Automotive Engine Market - Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)
The automotive engine market is valued at USD 395 billion and is expected to reach over USD 500 billion, registering a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a swift and negative impact on the globally integrated automotive industry. Automobile engine and component manufacturing plants have been shut down, and consumer footfalls in showrooms have fallen sharply because of lockdowns and travel restrictions worldwide.
However, the automotive engine market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, as manufacturers are focusing on new technologies like the replacement of engine control units to increase the average life of vehicles, thereby improving the lifecycle of engines. The growing demand for fuel-efficient and lightweight vehicles will likely create lucrative opportunities for players in the market during the forecast period.
Moreover, with the rising electrification of the fleet, OEMs are seen closing down their respective production bases. For instance, In November 2022, Stellantis announced the closure of its Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) engine plant in Campo Largo, Brazil. It came after the company aimed to achieve zero emissions by 2038.
The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to continue as a significant market for automotive engines throughout the forecasted period. Both North America and Asia-Pacific regions dominate the global automotive engine market as several environmental norms are employed in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Key Market TrendsIncreasing Investment and Vehicle Sales to Provide MomentumA key factor driving the growth of the automotive engine market is the development of new engine technologies, such as variable displacement engines (VDEs) and hybrids. Automotive manufacturers are developing new types of motors, such as hybrid and variable displacement engines (VDEs), to deliver high performance and fuel efficiency.
Car manufacturers try to stay ahead of the competition by building the most compact engines that are lightweight, have greater power output, and have a higher fuel economy. OEMs downsize vehicle engines to decrease the overall curb weight of the vehicle and reduce emissions. Rising vehicle sales have predominately improved engine demand. For instance:
Engine manufacturers are expanding their business potential to meet the rising demand for gasoline and diesel vehicle sales across the geography. For instance:
After considering these factors and development, demand for automotive engines is anticipated to continue during the forecast period, owing to a rise in vehicle sales.
The Asia-Pacific Region is Expected to Lead the MarketThe Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the automotive engine market, followed by Europe and North America during the forecast period. The developments in the field of engine technology are increasing significantly, along with rising emission norms across the globe. A large amount of OEMs' profit will likely come from developing economies like India and China.
The Asia-Pacific region is likely to attract major players in the market, as customers' preference toward electric vehicles is increasing significantly. However, as switching to electric mobility is associated with high cost, electrification and adopting electric vehicles at the local level will maintain the relevance of IC engines. Many electric vehicles are hybrid electric vehicles. IC engines will be produced until the electric car market sees full electrification of vehicles.
Europe and North America are expected to be active regions in the market after Asia-Pacific due to the presence of long-established original equipment manufacturers. It provides a strong base for the robust development and growth of the automotive engine market in the region.
The region is witnessing impressive vehicle sales, which have taken overall engine demand on the positive side. For instance:
OEMs have been focusing on developing technologically advanced powered engines to gain high torque and performance. The emergence of multi-fuel engine technology is expected to provide lucrative opportunities to the active market players in the automotive engine market. For example, the Volvo multi-fuel car have a 2 l engine that runs on five fuels: hythane, methane, bioethane, CNG, and petrol.
Competitive LandscapeThe automotive engine market is fragmented due to the numerous players in the market. The companies are launching more technologically advanced products to gain a competitive edge over other players. For instance:
Some of the key players in the market include Cummins Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Fiat Automobiles SpA, Volkswagen AG, MAN Energy Solutions, and General Motors.
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