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Automotive semiconductors leverage semiconductor materials such as silicon, germanium, gallium arsenide, and organic semiconductors to exploit their electronic properties. These components are vital in creating semiconductor devices essential for a wide range of automotive products. Their ability to modify electrical conductivity through magnetic or electrical fields makes them valuable in diverse applications and devices.
Key components of automotive semiconductors encompass processors, analog IC, discrete power, sensors, memory, and other essential elements. Processors within automotive semiconductors execute fundamental arithmetic, logic, and I/O tasks, directing operations across various vehicle components. They serve to control vehicle parts while coordinating user actions. Automotive semiconductors are utilized across passenger vehicles, light and heavy commercial vehicles, spanning propulsion types such as internal combustion engines, electric, and hybrid setups. Their applications include powertrain, safety systems, body electronics, chassis, telematics, and infotainment within vehicles.
The automotive semiconductor market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides automotive semiconductor market statistics, including automotive semiconductor industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an automotive semiconductor market share, detailed automotive semiconductor market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the automotive semiconductor industry. This automotive semiconductor market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The automotive semiconductor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $60.59 billion in 2024 to $67.42 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to an increase in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, a rise in disposable income, and the increasing use of electronic components in the automotive industry.
The automotive semiconductor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $106.76 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing popularity of autonomous vehicles, increasing government initiatives for automotive semiconductors, and increasing demand for passenger cars. Major trends in the forecast period include resistive ram technology (r-ram), product innovations, technology advancements, strategic partnerships, and the development of new products for automotive satellite camera modules.
The surge in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles is anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive semiconductor market. Despite the economic impact of COVID-19 leading to reduced demand for traditional petrol and diesel cars, there has been a notable uptick in the demand for electric and hybrid vehicles. The global shift towards emissions-free driving, driven by climate concerns and the pursuit of net-zero emissions, is a significant factor in this trend. The adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles not only contributes to environmental goals but also offers economic benefits, including reduced fuel costs and a shift towards locally produced power for vehicles. As of March 2023, data from the International Energy Agency indicates that the electric car market experienced remarkable growth, surpassing 10 million units sold in 2022. Electric vehicles constituted 14% of all new car sales, reflecting a substantial increase from approximately 9% in 2021. Therefore, the growing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles is poised to drive the demand for automotive semiconductors in the forecast period.
The automotive semiconductor market is expected to be further propelled by increasing government initiatives. Major government organizations are making substantial investments in semiconductor research and development, with applications extending to various industries, including the automotive sector. In August 2022, the U.S. federal statute known as The CHIPS and Science Act allocated $52.7 billion for American semiconductor research and development. This investment included a dedicated $2 billion fund for the development of semiconductors used in legacy chips for automobiles. The proactive involvement of governments in advancing semiconductor technologies is anticipated to play a crucial role in driving the growth of the automotive semiconductor market in the foreseeable future.
Technological innovation emerges as a prominent trend in the automotive semiconductor market, with major companies focusing on delivering cutting-edge solutions to fortify their market positions. These companies are integrating next-generation automotive semiconductor technologies into their products, encompassing artificial intelligence, IoT, algorithmic chips, ICs, transistors, intelligent sensors, and computing. This integration aims to enhance the reliability, compactness, and cost-effectiveness of devices and applications. In a noteworthy development, SiFive, Inc., a U.S.-based semiconductor company, introduced the E6-A series, S7-A, and X280-A in September 2022. These chip designs, leveraging machine learning technology, enhance failsafe capabilities to provide an autonomous driving experience.
Prominent players in the automotive semiconductor sector are also introducing innovative products to maintain their competitive edge. Infineon Technologies AG, a Germany-based automotive semiconductor manufacturer, unveiled HYPERRAM 3.0 in August 2022, as part of its high-bandwidth, low-pin count memory solutions portfolio. The standout feature of this product is a new 16-bit extended version of the HyperBus interface, doubling output to 800 MBps. Infineon's product innovation aims to offer a range of high-bandwidth memories with low pin count and low power, catering to applications requiring RAM expansion, including automotive vehicle-to-everything functionality.
In February 2022, AMD, a US-based semiconductor giant, finalized the acquisition of Xilinx, Inc. for $49 billion. This strategic move marks AMD's expansion beyond central processing units (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs), venturing into the realm of reprogrammable chips such as field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). AMD aims to leverage these technologies to enhance its presence in data centers, embedded computing, and telecommunications sectors. Xilinx, Inc., a US-based semiconductor and technology company, specializes in products used across automotive and industrial applications, including automotive gateways and body control units.
Major companies operating in the automotive semiconductor market include Infineon Technologies AG, STMicroelectronics N.V, Texas Instruments Inc., Renesas Electronics Corp, NXP Semiconductors N.V, Robert Bosch GmbH, Toshiba Corporation, Micron Technology, Analog Devices Inc., ROHM Co. Ltd., MosChip Semiconductor Technologies, Enkris Semiconductor Inc, Sanan Integrated Circuit, Navitas Semiconductor, Cypress Semiconductor Corp, GigaDevice, CR Micro, Saankhya Labs, ASM Technologies, CDIL, Hyundai Electric, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Meidensha, Fuji Electric, Nissin Electric, Shihlin Electric, CHEM, Fortune Electric, Silan, GaN Systems, Exagan, UnitySC, Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive semiconductor market in 2024, and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive semiconductor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the automotive semiconductor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.
The automotive semiconductor market consists of sales of microcontrollers (MCU), input and output devices, circuits, AD (analog and digital) conversion circuits, power supply components, in-vehicle communication circuits, and sensors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Automotive Semiconductor Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on automotive semiconductor market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.