Japan Automotive Testing Inspection Certification Market is Segmented By Type (Autonomous and Connected Vehicles, Automotive Fluids, Electrical Components and Electronics, Electro Mobility / Electric Vehicles, Materials and Components - Composites, Plastics and Metals, Engine and Gears, Environmental Testing, System Testing, Crash Test, Others), By Product (Engine Dynamo Meter, Wheel Alignment Tester, Chassis Dynamo Meter, Vehicle Emission Tester, Transmission Dynamometer, Others), By Vertical (Passenger Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Report Overview
Japan automotive TIC (testing, inspection, certification) market reached around USD 2 billion in 2022 and is projected to witness lucrative growth by reaching up to USD 3 billion by 2030. The market is growing at a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period (2024-2031).
A significant sector of the Japanese economy, the automotive sector is renowned for producing high-end, technologically sophisticated vehicles. Vehicles must be tested, inspected and certified to ensure that they satisfy safety and legal criteria as the industry develops and innovates. The market is influenced by a number of factors, such as the need for better quality assurance, rising safety and regulatory standards for automobiles and rising demand for autonomous and electric vehicles.
Market Summary
Metrics |
Details |
CAGR |
3.5% |
Size Available for Years |
2022-2031 |
Forecast Period |
2024-2031 |
Data Availability |
Value (US$) |
Segments Covered |
Type, Product, and Vertical |
Report Insights Covered |
Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and Acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, Porter’s Analysis, Pricing Analysis, Regulatory Analysis, Supply-Chain Analysis and Other key Insights. |
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Market Dynamics
The growing awareness regarding safety
Owing to the growing liberalization and globalization, consumer concern for passenger safety and security has increased. Japanese culture is renowned for its high demands for both safety and quality. As an illustration, the Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association (JUMVEA) maintains stringent guidelines for its members, such as obligatory used-car inspections. The need for automotive TIC services in Japan has significantly increased as a result, notably for used car inspections.
Large automotive industry and the presence of major automotive players
Some of the biggest automakers in the world, like Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are based in Japan. Testing and certification services are more and more necessary as Japan's automobile industry develops. For instance, the growth of autonomous driving and electric car technologies has increased the demand for specialized testing and validation services.
Market Segment Analysis
Japan automotive TIC (testing, inspection, certification) market is segmented based on type, product and vertical.
The rising production of passenger cars drives the segment
It is anticipated that the passenger car sector of the Japanese automotive TIC (testing, inspection, certification) industry will expand quickly. It is anticipated to hold more than 60% of the market in the approaching years. The International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) estimates that Japan's passenger car sales reached 65.66 million in 2022. The business has grown as a result of consumers' expanding spending power and the rising demand for passenger automobiles in both developed and emerging nations.
Market Companies
The major global players include SGS SA, Bureau Veritas, Intertek Group Plc, URS Products and Testing Pvt. Limited, ICAT, TÜV Rheinland, Embitel, Sigma Test & Research Centre, AVL List GmbH and DEKRA.
COVID-19 Impact on Market
By Type
- Autonomous and Connected Vehicles
- Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) Testing & Certification
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Testing
- Track and On-Road Fleet Testing
- Functional Safety
- Full Vehicle Homologation Services
- Others
- Automotive Fluids
- Dust Separation Test
- Lubricants & Fuel Systems
- Testing Fuels / Oils - Engines and Laboratories
- Others
- Electrical Components and Electronics
- Accredited EMC Test
- Battery Test
- Buzz Squeaking and Rattle (BSR)
- Durability Testing
- Electrical and EMC Testing for Automotive Components
- Environmental Testing
- Fault Check (FMVT)
- Noise Measurements (Sones, dB)
- Durability Test / Life Cycle
- Altitude Simulation
- Measuring Technology
- Automotive Headlamps & Luminaire Testing
- Protection Against Intrusion/Penetration (IP)
- Telematics & Wireless Testing
- Vibration Testing & Analysis
- Others
- Electro Mobility / Electric Vehicles
- Automotive Battery and Electric Vehicle Testing
- Electrical Vehicle Component Testing
- Services in the Field of Electro Mobility
- Electric Mobility
- Charging Infrastructure
- Interoperability Studies
- Environmental Performance
- Battery Safety Testing
- Others
- Materials and Components - Composites, Plastics and Metals
- Automotive Materials Weathering Testing
- Chemical Testing and Analysis
- Permanent function test
- Final Product Inspection of Automotive Components
- Polymers & Plastics
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services
- Quality control
- Automotive Materials Testing
- Environmental exposure (-45 ° C to 177 ° C)
- Automotive Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Testing
- Others
- Engine and Gears
- Engine Research, Development and Emissions
- Noise measurements (Sones, dB)
- Gear Test
- Engine Endurance and Durability Testing
- Automotive Internal Engine Tests
- RDE / PEMS Test
- Dust Separation Process
- Others
- Environmental Testing
- Thermal Shock / Mechanical Shock
- Vibration Testing
- Dust, Fog, Salt Spray, UV
- Others
- System Testing
- Field Performance Data Collection and Analysis
- Driveline Test (Including Hybrids and eMotors)
- Fleet Testing Services
- Dust-Settling Method
- Others
- Crash Test
- Others
By Product
- Engine Dynamo Meter
- Wheel Alignment Tester
- Chassis Dynamo Meter
- Vehicle Emission Tester
- Transmission Dynamometer
- Fuel Injection Pump Tester
- Advanced Battery Analyzer
- Durability Tester
- Endurance Tester
- Flammability Tester
- Gas Analyzer
- Impact Or Crush Testers
- Torsional Fatigue Tester
- Vibration Tester
- Others
By Vertical
- Passenger Vehicle
- Commercial Vehicle
Key Developments
- In 2023, Daihatsu, a Toyota affiliate, rigged a portion of the door during side-collision safety tests for about 88,000 small cars produced and marketed under the Toyota name.
- In 2021, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Waseda University announced the start of testing in Japan of a recycling technique they jointly developed that successfully recovers high-purity rare-earth compounds for use in electrified vehicle motor magnets.
- Honda has announced it will begin testing an autonomous vehicle programme in Japan this month. The announcement comes as it continues a partnership with General Motors' Cruise self-driving car company.
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- To visualize Japan automotive TIC (testing, inspection, certification) - market segmentation based on type, product and vertical, as well as understand key commercial assets and players.
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- PDF report consists of a comprehensive analysis after exhaustive qualitative interviews and an in-depth study.
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The Japan automotive TIC (testing, inspection, certification) market report would provide approximately 39 tables, 44 figures and 202 pages.
Target Audience 2024
- Manufacturers/ Buyers
- Industry Investors/Investment Bankers
- Research Professionals
- Emerging Companies