Global Automotive Power Steering Gears Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global automotive power steering gears market

As per the Technavio’s market research report, the global automotive power steering gears market will grow at a steady rate and post a CAGR of close to 4% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for improved torque, improved steer handling, control, and responsive handling in class 8 trucks will drive the growth prospects for the global automotive power steering gears market from 2017 to 2021. A large number of manufacturers are coming up with gears that can accommodate torque demands for a variety of steering systems. For instance, TAS Series gears are designed and developed to meet the torque demands for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles of class 5-8 HCVs that operate on the highway. Similarily, RCS assist gears offer extra torque for severe heavy duty trucks and provide improved performance. Since these gears provide the reliability of lower operating temperatures and offer a comfortable steering experience, the market for the automotive power steering gears will witness significant growth in the coming years.

The growing penetration of steer-by-wire technology is one of the key trends that will gain traction in the global automotive power steering gears market. Owing to their various benefits such as better handling and safety, reduced cost of production, and easy implementation in different variants, the coming years will witness an increase in the adoption of steer-by-wire technology, which will subsequently accelerate the growth of the automotive power steering gears market.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The automotive power steering gears market is characterized by the presence of several key vendors and a few regional players and as a result, the market is highly competitive. To improve their market share, a large number of established vendors are focusing on expanding their customer base, increasing their investments in research and developmental activities, and replacing hydraulic steering systems with electric power steering. Also, to manage costs and the quality of materials used, many OEMs are expected to get into long-term collaborations with these vendors.

Key vendors in this market are -

• GKN
• Nexteer Automotive
• Thyssenkrupp
• ZF Friedrichshafen

Other prominent vendors in the market include ATS Automation Tooling Systems, JTEKT, Mando, and Robert Bosch.

Segmentation by application and analysis of the automotive power steering gears market

• Medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCVs)
• Light commercial vehicle (LCVs)
• Passenger car

The automotive power steering gears market was dominated by the passenger cars segment during 2016 and its dominance is expected to continue until the end of 2021. Approximately 80% of passenger cars use rack and pinion gear systems over other mechanisms as they help to convert rotational energy of the steering wheel into a linear motion and turn the wheels of a vehicle. Since gears based on the rack and pinion steering systems are cheaper and compact and help in gear reduction and provide more control over the vehicle, they are increasingly integrated into the gear setup of passenger cars.

Segmentation by geography and analysis of the automotive power steering gears market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

APAC occupied the majority shares of the automotive power steering gears market during 2016 and the region will retain its market dominance during the next few years as well. The growing sales of passenger cars in emerging countries such as China and India will fuel the market’s growth in the region. Moreover, the introduction of new fuel consumption standards in China aimed at reducing the carbon footprint will further drive the demand for automotive power steering gears in passenger vehicles.

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 power steering gears market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global automotive power steering gears market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global automotive power steering gears market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global automotive power steering gears 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 power steering gears market?

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