Research Methodology – Automotive Semiconductor Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Automotive Semiconductor Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Automotive Semiconductor Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
1 Factors considered while calculating market size and share
- Demand for different types of Automotive Semiconductors â Analog, Logic, Power, Discrete semiconductors etc.
- Penetration and growth of electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Trends in automotive technology such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), connected cars, autonomous driving etc.
- Development and adoption rate of infotainment systems in vehicles.
- The overall production and sales of automobiles globally.
- Region-specific demand and regulations for vehicles, affecting semiconductor use.
- Market penetration and distribution strategies of different automotive semiconductor manufacturers.
2 Key Market Indicators
- The growth rate of the global and regional automotive industry.
- Investment in automotive R&D activities.
- Trends in consumer's preferences for advanced and connected vehicular technology
- Regulatory environment and policy changes affecting the automotive semiconductor industry.
- The growth rate of semiconductor industry.
- Technological advancements and innovations in the semiconductor and automotive industry.
3 Growth Trends
- Increase in demand for electrification and hybridization of vehicles.
- Growing trends of IoT and AI in automotive industry.
- Increasing demand for in-vehicle infotainment systems.
- Greater adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
- Trends towards autonomous driving and related technology implementation.
- Growth of the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) to increase automotive efficiency and sustainability.
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Automotive Semiconductor Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Automotive Semiconductor Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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