The global automotive axle & propeller shaft market size reached USD 86.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 160.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during 2025-2033.
Automotive axles and propeller shafts are essential components that generate momentum in vehicles. They are manufactured of medium-carbon steel, glass fibers, thermoplastic polyamide, epoxy composite, chrome-molybdenum steel and carbon fibers. Live, tandem and dead are some common axles that hold the entire weight of the vehicle and provide torque from differential to wheels. On the other hand, propeller shafts, such as multi-piece, slip-in tube and single-piece shaft, transmit torque and rotation from an engine to the wheels of the automobile. Automotive axles and propeller shafts exhibit various properties, including high specific strength, transmission of power at different elevation levels, and corrosion and abrasion resistance. These components improve handling, safety, efficiency, and provide higher clearance and a smoother ride.
Automotive Axle & Propeller Shaft Market Trends:
Significant expansion in the automotive sector, along with the risings sales of automobiles due to rapid urbanization and industrialization, particularly in emerging economies, is primarily driving the market growth. Automotive axles and propeller shafts are widely incorporated in vehicles to rotate the wheels, transmit torque and provide momentum, which, in turn, is propelling the market growth. Additionally, the widespread adoption of carbon fiber shafts in premium vehicles due to their structural advantages, including durability, toughness, and higher strength, is favoring the market growth. Moreover, various technological advancements, such as the integration of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing automotive axles and propeller shafts to enhance efficiency, accuracy and consistency, are providing an impetus to the market growth. In line with this, the widespread adoption of lightweight axles and propeller shafts for providing greater potential and increasing vehicle efficiency is positively impacting the market growth. Other factors, including the rising adoption of fuel-efficient vehicles and increasing demand for all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, are anticipated to drive the market further toward growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global automotive axle & propeller shaft market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, vehicle type, and sales channel.
Breakup by Type:
- Live Axle
- Dead Axle
- Tandem Axle
- Single Piece Propeller Shaft
- Multi Piece Propeller Shaft
- Slip in Tube Propeller Shaft
- Passenger Car
- Light Commercial Vehicle
- Heavy Commercial Vehicle
- Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Aftermarket
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being American Axle & Manufacturing Inc., Automotive Axles Limited, Dana Incorporated, Hyundai WIA Corporation, IFA Group, JTEKT Corporation, Mark Williams Enterprises Inc., Melrose Industries PLC, Meritor Inc. (Cummins Inc.) and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
1.What was the size of the global automotive axle & propeller shaft market in 2024?
2.What is the expected growth rate of the global automotive axle & propeller shaft market during 2025-2033?
3.What are the key factors driving the global automotive axle & propeller shaft market?
4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global automotive axle & propeller shaft market?
5.What is the breakup of the global automotive axle & propeller shaft market based on the type?
6.What is the breakup of the global automotive axle & propeller shaft market based on the vehicle type?
7.What are the key regions in the global automotive axle & propeller shaft market?
8.Who are the key players/companies in the global automotive axle & propeller shaft market?
- 1 Preface
- 2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
- 3 Executive Summary
- 4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
- 5 Global Automotive Axle & Propeller Shaft Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
- 6 Market Breakup by Type
- 6.1 Live Axle
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Dead Axle
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Tandem Axle
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Single Piece Propeller Shaft
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
- 6.5 Multi Piece Propeller Shaft
- 6.5.1 Market Trends
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast
- 6.6 Slip in Tube Propeller Shaft
- 6.6.1 Market Trends
- 6.6.2 Market Forecast
- 7 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- 7.1 Passenger Car
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Light Commercial Vehicle
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Heavy Commercial Vehicle
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8 Market Breakup by Sales Channel
- 8.1 Original Equipment Manufacturer
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Aftermarket
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
- 10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
- 11 Value Chain Analysis
- 12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
- 13 Price Analysis
- 14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 American Axle & Manufacturing Inc.
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1.3 Financials
- 14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.2 Automotive Axles Limited
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.2.3 Financials
- 14.3.3 Dana Incorporated
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3.3 Financials
- 14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.4 Hyundai WIA Corporation
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.4.3 Financials
- 14.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.5 IFA Group
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6 JTEKT Corporation
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6.3 Financials
- 14.3.7 Mark Williams Enterprises Inc.
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8 Melrose Industries PLC
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8.3 Financials
- 14.3.9 Meritor Inc. (Cummins Inc.)
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.9.3 Financials
- 14.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.10 ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.10.3 SWOT Analysis
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