Automotive SoC Global Market Report 2025

Automotive SoC (Systems-on-Chips) denotes a high-powered semiconductor device equipped to execute intricate algorithms, incorporating numerous hardware accelerators and multiple specialized processing units integrated onto a single chip. This technology serves as a central hub capable of managing various functions, communicating both internally and externally within a vehicle. It facilitates the transfer of critical data, encompassing commercial information as well as pertinent data for vehicle management and safety purposes, enabling seamless data exchange within and outside the automobile.

The primary offerings within automotive SoCs encompass hardware, software, and associated services, predominantly applied across passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Hardware represents the physical components necessary for the operation of a computer system. These components find utilization in various applications including infotainment systems SoCs, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), intelligent transport systems, in-vehicle networking systems, and connected vehicle platforms.

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The automotive SoC market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $26.86 billion in 2024 to $29.12 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising complexity in automotive electronics, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) adoption, infotainment systems integration, electric and hybrid vehicles development, safety and regulatory compliance.

The automotive SoC market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to autonomous vehicle technology, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, e-mobility and battery management, connected car ecosystem, cybersecurity requirements. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of advanced sensor interfaces, advancements in heterogeneous computing architectures, emphasis on cybersecurity in automotive SoCs, adoption of functional integration and consolidation, focus on over-the-air (OTA) software updates.

The rising demand for electric vehicles worldwide is expected to drive the growth of the automotive SoC market in the coming years. Electric vehicles are those powered entirely by electricity or partially powered, operating on an electric engine rather than a conventional combustion engine. Automotive SoCs play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency, interactivity, and safety of electric cars, making their increase essential for market growth. For example, in April 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based organization, reported that over 10 million electric cars were sold globally in 2022, with sales projected to rise by 35% this year, reaching 14 million. This significant increase has boosted the share of electric vehicles in the overall car market from about 4% in 2020 to 14% in 2022, with expectations to rise further to 18% this year. Moreover, according to the IEA's Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, battery manufacturing projects are expected to adequately meet the demand for electric vehicles through 2030. Consequently, the growing demand for electric vehicles is fueling the growth of the automotive SoC market.

The rise of autonomous vehicles is a significant factor contributing to the growth of the automotive System-on-Chip (SoC) market. Autonomous vehicles, capable of operating without human intervention, rely on advanced technologies to process complex data, make real-time decisions, and navigate their surroundings. Automotive SoCs play a crucial role in this context by integrating multiple processing units, sensors, and memory components onto a single chip. This integration enhances the efficiency of computing tasks, supporting the intricate computations required for autonomous driving. As per insights from Gerber Injury Law and Carsurance, the production of self-driving cars is anticipated to reach 800,000 units globally between 2023 and 2030. Furthermore, the autonomous vehicle industry is expected to experience a yearly growth rate of 16%. These projections underscore the increasing prominence of autonomous vehicles in the automotive landscape. Consequently, the advent of autonomous vehicles is a key driver fueling the growth of the automotive SoC market.

Product innovations stand out as a prominent trend in the automotive System-on-Chip (SoC) market. Notably, leading companies within this market are dedicated to the development of cutting-edge technological solutions to reinforce their market positions. An illustrative example of this trend is the launch of the Snapdragon Ride Flex by Qualcomm Technologies Inc. in January 2023. This release marks a significant milestone as the automotive industry's inaugural scalable family of SoCs. The Snapdragon Ride Flex is specifically engineered to support both the digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance systems concurrently. Its distinctive feature lies in its pre-integration with the Snapdragon Ride Vision stack, demonstrating a cohesive integration of hardware and software. This integration is tailored for functionalities such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and efficient power consumption. The aim is to deliver optimal performance in a mixed-criticality scenario, emphasizing the product's adaptability and advancements in automotive SoC technology.

Major companies in the automotive SoC market are working on developing new products, such as safe automotive high-performance computing (HPC) platforms, to secure a competitive advantage. A safe automotive HPC platform is a robust and secure computing architecture tailored specifically for automotive applications. For example, in March 2024, Arm, a UK-based company known for providing processor intellectual property (IP) and software design solutions, launched its latest Arm Automotive Enhanced (AE) processors. These processors aim to enhance the capabilities of modern vehicles, particularly regarding software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and AI-driven applications. They improve the performance of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) by utilizing server-class capabilities and AI technologies, enhancing functions such as lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and automated parking. Additionally, these processors are designed to meet the computational demands of autonomous driving, enabling real-time data processing from various sensors and cameras to support better decision-making.

In April 2022, Qualcomm, a US-based company that specializes in creating semiconductors, software, and wireless technology services, acquired Arriver for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Qualcomm to expedite its efforts in providing leading ADAS solutions for various vehicle tiers and levels. It positions Qualcomm as a crucial technology partner in the automotive sector, focusing on modular and scalable solutions for autonomous driving. Arriver, a Sweden-based company, is known for developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and related technologies.

Major companies operating in the automotive SoC market include Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbH, Intel Corporation, Denso Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Broadcom Inc., Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, NEC Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Texas Instruments Incorporated, MediaTek Inc., STMicroelectronics NV, Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors NV, Analog Devices Inc. (ADI), Renesas Electronics Corporation, ON Semiconductor Corporation, Microchip Technology Inc., Marvell Technology Inc., Cadence Design Systems Inc., Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, Himax Technologies Inc., Nordic Semiconductor ASA, Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, Faraday Technology Corporation, Ambarella Inc., Telechips Inc., Infotmic Co. Ltd., Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited, Hyundai Autron Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive SoC market in 2024. The regions covered in the automotive soc market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive soc market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive SoC market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as gathering data, central protection solution. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automotive SoC market also includes sales of processor cores, hardware logic and peripherals which are used in providing automotive SoC services. 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 SoC 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 soc 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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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Offerings: Hardware; Software; Services
• 2) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars; Commercial Vehicles
• 3) By Application: Infotainment System SOCs; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS); Intelligent Transport System; In-Vehicle Networking System; Connected Vehicle Platform
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: Processor (CPU, GPU, DSP); Memory (RAM, ROM); Power Management ICs; Communication Interfaces (CAN, Ethernet); Sensors (Camera, LiDAR, Radar)
• 2) By Software: Operating Systems (Real-Time OS, Linux); Middleware; Development Tools; Application Software
• 3) By Services: Design and Development Services; Integration Services; Maintenance And Support Services; Consulting Services
• Companies Mentioned: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Robert Bosch GmbH; Intel Corporation; Denso Corporation; Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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