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Injection molded automotive parts are vehicle components produced by injecting molten materials, typically plastics or composites, into precision-engineered molds to form specific shapes and designs. This manufacturing method provides lightweight, durable, and cost-effective solutions while enabling complex designs and consistent quality in mass production. These parts also enhance vehicle safety, aesthetics, and fuel efficiency.
The major part types of injection molded automotive parts include dashboard panels, bumpers, door trims, center consoles, and engine covers. Dashboard panels are interior components that house and organize instruments, controls, and displays for efficient vehicle operation and monitoring. These parts are used in various vehicle types, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles (EVs), and are made from materials such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene, polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and others. They are applied in exterior and interior components and serve a wide range of end users, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aftermarket suppliers, and tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.
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The injection molded automotive parts market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $81.08 billion in 2024 to $86.19 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period is driven by rising vehicle production volumes, growing adoption of lightweight materials, increasing demand for cost-efficient mass production, expansion of automotive manufacturing hubs, and a heightened focus on vehicle aesthetics.
The injection molded automotive parts market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $111.33 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth during the forecast period is driven by the growing focus on sustainable materials, rising adoption of modular automotive design, expanding aftermarket parts production, increasing vehicle customization trends, and growing investments in automated manufacturing. Primary trends in the forecast period include innovation in material science, advancements in recycling technologies, development of bio-based polymers, integration of 3D printing, and establishment of closed-loop recycling systems.
The growth in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the injection molded automotive parts market in the coming years. The demand for electric and hybrid vehicles refers to the adoption of EVs and hybrids in global markets, driven by stricter emissions regulations, environmental sustainability goals, and advancements in battery technology. The primary factor driving the growth in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles is the increasing focus on environmental sustainability, stricter emissions regulations, and advancements in battery and powertrain technologies, which enable automakers to produce fuel efficient, low emission, and technologically advanced vehicles. Injection molded automotive parts support the development of lightweight, high precision, and cost efficient components, enhancing vehicle performance and aiding the automotive industry's shift toward sustainable and energy efficient mobility. For example, in January 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration, a U.S. based agency that supports state and local governments, reported that the U.S. Federal Government aims to ensure that 50 percent of all new vehicles sold by 2030 are zero emission vehicles, a target much higher than current adoption rates, while also planning to create a comprehensive and equitable network of 500,000 chargers to improve EV accessibility for both local and long distance travel. Therefore, the growth in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles is driving the injection molded automotive parts market.
Prominent companies operating in the injection molded automotive parts market are emphasizing the development of advanced solutions such as high-performance polyamide materials to replace metals, achieving vehicle lightweighting while enhancing thermal stability, chemical resistance, and long-term durability. These materials play a crucial role in electric vehicles (EVs), where high-voltage components demand superior safety and reliability. High-performance polyamides offer flame retardancy, resistance to electro-corrosion, and stability under extreme heat and humidity, making them ideal for use in connectors, inverters, and battery systems. For instance, in June 2025, BASF, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced **Ultramid Advanced N3U42G6**, a non-halogenated flame-retardant polyamide 9T engineered to improve the safety and performance of high-voltage connectors in EV inverters, DC-DC converters, and battery systems. This innovation delivers robust, halide-free, and durable material properties, enabling components to endure demanding operating conditions while supporting the automotive industry's transition toward safer and more efficient electric mobility solutions.
In March 2025, SAPA Group SpA, an Italy-based manufacturing company, acquired Megatech Industries AG for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, SAPA aims to strengthen its market leadership by leveraging combined expertise to scale its One-Shot technology across a wider network, diversify its customer portfolio and product range, expand into new regions, and establish a leading European presence in plastic injection molding for the mobility sector. Megatech Industries AG is a Liechtenstein-based manufacturing company that produces injection-molded automotive components.
Major players operating in the injection molded automotive parts market are Magna International Inc., OPmobility Group (formerly, Plastic Omnium), Forvia Group, Samvardhana Motherson Group (Motherson Sumi Systems), Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd., Flex-N-Gate Corporation, Continental AG, Grupo Antolin, Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd., Hyundai Mobis Company Limited, Kautex Textron (Textron Inc.), Inteva Products, Knauf Industries (Knauf Industries Automotive), Minth Group, ABC Technologies, Rochling SE & Co. KG, Novares Group, Summit Polymers Inc., Futaba Industrial Co. Ltd., Mitchell Plastics, Mack Molding Company, Plastikon Industries, REHAU Verwaltungszentrale AG
North America was the largest region in the injection molded automotive parts market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the injection molded automotive parts market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the injection molded automotive parts market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The injection molded automotive parts market consists of sales of bumpers, grilles, door handles, air intake manifolds, and dashboard components. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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