AUTOMOTIVE SUNROOF MARKET ANALYSIS

Regional Analysis

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North America has traditionally dominated the global automotive sunroof market, owing 48.5% in 2024 to high consumer demand and strong presence of OEMs in the region. The U.S. is the single largest market for sunroofs, supported by passenger vehicle parc of over 250 million on-road. American consumers have shown a marked preference for open-air driving experiences over the last decade, driving sunroof adoption rates. This is evident from the fact that sunroofs are now offered as standard features even on entry models across most vehicle segments.

Canada and Mexico are other major North American markets, where the sunroof uptakes have steadily grown year-over-year. The existence of factory operations of top automakers like General Motors, Ford, and FCA in the region ensures strong aftermarket demand for sunroof components and systems as well.  Free Trade Agreement between the three countries has enabled seamless trade flows of sunroof parts within North America. This has optimized inventory management and logistics for regional fitment centers and distributors.

Among emerging regions, Asia Pacific is the fastest growing market for automotive sunroofs. China, in particular, demonstrates high growth potential attributed to factors like increasing vehicle production, rising disposable incomes, and changing consumer preferences towards enhanced in-cabin experiences. Chinese consumers are warming up to the idea of open-air driving due to improving road infrastructure and urban congestion levels easing in tier-1 cities. This has driven OEMs to offer more roof configurations, including panoramic moonroofs, on a wide array of models catering to middle-income demographics.

India is seen as a promising market for sunroofs in Asia Pacific. The country's robust GDP growth means more people can afford to finance vehicles, prompting car manufacturers to include sunroofs as a standard feature in more cars.to make models more appealing. As disposable incomes rise across urban regions, customers are actively opting for open-roof experiences while driving in pleasant weathers. This will likely sustain the attraction of comfort features like sunroofs in the personal mobility space.