The automotive testing, inspection and certification (tic) market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The automotive testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market has seen substantial growth in recent years. It will grow from $21.56 billion in 2024 to $23.39 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 8.5%.
This growth is due to the rising number of vehicle recalls, the growth of the automotive manufacturing sector, the rise of connected vehicle technologies, brand protection policies, and increasing consumer safety concerns.
The automotive testing, inspection and certification (tic) market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The automotive testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is expected to grow to $31.98 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 8.1%.
Growth is driven by increased reliance on software solutions, the rising risk of accidents, the growing industrialization and infrastructure development, the popularity of electric vehicles, and the rising concerns over vehicular pollution. Key trends include advancements in ADAS, innovations in connected vehicle technologies, the growing trend of digitalization, and the rise of new automotive technologies.
The increasing number of road accidents is expected to drive the growth of the automotive testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market. Rising accidents are linked to factors like distracted driving, reckless driving, and adverse weather conditions. TIC ensures vehicles meet high safety, reliability, and performance standards, helping to prevent accidents. In March 2024, Eurostat reported that 20,653 people were killed in road accidents in the European Union in 2022, a 3.7% increase from 2021. This growing number of accidents is contributing to the growth of the automotive TIC market.
The automotive testing, inspection and certification (TIC) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Service Type: Testing Services, Inspection Services, Certification Services, Other Service Types
2) By Sourcing Type: In-House, Outsourced
3) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles
4) By Application: Electrical Systems And Components, Telematics, Vehicle Inspection Services, Homologation Testing, Interior And Exterior Materials, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Testing Services: Performance Testing, Emissions Testing, Safety And Crash Testing, Durability And Reliability Testing, Environmental Testing (Weather, Noise), Component Testing (Engine, Transmission), Vehicle Dynamics Testing
2) By Inspection Services: Quality Inspection, Visual And Dimensional Inspection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Functional Inspection, Compliance Inspection (Regulatory Standards), Pre-Shipment Inspection
3) By Certification Services: Regulatory Certification (ISO, DOT, ECE), Emissions And Environmental Compliance Certification, Safety And Crash Test Certification, Quality Assurance And Industry Standards Certification, Component And Material Certification
4) By Other Service Types: Consulting Services, Training And Development Services, Calibration Services, Warranty And Repair Services, Product Lifecycle Management Services
Companies in the automotive testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market are concentrating on developing AI-powered platforms to improve the accuracy and efficiency of vehicle inspections. For example, in March 2023, Applus+, a Spain-based vehicle inspection provider, launched eReformas in Spain. This AI-driven platform digitizes vehicle modification processes at periodic technical inspection stations, allowing users to upload documents for automated verification and feedback.
Major companies operating in the automotive testing
• inspection and certification (TIC) market are:
• 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 2024. 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 are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.