Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has further solidified its position as a global leader in automotive semiconductors, with a dominant standing in microcontrollers contributing significantly to its success. According to the latest market analysis by TechInsights, Infineon achieved a 13.5% share of the global automotive semiconductor market in 2024.
In Europe, the company moved to the top with a 14.1% share, up from second place in 2023. Infineon also strengthened its foothold in North America, climbing to second place with a 10.4% share, from third last year. The company’s market share in microcontrollers has grown to 32.0%, widening its lead over the second-largest competitor by 2.7 percentage points.
In addition, Infineon maintained its leadership in key markets such as China, holding a 13.9% share, and South Korea, with 17.7%. In Japan, the company continued to secure the second spot with a 13.2% share. Globally, the automotive semiconductor market was valued at US$ 68.4 billion in 2024, experiencing a modest decline of 1.2% compared to the previous year.
“We are proud to be the global leader in automotive semiconductors for the fifth consecutive year, with success in every region. For the first time, Infineon ranks among the top two automotive semiconductor companies across all regions,” said Peter Schaefer, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for Automotive at Infineon. “This achievement reflects our strong product portfolio, exceptional customer support, and our commitment to meeting the specific needs of our customers.”
Infineon’s semiconductors play a crucial role in the digitalization and decarbonization of vehicles, making them cleaner, safer, and smarter. They are integral to key automotive applications, including driver assistance and safety systems, powertrain and battery management, as well as comfort and infotainment features.
A major focus for Infineon is to support the development of advanced electrical/electronic (E/E) vehicle architectures, which are transitioning to more centralized zonal designs for software-defined vehicles. This requires cutting-edge connectivity, data security, smart power distribution, and real-time processing power.
“As the ‘TechInsights Automotive Semiconductor Vendor Market Share Ranking’ confirms, Infineon continues to lead, with microcontrollers being a major contributor to this success,” said Asif Anwar, Executive Director of Automotive End Market Research at TechInsights. “Infineon has excelled in microcontrollers used in advanced driver assistance systems and other applications. Despite an 8.2% year-over-year decline in the overall automotive microcontroller market, Infineon’s share has grown by 3.6 percentage points to reach 32.0%.”
Infineon Technologies AG is a global leader in power systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), driving digitalization and decarbonization with its innovative products. The company employed around 58,060 people globally as of September 2024 and reported revenue of approximately €15 billion for the fiscal year 2024. Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).
