Automotive And Transportation Connector Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Automotive and Transportation Connector Market Report is Segmented by Product Type (Wire-To-Board Connectors, Board-To-Board Connectors, and More), Application (Safety and Security, Body Wiring and Power Distribution, and More), Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles, and More), Propulsion, Sales Channel, and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Automotive And Transportation Connector Market Size and Share

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Automotive And Transportation Connector Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The automotive and transportation connector market size stands at USD 14.35 billion in 2025 and is tracking a 4.76% CAGR that will lift revenue to USD 18.11 billion by 2030. Growth now hinges less on sheer unit volume and more on the design complexity that supports high-voltage electrified powertrains, multi-gigabit data exchange for automated driving, and fast-evolving global compliance regimes. Demand bifurcates between legacy wire-to-board formats that anchor mature body-wiring looms and advanced high-density interfaces required for zonal vehicle architectures. Automakers’ shift to software-defined platforms keeps data-rate performance in focus, while sourcing policies shaped by geopolitical concerns push design engineers to qualify multiple regional supply bases. These crosscurrents elevate development spending on high-reliability seals, electromagnetic shielding, and thermal management, allowing suppliers that master these disciplines to capture outsized value per vehicle.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By product type, wire-to-board solutions led with 39.66% of the automotive and transportation connector market share in 2024, whereas high-voltage/EV interfaces are projected to expand at a 9.45% CAGR through 2030.
  • By application, body wiring and power distribution held a 38.25% share of the automotive and transportation connector market size in 2024, while advanced driver-assistance/autonomous electronics are forecast to grow at 12.23% CAGR.
  • By vehicle type, passenger cars dominated with 47.91% revenue share in 2024; light commercial vehicles post the fastest expected CAGR at 7.02% to 2030.
  • By propulsion, internal-combustion platforms retained a 67.88% share in 2024, yet battery electric vehicles will rise at a 7.13% CAGR.
  • By sales channel, the OEM route commanded 87.55% of 2024 shipments, though aftermarket business is climbing 7.32% CAGR on retrofit demand.
  • By geography, Asia-Pacific captured 45.31% of 2024 revenue and is advancing at 5.12% CAGR, powered by Chinese electric-vehicle production scale.

Segment Analysis

By Product Type: High-Voltage Interfaces Outpace Legacy Formats

Wire-to-board designs kept 39.66% of 2024 revenue, confirming their evergreen role in instrumentation panels, yet the automotive and transportation connector market now directs major R&D toward high-voltage assemblies that will grow 9.45% CAGR to 2030. The high-current category benefits from silicon-carbide inverters operating at 800 V, which demand reinforced creepage gaps and liquid-cooled pins. RF & coax connectors also gain renewed relevance as radar and camera counts increase. Suppliers such as JAE incorporate electromagnetic locks and emergency unmating in 200 A CHAdeMO plugs to satisfy global safety codes.

Standard ECU packaging still leans on board-to-board mezzanine decks, but zonal hardware elevates density beyond 120 pins per inch. Hybrid housings that mix signal and 50 A blades inside one header reduce SKU count and simplify automated pick-and-place. As a result, module integrators now treat the connector as a functional sub-system rather than a commodity fastening point, sustaining premium pricing inside the automotive and transportation connector market.

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By Application: Data-Centric Domains Capture Budget Share

Body wiring and power distribution commanded 38.25% of 2024 spend, yet ADAS and autonomous electronics will log a 12.23% CAGR as camera, radar, and lidar sensor proliferation intensifies. That uptrend positions ADAS connectivity as the fastest pathway to margin expansion for specialized suppliers. Cockpit entertainment platforms follow closely because immersive displays and over-the-air upgrades need multi-gigabit backbones.

The automotive and transportation connector market size for powertrain and battery systems is projected to climb in tandem with EV unit growth, opening space for scale economies on shielded high-voltage interfaces. Meanwhile, safety-security modules integrate redundant power pins within a single housing, limiting space overhead while meeting ISO 26262 diagnostics requirements.

By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars Anchor Demand Spectrum

Passenger cars accounted for the largest share of revenue in 2024, delivering 47.91%, and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.16% over the forecast period. However, the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment is projected to be the fastest growing, with a CAGR of 7.02%. Commercial fleets are increasingly adopting telematics-enabled maintenance planning, which boosts connector content per vehicle, particularly as fleet operators begin piloting autonomous platooning. In India and Southeast Asia, two-wheeler electrification is driving demand for miniature battery connectors capable of withstanding intense monsoon conditions. 

Light commercial vans, especially in last-mile delivery, are seeing increased connector counts as refrigerated payloads require independent 48 V power loops. Meanwhile, heavy commercial vehicles are adopting redundant 2-wire Ethernet backbones to ensure fail-operational control of steering and braking systems, further expanding the automotive and transportation connector market beyond traditional passenger vehicle applications.

By Propulsion: Dual-Track Portfolio Requirements Intensify

Internal-combustion offerings kept 67.88% 2024 share, so connector roadmaps must support both legacy 12 V nets and 48 V mild-hybrid add-ons. The automotive and transportation connector market share for battery electric drivetrains will rise at a 7.13% CAGR, accelerating unit volumes, propelling high-voltage pin shipments. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants demand dual power domains, increasing interface counts by 30–40% versus pure ICE.

Connector vendors hedge propulsion uncertainty by modularizing contact geometry so common housings can swap between 400 V and 800 V blades. That flexibility reduces retooling costs and positions suppliers to serve multiple OEM cycle plans regardless of propulsion mix.

Automotive And Transportation Connector Market: Market Share by Propulsion
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By Sales Channel: OEM Integration Dominates but Aftermarket Momentum Builds

The OEM route absorbed 87.55% of 2024 orders because connectors must be fixed during final assembly; nonetheless, 7.32% aftermarket CAGR showcases rising vehicle electrification retrofits and infotainment upgrades. Standardization programs such as Tesla’s low-voltage connector family simplify service-bay diagnostics, encouraging distributors to stock automotive-grade parts for collision repair networks. 

Component houses like Mouser now carry sealed headers rated for -40 °C to 125 °C and cross-reference them to VIN-decoded service manuals, enabling independent garages to participate in technology refresh cycles. The trend widens exposure for second-tier connector brands, otherwise missing from OEM nomination lists, expanding the automotive and transportation connector market.

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific contributed 45.31% of 2024 revenue, reflecting its position as both the world’s largest vehicle assembly hub and the fastest-growing electric-mobility cluster. Chinese OEMs generate concentrated demand for high-voltage and battery-management connectors, while Japan and Korea supply precision board-to-board and coaxial formats for global premium nameplates. Indonesia’s passenger-car output of 1.4 million units in 2024 underscored Southeast Asia’s rise as a secondary production base that stimulates local connector tooling even as US sourcing rules tighten qualification paths for Chinese-made parts.

North America maintains premium-truck demand that favors sealed circular power connectors rated beyond IP68. The Inflation Reduction Act channels incentives into domestic battery plants, spurring localized high-voltage terminal supply. Canadian copper output of 508,250 tonnes in 2024 shores up raw-material availability for regional stamping operations that hedge price shocks. Connector makers also confront upcoming U.S. content rules slated for 2027 that bar Chinese telematics modules, accelerating dual-source qualifications.

Europe combines advanced EV production with cost pressure from surging imports. Germany built 1.35 million electric cars in 2024, yet EU manufacturers lost 53,669 jobs in the same year. The European Commission’s Strategic Dialogue is funneling Horizon funds into interoperable 10BASE-T1S networking to cut harness weight, while Middle East and African projects tap Gulf smart-city investments and South-African export contracts. The UK’s pledge to lower industrial power tariffs by 25% from 2027 aims to restore connector stamping competitiveness.

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Competitive Landscape

Industry concentration accelerated, and scale advantages in automated crimping and polymer over-molding underpin continued acquisition activity. TE Connectivity and Amphenol extended reach through more than USD 3.2 billion in combined takeovers that brought thermal-management and fiber-optic know-how on board. Molex pursues zonal-architecture leadership via hybrid MX-DaSH connectors bundling 20 Gbps pairs with 50 A power blades.

Aptiv is separating its conventional wiring division to sharpen its focus on data-centric modules. Komax automated crimp-validation suites cut harness defect rates to one per ten million crimps, meeting zero-PPM mandates. Contactless inductive connectors remain an emerging niche, but pilot deployments in battery-swap stations indicate a future mobility use case that could disrupt traditional mechanical pin revenue streams.

Price competition intensifies for commodity wire-to-wire housings, yet technology leaps in board-edge and coax assemblies grant top-tier firms double-digit operating margins. Suppliers that master supply-chain traceability and region-for-region manufacturing stand to win incremental share as geopolitical pressures localize sourcing inside the automotive and transportation connector market.

Automotive And Transportation Connector Industry Leaders

  1. Yazaki Corporation

  2. TE Connectivity

  3. Aptiv PLC

  4. Molex (Koch Industries)

  5. Sumitomo Electric Industries

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • June 2025: Hirose launched the AU1 Series shielded USB-Type-C connector built to USCAR-2 and USCAR-30 vibration and heat protocols, rated to 105 °C.
  • May 2025: Kel Corporation and Iriso Electronics partnered to co-develop compact 9 GHz coax connectors for AD/ADAS modules, with mass production slated for late 2025.
  • July 2024: Leoni introduced the LIMEVERSE cable portfolio that uses 100% recyclable insulation and cuts embodied CO₂ by up to 50%.
  • May 2024: Molex unveiled MX-DaSH hybrid connectors that merge power, signal, and high-speed data for zonal architectures.

Table of Contents for Automotive And Transportation Connector Industry Report

1. Introduction

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Landscape

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Electrification Surge Spurring High-Voltage Connector Demand
    • 4.2.2 ADAS and Infotainment Integration Driving High-Speed Data Connectors
    • 4.2.3 Shift to Zonal E/E Architectures Boosting High-Density Board-Edge Connectors
    • 4.2.4 Safety-Critical Compliance (ISO 26262, UN R155) Heightening Reliability Needs
    • 4.2.5 Migration to Gigabit Ethernet and FAKRA-Mini Coax Interfaces
    • 4.2.6 Emerging 48 V Sub-Systems in ICE Vehicles
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Copper-Price Volatility Inflating BOM Costs
    • 4.3.2 Local-Sourcing Mandates Limiting Low-Cost Procurement
    • 4.3.3 Recalls from Connector Seal or Crimp Failures
    • 4.3.4 Rising In-Vehicle Wireless Sensor Nodes Reducing Hard-Wired Ports
  • 4.4 Value / Supply-Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Regulatory Landscape
  • 4.6 Technological Outlook
  • 4.7 Porter's Five Forces
    • 4.7.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.7.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.7.5 Competitive Rivalry

5. Market Size & Growth Forecasts (Value, USD)

  • 5.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Wire-to-Board Connectors
    • 5.1.2 Board-to-Board Connectors
    • 5.1.3 Wire-to-Wire Connectors
    • 5.1.4 High-Voltage/EV Connectors
    • 5.1.5 RF & Coax Connectors
    • 5.1.6 Modular/Hybrid Connectors
  • 5.2 By Application
    • 5.2.1 Safety and Security
    • 5.2.2 Body Wiring and Power Distribution
    • 5.2.3 Cockpit, Connectivity and Entertainment (CCE)
    • 5.2.4 Powertrain and Battery Systems
    • 5.2.5 Advanced Driver-Assistance/Autonomous
  • 5.3 By Vehicle Type
    • 5.3.1 Passenger Cars
    • 5.3.2 Light Commercial Vehicles
    • 5.3.3 Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles
    • 5.3.4 Two-Wheelers
  • 5.4 By Propulsion
    • 5.4.1 Internal-Combustion Engine Vehicles
    • 5.4.2 Hybrid Electric Vehicles
    • 5.4.3 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
    • 5.4.4 Battery Electric Vehicles
  • 5.5 By Sales Channel
    • 5.5.1 OEM
    • 5.5.2 Aftermarket
  • 5.6 By Geography
    • 5.6.1 North America
    • 5.6.1.1 United States
    • 5.6.1.2 Canada
    • 5.6.1.3 Rest of North America
    • 5.6.2 South America
    • 5.6.2.1 Brazil
    • 5.6.2.2 Argentina
    • 5.6.2.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.6.3 Europe
    • 5.6.3.1 Germany
    • 5.6.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.6.3.3 France
    • 5.6.3.4 Italy
    • 5.6.3.5 Spain
    • 5.6.3.6 Russia
    • 5.6.3.7 Rest of Europe
    • 5.6.4 Asia Pacific
    • 5.6.4.1 China
    • 5.6.4.2 Japan
    • 5.6.4.3 South Korea
    • 5.6.4.4 India
    • 5.6.4.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
    • 5.6.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.6.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.6.5.2 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.6.5.3 Egypt
    • 5.6.5.4 Turkey
    • 5.6.5.5 South Africa
    • 5.6.5.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Segments, Financials as Available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for Key Companies, Products and Services, SWOT Analysis, and Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 TE Connectivity
    • 6.4.2 Yazaki Corporation
    • 6.4.3 Aptiv PLC
    • 6.4.4 Amphenol Corporation
    • 6.4.5 Molex (Koch Industries)
    • 6.4.6 Sumitomo Electric Industries
    • 6.4.7 Lear Corporation
    • 6.4.8 Leoni AG
    • 6.4.9 Korea Electric Terminal (KET)
    • 6.4.10 Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik
    • 6.4.11 Luxshare Precision Industry
    • 6.4.12 JST Mfg.
    • 6.4.13 HARTING Technology Group
    • 6.4.14 Furukawa Electric
    • 6.4.15 ITT Cannon
    • 6.4.16 Hirose Electric
    • 6.4.17 Japan Aviation Electronics (JAE)

7. Market Opportunities & Future Outlook

  • 7.1 White-space & Unmet-Need Assessment
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Global Automotive And Transportation Connector Market Report Scope

The automotive and transportation connector market report contains the latest trends and technological developments in the market, demand by Product Type, Application Type, Geographical analysis, and share of major players across the globe

By Product Type Wire-to-Board Connectors
Board-to-Board Connectors
Wire-to-Wire Connectors
High-Voltage/EV Connectors
RF & Coax Connectors
Modular/Hybrid Connectors
By Application Safety and Security
Body Wiring and Power Distribution
Cockpit, Connectivity and Entertainment (CCE)
Powertrain and Battery Systems
Advanced Driver-Assistance/Autonomous
By Vehicle Type Passenger Cars
Light Commercial Vehicles
Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Two-Wheelers
By Propulsion Internal-Combustion Engine Vehicles
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Battery Electric Vehicles
By Sales Channel OEM
Aftermarket
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Rest of North America
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific China
Japan
South Korea
India
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
Turkey
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
By Product Type
Wire-to-Board Connectors
Board-to-Board Connectors
Wire-to-Wire Connectors
High-Voltage/EV Connectors
RF & Coax Connectors
Modular/Hybrid Connectors
By Application
Safety and Security
Body Wiring and Power Distribution
Cockpit, Connectivity and Entertainment (CCE)
Powertrain and Battery Systems
Advanced Driver-Assistance/Autonomous
By Vehicle Type
Passenger Cars
Light Commercial Vehicles
Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Two-Wheelers
By Propulsion
Internal-Combustion Engine Vehicles
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Battery Electric Vehicles
By Sales Channel
OEM
Aftermarket
By Geography
North America United States
Canada
Rest of North America
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific China
Japan
South Korea
India
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
Turkey
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the automotive and transportation connector market?

The market is valued at USD 14.35 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 18.11 billion by 2030 at a 4.76% CAGR.

Which product category holds the largest share today?

Wire-to-board connectors account for 39.66% of market revenue, reflecting their foundational role in body-wiring systems.

Why are high-voltage connectors growing faster than other types?

Electric-vehicle programs need 800 V architecture and 350 A charging capacity, pushing demand for specialized high-voltage interfaces at a 9.45% CAGR.

Which region leads global demand?

Asia-Pacific captures 45.31% of revenue thanks to China’s EV scale and expanding Southeast-Asian production hubs.

Page last updated on: July 5, 2025

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