Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-10-15 01:28Core Insights - The automotive-grade MCU chip market in China is projected to reach 26.8 billion yuan in 2024, representing a growth of 3.47% from 2023, and is expected to grow to 29.4 billion yuan in 2025 [1][9] - The increasing intelligence of electric vehicles is driving the demand for MCUs, with smart cars requiring up to 300 MCUs per vehicle, compared to 70 for traditional fuel vehicles and 150 for luxury fuel vehicles [7][9] - The MCU market in China is expected to grow to 62.51 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year increase of 49.7 million yuan, and is projected to reach 65.64 billion yuan in 2025 [5] Industry Definition and Classification - Automotive-grade MCU chips are defined as chips that meet automotive standards and are used for vehicle control [2][3] - MCUs are categorized into different grades: consumer, industrial, automotive, QJ, and GJ, with automotive-grade being one of the highest standards [2] Market Size and Growth - The automotive MCU chip market in China is expected to grow significantly, with a forecasted market size of 26.8 billion yuan in 2024 and 29.4 billion yuan in 2025 [1][9] - The overall MCU market in China is projected to reach 62.51 billion yuan in 2024 and 65.64 billion yuan in 2025 [5] Industry Chain - The upstream of the automotive MCU chip industry includes semiconductor equipment and materials, while the midstream involves design, wafer foundry, and packaging testing [11][12] - The downstream applications primarily involve automotive manufacturers such as BYD, Geely, and Tesla [11] Policy Environment - The automotive chip sector is crucial for the transformation and upgrading of the automotive industry, with various policies introduced to support the development and application of automotive chips [13][14] Competitive Landscape - The automotive MCU chip market in China is becoming increasingly competitive, with key players including Zhaoyi Innovation, Zhongying Electronics, and Guomin Technology [16] - Companies like Zhongwei Semiconductor and Zhaoyi Innovation are focusing on MCU chip development and have reported significant revenue from automotive electronic chips [17][18]