Market Overview
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
|---|---|
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| Growth Rate | 8.00% CAGR |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order Image ? Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Reuse requires attribution under CC BY 4.0. | |
Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Market Analysis by Â鶹ÊÓƵ
The Europe automotive steering sensor market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 8% during the forecast period.
- Rising concerns about passenger safety have pushed automobile manufacturers to equip their vehicles with driver assistance systems, including steering assistance systems. The integration of numerous steering sensors in analectic power steering (EPS) helps provide additional safety benefits to the driver.
- The main task of the steering sensors is to monitor the two key driver inputs that are the steering wheel angle and the amount of effort applied to turn the wheel. After processing these input signals, motor electronics then generate a responsive output that provides responsive assisted steering.
- One of the major sensor types, position sensors have various other applications apart from steering such as it is used in brake pedal position sensing, clutch pedal position sensing, accelerator pedal position sensing, seat and headrest position sensing, electric roof position sensing, sunroof position sensing, windscreen wiper position sensing, crash sensing, valve position sensing, gear shift position sensing, headlight position sensing, manifold flap position sensing, and seat position sensing.
Note: Market size and forecast figures in this report are generated using Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s proprietary estimation framework, updated with the latest available data and insights as of January 2026.
Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Market Trends and Insights
Position Sensors is expected to hold the major share in the market
The evolution of the steering sensor has been in the form of a digital steering position sensor, which uses LED light for sensing technology. The LED light acts along with the wheel that is used as a shutter and an optic sensor that measures interruption in the light. The sensors produce a digital square wave signal with the frequency depending on the speed with which the wheel is turning. The signal is low when the wheel is kept straight and increases as the wheel is turned away from the center. Some of the recent advancements of the sensors are
In 2018, Hella showcased its steering and braking solutions in which it displayed the steering angle sensor, Torque and Angle Sensor (TAS). These sensors are based on contactless inductive position sensor (CIPOSA) technology, which measures the torque and angle of the steering wheel with accuracy.
Whereas in 2019, Infineon Technologies AG has launched a linear Hall sensor which was developed in accordance with the safety standard ISO26262 mainly for automotive applications. The XENSIV TLE4999I3 provides the highest level of functional safety (ASIL D). These include various features such as electric steering systems, electric throttle control systems, and pedal applications.
Similarly, in 2019, Guardian Optical Technologies launched its sensor technology. The company main motto is to reduce the number of sensors with a single sensor, as the new technology has the property of combining around 15 applications in one. Some of the features are passenger occupancy, forgotten items, forgotten passengers and driver monitoring, also company's in-cabin safety solution features Optical Cabin Control (OCC), look after the driver alertness by measuring various factors such as eyelid closure, head position, hand position on the steering wheel, and if the driver is holding a phone or not.
Spain is Projected to hold Significant Share in the Market:
Spain which is the 2nd larger car manufacturer in Europe after Germany has the presence of 9 multinational brands with 17 manufacturing plants. Around 90% of the vehicles manufactured in Spain are exported to more than 130 Countries.
But the country has faced huge setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic as all companies in the auto industry are expecting a loss of 20% or more revenue of this year, while others are anticipating negative results. To mitigate the effect of the outbreak government has unveiled a relief package for the Spain auto industry which accounts for the country's 10% of GDP.
On June 15, 2020, Spain government layout a Euro 3.75 billion plan with 21 measures for helping the automotive industry. Some parts of the total amount will be provided as direct aid, while around euro 2.7 billion will be provided through soft loans for the sector through the state-owned bank Instituto de Credito Espanol (ICO). Under this plan, new car buyers will receive between Euro 400 and Euro 4,000 subsidy for purchasing a new car that meets certain requirements.
Whereas, the development of new technologies that utilize nano and micro technology will help Spain's automotive steering sensor market grow. Increased R&D in the sensor industry is creating new opportunities for technological advancements that open up new horizons for steering applications.
Competitive Landscape
The European automotive steering sensor market is moderately fragmented, with several players accounting for significant amounts of shares in the market. Some of the prominent companies in the automotive steering sensor market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG andTE Connectivity. Companies are investing heavily in research and development for the innovation of new and advanced products and technologies that may help the car manufacturers to have an advantage over their rivals.
- For 2020 Ford puma, ZF Friedrichshafen AG has provided the electric power steering
- In 2019, NSK Ltd. which was a leader in electric power steering and Volkswagen AG have entered into a formal cooperation agreement, both companies steering divisions have agreed on development cooperation.
Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Industry Leaders
Robert Bosch GmbH
Continental AG
DENSO Corporation
Valeo SA
HELLA GmbH & Co. KgaA
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Market Opportunities and Future Outlook
Steer-by-wire and higher-level driver assistance raise the functional-safety and redundancy bar for steering angle, torque, and position sensing in Europe. That shift favors dual-channel, fail-operational sensor architectures mapped to ISO 26262, and it also draws on steer-by-wire guidance under ISO 19725:2026.
Regulatory updates continue to reinforce this direction. UNECE Regulation No. 79 (steering equipment, including ACSF-related requirements) keeps homologation attention on electronically controlled steering functions, which strengthens the case for validated sensing and diagnostics as part of the steering system safety case. Opportunities are centered on (i) automotive-qualified sensing elements and microcontrollers with safety mechanisms for EPS and steer-by-wire controllers, including functional-safety guidance for Electric Power Steering applications on Infineon¡¯s AURIX platform, and (ii) sensor designs that can be scaled and reused across vehicle classes. On the supply chain side, the market shows room for cost-competitive sub-module assembly and calibration footprint expansion in Eastern Europe, while high-value system integration and R&D remain concentrated in established Western European clusters, notably Germany, supporting multi-site strategies for Tier-1s and component specialists supplying Bosch, Continental, and other integrators.
Recent Industry Developments
- June 2026: FORVIA HELLA announced the start of series production for its Universal Angular Sensor designed to determine wheel steering angle for commercial and off-highway vehicles. The company broadened steering sensing beyond passenger cars, and its approach focuses on harsher-duty robustness with standardized interfaces for faster integration.
- August 2025: FORVIA HELLA commenced the third series production of its steer-by-wire steering sensors for a Chinese automotive manufacturer. This adds volume evidence for steer-by-wire sensor industrialization and highlights the continued need for redundant, safety-oriented steering sensing designs that can be replicated across programs.
- February 2025: ZF Friedrichshafen AG began mass production of its steer-by-wire technology for the NIO ET9, including a steering wheel actuator with an integrated angle-of-rotation sensor. The rollout points to tighter integration of sensing into steer-by-wire actuators and correspondingly higher qualification requirements for angle and torque sensing in next-generation steering systems.
Research Methodology Framework and Report Scope
Market Definition and Coverage
For this study, the market includes revenue earned from automotive-grade steering sensors used to measure steering angle, torque, and position within passenger cars and commercial vehicles sold and produced across Europe.
Scope exclusions: It excludes the full steering system, EPS motors and ECUs, steering columns, racks, and any generic non-automotive sensors sold for industrial uses.
Segmentation Overview
- By Vehicle Type
- Passenger Cars
- Commercial Vehicles
- By Sensor Type
- Health Monitoring Systems
- Torque and Angle Sensors
- Position Sensors
- Others
- By Technology Type
- Contacting
- Magnetic
- By Country
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Norway
- The Netherlands
- Rest of Europe
Data Sources, Market Sizing, and Validation
Desk Research
Desk research was used to set the demand context and to keep the model tied to real vehicle activity in Europe. We reviewed public vehicle production and registration statistics from sources such as ACEA, national transport authorities, and Eurostat, and then cross-checked trade flows using customs and tariff-line import and export releases where relevant.
To translate vehicle activity into sensor demand, technical references and rulemaking were also checked, such as UNECE safety regulations, EU type-approval updates, and selected peer-reviewed automotive engineering papers that describe sensor usage in EPS and stability-related functions. Company annual reports, investor decks, and credible automotive press were used to sanity-check product mix shifts, and a paid subscription for company financials and patent databases helped confirm direction of R&D and sensor technology adoption. These are illustrative sources only, and many other public materials were also referenced during data collection, validation, and clarification.
Primary Interviews and Surveys
Primary work was used to pressure-test assumptions that desk sources do not clearly show, especially the sensor count per vehicle and how quickly magnetic, contacting, and integrated sensor modules are being adopted in Europe. We spoke with a mix of OEM-facing suppliers, component distributors, and engineering or quality teams, and then validated pricing logic, model-year change timing, and country-level differences across major European auto hubs.
Distribution of primary research fieldwork respondents
| Company type | Respondent position | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Top tier: 25% | CXOs: 15% | |
| Mid tier: 56% | Functional/Unit leaders: 25% | |
| Smaller Players: 19% | Managers: 60% |
Market-Sizing & Forecasting
Market sizing used a top-down build that starts from Europe vehicle production and parc signals, which are then converted into an addressable steering-sensor demand pool using fitment and penetration assumptions by vehicle type. The totals were then corroborated with selective bottom-up checks, including sampled ASP times estimated unit demand, channel conversations on typical pricing bands, and a limited supplier revenue roll-up where public splits were available.
Key inputs in the model included annual passenger car and commercial vehicle output by country, estimated steering architecture mix (hydraulic versus EPS where still relevant, and EPS penetration), average sensor content per vehicle by sensor type (angle, torque, position), and observed pricing progression tied to technology shifts (contacting versus magnetic) and module integration. Forecasts were built using scenario analysis anchored to macro auto production outlooks and primary feedback on platform change cycles, followed by adoption curves for higher sensor content linked to ADAS and steer-by-wire readiness. Where bottom-up signals were missing for smaller countries, gaps were handled by scaling from comparable markets using vehicle mix and OEM footprint, and then rechecked against the Europe total.
Data Validation & Update Cycle
Triangulation was done by comparing the modeled sensor units and revenue against independent signals such as vehicle output trends, steering system penetration direction, and typical component pricing bands gathered from interviews. Outliers were flagged when a country or segment implied unrealistic sensor content per vehicle or sudden price jumps, and those cases were reviewed again before sign-off.
Before release, the draft model is reviewed in multiple steps, and assumptions that drive the biggest share of value are rechecked through follow-up calls when needed. Reports are refreshed annually, and interim updates are made when material events occur such as major regulation changes, production shocks, or fast shifts in EPS or ADAS fitment. Right before delivery, one more pass is done so the numbers reflect the latest available public and interview inputs.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Market Size Compared Against Other Published Estimates
Published market sizes for steering sensors in Europe can vary because the product boundary is not handled the same way, and because different teams assume different sensor counts per vehicle, pricing curves, and timing of platform upgrades. Differences also show up when some estimates use a wider definition that includes adjacent steering electronics, while others stick to sensor-only revenue.
The biggest gap driver is scope creep into EPS controllers and broader steering modules, where Â鶹ÊÓƵ counts only steering sensors and applies sensor content and ASP assumptions that are tied back to Europe vehicle output and technology mix checks, before the total is finalized.
Benchmark comparison
| Source | Market Size | Gaps in Research Methodology |
|---|---|---|
| Â鶹ÊÓƵ | USD 1.85 B (2025) | |
| Industry Publisher A | USD 3.80 B (2024) | Uses a global steering sensor figure and does not isolate Europe-only demand, which can overstate value when Europe production and mix are applied differently. |
| Trade Platform B | USD 0.68 B (2026) | Focuses narrowly on EU steering position sensors and reports values in euros and mid-point ranges, which typically excludes torque and broader steering sensor coverage used in this study. |
The spread in the table mainly comes from what is counted as a steering sensor market and how geography is applied. By keeping the model traceable to vehicle output, sensor content per vehicle, and realistic price bands, the final value stays easier to audit and update as Europe platforms shift year to year.
Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Market size?
The Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 8% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Market?
Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG, DENSO Corporation, Valeo SA and HELLA GmbH & Co. KgaA are the major companies operating in the Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Market.
What years does this Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Market cover?
The report covers the Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Automotive Steering Sensor Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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