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Market research analysts at Technavio have predicted that the global automotive cylinder head market will grow steadily at a CAGR of about 1% by 2020. The automotive industry is transitioning to electric vehicles and the recent years have seen an increasing adoption of electric vehicles in countries all across the globe, especially in the United States and Europe. Though more environment-friendly than gasoline-powered automobiles, electric vehicles account for less than 2% of the market share. Factors such as longer charging time, scarcity of charging stations, and expensive batteries hinder their adoption. Moreover, in terms of performance, power delivery, and driving range, electric vehicles are still not the ideal alternative to internal combustion engines. These drawbacks will continue to spur the demand for gasoline-powered automobiles and will, in turn, propel the demand for engine cylinder heads.
The recently introduced automobile regulations demand lower CO2 emissions and higher fuel efficiency and are fueling the drive for implementing efficient engine-downsizing strategies. The American automaker Ford has started using aluminum on its cylinder heads to optimize the overall weight of vehicles. Similarly, the German brand Volkswagen uses three-cylinder and four-cylinder configurations that offer effective thermal management in its new petrol engines. Volkswagen has also started using a very narrow single-scroll turbocharger, which eventually helps in reducing the weight of the cylinder head. Advancements like engine downsizing and engine platform modularization will lead to the requirement of smaller cylinder head designs and configurations, which will, in turn, have a positive impact on the growth of this market.
The market is characterized by the presence of several well-established international vendors and is highly competitive. The expected growth of the global automotive industry coupled with the increase in technological advancements will contribute to the rise in demand for automotive cylinder heads.
The leading vendors in the market are -
The other prominent vendors in the market are All-heads Services, Brodix, Elringklinger, Federal-Mogul, and Parker Hannifin.
The material and design used in the construction of the cylinder heads is a major component in building horsepower and torque. During 2015, the cast iron segment accounted for about 68% of the total share of the automotive cylinder head market. Cast iron offers durability and lower production and is extensively used by cylinder head manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, and OEMs. Though the market is shifting towards light, efficient, and powerful engines, the demand for cast iron cylinder heads from OEMs to use in entry level and mid-segment vehicles will continue in the coming years.
This market study estimates that APAC will account for about 45% of the global automotive cylinder head market by 2020 and will dominate the market in the next four years. APAC has emerged as a global hub for the automobile industry, and there is a rapid increase in the rate of automobile exports from this region. The region is also a major consumer of automobiles and the rising demand for smaller cars in countries such as India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Myanmar will drive market growth.
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In an automobile engine, the cylinder head is present above the cylinders on top of the cylinder block and forms the combustion chamber. A head gasket seals this joint, which provides space for the passages that feed air and fuel to the cylinder. The head can also be a base to mount valves, spark plugs, and fuel injectors. A cylinder head needs to be robust as it has to withstand huge pressures and high temperatures and have to retain their shape and form to seal the cylinder block. Cylinder heads are the key to controlling air flow in and out of the cylinders and fuel deployment.
The report, global automotive cylinder head market, is part of Technavio’s automotive research portfolio. This portfolio provides a comprehensive market analysis along with the market share, market sizing, and market segmentations covering areas such as auto accessories, automotive components, automotive electronics, automotive manufacturing, automotive services, powertrain, and wheels and tires. These market research reports provide a perspective on the various market opportunities and market threats along with the key trends that would influence the market growth during the forecast period. It presents insights into the changing competitive landscape and a detailed profiling and market analysis of the vendors. Also covered in the research are the key regions or countries that would have an impact on the market during the assessment years.
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Market research methodology
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
PART 06: Market drivers
PART 07: Market trends
PART 08: Market challenges
PART 09: Market segmentation by geography
PART 10: Market segmentation by material
PART 11: Vendor landscape
PART 12: Key vendor analysis
PART 13: Appendix
PART 14: Explore Technavio
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