Automotive Acoustic Engineering Services Market Report 2025

This Automotive Acoustic Engineering Services market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & 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 automotive acoustic engineering services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.59 billion in 2024 to $9.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased consumer demand for quieter vehicles, advancements in automotive audio and entertainment systems, focus on enhancing overall vehicle comfort and ride quality, stringent regulations for noise pollution and emission standards, integration of acoustic engineering in luxury and premium vehicle segments.

The automotive acoustic engineering services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.47 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in electric and hybrid vehicle adoption, growing emphasis on reducing overall vehicle weight for fuel efficiency, increasing demand for personalized in-car audio experiences, integration of acoustic engineering in autonomous vehicle development, rising demand for SUVs. Major trends in the forecast period include application of machine learning for noise prediction and control, adoption of active noise control systems in vehicles, collaboration between automotive and audio industry players, customization of acoustic solutions for electric and autonomous vehicles, technological advancements in noise cancellation and soundproofing.

The rising sales of SUVs and MUVs are expected to drive growth in the automotive acoustic engineering services market in the future. Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are characterized as vehicles that are raised off the ground, often equipped with four-wheel drive and featuring a rugged design. Automotive acoustic engineering services benefit SUVs and MUVs by offering soundproofing solutions that reduce engine noise. For example, in February 2024, the European Federation for Transport and Environment, a Belgium-based non-governmental organization, reported that SUV sales in the UK have increased by 23% since 2022, with new registrations rising from 910,000 that year to 1.12 million, marking a nearly one-third increase. Consequently, the growth in SUV and MUV sales is propelling the automotive acoustic engineering services market.

The expanding sales of luxury vehicles are anticipated to further fuel the growth trajectory of the automotive acoustic engineering services market. Luxury vehicles, renowned for their premium comfort, advanced features, and opulent materials, are catered to by these services, enhancing sound insulation and creating premium audio environments within these vehicles. According to Cox Automotive's data in December 2022, the share of luxury vehicles in overall sales surged to 18. 2% in November, maintaining historically high figures at a steady increase from the previous month. This upward trend in luxury vehicle sales significantly contributes to driving the growth of the automotive acoustic engineering services market.

A prominent trend within the automotive acoustic engineering services market revolves around technological advancements introduced by major companies to fortify their market positions. Notably, Harman International Industries, a US-based audio electronics company, unveiled JBL's 'Virtual Venues' technology integrated into the Fiat New 500 “La Prima by Bocelli” in May 2022. The JBL Premium Audio system, specifically calibrated for exceptional acoustics and sound quality across diverse music genres and podcast content, offers an unparalleled audio experience. This state-of-the-art sound system, equipped with user-friendly simplicity and intuitive operation, incorporates cutting-edge technologies to enrich the quiet ambiance of an electric car, ensuring a unique and immersive audio experience for vehicle occupants. This technological advancement underscores the continuous innovation within the automotive acoustic engineering services sector.

Major players within the automotive acoustic engineering services market are placing a strong emphasis on introducing personalized audio features as a means to establish a competitive advantage in the industry. These personalized audio features are designed to enhance automotive acoustic engineering services by tailoring sound systems to individual preferences, thereby delivering an immersive and customized driving experience. For instance, in February 2022, Harman International Industries, a leading US-based audio electronics company, unveiled two groundbreaking acoustic innovations such as Ready Together and Software Enabled Branded Audio. The Ready Together innovation leverages advanced acoustic technology to optimize in-vehicle communication and entertainment. It incorporates cutting-edge sound zone technology, allowing each passenger to indulge in their individual media preferences while fostering shared experiences and facilitating conversations. This pioneering technology fosters a harmonious atmosphere for all occupants during their travels, ensuring a delightful journey for everyone.

In April 2022, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, a private equity firm based in Germany, acquired in-tech GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to propel both organic and inorganic growth for Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) by leveraging emerging trends in the automotive sector, including electrification and autonomous driving. in-tech GmbH, also located in Germany, specializes in automotive acoustic engineering services.

Major companies operating in the automotive acoustic engineering services market include AVL List GmbH, Autoneum Holdings AG, Bertrandt AG, Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH, EDA Engineering GmbH, FEV Group GmbH, HEAD acoustics GmbH, Schaeffler Engineering GmbH, Siemens Industry Software Inc, STS Group AG, IAC Acoustics, a division of Sound Seal Inc., Carcouistics, 3M Company, AZL Aachen GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG, Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH, Kiwa NV, TÜV Rheinland Group, Eurofins Scientific SE, SEMISTRAS Group Inc., Element Materials Technology, SAI Global Limited, Lloyd's Register Group Limited, National Technical Systems Inc., UL LLC, Exova Group Limited, Harman International, Vibro-Meter SA, Sound Answers Inc., Acoustic Design & Testing LLC.

Automotive acoustic engineering services involve processes aimed at canceling noise from various car components to ensure it has minimal impact on the vehicle's interior or exterior environment.

The primary types of automotive acoustic engineering services include physical acoustic testing and virtual acoustic testing. Physical acoustic testing encompasses services dedicated to measuring sound, noise, and vibration, with software applications including vibration analysis, simulation, signal analysis, and calibration. These services cater to different types of vehicles, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles. Various applications of automotive acoustic engineering services include interior components, body and structure elements, powertrain, and drivetrain.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive acoustic engineering services market in 2024. The regions covered in the automotive acoustic engineering services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive acoustic engineering services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The automotive acoustic engineering services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as aeroacoustics, audio signal processing. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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