Automotive Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Market Report 2026

The automotive testing, inspection and certification (tic) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.66 billion in 2025 to $24.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to vehicle safety regulations, emission compliance enforcement, globalization of automotive supply chains, quality assurance needs, homologation requirements.

The automotive testing, inspection and certification (tic) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $31.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle regulations, software-defined vehicle testing, cybersecurity certification demand, global harmonization of standards, autonomous vehicle validation. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of regulatory compliance services, expansion of emission and safety testing, adoption of digital certification platforms, rising demand for ev certification, outsourcing of testing services.

The rising number of road accidents is expected to drive the growth of the automotive testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market in the coming years. Factors contributing to road accidents include distracted driving, driving under the influence, reckless behavior, and adverse weather conditions. Automotive testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) is essential in minimizing road accidents by ensuring that vehicles and their components comply with stringent safety, reliability, and performance standards. For instance, in April 2024, Roads Australia, an Australia-based non-profit organization, reported that 1,266 lives were lost on Australian roads in 2023, representing a 7.3% increase from 2022, with road fatalities reaching 4.8 per 100,000 people, up 4.8% year-on-year. Therefore, the growing incidence of road accidents is driving the expansion of the automotive TIC market.

Leading companies in the automotive testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as artificial intelligence-powered platforms, to enhance testing accuracy and efficiency. AI-powered platforms for vehicle inspection use AI technology to automatically analyze and assess vehicle conditions, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of the inspection process. For instance, in March 2023, Applus+, a Spain-based vehicle inspection services provider, introduced eReformas, a new digital solution in Spain. This AI-powered platform digitizes the process of vehicle modifications at periodic technical inspection (PTI) stations. Key features of eReformas include digitizing the documentation process, enabling customers to access the eReformas website, select the needed service, and upload the required documents. The system then automatically analyzes the documents to verify their correctness and informs the user of the result.

In February 2023, Opus Inspection Inc., a US-based manufacturer of emission testing equipment, acquired Applus Technologies Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Opus to offer industry-leading inspection services and innovative technology solutions by combining the expertise and resources of both organizations. Applus Technologies Inc. is a Spain-based vehicle testing, inspection, and certification company.

Major companies operating in the automotive testing, inspection and certification (tic) market report include Eurofins Scientific SE, SGS SA, Bureau Veritas SA, Intertek Group PLC, DEKRA, UL Solutions, Element Materials Technology, Exova Group Limited, ALS Limited, Apave Group, BSI Group(British Standards Institution), RINA, MISTRAS Group, Kiwa NV, NSF International, SAI Global, The Smithers Group Inc., Method Park, TÜV Rheinland, DNV GL(Det Norske Veritas Germanisher Lloyd)

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive testing, inspection and certification (TIC) market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive testing, inspection and certification (tic) market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive testing, inspection and certification (tic) market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market includes revenues earned by entities providing services such as safety testing, emissions testing, performance testing, durability testing, quality assurance, and electrical and electronics testing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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