PUBLISHER: BIS Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1743357
PUBLISHER: BIS Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1743357
Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market: Focus on Application Type, Product Type, and Country - Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034
Introduction to Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market
The Asia-Pacific automotive circular economy market was valued at $48.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.70%, reaching $133.31 billion by 2034. The market is growing as the automotive sector in Asia-Pacific quickly adopts circular economy principles such material reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing. Regional manufacturers and regulators are prioritising resource efficiency and environmental practices, which is expected to increase demand for totally recyclable, remanufactured, and refurbished automotive parts. Tighter emission standards, initiatives to increase vehicle lifespans, and production process optimisation all contribute to this momentum. The automotive circular economy market in Asia-Pacific is expected to expand significantly over the next ten years due to national circular economy initiatives throughout the area, growing usage of electric vehicles, and advancements in green technologies.
Market Introduction
| KEY MARKET STATISTICS | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2024 - 2034 |
| 2024 Evaluation | $48.25 Billion |
| 2034 Forecast | $133.31 Billion |
| CAGR | 10.7% |
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) automotive circular economy market is growing as a vital component of the region's overall sustainability agenda, fuelled by fast industrial growth and rising environmental concerns. In the automotive industry, a circular economy is the continuous cycle of designing, producing, utilising, and reprocessing automobiles and their parts in order to reduce waste and maximise resource efficiency. This method covers remanufacturing, recycling, reusing, refurbishment, and second-life uses, especially of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, in Asia-Pacific, which is home to some of the biggest automakers in the world as well as the fastest-growing customer bases.
Policies that require end-of-life recycling, impose extended producer responsibility, and encourage environmentally friendly manufacture are being implemented by governments in China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Automakers, suppliers, and aftermarket service providers are now able to engage in closed-loop supply chains because to these regulations and the growing demand from consumers for green mobility solutions. Remanufacturing auto parts, recycling composite materials, repurposing EV batteries for energy storage, and vehicle-as-a-service models that prolong product lifespans are important market areas.
Notwithstanding the market's encouraging development potential, obstacles include a lack of adequate recycling infrastructure, the complexity of modern material processing technology, and differing regulatory maturity levels. However, it is anticipated that the automotive circular economy sector in Asia will grow significantly over the next ten years due to continued developments in green technologies, government incentives, and growing EV usage.
Market Segmentation:
Segmentation 1: by Vehicle Type
- Passenger Vehicles
- Commercial Vehicles
- Light Commercial Vehicles
- Trucks
- Buses
Segmentation 2: by Propulsion Type
- Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles
- Electric Vehicles
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Battery Electric Vehicles
Segmentation 3: by End-User Type
- Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
- Automotive Aftermarket
- Others
Segmentation 4: by Process Type
- Recycled Products
- Remanufactured Products
- Refurbished Products
- Reused Products
Segmentation 5: by Component Type
- Battery
- Tire
- Polymers
- Body Parts
- Brakes and Suspensions
- Others
Segmentation 6: by Region
- Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
APAC Automotive Circular Economy Market Trends, Drivers and Challenges
Trends
- Rise of remanufacturing and reverse logistics for automotive components.
- Growing reuse and second-life applications of EV batteries for energy storage.
- Increased adoption of closed-loop recycling for automotive plastics.
- Expansion of green manufacturing initiatives by major automakers.
Drivers
- Implementation of stricter environmental regulations across APAC.
- Advancements in technologies such as battery management systems (BMS).
- Rising consumer demand for eco-friendly and sustainably produced vehicles.
Challenges
- Technical complexity and cost of recycling automotive plastics and composites.
- Difficulty in scaling circular practices and generating consistent demand.
- Risk of economic and labor displacement during the circular transition.
- Higher upfront costs for circular materials and production processes.
How can this report add value to an organization?
Product/Innovation Strategy: The APAC automotive circular economy market is segmented based on various applications, vehicle types, propulsion types, and product categories, providing valuable insights into the industry's shift toward sustainability. The application segmentation includes a focus on vehicle components such as body parts, tires, batteries, and other key elements that are recycled, remanufactured, refurbished, and reused. By vehicle type, the market is divided into passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, with the latter further segmented into light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses. Propulsion types include internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles, which are sub-categorized into hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and battery electric vehicles. The market is also analyzed by end-user type, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the automotive aftermarket, and others.
Additionally, the market focuses on product types such as recycled, remanufactured, refurbished, and reused products. Key components in this circular economy include batteries, tires, polymers, body parts, and brakes and suspensions. As the automotive industry seeks to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency, these circular economy practices are becoming integral to achieving sustainability goals and driving growth in the market.
Growth/Marketing Strategy: The APAC automotive circular economy market has been growing at a rapid pace. The market offers enormous opportunities for existing and emerging market players. Some of the strategies covered in this segment are mergers and acquisitions, product launches, partnerships and collaborations, business expansions, and investments. The strategies preferred by companies to maintain and strengthen their market position primarily include product development.
Competitive Strategy: The key players in the APAC automotive circular economy market analyzed and profiled in the study include professionals with expertise in the automobile and automotive domains. Additionally, a comprehensive competitive landscape such as partnerships, agreements, and collaborations are expected to aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.
Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis
The companies that are profiled in the Asia-Pacific automotive circular economy market have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts who have analyzed company coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration.
Some of the prominent names in this market are:
- Sims Metal (Sims Limited)
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION.
- Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd.
Companies not part of the aforementioned pool have been well represented across different sections of the report (wherever applicable).
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Scope and Definition
1 Markets
- 1.1 Trends: Current and Future Impact Assessment
- 1.1.1 Increasing Focus on Battery Recycling and Second Life Applications
- 1.1.2 Growth of Vehicle Remanufacturing
- 1.2 Supply Chain Overview
- 1.3 Regulatory Landscape
- 1.4 Impact Analysis for Key Events
- 1.4.1 Implementation of Stringent Environmental Regulations
- 1.4.2 Climate Agreements and ESG Initiatives
- 1.5 Market Dynamics Overview
- 1.5.1 Market Drivers
- 1.5.1.1 Stringent Government Regulations and Policies
- 1.5.1.2 Growing Corporate ESG and Sustainability Commitments
- 1.5.2 Market Restraints
- 1.5.2.1 Complex Supply Chains and Infrastructure Challenges
- 1.5.2.2 Inconsistent Regulations
- 1.5.3 Market Opportunities
- 1.5.3.1 Growing EV adoption Creating Substantial Opportunities in Repurposing Batteries
- 1.5.3.2 Expansion of Circular Supply Chains and Partnerships
- 1.5.1 Market Drivers
- 1.6 Investment Landscape
- 1.7 Automotive Circular Economy Market Case Studies
- 1.8 Automotive Circular Economy Overview
- 1.8.1 Need for Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry
- 1.8.2 Sustainability and ESG Goals of Key Automotive Companies
- 1.8.3 Impact of Circular Economy on Various Automotive Lifecycle Stages
- 1.8.3.1 Manufacturing
- 1.8.3.2 Retail
- 1.8.3.3 Aftermarket
- 1.8.4 Impact of Automotive Circular Economy
- 1.8.4.1 Recycled Materials
- 1.8.4.2 Green Steel
- 1.8.4.3 Climate Neutral Vehicles
- 1.8.4.4 Sustainable Manufacturing Plants
- 1.8.4.5 Green Dealerships
- 1.8.4.6 Second-Life Batteries
2 Regions
- 2.1 Regional Summary
- 2.2 Asia-Pacific
- 2.2.1 Regional Overview
- 2.2.2 Driving Factors for Market Growth
- 2.2.3 Factors Challenging the Market
- 2.2.4 Application
- 2.2.5 Product
- 2.2.6 Asia-Pacific (by Country)
- 2.2.6.1 China
- 2.2.6.1.1 Application
- 2.2.6.1.2 Product
- 2.2.6.2 Japan
- 2.2.6.2.1 Application
- 2.2.6.2.2 Product
- 2.2.6.3 South Korea
- 2.2.6.3.1 Application
- 2.2.6.3.2 Product
- 2.2.6.4 India
- 2.2.6.4.1 Application
- 2.2.6.4.2 Product
- 2.2.6.5 Australia
- 2.2.6.5.1 Application
- 2.2.6.5.2 Product
- 2.2.6.6 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
- 2.2.6.6.1 Application
- 2.2.6.6.2 Product
- 2.2.6.1 China
3 Markets - Competitive Benchmarking and Company Profiles
- 3.1 Next Frontiers
- 3.2 Geographic Assessment
- 3.3 Recycling Companies
- 3.3.1 Sims Metal (Sims Limited)
- 3.3.1.1 Overview
- 3.3.1.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
- 3.3.1.3 Top Competitors
- 3.3.1.4 Target Customers/End Users
- 3.3.1.5 Key Personnel
- 3.3.1.6 Analyst View
- 3.3.1.7 Market Share, 2023
- 3.3.1 Sims Metal (Sims Limited)
- 3.4 Integrated Circular Economy Solutions
- 3.4.1 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION.
- 3.4.1.1 Overview
- 3.4.1.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
- 3.4.1.3 Top Competitors
- 3.4.1.4 Target Customers/End Users
- 3.4.1.5 Key Personnel
- 3.4.1.6 Analyst View
- 3.4.1.7 Market Share, 2023
- 3.4.1 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION.
- 3.5 Parts and Components Suppliers
- 3.5.1 Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd.
- 3.5.1.1 Overview
- 3.5.1.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
- 3.5.1.3 Top Competitors
- 3.5.1.4 Target Customers/End Users
- 3.5.1.5 Key Personnel
- 3.5.1.6 Analyst View
- 3.5.1.7 Market Share, 2023
- 3.5.1 Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd.
4 Research Methodology
- 4.1 Data Sources
- 4.1.1 Primary Data Sources
- 4.1.2 Secondary Data Sources
- 4.1.3 Data Triangulation
- 4.2 Market Estimation and Forecast
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Scenario), $Million, 2024, 2028, and 2034
- Figure 2: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Vehicle Type), $Million, 2023, 2027, and 2034
- Figure 3: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Propulsion Type), $Million, 2023, 2027, and 2034
- Figure 4: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by End-User Type), $Million, 2023, 2027, and 2034
- Figure 5: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Process Type), $Million, 2023, 2027, and 2034
- Figure 6: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Component Type), $Million, 2023, 2027, and 2034
- Figure 7: Key Events
- Figure 8: Projected Battery Recycling Capacity (by Region), 2023-2030
- Figure 9: Supply Chain
- Figure 10: Impact Analysis of Market Navigating Factors, 2023-2034
- Figure 11: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo
- Figure 12: Omega Seiki Mobility and Attero
- Figure 13: Mahindra Last Mile Mobility and Attero
- Figure 14: China Tower Corporation
- Figure 15: China Automotive Circular Economy Market, $Million, 2023-2034
- Figure 16: Japan Automotive Circular Economy Market, $Million, 2023-2034
- Figure 17: South Korea Automotive Circular Economy Market, $Million, 2023-2034
- Figure 18: India Automotive Circular Economy Market, $Million, 2023-2034
- Figure 19: Australia Automotive Circular Economy Market, $Million, 2023-2034
- Figure 20: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market, $Million, 2023-2034
- Figure 21: Strategic Initiatives, January 2022-March 2025
- Figure 22: Share of Strategic Initiatives, 2023
- Figure 23: Data Triangulation
- Figure 24: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
- Figure 25: Assumptions and Limitations
List of Tables
- Table 1: Market Snapshot
- Table 2: Opportunities across Region
- Table 3: Competitive Landscape Snapshot
- Table 4: Trends Overview
- Table 5: Regulations for Automotive Circular Economy
- Table 6: Investment Landscape in the Automotive Circular Economy Market
- Table 7: Sustainability and ESG Goals of Key Automotive Companies
- Table 8: Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Region), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 9: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Vehicle Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 10: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Propulsion Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 11: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by End-User Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 12: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Process Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 13: Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Component Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 14: China Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Vehicle Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 15: China Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Propulsion Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 16: China Automotive Circular Economy Market (by End-User Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 17: China Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Process Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 18: China Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Component Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 19: Japan Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Vehicle Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 20: Japan Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Propulsion Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 21: Japan Automotive Circular Economy Market (by End-User Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 22: Japan Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Process Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 23: Japan Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Component Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 24: South Korea Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Vehicle Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 25: South Korea Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Propulsion Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 26: South Korea Automotive Circular Economy Market (by End-User Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 27: South Korea Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Process Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 28: South Korea Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Component Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 29: India Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Vehicle Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 30: India Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Propulsion Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 31: India Automotive Circular Economy Market (by End-User Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 32: India Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Process Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 33: India Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Component Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 34: Australia Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Vehicle Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 35: Australia Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Propulsion Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 36: Australia Automotive Circular Economy Market (by End-User Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 37: Australia Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Process Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 38: Australia Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Component Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 39: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Vehicle Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 40: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Propulsion Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 41: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by End-User Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 42: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Process Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 43: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market (by Component Type), $Million, 2023-2034
- Table 44: Market Share
- Table 45: Developments (by Company)
