Automotive Parts Feeders Global Market Report 2025

The automotive parts feeders market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.95 billion in 2024 to $4.19 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period is driven by rising automotive production volumes, increased adoption of automation, escalating labor costs, growing complexity of automotive components, and a stronger preference for standardized parts.

The automotive parts feeders market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth during the forecast period is driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles, increasing adoption of robotics-assisted assembly lines, rising focus on sustainable manufacturing practices, growing demand for customized vehicle models, and increasing emphasis on reducing production downtime. Primary trends in the forecast period include the development of compact feeder designs, advancement in high-speed feeding solutions, innovation in vibration feeder technology, innovation in flexible material handling, and innovation in multi-part feeding systems.

The rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to boost the growth of the automotive parts feeders market in the coming years. Electric vehicles (EVs) refer to the production, purchase, and use of battery electric and plug in hybrid vehicles across the globe. The primary factor supporting this growth is the shift toward sustainable and low emission mobility, which encourages manufacturers to expand EV production capacity, invest in advanced battery and charging technologies, and enhance vehicle range, efficiency, and safety standards. Automotive parts feeders enable the precise, continuous, and automated supply of essential EV components such as batteries, motors, and power electronics, improving production efficiency and supporting the effective scaling of EV manufacturing systems. For example, in May 2025, according to data published by the International Energy Agency, a France based intergovernmental organization, global electric car sales surpassed 17 million in 2024, representing an increase of more than 25 percent from 2023 with an additional 3.5 million vehicles sold. Therefore, the rising adoption of electric vehicles is boosting the growth of the automotive parts feeders market.

Key players in the automotive parts feeder market are introducing compact and flexible robotic feeding systems designed to handle small automotive components with exceptional precision. These compact feeders are developed to optimize workspace utilization without sacrificing throughput or accuracy, making them ideal for intricate and space-constrained assembly lines. For example, in September 2024, ARS Automation, an Italy-based automation solutions company, unveiled the FlexiBowl 200, a next-generation compact parts feeder that is 25% shorter and 50% slimmer than previous models. The system delivers high-throughput feeding for small components ranging from 1-10 mm, allowing manufacturers to enhance productivity, precision, and workspace efficiency in modern automotive production environments.

In May 2025, Fanty Company Ltd., a China-based manufacturing company, partnered with Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co. Ltd. to strengthen their capabilities in precision laser-based manufacturing solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors. This partnership aims to integrate advanced coil feeding and laser welding technologies to improve precision, efficiency, and quality in automotive parts production while expanding market opportunities through their combined expertise. Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co. Ltd. is a China-based machinery company that provides industrial laser equipment and intelligent manufacturing solutions.

Major players operating in the automotive parts feeders market are NTN Corporation, ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc., Graco Inc., SPIROL International Corporation, Syntron Material Handling, LLC, Orientech Automation Solutions Inc., Lanco Integrated Inc., Performance Feeders Inc., Weber Schraubautomaten GmbH, Fuji Corporation, Service Engineering Inc., Deprag Schulz GmbH. CO. KG, TAD S.L., Flexfactory GmbH, FlexiBowl, RNA Automation Limited, Asyril SA, California Vibratory Feeders Inc., Cleveland Vibrator Company, Hoppmann Corporation, Fortville Feeders, Inc., Moorfeed Corporation, Vibromatic Co. Inc., CDS Manufacturing Inc., Vibratory Feeders Inc., Hoosier Feeder Company LLC, Podmores (Engineers) Ltd., Automation Devices Inc.

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

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 swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

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Automotive parts feeders are devices, either mechanical or automated, designed to deliver and position automotive components accurately and efficiently for assembly or production processes. They enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce the need for manual handling, and ensure consistent placement of parts during vehicle assembly.

The key types of automotive parts feeders include bumpers, grilles, spoilers, mirror covers, door handles, fender flares, mud flaps, side skirts, and window trims. Bumpers are safety components installed at the front and rear of vehicles to absorb impact in minor collisions. These parts are made from a variety of materials, including plastic, aluminum, carbon fiber, stainless steel, rubber, and composites, and are produced using techniques such as injection molding, thermoforming, 3D printing, extrusion, and lamination. They are used in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, luxury vehicles, and off-road vehicles, catering to end users like automotive manufacturers, repair workshops, car enthusiasts, and fleet operators.

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

The automotive parts feeders market consists of sales of flexible feeders, custom automated feed systems, hopper feeders, magnetic feeders, and air feeders. 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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