Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)
Description
Report Overview
The automotive power liftgate is an automated system designed to open and close a vehicle's rear hatch or tailgate with minimal manual effort, typically activated via a key fob, dashboard button, or motion sensor. This feature enhances convenience, particularly in hands-free scenarios, and is increasingly integrated into SUVs, crossovers, and premium sedans as a value-added luxury or safety component. The system relies on electric motors, sensors, and control modules to ensure smooth operation, with some advanced versions offering adjustable height settings and obstacle detection to prevent accidents. As consumer demand for comfort and smart vehicle technologies grows, power liftgates are becoming a competitive differentiator in the automotive market, particularly in mid-to-high-end segments. The technology is also evolving with trends toward electrification and connectivity, enabling integration with smartphone apps and voice-controlled assistants for seamless operation.
The global Automotive Power Liftgate market size was estimated at USD 6365.93 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.77% during the forecast period.
This report provides a deep insight into the global Automotive Power Liftgate market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, etc.
The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Automotive Power Liftgate market in any manner.
Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market: Market Segmentation Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.
Key Company
Brose
Continental
Magna
Aisin
Huf Group
HI-LEX
Stabilus
QLTC
Edscha
STRATTEC
Market Segmentation (by Type)
Conventional Power Liftgate
Hands-free Power Liftgate
Market Segmentation (by Application)
SUV
Sedan
Others
Geographic Segmentation
North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)
The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)
Key Benefits of This Market Research:
Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study
Neutral perspective on the market performance
Recent industry trends and developments
Competitive landscape & strategies of key players
Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered
Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value
In-depth analysis of the Automotive Power Liftgate Market
Overview of the regional outlook of the Automotive Power Liftgate Market:
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.
Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Automotive Power Liftgate Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.
Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.
Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.
Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Automotive Power Liftgate, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.
Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.
Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.
Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.
Key Reasons to Buy this Report:
Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change
This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors
You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents
The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly
Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment
Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market
Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region
Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled
Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players
The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions
Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis
Provides insight into the market through Value Chain
Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come
The automotive power liftgate is an automated system designed to open and close a vehicle's rear hatch or tailgate with minimal manual effort, typically activated via a key fob, dashboard button, or motion sensor. This feature enhances convenience, particularly in hands-free scenarios, and is increasingly integrated into SUVs, crossovers, and premium sedans as a value-added luxury or safety component. The system relies on electric motors, sensors, and control modules to ensure smooth operation, with some advanced versions offering adjustable height settings and obstacle detection to prevent accidents. As consumer demand for comfort and smart vehicle technologies grows, power liftgates are becoming a competitive differentiator in the automotive market, particularly in mid-to-high-end segments. The technology is also evolving with trends toward electrification and connectivity, enabling integration with smartphone apps and voice-controlled assistants for seamless operation.
The global Automotive Power Liftgate market size was estimated at USD 6365.93 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.77% during the forecast period.
This report provides a deep insight into the global Automotive Power Liftgate market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, etc.
The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Automotive Power Liftgate market in any manner.
Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market: Market Segmentation Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.
Key Company
Brose
Continental
Magna
Aisin
Huf Group
HI-LEX
Stabilus
QLTC
Edscha
STRATTEC
Market Segmentation (by Type)
Conventional Power Liftgate
Hands-free Power Liftgate
Market Segmentation (by Application)
SUV
Sedan
Others
Geographic Segmentation
North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)
The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)
Key Benefits of This Market Research:
Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study
Neutral perspective on the market performance
Recent industry trends and developments
Competitive landscape & strategies of key players
Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered
Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value
In-depth analysis of the Automotive Power Liftgate Market
Overview of the regional outlook of the Automotive Power Liftgate Market:
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.
Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Automotive Power Liftgate Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.
Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.
Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.
Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Automotive Power Liftgate, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.
Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.
Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.
Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.
Key Reasons to Buy this Report:
Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change
This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors
You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents
The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly
Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment
Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market
Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region
Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled
Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players
The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions
Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis
Provides insight into the market through Value Chain
Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come
Table of Contents
144 Pages
- 1 Research Methodology And Statistical Scope
- 1.1 Market Definition And Statistical Scope Of Automotive Power Liftgate
- 1.2 Key Market Segments
- 1.2.1 Automotive Power Liftgate Segment By Type
- 1.2.2 Automotive Power Liftgate Segment By Application
- 1.3 Methodology & Sources Of Information
- 1.3.1 Research Methodology
- 1.3.2 Research Process
- 1.3.3 Market Breakdown And Data Triangulation
- 1.3.4 Base Year
- 1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
- 2 Automotive Power Liftgate Market Overview
- 2.1 Global Market Overview
- 2.1.1 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size (M Usd) Estimates And Forecasts (2020-2033)
- 2.1.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Sales Estimates And Forecasts (2020-2033)
- 2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
- 2.3 Global Market Size By Region
- 3 Automotive Power Liftgate Market Competitive Landscape
- 3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
- 3.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Product Life Cycle
- 3.3 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Sales By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
- 3.4 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Revenue Market Share By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
- 3.5 Automotive Power Liftgate Market Share By Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, And Tier 3)
- 3.6 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Average Price By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
- 3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, And Product Types
- 3.8 Automotive Power Liftgate Market Competitive Situation And Trends
- 3.8.1 Automotive Power Liftgate Market Concentration Rate
- 3.8.2 Global 5 And 10 Largest Automotive Power Liftgate Players Market Share By Revenue
- 3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
- 4 Automotive Power Liftgate Industry Chain Analysis
- 4.1 Automotive Power Liftgate Industry Chain Analysis
- 4.2 Market Overview Of Key Raw Materials
- 4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
- 4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
- 5 The Development And Dynamics Of Automotive Power Liftgate Market
- 5.1 Key Development Trends
- 5.2 Driving Factors
- 5.3 Market Challenges
- 5.4 Industry News
- 5.4.1 New Product Developments
- 5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
- 5.4.3 Expansions
- 5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
- 5.5 Pest Analysis
- 5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
- 5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
- 5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
- 5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
- 5.6 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
- 5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
- 5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions And Their Impacts To Automotive Power Liftgate Market
- 5.7 Esg Ratings Of Leading Companies
- 6 Automotive Power Liftgate Market Segmentation By Type
- 6.1 Evaluation Matrix Of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
- 6.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Sales Market Share By Type (2020-2025)
- 6.3 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size Market Share By Type (2020-2025)
- 6.4 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Price By Type (2020-2025)
- 7 Automotive Power Liftgate Market Segmentation By Application
- 7.1 Evaluation Matrix Of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
- 7.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Sales By Application (2020-2025)
- 7.3 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size (M Usd) By Application (2020-2025)
- 7.4 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Sales Growth Rate By Application (2020-2025)
- 8 Automotive Power Liftgate Market Sales By Region
- 8.1 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Sales By Region
- 8.1.1 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Sales By Region
- 8.1.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Sales Market Share By Region
- 8.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size By Region
- 8.2.1 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size By Region
- 8.2.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size Market Share By Region
- 8.3 North America
- 8.3.1 North America Automotive Power Liftgate Sales By Country
- 8.3.2 North America Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size By Country
- 8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
- 8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
- 8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
- 8.4 Europe
- 8.4.1 Europe Automotive Power Liftgate Sales By Country
- 8.4.2 Europe Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size By Country
- 8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
- 8.4.4 France Market Overview
- 8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
- 8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
- 8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
- 8.5 Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1 Asia Pacific Automotive Power Liftgate Sales By Region
- 8.5.2 Asia Pacific Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size By Region
- 8.5.3 China Market Overview
- 8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
- 8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
- 8.5.6 India Market Overview
- 8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
- 8.6 South America
- 8.6.1 South America Automotive Power Liftgate Sales By Country
- 8.6.2 South America Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size By Country
- 8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
- 8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
- 8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
- 8.7 Middle East And Africa
- 8.7.1 Middle East And Africa Automotive Power Liftgate Sales By Region
- 8.7.2 Middle East And Africa Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size By Region
- 8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
- 8.7.4 Uae Market Overview
- 8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
- 8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
- 8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
- 9 Automotive Power Liftgate Market Production By Region
- 9.1 Global Production Of Automotive Power Liftgate By Region(2020-2025)
- 9.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Revenue Market Share By Region (2020-2025)
- 9.3 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 9.4 North America Automotive Power Liftgate Production
- 9.4.1 North America Automotive Power Liftgate Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
- 9.4.2 North America Automotive Power Liftgate Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 9.5 Europe Automotive Power Liftgate Production
- 9.5.1 Europe Automotive Power Liftgate Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
- 9.5.2 Europe Automotive Power Liftgate Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 9.6 Japan Automotive Power Liftgate Production (2020-2025)
- 9.6.1 Japan Automotive Power Liftgate Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
- 9.6.2 Japan Automotive Power Liftgate Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 9.7 China Automotive Power Liftgate Production (2020-2025)
- 9.7.1 China Automotive Power Liftgate Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
- 9.7.2 China Automotive Power Liftgate Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 10 Key Companies Profile
- 10.1 Brose
- 10.1.1 Brose Basic Information
- 10.1.2 Brose Automotive Power Liftgate Product Overview
- 10.1.3 Brose Automotive Power Liftgate Product Market Performance
- 10.1.4 Brose Business Overview
- 10.1.5 Brose Swot Analysis
- 10.1.6 Brose Recent Developments
- 10.2 Continental
- 10.2.1 Continental Basic Information
- 10.2.2 Continental Automotive Power Liftgate Product Overview
- 10.2.3 Continental Automotive Power Liftgate Product Market Performance
- 10.2.4 Continental Business Overview
- 10.2.5 Continental Swot Analysis
- 10.2.6 Continental Recent Developments
- 10.3 Magna
- 10.3.1 Magna Basic Information
- 10.3.2 Magna Automotive Power Liftgate Product Overview
- 10.3.3 Magna Automotive Power Liftgate Product Market Performance
- 10.3.4 Magna Business Overview
- 10.3.5 Magna Swot Analysis
- 10.3.6 Magna Recent Developments
- 10.4 Aisin
- 10.4.1 Aisin Basic Information
- 10.4.2 Aisin Automotive Power Liftgate Product Overview
- 10.4.3 Aisin Automotive Power Liftgate Product Market Performance
- 10.4.4 Aisin Business Overview
- 10.4.5 Aisin Recent Developments
- 10.5 Huf Group
- 10.5.1 Huf Group Basic Information
- 10.5.2 Huf Group Automotive Power Liftgate Product Overview
- 10.5.3 Huf Group Automotive Power Liftgate Product Market Performance
- 10.5.4 Huf Group Business Overview
- 10.5.5 Huf Group Recent Developments
- 10.6 Hi-lex
- 10.6.1 Hi-lex Basic Information
- 10.6.2 Hi-lex Automotive Power Liftgate Product Overview
- 10.6.3 Hi-lex Automotive Power Liftgate Product Market Performance
- 10.6.4 Hi-lex Business Overview
- 10.6.5 Hi-lex Recent Developments
- 10.7 Stabilus
- 10.7.1 Stabilus Basic Information
- 10.7.2 Stabilus Automotive Power Liftgate Product Overview
- 10.7.3 Stabilus Automotive Power Liftgate Product Market Performance
- 10.7.4 Stabilus Business Overview
- 10.7.5 Stabilus Recent Developments
- 10.8 Qltc
- 10.8.1 Qltc Basic Information
- 10.8.2 Qltc Automotive Power Liftgate Product Overview
- 10.8.3 Qltc Automotive Power Liftgate Product Market Performance
- 10.8.4 Qltc Business Overview
- 10.8.5 Qltc Recent Developments
- 10.9 Edscha
- 10.9.1 Edscha Basic Information
- 10.9.2 Edscha Automotive Power Liftgate Product Overview
- 10.9.3 Edscha Automotive Power Liftgate Product Market Performance
- 10.9.4 Edscha Business Overview
- 10.9.5 Edscha Recent Developments
- 10.10 Strattec
- 10.10.1 Strattec Basic Information
- 10.10.2 Strattec Automotive Power Liftgate Product Overview
- 10.10.3 Strattec Automotive Power Liftgate Product Market Performance
- 10.10.4 Strattec Business Overview
- 10.10.5 Strattec Recent Developments
- 11 Automotive Power Liftgate Market Forecast By Region
- 11.1 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size Forecast
- 11.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Forecast By Region
- 11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast By Country
- 11.2.2 Europe Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size Forecast By Country
- 11.2.3 Asia Pacific Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size Forecast By Region
- 11.2.4 South America Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size Forecast By Country
- 11.2.5 Middle East And Africa Forecasted Sales Of Automotive Power Liftgate By Country
- 12 Forecast Market By Type And By Application (2026-2033)
- 12.1 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Forecast By Type (2026-2033)
- 12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales Of Automotive Power Liftgate By Type (2026-2033)
- 12.1.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size Forecast By Type (2026-2033)
- 12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price Of Automotive Power Liftgate By Type (2026-2033)
- 12.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Forecast By Application (2026-2033)
- 12.2.1 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Sales (K Units) Forecast By Application
- 12.2.2 Global Automotive Power Liftgate Market Size (M Usd) Forecast By Application (2026-2033)
- 13 Conclusion And Key Findings
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