Market Trends of Automotive Parts Magnesium Die Casting Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Automotive Parts Magnesium Die Casting Market according to our research experts:
Pressure Die Casting dominating the market
Rise in demand for electric vehicles and a shift in consumer preferences have pushed vehicle manufacturer to replace heavier components with lightweight which are manufactured from alloys like Magnesium.
Major vehicle manufcturer use magnesium alloy for applications like mirror housings, steering columns, driver's airbag casings, seat frames, and dash encasings. Growing trend towards greater battery and fuel efficiency, along with demand for improved performance, has driven an increased interest in high-pressure die cast magnesium alloys. These alloys have an excellent combination of mechanical properties and the highest strength to weight ratio of any structural metal.
In addition, the companies manufacturing EV are also actively procuring pressure diecasting machines and are adopting this technology to make themselves ready for growing consumer demand.
Some of the key players offering automotive pressure die casting components in the region include OEFORM Limited, CNM Tech, Dalian Yaming Automotive Parts Co. Ltd, LC Rapid, and others. While some players focusing on upgrading their portfolio others focus on the manufacturing plants expansion, collaborations, etc. to pitch themselves as top players in the market. For instance,
- In February 2021, Nantong Jiangzhong Photoelectricity Co., Ltd. Installed its Italpresse gauss TF5700 high pressure die casting (HPDC) machine at the company's base in Jiangsu province, China. With its huge 3500 x 3500mm plates, the TF5700's closing force of 5700 tons making it the ideal solution for large part production. Jiangzhong has also purchased a Westomat 3100 from StrikoWestofen to integrate seamlessly with the machine.
Asia-Pacific Projected to Dominate the Market During the Forecast Period
Asia Pacific has major presence of manufacturing industries which is likely to create an opprtunity for automotive parts magnesium die casting market. Rapid expansion of small and medium manufacturing industries across the region is likely to witness major growth for the market. Rise in vehicle production across the region is likely to increase the demand for magnesium die casting parts which in turn is likely to witness major growth for the market.
Rise in demand for electric vehicle across the region owing to an enactment of stringent emission norms is prmpting vehicle manufacturer to integrate lightweight parts in vehicle. China is one of the major producers of die casting parts and accounts for more than 60% of the regional (Asia-Pacific) die casting market share. The metal casting industry in China has more than 26,000 facilities, out of which 8,000 facilities produce non-ferrous castings. The country produces over 49.3 million metric tons of castings. The advanced and efficient automatic die casting machines supported the demand for metal die castings in the country. The Chinese magnesium die casting market experiences high demand from the automotive industry, which is rapidly growing at the international level. This is expected to drive the Chinese market's growth over the forecast period.
The Government of India focus on Make in India, developing the automotive industry, and the stringent emission norms are driving the market for automotive parts magnesium die casting in the country. The castings consumed by the automotive sector accounted for 35% of the country's production. India witnessed a declining trend in passenger vehicle sales, owing to numerous reasons, such as economic slowdown, rise in fuel, and insurance costs. However, despite numerous pressures, such as revised axel norms and NBFC crisis, the overall commercial vehicle sales increased and showcased a robust 27.28% growth.
The latest regulatory framework, the China 6, which was introduced in 2016 and the first stage China 6a came into effect from July 2020 and the second stage is planned for July 2023. The change in the regulatory standards that have been crucial in determining the dynamics of the automotive market in the region. The Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP), has been maintaining the record of emission performance standard for each new vehicle registered in. This is likely to witness major growth for the automotive part magnesium die casting market across the Asia-Pacific during the forecast period.
