Automotive OEM Brake Friction Material Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global automotive OEM brake friction material market is expected to grow at a CAGR of about 3.50% in the forecast period of 2025-2034, driven by the rising development of the automotive industry.

North America and Asia Pacific to be Significant Regional Markets for Automotive OEM Brake Friction Material

North America is the leading market globally and is expected to constitute a significant market share during the forecast period as well. This is due to the rapid development of the automotive industry and the increasing demand for commercial vehicles within the region. The growing demand for cheap cars, growing production of vehicles in the area, favourable economic conditions, and regulations made by the government to increase trade among countries in the region are further expected to augment the market growth in the region.

On the other hand, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to be one of the largest markets due to improving socio-economic conditions in emerging economies, like India, China, Indonesia, and Thailand. The increased vehicle production and upcoming stringent safety norms in China and India will boost the brake friction products market. OEMs based in China focus on adopting lightweight materials for brake friction products. The presence of global players is driving the adoption of safety features in vehicle models. The market growth can also be attributed to the surge in demand for passenger vehicles and the broad expansion of the automotive production units, impacted by the rising process of industrialisation in the region.

Automotive OEM Brake Friction Material: Market Segmentation

Automotive OEM brake friction materials are critical mechanical components that help slow or stop a vehicle's movement by producing friction between the vehicle's tyres. A brake pad, disc brake, brake liners, and brake shoes are among the components included in the materials. These parts help the car stop by converting the vehicle's kinetic energy into mechanical energy.

Market Breakup by Application Type

• Brake Pads
• Brake Shoes
• Brake Lining

Market Breakup by Brake Type

• Disc Brake
• Drum Brake

Market Breakup by Material Type

• Organic
• Semi-Metallic
• Ceramic

Market Breakup by Vehicle Type

• Passenger Car
• Commercial Vehicle

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Increasing Production of Commercial and Passenger Vehicles Augmenting the Market Growth

During the forecast period, the growing automotive industry and the increasing production of commercial and passenger vehicles have gained significant demand for the automotive brake friction material market. Manufacturers focus on developing environment-friendly brake friction products and materials, such as nanomaterials, which can dissipate less heat and improve mechanical properties. This is anticipated to propel the growth of the automotive brake friction material industry globally. The demand for lightweight automobile brake friction materials expands as vehicles become more electrified. This is expected to fuel the growth of the automobile brake friction material industry during the forecast period. Growing urbanisation, industrialisation, and the strong presence of key vehicle manufacturers are further propelling the market growth. Increasing vehicle sales and the availability of advanced and lightweight friction materials are expected to foster the automotive OEM brake friction materials demand. Advanced materials, such as ceramics, improve brake pad efficiency across a wide temperature range. Low noise characteristics and a constant coefficient of friction also help to improve vehicle performance. The recent expansion of public and private transportation projects in emerging countries will increase heavy vehicle demand, propelling the market growth.

Key Industry Players in the Global Automotive OEM Brake Friction Material Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global automotive OEM brake friction material industry, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Robert Bosch LLC
• Aisin Chemical Co., Ltd.
• BorgWarner Inc.
• Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.
• Japan Brake Industrial Co., Ltd.
• Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the industry based on the Porter's five forces model, along with giving a SWOT analysis.