Global Automotive Radar Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

Market Definition

Automotive radars are onboard sensors that sense objects and measure their distance and speed. They are designed to use radar radio signals to detect potential hazards and support systems, such as radar cruise control, collision avoidance, or automatic braking, that excel in the security and navigation skills of the vehicle.

Market Insights & Analysis: Global Automotive Radar Market (2025-2030):

The Global Automotive Radar Market size was valued at around USD 6.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 34 billion by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 31% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. Various factors are associated with this market growth. The increasing number of vehicles on the road is significantly boosting the demand for the market. As more vehicles are introduced globally, advanced systems are required to be installed in them carrying numerous safety and navigation features like advanced driver assistance systems. For instance: the year 2024 saw global passenger vehicle sales hit an astronomical high of over 94 million, corresponding to a surge in the number of vehicles on roads. Automotive radars are integral for meeting requirements in developing markets in terms of the benefits associated with them. The rising number of cars in emerging markets further drives the growth. For instance, lane-keeping assistance is available on about 50% of newly sold vehicles in the United States by 2024. Also, Europe is the largest region holding 40% of the total market share of lane-keeping assistance in vehicles around the globe. It sold around 10.6 million new vehicles in 2024, creating an ample market demand. This trend underscores the importance of radar technology in enhancing vehicle safety and driving market growth.

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The booming self-driving vehicles with adaptive cruise systems are one of the driving factors boosting the Global Automotive Radar Market. Automotive radar systems are gaining ground in mainstream production because of their central role in accommodating an array of features necessary for autonomous cars. Automotive autonomous systems include driver assistance features from simple functions such as cruise control, as well as semi-autonomous to fully autonomous capabilities. It ranges from Level 0: No Automation to Level 5: Automation in all driving conditions. Examples include the 2024 model Cadillac Escalade with its Super Cruise system, adaptive cruise control in Genesis G90 & BMW X5 2025 model, and the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe with GM’s Super Cruise system, among others, featuring their respective autopilots at different levels. This rising number of autonomous vehicles will boost the demand for automotive radar systems, as they furnish essential data for safe and efficient navigation.

Globally, various government policies and initiatives are some of the crucial factors for boosting the market growth. For instance, the European Union's General Safety Regulation made ADAS compulsory for new vehicles in 2024 creating demand in the automotive radar systems market. Similarly, Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in the US created incentives for automakers to manufacture fuel-efficient technologies that also involve using automotive radars for various purposes. The Government of India is also rolling out the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme with an outlay of approx. USD 3.01 billion to pockmark and boost domestic production of electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen fuel cells for a period of 5 years (FY2022-23 to FY2026-27). These policies also promote vehicle safety, and environmental sustainability and encourage innovation and investment within the automotive sector, thus leading to lucrative growth for the market. In addition, government initiatives to create an enabling ecosystem and build robust EV infrastructure will continue to drive market growth during the forecast period.

Global Automotive Radar Market Driver:

High Prevalence of Accidents Creating Intensive Demand – The vast level of accidents reported worldwide is largely accountable for the high demand for automotive radar. As stated by the World Health Organization, accidents account for about 1.19 million deaths per year worldwide with 20 to 50 million left with nonfatal injuries. Such road traffic injuries remain the foremost cause of death among children and young adults aged 5-29 years. More than half of all road traffic deaths are among vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and riders alike. These increased statistics substantiate the need for urgent deployment of high-tech safety measures. This could be provided by the incorporation of automotive radar systems through their features integrated within the vehicles that tend to avert accidents. To prevent these large numbers of accidents the regulatory authorities around the globe are mandating the conventionalization of such safety features in new vehicles, hence, escalating the demand for automotive radar systems.

Global Automotive Radar Market Opportunity:

Emergence of 4D Radar Technology – The rise of 4D radar technology presents a significant opportunity for radar markets. This highly advanced technology can increase vehicle ambient vision whose image would be clear at medium range and in real-time with all 4-dimensions including length, width, height & time. This will further help in the precise detection of objects, pedestrians, and vehicles, making it a crucial upgrade for autonomous driving systems. Various companies like Continental AG, and Robert Bosch GmbH, have already started creating multi-frequency and multi-mode radar systems that enhance their applications in several environments. Fourth-dimensional radar technology also offers promising and advanced applications for the integration of other sensor technologies such as LiDAR and cameras.

Global Automotive Radar Market Challenge:

Limiting Robust Machine Vision Impending Market Growth – Radio waves have an irregular nature that limits their ability to identify objects accurately including vehicles. Applying gigahertz frequencies between 70 GHz and 90 GHz, applications of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems generally yield very narrow bands that hurt the angular resolution of radar devices. Moreover, the use of transmitter and receiver antennas puts radar systems in a bulky form, which becomes difficult to mount. It is, therefore, difficult for manufacturers to tackle challenges associated with classification, resolution, and sizing since solving one problem will hamper other parameters. In addition, environmental factors, such as weather conditions (rain, fog, snow), and objects of obstruction, such as buildings and trees, have a degrading effect on the performance of radars, resulting in inaccuracies. The general complexity of balancing these factors without compromising performance is quite challenging for the automotive radar market.

Global Automotive Radar Market Trend:

Advancement in Radar Technologies – Radar technological advancements are a key trend in the Global Autonomous Radar Market. Innovations such as Multiple Inputs, Multiple Output radar systems, and Digital Beam Forming techniques already show tremendous improvements in radar performance. They cover and improve the signal quality by radiating uncorrelated signals with orthogonal polarizations; hence, small targets can be detected at longer distances. Besides, the interaction between the radar and other sensor technologies like LiDAR and cameras creates breathing room for synergistic enhancement of autonomous driving systems. For instance, the AWR2544 radar sensor from Texas Instruments is a game-changing technology for safer, smarter vehicles, providing high-resolution imaging and accurate object detection. These advancements are, therefore, pushing the spontaneous adoption of radar technologies in autonomous vehicles further guaranteeing safer and more efficient transportation systems.

Global Automotive Radar Market (2025-2030) Segmentation Analysis

The Global Automotive Radar Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the global level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

By Vehicle Type:

• Passenger Vehicles
• Light Commercial Vehicles
• Heavy Commercial Vehicles

Based on the vehicle type, passenger vehicles lead the Global Automotive Radar Market. It holds approx. 68% of the total market. The progress within the segment is driven by safety and convenience demands in passenger cars. These include radar-based technologies in cars such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and emergency braking which is a fundamental part of ADAS. Such advanced features remain available in most cars in premium and luxury vehicles in a likely share trend in this market. Radar technology has undergone many advancements, which rightly make this measure an effective choice for passenger vehicles. For instance, Nissan ProPILOT Assist in models like Rogue, Pathfinder, and Altima uses a radar and a camera that work together with ultrasonic sensors to provide adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, and even the recognition of traffic signs. Tesla builds on these technology options by adding others such as the inclusion of cameras with the huge Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y lineup that are integrated into the autopilot system.

By Propulsion Type:

• Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
• Electric

Based on propulsion type, the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) dominates the Global Automotive Radar market. It holds approx. 72% of the total market value. Vehicles in combination with regions where the adoption of electric vehicles is growing at a very slow rate boosting the segment’s demand. They make the use of automotive radar systems extremely important for vehicle safety and operations, in providing functions such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and avoidance of collision. Currently, ICE vehicles are leading the market with their established infrastructure and continued demand.  They will continue to dominate the market during the forecast period.

Global Automotive Radar Market (2025-30): Regional Projections

Geographically, the Global Automotive Radar Market expands across:

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• The Middle East & Africa
• Asia-Pacific

Out of them, Europe leads the Global Automotive Radar Market. It holds around 40% of the entire market. The European automotive radar market is growing because of strict safety regulations and high-level safety standards. For instance, the General Safety Regulation, which came into effect in 2022, mandates the inclusion of various features. Such measures enhance road safety, which generates high demand for radar systems. Germany has the biggest market share among others, given the high demand for premium car segments that use ADAS features, such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot detection. For instance, in February 2024, Audi made announcements regarding the updates on the Q2 SUV, which include novel safety features and ADAS scheduled to be introduced during mid-2024. Rising government focus on safety and launches of new vehicles will continue to bolster growth for the automotive radar sensor market in Europe during the forecast period.

Global Automotive Radar Industry Recent Development:

• January 2024: NXP Semiconductors NV introduced a new 28 nm RFCMOS radar chip for advanced driver-assistance systems in modern vehicles. This chip supports distributed radar setups and helps transition from current smart sensors to future streaming sensors.
• January 2024: Texas Instruments Incorporated launched new radar sensor chips designed to create smarter and safer vehicles. The AWR2544 77GHz mmWave radar sensor chips enhance autonomy by improving sensor fusion and decision-making in ADAS.

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