Bosch Teams Up with Arrow to Expand Automotive Semiconductor Distribution in EMEA
Stuttgart, Monday, 14 April 2025.
Bosch has partnered with Arrow Electronics to expand the distribution of its automotive semiconductor components across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, enhancing availability and compliance with European standards.
Strategic Partnership Details
On April 11, 2025, Bosch formalized its distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics, building upon their existing collaboration in North America [1]. The partnership encompasses Bosch’s complete automotive semiconductor portfolio, including silicon carbide (SiC) chips, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), and MEMS sensors [2]. This strategic move comes as Bosch Mobility, the company’s largest business sector, reported significant market presence with sales of 55.9 billion euros in 2024, representing approximately 61% of Bosch’s total revenue [3].
Technical Capabilities and Market Leadership
Bosch maintains a commanding position in the MEMS sensor market, manufacturing over four million sensors daily for vehicle safety and comfort applications [2]. According to Yole Intelligence’s 2024 report, Bosch has maintained its position as the leading MEMS supplier for four consecutive years, with approximately 30% of the 20 MEMS sensors in a typical vehicle being Bosch products [2]. The company’s semiconductor portfolio features advanced SiC components with optimized switching properties and low on-resistance, available in both unpackaged bare dies and packaged discrete chips [2].
Future Developments and Industry Impact
The collaboration arrives at a crucial time for automotive electronics development, with Bosch planning to showcase its expanded SiC semiconductor portfolio at the upcoming PCIM 2025 event in Nuremberg from May 6 to 8, 2025 [3]. The partnership specifically targets enhanced distribution efficiency in the EMEA region, with Arrow’s logistics capabilities complementing Bosch’s engineering expertise [4]. Philipp Schäfer, Sales Manager at Bosch Mobility Electronics, emphasizes that automotive manufacturers and suppliers in Europe will benefit from Arrow’s strong consulting capabilities and excellent logistics processes [2].