Industrial Radiography Market is driven by Oil and Gas Pipeline Inspections

The industrial radiography market deals with non-destructive testing techniques that use penetrating radiation to examine the internal structure and components of materials without harming the overall product. Industrial radiography uses X-rays or gamma rays to produce images of the internal structure or components of an object. It is widely used in applications such as oil and gas pipelines inspections, aircraft inspections, pressure vessel inspections, and welding inspections to detect flaws that may compromise the integrity and performance of materials and products.

Some key advantages of industrial radiography include its ability to examine thick components, detect both surface and internal defects, provide high resolution images that reveal fine internal details. The growing need for NDT techniques to ensure safety, quality, and reliability of various manufacturing and industrial components is driving the Industrial Radiography Market Demand.

The Industrial Radiography Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1.73 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.8% over the forecast period 2024 to 2031.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the industrial radiography are 3DX-Ray Ltd., Anritsu Corporation, Baker Hughes, Bosello High Technology S.r.L, Comet Group, Fujifilm Corporation, General Electric Company, Mettler-Toledo, Nikon Corporation, Olympus Corporation, PerkinElmer, Inc., Rigaku Corporation, Shimadzu Corporation, Toshiba Electron Tubes & Devices Co., Ltd., and Yxlon International GmbH. These players are focusing on developing innovative radiography techniques and solutions to strengthen their market position.

The growing demand for industrial radiography from various end-use industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, construction is a key factor driving the market growth. Industrial radiography helps in inspecting complex components and ensuring safety, quality, and reliability which is encouraging its adoption across different sectors.

The market is also witnessing strong growth opportunities in developing regions of Asia Pacific and Latin America owing to rising industrialization, construction activities, expansions in oil and gas pipeline networks in these regions. Leading players are investing in emerging countries to tap the growth potential.

Market drivers
Oil and gas pipeline inspections remain the largest application area for industrial radiography due to stringent safety and maintenance regulations. Industrial radiography allows non-destructive testing of intricate welds and joints in oil and gas pipelines to detect cracks, defects, and corrosion. As pipeline network continues to expand significantly across regions to cater to rising energy demands, the need for periodic pipeline inspections using industrial radiography is also witnessing strong growth over the forecast period.

Impact of geopolitical situation on market growth and regions
The current geopolitical instabilities across several regions are impacting the growth of the industrial radiography market. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and economic sanctions have disrupted supply chains in Europe. This is hampering the deployment and maintenance of industrial radiography equipment in manufacturing and other industries. Similarly, political uncertainties in other parts of the world are delaying new infrastructure projects that require radiography for quality inspection.

To sustain growth, market players must consider diversifying their supplier networks and exploring new market opportunities in regions facing relatively less geopolitical headwinds. They should also focus on developing portable and wireless radiography solutions to support field inspections amid challenges in cross-border movements. Adopting blockchain and remote monitoring technologies can further help make radiography systems resilient to geopolitical disruptions through distributed ledgers and virtual connectivity.

Regions of concentration and fast growth
In terms of value, the industrial radiography market is currently concentrated in North America and Europe owing to stringent quality norms and the large manufacturing industry base. These developed regions account for over 60% of the global market revenue. However, the market is witnessing relatively faster growth in Asia Pacific due to ongoing infrastructural developments and expanding manufacturing capacities. China, India, Japan and other Southeast Asian countries are emerging as lucrative markets. With initiatives like ‘Make in India’, the Asian market size is projected to surpass European and North American markets by 2028.

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