Vertical: AutoBase Year: 2018
Market Size (2018)
$3.15B
Projected (2025)
$5.13B
CAGR (2017–2025)
7.1%
Key Players
10+
The plain carbon electric resistance welding (ERW) tubes are primarily use in the steering linkages, steering column, shock absorber, propeller shaft, tie rod, body frames, rear body frames, and axel tube application. The growth of the global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market is driven by the rapid growth of the automotive aftermarket and increasing use of plain carbon ERW tubes in various automotive parts. However, the market growth can be hindered due to the increasing raw material prices.
The global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market is expected to grow at about 7.36% CAGR during the forecast period and reach USD 5,130.9 million by 2025. In 2018, the market was led by Asia-Pacific, with a 41.34% share, followed by Europe and North America with shares of 27.14% and 19.16%, respectively.
The automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market has been segmented based on application, vehicle type, and region. On the basis of application, the frames segment dominated the market with a share of 42.72%, accounting for a value of USD 1,343.6 million in 2018; it is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 5.77% during the forecast period. On the basis of vehicle type, the passenger car segment dominated the market with a share of 66.49%, accounting for a value of USD 2,091.2 million in 2018; it is projected to grow at the CAGR of 6.69% during the forecast period.
The Automotive Plain Carbon ERW Tubes Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2017 to 2025.
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View Subscription PlansAn automotive plain carbon ERW tubes are primarily used across steering linkages, steering column, shock absorber, propeller shaft, tie rod, body frames, rear body frames, and axel tube application. The plain carbon ERW tubes are derived from the major presence of carbon and includes incidental elements in limited amounts such as manganese, silicon, sulphur and phosphorus. These tubes have excellent formability and weldability primarily for cold deformed shapes across automobile body frames and rear body frames.
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View Subscription PlansThis report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2018
Historical Period
2017 – 2017
Forecast Period
2019 – 2025
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2017–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansThe global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market is characterized by the presence of many global, regional, and local vendors. The market is dominated by a few leading companies. Furthermore, stringent government regulations across developed countries and an increase in the demand for advanced materials are the key factors that confront market growth for the manufacturers. The vendors compete based on cost, quality, reliability, and aftermarket product availability. It is crucial for manufacturers to provide cost-effective and high-quality products and services to survive and succeed in an intensely competitive market environment.
The growth of market manufacturers is dependent on vehicle production, government support, and automotive industry development. Additionally, public companies in the market are primarily focusing on acquisitions and improving their product quality and services. JFE Steel Corporation, Innoventive Industries Limited, AK Tube LLC, Tata Precision Tubes, Jindal Pipes Ltd, Hyundai Steel, Nippon Steel Corporation, Arcelormittal, Raxel Tubes, and Tubular Steel Inc. are the main the companies in the global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market.
In 2018, the major players operating in the global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market were primarily focused on acquisition and expansion activities. These companies are expected to strengthen their presence in the global market through acquisitions and by forming long-term partnerships with the OEMs and recognized international exporters during the forecast period. Moreover, the improvement of the global economic scenario and the increasing vehicle production along with the growing efforts to enhance infrastructure in developing nations by the regional government bodies is expected to increase the market share held by the major plain carbon ERW tubes manufacturers.
Michael Porter’s Five Forces model is a framework to study the global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market. Strategic business managers, trying to gain an edge over competing firms in the global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market, can utilize this model to better comprehend the industry, in which the company operates. The components of each of the forces and the degree of impact of each force in the context of the global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market have been broken down and analyzed.
Market estimates by geography (2025)
InsightAsia Pacific leads with $2.38B by 2025.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2017 | 2018 | 2025 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | $1.20B | $1.67B | $2.38B | 9.0% | 46% |
| Rest of the World | $365.10M | $473.40M | $631.00M | 7.1% | 12% |
| Europe | $810.10M | $1.01B | $1.28B | 5.9% | 25% |
| North America | $578.80M | $684.50M | $832.10M | 4.6% | 16% |
| Total | $2.95B | $3.83B | $5.13B | 7.1% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$5.13B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frames | $1.98B | 5.7% | 39% |
| Suspension | $1.37B | 8.1% | 27% |
| Exhaust | $902.60M | 9.9% | 18% |
| Others | $875.00M | 6.7% | 17% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on Automotive Plain Carbon ERW Tubes Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The Automotive Plain Carbon ERW Tubes Market market is projected to reach $5.13B by 2025, growing at 7.1% CAGR. The Frames segment holds the largest share.
The global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market is rapidly growing due to rapid growth of the automotive aftermarket and increasing use of plain carbon ERW tubes in various automotive parts. However, the growth of the market is hampered by increasing raw material prices.
The growth of the automotive industry is primarily dependent on the availability of components and aftermarket service infrastructure, which facilitates a smooth operation through the complete vehicle lifespan. Germany and China are the leading countries, which supply automotive components in the aftermarket.
According to Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), in 2017, Germany exported cars and car components worth USD 207.92 billion, which is the highest figure for any industrial sector in Germany. The automotive component production and sale in China is primarily driven by cost-effective parts and components, increase in new and used car sales, rising disposable income, competitive retail sales, increasing number of automotive service centers, and the ample availability of cost-effective labor and raw materials. Such factors drive the growth of the automotive aftermarket. The growth in automotive component aftermarket results in sufficient availability of components and the growth of aftermarket services, which is expected to improve the sale of vehicles, driving the growth of the components, spare parts, and services required for the maintenance of vehicles. This is expected to positively influence the demand and sale of automotive plain carbon ERW tubes that are widely used in aftermarket applications during the forecast period.
The, growth of automotive aftermarket is expected to increase all over the world during the forecast period. Thus, the impact of the rapid growth of automotive aftermarket on the global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market, is expected to shift from moderate to high during the forecast period.
The increasing urbanization and per capita income and the rise in demand for vehicles in tier 2 and tier 3 cities are the major factors driving the demand for automobiles in the emerging economies. Furthermore, the rising standard of living, and availability of credit system are expected to drive the growth of automotive industry further. The below figure depicts the increase in total vehicle production of India between 2015 and 2018, which is 24.37%.Additionally, the automotive industry in emerging economies is primarily driven by the reduction in purchase tax on the purchase of new cars, growing population, and the increasing integration of advanced technologies in vehicles.
The plain carbon ERW tubes are used in vehicle frames, suspension, exhaust, and other systems as they minimize the machining cost and time as well as it offers uniform thickness, smooth surface, beautiful appearance, and better impact toughness and other mechanical properties. Thus, the developing automotive sector in emerging countries is expected to offer promising growth opportunities for the global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market players during the forecast period.
The raw materials of automotive plain carbon ERW tubes are carbon, silicon, manganese, sulphur and other materials. The prices of such raw materials are continuously increasing with constantly changing trade policies, depleting resources, and increasing demand for such materials from all of the end use industries.
According to the US government in 2017 the average silicon metal spot market price increased by 21% compared with the annual average spot prices in 2016, while in September 2017, the average spot market prices in the US increased by 11% and 18%, for 50%-grade ferrosilicon and 75%-grade ferrosilicon, respectively.
The plain carbon ERW tubes manufacturers are constantly working on reducing the price of automotive plain carbon ERW tubes by developing cost-effective raw material substitutes and additives. Thus, the impact of the increasing raw material prices on the global automotive plain carbon ERW tubes market is expected to shift from high to low over the forecast period.
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Profiles of 107 companies operating in the Automotive Plain Carbon ERW Tubes Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1993 Workforce: ~9,500 Company Working: AK Steel Corporation manufactures flat-rolled carbon, stainless, and electrical steel products. It operates through three segments, namely, automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing, and distributors and converters. The company offers plain carbon ERW tubes under its automotive segment. The ERW carbon steel tubing products are offered for various applications, such as air conditioning, automotive, construction, form equipment/agriculture, heating, and irrigation. The automotive segment covers the manufacturing of high steel products for light and heavy commercial vehicles and electric vehicles. It manufactures advanced tubular products for automotive and other applications using carbon and stainless steel through its subsidiary, AK Tube LLC. The company has major business operations in North America and Europe. It sells carbon steel products primarily to customers in North America.
Company Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan Founded: 2002 Workforce: ~293,557 Company Working: Nippon Steel Corporation is one of the leading companies that designs, manufactures, and supplies products such as plates, bar & wire rods, construction products, pipes & tubes, titanium, and stainless steels. It operates through five business segments, namely, steelmaking and steel fabrication, engineering and construction, system solutions, chemicals, and new materials. The company supplies OCTG under the steelmaking and steel fabrication segment. Some of the other products included under this segment are line pipes and specialty tubes. The company serves several end-use industries including automobiles, resource & energy, construction & civil engineering, railways, shipbuilding, food, and industrial machinery. Nippon Steel Corporation has manufacturing facilities in several countries, including the US, Mexico, Brazil, Sweden, Japan, China, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India. It has sales offices across the globe, including the US, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, UAE, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, and India. The company has three R&D centers in Japan. Osaka Steel Co., Ltd (Japan), Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless Steel Corporation (Japan), Standard Steel, LLC (US), and Ovako AB (Sweden) are some of its key subsidiaries.
Company Headquarters: Japan Founded: 2003 Workforce: ~45,000 Company Working: JFE Steel Corporation is a manufacturer of steel products. It offers its products for various applications, including vehicles, shipbuilding, civil engineering, construction, containers and cans, consumer electronics and appliances, energy, and industrial machinery. The company operates through three segments, namely, steel, engineering, and trading. Plain carbon ERW tubes are offered under its steel segment. The engineering segment includes the construction of essential infrastructure, including waste-to-energy plant, water treatment plants, and bridges. The trading segment covers steel materials, non-ferrous metals, chemical fuels, equipment, marine vessels, and electronics. The company has major production and sales bases located in Japan, Egypt, India, China, Mexico, the US, Thailand, the UAE, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. It has six major research and development centers in Japan.
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1994 Workforce: ~200 Company Working: Tubular Steel Inc. is engaged in manufacturing ERW mechanical tubing. It has a diverse product line of carbon rolled mild steel, high-strength low alloy, ultra-high-strength low alloy, and dual-phase materials ERW tubes, which are available in round, square, rectangle, or custom shapes. The company offers tubing solutions for various applications, namely, automotive, fitness, furniture & gardening, and healthcare. It primarily specializes in manufacturing and distributing plain carbon ERW tubes for the automotive industry. The company supplies tubes for indoor and office furniture, lawnmowers, snowblowers, barbecues, trailers, and gardening accessories for fitness and gardening applications. For healthcare instruments, it supplies walkers, hospital beds, and therapeutic equipment. The company has a presence in the US and Canada. It has three sales offices in North America.
Company Headquarters: India Founded: 1970 Workforce: N/A Company Working: Jindal Pipes Ltd is a manufacturer of ERW, black and galvanized steel pipes and tubes. It offers customers a range of ERW MS pipes, ERW boiler tubes, API line pipes, OCTG casting tubes, and ERW galvanized tubes. Plain carbon ERW tubes are included under ERW galvanized pipes. It offers pipes and tubes in different thickness from 2.00mmto 9.50mm with outer diameters (OD) ranging from 1/2' to 14' NB (Nominal Bore). These pipes and tubes conform to various national and international standards. The company offers its products for various applications, including automotive, agriculture, oil, refinery, public health, housing, irrigation, engineering, and firefighting. It manufactures galvanized iron (GI) tubes using low carbon and high carbon steel coils. L & T Limited, Reliance Industries Ltd., and Assam Gas Co. Ltd are some of its major clients.
Company Headquarters: India Founded: N/A Workforce: N/A Company Working: Tata Precision Tubes, a division of Tata Steel, is engaged in manufacturing steel tubes for various applications in diverse industrial sectors such as automotive, boiler, hydroforming, and general engineering applications. It operates through three segments, namely, conveyance tubes, structural tubes, and precision tubes. The company offers carbon ERW tubes for propeller shaft tubes, steering linkage tubes, shock absorbers, and chassis tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles. It offers products with an advanced combination of strength and formability. The company has key business operations in India. Honda, Ashok Leyland, Bajaj Auto Ltd, TVS Motor Company, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp Ltd., and Dana Limited are some of its major customers.
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