A Review of the Automotive Market for Rain Sensors: 2005 edition


October 1, 2004
20 Pages - SKU: ABT1068250
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A Review of the Automotive Market for Rain Sensors: 2005 edition

 
Consumer demand continues to fuel growth in the global rain sensor market, and more and more vehicle makers are now offering the safety and comfort device on their cars. The technology is no longer the sole preserve of the luxury class, however, as an increasing number of mid-range and smaller vehicles are offering rain sensors.

As installation rates rise, the downward pressure on unit prices continues. Manufacturers report that the average unit price has more than halved over the past seven years. As prices plummet, suppliers are busy developing next-generation technologies, adding an increasing number of functions and features.

Report coverage This exclusive second edition report reviews the main markets for vehicle rain sensors, providing valuable analysis on market fitment, volume and value data through 2010 for this fast-growing sector, as well as determining how the market is divided among the main manufacturers in Europe, North America and worldwide.

The report also provides market forecasts to 2010 for rain sensor penetration by vehicle segment in Western Europe.

Market shares

Market installation data

Market value analysis

Market volume analysis

The forecasts for OE volumes in this report are supported by interviews with experts at component manufacturers and OEMs across Europe, North America, and Japan.

Current and future technology trends are also reviewed - both existing optical type sensors as well as some of the alternative technologies currently being explored such as capacitive and acoustic sensors.

The report concludes with a brief profile of each of the following manufacturers:

  • Bosch
  • Denso
  • Kostal
  • TRW
  • Valeo


  • 
    List of tables 
    List of figures 
    Summary 
    
    Chapter 1: Introduction 
    Boom time for rain sensors 
    Report coverage 
    
    Chapter 2: Market forecast 
    European market forecast
    European market shares 
    North American market forecast 
    North American market shares 
    Worldwide forecast 
    Worldwide market shares 
    
    Chapter 3: Technical trends
    
    Chapter 4: Manufacturer profiles 
    Bosch
    Denso
    Kostal
    TRW
    Valeo
    
    
    List of tables
    
    Table 1: A selection of vehicles sold worldwide with rain sensing wipers 
    Table 2: West European rain sensors market installation for passenger car and light truck applications, 1999 - 2010 
    Table 3: West European rain sensors market volume for passenger car and light truck applications, 1999 - 2010 
    Table 4: West European rain sensor penetration by vehicle segment, 2000 - 2010 
    Table 5: North American rain sensors market installation for passenger car and light truck applications, 1999 - 2010 
    Table 6: North American rain sensors market volume for passenger car and light truck applications, 1999 - 2010 
    Table 7: Rain sensors market installation for passenger car and light truck applications, Western Europe, Japan and North America, 1999 - 2010 
    Table 8: Rain sensors market volume for passenger car and light truck applications, Western Europe, Japan and North America, 1999 - 2010 
    Table 9: Rain sensors market value for passenger car and light truck applications, Western Europe, Japan and North America, 1999 - 2010 
    List of figures 
    
    Figure 1: Rain sensor market shares in Western Europe, 2001, 2004 and 2006 
    
    Figure 2: Rain sensor market shares in North America, 2001, 2004 and 2006 
    
    Figure 3: Global rain sensor market shares, 2004 
    
    Figure 4: Global rain sensor market shares, 2006 
    
    Figure 5: TRW’s three generations of rain sensor 
    
    

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