APAC Automotive Telematics Market Snapshot (2023 to 2033)

The APAC Automotive Telematics Market size is anticipated to be valued at USD 93.9 billion in 2023 and is predicted to rise to USD 414.5 billion by 2033. The sales of APAC automotive telematics are estimated to secure a notable CAGR of 16% from 2023 to 2033.

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Base Year (2022) APAC Automotive Telematics Market Value USD 81 billion
Projected Year (2033) APAC Automotive Telematics Market Value USD 414.5 billion
CAGR% (2023 to 2033) 16%

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APAC Automotive Telematics Market Historic Sales Compared to 2023 to 2033 Forecast Outlook

Driven by the growing technological advancements and increasing production of the passenger as well as commercial vehicles, the APAC automotive telematics market posted substantial gains reaching a valuation of USD 32.6 billion between 2018 and 2022.

The market has witnessed a proliferated adoption in various applications such as safety & security, navigation system, and infotainment with the automotive industry envisioning to tap into next-generation automotive-communication technologies, such as automotive telematics.

Burgeoning demand for satellite navigation services coupled with the rising popularity of in-built mobile communications among drivers, are creating wide growth opportunities for automotive telematics manufacturers. Furthermore, there are a few factors anticipated to propel the market growth such as:

  • Contributions from OEMs in the APAC automotive telematics.
  • High demand for embedded systems or technology-based solutions, in the view of low-cost, easy-to-manage aspects.

Increasing government initiatives and stringent rules regarding the integration of telematics systems for the safety & security of passengers across countries such as India, China, Japan, and Australia are improving the adoption of automotive telematics.

On the back of these aforementioned factors, the APAC automotive telematics market is poised to rise at a CAGR of over 16% through 2033.

How are Favorable Government Initiatives Improving the Demand for Automotive Telematics?

Owing to favorable government initiatives, telecom infrastructure has registered significant growth in countries such as Australia, Japan, India, China, and other countries of South Asia. For example,

Strict regulatory policies in China regarding the installation of telematics system and satellite positioning in commercial vehicles is propelling the demand for automotive telematics in the country.

Increasing penetration of digital technology and the use of smartphones have enabled the adoption of embedded telematics systems within passenger as well as commercial vehicles. Furthermore, increased funding and investment supporting the automotive manufacturers have improved the market growth.

As per the Department of Australian Automotive Industry Report, 2020 funding of USD 47.5 million for the advanced manufacturing growth fund aided the car-related businesses to move into other industries in South Australia and Victoria.

Also, around USD 155 million were invested in the advanced manufacturing growth fund to support automotive workers and supply chain businesses.

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How is the Adoption of Compatible Telematics with Advanced Technology Bolstering the Market Growth?

Presently, the automotive telematics industry is adopting advanced technology such as big data connectivity for robust and reliable information storage. For example, Japan planned a single national automotive big data platform in 2020.

According to this, all the information related to vehicles might be incorporated into a single platform, and random access is poised to be prohibited.

In Japan, the government has planned to charge fees to the public for accessing the data platform. Furthermore, telematics manufacturers are increasingly emphasizing making telematics compatible with multiple operating systems and software platforms.

The adoption of cloud-based technology and the Internet of Thinking is making it easy for manufacturers as well as consumers to navigate the system while meeting government guidelines. For example,

A mirror telematics unit – a rear-view mirror telematics unit equipped with an LTE communication module – is the first application in Japan’s car electronics market to utilize cloud services. These factors are most likely to positively affect the growth of the APAC automotive telematics market over the forecast period.

Country-wise Analysis

How Big is the China Automotive Telematics Market?

China has been the world’s leading automotive manufacturing country for the past decade. China is expected to be a prominent market, accounting for over 50% of market revenue and shares of the APAC automotive telematics market.

Stringent government policies for the installation of satellite positioning and telematics systems are playing an important role in the adoption of telematics by China’s automotive industry.

Increasing smartphone penetration is likely to create a strong base for telematics. By 2020, an upsurge in fleet management, and increased concern regarding safety & security are the key factors that are considerably contributing toward the growth of China’s automotive telematics market.

As of 2023, car production in China recorded around 18.8 million units of passenger and commercial vehicles. Hence, the adoption of automotive telematics increased, furthering the growth of automotive telematics in China.

FMI projects a positive growth outlook for APAC automotive telematics in China with the market expanding at around 15% CAGR through 2033.

How is the Demand for Safety & Security in Vehicles Pushing the Sales in India?

India’s automotive market is one of the significant markets in South Asia & Pacific markets. With rising government initiatives for the adoption of telematics regarding safety & security in vehicles, the demand for automotive telematics is anticipated to increase over the years.

As per the projections of the Indian Automotive Fleet report of 2020, an estimated 7.42 million commercial vehicles are on Indian roads and around 0.29 million telematics units were installed.

The government has recently taken a keen interest in the safety of passengers in public and commercial vehicles & transportation. The Indian government, in 2014, allotted USD 2.4 billion for the improvement of security networks across the country.

There are strict rules and regulations regarding safety & security since then, hence there has been a notable upsurge in the adoption of automotive telematics systems in India. As per FMI’s analysis, India is expanding at a notable 14.5% CAGR during the forecast period.

India telematics is anticipated to increase in the upcoming decade, with the increase in the production of automotive vehicles and penetration of the internet & artificial intelligence in the manufacturing of vehicles.

How Penetration of Technology is Driving Increased Uptake Across Japan?

Japan’s automotive telematics market is poised to expand at an impressive CAGR through 2023 and beyond.

With Japan’s auto-industry envisioning to tap into next-gen automotive capabilities such as automotive telematics, manufacturers are incorporating advanced technologies. These technologies including the Internet of Thinking and artificial intelligence necessitate the demand for improved GPS technology in passenger vehicles.

The advent of wireless technologies such as 4G, 5G, and LTE is expected to be used widely in the future. The government is taking initiatives to transform its road and telecom infrastructure, furthering the adoption of automotive telematics across the country.

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace with the cooperation of Japanese partners is investing highly in the research & development of the Open Radio Access Network, as the 5G mobile telecommunication network is being rolled out in the country to fulfill the need for fast technology.

Japan’s automotive telematics market is expected to bolster in the upcoming decade,

with the increasing penetration of smartphones in the country and the demand for advanced telematics in vehicles,

What is Driving the Adoption of Automotive Telematics in ASIAN Countries?

The market for ASIAN automotive telematics countries includes Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and the rest of the ASIAN countries. A few factors are driving the automotive telematics market growth across ASEN countries, which include:

  • The surge in the adoption of cloud-based technology for automotive telematics solutions.
  • The growth of the transport & logistics sector.

Leading players in the region are adopting various technology such as artificial intelligence to enhance the performance of automotive telematics vehicles. In 2018, around 7.19 million units of passenger vehicles were sold, especially in Vietnam and the Philippines, according to the report of the Automotive Association of ASEAN Nations. Hence, with the increasing production of passenger vehicles and rising concerns for safety & security, the adoption of automotive telematics has propelled the region.

What is Aiding the Market Demand across Australia?

The development of Australia’s automotive industry has been pointing upward for many years on the back of rising technological development in the country. Rising investments and transitioning Australia’s automotive industry are providing stimulus for the automotive telematics market.

Several manufacturing projects and the investment from the government of Australia, in favor of improving the industry due to the slight setback of 2020, are providing impetus for the development. For instance,

As per the report of the Australian Government Department of Industry Science and Resources, the government started the initiatives such as a USD 100 million fund for advanced manufacturing fund. It includes an automotive transformation scheme that encourages competitive investment and innovation in the automotive industry through 2020.

A USD 10 million fund for an automotive innovation labs program is given to build automotive test facilities and increase access to design and test facilities for automotive products.

These funds and initiatives have aided the manufacturers to reduce the cost operational cost and test the new technology in telematics systems. Thereby, accelerating the growth of the market.

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Category-wise Insights

Which Vehicle Type Accounts for High Application of Automotive Telematics Market?

Presently, passenger vehicle is the leading segment in terms of vehicle type and is set to exhibit impressive growth during the forecast period. The passenger vehicle segment is anticipated to witness impressive growth through 2033.

The surging automotive ownership under increased consumer spending is anticipated to improve the automotive telematics application in passenger cars. Furthermore, there is rapid incorporation of compatible telematics with advanced features in luxury cars. This incorporation caters to the demand for security & infotainment within the vehicles and offers substantial impetus to the growth of the automotive telematics market.

As per the statistics of the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, global sales of commercial as well as passenger vehicles reached 90.45 million units as of 2022.

Among these, around 53.5 million units of passenger cars were sold in the year 2020. Hence, increasing the installation of automotive telematics in passenger vehicles is likely to result in increased market share.

Which End-User Segment is expected to be the Most Lucrative?

Based on key applications, the end-user segment is sub-segmented into safety & security, infotainment, navigation, and diagnostics. According to FMI, the safety & security and infotainment segment are expected to flourish in the automotive telematics market.

The growth of this segment is attributed to the increasing focus of OEMs on the installation of safety services & infotainment for better vehicle performance and in-car ambiance.

Surging technological advancements in the automotive industry are a noteworthy factor backing the growth of the infotainment segment.

Moreover, the high demand for comfort & security coupled with smartphone integration in-vehicle infotainment units might make the vehicle engaging. This, in turn, is expected to boost the market demand.

Which Technology Type is Top-selling in APAC Automotive Telematics Market?

In terms of technology, the market is classified based on embedded, tethered, and smartphone/integrated. Surging demand for embedded systems with multi-core technologies and embedded graphics is escalating the demand for embedded technology in the automotive industry.

Advancements in smart & energy efficient electronic devices and persistent research & development for sustainable technology have furthered the adoption of embedded technology among leading players.

Embedded systems or technology-based telematics solutions account for high demand as compared to the tethered technology backed by the cost-effectiveness and easy handling aspect. Rapid incorporation of 5G technology and integration of big data science have propelled the adoption of embedded technology among the leading players.

Which Channel Type is Making Headway in APAC Automotive Telematics Market?

Based on channel type, the APAC automotive telematics market is segmented into original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarkets. The OEM segment is anticipated to witness aggressive growth during the forecast period.

End users generally prefer telematics services from the original equipment manufacturers as compared to those provided by aftermarket telematics service providers.

Increasing investments in technological advancements, such as smartphone integration in-vehicle infotainment units are expected to provide remunerative opportunities for OEMs. OEMs, especially in China, are promoting telematics in low- and medium-end car models.

Key OEMs are collaborating with local players to develop navigation, onboard diagnostics, and smart mirrors with the help of high-speed internet and artificial intelligence, which is augmenting the market growth.

At present, OEMs are reigning supremacy in the overall APAC market. The aftermarket segment is anticipated to gain traction over the coming years.

Competitive Landscape

Asia Pacific automotive telematics market is slightly fragmented with medium-sized enterprises leading the industry. Product innovation, new launches, strategic mergers, partnerships, and collaborations are some of the strategies adopted by the leading manufacturers.

  • In March 2021, Ford announced the launch of a new connected uptime system, FordLiive, designed to help Ford commercial vehicle operators to improve their productivity. It is done by maximizing vehicle uptime and maintaining their vehicles, by reducing the number of breakdowns and decreasing the number of visits to the dealer workshop for maintenance.
  • In January 2021, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and General Motors announced the partnership to deliver premium experiences for their upcoming vehicles. The partnership entailed the incorporation of a full site of automotive solutions with the integration of General Motor’s next-generation digital cockpit and telematics systems & advanced driver assistance systems.
  • In October 2020, Airbiquity, the global leader in connected vehicle services, announced the launch of its OTAmatic vehicle configurator, a tool for defining and managing connected vehicle software. The tool gives the automaker insight into the exact hardware and software configurations within a vehicle to manage known combinations of electronic control units & software versions in vehicles.
  • Guidepoint Systems, a prominent global supplier of automotive telematics and SaaS for OEMs disclosed an agreement with Stellantis' global fleet, accessibility, and linked data brand, Free2move, on July 21, 2022, to exploit vehicle-embedded telematics information.
  • Directed Technologies officially opened a linked Mobility Innovation Centre in June 2023, permitting it to satisfy an expanding worldwide demand for its linked vehicle technology and IoT solutions that protect lives, decrease pollution, and boost efficiency. Over 2,500 vehicle fleets worldwide now use the company's telematics devices, comprising prominent truck manufacturers such as PACCAR (Kenworth and DAF), HINO, and Mercedes-Benz.

Leading APAC Automotive Telematics Manufactures as Profiled by FMI include

  • Trimble Inc.
  • Visteon Corporation
  • Airbiquity Inc.
  • Aplicom OY
  • Scorpion Automotive Limited
  • iTriangle InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Shenzhen Concox Information & Technology Co. Ltd.
  • Minda Corporation Limited
  • iDem Telematics GmbH
  • Road Track
  • ACTIA Group
  • Lavinta Buana Sakti
  • Microlise Limited
  • BOX Telematics
  • Redtail Telematics Corporation

APAC Automotive Telematics Market Scope

Attribute Details
Forecast Period 2023 to 2033
Historical Data Available for 2018 to 2022
Market Analysis USD million for Value & Units for Volume
Key Regions Covered Asia Pacific
Key Countries Covered India, China, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand
Key Segments Covered Vehicle Type, Technology Type, End Use, Channel Type, and Region
Key Companies Profiled Trimble Inc.; Visteon Corporation; Airbiquity Inc.; Aplicom OY; Scorpion Automotive Limited; iTriangle InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.; Shenzhen Concox Information & Technology Co. Ltd.; Minda Corporation Limited; iDem Telematics GmbH; Road Track; ACTIA Group; Lavinta Buana Sakti; Microlise Limited; BOX Telematics; Redtail Telematics Corporation
Report Coverage Market Overview, Market Background, Market Forecast, Segmental Analysis, Regional Profiling, and Competition Analysis
Customization & Pricing Available upon Request

Key Segments Covered

By Vehicle Type:

  • Commercial
  • Passenger

By Aircraft Type:

  • Embedded
  • Tethered
  • Integrated/Smartphone

By End Use:

  • Infotainment
  • Safety
  • Navigation
  • Diagnostics

By Channel Type:

  • OEM
  • Aftermarket

By Region:

  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • India
  • ASIAN
  • Oceania (Australia and the Rest of Oceania)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Current CAGR of APAC Automatic Telematics Market?

The current CAGR of APAC automatic telematics market is 16%.

How India is Capturing a Huge in APAC Automatic Telematics Market?

The rising production of vehicles integrated with AI in India is capturing a huge revenue.

Which is the Vehicle Type for APAC Automatic Telematics Controller?

Passenger vehicle segment contributes a maximum share in the market.

Which Channel Type is Securing Maximum Revenue?

OEM holds a maximum revenue of the global market share.

How APAC Automatic Telematics Market Developed in the Past?

From 2018 to 2022, the global market exhibited 16% CAGR.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Market Overview
	3. Market Background
	4. Market Analysis 2018 to 2021 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
	5. Market Analysis 2018 to 2021 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Vehicle Type
		5.1. Commercial
		5.2. Passenger
	6. Market Analysis 2018 to 2021 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Aircraft Type
		6.1. Embedded
		6.2. Tethered
		6.3. Integrated/Smartphone
	7. Market Analysis 2018 to 2021 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By End Use
		7.1. Infotainment
		7.2. Safety
		7.3. Navigation
		7.4. Diagnostics
	8. Market Analysis 2018 to 2021 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Channel Type
		8.1. OEM
		8.2. Aftermarket
	9. Market Analysis 2018 to 2021 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
		9.1. APAC
		9.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
	10. Market Analysis 2018 to 2021 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	11. Key Countries Automotive Telematics Market Analysis
	12. Market Structure Analysis
	13. Competition Analysis
		13.1. Trimble Inc.
		13.2. Visteon Corporation
		13.3. Airbiquity Inc.
		13.4. Aplicom OY
		13.5. Scorpion Automotive Limited
		13.6. iTriangle InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.
		13.7. Shenzhen Concox Information & Technology Co. Ltd.
		13.8. Minda Corporation Limited
		13.9. iDem Telematics GmbH
		13.10. Road Track
		13.11. ACTIA Group
		13.12. Lavinta Buana Sakti
		13.13. Microlise Limited
		13.14. BOX Telematics
		13.15. Redtail Telematics Corporation
	14. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
	15. Research Methodology
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