Overview of the global automotive immobilizer market
The installation of anti-theft systems in passenger cars and commercial vehicles is increasing due to the rising demand for personal vehicle security and safety. As a result, a large number of leading OEMs are offering emergency call and stolen vehicle tracking technologies and engine immobilizers to improve the anti-theft characteristics of the vehicles. The automotive insurance companies are offering discounts on these vehicles. Research analysis on the global automotive immobilizer market identifies that the availability of cheaper insurance for vehicles equipped with anti-theft technologies such as immobilizer anti-theft system will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. For instance, various insurance premium discounts are provided for the Canadian standard-compliant immobilizers in Canada. This standard is approved by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. This will enhance the consumer awareness and drive the adoption of automotive immobilizers. Technavio’s market research analysts predict that in terms of units, this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period.
The automotive immobilizer market is witnessing growth in APAC mainly due to the booming economy of countries such as China and India and the growth of the automotive industry. The penetration and rate of adoption of anti-theft systems such as automotive immobilizers will continue to increase in both passenger cars and commercial vehicles in this region due to the growth of the developed Asian economies such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
The automotive immobilizer market is characterized by the presence of numerous vendors. The majority of key players are concentrated in the North American and European countries such as Germany, France, and the US. To improve their market positions, the vendors in the vehicle immobilizer market are focusing on technological advancements in terms of functionality, reliability, and accuracy.
Key vendors in this market are -
- Continental
- Delphi
- Bosch
- Hella
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Other prominent vendors in the market include Alps Electric, AutoWatch, Dynamco, Lear Corporation, Mastergard Enterprises, NXP Semiconductors, Ravelco, STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION, TOKAI RIKA, Valeo, and ZF TRW Automotive.
Segmentation by vehicle type and analysis of the automotive immobilizer market
- Passenger cars
- Commercial vehicles
In the passenger cars segment, the sales volume of mid-segment and premium segment vehicles are increasing in Europe, whereas, the demand for entry-level vehicles is increasing from Asian economies. This will boost the adoption of immobilizers in these vehicles. The rising number of reported instances of hacking into the system for unauthorized entry into cars, compelled governments to introduce stringent regulations regarding the vulnerability in electronic security systems. This in turn, will boost the demand for car immobilizer and vehicle immobilizer.
Segmentation by key stakeholder and analysis of the automotive immobilizer market
The OEM immobilizer segment for passenger cars consists of factory-fitted immobilizers. The expected largest market for automotive immobilizers in terms of volume is Asia. Manufacturers are focusing on enhancing the functions of key fobs by integrating them with smartphones. This will provide a higher level of security using a linked immobilizer system. This in turn, will drive the growth prospects for the vehicle immobilizer market.
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 immobilizer market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global automotive immobilizer market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global automotive immobilizer market?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global automotive immobilizer 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 immobilizer market?
PART 01: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PART 02: SCOPE OF THE REPORT
PART 03: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
PART 04: INTRODUCTION
PART 05: MARKET LANDSCAPE
- Market overview
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY VEHICLE TYPE
- Global automotive immobilizer system: Passenger cars
- Global automotive immobilizer system: Commercial vehicles
PART 07: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY KEY STAKEHOLDER
- Global automotive immobilizer market: OEM
- Global automotive immobilizer system: Aftermarket
PART 08: REGIONAL LANDSCAPE
- Geographical segmentation
- Regional comparison
- APAC – Market size & forecast
- Americas – Market size & forecast
- EMEA – Market size & forecast
- Market opportunity
PART 09: DECISION FRAMEWORK
PART 10: DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
PART 11: MARKET TRENDS
- Development of advanced intelligent key with touch controls
- Adoption of biometric-based vehicle security systems, diminishing the role of immobilizers
PART 12: VENDOR LANDSCAPE
- Competitive landscape
- Other prominent vendors
PART 13: KEY VENDOR ANALYSIS
- Continental
- Delphi
- Bosch
- Hella
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
PART 14: APPENDIX
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape