Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market Outlook:
Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market size was over USD 29.45 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 54.25 billion by 2034, growing at over 6.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2034. In the year 2025, the industry size of automotive diagnostic scan tools is evaluated at USD 31.03 billion.
Key Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market Insights Summary:
The Asia Pacific region is expected to secure the largest revenue share by 2034.
The passenger vehicle segment is projected to generate the highest revenue in the automotive diagnostic scan tools market by 2034.
Key Growth Trends:
- Growing Number of Cars with Rising Spending Capacity of People
- Rising Use of Handheld Car Diagnostic Tools Owing to Increasing Complexity of Vehicles
Key Players:
- Actia Group SA, Robert Bosch GmbH, Delphi Automotive PLC, Denso Corporation, Continental AG, Volkswagen AG, Volvo Group, Honda Motor Company, Daimler AG, Autel Intelligent Technology Corp., Ltd.
Market Size and Growth Projections:
- 2024 Market Size: USD 29.45 billion
- 2025 Market Size: USD 31.03 billion
- Projected Market Size: USD 54.25 billion by 2034
- Growth Forecasts: 6.3% CAGR (2025-2034)
- Largest Region: Asia Pacific
- Fastest Growing Region: North America
The market growth can be ascribed to growing demand for automotive diagnostic scan tools amongst transport industries owing to the adoption of various measures & standards to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) worldwide. According to the data, 40% to 80% of NOX emission reduction from HDVs is projected under Euro VI-equivalent standards by 2040.
With the recent advancements in the automobile sector as well as rising research and development (R&D), the demand for automotive diagnostic scan tools is on the rise amongst mobility service providers, creating massive revenue generation opportunities for the key players operating in the global automotive diagnostic scan tools market. For instance, global research and development (R&D) spending in the automobile sector reached more than USD 135 billion in 2020.
Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market Growth Drivers and Challenges:
Growth Drivers
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Growing Number of Cars with Rising Spending Capacity of People – and a surge in the use of automotive diagnostic scan tools to quickly and accurately identify problems in a car so that car repair times can be greatly reduced, is expected to boost the automotive diagnostic scan market in the projected period. As it will help reduce labor costs with cars spending less time in the garage and off the road. It was found that there are approximately 1.4 billion cars across the globe as of 2022.
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Rising Use of Handheld Car Diagnostic Tools Owing to Increasing Complexity of Vehicles – a car-diagnostic test can cost between USD 50 to 400 depending on the region.
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Increasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions with the Rising Number of Vehicles – it was found that the transport sector was responsible for over 25% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2020.
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Upsurge in the Sale of Commercial Vehicles Owing to The Rising Automotive Sector – in 2021, which was estimated to reach around 12 million in the United States.
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Rising Adoption of USB Connectivity Among the World Population – The global adoption of USD ports raised from over 405 in 207 to 100% in 2021.
Challenges
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Lack of Awareness Regarding the Usability of Automotive Tools and Technologies
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High Cost of Technology Advancements
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The newly developed technologies need sophisticated tools to maintain and handle, which many workshops cannot afford. Also, the new technologies are so expensive compared to conventional systems in the market. The high cost of R&D activities reduces investment opportunities decreasing the chances of a new product launch. These factors hinder the market growth during the forecast period.
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Lacks the Ability to Fully Reprogram Some of the Vehicle Modules
Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market Size and Forecast:
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Base Year |
2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
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CAGR |
6.3% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 29.45 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2034) |
USD 54.25 billion |
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Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market Segmentation:
Vehicle Type Segment Analysis
The passenger vehicle segment is anticipated to garner the largest automotive diagnostic scan tools market revenue by the end of 2034, backed by growing penetration of handheld and connected diagnostic scan tools amongst automobile users along with the surge in the production of passenger vehicles worldwide. For instance, globally, over 57 million passenger cars were produced in 2021. Moreover, the increasing demand for passenger cars among consumers, and rapid globalization are boosting the growth of the market.
Our in-depth analysis of the global automotive diagnostic scan tools market includes the following segments:
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Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific region automotive diagnostic scan tools market is estimated to account for largest revenue share by 2034. The market expansion is impelled by presence of strong automobile network in the region, rising demand for diagnostic scanners and other preventive tools in the automobile sector along with growing production of vehicles. For instance, the total production volume of vehicles in India was recorded to be about 22 million units in 2022. Additionally, the growing manufacturing plants, and addition of value-added supply chains between manufacturers and raw material providers, and increasing disposable income are expected to propel the market growth.
Key Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market Players:
- Actia Group SA
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- Delphi Automotive PLC
- Denso Corporation
- Continental AG
- Volkswagen AG
- Volvo Group
- Honda Motor Company
- Daimler AG
- Autel Intelligent Technology Corp., Ltd.
Recent Developments
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Continental AG – revealed that it uses live data feeds through its Autodiagnos Pro OBD-II Scan Tool and Automotive Diagnostic System and delivers comprehensive vehicle health reports to technicians and service shops.
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Actia Group SA - announced that its Multi-Diag- diagnostic and repair tool, can help in unlocking the secure access system of recent FIAT Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) vehicles by providing a quick and guided procedure for it.
- Report ID: 1033
- Published Date: Jun 13, 2025
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
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