What Transformation Has the Automotive Window and Exterior Sealing Market Undergone?
The automotive window and exterior sealing market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Over the past few years, the automotive window and exterior sealing market has experienced significant growth. The market size, which sits at $26.16 billion in 2024, is expected to increase to $28.12 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. This upward trend during the historic period can be attributed to factors such as increased vehicle production, strict automotive safety standards, increasing customer demand for noise reduction, growing attention to vehicle aesthetics, and the worldwide expansion of automotive supply chains.
What are the Market Size and Expected Growth Rates for the Automotive Window and Exterior Sealing Market?
The Automotive Window and Exterior Sealing market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Over the upcoming years, the automotive window and exterior sealing market is anticipated to undergo robust growth, with predictions of expanding to $38.57 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%.
This anticipated growth during the forecast period is mainly due to the increasing adoption of autonomous vehicles, more strict environmental regulations, the need for better weather resistance, emphasis on energy-efficient vehicles, and innovations in seal production processes. The forecast period will also see key trends such as the improvement in sealing technologies, the creation of self-healing seals, customization for the luxury and premium vehicle market, the use of advanced materials, and partnerships for innovation.
Which Key Drivers Are Propelling The Automotive Window and Exterior Sealing Market's Growth?
The automotive window and exterior sealing market is expected to expand with the increase in sales of commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles, used for transporting goods or passengers for profit, use these sealing systems to guard the interior and exterior against noise, dirt, and rainwater. For example, the UK's trade association, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported a 46.9% increase in the production of commercial vehicles in August 2022, reaching 58,693 units. Consequently, the rising sales of commercial vehicles are fueling the growth of the automotive window and exterior sealing market.
What Are The Key Segments Within The Global Automotive Window and Exterior Sealing Market?
The automotive window and exterior sealing market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component Type: Exterior Sealing, Glass Run Channel Seals, Roof Ditch Molding Seals
2) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicles, Heavy Vehicles, Electric Vehicle
3) By Application: After market, OEM(Original Equipment Manufacturer)
Subsegments:
1) By Exterior Sealing: Door Seals, Window Seals, Trunk Seals
2) By Glass Run Channel Seals: Fixed Glass Run Seals, Movable Glass Run Seals
3) By Roof Ditch Molding Seals: Molded Roof Ditch Seals, Extruded Roof Ditch Seals
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How Are New Trends Impacting The Size Of The Automotive Window and Exterior Sealing Market?
The emergence of product innovations is a key trend being seen in the automotive window and exterior sealing markets. To maintain their market positions in these sectors, major companies are releasing innovative products. For example, Goobi Glass LLC, which is based in the US and produces glass for the automotive sector, launched a unique colored glass for vehicles in February 2022. This revolutionary, globally patented product is versatile, suitable for use in sunroofs, windows, and windscreens. It offers a wide variety of color options, with 75 distinct shades available and the potential to customize over 18,000 other colors. Furthermore, Goobi Glass’ product aesthetically enhances vehicles while also providing the benefits of chromotherapy.
Who Are the Key Players In The Automotive Window and Exterior Sealing Market?
Major companies operating in the automotive window and exterior sealing market include:
• Guardian Industries
• Nippon Sheet Glass
• Taiwan Glass Industry Corporation
• Central Glass Co.
• Ltd.
• Sisecam Group
• Saint-Gobain Sekurit
• AGC Inc.
• Fuyao Glass Industry Group
• Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited
• Corning Incorporated
• Webasto SE
• Magna International Inc.
• PPG Industries
• Dura Automotive Systems
• Adient plc
• Henniges Automotive
• Kiekert AG
• Cooper Standard Automotive
• Sika AG
• Denso Corporation
• 3M Company
• Novares Group
• Tenneco Inc.
• Faurecia SA
• Valeo SA
• Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
• JTEKT Corporation
• Schott AG
• Flex-N-Gate Corporation
• Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Automotive Window and Exterior Sealing Market?
North America was the largest region in the automotive window and exterior sealing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the automotive window and exterior sealing market during the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive window and exterior sealing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
