Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product Type, By Technique, By Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market is projected to experience substantial growth, expanding from USD 28.12 Billion in 2025 to USD 68.02 Billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 15.86%. This technology, which uses high-frequency sound waves to identify internal defects and measure material properties without damaging the test object, is seeing increased demand due to strict government safety regulations and the urgent need to maintain aging assets in the aerospace, power, and construction industries. In 2024, the Global Infrastructure Investor Association reported that the value of infrastructure assets under management reached USD 2.04 trillion, a 50% rise over the prior two years, highlighting the growing necessity for robust structural health monitoring solutions.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 28.12 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 68.02 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	15.86%
Fastest Growing Segment	Power Generation
Largest Market	North America

However, the market faces a significant hurdle in the form of an acute shortage of skilled personnel capable of operating complex ultrasonic instrumentation and interpreting the data. This widening skills gap creates a bottleneck in operational efficiency, limiting the ability of end-users to fully adopt advanced inspection technologies. Consequently, the challenge of sourcing certified technicians delays the integration of new equipment into maintenance schedules, which in turn restrains the potential expansion of the market despite the strong underlying demand for non-destructive testing equipment.

Market Driver

Rapid industrialization and intensified construction activities in both emerging and developed nations act as a primary driver for the ultrasonic NDT equipment market. As countries invest heavily in new commercial structures and the rehabilitation of aging bridges, the demand for rigorous structural integrity testing to detect sub-surface flaws becomes essential for safety and regulatory compliance. The U.S. Census Bureau's November 2024 release underscores this trend, estimating that construction spending in September 2024 reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of USD 2,148.8 billion, a massive capital influx that directly drives the deployment of ultrasonic instruments for validating steel and concrete assets.

Furthermore, rising investments in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors solidify the reliance on ultrasonic testing for maintaining operational continuity. These industries utilize such equipment for critical applications like corrosion mapping and weld inspection in high-pressure environments where failure can have severe consequences. According to the International Energy Agency's June 2024 report, global upstream oil and gas investment is projected to grow by 7% in 2024 to USD 570 billion, creating significant opportunities for advanced flaw detection. Additionally, the International Air Transport Association reported a 10.7% increase in global passenger demand for May 2024, signaling a parallel need in the aerospace sector for enhanced component testing to support higher aircraft utilization.

Market Challenge

A major impediment to the growth of the Global Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market is the critical shortage of skilled personnel qualified to operate sophisticated inspection instrumentation. As ultrasonic technology evolves, the technical proficiency required to calibrate equipment and accurately interpret signal data increases, yet the industry struggles to recruit and retain enough certified technicians. This workforce gap causes operational bottlenecks, forcing end-users to delay essential maintenance or limit the scope of their inspection programs, which directly suppresses the procurement of new ultrasonic testing units.

The severity of this labor deficit is clearly reflected in key industries that depend on non-destructive testing. Associated Builders and Contractors reported that in 2025, the construction industry needed approximately 439,000 additional workers to meet project demands. This significant shortfall restricts the overall capacity for infrastructure development and maintenance. When industrial and construction firms cannot secure the necessary workforce to execute projects, the downstream demand for ultrasonic inspection equipment is inevitably curtailed, demonstrating how labor limitations directly hamper the broader equipment market.

Market Trends

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Automated Defect Recognition is significantly reshaping the market by addressing the need for rapid and consistent signal interpretation. Manufacturers are increasingly embedding machine learning algorithms into ultrasonic instrumentation to automate the detection of sub-surface flaws, reducing reliance on manual analysis and mitigating human error. This trend is driven by the shift toward smart manufacturing; according to a Rockwell Automation report from April 2024, 83% of manufacturers expect to use generative AI in their operations in 2024, indicating a strong readiness to adopt data-driven inspection technologies that enhance quality control.

Concurrently, the deployment of drone-based and robotic ultrasonic inspection systems is expanding the market's ability to assess hazardous and inaccessible infrastructure. These autonomous platforms, equipped with specialized ultrasonic payloads, allow operators to perform thickness gauging and corrosion mapping on elevated or confined assets without exposing personnel to safety risks. This transition improves safety and operational efficiency, as highlighted by Flyability in December 2023, which noted that Veolia Water achieved a 40% cost reduction per linear meter inspected using the Elios 3 drone system, demonstrating the financial incentives driving the adoption of aerial ultrasonic solutions.

Key Market Players

Olympus Corporation
General Electric Company
Baker Hughes Company
Honeywell International Inc
SGS S.A.
TUV SUD
Bureau Veritas
Intertek Group plc
Lloyd's Register Group Limited
Applus Services SA

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market, By Product Type

Flaw Detectors
Ultrasonic Scanners
Thickness Gauges
Others

Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market, By Technique

Conventional
Advanced

Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market, By Industry

Oil and Gas
Power Generation
Aerospace and Defense
Manufacturing
Automotive
Others

Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Type (Flaw Detectors, Ultrasonic Scanners, Thickness Gauges, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Technique (Conventional, Advanced)
- 5.2.3. By Industry (Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Automotive, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.2.2. By Technique
- 6.2.3. By Industry
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Technique
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Technique
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Technique
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Industry

7. Europe Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.2.2. By Technique
- 7.2.3. By Industry
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Technique
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Industry
- 7.3.2. France Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Technique
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Technique
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Technique
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Technique
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Industry

8. Asia Pacific Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.2.2. By Technique
- 8.2.3. By Industry
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Technique
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Industry
- 8.3.2. India Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Technique
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Technique
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Technique
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Technique
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By Technique
- 9.2.3. By Industry
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Technique
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Technique
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Technique
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Industry

10. South America Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.2.2. By Technique
- 10.2.3. By Industry
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Technique
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Technique
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Technique
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Industry

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Ultrasonic NDT Equipment Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Olympus Corporation
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. General Electric Company
15.3. Baker Hughes Company
15.4. Honeywell International Inc
15.5. SGS S.A.
15.6. TUV SUD
15.7. Bureau Veritas
15.8. Intertek Group plc
15.9. Lloyd's Register Group Limited
15.10. Applus Services SA