Automotive Heat Exchanger Market Report 2026

The automotive heat exchanger market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $29.79 billion in 2025 to $32.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to engine downsizing trends, growth in vehicle production, adoption of aluminum radiators, demand for engine cooling, fuel efficiency improvements.

The automotive heat exchanger market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $43.74 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to ev penetration growth, battery thermal management demand, stricter emission norms, lightweight vehicle design focus, advanced materials innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include demand for advanced thermal management, growth of ev cooling systems, lightweight heat exchanger designs, integration of multi-functional heat exchangers, use of aluminum and advanced alloys.

The rising production of commercial and passenger vehicles is playing a significant role in the expansion of the automotive heat exchanger market. Passenger vehicles are designed to transport individuals, while commercial vehicles are used for carrying larger groups of people for business purposes. The high volume of automobile production necessitates a substantial number of automotive parts, including heat exchangers, to be incorporated into new vehicles, thus fostering the growth of the automotive heat exchanger market. For example, in August 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, a Belgium-based organization, reported that seven months into 2024, new car registrations increased by 3.9%, surpassing 6.5 million units. The largest markets in the region showed positive yet modest growth, with Spain (+5.6%), Italy (+5.2%), Germany (+4.3%), and France (+2.2%) all experiencing increases. Consequently, the growing production of commercial and passenger vehicles is anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive heat exchanger market in the future.

Major players within the automotive heat exchanger market are directing their efforts towards technological innovations, notably embracing advancements such as Braze Plate Heat Exchangers (BPHE) to gain a competitive advantage. BPHE technology stands as a pivotal heat exchange method widely applied across automotive domains like engine cooling, air conditioning, and heat recovery units. An illustrative example involves Sanhua Holding Group Co., Ltd., a prominent China-based manufacturer specializing in controls and components for automotive air conditioning and thermal management industries. In October 2023, the company unveiled its Braze Plate Heat Exchangers (BPHE) characterized by multiple corrugated plates interconnected with brazing material, configuring the fluid channels for efficient flow management.

In October 2024, Wieland Group, a manufacturer of semi-finished products based in Germany, acquired Onda S.p.A for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to strengthen Wieland's air-conditioning and refrigeration business while broadening its footprint in the rapidly expanding heat exchanger and data center cooling markets. Onda S.p.A. is an Italy-based producer of automotive heat exchangers.

Major companies operating in the automotive heat exchanger market report include Denso Corporation, MAHLE GmbH, Valeo SA, Hanon Systems, Dana Incorporated, Modine Manufacturing Company, T RAD Co Ltd, Sanden Holdings Corporation, Banco Products Ltd, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd, Adrad Pty Ltd, AKG Group, Keihin Corporation, Marelli Corporation, Nippon Light Metal Company Ltd, Calsonic Kansei Corporation, Behr GmbH, Vitesco Technologies, Pranav Vikas India Pvt Ltd, Senior plc, Aisan Industry Co Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive heat exchanger market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive heat exchanger market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive heat exchanger market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive heat exchanger market consists of sales of double-pipe heat exchanger, shell-and-tube heat exchanger, plate heat exchanger and condensers and boilers heat exchangers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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