Vehicle Radar Test System Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The vehicle radar test system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.66 billion in 2024 to $5.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in autonomous vehicle development, need for accurate collision avoidance systems, consumer demand for advanced safety features, increasing integration of radar in vehicles, stringent safety regulations.

The vehicle radar test system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.38 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of millimeter-wave radar, increased focus on cybersecurity, focus on real-time testing, environmental testing requirements, increased penetration of electric vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI and machine learning, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), advancements in automotive radar technology, multi-sensor testing, 5g connectivity integration.

The anticipated surge in the adoption of autonomous vehicles is poised to significantly propel the expansion of the vehicle radar test system market. Autonomous vehicles, capable of independent operation and environmental sensing without human intervention, rely on these systems to validate the functionality of radar sensors crucial for safety-centric applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD). As reported in December 2022 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, it is projected that approximately 3.5 million autonomous vehicles will traverse American roads by 2025, escalating to 4.5 million by 2030. Consequently, the increasing deployment of autonomous vehicles stands as a primary driver behind the growth of the vehicle radar test system market.

The growing concerns about road safety are expected to drive the growth of the vehicle radar test system market in the future. Road safety refers to measures and practices aimed at preventing accidents, injuries, and fatalities on roadways, ensuring safer conditions for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers of various vehicles. Vehicle radar systems, which are equipped with radar-based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance systems, and blind-spot detection, play a key role in enhancing road safety. These systems provide warnings and automate dynamic driving tasks to help reduce accidents caused by human error. For example, in May 2023, a report from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), an Australia-based organization, revealed that in 2022, there were 1,194 road crash deaths, marking a 5.8% increase from 2021. While national fatalities have remained largely consistent over the past decade, these statistics underscore the growing focus on improving road safety, which is driving demand for vehicle radar test systems.

Major companies in the vehicle radar test system market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as ATE ceramic brake pads, to enhance vehicle safety and performance while addressing the rising demand for advanced braking technologies in modern automotive systems. ATE ceramic brake pads are high-performance components designed to deliver superior stopping power, while reducing dust and noise, thereby enhancing vehicle safety and longevity. These pads are well-suited for a range of passenger vehicles. For example, in September 2024, Continental, a Germany-based automotive manufacturing company, introduced new sensors for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). These include multifunctional camera modules and radar systems designed for adaptive cruise control and blind-spot detection. These sensors are tailored for high-volume production models from automakers like Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen.

In April 2023, Emerson Electric Co., a leading provider of engineering solutions based in the United States, finalized the acquisition of National Instruments (NI) for $8.2 billion. This strategic acquisition is anticipated to bolster Emerson's automation capabilities significantly and open doors for expansion into diverse and burgeoning discrete end markets. Emerson's primary objective with this acquisition is to offer clients early-stage access to the design and validation phases of product development. Notably, National Instruments Corporation, prior to the acquisition, was a US-based firm specializing in automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software, including solutions tailored for vehicle radar testing systems.

Major companies operating in the vehicle radar test system market report are Continental AG, Infineon Technologies AG, TDK Corporation, Autoliv Inc., KEYCOM Corp, Bureau Veritas SA, Keysight Technologies Inc., Intertek Group PLC, Advantest Corporation, Teradyne Inc., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, TUV Rheinland, National Instruments Corporation, Anritsu Corporation, Spirent Communications PLC, Teledyne LeCroy, Vector Informatik GmbH, Averna Technologies Inc., MVG-EMC, Konrad GmbH, CETECOM GmbH, ARCTOS Technology Solutions LLC, Anokiwave Inc., Roos Instruments Inc., NOFFZ Technologies GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the vehicle radar test system market in 2024. The regions covered in the vehicle radar test system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the vehicle radar test system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The vehicle radar test system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing testing services such as type approval, certification, and inspection of the safety, usability, and quality of vehicles, systems, and components. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The vehicle radar test system market also includes sales of radar sensors, modules, and systems that are used in providing vehicle radar test services. 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.

A vehicle radar test system is a comprehensive testing solution designed for measuring, analyzing, and evaluating the functionality, compatibility, and quality of radar sensors utilized in automobiles. This system ensures the accurate and effective performance of radar sensors under various conditions, both optimal and challenging.

The key components of vehicle radar test systems include Vector Signal Transceiver (VST), Variable Delay Generator (VDG), PXI Controller, and antennae. A Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) is a device capable of transmitting and receiving radio frequency (RF) signals. These systems are applicable to different vehicle types, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and operate across frequency bands such as X-band, K-band, and others. The primary applications of vehicle radar test systems include research and development, radar module manufacturing, and vehicle manufacturing.

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