Automotive Keyless Entry System Global Market Report 2024

The automotive keyless entry system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.53 billion in 2023 to $1.7 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to consumer demand, the growth of the automotive industry, adherence to regulatory standards, an increase in vehicle production, and growing awareness of vehicle security.

The automotive keyless entry system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.65 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. Projected growth is driven by smart connectivity, emerging markets, electric and autonomous vehicles, rising consumer expectations, and a global increase in vehicle ownership. Key trends include integration with connected car technologies, technological advancements, ongoing innovations, biometric integration, and advanced encryption techniques.

The increasing emphasis on safety and security in vehicles is fueling the expansion of the automotive keyless entry system market. Growing concerns about safeguarding vehicles and their components have heightened interest in safety features, making them a standard inclusion in various vehicle types, including economical options such as trucks and crossovers. This heightened focus on vehicle safety has led to a surge in demand for keyless entry systems, leveraging radio frequency signals to remotely control locking, unlocking, and engine start functions. These systems not only enhance security but also provide convenient access to vehicles. For instance, in 2022, 1,001,967 vehicles were reported stolen in the US, marking a 7% increase from 2021, emphasizing the importance of robust security measures. As safety becomes a paramount consideration for consumers, the automotive keyless entry system market is poised for significant growth.

The surge in the number of high-end vehicles is anticipated to be a key driver for the automotive keyless entry system market in the foreseeable future. High-end vehicles, characterized by superior quality and advanced features, are increasingly adopting sophisticated automotive keyless entry systems to provide users with a seamless and luxurious experience. These advanced entry systems not only ensure secure access but also contribute to the overall technological sophistication and convenience of high-end vehicles. For example, in July 2023, Porsche AG experienced a notable growth in sales, rising from 1,495 units in 2022 to 1,901 units in 2023, indicating a substantial increase of 27.16%. Similarly, Audi AG witnessed a growth in car sales, reaching 11,081 units in 2023 compared to 8,915 units in 2022, reflecting a 24.30% increase. This trend highlights the increasing adoption of automotive keyless entry systems in the high-end vehicle segment, driving the market's growth.

The integration of technologically advanced in-vehicle security systems, particularly those with advanced features such as engine start/off and AC control, is emerging as a notable trend in the automotive keyless entry system market. Companies in this market are strategically focusing on the development and implementation of sophisticated in-vehicle security systems. Automotive manufacturers are actively investing in launching new car models and updated versions of existing models that come equipped with advanced keyless entry technology. This eliminates the need for customers to purchase keyless entry systems separately, as the technology is seamlessly integrated into the vehicles themselves. As an illustration, in June 2023, Genesis Motor, LLC, a South Korea-based automobile company, introduced a new model of the Genesis GV60 featuring an innovative biometric, face recognition-based keyless entry system. This system, incorporating a door pillar-mounted camera, reads and recognizes the driver's face, allowing secure access to the vehicle, marking the GV60 as the world's first car to feature pioneering face recognition technology as part of its biometric vehicle entry system.

Major players in the automotive keyless entry systems market are strategically focusing on the implementation of phone-as-key systems to gain a competitive advantage. Phone-as-key technology enables mobile phones to function as virtual keys, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start a vehicle using their smartphones. As an example, in June 2021, Hella, a prominent US-based automotive supplier, introduced a digital car key equipped with ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. The HELLA Smart Car Access system embodies the concept of phone-as-key, providing hands-free access to the vehicle. This innovative system not only facilitates traditional access control functions such as door operations and engine start but also offers advanced features such as digital management of access authorizations, catering to the needs of car-sharing services and fleet providers.

In March 2021, Automotive Keys Group, LLC, a prominent US-based remanufacturer and distributor specializing in replacement automotive keyless entry remotes, keys, and related equipment, successfully acquired Midwest Keyless for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is geared towards enhancing the collective capabilities of the businesses, enabling them to provide improved services to customers and foster expanded relationships with locksmiths and professionals across the United States and Canada. Midwest Keyless, also a leading US-based remanufacturer and distributor, is known for its expertise in producing automotive replacement keys that meet high standards in the industry.

Major companies operating in the automotive keyless entry system market report are Robert Bosch GmbH, Panasonic Corporation, Denso Corporation, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Continental AG, Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Valeo SA, Lear Corporation, TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Alps Electric Co. Ltd., Omron Automotive Electronics Co. Ltd., Alps Alpine Co. Ltd., HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, Atmel Corporation, Marquardt GmbH, U-Shin Ltd., Kiekert AG, Delphi Automotive PLC, Alpha Corporation, Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG, Tokai Rika Co. Ltd., Minda Corporation Limited, Valeo Siemens eAutomotive Germany GmbH, Silca S.p.A.

North America was the largest region in the automotive keyless entry system market in 2023. The regions covered in the automotive keyless entry system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive keyless entry system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive keyless entry system market comprises primarily two product types such as passive keyless entry systems and remote keyless entry systems. Passive keyless entry systems, integrated into modern vehicles, enable users to open and start their cars even when the car keys are within their pockets or when the distance between the key and the car is considerable. This system is implemented across vehicle types including passenger cars, Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV). End-users of automotive keyless entry systems encompass both aftermarket retailers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

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The automotive keyless entry system market includes revenues earned by entities providing remote keyless entry services, passive entry (PE), passive start option. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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.


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