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Digital Transformation Powers the Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Updated Research Available
Service Innovations and Adjacent Market Penetration Opportunities Enabled by 5G, IoT, AI/ML, and Environmental Sustainability Drive Transformational Growth
23-Dec-2020
Global
Market Research
K53F-01-00-00-00
TM00660-GL-MT_25093
In the global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market independent conformity assessments are carried out by regulatory bodies, accredited and certified third-party companies, and organizations. The TIC market represents conformity assessments of products, goods, operations, systems, and management, but not financial auditing.
This study analyzes the dynamics and market potential of outsourced third-party independent TIC companies and excludes in-house testing. The global TIC market is fragmented and intensely competitive, characterized by a few global players and numerous participants at the regional level.
Therefore, in an effort to subdue pricing pressure, TIC market participants resort to acquisitions. The majority of global TIC companies have acquired companies in the last couple of years. However, in 2019, a shift in strategy emerged that focuses on organic growth. This trend is likely to remain consistent during the study’s forecast period (2020-2025); although vertical-specific strategic activities will differ. For instance, companies serving capital asset-intensive markets will likely focus on operational expenditure (OPEX) to achieve sustained revenue, whereas companies serving consumer verticals will focus on enhancing lab capability and capacity in testing connected devices.
Vertical-specific dynamics dominate revenue contribution and growth in the outsourced third-party TIC market. The percentage of outsourcing differs by vertical. While penetration into in-house TIC poses significant challenges involving cost-effectiveness, the on-set of digital transformation should be leveraged to develop new service models and seize opportunity in the massive in-house TIC market. The market verticals covered in this research are: agri & food, automotive, chemicals, consumer goods and retail, construction, energy and power, heavy equipment, marine, mining, oil & gas, aerospace and rail, life sciences, and others.
Frost & Sullivan has combined primary and secondary research to provide a holistic view of the market, which is evaluated predominantly through a bottom-up approach. The research reveals market size; growth in the next 5 years, including the impact inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic; revenue by type of service and sub-segment within verticals; and share analysis of top companies within each vertical. Finally, this study explores the various opportunities that TIC participants should consider to realize organic growth during the forecast period.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the outsourced TIC market revenue?
- How did the market fare from 2016 to 2019?
- What impact will the COVID-19 pandemic have on TIC revenue?
- How long will it take to reach pre-COVID-19 levels?
- Which verticals have been resilient and which have been much affected by COVID-19?
- What is the long-term growth prospect provided by each vertical for varied services?
Author: Prabhu Karunakaran
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The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
TIC Market Overview
Market Definition
TIC Market Segmentation
Key Competitors in TIC Market
Key Growth Metrics in TIC Market
Growth Drivers for TIC Market
Growth Driver Analysis for the TIC Market
Growth Driver Analysis for the TIC Market (continued)
Growth Driver Analysis in the TIC Market (continued)
Growth Driver Analysis for the TIC Market (continued)
Growth Driver Analysis for the TIC Market (continued)
Growth Restraints for the TIC Market
Growth Restraint Analysis for the TIC Market
Growth Restraint Analysis for the TIC Market (continued)
Growth Restraint Analysis for the TIC Market (continued)
Forecast Assumptions
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast Analysis (continued)
Revenue Forecast by Service Type
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Service Type
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Service Type (continued)
Revenue Forecast by Vertical
Percent Revenue Forecast by Vertical
Percent Revenue Forecast Analysis by Vertical
Percent Revenue Forecast by Vertical (continued)
Revenue Growth Analysis by Vertical
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Vertical
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Vertical (continued)
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Vertical (continued)
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Region
Competitive Environment
Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast by Application
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Revenue Forecast by Service Type
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Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
KEY Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast by Application
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Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast by Type of Vehicle
Revenue Forecast Analysis bY Type of Vehicle
Revenue Forecast by Service Type
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Service Type
Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast by Application
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Application
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Revenue Forecast Analysis by Service Type
Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
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Market Share Analysis
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Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
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Market Share Analysis
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Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
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Market Share Analysis
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Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast by Application
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Application
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Revenue Forecast by Service Type
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Market Share Analysis
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Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
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Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
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Revenue Forecast by Service Type
Revenue forecast Analysis by Service Type
Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast by Service Type
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Service Type
Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast—Aaerospace
Revenue Forecast—Rail
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast by Service Type
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Service Type
Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Key Growth Metrics
Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Service Type
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Service Type
Growth Opportunity 1—Technology Convergence Provides New Service Development Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 1—Technology Convergence Provides New Service Development Opportunities (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Sustainability Challenges Generate New Testing Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 2—Sustainability Challenges Generate New Testing Opportunities (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Service Transformation is Essential to Embrance Migration to Electric Vehicles
Growth Opportunity 3—Service Transformation is Essential to Embrace Migration to Electric Vehicles (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4—Market Entry into Cybersecurity Unfolds Service Development Capability in Software Testing
Growth Opportunity 4—Market Entry into Cybersecurity Unfolds Service Development Capability in Software Testing (continued)
Growth Opportunity 5—5g has Created Crossroads between Verticals that should be Capitalized By TIC Companies
Growth Opportunity 5—5g has Created Crossroads between Verticals that should be Capitalized by TIC Companies (continued)
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