Dubai, UAE – December 2, 2025 - Kings Research has released its latest research report, “Global Automotive Connectors Market: Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2025–2032.” The report covers market sizing, segmentation (type, system, application, vehicle, region), regional dynamics, and competitive strategy in the automotive connectors industry - essential reading for automotive OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, connector manufacturers, and vehicle-electrification investors.
According to Kings Research, the global automotive connectors market was valued at USD 6.46 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 6.82 billion in 2025 to USD 10.68 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.61% during the forecast period.
The market expansion is being driven by accelerating electric vehicle (EV) production, rising content per vehicle for connectivity and safety systems, growing adoption of high-voltage and high-speed data connectors, and increasing vehicle electrification and ADAS deployment across passenger and commercial vehicle segments.
Automotive connectors encompass a broad range of interconnect products, including wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, board-to-board, high-voltage power connectors, coaxial RF connectors, and specialized sealed and ruggedized connectors that enable power delivery, signal transmission, sensor integration, and infotainment connectivity in modern vehicles.
Connector design is adapting to demands for higher current carrying capacity, miniaturization, electromagnetic compatibility, and robust sealing to meet thermal and environmental requirements in electrified powertrains and advanced driver assistance systems.
Kings Research underscored the major factors boosting the expansion of the automotive connectors market:
1. EV electrification and high-voltage powertrain requirements
The shift to BEVs, PHEVs, and hybrids is driving demand for high-voltage connectors, junction boxes, and sealed interconnects. In the U.S., electric-drive vehicles already represent 18.7% of new light-duty sales, and BEVs account for 7.1% (Source: www.eia.gov). Growing EV adoption, supported by ~204,000 public and workplace chargers nationwide (Source: theicct.org), continues to boost the need for high-current, thermally robust connector systems used in battery packs and power electronics.
2. Rising content per vehicle for connectivity and safety systems
As vehicles integrate more sensors and electronic modules, demand for high-speed data and signal connectors is rising. By model year 2023, 10 of 14 major ADAS features surpassed 50% penetration, and key features such as AEB and lane-departure warning reached 91%–94% penetration. This widespread adoption of camera, radar, and controller-based systems increases connector density and complexity across vehicle electrical architectures.
3. Lightweighting and miniaturization trends
Automakers’ efforts to reduce vehicle weight and improve packaging efficiency are accelerating the shift toward smaller, lighter connectors and integrated wiring solutions. The rising use of ADAS and infotainment systems further supports miniaturized, low-mass connectors designed to maintain reliability while reducing overall harness weight.
4. Shift to zonal and distributed electrical architectures
The transition from traditional wiring trees to zonal and domain-based architectures is reshaping connector requirements. With ADAS penetration now measured across 98 million vehicles in the PARTS dataset, automakers are adopting modular, high-density connectors that simplify harness layouts and support faster data communication in software-defined vehicles. (Source: www.mitre.org)
5. Regulatory, safety, and environmental durability requirements
Stricter safety and performance norms require connectors that withstand vibration, temperature extremes, and moisture exposure. Regulatory-backed ADAS adoption, including the rise of AEB from 4% in 2015 to 94% in 2023, highlights the industry’s shift toward safety-critical electronics, all of which depend on sealed, durable, and corrosion-resistant connector systems.
For automotive OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, and investors, the automotive connectors market presents meaningful opportunities:
- Higher vehicle functionality and safety: Advanced interconnects enable reliable ADAS, infotainment, and powertrain systems.
- EV and high-voltage growth: Demand for battery-pack, inverter, and onboard-charger connectors expands addressable market value.
- Integration and cost optimization: Modular connector systems and harness-assembly services reduce assembly complexity and bill-of-materials costs.
- Aftermarket & retrofit potential: Electrification and electronic upgrades create demand for replacement and retrofit connector solutions.
- Sustainability and durability: Materials and designs that improve recyclability and thermal performance help meet regulatory and OEM sustainability goals.
Regional Insights
- Asia-Pacific (APAC): Accounted for the largest share of the automotive connectors market in 2024, supported by major vehicle production hubs in China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, strong local supplier networks, and rapid EV adoption in several Asian markets. The region’s dense automotive supply chains and proximity to Tier-1 and OEM manufacturing continue to drive demand for both standard and specialized connector solutions.
- North America: Represents a high-growth market driven by EV and truck electrification, reshoring of manufacturing, strong demand for advanced safety and connectivity features, and investments in high-voltage vehicle platforms. Demand is further underpinned by increasing vehicle software-defined architectures that require reliable high-speed interconnects and domain-specific wiring solutions.
Competitive Landscape
The automotive connectors market is competitive and features global interconnect specialists, diversified electronics suppliers, and regional manufacturers competing on product performance, reliability, system integration, and aftersales support.
Key players profiled and tracked in the report include TE Connectivity, Molex, LLC (Koch Industries), Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Aptiv, Amphenol Corporation, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD., KOREA ELECTRIC TERMINAL CO., LTD., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., KYOCERA Corporation, LEONI AG, GREENCONNCo., Ltd., YAZAKI Corporation, J.S.T. Mfg. Co., Ltd., and HENN GmbH & Co. KG.
Market leaders are prioritizing high-voltage connector portfolios, sealed and high-density solutions, strategic partnerships with OEMs for platform design wins, and value-added services such as harness assembly, testing, and lifecycle support to capture growth in EVs, commercial vehicles, and connected car programs.
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All market data are sourced from Kings Research proprietary analysis, validated against credible government publications and peer-reviewed research papers. Examples cited include: EIA – U.S. Energy Information Administration, ICCT – International Council on Clean Transportation, and MITRE – MITRE Corporation.