Car Microphone Market Size

Car Microphone Market size surpassed USD 850 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at 3.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The automotive industry is experiencing a rapid expansion in in-vehicle connectivity such as telematics, Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication, and in-car internet connectivity. Automotive microphones play an important role in car audio, providing voice communication & control in a connected car. Furthermore, the development of connected car technology is increasing the product demand.

The scarcity of semiconductors is resulting in production obstacles for car microphone manufacturers. With reduced access to essential components, manufacturers may struggle to meet the demand for car microphone systems, leading to potential supply shortages. This can impact the overall growth potential of the market and hinder the ability to fulfill customer orders.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 impacted many markets including the car microphone market. The global pandemic had a huge impact on the production of goods & materials around the world. Automakers and suppliers faced logistical challenges including temporary shutdowns, reduced production capacity, and raw material & equipment shortages. The pandemic led to delays in vehicle production & innovations as manufacturers witnessed difficulties during the development, testing, and certification processes. Delays in introducing new models or updating information systems can directly affect the integration & use of microphones as these technologies are often incorporated into new or updated models.

Car Microphone Market Trends

The increasing demand for voice-controlled features and technologies in vehicles is estimated to drive the industry growth by 2032. Car microphone provides hands-free communication, allowing drivers to make phone calls without having to hold a smartphone or other device. In addition, With the integration of connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi into cars, the product demand has exploded. In-vehicle microphones provide wireless communication between the driver and the vehicle's infotainment system or connected devices, providing seamless communication. Such factors are augmenting the business development.

Car Microphone Market Analysis

In-car entertainment segment in car microphone market is expected to witness significant growth rate of over 4% during forecast period, and microphone shipment for in-car entertainment is expected to reach over 300 million units by 2032. The rising consumer demand for enhanced vehicle entertainment options can be attributed to the desire for more entertainment avenues. In addition, microphones in cars allow users to access popular streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora, by using voice commands. Users can search for songs, create playlists, or search for personalized recommendations without taking their hands off the wheel. The integration of streaming services with automotive microphone systems improves the usability & accessibility of digital content in cars.

ECM technology segment dominated the car microphone industry revenue for USD 500 million in 2022 and shipment of over 150 million units in 2022. ECMs are widely utilized in car microphones owing to their high sensitivity, low noise, and wide frequency response. The ECMs used in automotive microphone systems often utilize noise cancelation & echo suppression techniques. Rising consumer expectations for quality audio & clarity are boosting the use of ECM technology in car microphones. The demand for ECM-based automotive microphone systems is expected to increase with the growing need for better audio experience in cars.

Asia Pacific is the leading region in the car microphone market with over 35% of the global share in 2022. The APAC industry is driven by technological advancements in the automotive industry. Growing urbanization, rowing disposable income and rising standard of living of the population is increasing demand for standard as well as luxury cars.  Also, compliance with the safety standards & regulations for in-vehicle entertainment is gaining greater acceptance and leading to business development.

Car Microphone Market Share

Some of the major players operating in the car microphone industry is :

• AAC Technologies
• Akustica
• Blaupunkt GmbH
• Brüel & Kjær
• CUI Devices
• DB Unlimited
• Goertek Inc
• Harman International Inc
• Hosiden Corporation
• Infineon Technologies
• Kingstate Electronics Corp
• Knowles Electronics LLC
• PUI Audio
• STM Microelectronics
• TDK Invense.

These players focus on strategic partnerships and new product launches & commercialization for market expansion.

Car Microphone Industry News:

• In January 2023, HARMAN introduced sound & vibration sensors and external microphones to enhance the audio experience inside & outside the vehicle. The company’s sensor is a fully developed design that allows for invisible vehicle integration, thereby enabling exterior vehicle speech recognition and acoustic sensing.
  
• In January 2022, Tesla introduced TeslaMic, a microphone designed specifically for car karaoke. The company also released a microphone designed for use with LeishiKTV, a karaoke system that was installed in the car's software upgrade. These improvements will enhance the adoption of microphones in the auto industry.
  

This car microphone market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) and units from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Sales Channel

• OEM
• Aftermarket

Market, By Technology

• ECM
• MEMS

Market, By Application

• Hands-free calling
• Voice recognition system
• In-car entertainment
• Others

Market, By Car Type

• Standard
• Luxury

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa