The global automotive drive shaft market size reached USD 17.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 24.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.05% during 2025-2033.
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 17.1 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 24.9 Billion |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 4.05% |
An automotive drive shaft refers to a motorized component that transfers the power produced by the engine from the gearbox to the rear axle and front axle to move the vehicle. This torque is transferred between components that are separated by distance. It consists of the inboard constant velocity joint, connecting shaft, and outboard fixed joint generally made using steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber. An automotive drive shaft is strong and lightweight and can absorb engine torque, perform well under stress, and withstand extreme temperatures, due to which it is commonly used in commercial and passenger vehicles. Other product benefits include low running costs, smoothness, absence of oil spills, reliability, and clean operation.
The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) across the globe is creating a positive outlook for the market. Automotive drive shaft enhances durability and efficiency while optimizing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) performance. In line with this, inflating fuel prices and the implementation of various government initiatives to control emission levels are favoring the market growth. Apart from this, manufacturers are inclining toward fiber-reinforced polymer composites over steel to manufacture lightweight automotive drive shafts. Such advancements assist in maintaining the performance and rigidness of the drive shaft, increasing fuel efficiency, and providing higher torque capacity, which is providing an impetus to the market growth. Additionally, key players are adopting clean manufacturing processes, such as electron beam welding, that offer a high level of reliability with no oxidation. This, in turn, is positively influencing the market growth. Other factors, including the increasing demand for hollow shafts, rising disposable incomes, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities in the automotive industry, are supporting the market growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global automotive drive shaft market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on drive shaft type, design type, position type, material, vehicle type and sales channel.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Advanced Composite Products & Technology Inc., American Axle & Manufacturing Inc., Dana Incorporated, Hyundai Wia Corporation (Hyundai Motor Group), IFA Group, JTEKT Corporation, Melrose Industries PLC, Meritor Inc. (Cummins Inc.), Neapco Inc., Nexteer Automotive, NKN Ltd. and NTN Corporation.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Drive Shaft Type, Design Type, Position Type, Material, Vehicle Type, Sales Channel, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | Advanced Composite Products & Technology Inc., American Axle & Manufacturing Inc., Dana Incorporated, Hyundai Wia Corporation (Hyundai Motor Group), IFA Group, JTEKT Corporation, Melrose Industries PLC, Meritor Inc. (Cummins Inc.), Neapco Inc., Nexteer Automotive, NKN Ltd. and NTN Corporation |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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The global automotive drive shaft market was valued at USD 17.1 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global automotive drive shaft market to exhibit a CAGR of 4.05% during 2025-2033.
The rising demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs), along with the growing adoption of automotive drive shaft to enhance the efficiency and optimize Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) performance of automobiles, is primarily driving the global automotive drive shaft market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous manufacturing units for automotive drive shaft.
Based on the drive shaft type, the global automotive drive shaft market can be segmented into single piece, multi-piece, and slip-in-tube drive shaft. Currently, single piece holds the largest market share.
Based on the material, the global automotive drive shaft market has been divided into steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber. Among these, steel currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the vehicle type, the global automotive drive shaft market can be categorized into passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle. Currently, passenger vehicle accounts for the majority of the global market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global automotive drive shaft market include Advanced Composite Products & Technology Inc., American Axle & Manufacturing Inc., Dana Incorporated, Hyundai Wia Corporation (Hyundai Motor Group), IFA Group, JTEKT Corporation, Melrose Industries PLC, Meritor Inc. (Cummins Inc.), Neapco Inc., Nexteer Automotive, NKN Ltd., and NTN Corporation.