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Automotive smart antennas represent advanced antenna systems engineered for vehicles, aimed at enhancing communication, connectivity, and safety features within the automotive sector. These sophisticated antennas leverage technologies such as beamforming and multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) to optimize signal quality, ensuring reliable connectivity across diverse environments. Specifically tailored for 5G networks, they provide high-speed, low-latency communication capabilities.
Key components of automotive smart antennas include the transmitter, the electronic control unit (ECU), and other auxiliary elements. The transceiver, a device capable of both transmitting and receiving signals, plays a crucial role in telecommunications and radio communication systems integrated into automotive smart antennas. It facilitates functions such as GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular connectivity, enabling seamless signal reception and transmission. Frequency types utilized encompass high, very high, and ultra-high frequencies, catering to various vehicle types including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles. Sales channels typically involve original equipment manufacturers (OEM) as well as the aftermarket.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are placing significant strain on the transport sector, especially in areas such as fleet maintenance and logistics. Increased duties on imported commercial vehicles, tires, and engine parts have driven up operating costs for trucking and freight firms, forcing them to either raise shipping rates or accept lower profit margins. Airlines and maritime operators are also under pressure, as tariffs on aircraft components and shipbuilding materials have pushed capital expenditures higher. Meanwhile, retaliatory tariffs in key export markets have weakened demand for U.S.-manufactured transportation equipment, further squeezing revenues. To cope, the industry is turning to fuel efficiency measures, alternative supply sources, and greater automation to manage rising costs while maintaining dependable service.
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The automotive smart antenna market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.85 billion in 2024 to $3.05 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for connected vehicles, increasing adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), regulatory mandates for vehicle safety, emergence of autonomous vehicles, and increasing focus on vehicle electrification.
The automotive smart antenna market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.01 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to proliferation of electric and autonomous vehicles, integration of advanced connectivity features, continued evolution of 5G and beyond, rapid urbanization and smart city initiatives, demand for enhanced safety and security. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in 5G technology, growing investments in R&D, technological innovations and cost reduction, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, adoption of beamforming and MIMO techniques.
The forecast of 7.1% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 1.1% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through tariffs on multi-band RF modules, active antenna elements, and signal processors imported from Taiwan and South Korea, raising costs for connected vehicle systems and telematics capabilities.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The burgeoning demand for connected vehicles is poised to drive the expansion of the automotive smart antenna market in the foreseeable future. Connected vehicles, equipped with technology facilitating communication with each other, infrastructure, and other devices, are witnessing increased adoption owing to their ability to offer heightened convenience, safety, and efficiency through features such as real-time navigation and remote diagnostics. Smart antennas play a pivotal role in enhancing the connectivity and communication capabilities of connected vehicles. Leveraging advanced technologies, these antennas improve signal quality, elevate data transmission speeds, and ensure more reliable wireless communication between vehicles and external networks. For instance, as per the Otonomo Report in March 2022, the number of connected vehicles on the road is projected to surge from approximately 237 million in 2021 to over 400 million by 2025, with an estimated 96% of cars expected to be connected by 2030. Consequently, the escalating demand for connected vehicles is a key driver behind the growth of the automotive smart antenna market.
Prominent players in the automotive smart antenna market are dedicated to developing innovative technologies, such as transparent antennas, to further enhance their offerings and maintain a competitive edge. These antennas, seamlessly integrated into the vehicle's glass surfaces, deliver enhanced reception for various communication systems, including GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular signals. For instance, in December 2023, LG Electronics (LG), in collaboration with Saint-Gobain Sekurit, unveiled a transparent antenna for automobiles. LG's cutting-edge film-type antenna, directly applied to vehicle glass, represents a significant advancement in telecommunications solutions for the evolving mobility sector. Compatible with a range of glass types and vehicle designs, LG's transparent antenna offers both on-glass and in-glass solutions, ensuring reliable telecommunications performance and scalability to meet increasing network demands. This innovative telematics solution supports enhanced connectivity through 5G, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), and Wi-Fi technologies, underscoring LG's commitment to driving advancements within the automotive solutions market.
In October 2022, Huzhou Desay SV Automotive Co. Ltd., a China-based provider of advanced automotive electronics solutions, acquired Antenna Technology Center Europe (ATC) GmbH, a Germany-based provider of antenna measurement solutions and services for the automotive industry. This strategic acquisition bolsters Huzhou Desay SV Automotive Co. Ltd.'s capabilities by integrating expertise in vehicle measurements, particularly in antenna technology. It expands the company's portfolio, enhances product development processes, and positions it to meet the evolving market demands for advanced and efficient antenna systems in vehicles.
Major companies operating in the automotive smart antenna market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Koch Industries Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, Panasonic Corporation, Denso Corporation, Continental AG, Ericsson, TE Connectivity Ltd., NXP Semiconductors NV, Harman International Industries Incorporated, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, Ficosa International SA, North West Company, Kathrein SE, MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH, Yokowo Co. Ltd., Calearo Antenne SpA, WISI Automotive GmbH & Co. KG, INPAQ Technology Co. Ltd., Airgain Inc., Huf Huelsbeck & Fuurst GmbH & Co. KG, Laird Connectivity, Lorom Industrial Co. Ltd., LS MTRON Ltd., Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH, Ace Technologies Corp., Antenova M2M Ltd., World Products Inc.
Europe was the largest region in the automotive smart antenna market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive smart antenna market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the automotive smart antenna market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The automotive smart antenna market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as telematics services, entertainment, and emergency services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automotive smart antenna market also includes sales of connectors and cables, amplifiers and filters, and GPS receivers. 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.
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