Automotive Rocker Panel Market Report by Type (Lower Quarter Panels, Door Rocker Panels), Vehicle Type (Light Duty Vehicles, Medium Duty Vehicles, Heavy Duty Vehicles), Sales Channel (Aftermarket, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)), Material (Stainl

Automotive Rocker Panel Market Report by Type (Lower Quarter Panels, Door Rocker Panels), Vehicle Type (Light Duty Vehicles, Medium Duty Vehicles, Heavy Duty Vehicles), Sales Channel (Aftermarket, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)), Material (Stainless Steel, Fiber, Rubber), and Region 2024-2032


The global automotive rocker panel market size reached US$ 55.8 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 77.9 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% during 2024-2032. Increasing demand for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, the growing trend towards customization of vehicles, and rising disposable income represent some of the key factors driving the market.

The automotive rocker panel is located between the wheels and below the doors. It serves as a protective barrier against road debris, water, and mud. It is made from durable materials, such as steel, aluminum, or plastic, and is designed to withstand harsh conditions. One advantage of rocker panels is their ability to enhance a vehicle's appearance. They can be customized with different finishes and styles, including chrome or matte black. Additionally, rocker panels can help reinforce a car's frame and prevent rust and corrosion. Currently, there are several types of product variants available, including original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement, custom-fit, and universal-fit panels.

Automotive Rocker Panel Market Trends:

The global automotive rocker panel market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles and the growing trend towards customization of vehicles. Besides this, the rising disposable income of consumers and the need for vehicle safety and protection are creating a positive outlook for the market. Moreover, the adoption of advanced materials in manufacturing processes and the development of new technologies for improving the strength and durability of rocker panels are providing an impetus to the market growth. Furthermore, the expanding automotive manufacturing sector in emerging economies and the shifting focus on reducing vehicle weight and improving fuel efficiency are bolstering the market growth. Other factors, such as the rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, the growth of e-commerce platforms for automotive parts and accessories, and the increasing awareness among consumers about the importance of vehicle maintenance and repair, are fueling the market growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global automotive rocker panel market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, vehicle type, sales channel and material.

Type Insights:
  • Lower Quarter Panels
  • Door Rocker Panels
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive rocker panel market based on the type. This includes lower quarter panels and door rocker panels.

Vehicle Type Insights:
  • Light Duty Vehicles
  • Medium Duty Vehicles
  • Heavy Duty Vehicles
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive rocker panel market based on the vehicle type. This includes light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles.

Sales Channel Insights:
  • Aftermarket
  • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive rocker panel market based on the sales channel. This includes aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). According to the report, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) accounted for the largest market share.

Material Insights:
  • Stainless Steel
  • Fiber
  • Rubber
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive rocker panel market based on the sales channel. This includes stainless steel, fiber, and rubber. According to the report, stainless steel accounted for the largest market share.

Regional Insights:
  • 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 report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America was the largest market for automotive rocker panel. Some of the factors driving the North America automotive rocker panel market included significant expansion in the automotive industry, the increasing need to meet the security standards of the vehicle, and significant product innovations.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global automotive rocker panel market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Auto Metal Direct LLC, Classic 2 Current Fabrication, Putco Inc., Rugged Ridge (Truck Hero Inc.), Smittybilt, SMP Deutschland GmbH (Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group B.V.), and Willmore Manufacturing Inc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:
  • How has the global automotive rocker panel market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global automotive rocker panel market?
  • What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global automotive rocker panel market?
  • What are the key regional markets?
  • Which countries represent the most attractive automotive rocker panel market?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
  • Which is the most attractive type in the automotive rocker panel market?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the vehicle type?
  • Which is the most attractive vehicle type in the automotive rocker panel market?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the sales channel?
  • Which is the most attractive sales channel in the automotive rocker panel market?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the material?
  • Which is the most attractive material in the automotive rocker panel market?
  • What is the competitive structure of the global automotive rocker panel market?
  • Who are the key players/companies in the global automotive rocker panel 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 Rocker Panel 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 Lower Quarter Panels
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Door Rocker Panels
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
7.1 Light Duty Vehicles
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Medium Duty Vehicles
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Heavy Duty Vehicles
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Sales Channel
8.1 Aftermarket
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Material
9.1 Stainless Steel
9.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Fiber
9.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Rubber
9.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Region
10.1 North America
10.1.1 United States
10.1.1.1 Market Trends
10.1.1.2 Market Forecast
10.1.2 Canada
10.1.2.1 Market Trends
10.1.2.2 Market Forecast
10.2 Asia Pacific
10.2.1 China
10.2.1.1 Market Trends
10.2.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2.2 Japan
10.2.2.1 Market Trends
10.2.2.2 Market Forecast
10.2.3 India
10.2.3.1 Market Trends
10.2.3.2 Market Forecast
10.2.4 South Korea
10.2.4.1 Market Trends
10.2.4.2 Market Forecast
10.2.5 Australia
10.2.5.1 Market Trends
10.2.5.2 Market Forecast
10.2.6 Indonesia
10.2.6.1 Market Trends
10.2.6.2 Market Forecast
10.2.7 Others
10.2.7.1 Market Trends
10.2.7.2 Market Forecast
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.1.1 Market Trends
10.3.1.2 Market Forecast
10.3.2 France
10.3.2.1 Market Trends
10.3.2.2 Market Forecast
10.3.3 United Kingdom
10.3.3.1 Market Trends
10.3.3.2 Market Forecast
10.3.4 Italy
10.3.4.1 Market Trends
10.3.4.2 Market Forecast
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.5.1 Market Trends
10.3.5.2 Market Forecast
10.3.6 Russia
10.3.6.1 Market Trends
10.3.6.2 Market Forecast
10.3.7 Others
10.3.7.1 Market Trends
10.3.7.2 Market Forecast
10.4 Latin America
10.4.1 Brazil
10.4.1.1 Market Trends
10.4.1.2 Market Forecast
10.4.2 Mexico
10.4.2.1 Market Trends
10.4.2.2 Market Forecast
10.4.3 Others
10.4.3.1 Market Trends
10.4.3.2 Market Forecast
10.5 Middle East and Africa
10.5.1 Market Trends
10.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
10.5.3 Market Forecast
11 SWOT Analysis
11.1 Overview
11.2 Strengths
11.3 Weaknesses
11.4 Opportunities
11.5 Threats
12 Value Chain Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13.1 Overview
13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
13.4 Degree of Competition
13.5 Threat of New Entrants
13.6 Threat of Substitutes
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Key Players
15.3 Profiles of Key Players
15.3.1 Auto Metal Direct LLC
15.3.1.1 Company Overview
15.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.2 Classic 2 Current Fabrication
15.3.2.1 Company Overview
15.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.3 Putco Inc.
15.3.3.1 Company Overview
15.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.4 Rugged Ridge (Truck Hero Inc.)
15.3.4.1 Company Overview
15.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.5 Smittybilt
15.3.5.1 Company Overview
15.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.6 SMP Deutschland GmbH (Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group B.V.)
15.3.6.1 Company Overview
15.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.6.3 Financials
15.3.7 Willmore Manufacturing Inc
15.3.7.1 Company Overview
15.3.7.2 Product Portfolio

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