Non-Destructive Inspection Equipment Market Report 2026

The non-destructive inspection equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.1 billion in 2025 to $3.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stringent safety and quality regulations, increasing industrial infrastructure development, growing demand for defect free manufacturing, expansion of oil and gas inspection activities, historical reliance on periodic equipment inspection.

The non-destructive inspection equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.15 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising investments in infrastructure safety monitoring, growing adoption of automated inspection technologies, increasing demand for lifecycle asset management, expansion of aerospace and power generation projects, advancements in sensor and imaging technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of advanced ultrasonic testing equipment, increasing use of radiography testing for critical components, rising demand for portable and handheld inspection devices, expansion of visual inspection systems in complex structures, higher focus on preventive maintenance and asset integrity.

The expanding oil and gas industry is expected to drive the growth of the non-destructive inspection equipment market going forward. The oil and gas industry is growing due to its essential role in powering transportation, heating, electricity generation, and serving as a key source of raw materials for sectors such as aviation, automotive, machinery, and others. Non-destructive inspection equipment is crucial in this industry, as it ensures the safety and integrity of infrastructure and equipment by identifying defects without causing damage, thereby avoiding accidents and reducing costly downtime. For example, in March 2024, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a U.S.-based Federal Statistical System, U.S. crude oil production averaged 12.9 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2023, peaking at over 13.3 million b/d in December, with the U.S., Russia, and Saudi Arabia collectively accounting for 40% of global oil output at 32.8 million b/d. Therefore, the expanding oil and gas industry is fueling the growth of the non-destructive inspection equipment market.

Key players in the non-destructive inspection equipment market are concentrating on the development of advanced inspection products, such as ultrasonic inspection devices, to maintain their market position. An ultrasonic inspection device, a type of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, employs high-frequency sound waves to evaluate the integrity, quality, and characteristics of materials. For instance, in August 2023, Baker Hughes Company introduced the krautkrämer rotoarray through its subsidiary Waygate Technologies LP. The rotoarray is a phased array ultrasonic inspection system designed for high-speed full-body tube testing, utilizing spinning ultrasonic probes for seamless and electrical resistance welded (ERW) tubes. This innovative solution offers efficient and precise inspection capabilities across various industrial applications, ensuring product quality, safety, and reliability. Notably, the equipment is specifically tailored for large-scale composite material inspection and incorporates upgraded roller probes to enhance connectivity and portability.

In September 2023, Ekoscan Integrity, a France-based company specializing in solutions for the maintenance of industrial products, assets, and infrastructures, acquired Socomate International for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition aims to revolutionize ultrasonic testing (UT) electronics by amalgamating Socomate's expertise with Ekoscan's, fostering innovation and setting new industry standards. Socomate International, based in France, is a renowned manufacturer of electronic instruments and software provider for ultrasonic non-destructive testing.

Major companies operating in the non-destructive inspection equipment market are Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Baker Hughes Company, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, Olympus Corporation, Ametek Inc., Hexagon AB, Nikon Corporation, Mistras Group Inc., Comet Holding AG, FARO Technologies, Eddyfi Technologies, Zetec Inc., Sonatest Ltd., Ritec Inc., Echo Ultrasonics LLC, Dolphitech AS, OKOndt Group, Fischer Technologies Inc., Danatronics Corporation, Promag Technologies Development Limited.

North America was the largest region in the non-destructive inspection equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the non-destructive inspection equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the non-destructive inspection equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The non-destructive inspection equipment market consists of sales of thermal imaging cameras, infrared thermography equipment, acoustic emission testing (AET) equipment, leak testing equipment, and hardness testers. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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