Car Body-in-White Market Report 2026

The car body-in-white market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $79.24 billion in 2025 to $81.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to automotive mass production growth, steel body dominance, safety regulation compliance, adoption of robotic welding, platform standardization.

The car body-in-white market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $89.61 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle platform expansion, lightweighting demand, aluminum and cfrp adoption, smart manufacturing systems, sustainability targets. Major trends in the forecast period include use of lightweight materials, adoption of advanced welding techniques, integration of structural automation, focus on crash safety standards, modular body architectures.

Increasing vehicle production is expected to propel the growth of the car body-in-white market going forward. Vehicle production refers to the mass manufacturing of standardized vehicle models that are legally approved for use on public roads. The car body-in-white (BIW) is a critical stage in vehicle manufacturing, forming the structural framework of a vehicle and playing a vital role in safety, durability, and overall performance. For instance, in March 2024, according to the UK-based Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), vehicle production in the UK increased by 21.8% year on year in February 2024 to 92,834 units. Passenger car production rose by 14.6% to 79,907 units, while commercial vehicle production increased by 98.4% to 12,927 units. Therefore, increasing vehicle production is driving the growth of the car body-in-white market.

Major companies operating in the car body-in-white market are increasingly focusing on introducing innovative solutions to gain a competitive edge. Innovative body welding solutions use advanced technologies to improve welding efficiency, precision, and flexibility in automotive manufacturing. For instance, in April 2023, Comau, an Italy-based industrial automation company, provided enhanced manufacturing flexibility to Hycan electric vehicles through its innovative body welding solution. This solution enables efficient and precise welding of the body-in-white for electric vehicles, which represents the vehicle’s structural shell before the integration of mechanical and electrical systems. The solution supports optimized assembly processes and forms part of Comau’s broader portfolio of advanced manufacturing solutions for battery cells, e-drives, and drivetrain systems.

In April 2025, Belrise Industries, an India-based manufacturing company, acquired H-One India for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Belrise Industries aims to expand its car body-in-white production capacity, enhance operational efficiency, strengthen supply chain capabilities, and support long-term growth in the automotive manufacturing sector. H-One India is an India-based company specializing in car body-in-white components and assemblies.

Major companies operating in the car body-in-white market report include Volkswagen Group, Toyota Motor Corporation, Stellantis NV, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Hyundai Motor Company, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Magna International Inc., Gestamp Automocion SA, Benteler International AG, Martinrea International, Kirchhoff Automotive GmbH, Multimatic Inc., GEDIA Automotive Group, EDAG Engineering GmbH, Autokiniton Global Group LP, JBM Auto Limited, TECOSIM Group.

Europewas the largest region in the car body-in-white market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the car body-in-white market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the car body-in-white market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The car body-in-white market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing assembly, inspection, fuel efficiency and battery endurance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The car body-in-white market also includes sales of metal sheets, seats, dashboards, and exterior panels. 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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