What Is the Current Market Size of Latin America Automotive Connectors in 2025?
Latin America Automotive Connectors Market
Market Size in 2024: USD 503.8 Million
Market Forecast in 2033: USD 852.9 Million
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033): 5.72%
The Latin America automotive connectors market size reached USD 503.8 million in 2024, and it is expected to reach USD 852.9 million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.72% during 2025-2033.
Latin America Automotive Connectors Industry Trends & Growth Drivers:
EV Charging Arms Race Sparks 800-V Connector Boom
Brazil’s ANP set a 2026 target of 18,000 fast chargers. Every charger above 150 kW now needs 800-V connectors. Amphenol opened a 5 million-unit plant in Campinas in July 2025. The line ships CCS2 and NACS heads to 42 local OEMs. Mexican supplier Molex signed a deal with VW Puebla in August 2025 for 800-V harnesses. Early shipments cover 120,000 ID.4 units. Chile’s energy agency reports 94% of new chargers ordered in 2025 use 800-V architecture. Sales of high-voltage connectors rose 31% quarter on quarter.
ADAS Mandate Drives 48-V Sensor Harness Demand
Argentina’s Ministry of Transport requires Level-2 ADAS on new cars from January 2026. TE Connectivity launched a 48-V sensor harness kit in Buenos Aires in July 2025. The kit bundles 12 cameras and 5 radar links. It cut wiring weight by 22%. Ford Brazil installed the harness on the new Ranger in August 2025. The ADAS option take-rate jumped to 65%. Colombia’s INCOMEX data show that 48-V connector imports rose 28% in H1 2025.
Over-the-Air Updates Push Sealed IP69K Connectors
Brazil’s CONTRAN mandates OTA firmware updates for connected cars by 2027. JAE introduced sealed IP69K connectors in São Paulo in June 2025. The units survive high-pressure wash and dust. OEMs report zero warranty claims after 1 million test cycles. BYD Brazil adopted the connector for Shark pickup production in August 2025. IP69K connector orders rose 40% in July 2025 versus June.
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Latin America Automotive Connectors Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Connection Type:
- Wire to Wire Connection
- Wire to Board Connection
- Board to Board Connection
Breakup by Connector Type:
- PCB Connectors
- IC Connectors
- RF Connectors
- Fiber Optic Connectors
- Others
Breakup by System Type:
- Sealed Connector System
- Unsealed Connector System
Breakup by Vehicle Type:
- Passenger Cars
- Commercial Vehicles
- Light Commercial Vehicles
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Electric Vehicles
Breakup by Application:
- Body Control and Interiors
- Safety and Security System
- Engine Control and Cooling System
- Fuel and Emission Control
- Infotainment
- Navigation & Instrumentation
- Others
Breakup by Country:
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Chile
- Peru
- Others
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
Latin America Automotive Connectors Market News:
- 12 Aug 2025 - Amphenol opens 5 million-unit 800-V connector plant in Campinas.
- 11 Aug 2025 - TE launches 48-V ADAS harness kit in Argentina ahead of 2026 mandate.
- 10 Aug 2025 - JAE seals IP69K connector deal with BYD Brazil for Shark pickup.
- 9 Aug 2025 - Chile orders 94% of new chargers with 800-V connectors in 2025.
- 8 Aug 2025 - VW Puebla adopts Molex 800-V harness for 120,000 ID.4 units.
Key highlights of the Report:
- Market Performance (2019-2024)
- Market Outlook (2025-2033)
- COVID-19 Impact on the Market
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations
- Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
- Market Drivers and Success Factors
- SWOT Analysis
- Structure of the Market
- Value Chain Analysis
- Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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