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Automotive Collision Repair Services Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

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  • 255 Pages
  • November 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Fairfield Market Research
  • ID: 5910687
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The Automotive Collision Repair Services Market achieved a revenue of US$ 142 billion in 2024. The market's growth in 2024 was fueled by advancements in shop technology and servicing equipment. With customers increasingly focused on extending the lifespan and performance of their vehicles, the market is expected to expand at a higher growth rate in the coming years, reaching a total valuation of US$ 220 billion by 2031.

Driving Factors for the Automotive Collision Repair Services Market

The market for automotive collision repair services is experiencing substantial growth due to several key drivers:

  • Increasing Young and Educated Customer Base: A rising number of young and educated customers are recognizing the importance of maintenance and repair in enhancing the performance and lifespan of their vehicles. This awareness is driving demand for collision repair services.
  • Growth in Vehicle Parc: The expanding vehicle parc worldwide, coupled with a lack of infrastructure development, has led to an increased number of accidents. Consequently, vehicle repair activities have seen significant growth across regions.
  • Road Accidents and Vehicle Collisions: The surge in vehicular traffic, rising population, and higher per capita income have contributed to increased road accidents and vehicle collisions. This, in turn, has driven the demand for automotive collision repair services.
  • Availability of OEM Parts: The growth of logistics and e-commerce sectors has made original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and components readily accessible to customers and service providers. This availability has positively influenced the market.
  • Vehicle Insurance: The increasing rate of vehicle insurance, driven by government regulations, has supported market growth. Vehicle owners with insurance are more inclined to repair their vehicles after accidents.

Country-wise Analysis

United States: Leading in the Aftermarket for Automotive Parts

The United States holds a prominent share in the global market, with approximately 85% of sales generated from the North American market. The country's high rate of road accidents, with around 13 car accidents occurring every minute according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, has contributed significantly to the demand for collision repair services. Moreover, the presence of over 40,000 collision repair shops in the U.S. further fuels market growth. Key players in the market are expanding their networks of authorized repair shops, driving market expansion in the country.

China: A Lucrative Market for Automotive Collision Repair Services

China, a hub for the automotive industry, offers a highly profitable market for automobile part manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers. Despite a slowdown in new vehicle sales in recent years, the collision repair services market in China continues to experience incremental growth. This growth is attributed to the presence of a large and aging vehicle fleet in the country.

Competitive Landscape

The automotive collision repair services market operates in a perfectly competitive environment, with an excess supply from global players. The market is highly fragmented, with small- and medium-sized players accounting for over 70% of the global market share. Recent years have seen market participants adopt expansion strategies, including acquisitions, mergers, and collaborations. Industry participants are also introducing innovative growth strategies, such as offering subscription-based maintenance services to customers.

Key Companies Profiled

  • 3M
  • Service King
  • BASF
  • Robert Bosch
  • Gerber Collision & Glass
  • Continental AG
  • AMM Collision
  • Abra Auto Body & Glass
  • Honeywell International Inc
  • Denso Corporation
  • Others

Key Segments Covered in Automotive Collision Repair Services Market

By Vehicle Type

  • Passenger Vehicles
  • Light Commercial Vehicles
  • Heavy Commercial Vehicles

By Service Provider

  • Independent Repair Shops
  • Franchised Repair Shops
  • Authorized Repair Shops

By Product Type

  • Parts and Components
  • Paints and Coatings

By Region

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa


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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value, 2023
1.5. Analyst Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Supply
2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
2.7. Economic Overview
2.7.1. World Economic Projections
2.8. PESTLE Analysis
3. Global Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031
3.1. Global Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
3.1.1. Key Highlights
3.1.1.1. Parts and Components
3.1.1.2. Paints and Coatings
3.2. Global Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
3.2.1. Key Highlights
3.2.1.1. Independent Repair Shops
3.2.1.2. Franchised Repair Shops
3.2.1.3. Authorized Repair Shops
3.3. Global Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
3.3.1. Key Highlights
3.3.1.1. Passenger Car
3.3.1.2. LCV
3.3.1.3. HCV
3.4. Global Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Region, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
3.4.1. Key Highlights
3.4.1.1. North America
3.4.1.2. Europe
3.4.1.3. Asia Pacific
3.4.1.4. Latin America
3.4.1.5. Middle East & Africa
4. North America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031
4.1. North America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
4.1.1. Key Highlights
4.1.1.1. Parts and Components
4.1.1.2. Paints and Coatings
4.2. North America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
4.2.1. Key Highlights
4.2.1.1. Independent Repair Shops
4.2.1.2. Franchised Repair Shops
4.2.1.3. Authorized Repair Shops
4.3. North America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
4.3.1. Key Highlights
4.3.1.1. Passenger Car
4.3.1.2. LCV
4.3.1.3. HCV
4.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
4.4. North America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1. Key Highlights
4.4.1.1. U.S. Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1.2. U.S. Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1.3. U.S. Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1.4. Canada Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1.5. Canada Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1.6. Canada Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5. Europe Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031
5.1. Europe Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. Parts and Components
5.1.1.2. Paints and Coatings
5.2. Europe Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Independent Repair Shops
5.2.1.2. Franchised Repair Shops
5.2.1.3. Authorized Repair Shops
5.3. Europe Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. Passenger Car
5.3.1.2. LCV
5.3.1.3. HCV
5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5.4. Europe Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1. Key Highlights
5.4.1.1. Germany Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.2. Germany Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.3. Germany Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.4. U.K. Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.5. U.K. Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.6. U.K. Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.7. France Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.8. France Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.9. France Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.10. Italy Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.11. Italy Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.12. Italy Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.13. Turkey Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.14. Turkey Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.15. Turkey Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.16. Russia Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.17. Russia Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.18. Russia Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.19. Rest of Europe Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.20. Rest of Europe Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.21. Rest of Europe Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6. Asia Pacific Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031
6.1. Asia Pacific Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. Parts and Components
6.1.1.2. Paints and Coatings
6.2. Asia Pacific Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Independent Repair Shops
6.2.1.2. Franchised Repair Shops
6.2.1.3. Authorized Repair Shops
6.3. Asia Pacific Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. Passenger Car
6.3.1.2. LCV
6.3.1.3. HCV
6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.4. Asia Pacific Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1. Key Highlights
6.4.1.1. China Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.2. China Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.3. China Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.4. Japan Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.5. Japan Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.6. Japan Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.7. South Korea Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.8. South Korea Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.9. South Korea Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.10. India Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.11. India Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.12. India Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.13. Southeast Asia Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.14. Southeast Asia Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.15. Southeast Asia Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.16. Rest of Asia Pacific Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.17. Rest of Asia Pacific Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.18. Rest of Asia Pacific Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Latin America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031
7.1. Latin America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. Parts and Components
7.1.1.2. Paints and Coatings
7.2. Latin America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.2.1.1. Independent Repair Shops
7.2.1.2. Franchised Repair Shops
7.2.1.3. Authorized Repair Shops
7.3. Latin America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. Passenger Car
7.3.1.2. LCV
7.3.1.3. HCV
7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7.4. Latin America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1. Key Highlights
7.4.1.1. Brazil Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.2. Brazil Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.3. Brazil Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.4. Mexico Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.5. Mexico Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.6. Mexico Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.7. Argentina Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.8. Argentina Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.9. Argentina Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.10. Rest of Latin America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.11. Rest of Latin America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.12. Rest of Latin America Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. Middle East & Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031
8.1. Middle East & Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.1.1. Key Highlights
8.1.1.1. Parts and Components
8.1.1.2. Paints and Coatings
8.2. Middle East & Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.2.1. Key Highlights
8.2.1.1. Independent Repair Shops
8.2.1.2. Franchised Repair Shops
8.2.1.3. Authorized Repair Shops
8.3. Middle East & Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.3.1. Key Highlights
8.3.1.1. Passenger Car
8.3.1.2. LCV
8.3.1.3. HCV
8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8.4. Middle East & Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1. Key Highlights
8.4.1.1. GCC Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.2. GCC Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.3. GCC Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.4. South Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.5. South Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.6. South Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.7. Egypt Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.8. Egypt Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.9. Egypt Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.10. Nigeria Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.11. Nigeria Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.12. Nigeria Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.13. Rest of Middle East & Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.14. Rest of Middle East & Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Service Provider, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.15. Rest of Middle East & Africa Automotive Collision Repair Services Market Vehicle Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Vehicle Type vs Service Provider Heatmap
9.2. Manufacturer vs Service Provider Heatmap
9.3. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
9.4. Competitive Dashboard
9.5. Company Profiles
9.5.1. 3M
9.5.1.1. Company Overview
9.5.1.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.1.3. Financial Overview
9.5.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.2. BASF
9.5.2.1. Company Overview
9.5.2.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.2.3. Financial Overview
9.5.2.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.3. Robert Bosch
9.5.3.1. Company Overview
9.5.3.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.3.3. Financial Overview
9.5.3.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.4. Continental AG
9.5.4.1. Company Overview
9.5.4.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.4.3. Financial Overview
9.5.4.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.5. Honeywell International Inc.
9.5.5.1. Company Overview
9.5.5.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.5.3. Financial Overview
9.5.5.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.6. Denso Corporation
9.5.6.1. Company Overview
9.5.6.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.6.3. Financial Overview
9.5.6.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.7. Gerber Collision & Glass
9.5.7.1. Company Overview
9.5.7.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.7.3. Financial Overview
9.5.7.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.8. AMM Collision
9.5.8.1. Company Overview
9.5.8.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.8.3. Financial Overview
9.5.8.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.9. Federal-Mogul LLC
9.5.9.1. Company Overview
9.5.9.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.9.3. Financial Overview
9.5.9.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.10. Federal-Mogul LLC
9.5.10.1. Company Overview
9.5.10.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.10.3. Financial Overview
9.5.10.4. Business Strategies and Development
10. Appendix
10.1. Research Methodology
10.2. Report Assumptions
10.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

Companies Mentioned

  • 3M
  • Service King
  • BASF
  • Robert Bosch
  • Gerber Collision & Glass
  • Continental AG
  • AMM Collision
  • Abra Auto Body & Glass
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Denso Corporation. Prominent Players

Methodology

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