Market Trends of Radar Sensors Industry
Automotive Sector to Hold Significant Market Share During the Forecast Period
The robust growth of the autonomous car market has been instrumental in driving the radar sensor market. For instance, according to OICA, in 2022, about 81.63 million motor vehicles were sold worldwide. This was an increase of about 3.47% compared to the year 2020.
Blind spot detection (BSD), collision mitigation (CM), lane change assistance (LCA), parking assistance (PA), and rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA) functions are the most common uses of radar sensors in automobiles. The increase in AEB (automatic emergency braking) applications in the 77 GHz radar market is primarily responsible for expanding the market for automotive radar sensors.
The New Car Assessment Programme among OEMs, which integrates these systems to supplement camera devices for ADAS applications, is the driving force behind the development of radar technology. Radars offer improved safety and collision avoidance information when used with other sensors.
With the recent focus on safety in the United States, such as the release of new federal guidance for automated vehicles- Automated Vehicles 3.0 by the NHTSA, the market potential for ADAS has been extended to mid-end cars, resulting in a production volume increase. Many brands are increasingly employing radar sensors. The factors above are significantly impacting the market for radar sensors.
Furthermore, with the advent and demand for smart and self-driving cars, the market for radar sensors is expected to grow significantly, owing to the developments in the automotive sector. There are several vendors offering radar sensors for the automotive industry. For instance, Infineon provides a range of RASIC 77/79 GHz front-end radar sensor ICs as part of its comprehensive XENSIV family of sensors. These sensors are specifically designed for driver assistance systems, such as collision warning and adaptive cruise control.
North America to Hold Significant Share of the Radar Sensors Market
The North American radar sensor market is driven by high-end defense applications, smartphone penetration, autonomous cars, and consumer electronic devices. The increase in FMCW applications is gaining momentum in the region, especially short-range applications, as the region has the highest defense expenditure in the world.
The North American region is a pioneer in adopting new technologies, such as smart grids, smart homes, smart water networks, intelligent transport, and infrastructure with radar sensors technology. The advancement in rada sensor technology is expected to open new use cases across these industries, creating growth opportunities for the vendors.
The high penetration rate of smartphones is also expected to drive the demand for radar sensors as smartphone manufacturers increasingly include new sensors and features in their smartphones. According to GSMA, by the end of 2025, 5G will account for almost two-thirds of North America's mobile connections, equivalent to nearly 270 million contacts.
Considering the benefits associated with radar sensors, several public and private organizations are increasing their R&D efforts to further improve the efficiency of radar sensors, which is expected to positively impact the studied market. For instance, in June 2022, a leading automotive manufacturer in the United States registered a new high-resolution radar unit with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
