Automotive Ethernet Market Report 2025

The automotive ethernet market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.87 billion in 2024 to $3.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to bandwidth demand, data transmission speed, cost efficiency, standardization and interoperability, reliability and safety, scalability.

The automotive ethernet market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emerging automotive use cases, R&D investments in connected cars, standardization and compatibility, demand for over-the-air (OTA) updates, regulatory push for vehicle efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include industry collaboration and innovation, rise of subscription-based service, increased focus on environmental impact, evolving automotive software architectures, demand for in-vehicle connectivity.

The rising demand for motor vehicles has fueled the growth of the automotive Ethernet market during the forecast period. The integration of innovative solutions, including connected devices and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, into connected vehicles enhances innovation within the automotive industry, further driving the need for automotive Ethernet solutions. For example, in April 2022, a study released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgium-based standards organization, reported that 79.1 million automobiles were produced globally in 2021, marking a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Consequently, the growing demand for automobiles is anticipated to create a significant need for automotive Ethernet, thereby propelling the market during this period.

The anticipated growth of the automotive Ethernet market is closely linked to the increasing adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in vehicles. ADAS encompasses a suite of intelligent technologies designed to assist drivers in operating their vehicles more safely and comfortably. Automotive Ethernet plays a crucial role in handling the substantial data streams generated by ADAS sensors, operating at speeds reaching up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) and beyond. This high-speed capability is essential for real-time decision-making, where every millisecond is critical. As of December 2022, projections from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a US-based non-profit organization, indicate an expected presence of 3.5 million autonomous vehicles on American roads by 2025, increasing to 4.5 million by 2030. The growing adoption of ADAS in vehicles stands as a key driver propelling the growth of the automotive Ethernet market.

Technological advancements are a significant trend gaining traction in the automotive Ethernet market. Companies are concentrating on intelligent automotive Ethernet solutions to create the advanced, high-bandwidth communication systems necessary for next-generation vehicles. For example, in May 2022, Marvell, a US-based semiconductor design and manufacturing company, launched the Brightlane Ethernet Switch, aimed at enhancing security and reliability for in-vehicle networks while improving in-vehicle networking capabilities. This switch supports advanced applications such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and central gateways. It features lockstep dual-core Arm processing redundancy, advanced security attributes, and increased bandwidth. The switch complies with the ISO 26262 ASIL-B safety standard and is available in two models: the 88Q5152/51 and the 88Q5192. It is part of Marvell's comprehensive portfolio of automotive Ethernet products.

Major players in the automotive Ethernet market are concentrating on innovative solutions like multi-gig Ethernet camera bridge solutions to meet the rising demand for high-resolution, real-time video data processing and transmission in autonomous vehicles. The multi-gig Ethernet camera bridge solution enables high-speed data transfer between multiple cameras and ECUs (Electronic Control Units) in automotive systems via Ethernet connectivity. For instance, in July 2023, Microchip Technology, a US-based company specializing in designing and manufacturing semiconductor products, launched automotive-qualified 10BASE-T1S Ethernet devices, including the LAN8670, LAN8671, and LAN8672 PHYs. These devices support a data rate of 10 Mbps in half-duplex mode and allow for flexible topology configurations using a single balanced pair of conductors. They are AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified for high reliability in automotive applications and include advanced diagnostics for troubleshooting. Additionally, they support low-power modes and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) to ensure synchronized timing across networks. Microchip also offers development tools to facilitate integration into various automotive systems.

In September 2022, KPIT Technologies, a prominent Indian software company, successfully acquired four subsidiaries of Technica Engineering for a total amount of $82.2 million (€80 million). This strategic acquisition positions KPIT to provide comprehensive solutions for the automotive Ethernet industry. The acquired subsidiaries, namely Technica Engineering GmbH in Germany, Technica Electronics Barcelona S.L. and Technica Engineering Spain S.L. in Spain, were all part of Technica Engineering, a Germany-based manufacturer specializing in automotive Ethernet solutions.

Major companies operating in the automotive ethernet market include Broadcom Inc., Texas Instruments Incorporated, TE Connectivity Ltd., STMicroelectronics N.V., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Analog Devices Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation, ON Semiconductor Corp., Microchip Technology Inc., Marvell Technology Group, Keysight Technologies Inc., Marvell Technology Group Ltd., Visteon Corporation, Realtek Semiconductor Corp., Molex LLC, Cadence Design Systems Inc., Vector Informatik GmbH, Spirent Communications plc, ACTIA Technologies Group, TTTech Computertechnik AG, Excelfore Corp., Ruetz System Solutions GmbH, AllGo Embedded Systems Private Limited, Inova Semiconductors GmbH, KDPOF SL, System-on-Chip Engineering S.L., TSN Systems GmbH, Aukua Systems Inc., Acome Group.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive Ethernet market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive ethernet market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive ethernet market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Automotive Ethernet represents a high-speed communication protocol within vehicles, delivering substantial bandwidth to facilitate advanced vehicle functionalities including vehicle interaction, calibration, measurement, and diagnostics. This protocol, employing diagnostics over internet protocol (DoIP) among other methods, enables enhanced vehicular operations. By bypassing conventional cabling methods, Ethernet streamlines connectivity within automobiles, enabling all vehicle components to link through lighter and more efficient wiring. This innovation significantly reduces connectivity expenses and the overall weight of cabling systems.

The primary components within automotive Ethernet encompass hardware, software, and services. Hardware plays a crucial role in testing and validating automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and various vehicle technology systems. This hardware category involves diverse tools such as media converters, switches, capture modules, and other related equipment. The applications of automotive Ethernet span across multiple functionalities including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment, powertrain, body and comfort, as well as chassis systems. These applications cater to a wide range of vehicle types such as passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and farming and off-highway vehicles.

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