Samsung overtakes Micron in chips for cars to claim top spot; Captures 40% market share

Samsung Electronics has overtaken Micron Technology to become the world’s top automotive memory chip supplier, capturing a 40% market share as its US rival lost its long-held lead in the vehicle memory market.

According to a news report by The Korea Herald, Samsung’s share of the global automotive memory market rose to 40% last year from 35% in 2024. Citing figures from S&P Global Mobility, the report mentioned that Micron, the longtime leader in the segment, fell to 36% from 40% over the same period.