Automotive Aerodynamic Global Market Report 2025

The automotive aerodynamic market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $28.26 billion in 2024 to $29.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in regulatory standards for emissions, growth in globalization, growth in environmental awareness, rise in the development of hybrid vehicles, increased consumer demand for performance, and rise in demand for high-end luxury vehicles.

The automotive aerodynamic market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $35.39 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for automobiles, rising demand for electric vehicles, increasing investments in research and development, rising fuel prices, and increasing urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, adoption of advanced computational fluid dynamics, integration of lightweight materials, development of aero-efficient EV designs, and aerodynamic wheels and tires.

The forecast of 4.6% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.8% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through increased costs of lightweight composites and aerodynamic kits sourced from Germany and China, potentially raising vehicle development expenses and reducing aerodynamic optimization in fuel-efficient models.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rising demand for electric vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the automotive aerodynamics market going forward. Electric vehicles (EVs) utilize electric motors powered by stored electricity, rather than internal combustion engines, for propulsion. The rising demand for electric vehicles is due to environmental consciousness, governmental support through incentives, technological progress in batteries, reduced operational expenses, and efforts to enhance urban air quality. Automotive aerodynamics in electric vehicles (EVs) enhance efficiency by reducing drag, improving range, and optimizing stability at high speeds, ensuring maximum performance from the stored energy in their batteries. For instance, in March 2023, according to the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, the electric vehicle market saw exponential growth, surpassing 10 million sales by 2022, with electric vehicles comprising 14% of all new automobile sales, up from 9% in 2021. Therefore, the rising demand for electric vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive aerodynamics market.

Major companies operating in the automotive aerodynamics market are focused on developing innovative technologies, such as aerodynamic drag-reducing systems, to enhance fuel efficiency, improve vehicle performance, and reduce carbon emissions. Aerodynamic drag-reducing systems are technologies and design strategies to minimize the resistance that a vehicle, aircraft, or other moving object encounters from the air as it moves. For instance, in January 2024, Hyundai Motor Company, a South Korean-based automotive manufacturer, launched active air skirt technology that improves vehicle aerodynamics. This cutting-edge system features active flaps integrated into the vehicle's front bumper and underbody, automatically adjusting to optimize airflow based on driving conditions. The vehicle at higher speeds deploys the flap to reduce drag, enhancing fuel efficiency and performance. Conversely, the flaps retract at lower speeds or when cooling is required to allow for better airflow to the engine and brakes.

In November 2023, Consolidated Metco Inc., a US-based manufacturer of components for the commercial vehicle industry, acquired TruckLabs for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, ConMet aims to expand its portfolio of fuel-saving technologies, bring efficiency benefits to more customers, leverage its manufacturing expertise, and position itself as a one-stop shop for improving the overall efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and trailers. TruckLabs is a US-based company that develops aerodynamic solutions for the trucking industry.

Automotive aerodynamics refers to the study of how air flows around and through vehicles. Its primary goal is to reduce air resistance (drag) and improve fuel efficiency, performance, and stability. This involves designing vehicle shapes to optimize airflow, minimize turbulence, and control lift and downforce. Key elements include streamlined body shapes, underbody panels, and aerodynamic aids like spoilers and diffusers.

The main components of automotive aerodynamics are services and software. Services include testing, consulting, and engineering services that help automotive manufacturers design and optimize vehicle aerodynamics. These services are vital for achieving regulatory compliance and improving vehicle performance. The various mechanisms are active systems and passive systems used in various electric vehicles such as battery electric vehicles (BEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). The various vehicles involved are passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles and are used in various applications such as air dams, diffusers, gap fairing, grille shutters, side skirts, spoilers, wind deflectors, and others.

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.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the transport sector, particularly in fleet maintenance and logistics operations. Higher duties on imported commercial vehicles, tires, and engine components have increased operational costs for trucking and freight companies, forcing them to raise shipping rates or reduce margins. Airlines and maritime shippers face similar pressures, with tariffs on aircraft parts and shipbuilding materials driving up capital expenditures. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in key export markets have reduced demand for U.S.-made transportation equipment, further straining revenue streams. The sector must now prioritize fuel efficiency, alternative sourcing, and automation to offset rising expenses while maintaining service reliability.

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Major companies operating in the automotive aerodynamic market are Volvo Truck, Continental AG, Magna International Inc., 3M Company, Valeo SA, Plastic Omnium SA, Flex-N-Gate Corporation, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd., Rehau Group, Röchling Group, Johnson Electric, Autoneum Holding AG, Ariel Limited, Torch Technologies Inc., Sonceboz, Scribd, SimScale, HBPO GmbH, Polytec Holding AG, Batz S Coop, Vectoflow GmbH, Dynamon.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive aerodynamic market in 2024, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive aerodynamic market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive aerodynamic market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive aerodynamics market consists of sales of spoilers, diffusers, underbody panels, vortex generators, and splitters. 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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