Automotive Transmission Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Vehicle Type, By Transmission Type, By Fuel Type, By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Automotive Transmission Market was valued at USD 166.16 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 234.87 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period. The automotive transmission market is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. The growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles has led to the adoption of advanced transmission systems such as dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) and continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), which offer improved fuel economy and smoother driving experiences. Simultaneously, the rise of electric and hybrid vehicles is prompting the development of specialized transmission systems tailored to electric drivetrains, further expanding the market.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 166.16 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 234.87 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	5.6%
Fastest Growing Segment	Passenger Car
Largest Market	North America

Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on reducing vehicle weight to enhance fuel efficiency and meet stringent emission regulations. for Instance, General Motors (GM) announced an USD 888 million investment to develop a next-generation V-8 engine at a New York plant, marking the most significant engine investment in GM's history. This initiative aims to bolster North American manufacturing operations and support the production of advanced transmission systems. The use of lightweight materials like aluminum and high-strength steel composites in transmission components is becoming more prevalent. Advanced manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, enable the production of complex, lightweight transmission parts with optimized designs. This trend not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also improves vehicle performance and reduces operating costs. However, the market faces challenges such as the high cost of advanced transmission systems and the complexity of maintenance.

Key Market Drivers

Adoption of Advanced Transmission Technologies

The automotive industry is increasingly adopting advanced transmission technologies such as dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) and continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) to enhance fuel efficiency and provide smoother driving experiences. These technologies allow for quicker gear shifts and better power delivery, contributing to improved vehicle performance and reduced fuel consumption. As consumer demand for fuel-efficient vehicles rises, automakers are investing in these advanced transmission systems to meet market expectations.

Key Market Challenges

High Cost of Advanced Transmission Systems

The development and implementation of advanced transmission systems, such as dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) and continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), involve significant research and development expenses. These systems also require specialized manufacturing processes and materials, contributing to higher production costs. The increased cost of these advanced systems can make vehicles equipped with them less affordable for consumers, potentially limiting their widespread adoption, particularly in price-sensitive markets.

Key Market Trends

Increased Demand for Fuel-Efficient Transmissions

As fuel efficiency becomes more critical due to rising fuel prices and environmental regulations, automakers are focusing on developing transmission systems that help improve fuel economy. Dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) and continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) are being increasingly favored for their ability to optimize fuel usage. These systems enable smoother gear shifts and better power distribution, contributing to enhanced fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. This trend is expected to continue as both consumers and manufacturers prioritize fuel efficiency. In January 2024, Tata Motors introduced Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. The company has opened bookings for the Tiago and Tigor iCNG AMT models. With the integration of Twin Cylinder CNG technology to maximize boot space and the addition of automatic transmission, Tata Motors is establishing a new benchmark in the CNG vehicle segment.

Key Market Players

ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Hyundai Transys Inc.
DENSO Corporation
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.
JATCO Ltd.
Aisin Corporation
Magna International Inc.
BorgWarner Inc.
GKN Automotive Limited
Valeo S.A.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Automotive Transmission Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Automotive Transmission Market, By Transmission Type:

Automatic
Manual
Dual Clutch
Continuously Variable

Automotive Transmission Market, By Vehicle Type:

Passenger Car
Light Commercial Vehicle
Heavy Commercial Vehicle
Electric Vehicle
Others

Automotive Transmission Market, By Fuel Type:

Gasoline
Diesel

Automotive Transmission Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe & CIS
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Spain
- Italy
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Turkey
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Automotive Transmission Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Introduction

1.1. Research Tenure Considered
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Scope of the Market
1.4. Markets Covered
1.5. Years Considered for Study
1.6. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Regions

4. Global Automotive Transmission Market Outlook

4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 4.1.1. By Value
4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 4.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis (Automatic, Manual, Dual Clutch, Continuously Variable)
- 4.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis (Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Electric Vehicle, Others)
- 4.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis (Gasoline, Diesel)
- 4.2.4. By Regional Market Share Analysis
- 4.2.5. By Top 5 Companies Market Share Analysis, Others (2024)
4.3. Automotive Transmission Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

5. North America Automotive Transmission Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
- 5.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
- 5.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
- 5.2.4. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.4.1. United States Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 5.2.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.1.1.1. By Value
    - 5.2.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.1.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.1.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.4.2. Canada Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 5.2.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.2.1.1. By Value
    - 5.2.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.2.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.2.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.4.3. Mexico Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 5.2.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.3.1.1. By Value
    - 5.2.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.3.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.3.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis

6. Europe & CIS Automotive Transmission Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.4. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.4.1. France Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 6.2.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.1.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.1.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.1.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.4.2. Germany Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 6.2.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.2.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.2.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.2.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.4.3. United Kingdom Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 6.2.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.3.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.3.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.3.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.4.4. Italy Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 6.2.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.4.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.4.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.4.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.4.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.4.5. Spain Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 6.2.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.5.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.5.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.5.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.5.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis

7. Asia-Pacific Automotive Transmission Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.4. By Country Share Analysis
  - 7.2.4.1. China Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 7.2.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.1.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.1.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.1.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.4.2. Japan Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 7.2.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.2.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.2.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.2.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.4.3. India Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 7.2.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.3.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.3.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.3.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.4.4. South Korea Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 7.2.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.4.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.4.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.4.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.4.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis

8. Middle East & Africa Automotive Transmission Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.4. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.4.1. South Africa Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 8.2.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.1.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.1.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.1.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.4.2. Saudi Arabia Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 8.2.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.2.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.2.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.2.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.4.3. UAE Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 8.2.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.3.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.3.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.3.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.4.4. Turkey Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 8.2.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.4.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.4.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.4.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.4.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis

9. South America Automotive Transmission Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.4. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 9.2.4.1. Brazil Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 9.2.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 9.2.4.1.1.1. By Value
    - 9.2.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 9.2.4.1.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.4.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.4.1.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis
  - 9.2.4.2. Argentina Automotive Transmission Market Outlook
    - 9.2.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 9.2.4.2.1.1. By Value
    - 9.2.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 9.2.4.2.2.1. By Transmission Type Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.4.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.4.2.2.3. By Fuel Type Market Share Analysis

10. Market Dynamics

10.1. Drivers
10.2. Challenges

11. Market Trends & Developments

12. Policy and Regulatory Landscape

13. Economic Profile

14. Porters Five Forces Analysis

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Company Profiles
- 15.1.1. ZF Friedrichshafen AG
  - 15.1.1.1. Company Details
  - 15.1.1.2. Transmission Types
  - 15.1.1.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.1.1.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.1.1.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.1.1.6. Key Management Personnel
- 15.1.2. Hyundai Transys Inc.
- 15.1.3. DENSO Corporation
- 15.1.4. Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.
- 15.1.5. JATCO Ltd.
- 15.1.6. Aisin Corporation
- 15.1.7. Magna International Inc.
- 15.1.8. BorgWarner Inc.
- 15.1.9. GKN Automotive Limited
- 15.1.10. Valeo S.A.