Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market Report – Research, Industry Analysis Reports and Market Demands

Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

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Table of Content

1 Market Overview

1.1 Product Overview and Scope
1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 OBD Adapter
- 1.3.3 Handheld All-in-One Device
- 1.3.4 Tablet Scanner
1.4 Market Analysis by Function
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Function: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.4.2 Basic Code Reader
- 1.4.3 Full-Function Scanner
1.5 Market Analysis by Deployment Method
- 1.5.1 Overview: Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Deployment Method: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.5.2 On-Premises
- 1.5.3 On-Premises + Cloud
1.6 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.6.1 Overview: Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.6.2 Passenger Car
- 1.6.3 Commercial Vehicle
1.7 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market Size & Forecast
- 1.7.1 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.7.2 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.7.3 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Average Price (2021-2032)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

3 Competitive Environment: Automotive OBD II Scan Tools by Manufacturer

3.1 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.2 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.3 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Automotive OBD II Scan Tools by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
3.5 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market: Company Product Application Footprint
3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

4.1 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
4.2 North America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.3 Europe Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.4 Asia-Pacific Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.5 South America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.6 Middle East & Africa Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value (2021-2032)

5 Market Segment by Type

5.1 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
5.2 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
5.3 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Average Price by Type (2021-2032)

6 Market Segment by Application

6.1 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
6.2 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
6.3 Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Average Price by Application (2021-2032)

7 North America

7.1 North America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
7.2 North America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
7.3 North America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Europe

8.1 Europe Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
8.2 Europe Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
8.3 Europe Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 Asia-Pacific

9.1 Asia-Pacific Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
9.2 Asia-Pacific Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
9.3 Asia-Pacific Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 South America

10.1 South America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
10.2 South America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
10.3 South America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Middle East & Africa

11.1 Middle East & Africa Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
11.2 Middle East & Africa Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
11.3 Middle East & Africa Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

12 Market Dynamics

12.1 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market Drivers
12.2 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Market Restraints
12.3 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Trends Analysis
12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

13.1 Raw Material of Automotive OBD II Scan Tools and Key Manufacturers
13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Automotive OBD II Scan Tools
13.3 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Production Process
13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
14.2 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Typical Distributors
14.3 Automotive OBD II Scan Tools Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

16 Appendix

16.1 Methodology
16.2 Research Process and Data Source

Description

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools market size was valued at US$ 1695 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2579 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.8% during review period.
In 2025, global sales of automotive OBD II scan toolss are projected to reach 4.87 million units, with an average price of $338.3 per unit and a gross profit margin of 29%-38%. As a standard diagnostic tool mandated in most regions globally, the automotive OBD II scan tool is a portable diagnostic device used to read vehicle "Check Engine" diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), clear fault lights, and monitor engine and emission system status in real time. It typically connects to the vehicle via a standard OBD-II interface and is compatible with almost all vehicles manufactured after 1996. Known for their ease of use and cost-effectiveness, they are popular among DIY car owners and chain repair shops. Automotive OBD II scan tools are a type of fault detection tool developed based on OBD-II and related on-board diagnostic standards. By communicating with the vehicle's ECU (Electronic Control Unit), they can read fault codes, real-time sensor data, and perform some functional tests. They are widely used in automotive aftermarket repair, fleet management, owner self-diagnosis, and emissions testing. In a typical automotive repair shop, each repair bay is usually equipped with at least 1-2 scanners, making them an indispensable basic diagnostic tool.
The production capacity of complete vehicles and parts has shifted from Europe, the United States, and Japan to China, Mexico, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia, resulting in the formation of complete automotive industry chains and a massive installed base in these regions. This industrial transfer has two direct consequences: firstly, local vehicle and parts manufacturers have extensively adopted ECUs, sensors, and drive-by-wire systems, leading to a rapid increase in vehicle electronic sophistication, with OBD interfaces becoming standard; secondly, after-sales service networks have rapidly formed around these emerging production bases, and a large number of small and medium-sized repair shops and chain stores require automotive OBD II scan tools to cover multiple vehicle brands. Simultaneously, consumer upgrading has led car owners to place greater emphasis on driving experience and safety, no longer satisfied with simply "being able to drive," and their willingness to pay for services such as fault light elimination, fuel consumption optimization, emissions testing, and used car inspection has increased. This has forced repair shops to upgrade from simple fault light eliminators to automotive OBD II scan tools with data stream capabilities, bidirectional control, and system-level diagnostics. The combination of industrial transfer and consumer upgrading has transformed automotive OBD II scan tools from "optional gadgets" into essential diagnostic tools in emerging automotive markets, providing a long-term and sustainable demand base for the industry. Against the backdrop of continuously strengthening emissions regulations and repair compliance, OBD, as a legally mandated on-board self-diagnostic system, ensures that universal scanners are "essential tools." For example, US regulations have specific requirements for key OBD functions (MIL, DTC, etc.), and European type approval regulations further require the provision of standardized, non-discriminatory access to OBD and repair information for independent repair shops, directly expanding the demand for tools in independent repair and multi-brand service scenarios.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Automotive OBD II Scan Tools
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Automotive OBD II Scan Tools market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Snap-On, Bosch, Autel, Launch Tech, TEXA, THINKCAR, Opus IVS, Topdon, Hella Gutmann, Autoland Scientech, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Automotive OBD II Scan Tools market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
OBD Adapter
Handheld All-in-One Device
Tablet Scanner
Market segment by Function
Basic Code Reader
Full-Function Scanner
Market segment by Deployment Method
On-Premises
On-Premises + Cloud
Market segment by Application
Passenger Car
Commercial Vehicle
Major players covered
Snap-On
Bosch
Autel
Launch Tech
TEXA
THINKCAR
Opus IVS
Topdon
Hella Gutmann
Autoland Scientech
Shenzhen Xtooltech Intelligent
Foxwell
ANCEL
Innova
OBDeleven
Autocom
FCAR Technology
Repairify
Jinbenteng S&T
Gearwrench (Apex Tool)
Autophix Tech
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Automotive OBD II Scan Tools product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Automotive OBD II Scan Tools, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Automotive OBD II Scan Tools from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Automotive OBD II Scan Tools competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Automotive OBD II Scan Tools breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Automotive OBD II Scan Tools market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Automotive OBD II Scan Tools.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Automotive OBD II Scan Tools sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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