Other technical testing and analysis (PKD 71.20.C)
This subclass includes:
- carrying out physical, chemical and other analytical tests on all kinds of materials and products, for example:
- acoustic and vibration tests,
- tests of the composition and purity of minerals,
- tests of the physical properties and performance of materials, for example strength, thickness, durability, radioactivity,
- tests for compliance with requirements and reliability,
- performance tests of complete machines: engines, automobiles, electronic equipment and similar,
- radiographic testing of welds and joints,
- error and failure analysis,
- testing and measurement of environmental indicators: air and water pollution and similar,
- fuel quality tests,
- product certification, including motor vehicles, aircraft, pressure vessels, nuclear power plants and similar (excluding consumer goods),
- issuing approvals for motor vehicles, ships, aircraft, pressure vessels, nuclear power plants and similar,
- issuing energy certificates for buildings or parts of buildings,
- carrying out periodic technical inspections of motor vehicles,
- conducting tests using models or mock-ups (for example aircraft, ships, dams),
- operating police or forensic laboratories,
- activities related to testing the origin of a product and assessing its quality (excluding food),
- inspection of water and gas pipelines not connected with their repair or installation.
This subclass excludes:
- inspection of water and gas pipelines connected with their repair or installation, classified in the relevant subclasses of section F,
- checking the quality and weighing of goods as part of cargo handling operations, classified in 52.25.Z,
- penetration testing of computer systems, ethical hacking and cybersecurity, classified in the relevant subclasses of division 62,
- consultancy activities carried out by business entities or specialists for the purpose of obtaining an approval/certificate, classified in 70.20.Z,
- DNA sequencing for general research on biological processes, classified in 72.10.Z,
- testing animal samples for sanitary purposes not related to food production, classified in 75.00.Z,
- activities related to diagnostic imaging, medical and dental examinations, classified in the relevant subclasses of division 86,
- DNA sequencing for the purpose of excluding or confirming a specific disease, classified in 86.91.B.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
24,105
Companies (primary PKD)
3,145
Companies with financials
167
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- JDG88.1%2,772
- Sp. z o.o.10.5%329
- Sp. j.0.7%21
- S.A.0.2%7
- Association0.2%5
- P.S.A.0.1%3
- Sp. k.0.1%3
- Cooperative0.1%3
- Foundation0.0%1
- Other0.0%1
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 102.91m | USD 12.44m | |
| 2 | S.A. | USD 60.54m | USD 2.45m | |
| 3 | S.A. | USD 55.97m | USD 3.65m | |
| 4 | S.A. | USD 48.01m | USD 855.49k | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 44.82m | USD 1.81m | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 37.25m | USD 2.85m | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 36.78m | USD 5.04m | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 15.64m | USD 1.18m | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 15.24m | USD 1.69m | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 10.38m | USD 932.03k |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.44m | +206.1% y/y | |
| 2 | S.A. | USD 2.03m | +183.9% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.02m | +71.3% y/y | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.18m | +58.8% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 769.95k | +44.9% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 911.98k | +39.6% y/y | |
| 7 | S.A. | USD 55.97m | +31.7% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 4.29m | +28.3% y/y | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.38m | +27.7% y/y | |
| 10 | S.A. | USD 48.01m | +26.3% y/y |
Stock market
No companies from this industry are listed.
Related PKD codes in division 71
FAQ
The primary industry for 3,145 companies is other technical testing and analysis. 167 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 462 new companies with PKD 71.20.C have been registered. In all of 2025, there were 565 such companies.
So far in 2026, 37 companies with PKD 71.20.C have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there were 4 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 71.20.C was USD 246.41k and the mean revenue was USD 3.78m, based on 149 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 15.60k, down from 2024 (USD 20.04k). Among all 674 industries in Poland, PKD 71.20.C ranks 171st, putting it in the top 25%.
The most common legal form for PKD 71.20.C is a sole proprietorship, used by 2,772 companies in this industry (88.1% of the total). In second place is sp. z o.o. (329 companies, 10.5%), and in third place – sp. j. (21 companies, 0.7%).




