Vehicle Tracking Systems Global Market Report 2023 – By Type (Active, Passive), By Vehicle (Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles), By Application (Mobile Tracking, Cellular Tracking, Satellite Tracking), By Industry Vertical (Transportation And Logistics, Construction And Manufacturing, Aviation, Retail, Government, Other Industry Verticals) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Track and trace solutions refer to a software-based service to track vehicles, loading units, shipments, or products throughout the entire supply chain, from supplier to consumer. This allows for the capture of a product's state along the value chain as well as the ability to identify and validate that path in hindsight. The main types of products in the track and trace solutions market are hardware systems and software solutions. Hardware systems refer to the physical parts or components of a computer or application that are used to track physical components like desktops, laptops, and servers from the time they are purchased until they are retired. The various technologies involved are 2D barcodes, radio frequency identification (RFID), and linear barcodes. The applications include serialization, aggregation, tracking, tracing, and reporting. The various end-users are the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, food, and beverage industries. The global track and trace solutions market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Hardware Systems, Software Solutions 2) By Technology: 2D Barcodes, Radiofrequency Identification (RFID), Linear Barcodes 3) By Application: Serialization, Aggregation, Tracking, Tracing, and Reporting 4) By End-Use: Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Food and Beverages The global track and trace solutions market size will grow from $3.66 billion in 2022 to $4.2 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the track and trace solutions is expected to grow to $7.18 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 14.4%. Stringent regulations and standards for the implementation of serialisation are expected to propel the growth of the track and trace solutions market going forward. Regulatory standards refer to rules, laws, regulations, and regulatory authority advisory opinions applicable to the manufacturing, marketing, and reimbursement of any product. Stringent regulations and standards passed by the government help to improve capacities and improve surveillance and investigation of foodborne infections through the pulse net, the integrated food safety centres of excellence, and other programs. For instance, in 2021, according to the European Commission, a UK-based executive of the European Union, the major development related to serialisation and traceability in the medical device sector is the EU-MDR regulation. The EU MDR is a new set of laws that took effect on May 26, 2021. Its goal is to improve the safety and performance of medical devices throughout their lifecycle by strengthening regulations and emphasising market vigilance, which was lacking when the previous MDD (Medical Devices Directive) law was passed in 1992. Therefore, stringent regulations and standards for the implementation of serialization are driving the track and trace solutions market growth. Major players in the track and trace solutions market are Adents, ACG Worldwide, rfXcel, Laetus GmbH, Grant-Soft Ltd., SL Controls Ltd., Arvato Systems, Syntegon Technology, Körber Medipak Systems AG, and Systech International Inc. The adoption of radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology is a key trend gaining popularity in the track and trace solution market. Major companies operating in the track and trace system market are adopting RFID technology to strengthen their position in the market. For example, in September 2020, Fresenius Kabi, a Germany-based healthcare company operating in the track and trace solutions market, is integrating RFID labels into packages for routinely used operating room drugs. The track-and-trace system adheres to open GS1 worldwide standards and protects drug inventory, adding an added layer of patient safety. In July 2021, Zeiser, a Germany-based security printing service provider, acquired track and trace software from Inspection for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Zeiser expands its leading position as a provider of serialisation solutions and services for the security printing industry. Document Inspection is a UK-based technology provider of document inspection and tracking and tracing software. North America was the largest region in the track and trace solution market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the track and trace solutions market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the track and trace solutions market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The track-and-trace solutions market includes revenues earned by entities by providing information about the entire supply chain and track product distribution. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The track and trace solutions market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides track and trace solutions market statistics, including track and trace solutions industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a track and trace solutions market share, detailed track and trace solutions market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the track and trace solutions industry. This track and trace solutions market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The automotive wheel aftermarket is used to replace damaged parts in automobiles and other equipment. Aftermarket parts refer to replacement parts that are not manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer. These are manufactured by a third party for every type of vehicle. These aftermarket parts are low in cost when compared to the original parts. The main types of automotive wheels aftermarkets are new wheel replacement and refurbished wheel fitment. The new wheel replacement market is involved in the replacement of damaged wheels with new aftermarket wheels. These are wheels that are exact replicas of the wheels that are made by independent manufacturers and made to fit multiple vehicles. The various materials used are alloys, steel and others. The various types of liquid coatings are liquid coatings and powdered coatings that are used in different vehicle types, including passenger cars, lightweight commercial vehicles, heavy trucks, buses and coaches, and trailers. It is distributed through several channels, such as retail, wholesalers, and distributors. The global automotive wheel aftermarket market is segmented - 1) By Aftermarket Type: New Wheel Replacement, Refurbished Wheel Fitment 2) By Material Type: Alloy, Steel, Other Materials 3) By Coating Type: Liquid Coating, Powdered Coating 4) By Vehicle: Passenger Cars, Lightweight Commercial Vehicles, Heavy Trucks, Buses and Coaches, Trailers 5) By Distribution Channel: Retail, Wholesalers and Distributors The global automotive wheel aftermarket market size will grow from $4.62 billion in 2022 to $4.93 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global automotive wheel aftermarket is expected to grow to $6.12 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.6%. Increasing sales of passenger cars are expected to propel the growth of the automotive wheel aftermarket market going forward. Cars are four-wheeled vehicles used for transportation. Aftermarket wheels are available for a wide range of vehicles and are less expensive. They are in high demand for automobiles and are used as replacement wheels more frequently in cars. For instance, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), an India-based apex national body of the automobile retail industry, for the year 2021, passenger car sales increased annually by 39%, that is, from 1,82,651 units in 2020 to 2,53,363 units in 2021 India. In addition, commercial vehicle sales increased 98% annually, from 26,851 units in 2020 to 53,150 units in 2021. Therefore, the increasing sales of passenger cars are driving the growth of the automotive wheel aftermarket market. Major players in the automotive wheel aftermarket market are Konig Wheels, Ronal AG, Beyern Wheels Company, Enkei Corporation, Maxion Wheels U.S.A. LLC, AEZ Leichtmetallräder GmbH, Superior Industries Inc., TSW Alloy Wheels, BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AG, Philippine Aluminum Wheels Inc., Anhui Xingda Auto Parts Technology Co Ltd., Lenso Wheels, MSW Wheels, and Zhejiang Jinxuan International Trade Co Ltd. New product innovations have emerged as the key trend gaining popularity in the automotive wheel aftermarket market. Major companies in the automotive aftermarket sector are focused on introducing advanced products to increase their market coverage. For instance, in September 2021, Borbet, a Germany-based company that manufactures light alloy wheels, launched new rims with a unique CWZ design that contains five double-spoke designs. It is suitable for vehicles with wheel loads of up to 1,250 kilograms. Vehicles such as VW Crafter, Amarok, T5 and T6, and Mercedes V-Class are suitable for this type of rim. These are durable and can run for a long period of time. In August 2020, Wheel Pros, a US-based manufacturer of automotive aftermarket wheels and accessories, acquired Borbet GmbH for a deal amount of $3.35 billion. This acquisition helps Wheel Pros in the manufacturing of new model light-alloy wheels and wheel rims and also helps to expand its business all over Germany. Borbet GmbH is a German-based company that manufactures light-alloy wheels. North America was the largest region in the automotive wheel aftermarket market in 2022. The regions covered in the automotive wheel aftermarket market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive wheel aftermarket market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The automotive wheel aftermarket market includes revenue earned by entities by automotive wheel made of aluminum and carbon fiber. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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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Vehicle to Everything (V2X) is a communication system used in a vehicle that supports the exchange of the from a vehicle to moving components of the traffic system that may have an impact on the vehicle. The technology improves traffic efficiency by notifying drivers to approach traffic, offering other routes to avoid traffic, and spotting unoccupied parking spaces. The main types of technologies in automotive V2X are emergency vehicle notification, automated driver assistance, passenger information system, line of sight, others, and has various connectivities such as DSRC and cellular. The emergency vehicle notification technology provides an emergency vehicle notification system which is a method for notifying traffic of an approaching emergency vehicle. The different vehicle types include passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The several types of communications involved in automotive V2X are vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P), vehicle-to-grid (V2G), vehicle-to-cloud (V2C), and vehicle-to device (V2D). The global automotive v2x market is segmented - 1) By Technology: Emergency Vehicle Notification, Automated Driver Assistance, Passenger Information System, Line of Sight, Other Technologies 2) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles 3) By Connectivity: DSRC, Cellular 4) By Communication: Vehicle-To-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-To-Infrastructure (V2I), Vehicle-To-Pedestrian (V2P), Vehicle To-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-To-Cloud (V2C), Vehicle-To Device (V2D) The global automotive V2X market size will grow from $0.77 billion in 2022 to $1.1 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the automotive V2X is expected to grow to $4.77 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 44.1%. The increase in demand for fully autonomous vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the automotive V2X market in the coming years. Autonomous vehicles are defined as self-driving vehicles that move without any human intervention or require very little human intervention. V2X offers an advantage in automatic vehicles since it delivers information about objects that other sensors are unable to detect. Also, it can improve traffic efficiency by giving information about traffic signals. For instance, in July 2021, according to Close Brothers Asset Finance, a UK-based firm providing advice and investment management services, it is expected 73% of all cars will have some level of autonomy (Levels 1-3) by 2025 in the UK and while 40% of people polled would be willing to use fully autonomous or semi-autonomous cars. Thus, the increasing demand for fully autonomous vehicles drives the automotive V2X market growth. Major players in the automotive V2X market are Autotalks Ltd., Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Harman International, Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Robert Bosch, Cohda Wireless, STMicroelectronics, TE Connectivity Ltd., Qorvo Inc., Ford Motor Company, Danlaw Inc., and Amphenol Corporation. The growing technological advancements such as LTE-V2X technology are a key trend gaining popularity in the automotive V2X market. LTE-V2X technology is an innovative information and communication technology that is used in road transportation systems to allow information to be exchanged between vehicles, humans, networks, and infrastructure. Major companies operating in the automotive V2X sector are focused on developing LTE-V2X technology to strengthen their position. For instance, in September 2022, Cohda Wireless, an Australia-based developer of safe vehicle and connected vehicle design solutions and services, launched the MK6 Road-Side Unit (RSU) to enhance communication technology in connected vehicles. MK6 Road-Side Unit (RSU) is a sophisticated and adaptable vehicle-to-everything connectivity solution to assist the adoption of connected cars on the world's smartest roads and highways with comprehensive communication capabilities which includes DSRC, C-V2X, LTE/5G, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and provides users with the reliability, flexibility, and interoperability they require to embark on deployments anywhere in the world. In February 2021. Harman International, a US-based company focused on connected devices for automotive in customer and enterprise markets acquired the resources of Savari, Inc., for an undisclosed amount. With the acquisition of Savari, Harman International aims to improve its car telematics and Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) related to the automotive v2x market, and extend the organization's qualities in 5G Edge, Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC). Savari is a US-based automotive innovation company creating new technologies in vehicle-to-everything technology (V2X) and 5G Edge markets. North America was the largest region in the automotive V2X market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive V2X report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive V2X market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The automotive V2X market includes revenues earned by entities by offering optimize traffic flow, reduce traffic congestion and lessen the environmental impact of transportation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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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The automotive lightweight material is engaged in the production of different lightweight materials for the manufacturing of automotive components such as carbon fiber, aluminum, and magnesium among others. Automotive lightweight materials are used in vehicles to decrease weight, increase speed, and improve fuel economy. The main types of materials in the automotive lightweight materials market are metal, composites, plastics, and elastomer. Metals such as high-strength steel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium are used to make vehicles lighter and more efficient. Composites are made up of a high-performance fiber (such as carbon or glass) and a matrix material (epoxy polymer) that, when mixed, has superior properties to the individual materials. Plastics are used for added strength, flex, rigidity, fatigue resistance, shear strength, and heat resistance. Elastomers are polymers with high viscoelasticity which are used in the production of components that need to withstand extreme temperatures such as hoses, insulators, seals, bushes, engine mounts, and gaskets. The automotive lightweight materials are used for passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles for manufacturing bodies in white, chassis and suspension, powertrain, closures, interiors, and other parts. The global automotive lightweight materials market is segmented - 1) By Material Type: Metals, Composites, Plastics, Elastomer 2) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle 3) By Application: Body In White, Chassis And Suspension, Powertrain, Closures, Interiors, Other Applications The global automotive lightweight materials market size will grow from $101.54 billion in 2022 to $116.44 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global automotive lightweight materials is expected to grow to $167.05 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.4%. The surge production of electric vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the automotive lightweight materials market over the coming years. Electric vehicles are automobiles that are powered entirely or partially by electricity. Electric vehicles have minimal operating expenses since they have fewer moving parts to maintain, and they are also very eco-friendly because they consume little or no fossil fuels (petrol or diesel). Lightweight materials such as carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic are used in modern electric vehicles, allowing them to run purely on electricity and avoid being classified as hybrids. For instance, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU), electric vehicle sales are expected to increase from 2.5 million in 2020 to 3.4 million in 2021 According to a CNBC report published in May 2020, electric vehicle production is expected to rise to at least 1.3 million this year, with the possibility of reaching 1.5 million based on market conditions. Therefore, the increasing production of electric vehicles drives the growth of the automotive lightweight materials market. Major players in the automotive lightweight materials market are BASF SE, Covestro AG, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Toray Industries Inc., ArcelorMittal, ThyssenKrupp AG, Novelis Inc., Alcoa Corporation, Stratasys Ltd., Owens Corning, Tata Steel, and POSCO. New product developments and compositions are gaining significant popularity in the automotive lightweight materials market. Key players in the automotive lightweight materials market are focusing on developing new and innovative products for the market using lightweight materials such as carbon fibre, and aluminium and replacing generic materials. For instance, in 2020, ESE Carbon Co., a US-based composites manufacturer, launched a new carbon fibre wheel that was made with customized fibre positioning and custom presses to reduce waste and increase scalability. Also, in 2021, Italy-based Bucci Composites, a fabricator of composite components and systems for automobile, military, maritime, and industrial uses, announced that it had finished construction of a 22-inch carbon fibre automotive wheel rim with advanced features. In May 2022, Sandvik, a Sweden-based engineering company, acquired Preziss for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition would strengthen the product offerings of Sandvik in the fields of lightweight materials for automotive markets. Preziss is a Spain-based CNC milling and tooling system manufacturer. Europe was the largest region in the automotive lightweight materials market in 2022. North America was the second-largest market in the automotive lightweight materials market share. The regions covered in the automotive lightweight materials market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive lightweight materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The automotive lightweight materials market consists of sales of high strength steel, aluminum, and magnesium & titanium. 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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Automotive plastics refers to a polymer used in automotive vehicles to design and produce parts that provide mechanical strength, withstand shear stress, wear metal stress, offer aesthetic appearance, and are utilized in making the automotive body. These plastic components mainly replace the various metal parts in automobiles as they provide similar properties such as stiffness, flame retardancy, and others. The main types of automotive plastics are polypropylene (pp), polyurethane (PU), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyamide (pa), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polycarbonate (pc), and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Polypropylene (PP) automotive plastics refer to a thermoplastic polymer that is tough, rigid, and crystalline. The various applications of automotive plastics are interior, exterior, and under the bonnet, which are used in conventional/traditional vehicles, and electric vehicles. The global automotive plastics market is segmented - 1) By Vehicle Type: Conventional/Traditional Vehicles, Electric Vehicles 2) By Product Type: Polypropylene (PP), Polyurethane (PU), Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polyamide (PA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polycarbonate (PC), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) 3) By Application: Interior, Exterior, Under Bonnet The global automotive plastics market size grew from $36.49 billion in 2022 to $40.3 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The automotive plastics market size is expected to grow to $56.02 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.6%. The increase in demand for lightweight and electric vehicles is significantly contributing to the growth of the automotive plastics market. The increase in the use of plastic components in the automotive industry has boosted the advancements in the design of automobiles. It also reduces the consumption of fuel in vehicles, as less weight requires less energy when the vehicle is accelerated. For instance, in April 2022, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, a Belgium-based automotive industry standards group, 79.1 million automobiles were produced in 2021, a 1.3% rise from 2020 across the globe. Therefore, the increasing demand for lightweight and electric vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive plastics market. Major players in the automotive plastics market are BASF SE, Borealis AG, Covestro AG, DuPont, Evonik Industries, SABIC, Magna International, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Arkema SA, Grupo Antolin-Irausa S.A., LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Teijin Limited, The Dow Chemical Company, and Zoltek Companies Inc. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the automotive plastics market. Technological advancement is the discovery of knowledge that advances the understanding of technology. For instance, in 2021, Covestro AG launched a new 3D printing material, recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET), which is used for 3D pellet printing using technology known as fused granulate fabrication (FGF), which helps in the manufacturing of large-sized parts. This technology has applications in the automotive industry for the manufacturing of interior parts. In March 2021, Lear Corp., an automotive technology company, acquired M&N Plastics for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition helps Lear Corp. increase its capabilities to design and produce complex electrical components in various automobiles. M&N Plastics is a specialist manufacturer of various engineered plastic components for the automotive industry. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive plastics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive plastics market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The automotive plastics market consists of sales of diesel vehicles, polymethyl methacrylate, nylon, Styrofoam, injection moulding, and blow moulding. 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. The automotive plastics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides automotive plastics market statistics, including automotive plastics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an automotive plastics market share, detailed automotive plastics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the automotive plastics industry. This automotive plastics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The automotive aftermarket is the secondary market of the automotive industry, concerned with the manufacturing, supply, retail, and installation of all vehicle parts, tools, machines, and accessories for light and heavy vehicles, after the sale of the automobile by the OEM (original equipment manufacturer). Aftermarket parts, also called generic parts or non-OEM parts, are made by a manufacturer other than the vehicle's original manufacturer. These parts perform the same function as the original part and can be utilized as a replacement for original parts during repair and maintenance. The main product types in the automotive aftermarket market are tires, batteries, brake parts, filters, body parts, lighting and electronic components, wheels, exhaust components, and turbochargers. These products are used in the maintenance and repair process of automobiles. By certification outlook, the main types of automotive aftermarket products are genuine parts, certified parts, and uncertified parts. Automotive aftermarket products are mainly used in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. These products are mainly sold through offline and online distribution channels. The global automotive aftermarket market is segmented – 1) By Types: Tire, Battery, Brake Parts, Filters, Body Parts, Lighting and Electronic Components, Wheels, Exhaust Components, Turbochargers 2) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles 3) By Certification Outlook: Genuine Parts, Certified Parts, Uncertified Parts 4) By Distribution Channels: Offline Distribution Channel, Online Distribution Channel The global automotive aftermarket market size will grow from $352.39 billion in 2022 to $411.81 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of automotive aftermarket market is expected to grow to $727.99 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 15.3%. Increasing sales of pre-owned and new vehicles are driving the automotive aftermarket market. For instance, as of 2021, consumers’ preference to purchase cars has almost reached pre-COVID-19 levels, mainly supported by demand in the United States and China, with new cars at 94% and used cars at 97% compared to pre-COVID-19 levels. In addition, there has been a significant increase in purchase intent for electric vehicles. So, the increasing preference for new and pre-owned vehicles is driving the demand for automotive aftermarket. Major players in the automotive aftermarket market are 3M Multinational conglomerate company, Continental AG, Delphi Automotive PLC, Federal-Mogul Corporation, COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, Magneti Marelli S.p.A., Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, AISIN SEIKI CO., LTD., Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Lear Corporation, Exide Technologies, Inc., Johnsons Controls Inc., and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Technology advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the automotive aftermarket market. Automotive aftermarket companies are increasingly using digital technologies and going online. For instance, in 2020, Continental, a technology company offering solutions to the automotive industry, introduced a online portal for the automotive aftermarket. It helps to easily identify the suitable spare parts from the range of offer by workshops and dealers. In 2021, Spiffy, a mobile car care, technology, and services company, announced a partnership with RepairPal, an auto repair network. With this partnership, Spiffy fleet customers can access independent auto repair shops in RepairPal’s network. RepairPal’s is a US-based company that offers car owners with free car repair estimation and relates them with reliable shops that accurate fair prices, quality parts. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive aftermarket market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive aftermarket market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the Automotive Aftermarket market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The automotive aftermarket includes revenue earned by entities by vehicle parts, equipment, replacement tires, service repair, collision repair and accessories. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The automotive aftermarket research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides automotive aftermarket statistics, including automotive aftermarket industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with automotive aftermarket share, detailed automotive aftermarket segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the automotive aftermarket industry. This automotive aftermarket research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

E-Commerce automotive, also known as automotive electronic commerce, refers to the buying and selling of replacement parts, accessories, and equipment used to maintain or improve the original product of an automobile over the internet. This is used to offer online marketing and sales of all vehicle spare parts through public websites. The main types of e-commerce automotive aftermarkets are B2C and B2B. The business-to-customer (B2C) market refers to the retail model in which goods or services are sold directly from a business to the end user who has purchased the goods or services for personal use. The different components include engine parts, drive transmission and steering parts, suspension and braking parts, equipment, electrical parts and others and involve various types of channels such as third-party retailers and direct to customer. The global e commerce automotive aftermarket market is segmented – 1) By Type: B2C, B2B 2) By Component: Engine Parts, Drive Transmission And Steering Parts, Suspension And Braking Parts, Equipment, Electrical Parts, Other Components 3) By Channel: Third-Party Retailer, Direct To Consumer The global e-commerce automotive aftermarket market size will grow from $71 billion in 2022 to $85.28 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of e-commerce automotive aftermarket market is expected to grow to $165.74 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 18.1%. An increase in e-commerce is expected to contribute to the growth of the e-commerce automotive aftermarket going forward. E-commerce refers to the electronic buying and selling of goods over the internet. E-commerce is useful in the sales of automotive aftermarket products online as it offers convenience, ease of purchase, and home delivery of products. For instance, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, a body of the United Nations Secretariat, global e-commerce sales jumped to $26.7 trillion in 2019, and online retail sales of commodities increased from 16% in 2019 to 19% in 2020. Therefore, the increase in e-commerce is driving the growth of the e-commerce automotive aftermarket. Major players in the e-commerce automotive aftermarket are Robert Bosch GmbH, Amazon.com Inc., Meritor Inc., eBay Inc., Genuine Parts Co. Inc., AutoZone Inc., CarParts.com Inc., Advance Auto Parts, Buyautoparts LLC, Alibaba Group, Denso Corporation, O'Reilly Automotive, 3M Company, Continental AG, Federal-Mogul Corporation, and National Automotive Parts Association. New product innovations have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the e-commerce automotive aftermarket. Major companies operating in the automotive sector are focused on developing various new products such as online web portal solutions to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in January 2020, Continental, a Germany-based technology and manufacturing company, launched an online web portal for the automotive aftermarket which facilitates the selection of appropriate spare parts from the inventory of workshops and dealers. This online web portal unites all brands and products, allowing dealers and workshops to easily identify the right spare part for their vehicle from the selection available. For the first time, Continental is offering a free, complete online catalog that combines all brands and goods for the first time. Thanks to this, dealers and workshops will be able to quickly select the appropriate spare component from the available selection. Additionally, instructional and product films are accessible, and it is simple and quick to locate the appropriate contact person for a given product category. In February 2022, Bosch, a Germany-based engineering and technology company, acquired a 26% stake in Autozilla Solutions for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aimed to expand the digital B2B marketplace for independent aftermarkets in India. Autozilla Solutions is an India-based online car spare parts marketplace. Asia-Pacific was the region region in the e-commerce automotive aftermarket in 2022. The regions covered in the e-commerce automotive aftermarket report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the e-commerce automotive aftermarket report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The e-commerce automotive market includes revenues earned by entities by removing geographical restrictions and enabling sales in locations that can be difficult to reach with conventional models. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The e-commerce automotive aftermarket research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides E-Commerce automotive aftermarket statistics, including E-Commerce automotive aftermarket industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an E-Commerce automotive aftermarket share, detailed E-Commerce automotive aftermarket segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the E-Commerce automotive aftermarket industry. This e-commerce automotive aftermarket research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket refer to the secondary market for the automotive that focuses on the wholesale and distribution of automobiles, their parts and related services after the original equipment manufacturer has sold the automobile to the consumer, whether or not those parts were made by the OEM. The main replacement parts in the wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market include tires, batteries, brake parts, filters, body parts, lighting and electronic components, wheels, exhaust components, and other replacement parts. The tire refers to the wholesale and distribution of automotive tires in the aftermarket. The tire is a robust, flexible rubber casing affixed to a wheel rim. A moving vehicle's wheels benefit from the cushioning and traction that tires offer. Tires can be found on cars, trucks, buses, bicycles, motorbikes, and other automobiles. The different types of products offered in wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket include genuine parts, certified parts, and uncertified parts. They are distributed through retailers, wholesalers, and distributors channels. The global wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market are segmented – 1) By Replacement Part: Tire, Battery, Brake parts, Filters, Body Parts, Lighting and Electronic Components, Wheels, Exhaust Components, Other Replacement Parts 2) By Certification: Genuine Parts, Certified Parts, Uncertified Parts 3) By Distribution Channel: Retailers, Wholesalers, Distributors The global wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market size will grow from $212.33 billion in 2022 to $225.27 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket is expected to grow to $274.59 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.1%. The growing automotive industry is driving the wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market. The automotive industry comprises a diverse group of businesses and institutions engaged in the design, development, production, marketing, and sale of automobiles. Consumers' changing interest and preference motivates automobile manufacturers to manufacture various styles and lines of automobiles. Technological advancement and the rise in economic conditions also lead to growth in the automotive industry. Automotive aftermarket aids the automobile industry by providing the spare parts needed by the customers when they buy a new or existing automobile. For instance, in 2021, according to a report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, the worldwide electric car stock reached the 10 million mark in 2020, showing a 43% increase over 2019, following a decade of strong development. Furthermore, in 2021, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), a not-for-profit apex national body representing all primary vehicle and vehicular engines, the automotive industry produced a total of approximately 23 million vehicles from April 2021 to March 2022, including passenger cars, commercial trucks, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles, compared to approximately 22.6 million units from April 2020 to March 2021. Therefore, the growing automotive industry is expected to propel the growth of the wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market. Major players in the wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market are 3M Company, Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Magneti Marelli S.p.A., Delphi Automotive PLC, Federal-Mogul Corporation, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and DRiV Incorporated. The increasing digitalization of automotive repair & maintenance services is a key trend in the wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market. Automotive aftermarket product and service producers now provide online platforms for information, guidance, and instruction on proper installation and troubleshooting, as well as digital tools for a product selection like electronic catalogs, video libraries for tutorials and product showcases and video libraries for tutorials. For instance, in September 2021, MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., a Germany-based automotive aftermarket company, introduced an eCatalog to help customers make product choices. This catalog uses digital technology that helps aftermarket users, distributors, and technicians look up and request items from anywhere globally. The site contains a search engine to find the optimum solution based on vehicle application and is divided up by specialty area for quick access to the newest parts. Catalog users can also search for products by passenger car, commercial vehicle, light commercial vehicle (LCV), and power sports manufacturer, model, and kind of vehicle. In February 2021, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a US-based manufacturing company that develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells tires, acquired Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. Through this acquisition, Goodyear will better serve more customers globally and has more scale to support more significant investments in new fleet and mobility solutions. With the union of these two top tire businesses, the global tire industry will gain a more decisive U.S.-based leader with complementary product portfolios, services, and capabilities. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is a US-based manufacturing company that designs, markets, and distributes replacement automobile and truck tires. North America was the largest region in the wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market include revenues earned by entities by automotive parts and accessories. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market statistics, including wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market share, detailed wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket industry. This wholesale and distribution automotive aftermarket market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.