Non-destructive Testing Market To Reach $45.97 Billion By 2033

November 2025 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Non-destructive Testing Market Growth & Trends

The global non-destructive testing market size is anticipated to reach USD 45.97 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 9.2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to experience substantial growth during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increasing manufacturing activities in both developing and developed nations.

The application of non-destructive testing (NDT) plays a crucial role in precise fault detection, effectively reducing the probability of product/component failures and associated repair costs. NDT also accelerates the manufacturing process by eliminating potential faults beforehand. The market is expected to be driven by the advancements in non-destructive testing methods, as these technological improvements ensure accurate fault detection and significantly reduce the complexity of testing procedures.

The ultrasonic testing segment is projected to experience substantial growth, which can be attributed to factors such as the equipment's user-friendly nature, the presence of skilled technicians, and the precise detection of faults. Furthermore, the manufacturing segment is anticipated to extensively adopt NDT techniques during the forecast period due to the growing awareness of their benefits and applications.

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Non-destructive Testing Market Report Highlights

The services segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 76.5% in 2024. The high upfront cost of non-destructive equipment coupled with technical complexities involved in their deployment/installation is the major reason influencing end-users to outsource their non-destructive testing operations.
The non-destructive testing methods include traditional NDT methods and digital/advanced NDT methods. The traditional test method segment dominated the market, accounting for the largest revenue share of 79.9% in 2024.
The manufacturing vertical segment dominated the NDT market and accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 22.9% in 2024 and is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The growth is attributed to the ever-increasing volume of manufacturing across the globe.
The North America non-destructive testing market accounted for the largest share of the 36.3% of the overall market in 2024. North America is quietly shifting from traditional, event-based inspections to a “digital forensics” model where every inspection is treated like a data asset.

Non-destructive Testing Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global non-destructive testing market report based on offering, test methods, vertical, and region:

Non-destructive Testing Offering Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

Services
Equipment

Non-destructive Testing Test Methods Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

Traditional NDT Method
- Visual Testing
- Magnetic Particle Testing
- Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Eddy Current Testing
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Radiographic Testing
Digital/Advanced NDT Method
- Digital Radiography (DR)
- Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
- Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC)
- Time-Of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD)
- Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)
- Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)