Automotive Acoustic Engineering Services Market Report 2026

The automotive acoustic engineering services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.58 billion in 2025 to $10.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to government noise regulations tightening, growth in global automotive production, increasing passenger comfort expectations, expansion of nv h testing adoption, rising role of specialized engineering service providers.

The automotive acoustic engineering services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued demand for quieter cabins, rising premium and luxury vehicle production, increasing outsourcing of acoustic development, advancement in simulation and testing tools, stricter future global vehicle noise standards. Major trends in the forecast period include growing outsourcing of acoustic engineering services, increasing focus on premium cabin comfort and sound quality, rising importance of compliance with global vehicle noise standards, expanding use of advanced acoustic validation across vehicle platforms, increasing investment in reducing noise, vibration, and harshness in vehicles.

The growing sales of luxury vehicles are anticipated to drive the expansion of the automotive acoustic engineering services market in the coming years. Luxury vehicles are premium automobiles recognized for their high levels of comfort, advanced technologies, and superior materials, typically engineered to deliver an exclusive and refined driving experience. Automotive acoustic engineering services improve sound insulation and deliver high-quality audio environments in luxury vehicles, enhancing overall passenger comfort and driving satisfaction. For example, in January 2024, according to a report published by BMW Group, a Germany-based automotive manufacturer, the company recorded its highest-ever sales performance, delivering 2,555,341 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles globally, representing a 6.5% increase. In the fourth quarter of 2023, BMW Group’s sales grew by 10.3% year over year to 718,778 units. As a result, rising luxury vehicle sales are fueling the growth of the automotive acoustic engineering services market.

Leading companies operating in the automotive acoustic engineering services market are increasingly concentrating on the development of innovative offerings, such as advanced acoustic experience and testing facilities, to address the growing demand for superior in-vehicle sound quality, stricter cabin noise control, and immersive audio experiences driven by evolving consumer expectations and regulatory standards for quieter and more comfortable vehicles. Advanced acoustic experience and testing facilities are purpose-built environments that simulate real-world listening conditions and incorporate high-fidelity audio systems, adjustable acoustic surfaces, and precise measurement instruments to support the design, validation, and optimization of automotive sound systems and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) performance; unlike conventional acoustic testing that often depends on isolated chamber-based evaluations, these facilities enable engineers to recreate typical residential and in-vehicle environments for more accurate, user-focused assessments. For instance, in August 2024, HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, a US-based automotive electronics technology company and a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., introduced the Automotive Acoustic Experience Lab in Pune, India. This advanced facility was developed to support a wide range of car audio acoustics, engineering, and research requirements, while also facilitating customer demonstrations and collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The Automotive Acoustic Experience Lab covers approximately 1,000 square feet and replicates a standard residential listening environment, allowing nearly 500 engineers and research teams to test, develop, and validate acoustic solutions aligned with real-world consumer expectations. The facility includes concealed modular panels for dynamic control of sound reflection, immersive Dolby Atmos-configured loudspeaker systems, and precision sound quality testing tools, supporting product development, optimization, competitive benchmarking, and the HARMAN Qualified Listener Program for training engineers and OEM partners.

In October 2025, ChipSync, an India-based technology company focused on connected car technologies and automotive software solutions, acquired Meridian America LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, ChipSync seeks to strengthen its leadership in automotive audio quality certification by integrating advanced acoustic testing and compliance capabilities into its automotive infotainment and connected car platforms, thereby enhancing its technological portfolio and competitive position in global automotive markets. Meridian America LLC is a US-based technology provider specializing in automotive audio testing, acoustic optimization, and industry certification services.

Major companies operating in the automotive acoustic engineering services market report are AVL List GmbH, Autoneum Holdings AG, Bertrandt AG, Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH, EDA Engineering GmbH, FEV Group GmbH, HEAD acoustics GmbH, Schaeffler Engineering GmbH, Siemens Industry Software Inc, STS Group AG, IAC Acoustics, a division of Sound Seal Inc., Carcouistics, 3M Company, AZL Aachen GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG, Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH, Kiwa NV, TÜV Rheinland Group, Eurofins Scientific SE, SEMISTRAS Group Inc., Element Materials Technology, SAI Global Limited, Lloyd's Register Group Limited, National Technical Systems Inc., UL LLC, Exova Group Limited, Harman International, Vibro-Meter SA, Sound Answers Inc., Acoustic Design & Testing LLC.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive acoustic engineering services market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive acoustic engineering services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive acoustic engineering services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive acoustic engineering services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as aeroacoustics, audio signal processing. 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.

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