Latin America Automotive Semiconductor Market 2024-2032
Triton Market Research’s analysis estimates the Latin America automotive semiconductor market to witness growth at a CAGR of 6.39% during the 2024-2032 forecast years.
In Latin America, the automotive semiconductor market is set for substantial growth, largely driven by the region’s accelerating shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the region’s electric vehicle sales reached almost 90,000 in 2023. Policy measures and incentives for manufacturing and adoption support this surge. For example, the temporary exemption of import taxes on EVs until 2024, alongside exemptions from the new vehicle tax (ISAN), elevates the demand for electric vehicles. Further, the region’s vast renewable energy resources and initiatives to bolster clean energy technologies further support semiconductor manufacturing.
The countries assessed in this region include Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America.
Mexico leads the regional market, capturing a market share worth $1150.87 million in 2023
- The IEA noted that in 2023, electric car registrations in Mexico were up 80% year-on-year to 15,000. This surge in EV adoption largely supports the demand for semiconductor technology for varied automotive applications, thereby enhancing connectivity, functionality, etc.
- Further, in March 2024, the US Department of State announced a partnership with the Government of Mexico to explore novel opportunities to diversity and expand the semiconductor ecosystem under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund.
- This includes efforts to improve infrastructure, such as modernizing border crossings to facilitate trade, which indirectly benefits the semiconductor supply chain.
Market Forecast for Brazil
As Brazil’s automotive industry pivots towards more sophisticated and energy-efficient vehicles, the need for semiconductors in areas such as power management, infotainment systems, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is expanding. Government initiatives such as tax incentives for electric and hybrid vehicle production, investments in research and development, and partnerships with international tech firms are further fostering growth in the market. Additionally, the establishment of local semiconductor manufacturing facilities and strategic collaborations with global semiconductor companies are expected to elevate demand for semiconductor technology.
The market segmentation includes application, component, type of fuel, and type of vehicle. The application section comprises ADAS, infotainment, powertrain, body electronics, and safety systems.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are sophisticated technologies embedded within vehicles to support drivers in various ways. Examples of these systems include parking assistance, tire pressure monitoring, and adaptive front lighting. Additionally, ADAS can monitor driver fatigue and distraction, offering precautionary alerts or feedback on driving performance. Semiconductors are essential components in the sensors, processors, and communication systems that enable these technologies to operate effectively. Moreover, they facilitate the rapid processing of data from various sensors, allowing ADAS to make real-time decisions and ensure the safety and efficiency of the vehicle’s operation.
Contender Analysis in the Automotive Semiconductor Market:
Intel Corporation specializes in creating and producing essential digital technology products and components for the computing and communications sectors. The company’s product lineup includes processors, chipsets, motherboards, solid-state drives, server products, wired and wireless connectivity solutions, software, applications, and consumer electronics. A critical aspect of Intel’s offerings is the use of semiconductors, which are fundamental to the operation of their processors, chipsets, and various other products. Its customers include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), industrial and communications equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers (ODMs).
In March 2024, Intel and the US Department of Commerce signed a preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for direct Science Act.
Other prominent companies in the market are ON Semiconductor Corporation, Rober Bosch GmbH, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, and STMicroelectronics NV, among others.