Global Automotive Brake Rotors Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global automotive brake rotors market

The systems or components or parts suppliers are heavily investing in energy-efficient technologies to boost the performance of the vehicle. The automakers are trying to optimize its application by leveraging their in-house capabilities. The adoption rate of advanced materials with improved properties is also increasing due to the rising competition among the automakers. Light-weight materials such as aluminum, titanium, carbon ceramics, and magnesium have high thermal conductivity. Automakers are using these materials in the automotive manufacturing and production processes to enhance the fuel efficiency. Research analysis on the global automotive brake rotors market identifies that the increasing application of lightweight, energy-efficient technologies in automobiles will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. The demand for aluminum and carbon composites is increasing in the manufacturing of automotive brakes and rotors and superior performance brakes. The preference for brake rotors made of advanced materials will continue to increase due to their properties such as lightweight and compact shape. Technavio’s market research analysts predict that in terms of units, this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 3% by 2021.

The development of advanced braking systems allows its integration with other driver assisted technologies to enhance the overall safety. The rising consumer preferences and regulatory mandates are encouraging automakers to offer braking systems like ABS and EBD as a standard stock fitment. This in turn, is resulting in the development of advanced braking technologies. The popularity of ceramic brake rotor is increasing due to its light-weight, stable, and water-resistant properties. The emergence of carbon ceramics brake rotors is one of the key trends that will boost growth in the automotive brake rotors market because they offer optimum braking performance for sports, super sports, and heavy-duty vehicles.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The automotive brake rotors market is characterized by the presence of some well-known and established players. These players are either designing, developing, or manufacturing brake rotors for automotive use. Vendors of the brakes and rotors market are adopting those advanced materials that can broaden the capabilities and functionality of brake rotors.

Key vendors in this market are -

• Aisin Seiki
• Brembo
• Bosch
• EBC Brakes
• Federal-Mogul
• SGL Group
• Surface Transforms

Other prominent vendors in the market include AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY, ATE, Baer, Centric Parts, Nakamoto, Rotora, TRW Automotive, UQuality Automotive Products, and Wilwood Engineering.

Segmentation by rotor type and analysis of the automotive brake rotors market

• Smooth rotor
• Slotted rotor
• Drilled rotor

Smooth brake rotors find the majority of applications in automobiles in comparison to drilled and slotted rods because it is best suited for normal driving conditions. The automotive brake rotors market is experiencing growth in the smooth brake rotors segment in the forthcoming years due to the rising sales volume of passenger vehicles.

Segmentation by geography and analysis of the automotive brake rotors market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

The purchase volume of passenger vehicles is increasing in the APAC region due to the presence of a strong automotive market in countries such as China and India. The overall brakes and rotors market will grow in the region throughout the estimated period due to the numerous racing events taking place in countries such as China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and India.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global automotive brake rotors market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global automotive brake rotors market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global automotive brake rotors market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global automotive brake rotors market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global automotive brake rotors market?

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