Automotive Chassis Market Outlook:
Automotive Chassis Market size was valued at USD 71.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 174.7 billion by the end of 2035, rising at a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period, i.e., 2026-2035. In 2026, the industry size of automotive chassis is estimated at USD 78.4 billion.
The automotive chassis market is closely aligned with the global vehicle production volumes, regulatory compliance costs, and long-term public investment in transportation efficiency and safety. The data from the OICA in 2025 indicates that the global motor vehicle production reached approximately 68,755,124 units in Q1 to Q2 2025, reflecting the recovery-driven capacity utilization across North America, Asia, and sustained output in Europe. The chassis demand scales directly with this production base, mainly as OEMs adjust platforms to meet the evolving load durability and lifecycle requirements. In the U.S., the BTS Transportation Statistics 2024 report shows that highway vehicle travel surged by 18.8% in 2024, reinforcing the OEM and fleet focus on structural longevity and fatigue resistance at the chassis level.
The integration of advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving features requires chassis components to interact with sensors and actuators, increasing the system complexity and validation requirements. According to the Auto Innovate 2024 data, the U.S. is the second largest exporter of motor vehicles and parts, and shipped more than USD 143 billion of goods. This data indicates the globalized and interdependent nature of the supply base. This complexity is compounded by the need for substantial capital investment in the new manufacturing processes for EV-specific components. The market’s growth is therefore intrinsically linked to the automotive industry’s broader capital expenditure cycle for electrification, with chassis suppliers facing pressure to co-develop systems alongside OEMs while managing costs related to lightweight materials and electronic integration.
States with the Largest Percentage of Exports from Motor Vehicle & Parts
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STATE |
VALUE OF EXPORTED MOTOR VEHICLES & PARTS |
MOTOR VEHICLES & PARTS AS A % OF TOTAL STATE EXPORTS |
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Alabama |
USD 12.2 billion |
45% |
|
Michigan |
USD 27.6 billion |
42% |
|
South Carolina |
USD 11.6 billion |
31% |
|
Oregon |
USD 6.2 billion |
22% |
|
West Virginia |
USD 1.2 billion |
21% |
Source: Auto Innovate 2024