Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Capacity Type, By Application (ADAS & Safety System, Body Electronics, Powertrain), By Propulsion Type, By Vehicle Type, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Research Methodology

A three-pronged approach was followed for deducing the automotive electronic control unit market estimates and forecasts. The process has three steps: information procurement, analysis, and validation. The whole process is cyclical, and steps repeat until the estimates are validated. The three steps are explained in detail below:

Information procurement: Information procurement is one of the most extensive and important stages in our research process, and quality data is critical for accurate analysis. We followed a multi-channel data collection process for automotive electronic control unit market to gather the most reliable and current information possible.

• We buy access to paid databases such as Hoover’s and Factiva for company financials, industry information, white papers, industry journals, SME journals, and more.
• We tap into Grand View’s proprietary database of data points and insights from active and archived monitoring and reporting.
• We conduct primary research with industry experts through questionnaires and one-on-one phone interviews.
• We pull from reliable secondary sources such as white papers and government statistics, published by organizations like WHO, NGOs, World Bank, etc., Key Opinion Leaders (KoL) publications, company filings, investor documents, and more.
• We purchase and review investor analyst reports, broker reports, academic commentary, government quotes, and wealth management publications for insightful third-party perspectives.

Analysis: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilized different methods of automotive electronic control unit market data depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.

• Market Research Efforts: Bottom-up Approach for estimating and forecasting demand size and opportunity, top-down Approach for new product forecasting and penetration, and combined approach of both Bottom-up and Top-down for full coverage analysis.

• Value-Chain-Based Sizing & Forecasting: Supply-side estimates for understanding potential revenue through competitive benchmarking, forecasting, and penetration modeling.

• Demand-side estimates for identifying parent and ancillary markets, segment modeling, and heuristic forecasting.

• Qualitative Functional Deployment (QFD) Modelling for market share assessment.

Market formulation and validation: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilize different methods of data analysis depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.

• Market Formulation: This step involves the finalization of market numbers. This step on an internal level is designed to manage outputs from the Data Analysis step.

• Data Normalization: The final market estimates and forecasts are then aligned and sent to industry experts, in-panel quality control managers for validation.

• This step also entails the finalization of the report scope and data representation pattern.

• Validation: The process entails multiple levels of validation. All these steps run in parallel, and the study is forwarded for publishing only if all three levels render validated results.

Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market Categorization:

The automotive electronic control unit market was categorized into five segments, namely capacity type (16-Bit, 32-Bit, 64-Bit), vehicle type (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicle), application (ADAS & Safety System, Body Electronics, Powertrain, Infotainment), propulsion type (Battery Powered, Hybrid, Internal Combustion Engine), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa).

Segment Market Methodology:

The automotive electronic control unit market was segmented into capacity type, vehicle type, application, propulsion type, and regions. The demand at a segment level was deduced using a funnel method. Concepts like the TAM, SAM, SOM, etc., were put into practice to understand the demand. We at GVR deploy three methods to deduce market estimates and determine forecasts. These methods are explained below:

Market research approaches: Bottom-up

• Demand estimation of each product across countries/regions summed up to from the total market.

• Variable analysis for demand forecast.

• Demand estimation via analyzing paid database, and company financials either via annual reports or paid database.

• Primary interviews for data revalidation and insight collection.

Market research approaches: Top-down

• Used extensively for new product forecasting or analyzing penetration levels.

• Tool used invoice product flow and penetration models Use of regression multi-variant analysis for forecasting Involves extensive use of paid and public databases.

• Primary interviews and vendor-based primary research for variable impact analysis.

Market research approaches: Combined

• This is the most common method. We apply concepts from both the top-down and bottom-up approaches to arrive at a viable conclusion.

Regional Market Methodology:

The automotive electronic control unit market was analyzed at a regional level. The globe was divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa, keeping in focus variables like consumption patterns, export-import regulations, consumer expectations, etc. These regions were further divided into fifteen countries, namely, the U.S.; Canada; the UK; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; Brazil; Mexico; UAE; South Africa.

All three above-mentioned market research methodologies were applied to arrive at regional-level conclusions. The regions were then summed up to form the global market.

Automotive electronic control unit market companies & financials:

The automotive electronic control unit market was analyzed via companies operating in the sector. Analyzing these companies and cross-referencing them to the demand equation helped us validate our assumptions and conclusions. Key market players analyzed include:

• Continental AG - Continental AG, a German company specializing in automotive equipment supply and electronics manufacturing, caters to the automotive industry with its products and services. The company is structured into five divisions: Tires, Interior, Powertrain, Chassis & Safety, and ContiTech. The Chassis & Safety division provides products such as passive safety & sensorics, hydraulic brake systems, Automotive Electronic Control Units (ADAS), and vehicle dynamics systems. The Interior division offers a range of products including commercial vehicles & aftermarket products, body & security products, infotainment & connectivity products, instrumentation & driver HMI, and intelligent transportation systems.

• BorgWarner Inc. - BorgWarner Inc. is a global provider of specialized systems and components for automotive powertrain applications. Their products, which are used in the production of sport utility vehicles, passenger cars, and light trucks by OEMs, are manufactured and distributed worldwide. The company offers solutions and technologies for internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles, catering to light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as off-highway applications. BorgWarner’s diverse product range includes turbochargers, emission and thermal control systems, transmission components and systems, synchronization devices, shackles, all-wheel drive torque transmission systems, and rotating electrical devices, among others.

• Denso Corporation - Denso Corporation serves a variety of sectors including automotive, consumer products, industrial products, and emerging fields such as security, healthcare, and biotechnology. In the automotive sector, it offers powertrain control systems, electronic systems, thermal systems, information & safety systems, and small motors. The company prioritizes R&D activities to create technologies and products that enhance safety and security while minimizing the vehicle’s environmental footprint. Denso Corporation operates in various regions including Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and South America.

• Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. (HELLA) - Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. (HELLA), a German firm, specializes in the manufacture of automotive lighting and electronic systems. Its parent company is FORVIA Faurecia. HELLA primarily functions through three business divisions: automotive, aftermarket, and special applications. The automotive division is further divided into two subdivisions: lighting and electronics. HELLA acts as a retailer of passenger car parts and a service partner for independent garages in the aftermarket segment. In the special applications segment, the company focuses on designing and developing lighting and electronic products for special vehicles, including caravans, agricultural machinery, buses, and construction machinery.

• Robert Bosch GmbH - Robert Bosch GmbH is a company that specializes in engineering and electronics. It conducts its operations through four main business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Energy & Building Technology, Industrial Technology, and Consumer Goods. The company, through its subsidiary Bosch Sensortec GmbH, offers motion sensors, a field in which it specializes within the consumer electronics industry. Robert Bosch GmbH provides a comprehensive range of sensors and solutions based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). Its motion sensor portfolio includes products for gesture and motion detection, such as inertial measurement units, gyroscopes, and accelerometers.

• Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc. - Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacturing, sale, and service of industrial machines and systems, transportation-related components, and automotive components across the world. It delivers engine management systems, including fuel systems, control units, intake and exhaust systems, ignition systems, engines, and sensors. Moreover, the company manufactures electric powertrain system equipment that comprises steering units, drive control systems, suspensions, brake control systems, car infotainment systems, drive train equipment, and other automobile system components.

• Autoliv Inc. - Autoliv Inc. is a manufacturer, developer, and supplier of vehicle safety systems. The company designs and manufactures automotive safety systems and offers passive safety systems such as frontal-impact airbag security systems, seatbelts, inflator technologies, side-impact airbag protection systems, battery cable cutters, protection systems, and steering wheels. It also provides anti-whiplash and pedestrian safety features. It caters to various automakers, including General Motors, Volkswagen, Renault, Daimler, Hyundai, BMW, Toyota, Ford, and Honda. It has manufacturing plants in Europe, America, Africa, and Asia. It also has technical centers and accident test tracks across the world.

• Panasonic Holdings Corporation - Panasonic Holdings Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures electronic products and devices for the consumer and commercial sectors. The company operates through six segments, namely Automotive, Lifestyle, Connect, Industry, and Energy. It has 532 consolidated companies (including the parent company) across North America, Latin America, Europe & Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Middle East & Africa, China & North Asia, and Asia & Oceania.

• Valeo S.A. - Valeo S.A. is an automobile industry tier-1 supplier and an OEM partner to major automakers globally. In addition, it is a technology company that recommends and innovates pioneering products and systems that contribute to improved vehicle performance.

• ZF Friedrichshafen AG - ZF Friedrichshafen AG is engaged in delivering active and passive safety technology for commercial vehicles and passenger cars. The company operates through seven divisions, namely Car Chassis Technology, Car Powertrain Technology, Industrial Technology, Commercial Vehicle Technology, Active & Passive Safety Technology, e-Mobility, and ZF Aftermarket. It has marked its presence in 230 cities across 40 countries across the world.

Value chain-based sizing & forecasting

Supply Side Estimates

• Company revenue estimation via referring to annual reports, investor presentations, and Hoover’s.

• Segment revenue determination via variable analysis and penetration modeling.

• Competitive benchmarking to identify market leaders and their collective revenue shares.

• Forecasting via analyzing commercialization rates, pipelines, market initiatives, distribution networks, etc.

Demand side estimates

• Identifying parent markets and ancillary markets

• Segment penetration analysis to obtain pertinent

• revenue/volume

• Heuristic forecasting with the help of subject matter experts

• Forecasting via variable analysis

Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market Report Objectives:

• Understanding market dynamics (in terms of drivers, restraints, & opportunities) in the countries.

• Understanding trends & variables in the individual countries & their impact on growth and using analytical tools to provide high-level insights into the market dynamics and the associated growth pattern.

• Understanding market estimates and forecasts (with the base year as 2022, historic information from 2018 to 2021, and forecast from 2023 to 2030). Regional estimates & forecasts for each category are available and are summed up to form the global market estimates.

Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market Report Assumptions:

• The report provides market value for the base year 2022 and a yearly forecast till 2030 in terms of revenue/volume or both. The market for each of the segment outlooks has been provided on region & country basis for the above-mentioned forecast period.

• The key industry dynamics, major technological trends, and application markets are evaluated to understand their impact on the demand for the forecast period. The growth rates were estimated using correlation, regression, and time-series analysis.

• We have used the bottom-up approach for market sizing, analyzing key regional markets, dynamics, & trends for various products and end-users. The total market has been estimated by integrating the country markets.

• All market estimates and forecasts have been validated through primary interviews with the key industry participants.

• Inflation has not been accounted for to estimate and forecast the market.

• Numbers may not add up due to rounding off.

• Europe consists of EU-8, Central & Eastern Europe, along with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

• Asia Pacific includes South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (Australia & New Zealand).

• Latin America includes Central American countries and the South American continent

• Middle East includes Western Asia (as assigned by the UN Statistics Division) and the African continent.

Primary Research

GVR strives to procure the latest and unique information for reports directly from industry experts, which gives it a competitive edge. Quality is of utmost importance to us, therefore every year we focus on increasing our experts’ panel. Primary interviews are one of the critical steps in identifying recent market trends and scenarios. This process enables us to justify and validate our market estimates and forecasts to our clients. With more than 8,000 reports in our database, we have connected with some key opinion leaders across various domains, including healthcare, technology, consumer goods, and the chemical sector. Our process starts with identifying the right platform for a particular type of report, i.e., emails, LinkedIn, seminars, or telephonic conversation, as every report is unique and requires a differentiated approach.

We send out questionnaires to different experts from various regions/ countries, which is dependent on the following factors:

• Report/Market scope: If the market study is global, we send questionnaires to industry experts across various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA.

• Market Penetration: If the market is driven by technological advancements, population density, disease prevalence, or other factors, we identify experts and send out questionnaires based on region or country dominance.

The time to start receiving responses from industry experts varies based on how niche or well-penetrated the market is. Our reports include a detailed chapter on the KoL opinion section, which helps our clients understand the perspective of experts already in the market space.