UAE Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Size & Outlook

The testing, inspection, and certification market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,580.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is expected of the UAE testing, inspection, and certification market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$2,577.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,580.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5.5%
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UAE testing, inspection, and certification market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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UAE testing, inspection, and certification market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

UAE testing, inspection, and certification market highlights

  • The UAE testing, inspection, and certification market generated a revenue of USD 2,577.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 3,580.7 million by 2030.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, testing was the largest revenue generating service in 2024.
  • Certification is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Testing, inspection, and certification market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 2,577.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,580.7 million
Growth rate5.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentTesting
Fastest growing segmentCertification
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTesting, Inspection, Certification
Key market players worldwideALS Ltd, Applus Services SA, Bureau Veritas SA, DEKRA Certification, Element Materials Technology, Eurofins Scientific SE, Intertek Group PLC, MISTRAS Group Inc, SGS AG

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 0.6% of the global testing, inspection, and certification market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia testing, inspection, and certification market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 3,580.7 million by 2030.

Testing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 81.28% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE testing, inspection, and certification market based on testing, inspection, certification covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The UAE has stringent regulations across various industries to maintain public safety, environmental protection, and product quality. With regulations often aligned with international standards, businesses are increasingly relying on TIC services to ensure compliance.

These regulations span sectors such as construction, automotive, consumer goods, and healthcare, creating a continuous demand for TIC services. The government's focus on safety standards, such as those enforced by entities such as, the Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), and Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA), propels the growth of the TIC market.

These organizations set strict standards and mandate regular inspections and certifications, pushing businesses to seek accredited TIC providers.

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