Tile Abrasion Testing Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The tile abrasion testing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.72 billion in 2024 to $4.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to quality assurance in construction, building codes and standards, globalization of construction, consumer expectations for durability, environmental considerations.

The tile abrasion testing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.09 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stringent quality standards, rapid urbanization, emergence of specialty tiles, increased emphasis on safety, energy-efficient buildings. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of automation, data analytics and reporting, customization and flexibility in testing equipment, non-destructive testing methods, collaboration and research initiatives.

The projected surge in the adoption of ceramic tiles is poised to significantly bolster the expansion of the tile abrasion testing market in the foreseeable future. Ceramic tiles, derived from high-temperature-fired red or white clay, find applications in flooring, wall coverings, and countertops. Tile abrasion testing serves as a crucial method to assess the endurance of ceramic tiles against wear and tear. This process involves rubbing a tile with a rotating abrasive wheel to gauge wear through the depth of scratches and the tile's weight loss. Highlighting this trend, in June 2022, Tile Council-North America reported a notable 9.9% increase in US ceramic tile consumption, escalating from 2,833,967 thousand square feet in 2020 to 3,113,421 thousand square feet in 2022. Consequently, the escalating adoption of ceramic tiles stands as a significant driver propelling the growth of the tile abrasion testing market.

The increasing construction activities are expected to drive the growth of the tile abrasion testing market in the coming years. Construction activities involve the planning, design, and building of physical structures or infrastructure. These activities create a dynamic and practical environment for tile abrasion testing, providing valuable insights into how tiles perform under real-world conditions and contributing to the improvement of tile quality and durability. For example, in June 2024, TST Europe, a Switzerland-based manufacturer specializing in quick-release couplings and coupling systems, reported that total construction spending in the U.S. reached $1.98 trillion in 2023, reflecting a 7.4% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, the number of construction businesses in the U.S. stood at approximately 745,000 as of 2023. As a result, the rise in construction activities is driving the growth of the tile abrasion testing market.

Prominent players within the tile abrasion testing market are actively directing their efforts towards the development of advanced testing technologies, notably slip-resistance technology, to better cater to the needs of their existing consumer base. Slip resistance technology specifically aims to mitigate the risk of slips and falls on various surfaces, particularly providing enhanced grip on wet and slippery areas. As an illustration, in August 2022, ASTM International, a renowned US-based international standards organization, introduced an upgraded version of ASTM E303-22, a floor slip resistance test. This latest iteration integrates a pendulum dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) tester, designed to assess surfaces' ability to resist slipping or skidding, such as floors or roads. The ASTM E303 test methodology aligns with similar pendulum slip resistance test procedures in numerous other countries, gauging the energy dissipated as a rubber slider moves across the designated square-foot testing surface.

In July 2022, Temasek Holdings Limited, a prominent investment company headquartered in Singapore, successfully completed the acquisition of Element Materials Technology Ltd. The exact financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Temasek's strategic objective behind this acquisition is aligned with its commitment to advancing more sustainable and decarbonized operational practices. This acquisition stands as a pivotal development for Temasek, signifying a significant move within the Group's strategy, and concurrently, it holds considerable importance within the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. Element Materials Technology Ltd., based in the United Kingdom, specializes in offering testing, inspection, and certification services primarily catering to metals, composites, and ceramic materials.

Major companies operating in the tile abrasion testing market report are Haida International Equipment Co Ltd., Vertex Group, Testing Machines Inc., Hoverlabs, Kusumgar Corporates Pvt Ltd., Aimil Ltd., EIE Instruments Pvt Ltd., Controls S.p.A, Fritsch GmbH, NextGen Material Testing Inc., Cooper Research Technology Ltd., Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services, Elements Materials Technology Ltd., Presto Group, Intron Plus Ltd., Caltech Engineering Services, Jinan Hensgrand Instrument Co Ltd., Advanced Cerametrics Inc., Aparna Agencies Pvt Ltd., Sun LabTek Equipments Pvt Ltd., DS Surveyors Private Limited, Matest SpA, Ajanta Export Industries, Green Lab Equipments, Hegewald & Peschke Meß- und Prüftechnik GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the tile abrasion testing market in 2024. The regions covered in the tile abrasion testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the tile abrasion testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The tile abrasion testing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing testing services such as certification and compliance, inspection, and quality control, moisture expansion testing, bond strength testing, and water absorption testing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The tile abrasion testing market also includes sales of rub and abrasion tester, and testing machine with digital counters which are used in providing tile abrasion testing services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Tile abrasion testing is a crucial method employed to assess the resistance of ceramic tiles to surface abrasion, a process that simulates the effects of repeated wear. This testing involves the rotation of steel ball bearings on the tile's surface, enabling the evaluation of the tile's performance and durability, particularly in high-traffic areas or applications prone to frequent abrasion.

The primary categories of tile abrasion testing include deep abrasion testers, scratch resistance testers, stain resistance testers, and slip resistance testers. A deep abrasion tester is an instrumental tool used to gauge the abrasion resistance of unglazed ceramic tiles. Other testing methods encompass the Taber abrasion test, Mohs hardness test, and Bohme abrasion test, which find applications across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

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