자동차용 커넥터 시장 - 세계 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회, 예측 : 접속 유형별, 용도별, 차량 유형별, 지역별＆경쟁(2021-2031년)

The Global Automotive Connectors Market is projected to expand from USD 10.18 Billion in 2025 to USD 15.38 Billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7.12%. As specialized electromechanical components, these connectors are essential for joining electrical circuits and enabling the seamless transmission of power, signals, and data across various vehicle systems. This growth is primarily driven by the extensive electrification of powertrains and the widespread integration of advanced driver-assistance systems, both of which significantly increase the volume of wiring harnesses per vehicle. Reinforcing this demand, the International Energy Agency projected that global electric car sales would reach approximately 17 million units in 2024, creating a direct need for robust high-voltage interconnect solutions.

Despite this positive momentum in production and electrification, the industry contends with substantial challenges stemming from price volatility in key raw materials like copper and engineered plastics. Unpredictable fluctuations in the costs of these inputs generate instability within the supply chain and exert pressure on manufacturing margins. These financial stresses potentially hinder the ability of suppliers to consistently satisfy the rising volume demands of global automotive OEMs, creating bottlenecks in an otherwise expanding market.

Market Driver

The accelerating shift toward electric and hybrid vehicles acts as a primary market catalyst, fundamentally reshaping vehicle architecture to support high-voltage powertrains. This transition requires specialized interconnect solutions designed to manage higher currents for battery management systems and charging interfaces. Highlighting the scale of this electrification trend, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reported in January 2025 that new energy vehicle sales in China reached 12.87 million units for the full year 2024, driving immense demand for high-voltage connectors. To support such extensive automotive production, leading Tier 1 suppliers continue to secure significant revenue streams; for example, Bosch announced in January 2025 that its Mobility business sector generated sales revenue of €55.9 billion for the fiscal year 2024.

Concurrently, the widespread adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is fueling the need for high-speed data transmission capabilities. As manufacturers incorporate complex sensor suites featuring cameras and radar, there is a growing dependency on high-bandwidth interconnects, such as Ethernet solutions, to maintain real-time signal integrity. This growth is evidenced by Mobileye, which reported in April 2025 that its first-quarter revenue reached $438 million-an 83% year-over-year increase-driven by rebounding demand for its driver-assistance technologies. This trajectory underscores the essential role of advanced connectors in facilitating the reliable data flow required for safety-critical functions and sophisticated electronic architectures.

Market Challenge

Significant price volatility in essential raw materials, particularly copper and engineered plastics, poses a major restraint on the Global Automotive Connectors Market. Unforeseen fluctuations in input costs complicate financial planning and procurement strategies for connector manufacturers. When material prices rise unexpectedly, suppliers face immediate strain on operating margins, which diminishes the capital available for facility upgrades and production scaling. This financial instability makes it increasingly difficult for manufacturers to offer stable pricing and reliable delivery schedules to automotive OEMs, ultimately hindering the efficiency and reliability of the broader supply chain.

The severity of this financial pressure is highlighted by recent industry assessments regarding supplier health. According to the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, approximately 38% of automotive suppliers expected to operate at marginal or negative profitability levels in 2024 due to enduring cost volatility and market uncertainty. This erosion of financial stability directly impedes market growth, as suppliers are compelled to prioritize short-term cost management over the long-term capacity expansion necessary to meet the sector's electrification goals.

Market Trends

The implementation of Zonal Architecture Interconnect Systems is fundamentally transforming the physical topology of automotive wiring harnesses by transitioning from distributed control units to centralized zone controllers. This architectural evolution significantly decreases the complexity and length of required cabling, directly addressing the weight limitations associated with modern electric vehicle designs. As manufacturers merge multiple electronic control units (ECUs) into fewer, more capable zone controllers, there is a surging demand for high-density, modular connector interfaces capable of managing aggregated power and data traffic. For instance, during its 'Investor Day 2024' in June 2024, Rivian revealed that adopting its Gen 2 zonal network architecture enabled the company to reduce vehicle wiring harness weight by approximately 20 kilograms compared to earlier domain-based architectures.

Simultaneously, the adoption of sustainable and lightweight connector materials is gaining traction as automotive OEMs aggressively pursue carbon neutrality across their supply chains. Connector manufacturers are progressively substituting traditional engineering plastics with bio-based resins and recycled materials to reduce the embedded carbon footprint of their components while maintaining mechanical durability and thermal resistance. This movement is further supported by the engineering requirement to minimize component mass to optimize the range of electric powertrains. For example, in an October 2024 press release regarding the MCON 1.2 NextGen connector series, TE Connectivity reported achieving a 20% reduction in carbon footprint compared to previous generations through the use of biomass-balanced resins and optimized material consumption.

Key Market Players

• TE Connectivity Ltd.
• Phinia Inc.
• Yazaki Corporation
• Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
• Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd.
• Amphenol Corporation
• Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.
• Hu Lane Associates Inc.
• Korea Electric Terminal Co., Ltd.
• Kyocera Corporation

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Automotive Connectors Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Automotive Connectors Market, By Connection Type

• Wire-to-Wire
• Wire-to-Board
• Board-to-Board

Automotive Connectors Market, By Application

• Body Control & Interiors
• Engine Control & Cooling System
• Safety and Security System
• Others

Automotive Connectors Market, By Vehicle Type

• Passenger Cars
• Commercial Vehicles

Automotive Connectors Market, By Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

• 1.1. Market Definition
• 1.2. Scope of the Market
  • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
  • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

• 2.1. Objective of the Study
• 2.2. Baseline Methodology
• 2.3. Key Industry Partners
• 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
• 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
• 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
• 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Overview of the Market
• 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
• 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
• 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
• 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Automotive Connectors Market Outlook

• 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Connection Type (Wire-to-Wire, Wire-to-Board, Board-to-Board)
  • 5.2.2. By Application (Body Control & Interiors, Engine Control & Cooling System, Safety and Security System, Others)
  • 5.2.3. By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles)
  • 5.2.4. By Region
  • 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
• 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Automotive Connectors Market Outlook

• 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Connection Type
  • 6.2.2. By Application
  • 6.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 6.2.4. By Country
• 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  • 6.3.1. United States Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
      • 6.3.1.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 6.3.2. Canada Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
      • 6.3.2.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 6.3.3. Mexico Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 6.3.3.2.2. By Application
      • 6.3.3.2.3. By Vehicle Type

7. Europe Automotive Connectors Market Outlook

• 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 7.1.1. By Value
• 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 7.2.1. By Connection Type
  • 7.2.2. By Application
  • 7.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 7.2.4. By Country
• 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  • 7.3.1. Germany Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
      • 7.3.1.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 7.3.2. France Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
      • 7.3.2.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
      • 7.3.3.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 7.3.4. Italy Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
      • 7.3.4.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 7.3.5. Spain Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 7.3.5.2.2. By Application
      • 7.3.5.2.3. By Vehicle Type

8. Asia Pacific Automotive Connectors Market Outlook

• 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 8.1.1. By Value
• 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 8.2.1. By Connection Type
  • 8.2.2. By Application
  • 8.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 8.2.4. By Country
• 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  • 8.3.1. China Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
      • 8.3.1.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 8.3.2. India Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
      • 8.3.2.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 8.3.3. Japan Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
      • 8.3.3.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 8.3.4. South Korea Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
      • 8.3.4.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 8.3.5. Australia Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 8.3.5.2.2. By Application
      • 8.3.5.2.3. By Vehicle Type

9. Middle East & Africa Automotive Connectors Market Outlook

• 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 9.1.1. By Value
• 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 9.2.1. By Connection Type
  • 9.2.2. By Application
  • 9.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 9.2.4. By Country
• 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
      • 9.3.1.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 9.3.2. UAE Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
      • 9.3.2.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 9.3.3. South Africa Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 9.3.3.2.2. By Application
      • 9.3.3.2.3. By Vehicle Type

10. South America Automotive Connectors Market Outlook

• 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 10.1.1. By Value
• 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 10.2.1. By Connection Type
  • 10.2.2. By Application
  • 10.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 10.2.4. By Country
• 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  • 10.3.1. Brazil Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
      • 10.3.1.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 10.3.2. Colombia Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
      • 10.3.2.2.3. By Vehicle Type
  • 10.3.3. Argentina Automotive Connectors Market Outlook
    • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.2.1. By Connection Type
      • 10.3.3.2.2. By Application
      • 10.3.3.2.3. By Vehicle Type

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Drivers
• 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

• 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
• 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
• 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Automotive Connectors Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1. Competition in the Industry
• 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
• 14.3. Power of Suppliers
• 14.4. Power of Customers
• 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. TE Connectivity Ltd.
  • 15.1.1. Business Overview
  • 15.1.2. Products & Services
  • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
  • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
  • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
• 15.2. Phinia Inc.
• 15.3. Yazaki Corporation
• 15.4. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
• 15.5. Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd.
• 15.6. Amphenol Corporation
• 15.7. Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.
• 15.8. Hu Lane Associates Inc.
• 15.9. Korea Electric Terminal Co., Ltd.
• 15.10. Kyocera Corporation

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer