The engine encapsulation market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of engine encapsulation has seen robust growth in the past few years. The market is predicted to increase from $5.98 billion in 2024 to $6.33 billion in 2025, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.
Factors such as concerns over fuel efficiency, mitigation of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), emission control laws, and an emphasis on aerodynamics in vehicle development have all contributed to the growth witnessed in the historical period.
The engine encapsulation market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for engine encapsulation is projected to experience robust growth in the upcoming years, with its value estimated to reach $8.46 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%.
This growth during the forecast period is principally due to more stringent emission regulations, vehicle electrification, incorporation of advanced cooling technologies, an ongoing focus on enhancing fuel efficiency, and the utilization of lightweight materials. Key trends observed during this period are the use of active engine encapsulation systems, amalgamation with vehicle thermal management, the use of eco-friendly and recyclable encapsulation materials, custom adaptations for electric vehicles, and the application of advanced computational simulations for optimal design.
The growth of the engine encapsulation market is being propelled by the rising demand for commercial vehicles. These vehicles are commonly used to transport goods across long distances prompting a need for improved fuel efficiency. Via features such as fuel saving, reduction in engine noise, and mitigation of heat transfer, engine encapsulation becomes an enticing solution for commercial vehicles. As an illustration, Pandaily, a tech media company based in Beijing, reported in July 2022 that the sales volume of commercial vehicles had risen by 49.4% year-on-year, standing at 168,000. Additionally, in May 2021, the desire for new commercial vehicles in Germany saw an upsurge of 46.4% compared to the year before. Consequently, it is projected that the escalating demand for commercial vehicles will boost the growth of the engine encapsulation market during the forecast period.
The engine encapsulation market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Engine-Mounted, Body-Mounted
2) By Material: Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Carbon fiber, Other Materials
3) By Fuel Type: Gasoline, Diesel
4) By Vehicle Class: Economic Light-Duty Vehicles, Mid-Priced Light-Duty Vehicles, Luxury Light-Duty Vehicles
5) By Sales Channel: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), After market
Subsegments:
1) By Engine-Mounted: Acoustic Covers, Thermal Shields, Insulation Blankets
2) By Body-Mounted: Underbody Shields, Sound Absorbing Panels, Engine Compartment Liners
The emergence of new product innovation is becoming a prominent trend in the engine encapsulation market with key players focussing on new innovations to cement their market stance. Take for example, in March 2024, when the Germany-based manufacturer of engineered plastic systems and components, Röchling SE and Co. KG, introduced a novel engine encapsulation system specifically catered towards electric vehicles (EVs). The main objective of this system's implementation is to bolster thermal management and battery lifespan in EVs, looking to tackle the distinct hurdles that come with electric drivetrains. The system is designed to enhance the thermal conditions surrounding the electric motor and battery, a key element in sustaining performance and durability. The encapsulation also seeks to diminish noise and vibrations, thereby improving the driver's experience. This is increasingly vital in EVs, as the engine's lack of noise makes other sounds more perceptible.
Major companies operating in the engine encapsulation market include:
• ElringKlinger AG
• Autoneum Holding AG
• Continental AG
• Roechling Group
• Greiner Foam International GmbH
• Trocellen GmbH
• Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH
• BASF SE
• Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.
• Evonik Industries AG
• Hennecke GmbH
• Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S. A.
• UFP Technologies Inc.
• Polytec Group
• DBW Advanced Fiber Technologies GmbH
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG
• GKN plc
• Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co KG
• BorgWarner Inc.
• AVL List GmbH
• Axletech International
• Dana Limited
• Woco Industrietechnik GmbH
• 3M Company
• SA Automotive Ltd
• Charlotte Baur Formschaumtechnik GmbH
• Carcoustics International GmbH
• Uniproducts Inc.
• UGN Inc.
• Robert Bosch GmbH
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the engine encapsulation market in 2024.Asia-PAcific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the engine encapsulation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa