Automotive Brakes and Clutches Market Report 2026

The automotive brakes and clutches market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $27.5 billion in 2025 to $29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to conventional drivetrain adoption, manual transmission dominance, automotive production growth, replacement part demand, clutch wear cycles.

The automotive brakes and clutches market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automatic transmission penetration, electric vehicle transition, demand for smooth drivetrains, lightweight material adoption, advanced transmission technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include transition toward integrated brake and clutch systems, rising demand for lightweight components, growth of automatic and amt transmissions, expansion of aftermarket services, focus on driver comfort.

The upsurge in sales of passenger vehicles is expected to significantly propel the automotive brakes and clutches market. Passenger vehicles, designed for transporting up to ten individuals excluding the driver, rely significantly on efficient braking systems. The automotive brakes and clutches play a critical role in ensuring reliable braking mechanisms within these vehicles. For instance, statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association indicate a notable 11. 5% increase in EU passenger car registrations, rising from 719,783 units in 2022 to 802,763 units in 2023. This surge in passenger vehicles underlines the heightened demand for automotive brakes and clutches, emphasizing their pivotal role in the automotive sector's growth.

Leading companies in the automotive brakes and clutches market are prioritizing the development of innovative solutions, such as automatic clutch systems, to enhance driving comfort, boost vehicle performance, and decrease fuel consumption in response to the increasing demand for advanced automotive technologies. An automatic clutch system is a technology that automates the engagement and disengagement of the clutch in vehicles, thereby eliminating the need for a manual clutch pedal. For example, in May 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, a luxury vehicle manufacturer based in Germany, introduced the Automated Shift Assistant (ASA), a cutting-edge automatic clutch system designed for large adventure motorcycles like the forthcoming R 1300 GS and R 1300 GS Adventure. This system employs electromechanical actuators to automate clutch engagement and gear shifting, providing a smoother ride with two operating modes: manual mode (for traditional shifting) and automatic mode (for seamless gear changes). The ASA improves the riding experience by reducing shift shock and preventing engine stalling, and it also integrates advanced safety features such as Active Cruise Control.

In February 2024, The Wharton Group, a professional network based in the U.S., acquired Competition Clutch for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance The Wharton Group's presence in the sport-compact automotive market and foster innovation by expanding manufacturing capabilities. Competition Clutch, also based in the U.S., specializes in high-performance clutches and brakes that enhance power transfer and improve vehicle responsiveness.

Major companies operating in the automotive brakes and clutches market report include FCC Co. Ltd., BorgWarner Inc., Valeo Service Group, Robert Bosch GmbH, Brembo SpA, Continental AG, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Exedy Corporation, Eaton Corporation, Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., Tenneco Inc., Mando Corporation, Knorr-Bremse AG, Wabco Holdings Inc., Haldex AB, Meritor Inc., Nissin Kogyo Co. Ltd., Advics Co. Ltd., Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., Delphi Technologies plc.

North America was the largest region in the automotive brakes and clutches market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive brakes and clutches market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive brakes and clutches market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive brakes and clutches market consists of sales of basic friction clutch, wet and dry clutches, dual-clutch systems, and electromagnetic and electrohydraulic clutches. 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.

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