Automotive Exterior Trim Parts Global Market Report 2025

The automotive exterior trim parts market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $32.71 billion in 2024 to $34.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period is driven by rising demand for vehicle aesthetic customization, increased focus on vehicle aerodynamics, growing use of lightweight materials, higher consumer preference for premium finishes, and expanding automotive production volumes.

The automotive exterior trim parts market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $42.58 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth during the forecast period is driven by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles, rising focus on sustainable and recyclable materials, growing preference for connected and smart vehicles, and increasing aftermarket customization and personalization. Primary trends in the forecast period include the development of sustainable materials, advancement in high-precision manufacturing techniques, integration with lighting systems, incorporation with modular vehicle architecture, and innovation in customizable trims.

Stricter environmental and safety regulations are expected to enhance the growth of the automotive exterior trim parts market in the coming years. Stricter environmental and safety regulations refer to government mandated rules and standards designed to reduce pollution, improve vehicle safety, and promote sustainable and responsible manufacturing practices. The increasing focus on these regulations arises from growing concerns about pollution, vehicle emissions, and occupant safety, leading manufacturers to adopt cleaner technologies, safer materials, and compliant designs instead of relying on outdated practices. Automotive exterior trim parts contribute to this focus by utilizing sustainable, lightweight, and impact resistant materials that help vehicles meet emission standards, improve safety performance, and comply with regulatory requirements. For example, in March 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a U.S. based federal agency, finalized national pollution standards for passenger cars, light duty trucks, and medium duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond, which are projected to prevent over 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and generate nearly 100 billion dollars in annual net societal benefits, including 13 billion dollars from improved public health due to cleaner air and 62 billion dollars in reduced fuel, maintenance, and repair costs for drivers. Therefore, stricter environmental and safety regulations are enhancing the growth of the automotive exterior trim parts market.

Key companies operating in the automotive exterior trim parts market are emphasizing technological innovation, such as Propylat PET technology, to create fully recyclable, lightweight, and sound-absorbing trim components that promote sustainability, minimize environmental impact, and align with circular economy regulations. Propylat PET technology is a recyclable monomaterial polyester solution that incorporates a high percentage of recycled fibers, allowing for waste-free manufacturing and closed-loop recycling in automotive applications. For instance, in June 2024, Autoneum Holding AG, a Switzerland based automotive supplier, introduced a fully recyclable 100 percent polyester trunk side trim. The new component is engineered to advance circular economy practices by offering excellent durability, material stiffness, geometric flexibility, and aesthetic appeal, while enabling waste-free production, high-quality recycling of manufacturing cutoffs, and customization for tailgate and other trunk trim applications. This innovation reduces dependence on virgin materials and enhances both the environmental performance and functional quality of the vehicle’s rear structure.

In April 2025, Global Technologies Ltd., a US-based automotive parts manufacturer, acquired Novares Group for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Global Technologies aims to create an agile, innovative, and high-performing industrial platform to accelerate research and development, broaden its global footprint, and drive sustainable innovation in the mobility sector. Novares Group is a France-based automotive company specializing in exterior parts and trim components.

Major players operating in the automotive exterior trim parts market are Magna International, Plastic Omnium, Flex N Gate, Samvardhana Motherson Group, Forvia SA (Faurecia), AISIN Group, Toyoda Gosei, Valeo SA, Grupo Antolin, Martinrea International Inc., CIE Automotive, DURA Automotive Systems, IAC Group, Toyota Boshoku Corporation, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, Novares, Tong Yang Group, Hayashi Telempu Corporation, Inoac Corporation, GEDIA Automotive Group, Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd., Ficosa Internacional SA, IDEAL Automotive, Eissmann Automotive Deutschland GmbH, SAMBO Automotive, Montaplast GmbH, Gronbach, Yanfeng Technology.

North America was the largest region in the automotive exterior trim parts market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive exterior trim parts 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 exterior trim parts are components and accessories attached to a vehicle’s outer body, including moldings, roof rails, and decorative panels. They enhance the vehicle’s appearance, protect body surfaces from scratches, dents, and environmental damage, and improve aerodynamics. These parts also play a role in defining the vehicle’s style and brand identity.

The primary types of automotive exterior trim parts include bumpers, grilles, spoilers, mirror covers, door handles, fender flares, mud flaps, side skirts, and window trims. Bumpers are protective elements installed at the front and rear of a vehicle to absorb impact during minor collisions, reducing damage to the body and passengers. These trim parts are made from materials such as plastic, aluminum, carbon fiber, stainless steel, rubber, and composites, and are manufactured using processes like injection molding, thermoforming, 3D printing, extrusion, and lamination. They are used in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, luxury vehicles, and off-road vehicles, serving end users including automotive manufacturers, repair shops, car enthusiasts, and fleet operators.

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

The automotive exterior trim parts market consists of sales of wheel arch moldings, body side moldings, front and rear valances, fuel door covers, fender trims, and mirror housings. 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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