Global Automotive Fuel Tank Market

Automotive Fuel Tank Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Material (Plastic, Steel), By Capacity (Below 45L, 45L-70L), By Propulsion (Hybrid, Hydrogen) By Vehicle Type, By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032


Report ID: SQMIG25A2161 | Region: Global | Published Date: November, 2024
Pages: 157 | Tables: 61 | Figures: 75

Automotive Fuel Tank Market Insights

Automotive Fuel Tank Market size was valued at USD 18.33 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 19.26 Billion in 2024 to USD 28.69 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

A fuel tank is considered to be a crucial automotive component as it stores and protects the flammable fluid gas. The fuel tank is an integral part of the vehicle that is integrated with the engine and pumps the fuel in the form of pressurized gas as and when needed. The tank protects the flammable gas from direct contact with the atmosphere and keeps the fire out of reach. Depending on the type of vehicle, the tank varies in size, design, capacity, and is made up of materials like plastic and metal. Plastic tanks are light in weight and are majorly used in passenger cars. Thus, increasing the production of passenger cars is majorly responsible for the increase in demand for plastic tanks. The automotive manufacturing companies are spending a high percentage of funds on research to develop lightweight automobiles. The lightweight of vehicles reduces fuel consumption to a great extent. Also, the reduced weight of the vehicle helps in minimizing the carbon dioxide emission from vehicles. The automotive OEMs are expanding their production volume to meet the rising demand for automobiles across the globe thereby creating a surge in the demand for automotive fuel tanks. The stringent environmental regulations imposed by the government to curb the increasing air pollution is fuelling the demand for the implementation of lightweight materials in vehicles.

US Automotive Fuel Tank Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.

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Global Automotive Fuel Tank Market size was valued at USD 17.45 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 18.33 billion in 2023 to USD 27.3 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

The global automotive industry is highly competitive with many major players competing against each other. These include large global automakers such as Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford, and others, as well as smaller ones such as Tesla, Audi, BMW, and Volvo. The industry has witnessed significant technological advancements such as electric vehicles and autonomous driving systems, which have led to new entrants from companies like Google and Uber. The industry is also undergoing structural changes, with the rise of mobility services and the shift towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. As such, automakers are looking to innovate and differentiate themselves in order to capture market share and stay relevant. 'Magna International (Canada) ', 'TI Fluid Systems (UK) ', 'Plastic Omnium (France) ', 'Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (US) ', 'YAPP Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan) ', 'Fuel Total Systems (FTS) (Japan) ', 'Sakamoto Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan) ', 'Unipres Corporation (Japan) ', 'Donghee Industrial Co., Ltd. (South Korea) ', 'SKH Metals Ltd. (India) ', 'SMA Serbatoi S.p.A. (Italy) ', 'SRD Holdings Ltd. (Japan) ', 'Inergy Automotive Systems (France) ', 'Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE (France) ', 'Textron Inc. (US) ', 'Alfmeier Präzision SE (Germany) ', 'Hwashin Co., Ltd. (South Korea) ', 'ProForm Automotive Fuel Tanks (Canada) ', 'Woco Group (Germany)'

The automotive industry is working towards developing lightweight vehicles to reduce fuel emission and enhance the performance of the vehicles. The automotive OEMs are spending a high percentage on research to innovate and develop lightweight materials for producing automotive components to decrease the weight of the vehicles. The automotive sector is shifting from the traditional metal tanks to plastic tanks since the recent past. Plastic tanks have become the preferred choice of automotive manufacturing companies owing to its various inherent advantages over metal fuel tanks and is gaining high popularity in the market. These tanks are produced using High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Owing to the flexible property of the plastic tanks, they can be customized according to the requirement of the OEMs.

The self-sealing tanks are primarily used in aviation. This self-sealing technology has been utilized since the Second World War. However, the automotive industry is planning to get this technology in the automotive tanks. The self-sealing fuel tanks have multilayer protection of untreated natural rubber and reinforcing fabric. This self-sealing property protects the tanks from leakages caused by accidents or forced punctures. The untreated natural rubber present in the coating of the tank swells and expands when it comes in contact with the fuel thereby seals the puncture and prevents further leaking of fuel. The prominent automotive manufacturing companies are focusing on developing this technology to achieve a leading position in the market. The increasing rate of road accidents is compelling the manufacturers to develop such technology that can prevent the leaking of flammable fluids and avoid major mishaps. This promising safety feature of the self-sealing automotive tank is expected to witness high customer demand in the coming years.

Asia Pacific holds the largest share of the global market and is expected to maintain its leading position during the forecast period. Some of the developed and developing economies such as India, China, Japan, and South Korea are the leading countries that hold the maximum number of sales and production of automobiles thus propelling the growth of the fuel tank market in this region. The rapid urbanization, expansion in industrialization, improvement in the infrastructure, and rise in disposable income is promoting the growth of the market in this region.

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