Automotive Ethernet Market

Market Definition

The Automotive Ethernet Market size was valued at USD 2.63 billion in 2022 and is predicted to reach USD 11.23 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 19.9% from 2023-2030. Automotive Ethernet refers to the implementation of Ethernet technology in vehicles for communication and networking purposes. It is a specialized version of Ethernet specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of the automotive industry.

Automotive Ethernet enables high-speed, reliable, and secure data transmission between various electronic systems within a vehicle, including infotainment systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in-vehicle communication networks, and more. By leveraging Ethernet's capabilities, automotive Ethernet supports the increasing need for bandwidth to handle the growing data traffic generated by modern vehicle applications.

This technology plays a crucial role in enabling advanced features such as real-time video streaming, over-the-air updates, vehicle diagnostics, and the seamless integration of connected devices and services, ultimately enhancing the overall performance, safety, and connectivity of vehicles.

Market Dynamics and Trends

The growing automotive industry and the increasing production of automobiles are significantly boosting the growth of the automotive ethernet market. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, 85.4 million motor vehicles were produced around the world in 2022 as compared to around 79.1 million in 2021. With the increasing number of vehicles, the demand for Automotive-ethernet is also increasing, driving the growth of the market.  Also, the growing trend of connected & autonomous vehicles due to the growth of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), entertainment systems, navigation systems, and connectivity services is driving the growth of the market.

Moreover, the development in automotive ethernet technology such as automotive ethernet 2.0, BroadR-Reach automotive ethernet to allow multiple Automotive systems to access information simultaneously is further accelerating the growth of the market.

However, the compatibility issue between different automotive ethernet systems and ethernet’s vulnerability to cyber-attacks are the major factors restraining the growth of the automotive ethernet market.  On the contrary, the introduction of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) linked to advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to enhance emergency braking, pedestrian detection, parking assist, and driver drowsiness detection is expected to create ample opportunities for the automotive ethernet market in the coming years.

Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study

The automotive ethernet market share is segmented on the basis of component, bandwidth, vehicle type, and application. On the basis of component, the market is divided into hardware, software, and services. On the basis of bandwidth, the market is classified into 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps, and 2.5/5/10Gbps. On the basis of vehicle type, the market is segmented into passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and farming & off-highway vehicles. On the basis of application, the market is divided into advanced driver assistance systems, infotainment, powertrain, body & comfort. Regional breakdown includes North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.

Geographical Analysis

Asia Pacific holds the dominant share of automotive ethernet market and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. This is attributed to factors such as the growing automotive manufacturing industries in countries such as China, Japan, and India. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, China is the largest producer of automotive vehicles, manufacturing more than 21.4 million cars and 4.6 million commercial vehicles in 2021. 

Also, the rising adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) along with the stringent government policies for road safety in this region is further driving the growth of the market. For instance, in March 2022, the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highway issued a road and vehicle safety policy to create effective public awareness and the use of electronic components such as automotive ethernet for the effective functioning of ADAS and the overall safety of vehicles on the road, in turn drives the growth of the market. 

On the other hand, North America is expected to show steady growth in the automotive ethernet market. This is due to the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) which rely on high-speed and reliable communication networks for efficient power management, battery monitoring, and integration of advanced features. According to the latest report published from the International Energy Agency, the sale of electric vehicle reached 630000 in 2021, contributing to the increasing demand for automotive Ethernet solutions.

Also, the key players such as Microchip Technology and NXP Semiconductors N. V. plays a major role in the development of the automotive ethernet market in this region. For instance, in September 2022, Microchip technology launched a terabit-scale secure ethernet physical layer to support the transition to 112G Pulse Amplitude Modulation 4- level (PAM4) connectivity. Through this launch, the company aims to improve the transmission signal, connectivity, and high data transfer speed across ethernet switching platforms.

Competitive Landscape

Various market players operating in the automotive ethernet market include Vector Informatik GmbH, NXP Semiconductors N. V., Marvell Semiconductor, Inc., Elektrobit, Broadcom Inc., Microchip Technology Inc., Aukua Systems, Keysight Technologies, Cadence Design Systems, Inc, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Cadence Design Systems Inc, TTTech Computertechnik AG, Vector Informatik GmbH, NVIDIA, Delphi Technologies, and others. These market players are adopting various strategies such as product launches to remain dominant in the market. 

For instance, in June 2022, Marvell launched an automotive-grade ethernet switch chip named Brightlane Ethernet switch that features higher bandwidth and port counts. The new switch chip supports up to 16 interface ports and Ethernet speeds ranging from 10 Mb/s to 1 Gb/s, as well as an advanced security subsystem to protect against hackers. 

Also, in May 2022, Broadcom Inc. launched high bandwidth monolithic automotive Ethernet switch device named BCM8958X. Through this launch, the company aims to provide the growing bandwidth requirement for Automotive networking applications. Moreover, in November 2021, Elektrobit Launched industry-first automotive ethernet switch firmware for secure, high-performance, Automotive communications. The new ethernet featured high-speed, high-bandwidth networks necessary for EVs, advanced ADAS, and self-driving vehicles. 

Furthermore, in February 2020, Marvell Technology Group Ltd. launched the new power-efficient second-generation automotive ethernet physical layer 100BASE-T1 PHY. The new PHY is more optimized and can transmit data from 100 Mbps to multi-gigabytes.

Key Benefits

• The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the automotive ethernet market from 2023 to 2030, which assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities.

• The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the automotive ethernet market including the current and future trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the automotive ethernet market is provided in the report. 

• Competitive analysis of the players, along with their market share is provided in the report.

• SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated in the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.

Key Market Segments

By Component

• Hardware

• Software

• Services

By Bandwidth 

• 10Mbps 

• 100Mbps 

• 1Gbps 

• 2.5/5/10Gbps

By Vehicle Type 

• Passenger Cars 

• Commercial Vehicles 

• Farming & Off-highway Vehicles

By Application 

• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems 

• Infotainment 

• Powertrain 

• Body & Comfort 

• Chassis

By Region

• North America

  • U.S

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France    

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Denmark

  • Netherlands

  • Finland

  • Sweden

  • Norway

  • Russia

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Indonesia

  • Singapore

  • Taiwan

  • Thailand

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• RoW

  • Latin America

  • Middle East

  • Africa

Key Players

• Vector Informatik GmbH 

• NXP Semiconductors N. V.

• Marvell Semiconductor Inc. 

• Elektrobit 

• Broadcom Inc. 

• Microchip Technology Inc. 

• Aukua Systems 

• Keysight Technologies 

• Cadence Design Systems Inc 

• Texas Instruments Incorporated 

• Cadence Design Systems Inc 

• TTTech Computertechnik AG 

• Vector Informatik GmbH 

• NVIDIA 

• Delphi Technologies

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters	Details
Market Size in 2022	USD 2.63 Billion
Revenue Forecast in 2030	USD 11.23 Billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 19.9% from 2023 to 2030
Analysis Period	2022–2030
Base Year Considered	2022
Forecast Period	2023–2030
Market Size Estimation	Billion (USD)
Growth Factors	Growing automotive industry and the increasing production of automobiles. With the increasing number of vehicles, the demand for Automotive-ethernet is also increasing. The development in automotive ethernet technology such as automotive ethernet 2.0
Countries Covered	28
Companies Profiled	15
Market Share	Available for 10 companies
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