Automotive Gears Global Market Report 2024

The automotive gears market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $37.68 billion in 2023 to $40.64 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to the demand generated by the industrial revolution and machinery, the evolution of the automotive industry, innovations in gear design and materials, the impact of world wars on the automotive industry, and the rise of mass production techniques.

The automotive gears market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $53.95 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. Projected growth is driven by regulatory shifts, adoption of advanced manufacturing, global economic growth, electric mobility, and lightweight materials. Key trends include demand for compact gears, electrification transition, gearbox technology advancements, fuel efficiency focus, and the use of advanced materials.

The growth of the automotive gears market is anticipated to be propelled by the increasing production of vehicles. As vehicle production rises, there is a corresponding surge in the demand for automotive gears, driven by their role in enhancing product durability and improving vehicle fuel efficiency. For example, the Indian automobile sector, including component production, is projected to reach a substantial value between $251.4 billion and $282.8 billion by 2026, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), a government export promotion agency. With the recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian auto sector is expected to experience rapid growth in 2021-22. Thus, the upward trend in vehicle production contributes significantly to the expansion of the automotive gears market.

The growth of the automotive gears market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing emphasis on fuel efficiency. Fuel efficiency is a crucial metric that measures how effectively a vehicle or system utilizes fuel to generate energy or power in relation to its performance or output. This efficiency is essential for optimizing energy consumption and reducing fuel expenditure. Automotive gears play a pivotal role in enhancing fuel efficiency by acting as a lever to balance engine power and vehicle speed. They enable the engine to utilize torque more effectively, minimizing the need for constant acceleration and, consequently, reducing fuel consumption. For example, recent data from August 2023, provided by LendingTree, a US-based online financing marketplace, highlights a significant improvement in fuel economy over the past three decades. The average fuel efficiency of all automobiles increased by 101.5%, from 13.1 to 26.4 mpg, during this period. Car fuel economy experienced a remarkable 146.7% increase, rising from 13.5 to 33.3 mpg. As a result, the growing focus on fuel efficiency is a key driver for the automotive gears market.

As the automotive gears market continues to grow, new trends are emerging to align with technological advancements in the sector. An example from 2021 is the innovative approach by Humbel, a Swiss gear technology company. They have introduced high-precision gear technology, particularly in the development of prototypes for individual special components such as internal (ring gears). These components are delivered in a flexible, fast, and reliable manner, and find applications in critical systems such as e-axels and e-gears in electric automotive vehicles. This initiative showcases the industry's commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies to meet the evolving demands of the automotive gears market.

Major players in the automotive gear market are intensifying their efforts to introduce high-performance transmissions, exemplified by innovations such as the Jatco CVT-X, aimed at securing a competitive advantage. The Jatco CVT-X is a continuously variable transmission system engineered to enhance fuel efficiency, deliver smoother performance, and elevate driving dynamics in vehicles. For instance, in June 2021, JATCO Ltd., a Japan-based automotive company, unveiled the Jatco CVT-X tailored for medium- to large front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicles. With an 8% improvement in fuel economy compared to the Jatco CVT-8, the CVT-X boasts excellent acceleration performance from rest, thanks to its 8.2 ratio coverage. JATCO achieved reduced shift response time and minimized shift shock by integrating feed-forward and feedback control, enhancing the synchronization between accelerator input and vehicle response. This strategic focus on advanced transmissions showcases the industry's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and maintaining a competitive market position.

In February 2022, the US-based private equity company MidOcean Partners completed the acquisition of Cloyes for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move by MidOcean is aimed at accelerating its expansion in the auto aftermarket space and incorporating Cloyes into its portfolio of best-in-class auto aftermarket products and services. Cloyes, a North American company, specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of timing drive systems and engine components, serving both original equipment manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket.

Major companies operating in the automotive gears market report are Mitsubishi Corp., Robert Bosch GmbH, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Eaton Corporation PLC, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Dynamatic Technologies Limited, Dana Holding Corporation, NSK Ltd., Linamar Corporation, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., Universal Auto Gears LLP, Altra Industrial Motion Corporation, Gleason Corporation, Univance Corporation, Neapco Inc., Franz Morat Group, Amtech International Inc., Bharat Gears Limited, IMS Gear SE & Co. KGaA, RSB Transmissions Ltd., Framo Morat GmbH & Co. KG, Precipart Group Inc., Cone Drive Operations Inc., Taiwan United Gear Co. Ltd., Atlanta Gear Works Inc., Tracey Gear & Precision Shaft Inc., Showa Corporation, B.D. Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd., GKN plc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive gears market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive gears market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive gears market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive gears market is segmented primarily into passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with commercial vehicles designed for transporting over 15 people. In passenger cars, gears play a pivotal role in transferring power from the engine's crankshaft to the driveshaft, which then propels the wheels. These gears come in various material types, including non-metallic and metallic variations. Within this market, a range of products is available, encompassing parallel shaft gears, spur gears, helical gears, rack and pinion gears, intersecting shaft gears, bevel gears, skew shaft gears, hypoid gears, worm gears, and planetary gears. These products find applications in transmission systems, steering systems, differential systems, and various other automotive systems.

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The automotive gears market consists of sales of torque converters, planetary gear set, output shaft, and clutch packs. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.