Automotive Acoustic Materials Market Report 2025

This Automotive Acoustic Materials market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The automotive acoustic materials market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.71 billion in 2024 to $3.95 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to regulatory compliance, emission reduction targets, increased urbanization, consumer comfort and expectations, electric and hybrid vehicle growth.

The automotive acoustic materials market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.19 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising autonomous vehicles, interior vehicle customization, environmental concerns, rising infrastructure projects, emerging growth in economies. Major trends in the forecast period include electric vehicle specific solutions, advanced soundproofing technologies, customized interior acoustics, augmented reality audio, smart materials and sensors.

The growth of the automotive acoustic materials market is anticipated to be significantly influenced by the rising sales of electric vehicles. These vehicles, relying on electric power either wholly or partially, necessitate the use of automotive acoustic materials to minimize interior noise, thereby enhancing soundproofing and absorption. The International Energy Agency's 2021 report revealed that in 2020, two-thirds of new electric car registrations and stock were battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with China leading in fleet size at 4.5 million units and Europe experiencing a substantial annual growth to 3.2 million units. This surge in electric vehicle sales continues to be a driving force behind the automotive acoustic materials market.

Anticipated expansion in vehicle production is set to bolster the automotive acoustic materials market. Vehicle production involves the manufacturing and assembly of various automobiles, contributing to the demand for these materials to ensure a quieter, more comfortable, and safer driving experience. Recent data from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System highlights a rise in total vehicle production in the US, reaching 10.44 million units in 2022 and increasing further to 11.06 million units by 2023. The escalation in vehicle production remains a key driver for the growth of the automotive acoustic materials market.

Technological advancements are the key trend gaining popularity in the automotive acoustic materials market. Major companies operating in the automotive acoustic materials market are introducing new technologies such as Flexi-Loft, a new felt-based technology that reduces product weight to sustain their position in the automotive acoustic materials market. For instance, in May 2022, Digital Metal Sweden-based metal additive manufacturing company launched the DMP/PRO binder jet 3D printer, which is a metal additive manufacturing system that uses binder jetting technology to create complex, high-precision metal parts layer by layer. It selectively applies a binding agent to a powder bed, allowing for the production of intricate geometries and components suitable for industries like automotive, aerospace, and medical. The printer is designed for high throughput and scalability, making it ideal for both prototype development and full-scale production runs.

Major companies in the automotive acoustic materials sector are pursuing a strategic partnership strategy to offer comprehensive and integrated solutions. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefit and success. For example, in July 2024, Brose, a manufacturing company, introduced an acoustic vehicle alerting system designed to enhance the safety of electric and hybrid vehicles, which are generally quieter than their internal combustion engine counterparts. This system emits audible warnings at low speeds to alert pedestrians and other road users of the vehicle's presence, thus minimizing the risk of accidents caused by insufficient sound. The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) is required in many regions to ensure compliance with safety regulations, particularly as the automotive industry transitions towards electrification. The system can produce distinct sound designs across a broad frequency range, customized for various driving scenarios to enhance auditory awareness and vehicle recognition.

Autoneum Holding AG, a Switzerland-based automotive company, made a significant move in January 2023 by acquiring the automotive business from Borgers Group, a renowned Gemnat-based manufacturer of automotive acoustic and thermal management products, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition was orchestrated to further bolster Autoneum's global market dominance in sustainable, lightweight solutions for vehicle acoustic and thermal management. The integration of Borgers Group's automotive business serves to reinforce Autoneum's position in the industry.

Major companies operating in the automotive acoustic materials market include Dow Chemical Company, 3M Acoustic Solutions, BASF SE, Covestro AG, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd., Sika AG, Rockwool A/S, Huntsman International LLC, Johns Manville, Saint-Gobain Ecophon AB, Harman International, Thomas Publishing Company, UFP Technologies Inc., Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd., Knauf Insulation Ltd., Owens Corning, DuPont Automotive, ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG, Bridgestone Americas Inc., Metaldyne LLC, Detroit Diesel Corp., Alps Automotive Inc., American Showa Inc., Electrolux AB, LG Electroncis Inc., Miele & Cie. KG, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Shanghai Energy New Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Sinoma Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Cangzhou Mingzhu Plastic Co., Teijin Limited, Nitto Denko Corporation.

Automotive acoustic materials are specialized materials used in vehicles to manage and reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). These materials are designed to absorb, block, or dampen sound, improving the overall comfort and acoustic experience inside the vehicle. They play a crucial role in minimizing unwanted noise from the engine, tires, road, wind, and other external sources, while enhancing the sound quality of in-car entertainment systems.

Key materials in automotive acoustics include acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), fiberglass, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU) foam, polypropylene, and textiles. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, characterized by its opaqueness, amorphy, and thermoplastic nature, plays a crucial role. Various components like arch liners, dashboards, fenders, floor insulators, doors, headliners, bonnet liners, engine covers, trunk trims, parcel trays, and others contribute to the comprehensive utilization of these materials. Application areas span passenger cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), and heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs), addressing underbody and engine bay acoustics, interior cabin acoustics, exterior acoustics, and trunk panel acoustics.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive acoustic materials market share in 2024. The regions covered in automotive acoustic materials market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive acoustic materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The automotive acoustic materials market consists of sales of vibration dampers, vibration damping sheets, barrier decouplers, PVC decouplers, cellulose panels, sound silencers, silk metal, and echo barriers. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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