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Global Cardan Shaft Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Aug 03, 2025
Length 154 Pages
SKU # BOSS20298411

Description

Report Overview

The cardan shaft, also known as a propeller shaft or drive shaft, is a mechanical component used to transmit torque and rotation between two points that are not in a straight line, typically in vehicles, industrial machinery, and agricultural equipment. It consists of universal joints or constant-velocity joints to accommodate angular misalignment and axial movement, ensuring smooth power transmission even under varying operating conditions.

The global cardan shaft market is driven by the growth of the automotive, construction, and agricultural sectors, particularly in emerging economies where industrialization and infrastructure development are accelerating. Demand is also fueled by advancements in material science, leading to lighter, more durable shafts that improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. Electric and hybrid vehicles are creating new opportunities, as their drivetrains require specialized shafts to handle high torque and variable speeds.

Key players in the market include GKN Automotive, Dana Incorporated, Meritor, and AAM (American Axle & Manufacturing), which focus on innovation and strategic partnerships to strengthen their market positions. The aftermarket segment is also growing due to the need for replacement parts in aging vehicle fleets and industrial machinery. However, challenges such as high manufacturing costs and the shift toward integrated drivetrains in electric vehicles could restrain growth.

Regionally, Asia-Pacific dominates the market due to rapid industrialization and automotive production in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Europe and North America follow, with steady demand from heavy-duty vehicles and precision machinery. The market is expected to grow at a moderate CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) over the next decade, supported by increasing automation and the expansion of off-highway vehicle applications.

The global Cardan Shaft market size was estimated at USD 12663.09 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.01% during the forecast period.

This report provides a deep insight into the global Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft market in any manner.

Global Cardan Shaft 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

GKN

Dana

IFA Group

Meritor

AAM

JTEKT Corporation

Xuchang Yuandong Drive Shaft

Wanxiang Qianchao

Neapco Component

Showa Corporation

GSP Automotive Group Wenzhou Co., Ltd.

Elbe Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Gewes

Taier Heavy Industry

Ameridrive (Altra Industrial Motion Corp.)

WiCHMANN GmbH

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Small Series

Medium Series

Heavy Duty Series

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Automotive

Manufacturing

Machinery and Equipment

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 Cardan Shaft Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft, 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

154 Pages
1 Research Methodology And Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition And Statistical Scope Of Cardan Shaft
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Cardan Shaft Segment By Type
1.2.2 Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Cardan Shaft Market Size (M Usd) Estimates And Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Cardan Shaft Sales Estimates And Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size By Region
3 Cardan Shaft Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Cardan Shaft Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Cardan Shaft Sales By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Cardan Shaft Revenue Market Share By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Cardan Shaft Market Share By Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, And Tier 3)
3.6 Global Cardan Shaft Average Price By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, And Product Types
3.8 Cardan Shaft Market Competitive Situation And Trends
3.8.1 Cardan Shaft Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 And 10 Largest Cardan Shaft Players Market Share By Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Cardan Shaft Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft Market
5.7 Esg Ratings Of Leading Companies
6 Cardan Shaft Market Segmentation By Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix Of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Cardan Shaft Sales Market Share By Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Cardan Shaft Market Size Market Share By Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Cardan Shaft Price By Type (2020-2025)
7 Cardan Shaft Market Segmentation By Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix Of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Cardan Shaft Market Sales By Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Cardan Shaft Market Size (M Usd) By Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Cardan Shaft Sales Growth Rate By Application (2020-2025)
8 Cardan Shaft Market Sales By Region
8.1 Global Cardan Shaft Sales By Region
8.1.1 Global Cardan Shaft Sales By Region
8.1.2 Global Cardan Shaft Sales Market Share By Region
8.2 Global Cardan Shaft Market Size By Region
8.2.1 Global Cardan Shaft Market Size By Region
8.2.2 Global Cardan Shaft Market Size Market Share By Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Cardan Shaft Sales By Country
8.3.2 North America Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft Sales By Country
8.4.2 Europe Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft Sales By Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft Sales By Country
8.6.2 South America Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft Sales By Region
8.7.2 Middle East And Africa Cardan Shaft 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 Cardan Shaft Market Production By Region
9.1 Global Production Of Cardan Shaft By Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Cardan Shaft Revenue Market Share By Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Cardan Shaft Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Cardan Shaft Production
9.4.1 North America Cardan Shaft Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Cardan Shaft Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Cardan Shaft Production
9.5.1 Europe Cardan Shaft Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Cardan Shaft Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Cardan Shaft Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Cardan Shaft Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Cardan Shaft Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Cardan Shaft Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Cardan Shaft Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Cardan Shaft Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Gkn
10.1.1 Gkn Basic Information
10.1.2 Gkn Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.1.3 Gkn Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Gkn Business Overview
10.1.5 Gkn Swot Analysis
10.1.6 Gkn Recent Developments
10.2 Dana
10.2.1 Dana Basic Information
10.2.2 Dana Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.2.3 Dana Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.2.4 Dana Business Overview
10.2.5 Dana Swot Analysis
10.2.6 Dana Recent Developments
10.3 Ifa Group
10.3.1 Ifa Group Basic Information
10.3.2 Ifa Group Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.3.3 Ifa Group Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Ifa Group Business Overview
10.3.5 Ifa Group Swot Analysis
10.3.6 Ifa Group Recent Developments
10.4 Meritor
10.4.1 Meritor Basic Information
10.4.2 Meritor Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.4.3 Meritor Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Meritor Business Overview
10.4.5 Meritor Recent Developments
10.5 Aam
10.5.1 Aam Basic Information
10.5.2 Aam Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.5.3 Aam Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Aam Business Overview
10.5.5 Aam Recent Developments
10.6 Jtekt Corporation
10.6.1 Jtekt Corporation Basic Information
10.6.2 Jtekt Corporation Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.6.3 Jtekt Corporation Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Jtekt Corporation Business Overview
10.6.5 Jtekt Corporation Recent Developments
10.7 Xuchang Yuandong Drive Shaft
10.7.1 Xuchang Yuandong Drive Shaft Basic Information
10.7.2 Xuchang Yuandong Drive Shaft Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.7.3 Xuchang Yuandong Drive Shaft Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Xuchang Yuandong Drive Shaft Business Overview
10.7.5 Xuchang Yuandong Drive Shaft Recent Developments
10.8 Wanxiang Qianchao
10.8.1 Wanxiang Qianchao Basic Information
10.8.2 Wanxiang Qianchao Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.8.3 Wanxiang Qianchao Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.8.4 Wanxiang Qianchao Business Overview
10.8.5 Wanxiang Qianchao Recent Developments
10.9 Neapco Component
10.9.1 Neapco Component Basic Information
10.9.2 Neapco Component Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.9.3 Neapco Component Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Neapco Component Business Overview
10.9.5 Neapco Component Recent Developments
10.10 Showa Corporation
10.10.1 Showa Corporation Basic Information
10.10.2 Showa Corporation Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.10.3 Showa Corporation Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Showa Corporation Business Overview
10.10.5 Showa Corporation Recent Developments
10.11 Gsp Automotive Group Wenzhou Co., Ltd.
10.11.1 Gsp Automotive Group Wenzhou Co., Ltd. Basic Information
10.11.2 Gsp Automotive Group Wenzhou Co., Ltd. Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.11.3 Gsp Automotive Group Wenzhou Co., Ltd. Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Gsp Automotive Group Wenzhou Co., Ltd. Business Overview
10.11.5 Gsp Automotive Group Wenzhou Co., Ltd. Recent Developments
10.12 Elbe Holding Gmbh And Co. Kg
10.12.1 Elbe Holding Gmbh And Co. Kg Basic Information
10.12.2 Elbe Holding Gmbh And Co. Kg Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.12.3 Elbe Holding Gmbh And Co. Kg Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.12.4 Elbe Holding Gmbh And Co. Kg Business Overview
10.12.5 Elbe Holding Gmbh And Co. Kg Recent Developments
10.13 Gewes
10.13.1 Gewes Basic Information
10.13.2 Gewes Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.13.3 Gewes Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.13.4 Gewes Business Overview
10.13.5 Gewes Recent Developments
10.14 Taier Heavy Industry
10.14.1 Taier Heavy Industry Basic Information
10.14.2 Taier Heavy Industry Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.14.3 Taier Heavy Industry Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.14.4 Taier Heavy Industry Business Overview
10.14.5 Taier Heavy Industry Recent Developments
10.15 Ameridrive (Altra Industrial Motion Corp.)
10.15.1 Ameridrive (Altra Industrial Motion Corp.) Basic Information
10.15.2 Ameridrive (Altra Industrial Motion Corp.) Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.15.3 Ameridrive (Altra Industrial Motion Corp.) Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.15.4 Ameridrive (Altra Industrial Motion Corp.) Business Overview
10.15.5 Ameridrive (Altra Industrial Motion Corp.) Recent Developments
10.16 Wichmann Gmbh
10.16.1 Wichmann Gmbh Basic Information
10.16.2 Wichmann Gmbh Cardan Shaft Product Overview
10.16.3 Wichmann Gmbh Cardan Shaft Product Market Performance
10.16.4 Wichmann Gmbh Business Overview
10.16.5 Wichmann Gmbh Recent Developments
11 Cardan Shaft Market Forecast By Region
11.1 Global Cardan Shaft Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Cardan Shaft Market Forecast By Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast By Country
11.2.2 Europe Cardan Shaft Market Size Forecast By Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Cardan Shaft Market Size Forecast By Region
11.2.4 South America Cardan Shaft Market Size Forecast By Country
11.2.5 Middle East And Africa Forecasted Sales Of Cardan Shaft By Country
12 Forecast Market By Type And By Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Cardan Shaft Market Forecast By Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales Of Cardan Shaft By Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Cardan Shaft Market Size Forecast By Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price Of Cardan Shaft By Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Cardan Shaft Market Forecast By Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Cardan Shaft Sales (K Units) Forecast By Application
12.2.2 Global Cardan Shaft Market Size (M Usd) Forecast By Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion And Key Findings
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