Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Automotive Tappet Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The size of the automotive tappet market has seen a steady increase in recent years. The market, increasing from $8.95 billion in 2024 to $9.3 billion in 2025, experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%.
The Automotive Tappet Global Market is projected to grow to a size of $11.05 billion in 2029. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the automotive tappet market are:
• Rising sales of passenger and commercial vehicles
• Growing demand for electric vehicles and fuel-efficient automobiles
• Expansion of aftermarket opportunities
• Adoption of technological advancements such as variable valve timing systems and hydraulic flat tapper camshaft.
The automotive tappet market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Flat Tappet, Roller Tappet
2) By Engine Capacity Analysis: <4 Cylinder Engine, 4-6 Cylinder, >6 Cylinder
3) By Material: Steel, Aluminum
4) By Vehicle: Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Light Duty Vehicle
5) By Distribution Channel: Original Equipment Manufacturer, After market
The key trends in the automotive tappet market are:
• The adoption of variable valve timing (VVT) systems is a significant emerging trend.
• Advancements in lubricant technology are shaping the market's future.
• There is a growing trend towards the development of cleaner technologies.
• Technological advancements in hydraulic flat tapper camshaft (HFTC) are greatly impacting the industry.
Major players in the automotive tappet market are:
• Delphi Technologies PLC
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Denso Corporation
• Continental AG
• Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd.
• Eaton Corporation PLC
• Tenneco Inc.
• Schaeffler AG
• Otics Corporation
• MAHLE GmbH
• Dana Incorporated
• AB SKF
• NSK Ltd.
• Federal-Mogul Corporation
• Rheinmetall Automotive AG
• Melling Industries
• Elgin Industries
• Yuhuan Huiyu Tappets Co. Ltd.
• Crower Cams & Equipment Co.
• SSV Valves
• Cloyes Gear and Products Inc.
• Howards Cams
• Dura-Bond Bearing Company
• SM Motorenteile GmbH
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive tappet market in 2024