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Automotive Clutch Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025 - 2034
Market Report I 2024-11-22 I 180 Pages I Global Market Insights
The Global Automotive Clutch Market was valued at USD 12.6 billion in 2024 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2034. This growth is driven by increasing global demand for passenger and commercial vehicles, supported by rising disposable incomes and rapid urbanization in emerging economies. The surge in vehicle sales has heightened the demand for clutches, particularly in manual and semi-automatic transmission vehicles.
Technological advancements in transmission systems, such as the development of dual-clutch and automated manual transmissions (AMT), are contributing to market expansion. These innovations offer fuel efficiency and smoother driving experiences, addressing consumer and regulatory demands for sustainability. Additionally, the growing automotive aftermarket, fueled by the need for vehicle maintenance and replacement parts, further boosts clutch demand. The transition to hybrid and electric vehicles also presents opportunities for manufacturers to develop specialized clutch systems.
The shift towards fuel-efficient transmission technologies is another key market driver. Advanced systems like dual-clutch transmissions are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Governments worldwide are enforcing stricter environmental regulations, prompting automakers to integrate these advanced systems into their vehicles. Regions such as Europe and North America, known for stringent emission norms, are at the forefront of this trend.
The passenger vehicle segment accounted for 80% share and is projected to generate USD 15 billion by 2034. The dominance of this segment stems from the high production and sales of passenger cars globally, particularly in emerging markets where urbanization and rising disposable incomes are driving vehicle ownership.
The market is also segmented by sales channels into OEM and aftermarket. The OEM segment, accounting for 85% share in 2024, remains dominant due to its role in supplying primary clutch systems during vehicle manufacturing. OEMs benefit from established partnerships with automakers, offering high-quality, warranty-backed components. However, the aftermarket segment is gaining traction as aging vehicles require replacements and upgrades.
China, the largest automotive market, represented 60% of the revenue share in 2024 and is projected to USD 4 billion by 2034. The country's vast automotive production capacity, catering to both domestic and global markets, drives clutch demand. Competitive manufacturing capabilities and cost-effective production further position China as a leading supplier of high-quality clutches to the global market.
Report Content
Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
1.1 Research design
1.1.1 Research approach
1.1.2 Data collection methods
1.2 Base estimates and calculations
1.2.1 Base year calculation
1.2.2 Key trends for market estimates
1.3 Forecast model
1.4 Primary research & validation
1.4.1 Primary sources
1.4.2 Data mining sources
1.5 Market definitions
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Industry 360 synopsis, 2021 - 2034
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.2 Supplier landscape
3.2.1 OEM Automotive clutch manufacturers
3.2.2 Aftermarket clutch providers
3.2.3 Distributors
3.2.4 End users
3.3 Profit margin analysis
3.4 Pricing analysis
3.5 Cost Breakdown analysis
3.6 Technology & innovation landscape
3.7 Key news & initiatives
3.8 Regulatory landscape
3.9 Impact forces
3.9.1 Growth drivers
3.9.1.1 Rising demand for passenger and commercial vehicles
3.9.1.2 Increasing adoption of automated and dual-clutch transmission systems
3.9.1.3 Expanding automotive aftermarket and vehicle maintenance activities
3.9.1.4 Growing focus on fuel efficiency and emission reduction
3.9.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
3.9.2.1 High cost of advanced clutch systems
3.9.2.2 Growing adoption of electric vehicles, reducing clutch system demand
3.10 Growth potential analysis
3.11 Porter's analysis
3.12 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share analysis
4.3 Competitive positioning matrix
4.4 Strategic outlook matrix
Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Transmission, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn, Units)
5.1 Key trends
5.2 Manual Transmission (MT)
5.3 Automatic Transmission (AT)
5.4 Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)
5.5 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Chapter 6 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Type, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn, Units)
6.1 Key trends
6.2 Friction clutch
6.3 Dog clutch
6.4 Hydraulic clutch
6.5 Others
Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Vehicle, 2021 - 2032 ($Bn, Units)
7.1 Key trends
7.2 Passenger vehicles
7.2.1 Hatchback
7.2.2 Sedan
7.2.3 SUV
7.3 Commercial vehicles
7.3.1 Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV)
7.3.2 Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV)
Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Propulsion, 2021 - 2032 ($Bn, Units)
8.1 Key trends
8.2 ICE
8.3 Electric vehicles
8.3.1 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)
8.3.2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
8.3.3 Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
Chapter 9 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2021 - 2032 ($Bn, Units)
9.1 Key trends
9.2 OEM
9.3 Aftermarket
Chapter 10 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn, Units)
10.1 Key trends
10.2 North America
10.2.1 U.S.
10.2.2 Canada
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 UK
10.3.2 Germany
10.3.3 France
10.3.4 Spain
10.3.5 Italy
10.3.6 Russia
10.3.7 Nordics
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 China
10.4.2 India
10.4.3 Japan
10.4.4 South Korea
10.4.5 ANZ
10.4.6 Southeast Asia
10.5 Latin America
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Mexico
10.5.3 Argentina
10.6 MEA
10.6.1 UAE
10.6.2 South Africa
10.6.3 Saudi Arabia
Chapter 11 Company Profiles
11.1 AmAisin
11.2 BorgWarner
11.3 Eaton
11.4 Exedy
11.5 F.C.C.
11.6 GKN Automotive
11.7 Haldex AB
11.8 KUKA
11.9 Luk GmbH & Co. KG (Schaeffler Group)
11.10 Magna International
11.11 Miba
11.12 NSK Ltd.
11.13 RSM Autokast
11.14 Schaeffler AG
11.15 Sundaram-Clayton
11.16 Tenneco Inc. (Federal-Mogul)
11.17 Valeo Friction Materials
11.18 Valeo SA
11.19 Valeo-Kapec
11.20 ZF Friedrichshafen
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