Automotive Brake Pads Market Report 2026

The automotive brake pads market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9 billion in 2025 to $9.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in vehicle production, conventional brake material usage, safety regulation compliance, growth in passenger vehicles, brake replacement cycles.

The automotive brake pads market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.49 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to ev adoption altering brake wear patterns, demand for eco-friendly materials, performance braking demand, growth in commercial vehicles, regulatory emission norms. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward low-metal and ceramic pads, demand for extended brake life, rising adoption in evs, focus on noise and dust reduction, growth of aftermarket replacement.

The growing number of road accidents is expected to drive the automotive brake pads market. A road accident refers to a traffic collision or motor vehicle accident, which occurs on a road or highway when one or more vehicles collide with each other or with another object, leading to property damage, injury, or death. Automotive brake pads help prevent road accidents by enabling vehicles to decelerate and stop safely, allowing shorter stopping distances and giving drivers more time to respond to potential hazards. For example, in May 2025, according to Transport Canada, a Canada-based government agency, motor vehicle fatalities in 2023 reached 1,964, representing a 1.7% increase from the 1,931 deaths recorded in 2022. Therefore, the rising number of road accidents is driving the automotive brake pads market.

Leading companies in the automotive brake pads market are prioritizing the development of innovative products, including copper-free formulations, to reduce environmental impact while enhancing performance. Copper-free formulations are materials specifically designed to replace or lower the copper content in friction components. For example, in October 2023, Brembo N.V., an Italy-based automotive parts manufacturer, introduced the XTRA Brake Pads, targeting car enthusiasts who desire superior stopping power. This new aftermarket pad strategy features high-performance brake pads with Low Metal and Ceramic formulations, emphasizing exceptional stopping power and comfort. Additionally, the color-coded shims and backing plates aid in distinguishing between product families and friction materials. The product range includes copper-free options aimed at minimizing environmental impact, and expanded offerings complement slotted and drilled discs designed for high-performance vehicles.

In February 2023, Fras-Le, a Brazil-based manufacturer of car parts, strategically acquired AML Juratek for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aligns with Fras-Le's objectives to expand its brake pad portfolio and enhance its global presence in the auto parts sector. AML Juratek, a UK-based company specializing in the manufacturing of brake products, including brake pads, calipers, brake discs, and actuators, brings its expertise and product offerings into the Fras-Le portfolio. The acquisition signifies Fras-Le's commitment to strengthening its capabilities and product range in the automotive brake pads market, reflecting the industry's dynamic landscape and the pursuit of strategic partnerships for sustained growth and innovation.

Major companies operating in the automotive brake pads market report include ACDelco LLC, Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd., Allied Nippon Limited, Brakes India Private Limited, Brakewel Automotive Components India Private Limited, G.U.D Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Hindustan Composites Limited, Makino Auto Industries Private Limited, MAT Holdings Inc., Nisshinbo Holdings Inc., Ranbro Brakes India Limited, Rane Brake Lining Limited, Sundaram Brake Linings Limited, Tenneco Inc., Continental AG, Brembo S.p.A., Delphi Technologies Inc., Freeman Automotive UK Ltd., ADVICS Co. Ltd., Japan Brake Industrial Co. Ltd., Hebei Huahua Friction Material Co. Ltd., Federal-Mogul LLC, ABS Friction Inc., Fras-le S.A., HAWK Corporation, Hunan BoYun Automobile Brake Materials Co. Ltd., ICER Brakes S.A., Meritor Inc., MK Kashiyama Corp., SAL-FER S.p.A., Sangsin Brake Co. Ltd., Shandong Gold Phoenix Co. Ltd., Shandong Xinyi Double Link Brake Material Co. Ltd., Showa Denko Materials Co. Ltd., ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

North America was the largest region in the automotive brake pads market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the automotive brake pads market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive brake pads 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 brake pads market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive brake pads market consists of sales of brake pads that convert the kinetic energy to thermal energy by friction that stops the vehicle. 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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