Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Market to Reach USD 151.6 Billion by 2033, Driven by the Increasing Demand for Electric Vehicles

January 06, 2025 | Automotive Industry

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According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Automotive Lightweight Materials Market Report by Material Type (Metal, Composite, Plastic, Elastomer), Propulsion Type (IC Engine Powered, Electric Powered, and Others), Component (Frame, Wheel, Bumper, Door and Seat, Instrument Panel, and Others), Application (Structural, Interior, Exterior, Powertrain, and Others), Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV), Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV)), and Region 2025-2033”, the global automotive lightweight materials market reached a value of USD 84.3 Billion in 2024. Automotive lightweight materials are widely utilized across the automotive industry for improving the overall efficiency of the electric, plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles (EVs), among others. The usage of lightweight materials in the structural elements lowers the weight of the vehicle, which further reduces its fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions significantly, without compromising on safety. Additionally, these materials can offset the weight of power systems while increasing their all-electric range. As a result, conventionally used metals, including cast iron and traditional steel components are increasingly being replaced by lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber, high-strength steel, polymer composites, and aluminum and magnesium alloys.

Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Market Trends:

One of the major factors driving the demand for lightweight materials is the rising sales of EVs. Market players are applying design to cost (DTC) strategies by focusing on material use and component integration. In line with this, they are utilizing lightweight materials in the structural parts of second-generation EVs to improve body design. Furthermore, enhanced research and development (R&D) in the automotive industry is also contributing significantly to the market growth. For instance, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a physical sciences laboratory of the United States Department of Commerce, is partnering with automakers and base metal suppliers in the US to develop new lightweight materials based on advanced measurement methods, analysis and standards. Other factors driving the market include the easy availability of recyclable materials and governmental regulations pertaining to environment conservation. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach a value of USD 151.6 Billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 6.4% during 2025-2033.

Market Summary:

On the basis of the material type, the market has been divided into metal [High Strength Steel (HSS), aluminum, and magnesium and titanium], composite [Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFPR), Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP), Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer (NFRP), and other composites], plastic and elastomer. Amongst these, metals account for a majority of the total market share.
Based on the propulsion type, the market has been divided into IC engine powered, electric powered, and others.
On the basis of the component, the market has been categorized into frame, wheel, bumper, door and seat, instrument panel, and others.
Based on the application, the market has been divided into structural, interior, exterior, powertrain, and others.
On the basis of the vehicle type, the market has been segregated into passenger vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV).
On the geographical front, Europe holds the leading position in the market. Other major regions include North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.
The competitive landscape of the market has also been analyzed with the key players operating in the market being BASF SE, Magna International, Toray Industries, Covestro AG, ArcelorMittal SA, ThyssenKrupp AG, Alcoa Corporation, Bayer AG, Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), PPG Industries, LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Novelis Inc., Owens Corning Corporation and Grupo Antolin.

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Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2019-2024
Forecast Period	2025-2033
Units	Billion USD
Segment Coverage	Type, Propulsion Type, Component, Application, Vehicle Type, Region
Region Covered	Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa
Companies Covered	BASF SE, Magna International, Toray Industries, Covestro AG, ArcelorMittal, thyssenkrupp AG, Alcoa Corporation, Bayer AG, Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), PPG Industries, LyondellBasell, Novelis, Owens Corning Corporation, Grupo Antolin
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