Automotive Steering Column Market Report 2026

The automotive steering column market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.98 billion in 2025 to $17.85 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to automotive production growth, steering safety regulations, demand for driver comfort, mechanical to electric transition.

The automotive steering column market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle growth, advanced steering integration, smart cockpit development, modular steering architectures. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of multi-function steering columns, shift toward electric power steering, demand for lightweight column designs, growth in vehicle electronics integration, expansion of aftermarket upgrades.

The increase in vehicle production is expected to drive the growth of the automotive steering column market in the coming years. Vehicle production refers to the process of manufacturing and assembling motor vehicles by combining various components into finished products ready for the market. This growth in vehicle production is largely fueled by the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), as automakers make significant investments in EV manufacturing to meet regulatory requirements and rising consumer demand for sustainable transportation solutions. The automotive steering column provides precise vehicle direction control while integrating essential functions such as ignition, airbag deployment, and steering adjustments for driver comfort. For instance, in May 2025, according to a report published by the House of Commons Library, a UK-based government administration, a total of 905,000 vehicles were produced in the UK in 2024. This figure includes commercial vehicles such as vans, trucks, taxis, and buses. Of this total, 780,000 cars were manufactured in the UK in 2024. Therefore, the increase in vehicle production is driving the growth of the automotive steering column market.

Major companies operating in the automotive steering column market are focusing on developing technologically innovative solutions, such as column-assist electric power steering systems, to enhance vehicle handling and improve driver safety. Column-assist electric power steering systems use an electric motor mounted on the steering column to provide steering assistance, enhancing vehicle handling and efficiency by reducing the need for traditional hydraulic systems. For instance, in April 2025, Nexteer Automotive Group, a US-based automotive industry company, launched its high-output column-assist electric power steering (HO CEPS) system, which delivers up to 110 Nm of steering assist torque, expanding its applicability to larger and heavier vehicles such as SUVs and entry-level trucks. This new system integrates the motor, controller, and sensors directly with the steering column, offering a cost-effective and scalable alternative to more complex under-hood EPS solutions. By enhancing steering performance, HO CEPS improves steering performance and efficiency while speeding development, offering automakers more flexibility across vehicle types.

In January 2025, Rane Group, an India-based industrial manufacturing company that offers automotive steering columns, partnered with ZF Group to form a joint venture aimed at manufacturing and supplying occupant safety products. This collaboration aims to leverage advanced electric power steering column technologies to transform the Indian automotive market by offering innovative, high-performance steering solutions that enhance vehicle safety, driving comfort, and efficiency. ZF Group is a Germany-based technology company specializing in automotive steering columns.

Major companies operating in the automotive steering column market report include Robert Bosch GmbH, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Nexteer Automotive Corporation, JTEKT Corporation, NSK Ltd., Schaeffler AG, Valeo SA, Continental AG, Aisin Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mando Corporation, Kongsberg Automotive ASA, Rane Madras Limited, thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology, Knorr-Bremse Steering Systems GmbH, Mitsuba Corporation, Pailton Engineering Ltd., Flaming River Industries Inc., Borgeson Universal Company, Autoliv Inc., Denso Corporation, Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd., Hitachi Astemo Ltd., Yamada Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

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

The automotive steering column market consists of sales of products including tilt steering columns, telescopic steering columns, intermediate shafts, steering angle sensors, and ignition switch modules. 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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