Management System Certification 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 management system certification market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $30.7 billion in 2024 to $32.64 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing focus on quality management regulatory requirements for certification, demand for improved environmental performance, emphasis on occupational health and safety and growing complexity of supply chains.

The management system certification market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.08 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to need for enhanced information security, increasing globalization of businesses, rising consumer awareness and demand for sustainable products, pressure from stakeholders for certification, competitive advantage through certification. Major trends in the forecast period include AI and automation integration, blockchain for transparency and traceability, and remote and virtual auditing, increasing use of digital tools and technologies, integration of management systems, increased adoption of remote audit technologies.

The growth of the management system certification market is being driven by the increasing frequency of data breaches. These breaches involve unauthorized access to sensitive data such as financial records, intellectual property, or personal information. The surge in data breaches is attributed to evolving cybercriminal tactics and vulnerabilities in remote work setups. Management system certification significantly enhances an organization's ability to prevent and manage data breaches by establishing robust frameworks for information security risk management and implementing effective security measures. For instance, in November 2023, the Identity Resource Theft Center reported 2,116 data breaches, surpassing the previous record of 1,862 breaches in 2021. This trend underscores the importance of management system certification in mitigating data breach risks and driving market growth.

Leading companies in the management system certification sector are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to gain a competitive advantage. AI can analyze large datasets from diverse sources, identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies. This analysis aids certification bodies and organizations in streamlining certification processes, pinpointing areas for enhancement, and making data-driven decisions. For instance, in January 2024, BSI, a UK-based business solutions provider, introduced measures to promote responsible AI management. This initiative includes certification to a cutting-edge management system designed for safe and ethical AI use, aligned with the BS ISO/IEC 42001 standard. It addresses concerns such as non-transparent automated decision-making, machine learning utilization, and continuous learning, thereby facilitating responsible AI adoption.

In January 2024, Amtivo Group, a UK-based certification and quality assurance firm, acquired Advanced Certification Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aligns with Amtivo Group's strategy to broaden its UK portfolio and integrate Advanced Certification into its operations, bolstering its service offerings and market position in ISO certification. Advanced Certification Ltd., based in the UK, specializes in certifications for health, safety, and environmental management systems.

Major companies operating in the management system certification market report are SGS SA; Bureau Veritas Group; Eurofins Scientific Group; DEKRA Group; Intertek Group; TÜV SÜD Group; TÜV Rheinland Group; Underwriters Laboratories Group; DNV GL Group; Technischer Überwachungsverein Nord Group; Lloyd's Register Group; SOCOTEC Certification Group; British Standards Institution Group; Kiwa Group; SAI Global Group; NSF International Group; APCER Group; DQS Inc.; National Quality Assurance Group; ABS Quality Evaluations Group; International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Group; Quality Austria Group; Global Compliance Certification Group; QMS International Group.

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

The management system certification market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as auditing, evaluating, and certifying an organization's management system against recognized standards. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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).

Management system certification involves an independent third-party certifying that an organization's management system aligns with specific standards or requirements. This process serves as a valuable tool for businesses seeking to enhance productivity, meet stakeholder expectations, comply with legal regulations, and achieve sustained success in today's competitive business environment.

The primary types of management system certification include product certification and management system certification. Product certification ensures that a particular product meets predetermined standards or requirements established by regulatory agencies or industry associations. Various services are offered, including certification and verification, training, and business assurance, catering to diverse applications such as quality management systems, occupational health and safety, information security and technology (IT), cyber security, food safety, and environmental management. These services span multiple sectors, including consumer goods and retail, agriculture and food, chemicals, construction and infrastructure, energy and power, industrial manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, public services, among others.

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