In the automotive industry ecosystem, the auto parts industry is a key support, and its development trend has a profound impact on the overall direction of the automotive industry chain. At present, the global automotive market has undergone changes. Under the influence of multiple factors such as technological innovation, market demand evolution, and policy orientation adjustment, the auto parts industry is showing a series of distinct development trends.
New energy-driven accessories demand blowout
The new energy vehicle market has expanded rapidly in recent years, and the domestic new energy passenger car penetration rate is expected to be close to 60% in 2025. This trend has slowed the growth of demand for traditional fuel vehicle accessories, while new energy exclusive accessories have ushered in explosive growth. As the “heart” of new energy vehicles, power batteries have become the focus of technology iteration and capacity expansion. In order to pursue higher mileage and charging efficiency, the research and development of new battery materials continues to advance. For example, the research and development of solid-state battery-related accessories has become the layout direction of many auto parts companies. Electric drive assembly components, including drive motors, controllers, transmissions, etc., have also made continuous breakthroughs in technology upgrades and production scales as the power performance requirements of new energy vehicles increase. Taking Chongqing Qingshan Industry as an example, its new energy production line operates efficiently and can quickly respond to the diverse product needs of different vehicle manufacturers, demonstrating strong manufacturing capabilities and market adaptability in the field of new energy auto parts. At the same time, as charging piles are important accessories in the use of new energy vehicles, the market demand for their number and layout density has increased sharply with the increase in the number of new energy vehicles. Not only has the construction been accelerated in public areas, but the home charging pile market has also gradually emerged.
Intelligent and high-end reshape the product landscape
Intelligent networking and autonomous driving technologies are reshaping the automotive travel ecosystem and also prompting auto parts products to move towards intelligence and high-end. Various sensors such as millimeter-wave radars and cameras, as the “perception organs” of intelligent driving, continue to rise in demand, and their accuracy, reliability and integration with vehicle systems are constantly optimized. The Internet of Vehicles module enables the interaction of information between vehicles and the outside world, from basic navigation and remote control to more advanced real-time road condition sharing, vehicle formation driving coordination and other functions, and promotes the upgrading of related accessories technology. In terms of high-end, consumers are enthusiastic about personalized car modifications, and the rate of private car modification in the United States has reached 80%. From exterior stickers to color changes and wheel upgrades to high-end interior material replacements and smart driving kits, the high-end auto parts market continues to expand. With the trend of domestic market consumption upgrading, traditional auto parts companies have developed innovative categories such as smart cleaning products and high-end car covers to get rid of homogeneous competition and meet consumers’ pursuit of high-quality and personalized auto parts products.
Repair channel integration and centralization are accelerating
In the current Chinese auto maintenance market, although there are many small roadside shops, with the standardized development of the industry, branded chain repair shops and 4S stores are accelerating the integration of the market. Chain operations rely on unified parts procurement, standardized service processes, professional technical training and other advantages to improve service quality and efficiency and reduce costs. For example, Hengchi Chain Auto Parts, by integrating supply chain resources, provides low-cost and high-quality services to more than 10,000 repair shops, becoming a typical example of industry integration. Branded chain repair shops and 4S stores rely on brand influence and professional image to gain consumer trust more easily, and their market share is gradually increasing. It is expected that by 2030, the market share of the two will increase from less than 30% to more than 50%. Small roadside stores will face integration or elimination, and the market will become more concentrated in large-scale and professional enterprises.
Digitalization and e-commerce change the marketing service model
Digital technology has penetrated the auto parts industry in all aspects, from intelligent manufacturing in the production link to digital management and online platform construction in the sales and service links. In the production process, digital control improves production accuracy and efficiency and realizes customized production. On the sales side, online auto parts platforms have emerged and changed the traditional sales model. Online platforms attract a large number of non-professional consumers and expand market coverage by virtue of rich product displays, detailed product descriptions and simplified purchasing processes. Consumers can easily query product information and compare prices through the Internet, breaking through geographical restrictions to purchase the required auto parts products. With the help of big data analysis on online platforms, companies can accurately grasp consumer needs, optimize product research and development and marketing strategies, and achieve efficient matching of supply and demand.
Environmental protection and sustainable development concepts run through the entire industry process
With the global environmental awareness increasing and relevant regulations becoming stricter, the auto parts industry has fully implemented the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development in material selection, production process and product design. Low-emission and recyclable materials have become the new favorites in auto parts manufacturing to reduce the impact of the entire life cycle of automobiles on the environment. In terms of production technology, enterprises reduce energy consumption and pollutant emissions in the production process through technological innovation. In product design, lightweight design not only helps to improve automobile energy efficiency, reduce rolling resistance and acceleration resistance during driving, save electricity consumption, and indirectly increase the range of electric vehicles, but also reduces the amount of materials used and achieves efficient resource utilization. For example, Zhejiang Huali Auto Parts Technology Co., Ltd. and Spanish companies jointly developed plastic products to replace aluminum shells, which is an active practice of environmental protection and sustainable development concepts.
The auto parts industry is in a period of profound change. Trends such as new energy, intelligence, channel concentration, digitalization and environmental sustainability are intertwined, bringing opportunities and challenges to the industry. Only by keeping up with the trend, increasing investment in technological innovation, optimizing supply chain management, and strengthening brand building can enterprises seize the initiative in fierce market competition, achieve sustainable development, and promote the auto parts industry to a new height.
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Post time: Mar-27-2025
