Automotive Piston Pin Market

Market Overview:

The global automotive piston pin market size reached USD 303.5 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 399.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% during 2025-2033. The growing production of various automobile products, the lack of suitable infrastructure and various shortcomings of electric vehicles compared to ICE vehicles, and the rising adoption of composite materials to minimize the weight of the piston pins and enhance durability represent some of the key factors driving the market.

An automotive piston pin, also known as the gudgeon pin, is a small, metal component that helps to connect the piston and crankshaft in a piston engine. It is typically made of steel and has a round, cylindrical shape. In internal combustion engines, piston pins connect the piston to the connecting rod, which functions as an auxiliary unit to support the piston's movement. The pins are designed to handle all the stresses and wear involved during operation as well as the loading stress. The most accepted materials for the manufacturing of automotive piston pins are steel, titanium, and aluminium.  In addition to oil shedding, thermal coating, and powder coating, different coatings improve piston pin wear resistance. Compared to the steel piston system, the aluminium piston system is lighter, but steel pistons provide a better support for more demanding systems.

Automotive Piston Pin Market Trends:

The global market is primarily driven by the expanding production of various automobile products, particularly the ICE vehicles. This can be attributed to the increasing sales of ICE vehicles which is leading to significant production volumes. In line with this, the lack of suitable infrastructure and various shortcomings of electric vehicles compared to ICE vehicles such as short-range and high initial cost is driving the demand for ICE vehicles, which, in turn, is propelling the market growth. Moreover, continual technological advancements in the development of effective cooling methods in piston technology are also creating lucrative growth opportunities in the market. Besides this, numerous product innovations, such as the rising adoption of composite materials to minimize the weight of the piston pins, enhance durability and withstand loading stresses, are fueling the market. The market is further driven by the presence of well-established aftermarket and the increasing number of OEMs and Tier I suppliers on the global level. However, stringent emission norms resulting in an augmenting demand for battery-operated vehicles is acting as a major factor that is hindering the market growth. On the contrary, the emergence of engines that use renewable oil and gas resources, such as CNG, LPG and ethanol, as well as the development of hybrid vehicles with traditional piston-cylinder assembly are creating a positive outlook for the market. Some of the other factors contributing to the market include the escalating demand for passenger cars, extensive research and development (R&D) activities in the metallurgy and material science sector, inflating disposable income levels, and rapid urbanization.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global automotive piston pin market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on material, coating type, vehicle type, fuel type, and sales channel.

Material Insights:

• Steel
• Aluminium
• Titanium
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive piston pin market based on the material. This includes steel, aluminium, and titanium. According to the report, aluminium represented the largest segment.

Coating Type Insights:

• DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) Coating
• PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) Coating
• Dry Film Lubricants
• Thermal Coating/Thermal Barrier Coating
• Oil Shedding
• Powder Coating
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive piston pin market based on the coating type. This includes DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating, PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)) coating, dry film lubricants, thermal coating/thermal barrier coating, oil shedding, powder coating and others.

Vehicle Type Insights:

• Passenger Car
• LCV
• HCV
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive piston pin market based on the vehicle type. This includes passenger car, LCV, HCV, and others. According to the report, passenger car represented the largest segment.

Fuel Type Insights:

• Gasoline
• Diesel
• Alternative Fuel
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive piston pin market based on the fuel type. This includes gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel. According to the report, gasoline represented the largest segment.

Sales Channel Insights:

• OEM
• Aftermarket
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive piston pin market based on the sales channel has also been provided in the report. This includes OEM and aftermarket. According to the report, OEM accounted for the largest market share.

Regional Insights:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets that include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific was the largest market for automotive piston pin. Some of the factors driving the Asia Pacific automotive piston pin market include the escalating demand for passenger cars, presence of well-established aftermarket, the increasing number of OEMs and Tier I suppliers, continual technological advancements, etc.

Competitive Landscape

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global automotive piston pin market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include Aisin Corporation, Art-Serina Piston Co. Ltd., Burgess-Norton Mfg. Co. Inc. (Amsted Industries Incorporated), Elgin Industries Inc., Excel Industries Rajkot, JE Pistons (Race Winning Brands Inc.), MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE-STIFTUNG GmbH), Ming Shun Industrial Co. Ltd., Rheinmetall AG, Ross Racing Pistons, Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global automotive piston pin market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global automotive piston pin market?
• What are the key regional markets?
• Which countries represent the most attractive automotive piston pin markets?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the material?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the coating type?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the vehicle type?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the fuel type?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the sales channel?
• What is the competitive structure of the global automotive piston pin market?
• Who are the key players/companies in the global automotive piston pin market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the automotive piston pin market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global automotive piston pin market.
• The study maps the leading as well as the fastest growing regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the automotive piston pin industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.