Automotive Homologation Service Market Report 2026

The automotive homologation service market size has grown marginally in recent years. It will grow from $1.24 billion in 2025 to $1.25 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to global vehicle trade growth, regulatory safety enforcement, expansion of automotive testing, emission compliance requirements, globalization of oems.

The automotive homologation service market size is expected to see marginal growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to ev regulations expansion, autonomous vehicle testing demand, digital certification tools, sustainability compliance growth, emerging market vehicle exports. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of cross-border vehicle certification, rising demand for ev homologation, adoption of digital compliance platforms, increased regulatory complexity, expansion of export-oriented testing services.

The growing demand for sustainable transportation is set to accelerate the growth of the automotive homologation service market in the coming years. Sustainable transportation refers to transport systems designed to reduce negative environmental, societal, and economic impacts while meeting both current and future needs. This surge in demand is fueled by increasing environmental concerns, regulatory pressures, and technological advancements that make eco-friendly alternatives more accessible and cost-effective. Automotive homologation services are essential to ensure that environmentally friendly vehicles adhere to strict safety, environmental, and technical standards, which are critical for market approval and consumer trust. For example, in April 2023, a report from the International Energy Agency, an autonomous intergovernmental organization based in Paris, stated that China accounted for about 60% of global electric car sales, with more than half of the world's electric vehicles currently on the roads there. China has already exceeded its 2025 target for new energy vehicle sales. In Europe, the second-largest electric car market, sales grew by over 15% in 2022, with more than 20% of all cars sold being electric. In the United States, the third-largest market, electric car sales jumped by 55% in 2022, capturing an 8% market share. By the first quarter of 2023, over 2.3 million electric cars were sold, reflecting a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2022. By the end of 2023, sales are projected to reach 14 million, representing a 35% year-on-year increase, with a notable rise in purchases expected during the second half of the year. This highlights the significant impact of the growing demand for sustainable transportation in driving the automotive homologation service market forward.

Key players in the automotive homologation services sector are innovating with advanced platforms, such as cybersecurity testing platforms, to meet customer needs for enhanced capabilities. These platforms are specialized frameworks designed to assess the security of computer systems, networks, applications, and data by identifying vulnerabilities, testing defenses, and ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations. For example, in February 2024, AUTOCRYPT Corp., a South Korea-based cybersecurity and mobility solutions provider, launched AutoCrypt CSTP. This platform stands out with its comprehensive cybersecurity testing capabilities tailored for vehicle type approval compliance with UNECE Regulations 155/156 and SAC GB and GB/T standards. It employs a variety of vulnerability testing techniques using specific test cases mapped to these regulations. The platform enables seamless management of the entire testing process, including test case selection, configuration, real-time logging, and report generation, all through an intuitive GUI. This GUI securely connects with inspection centers and authorities worldwide, facilitating faster and more accurate decision-making.

In June 2023, Applus+, a Spain-based testing, inspection, and certification company, acquired Suzhou Chunfen Test Technology Services Co. Ltd. (CFI) to bolster its presence and capabilities in the automotive sector in China. This strategic acquisition allows Applus+ to leverage CFI's expertise and infrastructure, enhancing its ability to support automotive clients with a broader range of testing and certification services in the region.

Major companies operating in the automotive homologation service market report include Eurofins Scientific SE, SGS SA, Bureau Veritas, DEKRA SA, Intertek Group Plc, TÜV SÜD AG, Element Materials Technology Group Ltd., TÜV Nord AG, FEV Group, Ricardo Plc, Applus+ IDIADA, National Technical Systems, China Automotive Technology & Research Center, Horiba MIRA Ltd., TÜV Rheinland AG, Millbrook Motors, UTAC Ceram, PMG Technologies, Automotive Test Systems, AVL SET GmbH, Japan Automobile Research Institute Inc., Digitrans GmbH, ATEEL.

North America was the largest region in the automotive homologation service market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive homologation service 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 homologation service market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive homologation service market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as documentation, consulting services, regulatory compliance, and certification assistance. 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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