Market Trends of Automotive HVAC Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Automotive HVAC Market according to our research experts:
Passenger Car to Provide Longer Term Momentum
Passenger car sales have deeply driven the market of HVAC across all car models. In 2021, global car sales were around 66.7 Million, which in 2020 were 63.8 Million. The global pandemic impacted economic activities all around the world including car sales across the globe, and strict lockdowns were enforced in several countries to contain the spread of the virus. Owing to this the number of cars sold in 2020 was 14.8% lower when compared to 2019. But with life returning to normalcy, the number of cars sold globally has increased which will aid the automotive steering sensor market growth in the forecast period. Owing to these vehicle sales, the present offering by OEM carries advanced HVAC and climate control systems integrated into their offered models. For instance:
- In October 2022, Polestar introduced its 3 electric SUV models in the global market. The SUV is equipped with an advanced climate control system to provide passenger comfort during long-duration journeys.
The augmenting research and developments in the automotive sector across the world are set to enhance the technological capabilities of the market players. These market players are introducing advanced technologies in automotive HVAC to develop new products that impart a competitive edge in the market. The competitors in the market are developing eco-friendly products to fall in line with the stringent government regulations regarding emissions. Energy efficacy is the other parameter driving growth in HVAC systems. Manufacturers are increasingly using green technologies to develop eco-friendly and energy-efficient automotive HVAC systems. For Instance,
- In November 2021, Marelli Corporation has developed an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Purification System, which kills bacteria and viruses in vehicles and indoor environments. The system utilizes UV-A and UV-C light combined with a titanium dioxide (TiO2) filter to destroy airborne bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19, with greater than 99% effectiveness within 15 minutes.
Market players are involved in mergers and acquisitions to expand their market presence. For instance, Denso collaborated with Toyota to develop Prius, a hybrid technology promoting safety, fuel efficiency, and green technology in vehicles. Furthermore, growing concerns about global warming have slightly impacted the automotive HVAC market. Consequently, many nations worldwide have started taking measures to reduce their carbon footprints which might reduce the HVAC deman in the segment.
High Growth Anticipated in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific market is probably going to observe huge development attributable to the nearness of key automotive makers, vast scale generation of vehicles, and spiraling vehicle requests in the manufacturing countries, like India, South Korea, and China. Government activities to restore the automotive business are required to drive the market during the forthcoming year. For example, the Government of India is encouraging foreign investments through programmed courses in the automotive area to bring new innovations to market.
In April 2022, Chinese passenger car production reached 996,000 units with sales registering 965,000 units. This accounts the downfall of 41.9% and 43.4% respectively in production and sales compared to previous year. In 2022, January to April, passenger car production also decreased with 2.6% year-on-year registering 6,494 million units.
China is one of the largest markets and contributes significantly to the demand for these automotive HVAC systems. The increasing demand for passenger vehicles from India, China, and their other counterparts in the Asia-Pacific region is a result of the growing preferences of people for comfort and safety. These factors are expected to contribute to the market growth in the region. Consumers are aligning toward high-specification vehicles that offer par comfort features. In addition, there is an upsurge in vehicle production by foreign companies in countries, including Thailand and Malaysia.
According to the China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), the luxury car dealers in the country sold 278,000 vehicles in August 2021, an 9.4% decrease year-on-year. In addition, llion units. In 2021, BMW backed up China's premium segment car sales registering 815, 691 units. This made BMW to become China's top selling luxury car maker. On similar lines Mercedes Benz and Audi witnessed decline in their premium car sales.
Considering these factors and ongoing demand, market is anticpated to witness high growth rate during the forecast period.
