Global Automotive Wheel Market - 2020-2027

Global Automotive Wheel Market - 2020-2027

Market Overview

An automotive wheel is a ring-shaped component that surrounds a wheel's rim to transfer a vehicle load from the axle through the wheel to the ground and provide traction on the surface over which the wheel travels. Moreover, wheels are pneumatically expanded structures that offer an adjustable pad that retains stun as the tire turns over rough features on a superficial level. In addition, it provides a footprint, known as a contact fix, that is intended to coordinate with the heaviness of the vehicle with the bearing strength of the surface that it turns over by giving a heading pressure that won't disfigure the surface unreasonably.

The global Automotive Wheel market is estimated to reach USD XX billion by 2027 from the recorded market size of worth USD XX billion in 2019, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2020-2027).

Market Dynamics

An increase in stringent vehicle efficiency norms is expected to increase the market size for automotive wheels during the forecast period due to the ongoing weight reduction trend in vehicles, according to CAFÉ standards notified in 2017 by the Union Ministry of Power (MoP) under Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The regulation is under the fuel consumption standards of 2015 to increase vehicles' fuel efficiency by 35% by 2030. In addition, the regulation was introduced in two target phases: Carbon dioxide emission target of 129 gram/kilometers by 2022-23 and 112.5 g / km 2022-23 onwards. Moreover, technological advancement and product innovations in material, design, and aerodynamics have further enhanced the industry's growth. Also, the rising inclination of vehicle owners towards more silent and environment-friendly vehicles and the increasing R&D activities by the OEMs expects a boost to the market growth. In addition, the increasing consumer demand & spending on automobiles and appealing aesthetic wheels are anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period.

However, volatility in raw material prices hinders market growth. In addition, the lack of standardization in the manufacturing processes of the automotive wheel is expected to restrict the market. Furthermore, an increase in the adoption of carbon fiber in the automotive industry and a surge in wheel design investment for better aerodynamics offer lucrative opportunities for the automotive wheel market. Moreover, the automotive wheel market was sized at around USD 33 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.50% during the forecast period.

Segment Analysis

By type, the market is segmented into alloy wheels, split rim wheels, forged and cast wheels, steel wheels, bottom line and others. By material, the market is segmented into steel, alloy, carbon fiber and others. By rim size, the market is segmented into 12”-16”, 17”-19” and more than 20”. By vehicle type, the market is segmented into passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles.

Alloy wheels are the widely used wheel in the market. They are more expensive than steel wheels but have significant properties such as greater strength, more ductile, and softer, making the vehicle lighter and improving fuel efficiency. They are more prone to bending and cracking, but it’s a good trade-off for the increased fuel efficiency/mileage. Moreover, steel wheels cost less than the other wheel types and stand up to the worst weather conditions and driving styles. Steel wheels are heavy and can take much abuse, but they strain the vehicle's fuel efficiency. Police divisions use steel wheels on their cruisers since they can pummel into checks ordinarily without breaking. In addition, to make steel or alloy wheels, manufacturers have two options: forging or casting. Forged wheels are processed out of a hard block of billet aluminum. In addition, forged wheels are fundamentally lighter than cast wheels as these wheels are designed on a CAD program, and greater detail & imagination can be applied to the design.

Geographical Analysis

APAC dominates the market and is expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period due to increasing demand for the automotive industry and the major players in this region. Moreover, favorable government regulations and the growing automotive industry are also some of the major factors driving the wheels' growth aftermarket in this region. In addition, low labor cost and economic production conditions in ASEAN countries are also among a few reasons behind the aftermarket's current growth. Promoting cleaner fuels, improving emission standards for vehicular pollution, putting in place standards for fuel economy performance and transitioning to electric mobility is central to successfully transitioning to a more sustainable, less emission-intensive transport system is also projected to boost the automotive wheel market during the forecast period.

Europe and North America will also contribute significant growth for the automobile wheel market during the forecast period due to increased vehicle production and technology advancement. According to analysis, around 13.2 million motor vehicles were produced in North America in 2020, out of which approximately 8.6 million vehicles were produced in the U.S. in 2020, whereas Canada and Mexico only assembled around 4.4 million.

Competitive Landscape

The Automotive Wheel market is fragmented with the presence of regional and global players. The competitive contour lies with the increase in the regional company and growing investment in upstream application. Ronal AG, CITIC DICASTAL Co. Ltd, Superior Industries International, Borbet, Hitachi Metals, BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AG, Euromax Wheel, MHT Luxury Wheels, LIZHONG WHEEL GROUP, Topy Industries are the major player in the wheel market. The major players adopt several growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and collaborations, contributing to growing the Automotive Wheel market globally.

Ronal AG, CITIC DICASTAL Co. Ltd, Superior Industries International, Borbet, Hitachi Metals, BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AG, Euromax Wheel, MHT Luxury Wheels, LIZHONG WHEEL GROUP, Topy Industries

Ronal AG

Ronal AG has developed this product to meet requirements and reaffirm the role as a technology and innovation leader who cares about future generations and the environment.

Since 2018, the RONAL GROUP has been a member of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, this year also as an Industrial Member, which guarantees compliance with high-quality aluminum and strict sustainability criteria. Today, the RONAL GROUP purchases over 91.5 % of its aluminum from ASI members. Moreover, during the production of the product, with 39 kg CO2 per wheel, 74 % fewer emissions are produced than the conventional process, which produces 162.5 kg CO2 per wheel, and the group balances all carbon emissions with a gold standard certified project. The RONAL GROUP’s RONAL R70-blue is a sustainable product produced in Germany using 100 % green electricity. The wheel is mainly made of pre-and post-consumer material and primary aluminum that is 100% recyclable & produced from renewable energy sources.

Furthermore, the RONAL R70-blue is the logical continuation of the product concept as part of PLAN BLUE, which focuses on reducing CO2 emissions, which the company plan to halve by 2030. In recent business years, the company has already reduced the ecological footprint per wheel, mainly by purchasing aluminum produced with renewable energy. Moreover, after the RONAL R60-blue wheel, the R70-blue is the second sustainable product in the RONAL GROUP portfolio. In addition, the RONAL R70-blue is available in 7.5×18 inch in the surface finishes Orbit platinum and grey silver. Using the undercut technology, the weight has been reduced to 12 kg, and the wheel has a wheel load of 850 kg.