Automotive Pillars Market

The global Automotive Pillars market was valued at USD 4.97 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 6.40 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 3.20%% from 2021 to 2028.

Automotive pillars are the vertical support structures welded from the roof to the rocker panel of the vehicle. Automotive pillars provide structural stability and increase crashworthiness of the vehicle. They are designated as A pillar, B pillar, and C pillar. Station wagons and sometimes, SUVs have D pillar.

The global Automotive Pillars market is segmented based on by Product Type, Vehicle Type, Regions, and Countries. This report provides an analysis of the global Automotive Pillars market for the historic period of 2016–2019 and forecasts for 2021–2028 while 2020 is considered as a base year for estimations. The report covers exhaustive analysis on the global Automotive Pillars industry, which includes market trends, drivers, restraints, opportunities, segmental analysis, regional trends, and competitive landscape among others. The report provides a detailed study on various product types and their applications in different industry verticals at the global/regional/country level. The regional segmentation includes the current and forecast demand for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. All the segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends. The research study provides complete assessment of the market on the basis of competition, drivers, restraints, opportunities, trends, and industry-authenticated data. The market is estimated from 2016 to 2020 with forecast from 2021 to 2028. 

COVID-19 pandemic led to government of numerous countries across the globe to impose stringent lockdown measures during the primary stages. This led to numerous challenges owing to the supply chain. However, the market witnessed steady growth over the later stages as the governments lifted restrictions on construction activities. Impact of COVID-19 on the market demand is considered while estimating the current and forecast market size and growth trends for all the regions and countries.

The report provides a completely separate chapter for COVID-19 Impact Analysis. This chapter includes:

o   Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic

o   Pre & Post COVID-19 Market Size

o   Qualitative analysis on the short term & long-term impact of COVID-19 on the market

o   The analysis provides foremost strategies adopted by competitors to minimize the impact of the pandemic on their business activities and scope for future developments.

The increasing concerns for environmental sustainability are anticipated to prompt the automotive manufacturers to integrate several changes in the manufacturing of the automobiles. This has resulted in demand for light weight technologies that are gaining popularity among the manufacturers since it limits the carbon emissions. The use of plastic composites for manufacturing automotive pillars considerably reduces the weight of automotive pillars. Additionally, higher fuel efficiency is also achieved by reducing the weight of vehicle leading to reduction in carbon emissions. Hence, most of the automotive pillar manufacturers are now focussing on using plastic composites in order to achieve higher fuel efficiency.

The rising vehicle sale and manufacturing across the globe is anticipated to augment the growth of the automotive pillars market during the forecast period. This is owing to the rapid urbanization, industrialization, rising disposable income of the consumers, and advancement of technologies. Furthermore, the adoption of personal vehicles has also increased the global sales and production of automobiles which is in turn support the growth of the automotive pillars market.

The high cost of lightweight materials is expected to hamper the growth of the automotive pillars market. Furthermore, these materials are utilized only in high-end car which is also limiting the growth of the market.

Product Type Analysis: Preview

On the basis of Product Type, the market is segmented into Pillar A, Pillar B, Pillar C, Pillar D. Pillar A held the highest share in the global Automotive Pillars market and is projected to witness the same trend during the forecast period. Companies in this sector are opting to advanced technologies in their supply chain to cater the end user requirements effectively.

Vehicle Type Analysis: Preview

Based on Vehicle Type, the market is segmented into Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle. Passenger Car accounted for the highest market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR from 2021 to 2028. 

Based on region, the global Automotive Pillars market is segregated into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific region led the market with the largest share in 2020. Some of the key countries contributing to the surge in the market are the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, China, India, Japan, and South Korea. Developing economies in the Asia Pacific region such as China and India are expected to make notable contributions in the growth over the coming years. Thus, it is expected that the Automotive Pillars market is anticipated to rise over the forecast timespan.

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA

The market comprises of numerous small, medium, and large sized players spread across various geographies. Some of the main competitors in the global Automotive Pillars market are Benteler International AG, Magna International Inc., Gestamp, GEDIA Automotive Group, ELSA LLC., Sewon, Meleghy Automotive GmbH & Co. KG, G-Tekt Corporation, KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH, Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., Toyoda Iron Works Co. Ltd., Martinrea International Inc., Shiloh Industries, Trinseo S.A, Tower International.. The report covers company market share analysis which gives a comprehensive overview of the main competitors in the market. In addition, the report also covers major strategies adopted by market players such as new product launch, acquisitions & mergers, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion. The study also covers the product portfolio of major companies operating in the market.

• The global Automotive Pillars market was valued at USD 4.97 Billion in 2020
• The global Automotive Pillars Market is projected to reach USD 6.40 Billion by 2028
• Asia Pacific held the highest share of the Automotive Pillars market in 2020
• Some of the major companies operating in the Automotive Pillars market are Benteler International AG, Magna International Inc., Gestamp, GEDIA Automotive Group, ELSA LLC., Sewon, Meleghy Automotive GmbH & Co. KG, G-Tekt Corporation, KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH, Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., Toyoda Iron Works Co. Ltd., Martinrea International Inc., Shiloh Industries, Trinseo S.A, Tower International.