Industrial Radiography Global Market Report 2025

The industrial radiography market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.24 billion in 2024 to $1.35 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for non-destructive testing in heavy industries, rising safety regulations across the oil and gas and aerospace sectors, growing investments in infrastructure inspection, wider adoption of gamma and X-ray techniques, and expansion of nuclear energy programs.

The industrial radiography market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.87 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to stricter global quality control mandates, a growing need for preventive maintenance in critical infrastructure, rising defense expenditure, expanding automotive and aerospace industries, and increased demand for advanced imaging in composite material inspections. Major trends in the forecast period include a rising preference for portable and handheld radiography devices, transition from film-based to digital and computed radiography, integration of real-time data analytics in inspection processes, growth of cloud-based storage and reporting tools, and increasing outsourcing of radiographic services.

The expansion of the energy and infrastructure sectors is set to propel growth in the industrial radiography market. These sectors involve the development, maintenance, and management of critical systems including power generation, transmission, distribution, transportation, and construction all essential for economic progress and societal welfare. The ongoing growth in these sectors is fueled by increased investments in clean energy solutions and modernization of electrical grids, reflecting a global shift toward sustainability. Industrial radiography plays a crucial role by providing nondestructive testing (NDT) and inspection services that ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of vital infrastructure components, thereby improving operational efficiency and mitigating risks. For example, in March 2025, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), a US-based professional organization, reported that investor-owned utilities (IOUs) increased transmission investments from $25.1 billion in 2021 to $26.7 billion in 2022, with projections reaching $32.1 billion by 2026. This amounts to an estimated $121 billion in transmission construction spending between 2023 and 2026. Consequently, the growth of the energy and infrastructure sectors is a key driver for 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 players in the industrial radiography market are General Electric Company, Toshiba Corporation, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Baker Hughes Co, ZEISS Group, Nikon Corporation, PerkinElmer Inc., Mettler-Toledo, Shimadzu Corporation, Comet Holding AG, Rigaku Corporation, NDT Global, VJ Technologies Inc., Radcal Corporation, Vidisco Ltd., 3DX-RAY Ltd., INSPECTIS AB, QSA Global Inc., TÜV Rheinland, Orex Imaging, Silverwing NDT.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial radiography market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in industrial radiography report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

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

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.

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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.

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