Asia Pacific Automotive Relay Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Asia Pacific Automotive Relay Market Outlook

The Asia Pacific automotive relay market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% between 2024 and 2032. The market is being aided by the increasing demand for protective relays.

Key Takeaways:

• China is expected to constitute a major portion of the Asia Pacific automotive relay market share.

• Increasing vehicle production in the Asia Pacific is expected to surge the demand for automotive relays. 

• The increasing demand for protective relays is expected to favour the market growth.

As the automotive industry switches towards the adoption of powerful (800V) EV batteries, significant risks related to passenger safety have emerged. To combat this challenge, companies are integrating innovative solid-state relay solutions into their vehicles, which are up to 90% smaller and 10 times more durable than electromechanical automotive relays. They also possess a higher insolation capacity and are faster than electromechanical automotive relays. This is expected to drive the Asia Pacific automotive relay market expansion over the forecast period.

The increasing demand for protective relays has become one of the key Asia Pacific automotive relay market trends. Such relays ensure that the flow of current does not exceed a preset threshold limit, which can damage the automotive equipment. Moreover, they prevent equipment damage from high temperature or through reverse polarity connections.

Time relays are expected to remain an integral component of automobiles because of their numerous applications which enhance passenger comfort and convenience. This includes leaving a time gap between the moment headlights are switched off and passengers exit the vehicle so that visibility and safety can be improved. Time relays are also used to control the movement of windshield wipers for optimising the driving experience. This is expected to drive the Asia Pacific automotive relay market growth in the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

Asia Pacific Automotive Relay Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Relay Type

• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Relays

• Plug-In Relays

• High Voltage Relays

• Protective Relays

• Time Relays

• Signal Relays

Market Breakup by Vehicle Type

• Passenger Cars

• Commercial Vehicles

• Electric Vehicles

Market Breakup by Ampere

• 5A – 15A Relay

• 16A – 35A Relay

• >35A Relay

Market Breakup by Application

• Locking System

• ABS Control

• Engine Management Modules

• Lamps/Lights

• Others

Market Breakup by Country

• China

• Japan

• India

• ASEAN

• Australia

• Others

The key Asia Pacific automotive relay market players are Denson Corp., Panasonic Holdings Corp., Fujitsu Ltd., Nidec Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, TE Connectivity Ltd., Mitsuba Corp., Zettler Group, BETA Electric Industry Co. Ltd., Hongfa Technology Co. Ltd., and Song Chuan Group Company, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report