Automotive electronics sensor aftermarket seen reaching $15.7 billion by 2030

The automotive electronics sensor aftermarket is projected to grow from $10.25 billion in 2025 to $15.7 billion by 2030, driven by more vehicles on the road, higher repair demand and wider use of sensors in electric and hybrid cars. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest.

Why it matters: - More vehicles on the road means more demand for replacement, repair and maintenance of electronic sensors. - The aftermarket is tied to vehicle safety, efficiency, emissions compliance and longer vehicle life. - Growth in electric and hybrid vehicles is expanding demand for advanced replacement sensors.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Automotive Electronics Sensor Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 on October 13, 2026. - The report projects the automotive electronics sensor aftermarket will rise from $10.25 billion in 2025 to $11.2 billion in 2026. - The market is forecast to reach $15.7 billion by 2030. - The report puts the market on an 8.8% CAGR through 2030. - A free sample is available here. - The full report is available here.

The details: - The automotive electronics sensor aftermarket covers replacement, repair, maintenance and upgrades for vehicle electronic sensors after initial installation. - The market includes compatible sensor parts used to maintain or restore vehicle performance, safety, efficiency and functionality. - Growth over the historical period came from a larger vehicle parc, older vehicles on the road, higher repair and maintenance spending, more worn-sensor replacements and better availability of aftermarket components. - Looking ahead, growth is expected to come from demand for advanced replacement sensors, wider sensor adoption in electric and hybrid vehicles, greater use of diagnostic and replacement services, and demand for lower-cost aftermarket sensor options. - Emerging trends include stronger demand for replacement sensors, more sensor repair and upkeep, broader use of compatible aftermarket parts, expanding vehicle diagnostics and a push for affordable replacement options. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The report also adds market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrices, Excel forecasting dashboards, market hotspot infographics, and updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - The aftermarket is benefiting from the same forces that make modern vehicles more complex: more sensors, more diagnostics and higher expectations for uptime. - The shift toward electric and hybrid vehicles should widen the need for specialized replacement parts, not just traditional maintenance items. - North America's lead suggests a mature vehicle base and strong repair spending, while faster growth in Asia-Pacific points to scale and fleet expansion.

What's next: - The market is expected to keep expanding as vehicle ownership grows and more sensors reach the end of their life cycle. - Compatible and lower-cost aftermarket parts are likely to gain more traction as consumers and repair shops look to manage maintenance costs. - More diagnostic tools and repair services should become part of the aftermarket mix as sensor systems get more complex.

The bottom line: - Automotive sensor replacement is becoming a bigger business as vehicles add more electronics and owners keep cars on the road longer.