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North America dominates the global automotive drive shaft market. The region is expected to hold 36.1% estimated share of the market in 2024. The U.S. accounts for the bulk of demand owing to high vehicle production rates and a well-established automotive industry. Major drive shaft manufacturers such as Dana, Neapco, and Meritor have had a strong foothold in the region with manufacturing plants situated strategically. This helps them cater to the just-in-time requirements of automakers operating there. The presence of Detroit, the epicenter of the global auto industry, further strengthens the automotive supply chain ecosystem and allows companies to provide innovative and customized solutions rapidly. Additionally, favorable trade policies have allowed OEMs and components makers to source materials locally at competitive prices. This has kept production costs low and boosted profit margins.
However, the fastest growing regional market has been Asia Pacific over the past five years. China in particular has seen exponential growth in automotive drive shaft demand. This can be attributed to the country's position as both one of the largest auto markets as well as manufacturing hubs globally. With operations of all major automakers as well as huge two-wheeler segments, the quantity of vehicles manufactured and imported is massive, directly fueling volume growth. Local shaft producers have made huge investments in expanding capacities using the latest technology. This along with competitive pricing and high quality has enabled them to gain market share from international brands. Countries such as India and Indonesia are also showing potential as their vehicle ownership rises steadily with economic development. Hence Asia Pacific is primed to dominate the global automotive drive shaft landscape in the coming years.
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