자동차용 점화 플러그 시장은 예측 기간(2023-2030년)에 CAGR 4.3%로 성장할 것으로 예측됩니다. 점화 플러그는 내연(IC) 엔진의 중요한 요소이며 스파크를 제공하여 연료와 공기의 혼합기에 점화합니다. 세계적으로, 상용차와 승용차의 생산량 증가는 자동차용 점화 플러그 시장의 성장의 주요 원동력이 되고 있습니다. 그러나 전기 자동차 채용 증가와 점화 플러그 시스템의 기술적 문제는 시장 전체의 성장을 방해할 수 있습니다.
OEM 판매 채널이 자동차 점화 플러그 세계 시장에 가장 기여
자동차용 점화 플러그 세계 시장에서 OEM 판매 채널 공헌도가 가장 높은 것은 포트폴리오 확대, 자동차 제조업체와 협업, 품질 보증, 소비자 브랜드 인지도 등의 요인 때문입니다. OEM은 대량 생산에 중점을 두고 있으며 자동차 제조업체와 협력하여 비용 절감을 실현하고 있습니다. 또한 OEM 브랜드 인지도가 높고 품질과 표준화에 주력하고 있는 것도 애프터마켓 기업에 비해 브랜드 인지도 유지에 도움이 됩니다. 세계적으로 자동차 생산 대수가 증가하는 가운데 OEM 각사는 포트폴리오 확충에도 주력하고 있으며, 이것이 시장 전체 성장에 더욱 기여하고 있습니다.
자동차용 점화 플러그 세계 시장은 북미(미국, 캐나다), 유럽(영국, 이탈리아, 스페인, 독일, 프랑스, 기타 유럽), 아시아태평양(인도, 중국, 일본, 한국, 기타 아시아 지역), 세계 기타 지역(중동 및 아프리카, 라틴아메리카)을 포함한 지역에 의해 더 구분됩니다. 지역 중에서도 자동차용 점화 플러그 수요는 유럽에서의 자동차 생산 증가나 엄격한 환경 규제의 실시 등의 요인에 의해 유럽에서의 성장이 기대되고 있습니다.
자동차 점화 플러그 세계 시장에서 아시아태평양이 가장 높은 점유율을 차지하고 있으며 상대방 상표 제품 제조업체(OEM)에서 이 지역에 대한 투자도 증가하고 있습니다. OICA 데이터에 의하면, 아시아태평양은 중국, 일본, 인도, 한국이 2022년 세계 자동차 생산 대수 51.0%를 차지해 세계 자동차 제조업체 상위 5위에 들어가고 있습니다. 게다가 대기업 OEM 업체들은 수요 증가에 대응하기 위해 지역 경제권에서 사업을 확대하고 있으며, 이는 시장 전체 성장에 기여하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2022년 8월, 자동차용 필터 제조업체 Steelbird International은 이륜차 부문용 혼과 점화 플러그를 도입하기 위해 독일 공급업체인 Hella와 전략적 제휴를 발표했습니다. 이 파트너십 하에서 Steelbird는 자사 마케팅과 유통망을 활용하여 Hella 제품 도달범위를 인도 최대 소매점까지 확대합니다.
Global Automotive Spark Plug Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product Type (Hot Spark Plug, Cold Spark Plug, Metal Glow Plug, and Ceramic Glow Plug), by Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles), and by Sales Channel (Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Aftermarket) Forecast Period (2023-2030)
The automotive spark plug market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period (2023-2030). A spark plug is an important element in an internal combustion (IC) engine, which ignites the fuel and air mixture by providing a spark. Globally, growing production in commercial and passenger vehicle production is a key driver for the growth of the automotive spark plug market. However, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and technical issues in spark plug systems may hinder the overall growth of the market.
The global automotive spark plug market is segmented by product type, vehicle type, and sales channel. By product type, the market is sub-segmented into hot spark plugs, cold spark plug, metal glow plug, and ceramic glow plug among others. By vehicle type, the market is sub-segmented into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. By sales channel, the market is sub-segmented into OEM and aftermarket. Among vehicle types, passenger cars contribute the highest to the global automotive spark plug market owing to factors such as growth in global passenger car production and technological advancements. According to the data from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), the total production of cars has increased from 57 million units in 2021 to 61.6 million units in 2022. However, the market is expected to be affected negatively owing to factors such as the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and technological advancements in engine technology. As per the data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), The EV sector has experienced significant expansion, with sales surpassing 10 million in 2022. Electric cars accounted for 14% of all new car purchases in 2022 from approximately 9% in 2021 and less than 5% in 2020. Additionally, automakers are also focusing on new product development to use alternative fuel sources than diesel and petrol, which is further affecting the market. For instance, in June 2022, MAHLE Powertrain announced that be working on R&D to replace diesel with ammonia in combustion engines, mainly in heavy-duty applications. The project was funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy of the UK government. In the research, the firm is focused on developing Mahle's single-cylinder engine and uses Mahle Jet Ignition (MJI) - replacing the traditional spark plug to ignite the ammonia, eliminating the need for a fossil-fuel ignition source.
Global passenger car production, in million units
Source: OICA
The OEM Sales Channel Contributes Highest to the Global Automotive Spark Plug Market
The OEM sales channel contributes the highest in the global automotive spark plug market owing to factors such as focus on portfolio expansion, collaboration with automotive manufacturers, quality assurance and brand awareness among consumers. OEMs are mostly focused on bulk manufacturing and collaboration with automotive manufacturers helping them to reduce cost reduction. Also, strong brand recognition of the OEMs and focus on quality and standardization also helps them to maintain brand recognition as compared to aftermarket players. With growing automotive production globally, the OEMs are also focusing on portfolio expansion which is further contributing to the overall market growth. For instance, in July 2023, Niterra America Inc. announced the expansion of spark plug and ignition coils by the addition of 15 new part numbers to its spark plug line. Also, in August 2022, Tenneco Inc. launched a range of Champion industrial spark plugs. According to the company, this ignition offering represents an economical double Iridium solution that rounds out Tenneco's Champion aftermarket value plug portfolio.
The global automotive spark plug market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). Among regions, the demand for automotive spark plugs is expected to grow in the European region owing to factors such as growing automotive production in the region and the implementation of stringent environmental regulations.
The Asia-Pacific represents the highest share of the global automotive spark plug market mainly due to such a significant share of the region in global automotive production, and growing investment in the region from original equipment manufacturers (OEM). According to the data from OICA, Asia Pacific holds China, Japan, India, and South Korea as among the top 5 automakers globally accounting for 51.0% of global automotive production in 2022. Additionally, major OEMs are also expanding in regional economies to cater to growing demand which is also contributing to the overall growth of the market. For instance, in August 2022, Steelbird International, an automotive filter manufacturing company announced a strategic partnership with German Supplier Hella to introduce horns and spark plugs for the two-wheeler segment. Under this partnership, Steelbird will leverage its marketing and distribution network to expand the product reach of Hella to maximum retail points in India.
The major companies serving the global automotive spark plug market are BorgWarner Inc., General Motors, Delphi Technologies, and DENSO Corporation among others. Companies are increasingly focusing on market expansion and R&D to stay competitive. For instance, in July 2023, DENSO Corporation announced that it had concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on starting negotiations for the transfer of selected internal combustion engine parts operations to Niterra Co., Ltd.