Automotive Data Logger Market Research Report: By End Market (OEMs, Service Stations, Regulatory Bodies), Application (Pre-Sales, Post-Sales), Channel (CAN & CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet) - Global Industry Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The global automotive data logger market was valued at ~$3 billion in 2020. This can be mainly ascribed to the growing integration of lightweight, compact, and intelligent electrical and electronic systems in passenger vehicles, coupled with the rising need for monitoring and analyzing real-time vehicle data to maximize vehicle and passenger safety.

However, the current COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the market for automotive data loggers. Many manufacturers suspended production, which can be attributed to the lowered demand due to the pandemic and supply chain bottlenecks. The operations were essentially suspended to comply with the lockdowns and movement restrictions.

Regulatory Bodies Category To Witness Fastest Growth due to Development of Regulations for Dynamic Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystem

The regulatory bodies category will witness the fastest growth in the automotive data logger market during the forecast period, on the basis of end market. This can be attributed to the fact that the industry is moving ahead in the direction of self-driving and environment-friendly vehicles. Consequently, the older regulations and rules need revision, and several new laws and regulations need to be created. For this, the governing bodies would be required to understand the operation of these modern vehicles appropriately, which calls for the usage of data loggers at their test centers.

Extensive Usage of Data Loggers at Pre-Sales Stage Resulting in Dominant Position of Pre-Sales Category

The pre-sales category is expected to dominate the automotive data logger market during the forecast period, on the basis of application. This would be because data loggers are widely used in the automotive industry at this stage because of their ease of use and the understandability and reliability of the collected information. They also reduce the efforts of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) during lab testing and on-road testing and their go-to-market time for new products and technologies.

Owing to Benefits Attached with CAN & CAN FD, This Category Dominated Market

The controller area network (CAN) & controller area network flexible data (CAN FD) category held the largest market in 2020, based on channel. CAN & CAN FD is a data-communication protocol typically used for broadcasting sensor data and control information on two-wire interconnections between different parts of electronic instrumentation and control systems. Through CAN & CAN FD, automakers can transmit data and allow communications at speeds of 1 Mbps with a high level of data integrity. Thus, the category is expected to retain its dominant position during the forecast period.

Infrastructure Developments and Industrialization Make APAC Fastest-Growing Region

Asia-Pacific (APAC) is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the automotive data logger market during the forecast period. In recent years, APAC has emerged as a hub for the adoption of advanced features in automobiles. Furthermore, industrialization and the infrastructure developments in the region are creating numerous opportunities for automotive OEMs. Furthermore, with the increase in the adoption of advanced electronic components in the vehicle architecture and during the testing of vehicles before their commercialization, the market is set to witness a boom in the region.

Technological Developments is a Key Trend in the Market

Players operating in the global automotive data logger market are increasingly investing in the improvement of such systems, to deliver better consumer convenience. Major developments include hardware technologies that are highly dynamic and adaptable and have improved dashboard layout flexibilities. For instance, in September 2019, Racelogic Ltd. introduced VBOX Touch, which is a highly flexible global navigation satellite system (GNSS) data logger with enhanced accuracy. The hardware can be used in diverse automotive tests, including those conducted on braking, acceleration, speed verification, lap-timing, and tire temperature monitoring and durability. The VBOX Touch has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a daylight-readable color touchscreen, 10-Hertz (Hz) GNSS engine, twin CAN ports, serial port, digital input features, and four multi-color LEDs.

Increase in Demand for In-Vehicle Connectivity Is Expected To Boost Growth of Automotive Data Logger Market

Automotive manufacturers, through partnerships with software and consumer electronics vendors, are increasingly integrating in-vehicle connectivity features. Furthermore, automotive data logger solutions allow automakers to capture data and then offer information on the working of systems such as automatic brake and lane assist. Therefore, the market for automotive data logger is expected to witness considerable growth driven by the increasing consumer preference for staying connected to the internet while traveling.

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Market Players Are Engaging in Product Development to Gain Competitive Edge

In recent years, players in the automotive data logger market have been actively involved in product development to stay ahead in the competition.

• In April 2021, Xylon d.o.o. launched logiRECORDER, an automotive video data logger with the NVIDIA DRIVETM AGX scalable artificial intelligence (AI) platform, for speeding up the validation of robust AI-based automotive systems. The logiRECORDER enables non-invasive recording of centrally timestamped and precisely synchronized real-world test drive data.
• In March 2019, Indigo 6 was launched by Vector Informatik GmbH. It presents developing and testing diagnostic sequences for Microsoft Visual Studio. Its advantages include comfortable editing, easy testing of diagnostic sequences, and strong debugging support.

Key Players in Automotive Data Logger Market Include:

Market Size Breakdown by Segments

The automotive data logger market report offers comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with market estimation for the period 2015-2030.

Based on End Market

• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Service Stations
• Regulatory Bodies

Based on Application

• Pre-Sales
• Post-Sales
  • OBD
  • ADAS & Safety
  • Fleet Management
  • Automotive Insurance

Based on Channel

• CAN & CAN FD
• LIN
• FlexRay
• Ethernet

Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America (LATAM)
  •  Brazil
  • Mexico
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa

Market Segment Analysis of Countries

• Further breakdown of 16 listed countries will be provided as per below segmentation:
  • By end market
  • By application 
  • By channel