화학제품 TIC 시장 : 시장 점유율 분석, 업계 동향 및 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the chemical TIC market was valued at USD 23.84 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow from USD 25.03 billion in 2026 to USD 31.91 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.98% from 2026 to 2031.

This report is Segmented by Service Type (Testing, Inspection, and Certification), Sourcing Type (In-House, and Outsourced), Mode of Service Delivery (On-Site, Off-site/Laboratory, and Remote/Digital), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and South America). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Global Chemical TIC Market Trends and Insights

Tightening Global Chemical-Safety Regulations

One-substance-one-assessment rules in the EU and stricter PFAS thresholds in the United States have cut filing times and raised analytical standards. Programs such as EPA Methods 533, 537.1, and 1633 now serve as pass-or-fail gates for contract awards, so labs without validated protocols lose access to lucrative municipal tenders. The unified EU dossier removes duplicate national reviews, making early compliance essential for exporters. These moves, taken together, widen the moat for laboratories with multi-jurisdictional accreditation, boosting high-margin compliance testing.

Rising Sustainability and ESG Disclosure Mandates

The EU CSRD and ESRS made third-party assurance obligatory for roughly 50 000 companies starting with fiscal-year 2024 reports. Verification now covers greenhouse gas emissions, water, waste, and biodiversity metrics, driving demand for life-cycle analysis, environmental product declarations, and carbon footprint labels. Similar rules by the U.S. SEC, though narrower, still require auditable Scope 1 and 2 data. Large testing, inspection and certification (TIC) groups have responded by bundling financial, environmental, and process audits, locking in multi-year contracts.

High Capital Cost of Advanced Analytical Instrumentation

LC-MS/MS and ICP-MS systems required for parts-per-trillion detection routinely cost more than USD 500 000. Annual service contracts and consumables add as much as 20% to the initial outlay. When cleanroom build-outs, ultra-pure water systems, and specialized waste lines are included, breakeven volumes can exceed 25 000 samples per year, levels unattainable for regional labs. Limited access to low-cost credit in emerging markets exacerbates the barrier, forcing smaller firms to enter into partnerships or divestments.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Surge in PFAS Ultra-Trace Testing Demand
2. Growing Outsourcing to Specialized TIC Providers
3. Shortage of Skilled Chemists and Inspectors

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Certification services are expanding at a 5.25% CAGR through 2031, reflecting demand for safe-by-design claims, recycled-content verification, and carbon-neutral labels. Testing retained a dominant 62.23% share of the chemical TIC market in 2025, driven by PFAS detection, active pharmaceutical ingredient batch release, and export conformity checks. The value proposition is moving from sheer throughput to defensible data packages and quick turnaround. ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation remains the basic entry ticket, but clients now bundle it with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, or sector-specific schemes such as the EPA National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program. Certification bodies are responding by acquiring niche LCA consultancies and expanding voluntary ecolabel portfolios, especially in the Asia-Pacific.

A notable shift is the rise of voluntary chemical-footprint benchmarks in downstream sectors such as automotive and consumer electronics, which press suppliers to obtain independent cradle-to-gate attestations. Tighter EU rules on Product Environmental Footprints and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation are also steering new revenue. As a result, certification's share of the chemical TIC market size is projected to climb steadily, while testing laboratories differentiate on method depth and data integrity rather than price. Inspection stays relevant for pre-start-up safety reviews and asset-integrity checks, but drones, thermal cameras, and gas detectors are reducing on-site labor hours.

Geography Analysis

North America captured 32.31% market share in 2025, driven by PFAS regulations, pharmaceutical batch-release demand, and the reshoring of chemical capacity. New water-quality standards require continuous LC-MS/MS monitoring, so laboratories in the United States expanded aggressively to secure accreditation before the April 2027 compliance deadline. Acquisitions such as SGS-ATS immediately increased geographic coverage, while facility builds in Arizona and Louisiana attracted pre-operational safety audits. Canada and Mexico benefit from near-shoring as multinational producers relocate supply chains, spurring the establishment of regional test hubs.

Europe maintains a robust base because of the CSRD, the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, and region-wide circular-economy objectives. About 50 000 companies must now secure limited or reasonable assurance on sustainability data, driving volume to certified bodies. Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy dominate orders, though elevated energy prices and decarbonization costs erode margins for some local labs. The coming EU common data platform, slated for 2029, is expected to further streamline cross-border certificate recognition, giving scale players an edge.

Asia-Pacific with 5.81% CAGR is the fastest-growing territory through 2031. China alone plans more than 12 million tonnes of extra polyolefin capacity between 2025 and 2026, while India targets USD 87 billion in petrochemical investments over the decade. Each greenfield plant requires start-up safety reviews, ISO 14001 certifications, and product-quality attestations, underpinning multi-year TIC demand. Regional hubs in Shanghai, Mumbai, and Singapore are widening their scope to battery materials, hydrogen, and semiconductor-grade chemicals.

1. SGS SA
2. Bureau Veritas SA
3. Intertek Group plc
4. Eurofins Scientific SE
5. TUV Rheinland AG
6. DEKRA SE
7. Applus Services SA
8. UL LLC (UL Solutions Inc.)
9. DNV AS
10. TUV SUD AG
11. ALS Limited
12. Element Materials Technology Group Limited
13. Lloyd's Register Group Limited
14. MISTRAS Group, Inc.
15. TUV Nord AG
16. Kiwa N.V.
17. SOCOTEC Group SA
18. Apave International
19. Centre Testing International Group Co., Ltd.
20. Core Laboratories N.V.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET LANDSCAPE

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 Tightening Global Chemical-Safety Regulations
  • 4.2.2 Growing Outsourcing to Specialized TIC Providers
  • 4.2.3 Rapid Industrial Growth in Asia-Pacific Chemical Production
  • 4.2.4 Rising Sustainability and ESG Disclosure Mandates
  • 4.2.5 Surge in PFAS Ultra-Trace Testing Demand
  • 4.2.6 Digital-Twin Validation for Chemical Plants
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 High Capital cost of Advanced Analytical Instrumentation
  • 4.3.2 Shortage of Skilled Chemists and Inspectors
  • 4.3.3 Price Pressure on Commoditized Routine Tests
  • 4.3.4 Cyber-Security Liabilities of Cloud-Connected Labs
• 4.4 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
• 4.5 Regulatory Landscape
• 4.6 Technological Outlook
• 4.7 Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on the Market
• 4.8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.8.1 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.8.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.8.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.8.4 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.8.5 Competitive Rivalry

5 MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

• 5.1 By Service Type
  • 5.1.1 Testing
  • 5.1.2 Inspection
  • 5.1.3 Certification
• 5.2 By Sourcing Type
  • 5.2.1 In-house
  • 5.2.2 Outsourced
• 5.3 By Mode of Service Delivery
  • 5.3.1 On-site
  • 5.3.2 Off-site / Laboratory
  • 5.3.3 Remote / Digital
• 5.4 By Geography
  • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.1.3 Mexico
  • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.2.2 Germany
    • 5.4.2.3 France
    • 5.4.2.4 Italy
    • 5.4.2.5 Rest of Europe
  • 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.3.1 China
    • 5.4.3.2 Japan
    • 5.4.3.3 India
    • 5.4.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.4.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • 5.4.4 Middle East
    • 5.4.4.1 Israel
    • 5.4.4.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.4.3 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.4.4.4 Turkey
    • 5.4.4.5 Rest of Middle East
  • 5.4.5 Africa
    • 5.4.5.1 South Africa
    • 5.4.5.2 Egypt
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of Africa
  • 5.4.6 South America
    • 5.4.6.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.6.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.6.3 Rest of South America

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Strategic Moves
• 6.3 Market Share Analysis
• 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share, Products and Services, Recent Developments)
  • 6.4.1 SGS SA
  • 6.4.2 Bureau Veritas SA
  • 6.4.3 Intertek Group plc
  • 6.4.4 Eurofins Scientific SE
  • 6.4.5 TUV Rheinland AG
  • 6.4.6 DEKRA SE
  • 6.4.7 Applus Services SA
  • 6.4.8 UL LLC (UL Solutions Inc.)
  • 6.4.9 DNV AS
  • 6.4.10 TUV SUD AG
  • 6.4.11 ALS Limited
  • 6.4.12 Element Materials Technology Group Limited
  • 6.4.13 Lloyd's Register Group Limited
  • 6.4.14 MISTRAS Group, Inc.
  • 6.4.15 TUV Nord AG
  • 6.4.16 Kiwa N.V.
  • 6.4.17 SOCOTEC Group SA
  • 6.4.18 Apave International
  • 6.4.19 Centre Testing International Group Co., Ltd.
  • 6.4.20 Core Laboratories N.V.

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

• 7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment