Automotive Sunroof Market Statistics, 2030
The global automotive sunroof market size was $5,753.53 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $13,647.66 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2021 to 2030.
The key factors that drive the growth of the global automotive sunroof market are innovation in glass technology and rise in demand for safety, comfort, and convenience features. However, high integration & maintenance costs and low penetration of power sunroof in low segment vehicles hamper the market growth. Moreover, the increasing penetration of solar sunroofs in electric vehicles and surging sales of vehicles are anticipated to create ample opportunities for the market's growth during the forecast period.
Automotive sunroof is an opening on the top of the car that allows fresh air and light to enter the vehicle's interior. It increases the comfort level of passengers by providing better air circulation and offering superior brightness and illumination during the daytime. Sunroofs are either transparent or non-transparent panels that manually or electrically operated, and are available in many sizes, shapes, and styles depending on the type of car. At present, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are developing advanced technologies to manufacture sunroofs, including composite materials for developing lightweight sunroof solutions, thus increasing their demand in the industry.
For instance, Tesla expanded its fixed glass roof concept by having an ‘all-glass roof’ in vehicles such as the Model 3 and Model Y, enabling even greater visibility of the surrounding environment as the glass extends beyond the rear pillar. In addition, owing to increasing adoption in medium segment vehicles by indigenous OEMs, the volume growth of panoramic sunroof has dominated in emerging markets such as APAC countries and Latin America
The global automotive sunroof market is segmented on the basis of material type, vehicle type, and region. Based on the material type, the market is categorized into glass & fabric material. The glass segment is further classified into tilt & slide sunroof, panoramic sunroof, pop-up sunroof, and solar sunroof. Based on the vehicle type, the market is categorized into gasoline-powered vehicle & electric-powered vehicle. The gasoline-powered vehicle segment is sub-segmented into hatchback, sedan and sport utility vehicle (SUV). The electric-powered vehicles are further classified into battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). Based on region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The key automotive sunroof market manufacturers are Aisin Corporation, Automotive Sunroof-Customcraft (ASC) Inc., BOS Group, CIE Automotive, Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V., Inteva Products, Magna International Inc., Johnan America, Inc., Webasto Group, and Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd.
Innovation in glass technology
The sunroof glass manufacturers use various attributes with technological advancements that help create multiple types of glasses, such as tempered glass, laminated glass, and green glass, which can protect from ultraviolet rays. Installing sunroofs provides better air circulation than vehicles without sunroofs. Moreover, sunroofs equipped with glazing technology lower noise and improve thermal comfort during the summer. For instance, Tesla expanded its fixed glass roof concept by having an ‘all-glass roof’ in vehicles such as the Model 3 and Model Y, enabling even greater visibility of the surrounding environment as the glass extends beyond the rear pillar. In addition, premium OEMs such as BMW AG, Audi AG, and Daimler AG are continuously investing in R&D for incorporating solar sunroofs in their cars for improving the efficiency of electric vehicles. Hence, such technological advancements & innovation in glass technology majorly drive the automotive sunroof industry.
Rise in the demand for safety, comfort, and convenience features
The increase in demand for safety, comfort, and aesthetic features has led to several technological advancements in vehicles, such as installing sunroofs that allow better air circulation. In India, Kia Seltos and recently Hyundai Venue are the ones to sport the sunroof. The demand for sunroof by the Indian audience has pushed the automakers to provide the sunroof even in the hatchback segment, with the greater need for comfort & convenience features. For example, AGC Automotive developed glazing technologies that reduce noise and increase thermal comfort in summer to deliver a pleasant experience.
Moreover, rise in advanced technologies to remove fog or frost from the windows enhances visibility in all weather conditions with better illumination, subsequently increasing the passengers' comfort level inside. For instance, in 2021, Webasto Group launched the Roof Sensor Module to shape the future of autonomous driving with a camera, radar, and lidar technologies to detect obstacles, road users, and hazards in all weather conditions. Hence, increased safety, comfort level, and convenient features in the upcoming models are expected to drive the automotive sunroof market.
Low penetration of power sunroof in low segment vehicles
The overall cost of a powered sunroof is high as it acts as a top-notch luxury feature and the adoption rate in low segments, especially in sedan and hatchback, is lower than luxurious cars. For instance, most luxury cars have a sunroof, and some even have both moonroof and sunroof in India in the higher-end variants. Moreover, Tata Hexa and Honda WR-V models offer the cheapest sunroof that does not match the features of advanced sunroof compared to SUV or luxurious vehicles.
Therefore, the growth of the automotive sunroof industry is expected to be subdued owing to direct increase in the drastic cost of the vehicle, due to penetration in the low segment. Thus, lack of quality & low penetration of power sunroof in low segment vehicles hinders the automotive sunroof market.
Increase in penetration of solar sunroof in electric vehicles across the globe
The automotive solar sunroof comes in all forms, such as pop-up, in-built, tile and slide, and top mount mounted on the top of the vehicle roof. Solar sunroofs are made from glass with inlaid photovoltaic solar cells in the glass. Furthermore, the rising demand for electric vehicles in developed and developing countries boosts the solar sunroof system in the EV segment. For instance, Panasonic made the 180-watt roof for the Toyota Prius Prime model at the Japanese market to make the equivalent amount of energy for 3–6 km/day.
Furthermore, governments in the Asia-Pacific region are actively promoting environment-friendly vehicles in their respective countries. In 2020, Webasto Group expanded its business with the inauguration of its new roof plant and battery center in Jiaxing (Zhejiang Province) close to Shanghai to strengthen the core business of roofs in China. Thus, the constant support & funding from various governments for the development of solar roof technology & infrastructure are expected to create lucrative growth opportunities for the automotive solar sunroof market in the EV segment.
COVID-19 IMPACT ANALYSIS
- The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the business world with unprecedented scale and speed.
- It has caused the closures of businesses, factory outputs, and disruption to global manufacturing industries & their supply networks.
- The government authorities worldwide have taken strong measures to stop the spread of this new disease, such as national-wide lockdown and isolation of people at high-risk areas due to the high infectivity and destructiveness of COVID-19 suddenness of its outbreak.
- Owing to the continuous shutdown of manufacturing facilities and disruption of the supply chain across various parts of the world, the growth of the automotive sunroof market has been hampered due to the impact on vehicle production.
- The majority of the manufacturing plants are shut down, municipalities are functioning slowly compared to the past, and the automotive and semiconductor industries are at a halt, negatively impacting the car sunroof market.
- The reduced production of automotive components due to the temporary shutdown of manufacturing plants is expected to negatively impact the growth of the automotive sunroof market.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the automotive sunroof market analysis from 2020 to 2030 to identify the prevailing market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the automotive sunroof market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as hold the global automotive sunroof market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Automotive Sunroof Market Report Highlights
| Aspects | Details |
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 Key Market Players | AUTOMOTIVE SUNROOF COMPANY (ASC, INC.), CIE AUTOMOTIVE, WEBASTO ROOF SYSTEMS INC, JOHNAN AMERICA INC, INALFA ROOF SYSTEMS GROUP, MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC, YACHIYO INDUSTRY CO.LTD, AISIN SEIKI CO., LTD, INTEVA PRODUCTS, BOS GMBH & CO. KG |
Analyst Review
The current business scenario experiences a higher potential for automotive sunroof market manufacturers globally. In accordance with the insights of the CXOs of leading companies, the demand for automotive sunroofs has been significantly increased in developing regions, such as China, Germany, and other countries. Due to the high profitability of the market in China, Webasto Group expanded its business in 2020 with the inauguration of its new roof plant and battery center in Jiaxing (Zhejiang Province), close to Shanghai, strengthening the core business of sunroofs in China.
According to insights gathered from primary sources, key market players operating in the industry have adopted numerous techniques to provide customers with advanced and innovative product offerings. For instance, AGC Inc. developed advanced coating solutions for vehicles’ sunroofs & window shading to improve energy efficiency inside the cabin by reflecting infrared rays in warm summer or protecting cabin temperature in cold winter conditions. Furthermore, customers shifting towards premium vehicles equipped with sunroofs, advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), and other technologically advanced features boosted the global automotive sunroof market. Among the top-selling cars in India, 5 out of 7 models in the Tata Nexon featured an electric sunroof among the top-selling vehicles. Similarly, 2 out of 5 in the Hyundai Venue, 2 out of 5 in the Hyundai Creta, and the Hyundai i20 elite featured one trim with an electric sunroof. Thus, the availability of advanced features at an affordable price is expected to create numerous growth opportunities for automotive sunroof manufacturers in the market.
The key factors that drive the growth of the global automotive sunroof market are the innovation in glass technology and the rise in demand for safety, comfort, & convenience features. However, high integration & maintenance costs and low penetration of power sunroof in low segment vehicles hamper the market growth. Moreover, the increasing penetration of solar sunroofs in electric vehicles across the globe and surging sales of vehicles create ample opportunities for the automotive sunroof market's growth during the forecast period.
Among the analyzed regions, Europe is the highest revenue contributor, followed by Asia-Pacific, North America and LAMEA. On the basis of forecast analysis, Asia-Pacific is expected to maintain its lead during the forecast period, owing to increased inclination for advanced vehicles across the region.
Introduction of solar cell based sunroofs along with the introduction of fabric based sunroofs are the upcoming trends in Automotive Sunroof Market in the world.
The global automotive sunroof market was valued at $5.75 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $13.65 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.3% from 2021 to 2030
Companies such as Aisin Corporation, Automotive Sunroof-Customcraft (ASC) Inc., BOS Group, CIE Automotive and others holds majority market share in Automotive Sunroof.
Automotive Sunroofs can be used as charging sunroofs which charge the EVs, can provide aesthetic view of the vehicle surrounding & has numerous applications
Asia-Pacific is the largest market for Automotive Sunroof.
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