The global automotive body-in-white (BIW) industry is currently valued at USD 63.5 billion and is projected to grow to USD 89.4 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% from 2023 to 2033.
The market growth is driven by industrialization, globalization, and expanded supply chains, which are strengthening the transportation and logistics sectors. Additionally, the increasing use of lightweight materials in automobiles to enhance fuel efficiency is expected to further propel the automotive body-in-white market.
Automotive body-in-white components are designed to offer high tensile strength and resistance to torsional, dynamic, static, and bending forces. This is achieved through the use of high-strength materials in their production.
However, the complexity of automotive supply chains presents a potential challenge for the market. The intricate nature of these supply chains could act as a restraint on market growth in the near future.
Future Market Insights has analyzed these dynamics in its latest report, “Automotive Body in White Market.” The study employs a comprehensive bottom-up approach, integrating primary, secondary, and tertiary research methods, supported by a dedicated team of analysts and consultants.
Key Takeaways from Automotive Body in White Industry
- The Asia-Pacific is expected to witness maximum growth in the automotive body in white market in the forecast period. China and India dominate the scene. Coming to production, Japan rules the roost and the scenario is expected to remain unchanged even in the forecast period. South Korea and Taiwan are the other torchbearers. China backs on low-cost materials being available. India rides on availability of cheap labor.
- North America holds the largest market share with the US being subject to notable investments in manufacturing automobiles with various cutting-edge features.
- Europe is led by Germany with passenger vehicles’ higher sales in combination with supporting rules for producing and using vehicles. The status quo is expected to remain unchanged even going forward.
“With transportation and logistics sector gaining traction, the global automotive body in white market is expected to grow on a robust note in the forecast period”, says an analyst from Future Market Insights.
Competitive Analysis
Kirchhoff Automotive GmbH, Benteler International, ThyssenKrupp AG, Voestalpine AG, Martinrea International Inc., Gestamp Automocion, Magna International Inc., CIE Automotive, Autokiniton Global Group, H-One Co., Ltd., JBM Auto, Dura Automotive Systems, Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., Shiloh Industries, and Multimatic Inc. are a few of the leading businesses operating in the market.
- Mercedes-Benz, in January 2021, did give a huge order to KUKA to engineer, build, assemble, and commission numerous body in white manufacturing lines for an influx of Mercedes vehicles all over North America.
- ThyssenKrupp, in March 2021, came up with its business unit called ‘Automotive Body Solutions’; which emphasizes on assembly solutions with creating lightweight body components for the clients in car vertical.
- Magna Cosma Casting, in April 2021, did announce that it was on the verge of spending US$ 31.9 Million for building close to 50K square feet of Battle Creek Factory for creating more manufacturing capacity regarding lightweight automobiles.
- Autokiniton Global Group, in July 2019, acquired Tower International Inc.at US$ 900 Million.
- Gestamp, in June 2019, did inaugurate a novel plant at Nitra (Slovakia). It specializes in aluminum. This plant is known for producing various skin panels and body’s structural parts using aluminum in conjunction with steel.
- Benteler, in June 2019, tabled a novel plant at Mos (Spain). It’s, since then, a part of its automotive division and would be producing rear-axle components for a new-fangled platform for PSA. The production would also focus on painting, welding, and laser cutting.
- Kirchhoff Automotive, in May 2019, came up with second plant at Piteti (Romania). The plant is known for supplying stamping parts to European Kirchhoff Automotive’s locations.
- Marelli Talbros Chassis Systems, in January 2021, announced that it received multi-year orders from a big car manufacturer based out of Europe to supply body in white design parts.
- NIO Inc., in April 2021, completed manufacturing the first body in white part of ET7 sedan at its production site at Hefei (Anhui Province).
What does the Report state?
- The research study is based on product type (body structure (bumper beam, crossmember, roof frame, cross car beam, and likewise), body component (quarter panel, floor panel, and rocker panel), and chassis), and by vehicle type (passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), and heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs)).
- Aluminum is being increasingly used for manufacturing lightweight vehicles. This factor is expected to drive the demand for aluminum in automotive body in white market in the forecast period.
In-Depth Market Analysis: A Complete Report
Automotive Body in White Industry by Category
By Product Type:
- Body Structure
- Bumper Beam
- Crossmember
- Roof Frame
- Cross Car Beam
- Others
- Body Component
- Quarter Panel
- Floor Panel
- Rocker Panel
- Chassis
By Vehicle Type:
- Passenger Vehicles
- Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs)
By Region:
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- East Asia
- South Asia & Pacific
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
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