Automotive Performance Parts Market Report 2026

The automotive performance parts market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $351.42 billion in 2025 to $366.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to car enthusiast culture, motorsport popularity, availability of aftermarket parts, performance vehicle sales, customization demand.

The automotive performance parts market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $442.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to performance ev components growth, digital engine tuning, lightweight performance materials, online aftermarket sales, global car culture expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for performance upgrades, expansion of motorsport-inspired components, increased customization trends, rising adoption of turbochargers and superchargers, growth of aftermarket tuning.

Rising demand for sports cars and luxury vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the automotive performance parts market going forward. Sports cars are high-performance vehicles engineered for speed and agility, while luxury vehicles focus on superior comfort, quality, and advanced features. The increasing adoption of sports cars and luxury vehicles is driven by growing consumer preference for high-performance, technologically advanced, and status-oriented automobiles. Automotive performance parts are widely used in sports cars and luxury vehicles to improve speed, handling, and overall driving dynamics, meeting the expectations of performance enthusiasts while also enhancing comfort and performance for luxury vehicle owners. For instance, in January 2024, according to a report published by BMW Group, a Germany-based automobile manufacturer, the company recorded a historic sales performance by delivering 2,555,341 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles worldwide, representing a 6.5% increase year over year. In the fourth quarter of 2023, sales rose by 10.3% compared to the same period in the previous year, reaching 718,778 units. Therefore, the rising demand for sports cars and luxury vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive performance parts market.

Major companies operating in the automotive performance parts market are emphasizing technological advancements, such as full titanium exhaust systems, to enhance vehicle performance and expand their market presence across regions. Full titanium exhaust systems are increasingly adopted due to their lightweight nature, high durability, and ability to improve engine efficiency and output. For instance, in December 2023, Akrapovic d.d., a Slovenia-based automotive component manufacturer, introduced two race-focused performance products for the Ferrari 296 GTB, including the Slip-On Race Line full titanium exhaust system and the stainless-steel Link Pipe Set. The Slip-On Race Line delivers a 3.6% weight reduction compared to the standard system, incorporates 3D-printed and cast components for optimized performance and aesthetics, and enhances engine sound through sport catalytic converters and refined tailpipe design. The Link Pipe Set further contributes to weight reduction of up to 38.4% and improves exhaust flow, delivering a more aggressive engine sound and potential performance gains when paired with mandatory ECU remapping.

In February 2024, Wharton Automotive Group, a US-based supplier of high-performance automotive driveline components, acquired Competition Clutch Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Wharton Automotive Group aims to strengthen its position in the automotive performance parts market and broaden its product portfolio. Competition Clutch Inc. is a US-based company specializing in high-performance components for sports vehicles, including compact clutch kits, flywheels, and related accessories.

Major companies operating in the automotive performance parts market report include Tenneco Inc., Mahle GmbH, BorgWarner Inc., KW Automotive, The NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd, Brembo SpA, Donaldson Company Inc, EXEDY Corporation, Holley Performance Products Inc, K&N Engineering Inc, Eibach Springs Inc, MagnaFlow, Edelbrock LLC, HKS Co Ltd, Borla Performance Industries, Mishimoto Automotive, AEM Performance Electronics, Cobb Tuning, APR LLC, Dinan Engineering Inc, Akrapovic d.d.

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

The automotive performance parts market consists of sales of performance clutch kits, performance radiators and cooling systems, wheels and tires, body kits and aero parts, and performance seats and harnesses. 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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