Automotive Testing, Inspection and Certification Market Report 2025

This Automotive Testing, Inspection and Certification 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 testing, inspection and certification market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $21.05 billion in 2024 to $21.66 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing complexity of automotive technologies, stringent government regulations for vehicle safety and emissions, globalization and expansion of automotive supply chains, growing consumer awareness and demand for quality and safety, increased automobile production.

The automotive testing, inspection and certification market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.09 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles, increasing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly certification processes, increasing complexity of automotive technologies, stringent regulatory landscape, growing demand for enhanced safety and comfort. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in testing and inspection equipment, rise in demand for third-party testing and certification services, development of integrated and automated testing solutions, growing importance of data analytics in testing and inspection, shift towards virtual testing and simulation for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

An increase in automobile production is anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive testing, inspection, and certification market in the future. Automobiles are defined as passenger vehicles with four wheels and an internal combustion gasoline or diesel engine, designed for use on public highways. Automotive testing, inspection, and certification play a crucial role in ensuring that automobiles are safe and robust while helping to demonstrate the longevity of components such as engines and shocks. For instance, in August 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, a Belgium-based organization, reported that seven months into 2024, new car registrations rose by 3.9%, surpassing 6.5 million units. The largest markets within the bloc showed positive yet modest growth, with Spain (+5.6%), Italy (+5.2%), Germany (+4.3%), and France (+2.2%) all recording increases. Consequently, the rise in automobile production is fueling the growth of the automotive testing, inspection, and certification market.

The burgeoning concern surrounding escalating air pollution levels acts as a significant driver augmenting the growth prospects of the automotive testing, inspection, and certification market. As air pollution poses significant health risks, automotive testing, inspection, and certification play a pivotal role in mitigating emissions by ensuring vehicles comply with stringent emission standards and operate efficiently. For instance, in June 2023, According to the World Health Organization, air pollution contributes to an estimated 7 million premature deaths annually, emphasizing the urgency to address and mitigate air pollution sources, including vehicular emissions. This heightened concern for environmental impact is expected to drive increased scrutiny and compliance requirements, further bolstering the demand for automotive testing, inspection, and certification services.

Major players within the automotive testing, inspection, and certification market are prioritizing the enhancement of customer experiences as a key strategy to maintain a competitive edge. In April 2022, SGS S. A., a Switzerland-based provider of automotive inspection, verification, testing, and certification services, launched a Digital Hub aimed at elevating the customer experience. This initiative focuses on scaling up digitalization efforts within customer interactions, aligning with SGS's commitment to digitalize 30% of its customer journeys by 2023. The Digital Hub employs agile and digital approaches to craft innovative solutions tailored to meet customer needs and expectations. By integrating technology, SGS aims to offer customers expedited, convenient, and consistently high-quality services while upholding personalized, human-centered service delivery. This strategic emphasis on enhancing the customer experience positions companies to fortify brand loyalty and satisfaction in a competitive market landscape.

Prominent players within the automotive testing inspection and certification market are actively pursuing strategic partnerships to foster revenue growth and innovation within the industry. These strategic collaborations aim to enhance testing, inspection, and certification processes, driving innovation, cost-efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. In a notable instance from April 2023, DEKRA, a renowned Germany-based vehicle inspection company, entered into a partnership with LatticeFlow, a Switzerland-based developer specializing in system management software. This collaborative venture aims to offer AI safety assessments tailored for enterprise clients. The newly introduced service facilitates customers in obtaining comprehensive and impartial evaluations of their AI data and models, aligning with the latest ISO standards for data quality and model resilience. Leveraging DEKRA's expertise in conducting impartial safety and security assessments alongside LatticeFlow's scalable platform for AI data and model assessments, this partnership aims to provide clients with a robust solution for certifying the safety and reliability of their AI systems.

In April 2022, Applus Plus, a Spain-based company specializing in automotive testing, inspection, and certification, made a strategic acquisition by purchasing Entidad IDV Madrid SL for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Applus Plus bolstered its foothold by operating nine statutory vehicle inspection stations in Madrid. This move solidified its position as the leading business conducting the most inspections in the region, reaffirming its status as a primary service provider in Spain. Entidad IDV Madrid SL, the acquired company, specializes in taximeter testing and mandatory automotive inspections, aligning with Applus Plus's strategic objectives to expand its service offerings and market presence through strategic acquisitions.

Major companies operating in the automotive testing, inspection and certification market include SGS SA, Bureau Veritas SA, Intertek Group plc, Dekra SE, Applus Services SA, Eurofins Scientific SE, MISTRAS Group Inc., Element Materials Technology, The British Standards Institution, TUV Nord Group, NSF International, RINA SpA, ALS Limited, DNV GL, Robert Bosch GmbH, Exova Group Limited, SAI Global Limited, Lloyd's Register Group Limited, Kiwa NV, National Technical Systems Inc., BSI Group, National Testing Service, Technischer Überwachungsverein Süd, Aerovate Certification B. V., Movon Corporation, Automotive Technology and Information Consulting Co. Ltd., 3M Company, Hager Group, Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, NXP Semiconductors NV, Infineon Technologies AG, Continental AG, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Magna International Inc., Delphi Automotive plc.

Automotive testing, inspection, and certification are essential processes for verifying that automotive vehicles and their components adhere to regulatory and statutory standards, ensuring they meet customer expectations and comply with safety and quality requirements. These services play a crucial role in confirming that automotive products meet established industry standards.

The key service categories within automotive testing, inspection, and certification encompass testing services, inspection services, certification services, and additional specialized services. Automotive testing services involve subjecting complete vehicles or individual components to a battery of laboratory tests to guarantee their compliance with quality standards. These services can be sourced either in-house or through outsourcing. Various applications of automotive testing, inspection, and certification include evaluating electrical systems and components, telematics, interior and exterior materials and components, fluids and lubricants, vehicle inspection services, homologation testing, and other relevant areas. These processes contribute to maintaining the integrity and safety of automotive products in the market.

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North America was the largest region in the automotive testing inspection and certification market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive testing, inspection and certification market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive testing, inspection and certification market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The automotive testing inspection and certification market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as pre-production inspection, first article inspection, during production inspection (DPI), pre-shipment inspection (PSI), and container loading inspection (CLI). 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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