The Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market was valued at around USD 71.6 Million in 2021. With a projected CAGR of 6.1% for the next ten years, the market is likely to reach a valuation of nearly USD 138 Million by the end of 2032.
While there has been exponential growth in the number of automobiles worldwide, the manufacturers of automotive composite leaf springs are also making investments toward making the product cost-effective and reliable.
| Report Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market Size (2021A) | USD 71.6 Million |
| Estimated Market Value (2022E) | USD 76.6 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value (2032F) | USD 138 Million |
| Global Market Growth Rate (2022 to 2032) | 6.1% CAGR |
| North America Market Size (2021) | 41.4% |
| United States Growth Rate (2022 to 2032) | 5.3% CAGR |
| Key Companies Covered | Benteler SGL; Hendrickson International; HyperCo; IFC Composite GmbH; LiteFlex, LLC; Mubea Fahrwerkstechnologien GmbH; ARC Suspension; FLEX-FORM |
Future Market Insights’ analysis reveals that in 2022 revenue through Composite Leaf Spring is estimated at USD 76.6 Million. The leaf springs are used in pairs mounted longitudinally for most of the vehicles in past. However, there is an increasing number of vehicle manufacturers using single transverse-mounted leaf springs in order to reduce the cost of manufacturing the product and increase the efficiency of the vehicle.
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The global market for Automotive Composite Leaf Springs expanded at a CAGR of 7% during 2017 to 2021. The steel leaf spring is one of the potential items for weight reduction in automobiles as it accounts for 10% - 20% of the unsprung weight prompting manufacturers to shift.
The composite leaf springs offer better efficiency and comfort in automobiles. Hence the sale of composite Leaf Spring will continue to increase due to the shift in the manufacturing of Automotive Leaf Spring.
The global Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market is predicted to surge ahead at a CAGR of 6.1%. The USA will continue to be the largest user of Composite Leaf Spring throughout the analysis period accounting for a USD 46.8 Million absolute dollar opportunity in the coming 10-year period.
The endurance of the composite leaf spring is much higher than the steel spring. The composite leaf spring is found to have 67.4% lesser stress, 64.9% higher stiffness, and 126.9% higher natural frequency than the existing steel leaf spring.
This puts the composite leaf spring way ahead of its substitutes in terms of reliability. A weight reduction of 68.2% is also achieved by using a composite leaf spring. Thus increasing the efficiency of automobiles, especially heavy commercial vehicles.
Composites are more brittle than metals and thus are more easily damaged. The cost of manufacturing the composite is high and needs complex procedures to make, which is reflected in the retail price of the composite leaf spring. Hence consumers have to brace themselves for the initial high cost which discourages potential consumers, hampering the growth of the Composite Leaf Springs Market.
Replacement of Leaf Springs is one of the factors for the revenue growth of the composite leaf springs. After 200 thousand miles, the Leaf Springs start to crack and need urgent replacement. The composite material is not reusable puts a further cost on consumers hampering revenue growth of the Composite Leaf Springs Market.
Composite materials unlike wrought metals require refrigerated transport and storage and it has a limited shelf life of about 6 months. Hence creating a supply chain for the composite product has huge costs associated with it. This challenge could be tackled by promoting local vendors, which will help reach the product worldwide and increase the revenue of composite leaf springs by reducing the cost incurred while transportation.
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The steel Leaf Spring can be successfully replaced by composite materials for weight reduction, improved strength, and improved ride comfort without any modifications to the existing attachment to the vehicle.
Composite leaf springs have a 48% bending stress than ordinary leaf springs. In comparison to a conventional steel leaf spring, the failure duration is extended by 52%. In a traditional steel leaf spring, the strain energy storage is 14% higher. Also, its lifetime is much higher. As a result, composite Leaf Spring is more effective than traditional leaf springs and can be used as a substitute for them.
Different reinforcing fiber materials are available such as E-glass, A-glass, and S+R glass for strengthening the composite structures. Out of these materials, E-glass fiber gives better results with a nominal cost of about USD 1.3-2 per kg. Therefore, it is considered by the manufacturer as a composite material for leaf springs.
Automotive composite leaf springs revenue in North America is estimated at USD 31.7 Million in 2022. North America is a significant automobile production hub, which makes it the largest market for automotive composite leaf springs.
The automotive industry provides roughly 3% of the GDP in the USA. In addition, technical improvements of the new composites, such as carbon fiber composite are further augmenting the market growth. The continued progress in composite material happens to maintain competitiveness against traditional metals and plastics in North America.
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United States of America is expected to account for a USD 19 Million absolute dollar opportunity. The market in the country will account for 33.9% of the global Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market share in the coming decade.
The Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market in the country is poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% in the next 10 years. The USA has the highest vehicle ownership per capita in the world, with around 800 vehicles in operation per 1000 people in 2020. This prompts huge demand for composite leaf springs in the USA.
The market for composite leaf springs is dominated by the transversal category, with a CAGR of 5.9% during 2022 to 2032. Around 6.8% CAGR was achieved between 2017 and 2021. In most cases, leaf springs are used in pairs mounted longitudinally (front and back).
However, there is an increasing number of vehicle manufacturers using single transverse-mounted leaf springs. A transverse leaf spring made of composite materials offers weight reduction as well as a reduced number of elements.
For transverse leaf springs, conventional steel elements such as antiroll bar 26 mounts and links, coil springs, and two control arms are eliminated. In addition, the damping of composite structures leads to reduced transmission of vibration noise to adjacent structures making it more reliable than longitudinal leaf springs.
The Light Commercial Vehicle Dominates the Composite Leaf Springs Market. The market through this category is projected to witness a 5.8% CAGR during the next decade. Leaf springs give a significant amount of support between the vehicle's wheels, axles, and chassis due to the sheer number of composite layers.
The fatigue life of the composite leaf springs increased from 50 thousand times to more than 540 thousand times, while its stiffness was not degraded, which is one of the key factors for its extensive use in light commercial vehicles.
Also because of their close-meshed structure, they can absorb massive vertical stresses, which is why they are mostly utilized in light commercial vehicles. The vertical loading is also dispersed along the length of the leaf spring, rather than abruptly through a small spring and damper, which could result in a concentrated force that is too strong for the suspension.
At present, Automotive Composite Leaf Spring manufacturers are largely aiming at product innovation and commercialization. Also focusing on strategic mergers for better brand recognition.
The key companies operating in the Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market include Benteler SGL, Hendrickson International, HyperCo, IFC Composite GmbH, LiteFlex, LLC, Mubea Fahrwerkstechnologien GmbH, ARC Suspension, FLEX-FORM, Heathcote Industrial Plastics, Hendrickson Holding LLC, KraussMaffei, Jamna Auto Industries Ltd, Standens, NHK Spring, Mitsubishi Steel, Owen Spring, Beijer Alma, Fangda, Dongfeng, Rassini International.
Some of the recent developments by key providers of the Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market are as follows:
Similarly, recent developments related to companies manufacturing Automotive Composite Leaf Springs have been tracked by the team at Future Market Insights, which is available in the full report.
The global Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market was valued at USD 71.6 Million in 2021.
The Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market is set to witness a growth rate of 6.1% over the forecast period and be valued at USD 138 Million by 2032.
The Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market expanded at 6.1% from 2017 through 2021.
ARC Suspension, FLEX-FORM, Heathcote Industrial Plastics, Hendrickson Holding LLC, and KraussMaffei are the key companies in the Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market.
United States, United Kingdom, China, Japan, and South Korea are expected to drive the most sales growth of Automotive Composite Leaf Spring.
The Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market in China is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2032.
1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2032 5. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Installation Type 5.1. Transversal 5.2. Longitudinal 6. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Process Type 6.1. High-Pressure Resin Transfer Molding Process 6.2. Prepreg Layup Process 6.3. Others 7. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Location Type 7.1. Front Leaf Spring 7.2. Rear Leaf Spring 8. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Vehicle Type 8.1. Passenger Car 8.2. Light Commercial Vehicle 8.3. Medium And Heavy Duty Vehicles 9. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Region 9.1. North America 9.2. Latin America 9.3. Europe 9.4. Asia Pacific 9.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA) 10. North America Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 11. Latin America Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 12. Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 13. Asia Pacific Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 14. MEA Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country 15. Key Countries Market Analysis 16. Market Structure Analysis 17. Competition Analysis 17.1. ARC Suspension 17.2. FLEX-FORM 17.3. Heathcote Industrial Plastics 17.4. Hendrickson Holding LLC 17.5. KraussMaffei 17.6. M.W. Industries 17.7. MUBEA 17.8. OlgunCelik 17.9. SGL Carbon 17.10. Arup 18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 19. Research Methodology
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