North America Air Brake System Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Vehicle Type, By Brake Type (Drum Air Brake, and Disc Air Brake), By Application, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030

North America Air Brake System Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Vehicle Type, By Brake Type (Drum Air Brake, and Disc Air Brake), By Application, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030


The North America Air Brake System Market would witness market growth of 2.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030).

A sort of friction brake called an air brake, also known as a compressed air brake system, is made to be installed on automobiles. The compressed air is applied to a piston, which then exerts pressure on the brake pads, forcing the vehicle to stop. Along with their use in railroad trains, air brakes are utilized in large, heavy vehicles, particularly those with many trailers that need to be connected to the brake system, such as buses, trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers.

The air brake system has a broader array of components, including a control pedal, an air storage tank, and numerous other components, that leads to a considerable increase in the market. The air brake system has a greater scope of use in service brakes and parking brakes. The water-driven braking system, typically utilized in lighter cars, has been replaced by the air-powered braking system. This system has the significant advantage of being well-planned and having adequate capacity. The air brake system is a friction brake for automobiles that stops the car by applying pressure to a piston with compressed air.

The air brake system is a friction brake for cars that use compressed air to exert pressure on a piston to stop the car. The compressor, tank, governor, air dryer, brake chamber, foot valve, and slack adjuster are some of its various parts. Disc air brake systems and drum air brake systems comprise the two main types of air brake systems now available on the market. Heavy and commercial vehicles with air brake systems may apply more forceful braking, increasing demand for air brakes and ultimately growing the market. The market has benefited from the rising demand for air brakes, which has raised the size of the market.

Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in the United States among those aged 1-541, as well as the main reason for non-natural mortality among Americans living or traveling overseas. The number of fatal crashes involving automobiles in Canada increased from 1,746 in 2020 to 1,768 in 2021. In 2021, there were 108,018 overall injuries, up 3.6% from the 2020s, 104,286 total injuries, and 8,185 severe injuries, up 4% from the 2020s, 7,868 total serious injuries. The demand for commercial vehicles and the frequency of traffic incidents in the region are both increasing, raising the need for technologies promoting safe driving. The market in North America would therefore grow.

The US market dominated the North America Air Brake System Market by Country in 2022 and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $744 million by 2030. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 4.7% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 3.8% during (2023 - 2030).

Based on Vehicle Type, the market is segmented into Heavy Duty Trucks, Rigid Body Trucks, Semi-Trailer Tractor, and Bus. Based on Brake Type, the market is segmented into Drum Air Brake, and Disc Air Brake. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Brake Chamber, Compressor, Governor, Air Dryer, Foot Valve, Storage Tank, and Slack Adjuster. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stakeholders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Knorr-Bremse AG, Haldex AB, Meritor, Inc. (Cummins, Inc.), ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Wabtec Corporation, Nabtesco Corporation, TSE Brakes Inc. (Marmon Holdings, Inc.) (Berkshire Hathaway Inc.), SORL Auto Parts Inc. (Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd.) and Brakes India Private Limited (TVS Group) (T V Sundram Iyengar & Sons Limited)

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Vehicle Type
  • Heavy Duty Trucks
  • Rigid Body Trucks
  • Semi Trailer Tractor
  • Bus
By Brake Type
  • Drum Air Brake
  • Disc Air Brake
By Application
  • Brake Chamber
  • Compressor
  • Governor
  • Air Dryer
  • Foot Valve
  • Storage Tank
  • Slack Adjuster
By Country
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
Companies Profiled
  • Knorr-Bremse AG
  • Haldex AB
  • Meritor, Inc. (Cummins, Inc.)
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG
  • Wabtec Corporation
  • Nabtesco Corporation
  • TSE Brakes Inc. (Marmon Holdings, Inc.) (Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)
  • SORL Auto Parts Inc. (Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd.)
  • Brakes India Private Limited (TVS Group) (T V Sundram Iyengar & Sons Limited)
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Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America Air Brake System Market, by Vehicle Type
1.4.2 North America Air Brake System Market, by Brake Type
1.4.3 North America Air Brake System Market, by Application
1.4.4 North America Air Brake System Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market At a glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
Chapter 4. Competition Analysis – Global
4.1 Market Share Analysis, 2022
4.2 Strategies Deployed in Air Brake System Market
4.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5. North America Air Brake System Market by Vehicle Type
5.1 North America Heavy Duty Trucks Market by Country
5.2 North America Rigid Body Trucks Market by Country
5.3 North America Semi Trailer Tractor Market by Country
5.4 North America Bus Market by Country
Chapter 6. North America Air Brake System Market by Brake Type
6.1 North America Drum Air Brake Market by Country
6.2 North America Disc Air Brake Market by Country
Chapter 7. North America Air Brake System Market by Application
7.1 North America Brake Chamber Market by Country
7.2 North America Compressor Market by Country
7.3 North America Governor Market by Country
7.4 North America Air Dryer Market by Country
7.5 North America Foot Valve Market by Country
7.6 North America Storage Tank Market by Country
7.7 North America Slack Adjuster Market by Country
Chapter 8. North America Air Brake System Market by Country
8.1 US Air Brake System Market
8.1.1 US Air Brake System Market by Vehicle Type
8.1.2 US Air Brake System Market by Brake Type
8.1.3 US Air Brake System Market by Application
8.2 Canada Air Brake System Market
8.2.1 Canada Air Brake System Market by Vehicle Type
8.2.2 Canada Air Brake System Market by Brake Type
8.2.3 Canada Air Brake System Market by Application
8.3 Mexico Air Brake System Market
8.3.1 Mexico Air Brake System Market by Vehicle Type
8.3.2 Mexico Air Brake System Market by Brake Type
8.3.3 Mexico Air Brake System Market by Application
8.4 Rest of North America Air Brake System Market
8.4.1 Rest of North America Air Brake System Market by Vehicle Type
8.4.2 Rest of North America Air Brake System Market by Brake Type
8.4.3 Rest of North America Air Brake System Market by Application
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
9.1 Knorr-Bremse AG
9.1.1 Company Overview
9.1.2 Financial Analysis
9.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
9.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
9.1.5 SWOT Analysis
9.2 Haldex AB
9.2.1 Company Overview
9.2.2 Financial Analysis
9.2.3 Customer Segment and Regional Analysis
9.2.4 Product Development Expenses
9.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
9.2.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.2.6 SWOT Analysis
9.3 Meritor, Inc. (Cummins, Inc.)
9.3.1 Company Overview
9.3.2 Financial Analysis
9.3.3 Regional & Segmental Analysis
9.3.4 Research & Development Expenses
9.3.5 Recent strategies and developments:
9.3.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.3.6 SWOT Analysis
9.4 ZF Friedrichshafen AG
9.4.1 Company Overview
9.4.2 Financial Analysis
9.4.3 Regional Analysis
9.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
9.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
9.4.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.4.5.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
9.4.6 SWOT Analysis
9.5 Wabtec Corporation
9.5.1 Company Overview
9.5.2 Financial Analysis
9.5.3 Regional & Segmental Analysis
9.5.4 SWOT Analysis
9.6 Nabtesco Corporation
9.6.1 Company Overview
9.6.2 Financial Analysis
9.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
9.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
9.6.5 SWOT Analysis
9.7 TSE Brakes Inc. (Marmon Holdings, Inc.) (Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)
9.7.1 Company Overview
9.7.2 Financial Analysis
9.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
9.7.4 Recent strategies and developments:
9.7.4.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
9.8 SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd.)
9.8.1 Company Overview
9.8.2 SWOT Analysis
9.9 Brakes India Private Limited (TVS Group) (T V Sundram Iyengar & Sons Limited)
9.9.1 Company Overview
9.9.2 Recent strategies and developments:
9.9.2.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
9.9.3 SWOT Analysis

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