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Automotive Drive Shaft Market

Published Jul 07, 2025
Length 170 Pages
SKU # CMI20302957

Description

The global automotive drive shaft market has been witnessing significant growth in recent years. A drive shaft, also known as a driving shaft or propeller shaft, is a mechanical component for transmitting rotational power in an automobile. It is a rotating shaft that delivers power from an engine or transmission to the other end, which is usually the wheels. The drive shaft may also rotates at different speeds than the engine crankshaft due to the different gear ratios in the transmission.

Market Dynamics

The global automotive drive shaft market is primarily driven by rising vehicle production across the world. Growing demand for premium and luxury vehicles equipped with advanced drivetrains is also fueling the market growth. However, increasing adoption of electric vehicles that do not require conventional drive shafts is expected to restrain the market growth to some extent. Meanwhile, ongoing R&D towards developing lightweight and efficient drive shafts using advanced materials like carbon fiber presents an opportunity for market players.

Key Features of the Study
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global automotive drive shaft market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
  • It profiles key players in the global automotive drive shaft market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., BorgWarner Inc., GKN Automotive, JTEKT Corporation, Magna International Inc., NTN Corporation, Rheinmetall Automotive AG, Schaeffler AG, SeAH Changwon Integrated Steel, SKF Group, Stellantis, The Timken Company, Tower International, Inc., Trelleborg AB, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
  • The global automotive drive shaft market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global automotive drive shaft market.
Market Segmentation
  • By Drive Type
  • Rear-Wheel Drive
  • All-Wheel Drive
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • By Vehicle Type
  • Passenger Cars
  • Commercial Vehicles
  • By Sales Channel
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
  • Aftermarket
  • By Region
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
  • BorgWarner Inc.
  • GKN Automotive
  • JTEKT Corporation
  • Magna International Inc.
  • NTN Corporation
  • Rheinmetall Automotive AG
  • Schaeffler AG
  • SeAH Changwon Integrated Steel
  • SKF Group
  • Stellantis
  • The Timken Company
  • Tower International, Inc.
  • Trelleborg AB
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Table of Contents

170 Pages
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Drive Type
Market Snippet, By Vehicle Type
Market Snippet, By Sales Channel
Market Snippet, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Merger and Acquisitions
New System Launches/Approvals
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
4. Global Automotive Drive Shaft Market, By Drive Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021-2032
Segment Trends
Rear-Wheel Drive
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
All-Wheel Drive
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Front-Wheel Drive
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Automotive Drive Shaft Market, By Vehicle Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021-2032
Segment Trends
Passenger Cars
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Commercial Vehicles
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Automotive Drive Shaft Market, By Sales Channel, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021-2032
Segment Trends
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Aftermarket
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
7. Global Automotive Drive Shaft Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021-2032
North America
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Drive Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Vehicle Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Drive Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Vehicle Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Drive Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Vehicle Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Drive Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Vehicle Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Drive Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Vehicle Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
South Africa
Israel
GCC Countries
Rest of the Middle East &Africa
8. Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
BorgWarner Inc.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
GKN Automotive
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
JTEKT Corporation
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Magna International Inc.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
NTN Corporation
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Rheinmetall Automotive AG
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Schaeffler AG
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
SeAH Changwon Integrated Steel
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
SKF Group
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Stellantis
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
The Timken Company
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Tower International, Inc.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Trelleborg AB
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
9. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
10. Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
About us and Sales Contact
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