Market Forecast by Regions and Countries (North America, Europe, LATAM, Middle East, Asia and Africa), By Components (Exhaust Manifold, Muffler, Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor, Exhaust Pipes), By Fuel Type (Gasoline, Diesel), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicles) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC13211619 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jun 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 300 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
Global Automotive Exhaust Systems Market was valued at USD 44.1 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 71.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7%.
Report Name | Global Automotive Exhaust Systems Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
Market Size | USD 71.1 billion by 2031 |
CAGR | 7% |
Growing Sector | Auto Components |
Global Automotive Exhaust Systems Market report thoroughly covers the market by Regions and Countries, by Components, by Fuel Type, and by Vehicle Type.The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according tothe current and future market dynamics.
With global car production on the rise and emissions rules tightening, exhaust systems are in high demand. Manufacturers are innovating with lightweight designs and cleaner technologies to comply with modern standards. And though EVs are gaining ground, the majority of vehicles still use combustion engines, keeping exhaust systems a key component of the auto industry for now. Even though the auto industry is moving toward electrification, conventional vehicles are still very much in use. That’s why exhaust systems remain a key part of the industry. In the coming years, they'll continue to be essential as manufacturers aim to reduce emissions and meet regulations, all while supporting a world that still largely depends on internal combustion engines.
According to 6Wresearch, the Global Automotive Exhaust Systems Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7% from 2025-2031. Tough emissions rules and a global push for cleaner air are reshaping the automotive exhaust systems market. Standards like Euro 6 and BS-VI are forcing manufacturers to adopt more advanced technologies, including filters and converters that cut down on harmful emissions. Global Automotive Exhaust Systems Market Growth is being fueled by rising vehicle production in Asia and other developing regions, increasing demand for efficient and compliant systems. Thanks to advancements in technology, these systems are now lighter and more efficient. Even as electric vehicles gain attention, hybrids still require exhaust components, helping the market maintain steady growth.
Challenges are present in the market. The shift toward electric vehicles, which don’t use exhaust systems, could shrink demand in the future. Meanwhile, research, development, and stricter emission standards are driving up costs for manufacturers. Price volatility in essential metals like platinum and palladium complicates production costs and earnings. Because regulations differ from country to country, companies must adjust their products to fit local rules, which complicates global business. Plus, competition from affordable manufacturers, especially across Asia, is causing prices to fall and making it harder for established brands to maintain their foothold.
The Global Automotive Exhaust Systems Industryis evolving with a strong focus on reducing emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency. Key trends include the adoption of lightweight materials, integration of after-treatment devices like diesel particulate filters (DPF), and increased use of stainless steel for durability. Growth in hybrid and electric vehicle platforms is influencing system redesigns to meet tighter environmental standards. Emerging economies are witnessing higher vehicle production, further fueling market demand. Technological advancements are shaping quieter, more efficient, and eco-friendly exhaust solutions globally.
Investors are increasingly drawn to the Global Automotive Exhaust Systems Marketdue to stricter emissions norms and rising global vehicle production. Opportunities lie in innovations such as lightweight components, catalytic converter advancements, and integrated thermal management. Demand is especially high in emerging regions due to rapid industrialization and regulatory alignment with global standards. Companies focusing on eco-efficient technologies, electric vehicle adaptability, and smart exhaust solutions are well-positioned for growth. Sustainable investments in R&D and strategic partnerships with OEMs offer strong long-term returns.
Key players dominating the global automotive exhaust systems market include Faurecia, Tenneco Inc., Eberspächer Group, and Futaba Industrial Co. These companies lead in innovation, emission control technologies, and global OEM partnerships. Their focus lies on lightweight materials, modular designs, and advanced filtration systems that meet evolving environmental regulations.
Governments worldwide are enacting stringent regulations to control vehicular emissions, significantly impacting the exhaust systems market. Policies like Euro 6 in Europe, Bharat Stage VI in India, and the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in the U.S. are compelling automakers to upgrade exhaust technologies. These rules promote the adoption of advanced catalytic converters, selective catalytic reduction (SCR), and diesel particulate filters (DPF). Incentives for low-emission vehicles and penalties for non-compliance drive innovation. Compliance is now a key performance factor for automotive manufacturers globally.
The future of the Global Automotive Exhaust Systems Marketlies in innovation and adaptation to cleaner technologies. As electric vehicles grow, exhaust systems for hybrids and ICE vehicles will require smarter, lighter, and more efficient designs. The shift toward biofuels and hydrogen-powered engines may also redefine exhaust requirements. Growth in emerging economies and stricter global emissions laws will continue to drive demand for advanced systems. Companies investing in R&D, sustainability, and OEM collaborations will lead the market transformation over the next decade.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, The Asia-Pacific region is the dominant force in the global automotive exhaust system market. Within this region, China leads due to its massive automotive production scale, followed by India and Japan. The dominance is driven by rapid industrialization, rising disposable incomes, increased vehicle ownership, and stringent emission regulations such as China 6 and Bharat Stage VI (India), which require advanced exhaust systems.
The Catalytic Converter holds the largest market share. This is due to its essential function in controlling harmful emissions such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides. With environmental standards becoming stricter worldwide, especially in Europe and Asia, catalytic converters are now mandatory in most vehicles, both gasoline and diesel, making them the most widely adopted component.
Gasolinepowered vehicles dominate the exhaust system market over diesel. This is mainly because gasoline engines are more common globally in passenger cars—especially in North America, Asia, and Latin America. Additionally, many regions have started discouraging diesel engines due to their higher particulate and NOx emissions, further solidifying gasoline's lead in this segment.
Passenger cars account for the largest share in terms of vehicle type. Their global dominance stems from high production volumes, growing urban populations, and increased demand for personal mobility. These vehicles are subject to emission norms, thus requiring full exhaust system setups, including catalytic converters, mufflers, and sensorsboosting their share over commercial vehicles.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Components, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fuel Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Trends |
6 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Components, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Exhaust Manifold, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Muffler, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.4 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Catalytic Converter, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.5 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Oxygen Sensor, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.6 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Exhaust Pipes, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Gasoline, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Diesel, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Passenger Car, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Vehicles, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Automotive exhaust systems Market, Overview & Analysis |
7.1 North America Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 North America Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Components, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 North America Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.5 North America Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Latin America (LATAM) Automotive exhaust systems Market, Overview & Analysis |
8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.1 Brazil Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.2 Mexico Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.3 Argentina Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Components, 2021 - 2031 |
8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8.5 Latin America (LATAM) Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2031 |
9 Asia Automotive exhaust systems Market, Overview & Analysis |
9.1 Asia Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 Asia Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.1 India Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.2 China Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.3 Japan Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.4 Rest of Asia Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.3 Asia Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Components, 2021 - 2031 |
9.4 Asia Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Type, 2021 - 2031 |
9.5 Asia Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Africa Automotive exhaust systems Market, Overview & Analysis |
10.1 Africa Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Africa Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.1 South Africa Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.2 Egypt Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.3 Nigeria Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.4 Rest of Africa Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.3 Africa Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Components, 2021 - 2031 |
10.4 Africa Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Type, 2021 - 2031 |
10.5 Africa Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Europe Automotive exhaust systems Market, Overview & Analysis |
11.1 Europe Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Europe Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.1 United Kingdom Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.2 Germany Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.3 France Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.4 Rest of Europe Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.3 Europe Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Components, 2021 - 2031 |
11.4 Europe Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Type, 2021 - 2031 |
11.5 Europe Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Middle East Automotive exhaust systems Market, Overview & Analysis |
12.1 Middle East Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Middle East Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.2 UAE Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.3 Turkey Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.3 Middle East Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Components, 2021 - 2031 |
12.4 Middle East Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Type, 2021 - 2031 |
12.5 Middle East Automotive exhaust systems Market, Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Type, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
15 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Opportunity Assessment, By Components, 2021 & 2031F |
15.3 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fuel Type, 2021 & 2031F |
15.4 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle Type, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Global Automotive exhaust systems Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |