Market Forecast By Service Type (Testing, Inspection, Certification), By Sourcing (In-house, Outsourced), By End Use (Consumer Goods and Retail, Agriculture & Food, Manufacturing, Construction & Infrastructure, Chemicals, Others (Transportation, IT, Energy, etc.)), And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC5922713 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 66 | No. of Figures: 13 | No. of Tables: 3 | |
The Switzerland Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Report thoroughly covers the market by service type, sourcing, and end use. The Switzerland Testing, Inspection and Certification Market Outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing Switzerland Testing, Inspection and Certification Market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers. This would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The Switzerland Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market experienced growth between 2021 and 2024, fueled by the nation’s commitment to sustainability, regulatory adherence, and innovation. The country's manufacturing sector remains resilient and innovative despite global uncertainties, as highlighted in the Swiss Manufacturing Survey 2024. For instance, in 2023, industry sales came from new products and services, reinforcing the sector’s competitiveness and driving growing demand for TIC services to ensure product safety and compliance.
The shift toward sustainable manufacturing through the adoption of renewable energy, waste reduction, and cleaner processes is further fuelling the need for independent testing and certification. Additionally, the rise of Industry and digital transformation, including AI, robotics, and IoT, is expected to boost TIC demand to validate the safety and reliability of these advanced systems.
According to 6Wresearch, the Switzerland Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market revenue size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during 2025-2031. The food industry emerged as one of the major growth drivers. Consumer demand for organic, sustainable, and ethically sourced products led to more complex supply chains, increasing reliance on third-party certifications. Bio Suisse reported that organic food sales rose in 2023. This shift prompted food producers to seek independent verification of product claims. The Food Export Acceleration Program 2025 also supported SMEs in expanding globally, where TIC services are essential for meeting international safety and quality standards.
Additionally, the rise of Swiss FoodTech startups producing plant-based and alternative protein products necessitated advanced testing, allergen analysis, and certification to meet regulatory and consumer expectations. Further, the second phase of the IFC’s Cities Program (2023–2027), involving climate-resilient urban infrastructure, would significantly boost demand for TIC services in building safety, environmental compliance, and energy-efficient planning. Evolving ESG regulations such as the EU Green Deal and CSRD would heighten demand for third-party certification across Europe,e including Switzerland. Also, the country’s STS 2030 program, which aims to advance sustainability within the nation’s textile and clothing sector in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, would strengthen the long-term demand for TIC services.
Testing services would continue to dominate Switzerland TIC market by 2031 in terms of revenue size, driven by sustained demand from climate-resilient infrastructure projects under the IFC’s Cities Program, and the growing demand for organic food among citizens.
Between 2025 and 2031, outsourced services are expected to grow at the fastest revenue growth rate in Switzerland’s TIC market, driven by increasing cost pressures, regulatory complexity, and the need for specialized expertise across industries. This trend would be further fueled by digital transformation, such as rising adoption of AI-driven inspection tools, remote auditing, and blockchain-enabled traceability, which enable outsourced providers to deliver faster, more efficient, and globally recognized results.
Agriculture and food are expected to register the fastest revenue growth rate between 2025-2031 in Switzerland’s TIC market, driven by a combination of shifting consumer preferences, evolving regulatory demands, and the country’s growing role in global food innovation. Rising demand for organic, sustainable, and ethically sourced products has made the food industry a major driver of TIC services. Programs, including the Food Export Acceleration Program 2025, further amplify this growth by helping SMEs in the food sector access international markets, where navigating diverse safety, quality, and labelling regulations is essential.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1. Executive Summary |
2. Introduction |
2.1. Report Description |
2.2. Key Highlights of the Report |
2.3. Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4. Research Methodology |
2.5. Assumptions |
3. Switzerland TIC Market Overview |
3.1. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues (2021-2031F) |
3.2. Switzerland TIC Market Industry Life Cycle |
3.3. Switzerland TIC Market Porter’s Five Forces |
4. Switzerland TIC Market Dynamics |
4.1. Impact Analysis |
4.2. Market Drivers |
4.3. Market Restraints |
5. Switzerland TIC Market Trends |
6. Switzerland TIC Market Overview, By Service Type |
6.1. Switzerland TIC Market Revenue Share, By Service Type (2024 & 2031F) |
6.1.1. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Testing Services (2021-2031F) |
6.1.2. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Inspection Services (2021-2031F) |
6.1.3. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Certification Services (2021-2031F) |
7. Switzerland TIC Market Overview, By Sourcing |
7.1. Switzerland TIC Market Revenue Share, By Sourcing (2024 & 2031F) |
7.1.1. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By In-house (2021-2031F) |
7.1.2. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Outsourced (2021-2031F) |
8. Switzerland TIC Market Overview, By End Use |
8.1. Switzerland TIC Market Revenue Share, By End Use (2024 & 2031F) |
8.1.1. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Consumer Goods & Retail (2021-2031F) |
8.1.2. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Agriculture & Food (2021-2031F) |
8.1.3. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Manufacturing (2021-2031F) |
8.1.4. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Construction & Infrastructure (2021-2031F) |
8.1.5. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Chemicals (2021-2031F) |
8.1.6. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Others (2021-2031F) |
9. Switzerland TIC Market - Key Performance Indicators |
10. Switzerland TIC Market Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 Switzerland TIC Market Opportunity Assessment, By Service Type (2031F) |
10.2 Switzerland TIC Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sourcing (2031F) |
10.3 Switzerland TIC Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use (2031F) |
11. Switzerland TIC Market Competitive Landscape |
11.1 Switzerland TIC Market Revenue Share, By Top 3 Companies |
11.2 Switzerland TIC Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Technical Parameters |
11.3 Switzerland TIC Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters |
12. Company Profiles |
12.1 SGS Switzerland |
12.2 Eurofins Scientific |
12.3 DEKRA SE |
12.4 Bureau Veritas Switzerland |
12.5 Intertek Group plc |
12.6 TÜV SÜD AG |
12.7 DNV Group AS |
12.8 UL LLC (UL Solutions Inc.) |
12.9 Applus+ Servicios Tecnológicos, S.L |
12.10 Swiss Safety Center AG |
13. Key Strategic Recommendation |
14. Disclaimer |
List of figures |
1. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, 2021-2031F ($ Million) |
2. IFC's Sustainable Cities Program in Switzerland, 2018-2022 & 2023-2027F, ($ million) |
3. Switzerland Organic Food Retail Market Share, 2018-2030F, (%) |
4. Switzerland TIC Market Revenue Share, By Service Type, 2024 & 2031F |
5. Switzerland TIC Market Revenue Share, By Sourcing, 2024 & 2031F |
6. Switzerland TIC Market Revenue Share, By End Use, 2024 & 2031F |
7. Switzerland Industrial Production, 2020-Q1 2025, (%) |
8. Switzerland Purchasing Habits in Consumer Goods & Retail Industry, By Category, 2024 |
9. Switzerland TIC Market Opportunity Assessment, By Service Type, 2031F |
10. Switzerland TIC Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sourcing, 2031F |
11. Switzerland TIC Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2031F |
12. Switzerland TIC Market Revenue Share, By Companies, CY2024 |
13. Global TIC Organizations Identify Technological Advancements and Evolving Customer Preferences as the Key Drivers that would Reshape how they Create, Deliver, and Capture Value Over the Next Three Years (i.e., by 2027) |
List of table |
1. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Service Type, 2021-2031F, ($ Million) |
2. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By Sourcing, 2021-2031F, ($ Million) |
3. Switzerland TIC Market Revenues, By End Use, 2021-2031F, ($ Million) |