Automotive Piston Market Report 2024

The automotive piston market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.02 billion in 2023 to $4.25 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth observed in the historical period was driven by an increase in vehicle production, expansion within the automotive industry, globalization trends, the emergence of electric vehicles, and rising demand for hybrid vehicles.

The automotive piston market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.36 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. Anticipated growth in the forecast period will be fueled by the proliferation of connected and autonomous vehicles, rising demand for gasoline engines in passenger cars, heightened emphasis on fuel efficiency, increasing demand for commercial vehicles, and a surge in demand for diesel engines. Key trends expected in this period include advancements in manufacturing technologies, innovations in internal combustion engine technology, integration of sensors and smart technologies, developments in coatings and surface treatments, and the expansion of automation and precision manufacturing.

The automotive piston market is expected to grow significantly due to the increasing production of vehicles. This growth is driven by rising global demand for automobiles, spurred by urbanization and the growing need for personal transportation. Automotive pistons play a critical role in vehicle engines by converting energy from fuel combustion into mechanical motion, powering the vehicle's movement through the crankshaft. For example, in May 2023, global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units, marking a 5.7% increase from 2021, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), based in Belgium. This trend underscores how the expanding vehicle production is fueling the automotive piston market's expansion.

Innovative advancements in the automotive piston market include the development of hydrogen-fueled linear single-piston engines, aimed at enhancing vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions control. These engines operate using hydrogen and feature a single piston moving in a linear motion. For instance, Aquarius Engines, an Israel-based company specializing in linear internal combustion engines, introduced a lightweight (10 kg) hydrogen-fueled engine in May 2021. This technology offers a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional combustion engines and hydrogen fuel cells. Aquarius' hydrogen engine, based on patented single-piston linear engine technology, operates exclusively on hydrogen and can function as an onboard vehicle power generator or standalone electricity generator. Its innovative internal gas exchange mechanism and simple design, comprising only 20 components and one moving part, contribute to high efficiency and low maintenance compared to traditional engines.

In November 2022, Taglich Private Equity, a US-based value-oriented financial sponsor, acquired RaceTec Pistons for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to bolster Taglich's presence in the high-performance automotive aftermarket. By integrating RaceTec's esteemed brand, experienced management team, and robust manufacturing capabilities into its portfolio, Taglich aims to enhance its market position. Additionally, Taglich plans to pursue additional acquisition opportunities to accelerate growth and diversify its product offerings. RaceTec Pistons, based in the US, specializes in manufacturing high-performance pistons for the automotive aftermarket and racing sectors.

Major companies operating in the automotive piston market are General Motors Company, Hitachi Ltd., Continental AG, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, Toyota Industries Corporation, Tenneco Inc., Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., Mahle GmbH, Rheinmetall Automotive AG, TPR Co. Ltd, PT Astra Otoparts Tbk, Riken Corporation, ZYNP Corporation, Shriram Pistons and Rings Ltd., Cosworth Group Holdings Ltd., Federal-Mogul Corporation, Elgin Industries, Wiseco Piston Inc, CP Pistons Carrillo Industries Inc, Hastings Manufacturing Company, J&E Pistons Manufacturing Inc., United Engine & Machine Co. Inc., Wossner GmbH, Honda Foundry Co. Ltd, Ross Racing Piston.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive piston market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive piston market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

An automotive piston is a cylindrical component, usually made from aluminum alloy or cast iron, that moves vertically within the cylinder of an internal combustion engine. Its primary role is to transfer force generated by expanding gases in the combustion chamber to the crankshaft via the connecting rod. This process converts chemical energy from fuel combustion into mechanical energy, which propels the vehicle forward.

There are several types of automotive pistons trunk piston, crosshead piston, slipper piston, and deflector piston. The trunk piston, commonly used in automotive and marine engines, comes with various coatings such as oil shedding, dry film lubrication, and thermal barrier coatings. These pistons are utilized across different vehicle categories, including commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, light commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and two-wheelers. They are distributed through various channels, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.

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The automotive piston consist of sales of products including connecting rods, cylinder liners, forged pistons, taper pistons, piston skirts, performance parts, and piston assemblies. 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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