This study presents historical demand data (1999, 2004 and 2009) plus forecasts for 2014 and 2019 by sensor product, world region and for 24 countries. The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles industry competitors, including Bosch, DENSO, Delphi, Siemens and Valeo.

Global demand to advance 11.7% yearly through 2014

Global demand for light vehicle original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automotive sensors will advance 11.7 percent annually through 2014 to $15.8 billion, rebounding from depressed 2009 levels. In addition to the expected recovery from the 2008-2009 recession, automotive sensor demand will receive uplift from increasing regulatory pressure and the continued search among automakers for cost-effective ways to differentiate their products. Sensor demand grows hand-inhand with electronics demand, which itself has expanded substantially during the past decade, despite the impact of the recession in developed markets.

Emerging markets to grow faster, yet offer less sensor revenues per vehicle

The 2008-2009 recession caused developed and emerging automotive markets to bifurcate, with the former suffering from massive sales drop-offs while the latter moved forward, apparently from strength to strength. The sheer recessioncaused abnormality of the global market for light vehicles and the electronics and sensors they contain can be seen in 2009 sales performance. Sales in key developed markets such as the US, Western Europe and Japan fell 9.2, 2.1 and 4.4 percent per year, respectively, from 2004 to 2009, while ascendant emerging markets Brazil, China, and India grew 14.1, 26.4 and 12.1 percent per year, respectively, during the same period. While the faster-growing emerging markets will likely set the global pace going forward, they do not produce the same per-vehicle sensor revenues because many of the sensor technologies they currently contain and will use in the future have already been commoditized in terms of price.

Automotive sensors to continue as leader in new technology applications

The industry continues to be a leader in finding ever more applications for microelectromechanical sensor (MEMS) technologies, including new inertia, pressure and position sensing roles. Beyond advantages in packaging and reliability, perhaps the greatest benefit of MEMS technology to the auto industry is in terms of cost, which can be significantly lower than competing technologies. Other sensors of interest include object and headway detection systems, which can utilize a mix of sonic, laser, radar and vision technologies to avoid accidents and increase vehicle safety. In developed markets, the coming decade is rapidly shaping up to be one focused on expanding the driver’s capabilities to react to events or to see further and anticipate more fully any potential challenge ahead on the roadway, and sensors are slated to play major roles. However, in the medium term, society’s new focus on frugality could signal a reduction in interest in the latest sensor applications.

Growth in engine/drivetrain, emissions control sensors to remain robust

Engine/drivetrain and emission control applications represent large, well established sensor categories. Future growth should remain robust in both developed and emerging markets as automakers seek new sensor applications focused on improved fuel efficiency and related carbon dioxide abatement, as OEMs worldwide react to rising fuel prices.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary
1 Summary Table

Market Environment
World Economic Overview
Macroeconomic Developments
Macroeconomic Expectations
World Population Overview
World Light Vehicle Overview
Light Vehicle Production
Light Vehicle Sales
Automotive Components Industry Trends
Environmental & Regulatory Factors
Pricing Trends
LIST OF TABLES/CHARTS:
1 World Gross Domestic Product by Region
2 World Population by Region
3 World Light Vehicle Production
Cht Evolution of Automotive Sensor - Triad Example
Cht Framework for Assessing Automotive
Technology Penetration
Cht Antilock Brake Cost/Penetration Profile
4 World Light Vehicle Sales
5 World Automotive Components Demand
 
 
SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
Basic Electrical Properties
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electronics
Component Technology
Subsystem & Device Technology
Automotive Electronics
Sensor Technology
Mechanical
Electrical & Magnetic
Ultrasonic
Solid State
Photoelectric & Optoelectronic
MEMS
Sensor Integration Trends
Automotive Electronics
Electronics Technology Evolution
Software Standardization & In-Vehicle Networks
Sensors Per Vehicle
Technology Penetration Profiles
Market Pull
Regulatory Push
Rapid Penetration
Niche
Advanced Automotive Powertrains
Hybrid-Electric ICE Powerplants
Advantages of the Hybrid-Electric ICE Powertrain
Fuel Cells
 
WORLD OVERVIEW
Demand by Region
Demand by Product Focus
Engine & Drivetrain
Safety & Security
Emission Controls
Other
Foreign Trade in OEM Automotive Sensors
LIST OF TABLES/CHARTS:
1 World OEM Automotive Sensor Demand by Region
Cht World OEM Auto Sensor Demand by Region, 2005
Cht World OEM Auto Sensor Demand/Light Vehicle
Production Relationship, 2005
2 World OEM Automotive Sensor
Demand by Product
Cht World OEM Auto Sensor Demand by Product, 2005
3 World Engine & Powertrain Sensor Demand
4 World Emission Control Sensor Demand
5 World Safety Sensor Demand
6 World Comfort & Convenience Sensor Demand
7 World Entertainment & Information Sensor Demand
 
 
NORTH AMERICA
North America: General
North America: Sensor Demand
United States
Canada
Mexico
LIST OF TABLES/CHARTS:
1 North America Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
2 North America OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
3 United States Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
4 United States OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
5 Canada Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
6 Canada OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
7 Mexico Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
8 Mexico OEM Automotive Sensor Demand

WESTERN EUROPE
Western Europe: General
Western Europe: Sensor Demand
Germany
France
Spain
United Kingdom
Italy
Belgium
Sweden
Other Western Europe
LIST OF TABLES/CHARTS:
1 Western Europe Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
2 Western Europe OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
3 Germany Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
4 Germany OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
5 France Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
6 France OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
7 Spain Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
8 Spain OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
9 United Kingdom Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
10 United Kingdom OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
11 Italy Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
12 Italy OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
13 Sweden Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
14 Sweden OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
15 Other Western Europe Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
16 Other Western Europe OEM Automotive
Sensor Demand

ASIA/PACIFIC
Asia/Pacific: General
Asia/Pacific: Sensor Demand
Japan
China
South Korea
India
Indonesia
Australia
Thailand
Taiwan
All Other Asia/Pacific
LIST OF TABLES/CHARTS:
1 Asia/Pacific Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
2 Asia/Pacific OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
3 Japan Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
4 Japan OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
5 China Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
6 China OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
7 South Korea Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
8 South Korea OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
9 Other Asia/Pacific Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
10 Other Asia/Pacific OEM Automotive
Sensor Demand
11 India Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
12 India OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
13 Australia Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
14 Australia OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
15 Thailand Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
16 Thailand OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
17 Taiwan Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
18 Taiwan OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
19 All Other Asia/Pacific Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
20 All Other Asia/Pacific OEM
Automotive Sensor Demand

OTHER REGIONS
Other Regions: General
Other Regions: Sensor Demand
Central & South America
Brazil
Argentina
Other Latin America
Eastern Europe
Russia
Poland
Czech Republic
Other Eastern Europe
Africa/Mideast
Turkey
Other Africa/Mideast
LIST OF TABLES/CHARTS:
1 Other Regions Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
2 Other Regions OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
3 Central & South America Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
4 Central & South America OEM
Automotive Sensor Demand
5 Brazil Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
6 Brazil OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
7 Argentina Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
8 Argentina OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
9 Other Central & South America Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
10 Other Central & South America OEM
Automotive Sensor Demand
11 Eastern Europe Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
12 Eastern Europe OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
13 Russia Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
14 Russia OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
15 Poland Macroeconomic & Light Vehicle Indicators
16 Poland OEM Automotive Sensor Demand
17 Other Eastern Europe Macroeconomic
& Light Vehicle Indicators
18 Other Eastern Europe OEM
Automotive Sensor Demand