Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market is segmented By Vehicle Type (Two Wheelers, Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles), By Component (Electric Wire, Connectors, Terminals, Others), By Application (Body Wiring Harness, Engine Wiring Harness, Chassis Wiring Harness, HVAC Wiring Harness, Sensors Wiring Harness), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Automotive Wiring Harness Market Overview
The Global "Automotive Wiring Harness Market" is predicted to reach a high CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).
A wiring harness is a combination of wires, terminals, and connectors that covers the entire vehicle. They transfer information and electric power to different parts of the vehicle like the circulatory system and respiratory system of the human body. The increase in the sales of electric vehicles all over the world is driving the market of automotive wiring harnesses.
Automotive Wiring Harness Market Summary
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Details |
Market CAGR |
High |
Segments Covered |
By Vehicle Type, By Component, By Application, and By Region |
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Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other vital insights. |
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Asia Pacific |
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Automotive Wiring Harness Market Dynamics
The major factors driving the Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market are the increasing sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in different parts of the world. The increase in the sales of electric vehicles in countries such as Norway, Sweden, Netherlands etc is also driving the market growth for automotive wiring harnesses.
The increasing sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles are driving the market growth for the automotive wiring harness
The increase in sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in different parts of the world is driving the market growth for automotive wiring harnesses. According to the report by the International Organization of motor vehicles manufacturers (OICA), the Asia-Pacific countries like China, Japan, the USA, Germany, India and France were ranked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 with 20.17 million, 3.8 million, 3.4 million, 2.9 million, 2.433 million and 1.65 million respectively passengers cars sold in 2020 and number of passengers cars sold in China, USA, Japan, India, France and South Korea were 21.4 million, 4.7 million, 4.3 million, 2.9 million, 2.214 million and 1.497 million respectively in 2019. The number of passenger cars sold in the world was 63.7 million in 2019 and 53.5 million in 2020. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturer’s report car sales dropped in 2020 by 13.8% in comparison to 2019. According to the report by the International Organization of motor vehicles manufacturers (OICA), the total number of commercial vehicles sold in the world reduced from 26.69 million in 2019 to 24.37 million in 2020. The USA, China, Canada, Japan and India were ranked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in terms of sales of commercial vehicles with a total of 11.1 million, 5.1 million, 1.2 million, 0.78 million and 0.505 million units sold in 2020 and a total of 12.3 million, 4.3 million, 1.44 million, 0.89 million and 0.85 million units sold in 2019.
The increasing demand for electric vehicles in several parts of the world is driving the market growth for automotive wiring harness
The demand for electric vehicles is increasing in several countries of the world due to government policies to reduce pollution and even countries are focussing to remove the dependency on petrol and diesel as there is a monopoly of several oil-producing countries which according to their interests and profits produce more or less crude oil which affects the price of crude oil and in turn affecting the citizens of oil-importing countries like due to the less supply and more demand issue the current price of petrol and diesel is above INR 100 and INR 85 respectively in several states of India. According to the report, the number of electric vehicles sold increased by 39% in 2020 with 3.1 million units sold and the share of electric vehicles sold among the sales of passenger cars increased to 4.5% in 2020. This increase sales of electric vehicles are driving the market growth of automotive wiring harnesses. Tesla Model 3 and Wuling Hongguang mini EV were the most sold electric cars in 2020 with a total of 365000 units and 119000 units sold.
The high maintenance cost due to rusting of metal and availability of alternative connectors are hampering the market growth for the automotive wiring harness market
COVID-19 Impact Analysis on Automotive Wiring Harness Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many industries due to the disruption in the supply chain, as there were full or partial lockdowns in many countries of the world and restrictions across borders and closure of airports hampered world trade. The construction sector was also severely affected due to covid-19 as there was disruption of the supply chain and people preferred health over their jobs. Companies couldn’t operate with proper covid norms. It was also difficult for staff and workers to work with social distancing norms. affected severely as many workers returned to their homes during covid-19 resulting in a massive loss for the industry. The sales of passenger cars decreased during the covid-19 pandemic which hampered the market growth for automotive wiring harnesses. According to the report by the International Organization of motor vehicles manufacturers (OICA), the Asia-Pacific countries like China, Japan, the USA, Germany, India, and France were ranked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 with 20.17 million, 3.8 million, 3.4 million, 2.9 million, 2.433 million and 1.65 million respectively passengers cars sold in 2020 and number of passengers cars sold in China, USA, Japan, India, France, and South Korea were 21.4 million, 4.7 million, 4.3 million, 2.9 million, 2.214 million and 1.497 million respectively in 2019. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturer’s report car sales dropped in 2020 by 13.8% in comparison to 2019. The number of passenger cars sold in the world was 63.7 million in 2019 and 53.5 million in 2020. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturer’s report car sales dropped in 2020 by 13.8% in comparison to 2019. According to the report by the International Organization of motor vehicles manufacturers (OICA), the total number of commercial vehicles sold in the world reduced from 26.69 million in 2019 to 24.37 million in 2020. The USA, China, Canada, Japan, and India were ranked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in terms of sales of commercial vehicles with a total of 11.1 million, 5.1 million, 1.2 million, 0.78 million and 0.505 million units sold in 2020 and a total of 12.3 million, 4.3 million, 1.44 million, 0.89 million and 0.85 million units sold in 2019.
An increase in the sales of electric vehicles during the pandemic in 2020 is driving the market growth for automotive wiring harnesses. . According to the report, the number of electric vehicles sold increased by 39% in 2020 with 3.1 million units sold and the share of electric vehicles sold among the sales of passenger cars increased to 4.5% in 2020. This increase sales of electric vehicles are driving the market growth of automotive wiring harnesses.
Automotive Wiring Harness Market Segment Analysis
The Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market is segmented based on Vehicle Type, Component, Application and Region.
Based on the Vehicle Type, the Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market is segmented into Two Wheelers, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles.
The Passenger cars segment within Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market was valued at USD billion in 2020 and a growth in market size is predicted leading to a market size worth USD billion by 2028, growing at a High CAGR during the forecast period (2021-2028). The Passenger cars segment has the highest market share due to the large demand and sales of passenger cars in several parts of the world. The development of electric passenger cars is also driving the market growth of automotive wiring harnesses. According to the report by the International Organization of motor vehicles manufacturers (OICA), the Asia-Pacific countries like China, Japan, the USA, Germany, India, and France were ranked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 with 20.17 million, 3.8 million, 3.4 million, 2.9 million, 2.433 million and 1.65 million respectively passengers cars sold in 2020 and number of passengers cars sold in China, USA, Japan, India, France, and South Korea were 21.4 million, 4.7 million, 4.3 million, 2.9 million, 2.214 million and 1.497 million respectively in 2019. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturer’s report car sales dropped in 2020 by 13.8% in comparison to 2019. An increase in sales of electric vehicles is also driving the market growth.
The commercial cars segment is also expected to grow in the future as it is witnessing an increase in sales but during the covid-19 sales decreased like the sales of passenger cars. The total number of commercial vehicles sold in the world was 26.69 million in 2019 and 24.37 million in 2020.
Based on the Component, the Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market is segmented into Electric Wire, Connectors, Terminals, and Others.
Based on the Application, the Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market is segmented into Body Wiring Harness, Engine Wiring Harness, Chassis Wiring Harness, HVAC Wiring Harness, and Sensors Wiring Harness.
Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market Geographical Share
Based on the Region, Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market is segmented as - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, The Middle East, Africa, and South America.
The Asia-Pacific region had a market share of in 2020 and is expected to hold by 2028. The Asia-Pacific region has the highest market share among all the regions as the demand from countries like India, China, Japan and South Korea is increasing for passenger cars and even sales of passenger cars are increasing in the region. According to the report by the International Organization of motor vehicles manufacturers (OICA), the Asia-Pacific countries like China, Japan, India, South Korea were ranked 1, 2, 5, 8 in terms of total passengers cars sold with 20.17 million, 3.8 million, 2.433 million and 1.6 million respectively in 2020 and number of passengers cars sold in China, Japan, India, South Korea were 21.4 million, 4.3 million, 2.9 million and 1.497 million respectively in 2019. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturer’s report car sales dropped in 2020 by 13.8% in comparison to 2019. According to the report by the International Organization of motor vehicles manufacturers (OICA), the total number of commercial vehicles sold in the world reduced from 26.69 million in 2019 to 24.37 million in 2020. China, Japan and India were ranked 2, 4, 5 in terms of sales of commercial vehicles in the world with a total of 5.1 million, 0.78 million, and 0.505 million units sold in 2020 and a total of 4.3 million, 0.89 million, and 0.85 million units sold in 2019.
Automotive Wiring Harness Market Companies
The Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market is fragmented with key global players in the market and there are many large companies in the market. Some of the major companies contributing to the market's growth are - Delphi Automotive LLP, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Lear Corporation, THB Group, SPARK MINDA, Samvardhana Motherson Group, Nexans Auto electric, Yazaki Corporation, Yura Corporation, and many others.
Mergers and Acquisitions, agreements, expansions, joint ventures, etc increases competition in the market like Dhoot Transmission acquired a Bangalore-based company called San Electromec in February 2019. Lear Corporation acquired M&N plastics in March 2021. Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd established a new base in Vietnam for increasing the production capacity of Wire Harness in September 2020. Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd also expanded the production center of the automotive wire harnesses in the Philippines in May 2018.
New Innovations, New products, services launched also increase competition between companies and many companies are developing innovative technologies. Partnerships and Collaborations between companies are also making the market more competitive. Divestments and investments by the company and split of companies are also making the market quite competitive.
Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd
Overview:
Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd is a Japanese company dealing with electric and electronic equipment. The company is a part of one of the largest Japanese conglomerate companies called Fukukawa Zaibatsu. The headquarters of the company is located in Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan. The company under the given segments - Electronics and automotive systems, Energy and industrial products, light metals, metals, and telecommunications. The electronics and automotive systems segment include wire harnesses for automobiles, Magnet wires, etc. The energy and industrial products include copper wire rods, semiconductor processing tapes, microcellular foam, etc. The company is also listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a part of the Nikkei 225 stock index. The company was founded by Furukawa Ichibei in Yokohama, Japan in 1884.
Product Portfolio:
- Corrosion-proof Terminal for Aluminium Wire
- Aluminum Wire Harness
- Sliding Door Harness
- BUS Harness
- High Voltage Harnesses for Electric Vehicles
- High Voltage Junction Boxes / Molded Busbar for Electric Vehicles
Key Development
- Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd established a new base in Vietnam for increasing the production capacity of Wire Harness in September 2020.
- The company expanded the production centre of the automotive wire harnesses in the Philippines in May 2018.
- The company hosted an event called Skill Olympics in July 2019.
Financial Overview
The major shareholders of the company are Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd., Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd, Mizuho Bank Pension Fund, Asset Management One Co. Ltd, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP with market shares of 6.86%, 4.99%, 3.42%, 2.98%, 2.89% respectively. The company is also listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a part of the Nikkei 225 stock index.