Field Inspection Tester Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Field Inspection Tester Market is Segmented By Type (Vane Field Inspection Tester, Handheld Field Inspection Tester), By End User (Construction, Agriculture, Mining, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030 

Field Inspection Tester Market Overview

The Field Inspection Tester Market report analyzes the global market size, shares, recent trends, competitive intelligence, and future market outlook. Field inspection testers are portable devices used for conducting on-site inspections and measurements in various industries, including agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. The market is driven by the increasing emphasis on quality control and safety regulations, the growing need for real-time data collection and analysis, and the advancements in sensor technologies. In America, the Field Inspection Tester Market is experiencing substantial growth. Key players in the market include Fluke Corporation, Megger Group Limited, Testo SE & Co. KGaA, and other prominent players.

Field inspection tester is agricultural equipment that consists of a cylindrical body with a torsional spring and three interchangeable vanes of different sizes specially designed to measure the undrained shear strength of cohesive soils. In addition, it is also used to test density, water content, elasticity, and the load-bearing capacity of the cohesive soil as it defines the capability to support the structure of the soil. It is considered to be a very good and useful tool to provide a rapid check of the stability of foundations, excavations, and trenches in clay. The number of field inspections and the stages of crop growth at which the field inspections should be conducted vary from crop to crop and it is therefore used to verify the factors which can cause irreversible damage to the genetic purity or seed health. The demand for field inspection testers is increasing owing to the growth of civil engineers and agronomists as it is ideal for testing the top soils.

Field Inspection Tester Market Summary

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Field Inspection Tester Market Dynamics

Increasing demand for the product in the agriculture industry drives the market growth

The demand for field inspection is rising in the agriculture industry where field inspection is very important as certain factors damage the seed health and measuring the shear strength of cohesive soils is important. There are stages in crop production where field inspection is important such as the pre-flowering stage, flowering stage, inspection during post-flowering and pre-harvesting stages, and inspection during harvest. According to the World Bank, growth in the agriculture sector is two to four times more effective in raising incomes among the poorest compared to other sectors accounting for 4% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and in some least developing countries, it can account for more than 25% of GDP in 2021. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, the exports and imports of agriculture products both recorded average annual growth rates of about 15 percent Agricultural trade has, however, grown rapidly in 2020. Developing countries such as India, China, and others have become more open to agricultural trade in recent years and government policies have been driven by developments in domestic food production. Thus, these factors are propelling the growth of field inspection testers for soil inspection.

COVID-19 Impact on Field Inspection Tester Market Growth

Negative impact on the global field inspection tester market

During COVID-19 the construction industry faced a severe headwind. A severe downturn was recorded in 2020 amid the widespread disruption caused by restrictions imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19 accompanied by supply chain disruptions which put even greater upward pressure on energy prices. Most countries have designated the agriculture and agro-food sector as essential and exempt from business closure and restrictions on movement. The virus posed a serious threat to food security and livelihoods in the poorest countries, where agricultural production systems are more labor-intensive and there is less capacity to withstand a severe macroeconomic shock. Moreover, in the agriculture industry, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in labor shortages resulting in peak seasonal labor demand or labor-intensive production.

Field Inspection Tester Market Segmentation Analysis

Vane field inspection testers accounted for the highest share of the global field inspection tester market

The vane field inspection testers are well known for their load-bearing capacity, density, consistency, and comprehensive strength providing a pressure ranging from 0-200Kpa. The vane field inspection testers are also used widely by civil engineers involved in site navigation work. Crop production has become an essential part of the country's growth worldwide where crops are grown for domestic use and commercial use. Wheat, maize, rice, and jute are grown on a large scale predominantly in developing countries. Crop production, farming activities, and trade volumes will have to increase to meet the needs of the increased population. To meet the increasing demand from farming activities agribusiness companies are anticipated to increase their presence and activities. According to the Agricultural Outlook by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), cereal production is projected to increase by 13% by 2027 globally. Thus, the use of vane field inspection testers is increasing as they are used to verify seed origin through regulatory seed inspection. These factors are driving the growth of van field inspection testers.

Field Inspection Tester Market Geographical Share

North America is the dominating region during the forecast period

North America is projected to be the dominating region as there are construction, agriculture, and mining industries growth in U.S., Canada, and Mexico. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. agriculture sector extends beyond the farm business to include a range of farm-related industries that contributed $1.055 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020. The output of America’s farms contributed $134.7 billion of this sum which is about 0.6 percent of GDP and the overall contribution of agriculture to GDP is larger than 0.6 percent. According to the Government of Canada, the whole agriculture and agri-food system generated $134.9 billion (around 6.8%) of Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) and employed 2.1 million people and the agricultural farms covered 62.2 million hectares or 6.3% of the Canada land area in 2021. Precision agriculture relies upon specialized equipment, software, and IT services to offer real-time data about the condition of the soil, ambient air, and crops as well as other important information, such as labor costs, availability of equipment, and local weather predictions which ultimately leads to the requirement for field inspection testers.

Field Inspection Tester Companies and Competitive Landscape

There are several established participants in the industry and local manufacturers; hence, the market is fragmented. Some major key players are Controls Group, UTEST Material Testing Equipment, ELE International, GEONOR, HUMBOLDT, Cooper Technology, MATEST, ROCTEST, and MISTRAS Group among others. The major players operating in the market are opting for various developments to strengthen their position in the market for instance product launches, partnerships, and others. For instance, in 2019, Roctest a manufacturer of portable Inspection Vane Tester which is used for easy determination of the shear strength of clay launched a lightweight, portable, accurate, quick, and easy-to-use field inspection tester. In 2019, Geomil Equipment a major manufacturer of vane Inspection tester equipment has been conducting cone penetration tests as part of a wider harbor project in Blankenberge, Belgium, and implemented a 20-meter depth also called as Belgian Harbour Project.

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