Global Automotive Rain Sensors Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis Report, By Sales Channel (OEM and Aftermarket), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle), Forecast Period (2022-2028)

The global automotive rain sensors market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 2.8% during the forecast period (2022-2028). Rain-sensing wipers have become extremely popular in the car industry. Rain-sensing wipers have become more popular in vehicles as a result of the benefits they provide. This, in turn, has aided in the price decrease. Also, due to the lower cost of wipers, the budget car class now features rain-sensing wipers. When rain falls on a vehicle’s windshield, rain sensors detect it and activate the wipers without the need for the driver to intervene.
Furthermore, the windshield wiper blades’ rate and speed are controlled by the automobile rain sensor. Drivers benefit from the rain sensor since it helps them maintain steady sight. The sensor for its operation is usually situated near the vehicle’s rear-view mirror. Infrared light is blasted at a 45-degree angle onto the windshield, and the sensor detects moisture and debris based on the light reflected back, activating the wiper appropriately.
Rain-sensing wipers are becoming more common in vehicles, owing to the convenience they provide to drivers. In addition, the automotive rain sensor market is being propelled by increased demand for safety and comfort features in vehicles. Additionally, the market is expanding due to an increase in the frequency of vehicle accidents caused by poor visibility during heavy rains. The market is growing due to technological advancements in the automotive industry and the rise of autonomous, semi-autonomous, and advanced driver assist system (ADAS) vehicles.
The rain-sensing sunroof is also an eye-catching feature nowadays, especially the mini SUV segment cars are now offering this feature due to its high demand. With the increase in the disposable income of the people the market for automotive rain sensors is increasing at a rapid pace. Rain-sensing provides some comfort to the drive to focus on driving rather than closing the sunroof at the time of rainfall.
Some major players in the market include Denso Corp., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co., Melexis Microelectronic Systems, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., Robert Bosch GmBH, among others. The market players are contributing significantly to the growth of the market by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, partnerships, collaborations, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in February 2019 Mitsubishi Electric Corp. stated that it has developed sensor technology that can detect vehicle perimeters with high accuracy even in dense fog or heavy rain. The technology is expected to allow self-driving and driving-assistant systems to operate reliably even in inclement weather when traditional sensors’ detection accuracy deteriorates dramatically.

Market Coverage
The market number available for – 2021-2028
Base year- 2021
Forecast period- 2022-2028

Segment Covered-
By Sales Channel
By Vehicle Type

Regions Covered-
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape-
Denso Corp., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co., Melexis Microelectronic Systems, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., Robert Bosch GmBH, among others.

Key questions addressed by the report
What is the market growth rate?
Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
How has COVID-19 impacted the market?
Deviation from the pre-COVID-19 forecast
Most affected region and segment
Who is the leader in the market?
How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Automotive Rain Sensors Market Report by Segment
By Sales Channel
OEM
Aftermarket

By Vehicle Type
Passenger Vehicle
Commercial Vehicle