Automotive Tappet Market Report 2026

The automotive tappet market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $9.3 billion in 2025 to $9.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to engine production growth, widespread ice vehicle base, demand for reliable valve systems, commercial vehicle usage, mechanical engine designs.

The automotive tappet market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to high-performance engine demand, durability-focused components, aftermarket servicing growth, efficiency optimization, material innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include declining demand for ice components, shift toward high-performance roller tappets, focus on engine efficiency, adoption of advanced materials, growth in aftermarket replacement.

The rising sales of passenger vehicles are anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive tappet market in the coming years. Passenger vehicles include cars, SUVs, minivans, and similar automobiles mainly used for personal travel or transporting small groups of people, typically accommodating up to eight passengers excluding the driver. The growth in passenger vehicle sales is attributed to better financing availability, increasing urbanization, advancements in vehicle technologies, and the introduction of new models offering improved fuel efficiency and enhanced safety features. Automotive tappets enhance engine performance and fuel economy, contributing to smoother and more powerful driving, which improves vehicle attractiveness, draws consumers, and supports higher passenger vehicle sales. For instance, in January 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgium-based automotive industry body, reported that the EU car market expanded by 13.9% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching total annual sales of 10.5 million vehicles. Therefore, the growing sales of passenger vehicles are fueling the automotive tappet market.

Leading companies operating in the automotive tappet market are investing in advanced manufacturing facilities to deliver high-quality, precision-engineered tappets that comply with strict performance and durability requirements, thereby ensuring optimal engine efficiency and extended service life. These facilities are designed to manufacture products using advanced technologies supported by proprietary tools and equipment developed in-house. For instance, in February 2024, Schaeffler AG, a Germany-based automotive tappet manufacturer, invested $230 million in a new greenfield manufacturing facility located in Dover, Ohio. This facility is expected to generate around 450 jobs by 2032 and will incorporate state-of-the-art production technologies for electric axles used in light- and medium-duty vehicles. In addition to technological advancement, sustainability remains a key priority, with the facility integrating environmentally friendly practices in line with Schaeffler’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2040.

In October 2024, Schaeffler AG, a Germany-based manufacturer of automotive tappets, merged with Vitesco Technologies Group AG for an undisclosed value. Through this merger, Schaeffler seeks to integrate its capabilities with Vitesco’s complementary strengths to establish a leading motion technology company, strengthening its technological expertise and expanding its product offerings across powertrain, electrification, chassis, and mobility solutions. Vitesco Technologies Group AG is a Germany-based supplier of powertrain and electrification solutions, including components for both combustion engines and electrified drivetrains.

Major companies operating in the automotive tappet market report include Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation, Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., Eaton Corporation PLC, Schaeffler AG, MAHLE GmbH, Tenneco, Rheinmetall Automotive AG, Federal-Mogul Corporation, Elgin Industries, Melling Industries, Crower Cams & Equipment Co., Howards Cams, Cloyes Gear and Products Inc., Yuhuan Huiyu Tappets Co. Ltd., SM Motorenteile GmbH, Otics Corporation, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd., Rane (Madras) Limited, TVS Motor Components Group.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive tappet market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive tappet 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 tappet market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive tappet market consists of sales of hydraulic tappets, solid tappets, adjustable tappets, mechanical tappets, and bucket tappets. 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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