Industrial Radiography Global Market Report 2026

Industrial radiography is a non-destructive testing (NDT) method used to examine the internal structure and integrity of materials or components without causing any damage. It produces detailed images that reveal hidden defects, ensuring product quality and operational safety. By identifying flaws early in the production process, industrial radiography helps prevent potential failures and costly repairs.

The main components of industrial radiography are hardware and software. Hardware includes X-ray generators, gamma sources, detectors, and shielding devices used to non-destructively detect internal flaws in materials. It is classified into different radiation types, such as gamma rays and X-rays, and utilizes various technologies, including film radiography, computed radiography, direct radiography, and computed tomography. Industrial radiography is used by several end-users, including aerospace and defense, petrochemical and gas, energy and power, construction, automotive and transportation, manufacturing, and others.

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 have impacted the industrial radiography market by increasing costs of imported detectors, x ray tubes, and imaging software systems. The impact is significant in advanced digital radiography solutions, particularly in North America and Europe. These costs influence inspection service pricing. At the same time, tariffs promote domestic production of radiography equipment and software solutions.

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The industrial radiography market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.35 billion in 2025 to $1.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial safety regulations, growth in infrastructure projects, demand for quality assurance, expansion of oil and gas pipelines, aerospace manufacturing growth.

The industrial radiography market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.03 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automation of inspection processes, adoption of computed tomography, growth in renewable energy projects, digital transformation in manufacturing, demand for predictive maintenance. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of digital radiography, expansion of non destructive testing applications, integration of ai based image analysis, shift from film to computed radiography, focus on inspection accuracy and safety.

The expansion of the energy and infrastructure sectors is expected to drive the growth of the industrial radiography market in the coming years. These sectors involve the development, maintenance, and management of essential systems such as power generation, transmission, distribution, transportation, and construction that support economic growth and societal well-being. Growth in energy and infrastructure is being fueled by increasing investments in clean energy and modern grids, driven by the global transition toward sustainability. Industrial radiography contributes to these sectors by providing nondestructive testing (NDT) and inspection services that ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of critical infrastructure components, thereby improving operational efficiency and reducing risks. For example, in July 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based national statistical authority, government spending on infrastructure rose in 2024 to £28.9 billion (US$ 38.3 billion) in current prices, approximately 2.2% higher than the previous year. Hence, the growth of the energy and infrastructure sectors is propelling the industrial radiography market.

Leading companies in the industrial radiography market are focusing on innovative products such as advanced X-ray computed tomography (CT) systems to offer efficient and versatile inspection capabilities. An X-ray CT system combines X-rays and computational algorithms to produce detailed cross-sectional images of objects or materials for thorough inspection and analysis. For instance, in April 2025, Nikon Corporation, a Japan-based optics and photographic equipment manufacturer, launched the VOXLS 20 C 225, a cutting-edge X-ray CT system designed to deliver exceptional inspection volume within a compact footprint. This system features a dual-source configuration, allowing seamless switching between high-flux and high-resolution X-ray targets to boost both productivity and image clarity. Its durable construction, including a granite base and precision motors, ensures reliable and repeatable measurements, making it ideal for high-end quality control across various industries.

In February 2024, Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions, LLC, a Georgia-based provider of nondestructive testing and inspection systems, acquired Willick Engineering Co., Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Pinnacle's product and service portfolio, expand its presence on the US West Coast, and strengthen its national position within the industrial radiography market. Willick Engineering Co., Inc. is a US-based provider specializing in nondestructive testing X-ray systems.

Major companies operating in the industrial radiography market are General Electric Company, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Nikon Corporation, Carl Zeiss AG (ZEISS Group), Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions), Baker Hughes Company, Shimadzu Corporation, Comet Holding AG, Rigaku Corporation, VJ Technologies Inc., Vidisco Ltd., 3DX-RAY Ltd., QSA Global Inc., NDT Global GmbH & Co. KG, Orex Imaging Ltd., Silverwing NDT Services Ltd., YXLON International GmbH, Bosello High Technology S.r.l., Teledyne DALSA Inc., Carestream Health, Inc. (Carestream NDT), DURR NDT GmbH & Co. KG, TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING, a.s. (TESCAN Group), Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.

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

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

The industrial radiography market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as radiographic testing, pipeline inspection, weld quality assessment, and corrosion mapping. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The industrial radiography market includes sales of radiographic inspection cameras, automated radiographic testing systems, collimators and shielding devices, image intensifiers, and radiographic film processors. 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.

Industrial Radiography Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses industrial radiography market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Hardware; Software
• 2) By Radiation Type: Gamma Rays; X-Rays
• 3) By Technology: Film Radiography; Computed Radiography; Direct Radiography; Computed Tomography
• 4) By End-User: Aerospace And Defense; Petrochemical And Gas; Energy And Power; Construction; Automotive And Transportation; Manufacturing; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: X-Ray Devices; Gamma-Ray Devices; Radiographic Film; Detectors; Tubes And Generators; Shielding Accessories; Collimators; Image Intensifiers
• 2) By Software: Image Analysis Software; Workflow Management Software; Reporting And Documentation Tools; Inspection Data Management Software; Calibration And Measurement Software; Integration And Automation Tools
• Companies Mentioned: General Electric Company; Fujifilm Holdings Corporation; Nikon Corporation; Carl Zeiss AG (ZEISS Group); Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions); Baker Hughes Company; Shimadzu Corporation; Comet Holding AG; Rigaku Corporation; VJ Technologies Inc.; Vidisco Ltd.; 3DX-RAY Ltd.; QSA Global Inc.; NDT Global GmbH & Co. KG; Orex Imaging Ltd.; Silverwing NDT Services Ltd.; YXLON International GmbH; Bosello High Technology S.r.l.; Teledyne DALSA Inc.; Carestream Health, Inc. (Carestream NDT); DURR NDT GmbH & Co. KG; TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING, a.s. (TESCAN Group); Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
• 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.
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