Product Code: 20538
The Global Automotive Brake Linings Market, valued at USD 8.45 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 4.49% to reach USD 11.00 Billion by 2030. Automotive brake linings are essential consumable friction materials affixed to brake shoes or pads, designed to create the necessary friction against a rotating drum or disc to decelerate or stop a vehicle by converting kinetic energy into thermal energy.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 8.45 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 11.00 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 4.49% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Non-Asbestos Based |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Key Market Drivers
The global automotive brake linings market is significantly shaped by stringent automotive safety regulations and the accelerating growth in electric vehicle adoption. Regulatory bodies consistently introduce new standards to enhance vehicle safety and performance, directly influencing the design and material composition of brake linings. For instance, according to the U. S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in May 2024, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 127 was finalized, mandating automatic emergency braking systems on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029, a measure projected to save at least 360 lives annually. These mandates necessitate the development of more responsive and durable friction materials capable of supporting advanced braking technologies and driving innovation in brake lining compounds.
Key Market Challenges
The inherent volatility in raw material prices presents a substantial challenge to the Global Automotive Brake Linings Market. Fluctuations in the cost of critical inputs such as steel, copper, and various friction materials directly impact manufacturing expenses for brake lining producers. This instability directly erodes profit margins and creates significant budgeting complexities. According to MEMA, in 2023, 85% of automotive original equipment suppliers, on net, indicated increased costs over the preceding twelve months, highlighting pervasive inflationary pressures across the automotive supply chain.
Key Market Trends
The adoption of eco-friendly friction materials marks a significant trend, driven by rising environmental concerns and stringent regulations. This involves phasing out hazardous components like copper from brake lining formulations. An agreement between the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, states, and automotive industry associations, including the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), mandates reducing copper in brake pads to less than 0.5% by weight by 2025. This regulatory push fosters material innovation for alternative compounds that maintain performance while minimizing ecological impact.
Key Market Players
- Federal-Mogul
- TMD Friction
- Nisshinbo
- Akebono
- MAT Holdings
- Bendix
- Carlisle
- Sangsin
- ABS Friction
- Fras-le
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Automotive Brake Linings Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Automotive Brake Linings Market, By Vehicle Type:
- Passenger Cars
- Light Commercial Vehicles
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Automotive Brake Linings Market, By Material Type:
- Asbestos Based Automotive Brake Linings
- Non-Asbestos Based Automotive Brake Linings
Automotive Brake Linings Market, By Sales Channel:
Automotive Brake Linings Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Automotive Brake Linings Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. 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 Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles, Heavy Commercial Vehicles)
- 5.2.2. By Material Type (Asbestos Based Automotive Brake Linings, Non-Asbestos Based Automotive Brake Linings)
- 5.2.3. By Sales Channel (OEM, Aftermarket)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 6.2.2. By Material Type
- 6.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Material Type
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Material Type
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Material Type
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
7. Europe Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 7.2.2. By Material Type
- 7.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Material Type
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.2. France Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Material Type
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Material Type
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Material Type
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Material Type
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Sales Channel
8. Asia Pacific Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 8.2.2. By Material Type
- 8.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Material Type
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.2. India Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Material Type
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Material Type
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Material Type
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Material Type
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Sales Channel
9. Middle East & Africa Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 9.2.2. By Material Type
- 9.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Material Type
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Material Type
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Material Type
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
10. South America Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 10.2.2. By Material Type
- 10.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Material Type
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Material Type
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Automotive Brake Linings Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Material Type
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Automotive Brake Linings Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. Federal-Mogul
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. TMD Friction
- 15.3. Nisshinbo
- 15.4. Akebono
- 15.5. MAT Holdings
- 15.6. Bendix
- 15.7. Carlisle
- 15.8. Sangsin
- 15.9. ABS Friction
- 15.10. Fras-le
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer