China Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Service Type (Testing, Inspection, Certification), By Sourcing Type (In-house, Outsourced), By Application, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030

Report Overview

The China testing, inspection, and certification market size was valued at USD 40.24 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2022 to 2030. Increasing foreign investments are expected to drive the growth. In an attempt to achieve progressive liberalization, the Chinese government has laid down favorable policies for international players to establish their presence in the country. Increasing adoption and development of alternative fuel vehicles such as hybrid and electric vehicles are anticipated to increase the testing and inspection activities for such vehicles, thus, driving the growth of the market.

The China testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is expected to register rapid growth, attributed to the increasing number of government investments focused on the growth of the transportation and energy sectors, as well as the construction industry. For instance, according to Minister of Transport Li Xiaopeng, China will invest around USD 372 billion in the transportation industry by 2021. The rising standard of living of citizens led to the rising demand for consumer goods, consequently catalyzing the growth. Increasing outsourcing of testing, inspection, and certification services by prominent manufacturing, automotive, and consumer goods companies is projected to propel market growth. 

The Chinese government has eased the entry of foreign players by uplifting the barriers for international companies offering TIC solutions dominated by domestic players. Moreover, the market is expected to witness substantial growth owing to the rising international investments. The growing popularity of testing and certification services for accelerating and developing smart technologies such as smart cities, smart vehicles, and so on is anticipated to support the growth of the market. The increasing government alliances, implementation of new standards and regulations, and the increasing need for third-party inspection services are some of the key drivers propelling the market growth.

A wide number of companies in the market are strategizing to acquire various companies to expand their footprints in the market. For instance, in April 2018, Intertek Group PLC agreed to acquire Proasem, a Colombia-based service provider of testing, inspection, and metrology services. This acquisition would benefit Intertek Group PLC in increasing its sales/expanding in Colombia and Latin America with the help of Proasem’s expertise and established customer base. In March 2018, the Lloyd's Register Group Limited acquired Nettitude, a cybersecurity solution provider in the U.K. This acquisition has enabled Lloyd's Register Group Limited to strengthen its cybersecurity services and certification.

Sourcing Type Insights

The in-house sourcing segment held the largest market share of around 63.9% in 2021. Previously, most Chinese manufacturers preferred in-house inspection as it enabled saving costs involved in the third-party inspection of a company. However, the cost of in-house inspection, testing, and certification of products increased due to an increasing number of regulations and standards related to TIC, and therefore, several players in the industry have started outsourcing TIC services to third-party service providers.

The outsourced segment is expected to register a high CAGR over the forecast period. This is due to the rise of third-party inspection regulation internationally and the stringent application of CCC certification in China. Continuous updates and modifications of testing standards and regulations are further anticipated to boost the growth of the segment. This is because it helps in saving the cost of technology and resource investments in testing equipment and processes.

Application Insights

The transportation application segment held the largest market share of around 12.4% in 2021. The application segment has been further categorized into consumer goods & retail, agriculture & food, chemicals, infrastructure, energy & power, manufacturing, healthcare, mining, oil & gas and petroleum, public sector, transportation, supply chain & logistics, and others. The growth of self-driving vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the TIC market in major Chinese cities such as Guangzhou and Shanghai. The growth of the e-commerce market in China is expected to drive the demand for the consumer goods & retail segment. This will lead to an increase in inspection and verification needs of products before their delivery.

The 13^th Five Year Plan of China states the development of green transportation solutions such as electric and hybrid vehicles for the advancement of the country’s transportation sector. Furthermore, the Plan elaborates on the implementation of innovative smart transportation solutions such as autonomous cars and connected trucks. The growth of such technologies is expected to increase the need for supporting services such as research, testing, and inspection over the forecast period. These factors will drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Service Insights

The testing segment held the largest revenue share of around 73.7% in 2021. Based on services, the market has been segmented into testing, inspection, and certification. The testing is the process of determining one or more characteristics of an object of conformity assessment, following a fixed procedure. This segment is expected to hold the largest market share over the forecast period owing to the demand for such services in various industry verticals. These verticals include manufacturing, automotive, and construction for quality and safety analysis of materials, components, chemicals, and electronic & consumer products.

The inspection services segment is expected to register the highest CAGR exceeding 9% over the forecast period, due to the increasing number of construction and infrastructure development projects. The Vendors are focusing on expanding the number of stations for mission inspection. For instance, In August 2019, TUV SUD AG announced the launch of a hardlines testing laboratory for expanding the prevailing facility of exporting companies and manufacturers which are tested in the laboratory for their safety and quality. Furthermore, In June 2020, the TUV group has set up a softlines testing establishment in Guangzhou. The facility provides global standard testing services for manufacturers, importers, exporters, and global retailers for garment testing.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The market players in China are entering into mergers and collaborations for expanding and exploring growth opportunities in the market. In March 2018, Bureau Veritas SA completed the acquisition of EMG Corporation (U.S.), a company that provides solutions, for construction assessment, and project management solutions. The former company aimed at expanding and developing infrastructure services in the U.S. through the acquisition. Some prominent players in the China testing, inspection, and certification market include:

• AsureQuality Limited

• Bureau Veritas SA

• DEKRA SE

• DNV GL Group AS

• Intertek Group PLC

• Lloyd’s Register Group Limited

• SGS S.A

• TUV Rheinland AG Group

• Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

• Asia Quality Focus

• HQTS Group Ltd.

• InTouch Services Ltd.

• China Inspection Co., Ltd.

• Centre Testing International

• China Certification & Inspection Group

• Asia Quality Control

• V-Trust

• TUV SUD

• TUV Nord

• American Bureau of Shipping

• Hartford Steam Boiler

• Larsen & Toubro

• Asia Inspection

• China Building Material Test & Certification Group Co. Ltd.

• China Special Equipment Inspection and Research Institute

• China Classification Society

China Testing, Inspection, And Certification Market Report Scope

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the China testing, inspection, and certification market report based on service, sourcing type, and application:

• Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

  • Testing

  • Inspection

  • Certification

• Sourcing Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

  • In-house

  • Outsourced

• Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

  • Consumer Goods & Retail

    • Personal Care & Beauty Products

    • Hard Goods

    • Soft-liners & Accessories

    • Toys & Juvenile Products

    • Electrical & Electronics

    • Others (Detergents and Non-woven products)

  • Agriculture & Food

    • Seed & Crop

    • Fertilizers

    • Commodities

    • Beverages

      • Alcoholic

      • Beer

      • Spirits

      • Wine

      • Others (Cider and Cocktails)

      • Non-alcoholic

        • Carbonated soft drinks

        • Fruit drinks

        • Bottled water

        • Functional beverages

        • Sports drinks

        • Others (Milk-based drinks)

    • Others (Forestry and Food packaging)

  • Chemicals

    • Asset Integrity Management Services

    • Project Life Cycle Services

    • Finished Product Services

    • Chemical Feedstocks Services

    • Others (Lab design and Operation & Commissioning)

  •  Infrastructure

    • Project Management

    • Material Services

    • Construction Machinery & Equipment Services

    • Facilities Management & Inspection Services

    • Others (Supply Chain Services and Quality Health & Safety)

  • Energy & Power

    • Energy sources

      • Nuclear

      • Wind

      • Solar

      • Alternative fuels

      • Fuel Oil & Gases

      • Coal

      • Hydropower

      • Others (Geothermal energy, Tidal energy)

  • Manufacturing

  • Suppliers Related Services

  • Production & Products Related Services

  • Projects Related Services

  • Others (Logistics and Safety)

  • Healthcare

    • Medical Devices

    • Health, Beauty, and Wellness

    • Clinical Services

    • Laboratory Services

    • Biopharmaceutical & Pharmaceutical Services

    • Others (Training and Staffing)

  • Mining

    • Inspection & Sampling Service

    • Analytical Service

    • Exploration Service

    • Metallurgy & Process Design

    • Production & Plant Services

    • Project Risk Assessment & Mitigation

  • Oil & Gas and Petroleum

    • Upstream

    • Midstream

    • Downstream

    • Biofuels & Feedstock

    • Petrochemicals

    • Asset Integrity Management Services

    • Project Life Cycle Services

    • Others (Functional safety services)

  • Public Sector

    • Product Conformity Assessment

    • Monitoring Services

    • Valuation Services

    • Others (Road Safety Traffic, E-government, and Technical Verification Programs)

  • Transportation

    • Automotive

      • Electrical Systems & Components

      • Electric Vehicles, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, and Battery Systems

      • Telematics

      • Fuels, Fluids, and Lubricants

      • Interior and Exterior Materials and Components

      • Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS)

      • Homologation Testing

      • Others (Aftermarket distribution)

    • Aerospace & Defense

      • Services for Airports

      • Services for Aviation

      • Services for Aerospace

    • Marine

      • Marine Fuel Systems & Component Services

      • Ship Classification Services

      • Marine Materials & Equipment Services

      • Others (Cargo, Crane, and Vessel)

    • Rail

      • Rail Testing Services

      • Rail Inspection Services

      • Rail Certification Services

      • Others (Lab Testing and Supplier Accreditation)

  • Supply Chain & Logistics

    • Packaging & Handling

    • Risk Management

    • Others (Audits, Certification, and Training)

  • Others