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Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 293 August 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€359.4bn

2019-2024 4.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

2m

2019-2024 1.6 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

13,710

2019-2024 0.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry analysis

European car parts production heavily relies on car production volumes and orders from the aftermarket, including retailers and wholesalers. The level of car production across Europe dictates orders for car parts because of the presence of giants like Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes Benz and Jaguar Land Rover. Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Manufacturing revenue in Europe has been dropping at a compound annual rate of 4% to €359.4 billion over the five years through 2024, including a projected revenue drop of 2.1% in 2024.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe key trends

Electrical components take flight as AFV production ramps up.

 

Car makers switching rapidly to producing hybrids and plug-in hybrids are providing opportunities for parts producers. Major car makers in Europe will ramp up production of new models, overtaking petrol and diesel fuel types.

An ageing fleet across the EU raises downstream orders for parts.

 

Lower new car sales and private customers holding on to vehicles for longer drives up the average age of the EU car fleet, boosting orders for parts.

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Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 4.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €359.4bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Orders for electrical components climb across the continent as production of greener vehicles surges

  • Car makers are the primary market for car parts manufacturers and some parts producers have exclusive contracts with car producers.

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Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

The push for electrification in the EU will influence orders for parts as electric car production ramps up

  • The EU law to only register new electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles from 2035 will likely weigh on demand for parts because electric cars require fewer components, so demand for parts will be diluted.

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Revenue

€359.4bn

2019-2024 4.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

2m

2019-2024 1.6 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 1.6 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Estonia +10.0%
  2. Belgium +7.8%
  3. Turkey +7.3%
  4. Netherlands +7.1%
  5. Finland +5.1%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Serbia -20.2%
  2. Denmark -11.1%
  3. Greece -4.6%
  4. Ireland -3.6%
  5. Lithuania -3.5%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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Biggest companies in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Robert Bosch GmbH
91,104.3
3,687.8
4.0
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
48,215.0
1,438.0
3.0
Magna International Inc
40,936.0
1,104.0
2.7

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Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry in Europe is €359.4bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 13,710 businesses in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 4.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe include?

Airbags, seats, seatbelts, parts and accessories of bodies and Electrical and electronic equipment are part of the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry is Italy.

How competitive is the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry in Europe?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing industry in Europe.

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This industry is covered in 37 countries

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Businesses manufacture parts and accessories for use in motor vehicles. This includes brakes, gearboxes, electrical, electronic components, seats, clutches, parts and accessories of motor vehicle bodies. Manufacturing of tyres and motor vehicle engines are excluded.

Related Terms

Electric VehicleAftermarketBrakesOriginal Equipment Manufacturer

What's included in this industry?

Airbags, seats, seatbelts, parts and accessories of bodies Electrical and electronic equipment Wheels, radiators, silencers and clutches Gearboxes and gearbox parts Bumpers, brakes, and servo-brakes and drive axels Other parts and accessories

Companies

Robert Bosch GmbHZF Friedrichshafen AGMagna International Inc

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

293 - Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

Orders for electrical components climb across the continent as production of greener vehicles surges

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Electronic components increasingly dominate the changing automotive sector. Electronic components are becoming increasingly crucial in the European market as the production of electric vehicles overtakes petrol and diesel vehicles.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Many car parts producers in the continent mean low concentration. There are many car parts producers in Europe, with no single manufacturer able to influence prices. Robert Bosch GmbH holds a significant market share due to long-term supplier contracts with manufacturers.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Countries of operation for ZF Friedrichshafen AG
  • Countries of operation for Magna International Inc
  • Countries of operation for Continental AG
  • Countries of operation for Faurecia SA
  • Countries of operation for Valeo SA
  • Countries of operation for Gestamp Automoción SA
  • Countries of operation for Lear Corporation
  • Countries of operation for Adient plc
  • Countries of operation for Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co KG

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

EU laws give European manufacturers the edge over imports. EU suppliers benefit from standardisation laws for most motor vehicles because they operate in a huge market, with all new cars from 2024 required to have Intelligent Speed Assistant installed.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Rising bargaining power from manufacturers damages profitability. Car assemblers have significant bargaining power, reducing prices for car parts suppliers.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in Europe industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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