Car Body-in-White Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and 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 car body-in-white market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $77.42 billion in 2024 to $80.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to automotive industry growth, stringent safety and emission standards, lightweighting for fuel efficiency, consumer demand for advanced safety features, globalization of automotive manufacturing.

The car body-in-white market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $90.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle (ev) revolution, autonomous vehicle development, sustainable manufacturing practices, global regulatory push for vehicle safety, customization and personalization trends. Major trends in the forecast period include increased adoption of advanced high-strength materials, growing integration of mixed material solutions, focus on multi-material joining technologies, advancements in lightweighting strategies, integration of smart manufacturing technologies.

The rise in vehicle production is anticipated to drive the growth of the car body-in-white market moving forward. Vehicle production refers to the mass production of identical models available for public sale and legally operable on public roads. The car body-in-white is a complex and integral component of vehicle manufacturing, crucial for ensuring safety, durability, and overall performance. For example, in March 2024, the U.K.-based Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported a 21.8% increase in U.K. vehicle production for February compared to the previous year, reaching 92,834 units. Passenger car production rose by 14.6% to 79,907 units, while commercial vehicle production surged by 98.4% to 12,927 units. Thus, increasing vehicle production is fueling growth in the car body-in-white market.

The growing emphasis on fuel efficiency is expected to fuel the expansion of the car body-in-white market. Fuel efficiency, denoting the ratio of distance traveled to fuel consumption, is positively influenced by an optimized car body-in-white design. Such designs can enhance aerodynamic efficiency by minimizing air resistance, leading to improved fuel economy and reduced energy consumption to overcome air drag. For example, in December 2023, global average CO2 emissions for new vehicles decreased, and fuel economy increased, indicating a global shift towards more fuel-efficient vehicles. This heightened demand for fuel efficiency contributes to the growth of the car body-in-white market.

Leading companies in the car body-in-white market are responding to market challenges by focusing on innovation to maintain a competitive edge. The introduction of innovative body welding solutions is a testament to this approach, offering advanced welding processes with enhanced efficiency, precision, and flexibility. For instance, Comau, an Italian company specializing in industrial automation, granted flexibility to Hycan electric vehicles through its innovative Body Welding solution, improving the welding process for the Body in White (BIW) of electric vehicles. This solution is part of Comau's comprehensive portfolio catering to various aspects of vehicle assembly.

In May 2022, Dassault Systèmes, a France-based software company specializing in 3D design and product lifecycle management, partnered with BMW Group to improve efficiency in vehicle development. Through this collaboration, Dassault Systèmes seeks to develop solutions that optimize the design of stamped sheet metal parts and stamping dies, ultimately assisting automakers in reducing costs and design time for car body-in-white components. BMW Group, a Germany-based automobile manufacturer, provides car body-in-white components.

Major companies operating in the car body-in-white market report are Volkswagen Group, Toyota Motor Corporation, Stellantis NV, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Hyundai Motor Company, ArcelorMittal S.A, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Volvo Group, Thyssenkrupp AG, Magna International Inc., Aisin Seiki Co. Limited, Tata Steel Limited, ABB Corporation, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Sika Automotive AG, Gestamp Automocion SA, Benteler International AG, CIE Automotive, Martinrea International, Kirchhoff Automotive GmbH, Multimatic Inc., GEDIA Automotive Group, EDAG Engineering GmbH, Autokiniton Global Group LP, JBM Auto Limited, TECOSIM Group.

Europe was the largest region in the car body-in-white market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the car body-in-white market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the car body-in-white market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The car body-in-white market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing assembly, inspection, fuel efficiency and battery endurance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The car body-in-white market also includes sales of metal sheets, seats, dashboards, and exterior panels. 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 term 'car body in white' refers to the stage in automotive manufacturing when the basic metal structure of the car is assembled, but before painting and prior to the integration of the motor, chassis subassemblies, or trim into the structure. At this stage, the car body provides the structural integrity and rigidity necessary to support the weight of the vehicle and withstand various stresses, including impacts and collisions.

The main categories encompassed in the car body-in-white are body structure, body components, and chassis. The body structure constitutes the primary supporting framework of a vehicle, to which all other components are affixed. These structures are utilized in the production of various types of cars, including compact, mid-size, luxury, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs), featuring different constructions such as monocoque and frame-mounted oil. The materials used in these structures include steel, aluminum, magnesium, and carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP).

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