PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1577258
PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1577258
Automotive Exterior Materials Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Steel, Aluminum, Plastics, Glass Composites, Carbon Composites and Other Types), Application and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market is accounted for $17.42 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $28.20 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period. Automotive exterior materials refer to the various substances used in manufacturing the outer components of vehicles, such as body panels, bumpers, and trim. These materials are designed to enhance durability, aesthetics, and performance. Common automotive exterior materials include metals like steel and aluminum, polymers such as thermoplastics, and composites like carbon fiber. They are selected for their properties like impact resistance, corrosion resistance, lightweight characteristics, and design flexibility, contributing to both vehicle safety and fuel efficiency.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Growth in electric vehicle (EV) adoption
The EV manufacturers prioritize reducing vehicle weight to extend battery range and enhance overall performance. This creates a strong market for materials like aluminum, carbon fiber, and advanced polymers, which offer the necessary strength while being lightweight. Additionally, the push for sleek, aerodynamic designs in EVs requires innovative exterior materials that provide both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits, further fuelling the market's expansion alongside rising EV production.
Restraint:
High cost of advanced materials
The high cost of advanced materials, such as carbon fiber composites, aluminum alloys, and high-performance polymers offer significant benefits like lightweight properties and durability, but their production and processing costs are considerably higher than traditional materials like steel. This limits their adoption, especially in budget-conscious segments and developing markets. Automakers face a trade-off between performance gains and cost efficiency, which can slow the widespread integration of these materials into mass-produced vehicles, thereby constraining market expansion.
Opportunity:
Increasing demand for sustainable materials
The increasing demand for sustainable materials is leading automakers to shift towards recyclable, biodegradable, and renewable materials to reduce their carbon footprint and meet stringent environmental regulations. This trend is driving the adoption of lightweight materials like bio-based composites, recycled plastics, and low-emission coatings, which enhance vehicle efficiency and sustainability. As electric vehicle production rises, the need for materials that align with green initiatives accelerates, boosting innovation and market growth for sustainable automotive exterior materials.
Threat:
Economic downturns
During recessions, car sales typically decline as consumers prioritize essential spending, leading to reduced production from automakers. This drop in demand directly impacts the need for automotive exterior materials, affecting manufacturers' revenue and slowing market growth. Additionally, budget constraints force automakers to delay investments in advanced materials and innovations, further stalling industry progress. Economic uncertainty also disrupts supply chains, causing cost fluctuations in raw materials and hindering overall market stability.
Covid-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the automotive exterior materials market by causing supply chain disruptions, factory shutdowns, and reduced vehicle production. Demand for new vehicles declined as consumers faced economic uncertainty, further slowing market growth. However, as economies recover, the push for electric vehicles (EVs) and lightweight materials has gained momentum, driving the market's resurgence. Additionally, manufacturers are adapting by incorporating sustainable and advanced materials, positioning the industry for recovery and growth in the post-pandemic era.
The steel segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The steel segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to its strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Steel is widely used for body panels, frames, and other structural components, offering excellent crash resistance and protection. Advances in high-strength and lightweight steel grades have allowed automakers to reduce vehicle weight while maintaining safety and performance standards, meeting fuel efficiency and emission regulations. Steel's recyclability and availability also make it a sustainable choice, further driving its demand in the automotive industry.
The bumpers segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The bumpers segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, by driving demand for advanced, durable, and lightweight materials. Bumpers play a critical role in vehicle safety and aesthetics, requiring materials that offer impact resistance, corrosion protection, and design flexibility. Manufacturers are increasingly using thermoplastics, aluminum, and composites in bumpers to enhance performance and meet stringent safety regulations. As consumer preferences shift towards lightweight vehicles for improved fuel efficiency and electric vehicle (EV) performance, the bumpers segment contributes significantly to the overall growth of the automotive exterior materials market.
Region with largest share:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period due to rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and increasing vehicle ownership. Countries like China, India, and Japan are key contributors, with a strong demand for both conventional and electric vehicles (EVs). The region's expanding automotive industry, coupled with the shift towards lightweight materials for improved fuel efficiency and performance, further propels market growth. Additionally, advancements in material technologies and government initiatives supporting EV adoption make Asia Pacific a lucrative market for automotive exterior materials.
Region with highest CAGR:
North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to technological advancements and the shift toward electric vehicles (EVs). The region benefits from a robust automotive manufacturing base, with major players focusing on lightweight materials such as aluminum and advanced composites to enhance fuel efficiency and performance. Growing consumer preference for sustainable and recyclable materials further stimulates market growth. Additionally, stringent regulations on emissions and safety standards compel manufacturers to innovate in exterior materials, positioning North America as a key player in the global automotive exterior materials landscape.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Automotive Exterior Materials Market include BASF SE, Covestro AG, Dow Inc., LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Solvay SA, Royal DSM N.V., SABIC, Teijin Limited, Toray Industries, Inc., Magna International Inc., Grupo Antolin, Toyota Boshoku Corporation, Gestamp Automocion, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Plastic Omnium, Flex-N-Gate Corporation, DURA Automotive Systems, LLC, Kirchhoff Automotive GmbH and Americhem.
Key Developments:
In April 2024, BASF and Novozymes announced a partnership to develop enzyme-based solutions for sustainable agriculture. The collaboration focuses on improving crop yields while reducing environmental impact.
In February 2024, BASF launched a new line of biodegradable polyurethane coatings aimed at the automotive and furniture industries, promoting sustainability in coatings technology. This innovative product line addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly materials by offering coatings that can decompose naturally after their lifecycle, reducing environmental impact.
Types Covered:
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Plastics
- Glass Composites
- Carbon Composites
- Other Types
Applications Covered:
- Bumpers
- Fenders
- Doors
- Hoods
- Tailgates
- Other Applications
Regions Covered:
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
Free Customization Offerings:
All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:
- Company Profiling
- Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
- SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
- Regional Segmentation
- Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
- Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
- 2.1 Abstract
- 2.2 Stake Holders
- 2.3 Research Scope
- 2.4 Research Methodology
- 2.4.1 Data Mining
- 2.4.2 Data Analysis
- 2.4.3 Data Validation
- 2.4.4 Research Approach
- 2.5 Research Sources
- 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
- 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
- 2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Drivers
- 3.3 Restraints
- 3.4 Opportunities
- 3.5 Threats
- 3.6 Application Analysis
- 3.7 Emerging Markets
- 3.8 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
- 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
- 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- 4.3 Threat of substitutes
- 4.4 Threat of new entrants
- 4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market, By Type
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Steel
- 5.3 Aluminum
- 5.4 Plastics
- 5.5 Glass Composites
- 5.6 Carbon Composites
- 5.7 Other Types
6 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market, By Application
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Bumpers
- 6.3 Fenders
- 6.4 Doors
- 6.5 Hoods
- 6.6 Tailgates
- 6.7 Other Applications
7 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market, By Geography
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 North America
- 7.2.1 US
- 7.2.2 Canada
- 7.2.3 Mexico
- 7.3 Europe
- 7.3.1 Germany
- 7.3.2 UK
- 7.3.3 Italy
- 7.3.4 France
- 7.3.5 Spain
- 7.3.6 Rest of Europe
- 7.4 Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1 Japan
- 7.4.2 China
- 7.4.3 India
- 7.4.4 Australia
- 7.4.5 New Zealand
- 7.4.6 South Korea
- 7.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 7.5 South America
- 7.5.1 Argentina
- 7.5.2 Brazil
- 7.5.3 Chile
- 7.5.4 Rest of South America
- 7.6 Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.2 UAE
- 7.6.3 Qatar
- 7.6.4 South Africa
- 7.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
8 Key Developments
- 8.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
- 8.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
- 8.3 New Product Launch
- 8.4 Expansions
- 8.5 Other Key Strategies
9 Company Profiling
- 9.1 BASF SE
- 9.2 Covestro AG
- 9.3 Dow Inc.
- 9.4 LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
- 9.5 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
- 9.6 Solvay SA
- 9.7 Royal DSM N.V.
- 9.8 SABIC
- 9.9 Teijin Limited
- 9.10 Toray Industries, Inc.
- 9.11 Magna International Inc.
- 9.12 Grupo Antolin
- 9.13 Toyota Boshoku Corporation
- 9.14 Gestamp Automocion
- 9.15 Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
- 9.16 Plastic Omnium
- 9.17 Flex-N-Gate Corporation
- 9.18 DURA Automotive Systems, LLC
- 9.19 Kirchhoff Automotive GmbH
- 9.20 Americhem
List of Tables
- Table 1 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 2 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 3 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Steel (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 4 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Aluminum (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 5 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Plastics (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 6 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Glass Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 7 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Carbon Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 8 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 9 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 10 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Bumpers (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 11 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Fenders (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 12 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Doors (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 13 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Hoods (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 14 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Tailgates (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 15 Global Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 16 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 17 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 18 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Steel (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 19 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Aluminum (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 20 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Plastics (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 21 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Glass Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 22 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Carbon Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 23 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 24 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 25 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Bumpers (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 26 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Fenders (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 27 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Doors (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 28 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Hoods (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 29 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Tailgates (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 30 North America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 31 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 32 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 33 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Steel (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 34 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Aluminum (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 35 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Plastics (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 36 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Glass Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 37 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Carbon Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 38 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 39 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 40 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Bumpers (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 41 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Fenders (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 42 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Doors (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 43 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Hoods (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 44 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Tailgates (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 45 Europe Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 46 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 47 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 48 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Steel (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 49 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Aluminum (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 50 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Plastics (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 51 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Glass Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 52 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Carbon Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 53 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 54 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 55 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Bumpers (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 56 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Fenders (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 57 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Doors (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 58 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Hoods (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 59 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Tailgates (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 60 Asia Pacific Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 61 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 62 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 63 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Steel (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 64 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Aluminum (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 65 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Plastics (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 66 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Glass Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 67 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Carbon Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 68 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 69 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 70 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Bumpers (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 71 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Fenders (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 72 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Doors (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 73 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Hoods (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 74 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Tailgates (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 75 South America Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 76 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 77 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 78 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Steel (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 79 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Aluminum (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 80 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Plastics (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 81 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Glass Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 82 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Carbon Composites (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 83 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 84 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 85 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Bumpers (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 86 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Fenders (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 87 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Doors (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 88 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Hoods (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 89 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Tailgates (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 90 Middle East & Africa Automotive Exterior Materials Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
