China Automotive Suspension Market Overview, 2029
Over the past couple of decades, China's automotive sector has experienced extraordinary expansion, positioning the nation as a global leader in car production and sales. The automobile suspension market is vital to maintaining vehicle performance, comfort, and stability in this vast automotive landscape. The suspension system is an essential part of all vehicles, including passenger automobiles and commercial trucks that directly affect driving safety and enjoyment. The vast automotive industry in China, which is distinguished by its scope, diversity, and technical breakthroughs, is reflected in the country's automobile suspension market. Every day, millions of cars travel China's extensive road networks, creating a constant need for dependable and superior suspension parts. Numerous causes, such as the nation's growing urbanisation, the emergence of the middle class, and rising customer expectations for comfort and safety, are driving this need. Given this, the China Automotive Suspension Market offers a diverse range of components, companies, and technologies in a dynamic and competitive environment. Leading companies in the world's industry compete with domestic producers for market dominance, spurring innovation and expanding the capabilities of suspension systems. The market provides a wide range of products designed to satisfy the changing demands of Chinese customers, from conventional shock absorbers and springs to state-of-the-art adaptive damping systems and air suspensions.
According to the research report ""China Automotive Suspension Market Overview, 2029,"" published by Bonafide Research, the China Automotive Suspension market is expected to grow by more than 14.25 USD Billion from 2024 to 2029. There are 2 different types of suspension system technologies in China's automotive suspension market are passive suspension and active suspension, each of which has special benefits and features to improve the ride, handling, and stability of a vehicle. The most conventional and often utilised kind of suspension in automobiles is passive suspension systems. These systems passively absorb road shocks and vibrations using mechanical parts like springs and shock absorbers. When a suspension system is passive, no external input is used to control how the suspension parts respond to variations in road conditions and vehicle dynamics. An increasingly sophisticated and technologically advanced method of vehicle suspension is represented by active suspension systems. In contrast to passive systems, active suspension systems use a combination of sensors, actuators, and control units to actively modify the suspension settings of the car in response to changes in the road, speed, and inputs from the driver. Active suspension systems optimise ride comfort, handling, and stability by continually monitoring and analysing data from sensors, such as accelerometers and wheel position sensors. By doing so, the suspension stiffness or individual shock absorbers may be changed. In China, a range of vehicle categories employ both Active and Passive Suspension technology to accommodate diverse driving needs and consumer preferences. Active suspension systems are becoming more popular, especially in premium and luxury vehicle categories where ride comfort and driving dynamics are crucial, even if passive suspension systems are still the most popular option in many cars because of their affordability and simplicity.
A wide range of suspension parts are used in Chinese automobiles to improve handling, comfort, and stability of the vehicle. This is a reflection of the nation's thriving car industry and changing consumer tastes. Shock absorbers, struts, and stabiliser bars are three of these parts that are most noticeable. In China's diversified and fast growing metropolitan centres, shock absorbers are extremely important for ensuring a regulated and smooth ride. High-performance shock absorbers are becoming more and more in demand as the nation's infrastructure develops and road conditions change. In China's automobile industry, struts have become more popular, especially in small and mid-sized cars that are popular among city commuters. Effective strut-based suspension systems are becoming more and more common as driving comfort and fuel economy become more and more important considerations. In China's automobile scene, stabiliser bars are also quite important, especially with the country's fast urbanisation and growing traffic congestion. These parts improve the stability and handling of the car on congested city roadways by reducing body roll while cornering. The demand for cars with strong stabiliser bars is predicted to increase as long as Chinese customers continue to place a high value on safety and driving dynamics. This will encourage innovation and investment in this area of the suspension industry.
Sales channels in China's automobile suspension market are mainly split into two groups: The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) channel is the direct sale of suspension parts to automakers for installation in freshly manufactured cars. This channel is essential for guaranteeing that cars have top-notch suspension systems installed from the start, fulfilling certain performance and safety requirements established by automakers. The aftermarket channel, on the other hand, includes the supply of suspension parts for upgrades or replacements following vehicle sales. Owners of cars who want to improve the performance or personalise their ride experience, or who need to repair worn-out or broken suspension elements, can use this channel. Retail outlets that sell aftermarket suspension parts include independent repair shops, authorised service centres, internet retailers, and car parts stores. A vast array of aftermarket suspension products is available to consumers; these goods vary from OEM replacements to performance enhancements and specialised parts made for certain vehicle types or driving styles. Meeting the various demands of customers and supporting the general expansion and development of the Chinese automobile suspension market depend on both OEM and aftermarket channels.
While it comes to the vehicle segment in China Passenger cars rule the automotive scene accounting for the majority of market share and consumer demand. The demand for passenger automobiles has increased due to the fast expanding middle class, rising urbanisation, and changing lifestyles. Other factors driving this demand include rising living standards and developing transportation infrastructure. Passenger cars continue to be the most popular option for personal transportation in China, reflecting the nation's changing economic and social dynamics, even while commercial vehicles and two-wheelers also play large roles in the country's automotive business, notably in logistics and urban mobility. Motorcycles and scooters are two examples of two-wheelers that have grown in popularity, especially in metropolitan areas. They are reasonably priced and practical for daily travel. However, in comparison to passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles, their market share is still very tiny.
Considered in this report
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029
Aspects covered in this report
• Automotive suspension market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation
By Suspension System
• Passive Suspension System
• Active Suspension System
By Components
• Shock Absorbers/Dampers
• Control Arms
• Springs
• Struts
• Stabilizer Bars
• Others
By Sales Channel
• OEM
• Aftermarket
By Vehicles Type
• Passenger
• Commercial
• Two Wheelers
The approach of the report:This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.
Intended audienceThis report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Automotive suspension industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.