Automotive Cross Car Beam Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Vehicle Type (Passenger vehicles and Commercial Vehicles), By Material (Steel Fabrication, Aluminum Extrusion, Magnesium Die casting, and Others), By Sales Channel (OEM and Aftermarket), and by Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The automotive cross-car beam is an essential component of a vehicle's structure, providing rigidity and support to the car's front frame. It's located underneath the dashboard and connects the two sides of the car's frame for lateral support, helping the car from flexing and twisting during cornering. A cross-car beam consists of a central section, which runs across the car's width, and two arms that extend outward and connect to the frame on each side of the vehicle. The central section can be a single piece of metal or consist of multiple sections welded and bolted together. In 2021, Honda developed a unique architecture for the next-generation Acura TLX, concentrating on rigidity for the suspension but enough flexibility to accommodate magnesium beam as a structural adhesive.

The growing emphasis on occupant safety and crashworthiness has fueled the demand for robust vehicle structures, including CCBs. Stringent safety regulations and standards imposed by regulatory authorities worldwide have prompted automakers to enhance the structural integrity of their vehicles, which further drives the demand for CCBs.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Automotive Cross-Car Beam Market

The COVID-19 pandemic had a remarkable impact on the automotive industry. Many automotive manufacturing facilities experienced closures or reduced production capacity due to lockdowns, travel restrictions, and health concerns. These disruptions in manufacturing operations directly impacted the production of CCBs.

As the pandemic caused a decline in vehicle sales and shifted consumer preferences, automotive manufacturers adjusted their production priorities. Some manufacturers shifted their focus to producing essential vehicles like medical vans or dedicated their resources to producing personal protective equipment (PPE) during the initial stages of the pandemic. These shifts in production priorities may have affected the production of CCBs.

As the automotive industry gradually recovered from the initial impact of the pandemic, manufacturers implemented safety protocols and adapted their production processes to ensure worker safety. This included implementing social distancing measures, increasing automation, and revising production schedules. These adaptations helped manufacturers resume and optimize the production of CCBs.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Key Industry Developments – Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships.


• Porter's Five Forces Analysis.


• Technological Developments.


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Automotive Cross Car Beam Market.

Analysis by Vehicles 

Passenger cars are the largest and most produced market segment of Automotive cross-car beams, making up a significant portion of the vehicle on the road. The growing demand for cars in emerging countries and economic emergence in coming years will lead to the growth of manufacturers of automotive cross-car beams. Consumer awareness and demand for safety features in passenger cars have been rising. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing vehicles with advanced safety technologies and robust structural designs. CCBs are recognized as an integral part of the vehicle's safety system, which drives their demand in the passenger car market. Technological advancements like bolt-on riveting and alloy fabrication will have the highest growth, and manufacturers will have increased sales and profits. Also, more cross-car beams integrated with rigid one-piece body panels will be produced, driving the market growth.

Analysis by Sales Channel 

The Automotive cross car beam market can be analyzed based on OEM and aftermarket. The original equipment manufacturer segment is expected to dominate the market growth. The primary driver of demand for CCBs in the OEM market is the production of vehicles. As OEMs manufacture vehicles, they require CCBs as essential structural components to enhance the rigidity and strength of the vehicle's body structure. The demand for CCBs is directly linked to the overall production volume of vehicles by OEMs.

Analysis by Region 

The demand for Automotive Cross Car Beams (CCBs) in the Asia Pacific region is inclined by several factors, including the size of the automotive market, vehicle production volume, safety regulations, and consumer preferences. The Asia Pacific region is a major hub for automotive manufacturing, with several OEMs and component suppliers having production facilities in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea. The region's high volume of vehicle production translates to a substantial demand for CCBs as integral components of vehicle structures. The growing demand for vehicles and the increasing acceptance of electric vehicles is expected to boost the market of automotive cross car beam market in the Asia Pacific region.

Key Players Covered

Benteler Automotive (Germany), KIRCHHOFF Automotive (Germany), Tower International (U.S.), Magna International (Canada), Martinrea International (Canada), H-One Co. Ltd (Korea), Tata AutoComp systems (India), Mahindra CIE Automotive Ltd (India).

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• Jan 2022: KIRCHHOFF, Germany, developed bumpers and cross-car beams for Lixiang L9, a luxury full-size crossover SUV by Li Xiang.


• Jan 2021: Gestamp developed a lightweight cross-car beam for the Volkswagen group. The new beam reduces weight by 25% compared to the conventional beam.