Nuclear Inspection Service Global Market Report 2026

Nuclear inspection service refers to highly specialized evaluation and monitoring tasks carried out within nuclear facilities to ensure the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of nuclear systems, structures, and components. These services are essential for identifying issues such as flaws, corrosion, or potential failures in critical areas like reactors, pipelines, and storage tanks. The purpose of nuclear inspection service is to ensure the continued safe operation of nuclear installations, fulfill regulatory obligations, and prevent risks to the environment or human health linked to nuclear energy generation or waste handling.

Nuclear inspection services are categorized into several primary service types, including non-destructive testing (NDT), visual inspection, radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, and leak testing. Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a collection of techniques used to assess the condition or characteristics of a material, component, or system without inflicting damage. These services leverage various technologies such as robotic inspection systems, drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, manual inspection methods, advanced sensor technologies, and artificial intelligence with machine learning. They adhere to a wide range of standards and regulations, including those set by the International Atomic Energy Agency, American Society for Testing and Materials, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, International Organization for Standardization, and Environmental Protection Agency. Applications include usage across nuclear power plants, research reactors, nuclear fuel fabrication facilities, and more, with end users comprising government regulatory authorities, nuclear power producers, nuclear equipment manufacturers, research institutions, and healthcare organizations.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on advanced inspection equipment and sensor technologies have affected the nuclear inspection service market by increasing procurement costs and disrupting global supply chains, particularly in regions such as north america, europe, and asia-pacific. The segments most impacted include robotic inspection systems and drones for nuclear facilities. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing and innovation in cost-efficient, automated inspection solutions, thereby promoting technology adoption in the long term.

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The nuclear inspection service market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.96 billion in 2025 to $3.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early implementation of ultrasonic and radiographic testing, adoption of manual visual inspection techniques, compliance with nuclear regulatory commission regulations, growing need for nuclear facility safety audits, use of magnetic particle and leak testing methods.

The nuclear inspection service market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of ai-based inspection systems, growth in robotic and unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) inspections, integration of iot-enabled sensor networks, rising demand in nuclear fuel fabrication facilities, expansion of services to research reactors and healthcare institutions. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of robotic and drone-based inspections, integration of advanced sensor technologies, adoption of real-time monitoring and data analytics, implementation of remote visual inspection (rvi) techniques, use of automated non-destructive testing (ndt) methods.

The increasing radiation safety concerns are expected to propel the growth of the nuclear inspection service market going forward. Safety concerns refer to the potential risks and challenges that can threaten the safe operation of nuclear facilities, including radiation leaks, equipment failure, human error, aging infrastructure, and natural disasters. The rise in nuclear safety concerns is increasing due to aging infrastructure, as older plants face increased risks of equipment failure and material degradation. Nuclear inspection services enhance safety in nuclear plants by identifying structural flaws, corrosion, and material degradation before they lead to failures and ensure accurate performance assessment of safety-critical components using advanced testing methods. For instance, in March 2025, according to the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (ENSI), a Switzerland-based regulatory authority, nuclear installations recorded 36 incidents relevant to safety in 2024, compared to 24 in 2023. Therefore, the increasing radiation safety concerns in nuclear plants are driving the growth of the nuclear inspection service market.

Major companies operating in the nuclear inspection service market are focusing on adopting a strategic partnership approach to provide advanced technologies and expertise to deliver a powerful solution for the nuclear industry. Such collaborations help minimize human presence in hazardous environments, shorten inspection times with quicker data collection, and improve inspection precision through the integration of robotics and sensor systems. For instance, in December 2024, ANYbotics AG, a Switzerland-based robotics and autonomous inspection solutions company, collaborated with Createc, a UK-based radiation sensing and robotics company. This initiative will transform nuclear facility inspections by integrating autonomous robotics with advanced radiation detection. This partnership addresses critical safety, accuracy, and efficiency needs during routine operations and decommissioning, ensuring inspectors can gather comprehensive data without human exposure to hazardous environments.

In November 2023, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, a US-based nuclear energy and technology solutions company, acquired Tecnatom, S.A. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC intends to broaden its global nuclear service offerings by strengthening its inspection, training, and digital engineering capabilities. This enables the company to provide more advanced and comprehensive solutions for improving the maintenance, safety, and performance of nuclear power plants globally. Tecnatom, S.A. is a Spain-based engineering and nuclear services company that provides non-destructive examinations.

Major companies operating in the nuclear inspection service market report are TUV Rheinland AG, General Electric Company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., SGS Societe Generale de Surveillance S.A., Bureau Veritas S.A., Framatome SAS, Intertek Group plc, Acuren Inspection Inc., Mistras Group Inc., Zetec Inc., Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, Kinectrics Inc., Eddyfi Technologies Inc., FORCE Technology Foundation, Industrial Inspection & Analysis Inc., Applus+, Doosan Babcock Limited, Nucleom, The Japan Power Engineering and Inspection Corporation (JAPEIC), ENGIE Laborelec

North America was the largest region in the nuclear inspection service market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the nuclear inspection service market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the nuclear inspection service market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The nuclear inspection service market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as non-destructive testing, radiation monitoring and measurement, regulatory compliance audits, structural integrity assessment, and remote and robotic inspection. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The nuclear inspection service market consists of sales of visual inspection, ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, and eddy current testing. 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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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Service Type: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT); Visual Inspection; Radiographic Testing; Ultrasonic Testing; Magnetic Particle Testing; Leak Testing
• 2) By Technology Used: Robotic Inspection Systems; Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Manual Inspection Techniques; Advanced Sensor Technology; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• 3) By Compliance And Standards: International Atomic Energy Agency Standards; American Society For Testing And Materials; Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations; International Organization For Standardization Standards; Environmental Protection Agency Guidelines
• 4) By Application: Nuclear Power Plants; Research Reactors; Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facilities; Other Applications
• 5) By End-User Industry: Government Regulatory Bodies; Nuclear Energy Producers; Manufacturers of Nuclear Equipment; Research Laboratories; Healthcare Institutions
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Eddy Current Testing; Acoustic Emission Testing; Thermographic Inspection; Guided Wave Testing; Infrared Testing; Electromagnetic Testing
• 2) By Visual Inspection: Remote Visual Inspection (RVI); Direct Visual Inspection; Video Borescopy; Robotic Visual Inspection
• 3) By Radiographic Testing: X-ray Radiography; Gamma Ray Radiography; Digital Radiography; Computed Radiography; Real-time Radiography
• 4) By Ultrasonic Testing: Pulse-Echo Testing; Through Transmission Testing; Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT); Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD); Immersion Ultrasonic Testing
• 5) By Magnetic Particle Testing: Dry Powder Method; Wet Fluorescent Method; Continuous Magnetization; Residual Magnetization
• 6) By Leak Testing: Bubble Testing; Pressure Decay Method; Helium Mass Spectrometry; Ultrasonic Leak Detection; Vacuum Box Testing
• Companies Mentioned: TUV Rheinland AG; General Electric Company; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.; Rolls-Royce Holdings plc; Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; SGS Societe Generale de Surveillance S.A.; Bureau Veritas S.A.; Framatome SAS; Intertek Group plc; Acuren Inspection Inc.; Mistras Group Inc.; Zetec Inc.; Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Kinectrics Inc.; Eddyfi Technologies Inc.; FORCE Technology Foundation; Industrial Inspection & Analysis Inc.; Applus+; Doosan Babcock Limited; Nucleom; The Japan Power Engineering and Inspection Corporation (JAPEIC); ENGIE Laborelec
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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