Automotive Acoustic Materials Market Report 2026

The automotive acoustic materials market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.88 billion in 2025 to $4.14 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising use of conventional NVH materials, reliance on mechanical insulation, growth in passenger car applications, early adoption in commercial vehicles, increasing in-cabin noise control demand.

The automotive acoustic materials market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of AI-integrated acoustic systems, development of sustainable and lightweight materials, expansion in electric vehicle NVH solutions, integration with smart vehicle monitoring systems, growth in luxury and premium vehicle segments. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of AI-driven nvh solutions, deployment of smart acoustic materials, integration of IoT-enabled noise monitoring, expansion of lightweight soundproofing technologies, implementation of automated in-car acoustic control.

The rising sales of electric vehicles are projected to fuel the growth of the automotive acoustic materials market going forward. Electric vehicles (EVs) are vehicles powered by electric motors using energy stored in rechargeable batteries rather than traditional internal combustion engines. The adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating due to increasing environmental concerns, as EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, helping reduce air pollution and carbon footprint compared to gasoline-powered vehicles. Automotive acoustic materials assist electric vehicles in lowering interior noise levels through soundproofing and sound absorption. For instance, in January 2024, according to a report released by Kelley Blue Book, a US-based Cox Automotive company, 2023 saw a record 1.2 million car buyers in the United States choosing electric vehicles, representing 7.6% of the total U.S. vehicle market, an increase from 5.9% in 2022. Therefore, the growing sales of electric vehicles are supporting the expansion of the automotive acoustic materials market.

Major companies in the automotive acoustic materials sector are pursuing a strategic partnership strategy to offer comprehensive and integrated solutions. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefit and success. For example, in July 2024, Brose, a manufacturing company, introduced an acoustic vehicle alerting system designed to enhance the safety of electric and hybrid vehicles, which are generally quieter than their internal combustion engine counterparts. This system emits audible warnings at low speeds to alert pedestrians and other road users of the vehicle's presence, thus minimizing the risk of accidents caused by insufficient sound. The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) is required in many regions to ensure compliance with safety regulations, particularly as the automotive industry transitions towards electrification. The system can produce distinct sound designs across a broad frequency range, customized for various driving scenarios to enhance auditory awareness and vehicle recognition.

Autoneum Holding AG, a Switzerland-based automotive company, made a significant move in January 2023 by acquiring the automotive business from Borgers Group, a renowned Gemnat-based manufacturer of automotive acoustic and thermal management products, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition was orchestrated to further bolster Autoneum's global market dominance in sustainable, lightweight solutions for vehicle acoustic and thermal management. The integration of Borgers Group's automotive business serves to reinforce Autoneum's position in the industry.

Major companies operating in the automotive acoustic materials market are Dow Chemical Company, 3M Acoustic Solutions, BASF SE, Covestro AG, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd., Sika AG, Huntsman International LLC, Johns Manville, Harman International, UFP Technologies Inc., Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd., Owens Corning, DuPont Automotive, ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG, Alps Automotive Inc., American Showa Inc., ShanghAI Energy New Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Cangzhou Mingzhu Plastic Co., Teijin Limited, Nitto Denko Corporation.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the automotive acoustic materials market by increasing costs for imported polymer sheets, foams, fiberglass, and specialized textiles used in NVH management. Passenger cars, LCVs, and HCVs in regions such as Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are most affected due to reliance on imported acoustic materials. Nevertheless, tariffs are promoting domestic production, regional sourcing of raw materials, and development of energy-efficient and sustainable acoustic solutions, enhancing supply chain stability and adoption of advanced in-vehicle noise reduction technologies.

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Automotive acoustic materials are specialized materials used in vehicles to manage and reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). These materials are designed to absorb, block, or dampen sound, improving the overall comfort and acoustic experience inside the vehicle. They play a crucial role in minimizing unwanted noise from the engine, tires, road, wind, and other external sources, while enhancing the sound quality of in-car entertainment systems.

Key materials in automotive acoustics include acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), fiberglass, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU) foam, polypropylene, and textiles. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, characterized by its opaqueness, amorphy, and thermoplastic nature, plays a crucial role. Various components like arch liners, dashboards, fenders, floor insulators, doors, headliners, bonnet liners, engine covers, trunk trims, parcel trays, and others contribute to the comprehensive utilization of these materials. Application areas span passenger cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), and heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs), addressing underbody and engine bay acoustics, interior cabin acoustics, exterior acoustics, and trunk panel acoustics.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive acoustic materials market share in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive acoustic materials market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive acoustic materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive acoustic materials market consists of sales of vibration dampers, vibration damping sheets, barrier decouplers, PVC decouplers, cellulose panels, sound silencers, silk metal, and echo barriers. 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.

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