In Q1 of 2026, the global MCU market continued to recover with strong demand for automotive-grade chips.

Market Overview

In Q1 of 2026, the global MCU market size reached $1 billion, a 12% year-over-year increase. Among them, 32-bit MCUs accounted for over 65%, becoming the market mainstream.

Automotive-grade chip demand

As the penetration of new energy vehicles continues to rise, demand for automotive-grade MCUs remains high. The global market size for automotive MCUs is projected to exceed 100 billion USD in 2026.

Supply Status

Stable supply of mainstream automotive-grade MCUs including ST STM32 series, NXP S32K series, and Infineon AURIX series. Lead times reduced to 12-16 weeks.