Automotive Exterior Trim Parts Market Report 2026

The automotive exterior trim parts market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $34.4 billion in 2025 to $36.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of passenger and luxury vehicle production, increasing consumer focus on vehicle aesthetics, availability of cost-effective plastic and composite materials, growth in automotive customization culture, rising demand for exterior protection components.

The automotive exterior trim parts market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $44.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of electric vehicles, rising use of sustainable and recyclable materials, expansion of premium vehicle segments, growing focus on aerodynamic efficiency, increasing integration of smart exterior components. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of lightweight exterior trim materials, rising demand for aerodynamic design components, expansion of custom styling and aesthetic enhancements, increasing adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques, enhanced focus on vehicle branding.

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leading manufacturers to adopt cleaner technologies, safer materials, and compliant designs instead of relying on outdated practices.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 companies 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 2025. 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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive exterior trim parts market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, 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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