The China Testing, Inspection & Certification market size was valued at USD 33.1 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 7.8% from 2020 to 2027. Increasing foreign investments are expected to drive the growth of the TIC market in China. In an attempt to achieve progressive liberalization, the China government has laid down favorable policies for international players to establish their presence in the country. Moreover, increasing adoption and development of alternative fuel vehicles such as electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles are anticipated to increase the testing and inspection activities for such vehicles, thus, driving the growth of the market in China over the forecast period.
The market for testing, inspection, and certification is expected to grow at a faster pace in China. This is attributed to increasing number of government investments that are focused on the growth of the transportation and energy sectors, as well as the construction industry. The rising standard of living of citizens in China led to the rising demand for consumer goods, consequently catalyzing the growth of the market. Furthermore, the growth in outsourcing of testing, inspection, and certification services by prominent companies operating in the manufacturing, automotive, and consumer goods arenas is projected to propel market growth.
The government of China has eased the entry of foreign players by uplifting the barriers for international companies offering testing, inspection, and certification solutions in the market, which is being dominated by domestic players. Moreover, the market is expected to grow at a substantial rate owing to the investments made by international players in China The growing popularity of testing and certification services for accelerating and developing smart technologies such as smart cities and smart vehicles is anticipated to support the growth of the market. Increasing government alliances, implementation of new standards and regulations, and the increasing need for third-party inspection services are some of the key drivers that are estimated to propel market growth over the forecast period.
A wide number of companies in the market are strategizing to acquire various companies in order to expand their footprints in the market for testing, inspection, and certification. 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, 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.
Based on services, the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) 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 and consumer products.
The inspection services segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR of 8.8 % over the forecast period. The increasing number of construction and infrastructure development projects is further expected to drive the growth of the inspection segment in the market for testing, inspection, and certification in China. Vendors in the market are focusing on expanding the number of stations for emission inspection. In order to support this, they are focusing on acquisition. For instance, In May 2018, DEKRA SE acquired the emission inspection business of Jiffy Smog, a vehicle testing business in Nevada, U.S. This acquisition has increased the reach of DEKRA SE in Nevada through the provision of 24 stations for emission inspection.
Based on sourcing, the china testing, inspection & certification market has been segmented into in-house and outsourced. The in-house sourcing segment is expected to hold the largest market share throughout the forecast period. Previously, most manufacturers in China preferred in-house inspection as it enabled saving costs involved in 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 testing, inspection, and certification and therefore, several players in the industry have started outsourcing testing, inspection, and certification services to third-party service providers.
The outsourced segment is expected to register a high CAGR in the market for testing, inspection, and certification. This is due to the rise of third-party inspection regulation internationally and stringent application of CCC certification in China. Continuous update and modification 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.
The application segment has been further categorized into consumer goods and retail, agriculture and food, chemicals, infrastructure, energy and power, manufacturing, healthcare, mining, oil and gas, and petroleum, public sector, transportation, supply chain, and logistics, and others. The growth of self-driving vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the market in major cities of China such as Guangzhou and Shanghai. The growth of the e-commerce market in China is expected to drive the consumer goods and retail segment. This will lead to an increase in inspection and verification needs of products prior to their delivery to customers.
The 13th 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 market during the forecast period.
The key industry participants 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 and Inspection Group; Asia Quality Control; V-Trust; TUV SUD; TUV Nord; American Bureau of Shipping; Hartford Steam Boiler; Larsen and Toubro; Asia Inspection; China Building Material Test and Certification Group Co. Ltd.; China Special Equipment Inspection and Research Institute; and China Classification Society.
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. The former company aimed at expanding and developing infrastructure services in the U.S. through the acquisition.
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This report forecasts growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2016 to 2027. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the China Testing, Inspection & Certification market report based on service, sourcing type, and application:
Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2027)
Testing
Inspection
Certification
Sourcing Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2027)
In-house
Outsourced
Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2027)
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)
Power generation
Power Distribution
Asset Integrity Management Services
Project Life Cycle Services
Others (Technical Staffing and Quality & Safety)
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
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