Global Automotive Door Control Unit (DCU) Market 2017-2021

This market research study identifies Continental, Brose, WABCO, and Sioux Logena as the leading players in the global automotive door control unit (DCU) market. A comprehensive analysis of this market is also presented by vehicle type (passenger cars and commercial vehicles) and by geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).

Overview of the global automotive door control unit (DCU) market

OEMs are focusing on technological advancements to improve the features in their vehicles due to the rising need for safety, performance, stability, and comfort. This in turn, is driving the adoption of electronic components in automobiles. Technavio's market research report identifies that the huge shift toward the electrification of automotive components will be one of the primary growth drivers for the global automotive door control unit (DCU) market till 2021. Manufacturers of the automotive industry are equipping their vehicles with sensors, actuators, accumulators, ECUs, hydraulic pumps, and on-board computers to enhance the features and functions. This in turn, is resulting in an increased penetration of door control units in automobiles. Our market research analysts predict that in terms of units, this market will grow at a CAGR of close to 8% by 2021.

The growing dispensable income, infrastructure, and socio-economic conditions, in addition to, integration of ADAS in automobiles requiring high electrification, are intensifying the competitive environment of the market. As a result, vendors are introducing modern systems with advanced and effective functioning such as the customization of different components. For instance, both pneumatic and electric doors or door access system or door entry systems can be controlled by programming the customizable DCU. The availability of customizable DCUs is identified as one of the key trends that will gain traction in the automotive door control unit (DCU) market.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The automotive door control unit (DCU) market comprises of many automotive DCU manufacturers. These manufacturers make DCUs based on the vehicle specifications. The declining price of DCUs and the rising demand for convenience and safety features in vehicles will strengthen the competitive scenario of the vehicle door control unit market. New automotive ECU manufacturers are experiencing huge possibilities to enter the market.

Key vendors in this market are -

• Continental
• Brose
• WABCO
• Sioux Logena

Other prominent vendors in the market include KOSTAL Automotive Electrical Systems, STMicroelectronics, Mitsubishi Electric, Stoneridge, Magneti Marelli, and Schaltbau.

Segmentation by vehicle type and analysis of the automotive DCU market

• Passenger cars
• Commercial vehicles

The adoption of automotive DCU in the passenger cars segment is increasing due to the rising sales volume of premium and luxury cars in developed regions.  The integration of ECUs, such as DCUs is encouraged in various modern vehicles due to the increasing penetration rate of electronically-assisted functionalities in these vehicles. This will drive the growth prospects for the vehicle door control unit market in the passenger cars segment.

Segmentation by geography and analysis of the automotive DCU market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

The sales volume of automobiles is very high in China and India. As a result, they are the major contributors toward the automotive DCU market in APAC. The low-cost labor and easy availability of raw materials in APAC are encouraging OEMs to shift their manufacturing bases to Asia and gain access to the APAC markets. This will have a positive impact on the automotive DCU market in the region during the predicted period.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global automotive door control unit (DCU) market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global automotive door control unit (DCU) market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global automotive door control unit (DCU) market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global automotive door control unit (DCU) market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global automotive door control unit (DCU) market?

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This upcoming research report on the global automotive door control unit (DCU) market offers insights into the significant drivers and trends influencing the growth of the automotive industry. Our reports for the automotive industry also follow a scrupulous technique for crucial data collection and offer an extensive analysis of fast growing market segments like automotive electronics.  

By taking into account the dynamically changing market scenario, exponentially rising demand for multiple products in the automotive sector, the market research professionals at Technavio present an all-inclusive picture of the automotive DCU market for the period of 2017 to 2021. Furthermore, our analysis focuses on helping the clients develop impactful marketing strategies to maximize revenue and keep pace with the continually changing market dynamics.

This forthcoming market research report on the automotive DCU market also covers vendors like Continental, Sioux Logena, Stoneridge, and Brose. According to our industry experts, the rising adoption of programmable ECU which provides the option to transition from pneumatic or electrical steering and to connect multiple may influence the global market during the next four years. Furthermore, to present clients with the ability to align with the highly volatile market scenario, this report on the automotive DCU market also covers geographies like the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. 

The upcoming industry research report for automotive DCU market also categorizes the drivers, trends along with the restraints that the automotive electronics sector currently experiences. This upcoming report on the automotive DCU market presents insights into the rapidly changing competitive landscape to give clients a detailed outlook of the forthcoming events within the automotive industry. Technavio also provides in-depth market assessments into the sectors such as automotive manufacturing and automotive components. 

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