The global automotive window and exterior sealing systems market was valued at USD 28.72 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach a valuation of USD 30.72 billion in 2024 from USD 52.58 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.95% from 2024 to 2032.
Automatic window and exterior sealing systems are used to protect the interior of the vehicle from dirt, rainwater, and outside noise. The sealing frames prevent degradation of the glass structure due to water and the appearance of wind noise. The use of window channel covers protects the interior of the vehicle from the entry of dirt and noise emissions.
The global automobile industry is undergoing a transition. For the production of cars that provide a higher level of comfort for passengers, innovation, and manufacture of effective glass and sealants, which provide protection against rust and corrosion to the surface and protection of the vehicle for passengers travelling by car, they have assumed considerable importance.
The automotive industry is undergoing a transition based on rapid and continuous innovation. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) emphasize the use of technologies that make vehicles more efficient. The studied market is growing because it is one of the essential safety systems for the vehicle. These seals are primarily used to protect the interior of the vehicle from pollution, rainwater, and outside noise. The sealing frames prevent degradation of the glass structure due to water and the appearance of wind noise. The use of window channels covers the shelters, and the interior of the vehicle against the entrance of dirt, and the emission of noise.
The boom in the market for automotive window and exterior waterproofing systems is due to several factors spanning different aspects. The developing requirement for transportation because of the growing populace and urbanization, prompting the interest in vehicles converts into a developing need for car window and sealing frameworks. Expanded discretionary cash flow, monetary development, growth in modern action, and business exercises are reflected in the expanded creation of traveller vehicles and a wide scope of business vehicles. Economic situations around the world have been rejuvenated and manageable. Several finance companies provide financial assistance to customers who have significantly increased car sales. These factors are driving growth in the automotive industry, which in turn is expected to drive the market for automotive window and exterior sealing systems during the foreseen period. The use of conventional materials in the automotive sealant industry is being replaced by new materials such as vulcanized thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, and thermoplastic olefins. These materials help increase quality and improve material properties, resulting in good wear life and better impact resistance.
The main challenge in the automotive industry is energy efficiency improvisation. Original equipment manufacturers around the world are focused on reducing vehicle weight and improving overall engine efficiency by using lightweight components and changing the vehicle's body design.
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global automotive window and exterior waterproofing systems market, estimated at $ 21.7 billion in 2020, is expected to reach a revised size of $ 32.3 billion. 'for 2027, with a compound annual rate of 5.9% in the analysis period 2020-2027. Glass Run Channel Seals, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to register a CAGR of 5.2% and reach US $ 2.8 billion at the end of the analysis period. Due to the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the growth of the door seals segment is further adjusted to a revised growth rate of 6.3% in the next few years.
REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
Market Size Available |
2023 to 2032 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024 to 2032 |
CAGR |
6.95% |
Segments Covered |
By Vehicle Type, Component, and Region. |
Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional and Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview of Investment Opportunities |
Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
Market Leaders Profiled |
Hutchinson Sealing Systems, Magna International Inc., Copper Standard Automotive Inc., Minth Group Ltd, Rehau Group, and Others. |
According to the type of component, glass passage channels are the most used due to the low production cost. The plastic-strengthened glass that is favoured in the car business can be effectively mass delivered and the expense of creation drops dramatically as mass-creation volume increments. The window fixing framework is compelling in disengaging the inside of the vehicle from the invasion of warmth and residue particles, hence going about as a warm and physical insulator giving water/airproof security to the vehicle inside. However, the production cost of the stamps is quite high. Additionally, exact specification seals must be manufactured to meet specific automotive window and sash dimensional requirements so that they can be installed correctly. On the basis of the exterior gaskets, the hood gaskets are not a necessity and are therefore installed as an additional feature. Trunk and front windshield gaskets are the most commonly used in the car manufacturing process.
The US market for automotive window and exterior sealing systems represented approx. 6 billion dollars in the review period, which generates a third of its total turnover in the North American market. The European region experiences extremely cold temperatures for most of the year. Extreme weather conditions emphasize the importance of a properly functioning exterior and window sealing system, which is essential for passenger safety. Asia-Pacific is expected to have the largest market share of the studied market during the forecast period due to increasing automobile production. Additionally, the availability of low-cost labour and other necessary resources in Asia-Pacific is expected to boost the region's market. Japan has a large number of automakers, which are likely to generate demand for the studied market during the forecast period. Technological development in Western Europe and North America is estimated to create significant opportunities in the studied market, during the foreseen period. Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa experience moderate growth in the automotive window and exterior sealing systems market. The Latin American and MEA regions are experiencing moderate growth in the automotive window and exterior waterproofing systems market.
Hutchinson Sealing Systems, Magna International Inc., Copper Standard Automotive Inc., Minth Group Ltd, Rehau Group. These are the market players that are dominating the window and exterior waterproofing systems.
By Vehicle Type
By Component
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