PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1731937
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1731937
Global Automotive SoC Market to Reach US$78.4 Billion by 2030
The global market for Automotive SoC estimated at US$56.4 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$78.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Analog ICs Component, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.1% CAGR and reach US$20.0 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Microcontroller Component segment is estimated at 4.1% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$15.4 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 9.1% CAGR
The Automotive SoC market in the U.S. is estimated at US$15.4 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$16.0 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 9.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.7% and 5.6% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.7% CAGR.
Global Automotive System-on-Chip (SoC) Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
Why Are Automotive SoCs Becoming Foundational to Software-Defined Vehicles and Intelligent Mobility Ecosystems?
Automotive System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms have become pivotal in the transformation of vehicles into high-performance computing environments that support advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, infotainment, digital cockpits, and centralized electronic control. Unlike traditional automotive electronic control units (ECUs) that manage isolated functions, SoCs integrate multiple processing elements-including CPUs, GPUs, neural processing units (NPUs), and signal processors-onto a single chip. This integration allows for high-speed data processing, multi-domain compute efficiency, and real-time response essential for next-generation mobility applications.
As the industry shifts toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), the vehicle’s ability to run complex software stacks, AI models, and over-the-air (OTA) updates depends on powerful and scalable SoCs. OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers are adopting zonal architectures that consolidate hundreds of ECUs into centralized domain controllers powered by advanced SoCs. These chips serve as the digital backbone for autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, V2X communication, cybersecurity, and high-definition visualization-positioning SoCs as indispensable to the future of connected, electrified, and autonomous transportation.
How Are AI Acceleration, Process Node Shrinking, and Heterogeneous Architectures Enhancing SoC Capabilities?
Automotive SoCs are advancing rapidly through innovations in semiconductor design, fabrication, and embedded intelligence. Leading-edge process nodes-down to 5nm and 7nm-are enabling greater transistor density, improved power efficiency, and higher performance within constrained thermal and power envelopes. These advancements are crucial for supporting compute-intensive applications such as real-time object detection, simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), and in-cabin AI-based monitoring, all of which require sustained, low-latency processing.
Heterogeneous computing architectures-combining CPUs for general processing, GPUs for graphics rendering, NPUs for AI acceleration, and DSPs for audio or sensor data processing-allow SoCs to efficiently manage diverse workloads within a single platform. Dedicated AI engines enable real-time inference for neural networks, powering features like driver monitoring, voice assistants, and sensor data interpretation. Integration of hardware-based security modules, virtualization support, and functional safety compliance (e.g., ISO 26262) ensures that SoCs meet the stringent reliability and cybersecurity demands of automotive applications. As a result, modern automotive SoCs deliver a blend of high-performance, low-latency, and safety-certified processing tailored to the evolving complexity of digital mobility.
Where Is Demand for Automotive SoCs Surging and Which Applications Are Leading Deployment?
Demand for automotive SoCs is surging across major markets including North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and China, where OEMs are aggressively pursuing electrification, digital cockpit upgrades, and autonomy. ADAS and autonomous driving are the leading application segments, requiring high-performance SoCs to process data from radar, LiDAR, cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and GPS modules in real time. SoCs are central to sensor fusion engines and AI decision-making units in vehicles targeting SAE Level 2+ autonomy and beyond.
In parallel, digital cockpits-featuring multi-display dashboards, integrated infotainment, head-up displays, and voice recognition-are driving strong SoC uptake. Automakers are increasingly consolidating infotainment, cluster, and HVAC controls into unified human-machine interface (HMI) domains powered by single-chip solutions. Electric vehicles (EVs) are particularly reliant on SoCs to manage power electronics, battery management systems (BMS), and centralized vehicle control functions. In commercial fleets, connected vehicle platforms powered by SoCs enable telematics, predictive maintenance, and remote diagnostics. As vehicles become mobile computing hubs, SoCs are becoming the core enabler across both passenger and commercial segments.
What Is Fueling the Global Growth of the Automotive SoC Market?
The global growth of the automotive SoC market is driven by a convergence of digital transformation, electrification, and the shift toward centralized computing in vehicle architectures. OEMs are restructuring vehicle electronic systems to support software-centric business models-making scalable, upgradable, and high-performance SoCs critical for feature development and lifecycle monetization. The demand for immersive in-cabin experiences, AI-based safety systems, and OTA-enabled service delivery is accelerating SoC integration across all vehicle tiers.
Semiconductor companies and automotive suppliers are forming strategic alliances to co-develop SoCs that balance automotive-grade robustness with cutting-edge compute performance. Investment in design tools, verification frameworks, and IP cores optimized for automotive workloads is enabling faster time-to-market and compliance with automotive standards. Regulatory trends such as mandated driver monitoring, ADAS features, and cybersecurity compliance are further expanding SoC deployment. As vehicles become increasingly intelligent, networked, and autonomous, a pivotal question defines market trajectory: Can automotive SoC platforms continue to scale in compute power, safety assurance, and architectural adaptability to serve as the central nervous system of tomorrow’s software-defined mobility platforms?
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Automotive SoC market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Component (Analog ICs, Microcontroller, Logic ICs, Memory, ECU, Other Components); Application (Advanced Drive Assist System, In-Vehicle Infotainment, Cockpit & Dashboard, Other Applications); End-Use (Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles, Heavy Duty Trucks, Buses & Coaches)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.
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