Automotive Dual Mass Flywheel Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Transmission Type (Manual, Semi-Automatic, and Automatic), By Material (Cast Iron, Maraging Steel, and Aluminum Alloy), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles, and Heavy Commercial Vehicles), By Sales Channel (OEM and Aftermarket), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

The global automotive industry is going through various changes. Along with megatrends, such as electrification and autonomy, conventional vehicles are also going through transformations due to emission control measures and rising fuel prices. Manufacturers are focused on equipping these vehicles with a wide range of engines of different capacities to improve fuel economy and emission control. However, these engines of different capacities are subjected to vibrations and noise during torque generation. Therefore, dual mass flywheels are installed to reduce vibrations and noise from these engines.

The working of the dual mass flywheel is the same as the traditional flywheel. However, unlike a traditional flywheel, a dual-mass flywheel consists of two components or two flywheels, one of which is attached to the gearbox and another one to the engine. By accumulating energy from both components, the flywheel reduces vibrations & noise generated due to variations in torque.

Increasing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles due to rising fuel prices coupled with the increasing number of stringent government norms for emission control is anticipated to fuel the market growth. Additionally, the market is also driven by growing demand for smooth running of automobiles for enhanced comfort and noise reduction. Moreover, increasing OEM’s preference for dual-mass flywheels in their lightweight automobiles for balanced performance is likely to accelerate the market growth. Furthermore, rising global automotive sales are expected to boost market growth in upcoming years.

• High demand for mid-range vehicles across emerging economies to drive market growth


• Increasing demand for the smooth running of automobiles for enhanced ride comfort is likely to fuel the market growth.

However, the high cost of dual mass flywheels compared to traditional flywheels may restrain the market growth during the forecast period. 

• Dual mass flywheel increases the maintenance cost of the automobile. The clutch replacement often requires flywheel replacement at the same time.

The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the automotive industry. Government-enforced lockdowns and restrictions on travel and import/export activities disrupted the supply chain and caused a halt in the production of dual mass flywheels. Companies are facing irregular demand for these flywheels due to closed or slowed automotive production and sales. However, the automotive industry witnessed significant growth in the first quarter of 2021 as the government loosened the restrictions. The recovering automotive industry will positively influence market growth in upcoming years.

• The automotive industry is expected to bounce back to the pre-pandemic level by 2023, owing to the removal of restrictions and disrupted public transport networks due to pandemics.


• According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, automotive sales in the U.S. were down by 14.7% in 2020. However, in the first quarter of 2021, automotive sales witnessed robust growth. The automotive industry’s recovery will boost the demand for automotive dual-mass flywheels during the forecast period.

KEY INSIGHTS

The report covers the following key insights:

• New Advancements in the Automotive Dual Mass Flywheel Market


• Overview of Automotive Dual Mass Flywheels, Key Countries, 2020


• New Product and Launches, Key Players

SEGMENTATION

ANALYSIS BY TRANSMISSION TYPE

By transmission type, the market is divided into manual, semi-automatic, and automatic.

The manual transmission segment held the largest market share in 2020. Manual transmission is highly utilized in mid-range automobiles. Additionally, it is less expensive to install as compared to its counterparts. Moreover, dual mass flywheels are highly adopted in manual transmission to dampen the torsional vibrations generated during manual gear shifting. Therefore, it reduces excessive long-term damage and maintenance costs. Increasing demand for smooth running and enhanced riding comfort in mid-range automobiles is likely to fuel the segment growth during the forecast period.

Furthermore, increasing demand for light-duty trucks and other vehicles with manual transmission is anticipated to fuel the segment growth in years to come. Emerging regions such as countries in APAC already have a strong preference for manual transmission automobiles, further accelerating market growth.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The global market is geographically segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Asia Pacific held the major automotive dual mass flywheel market share. The high production volume of dual mass flywheels in emerging countries of Asia Pacific, including China, India, Japan, and others, is likely to boost the market growth. Additionally, increasing automotive sales in Asia Pacific further accelerates market growth. High demand for mid-range automobiles with manual transmission in Asia Pacific, coupled with the increasing necessity for vibration dampening and noise reduction in these mid-range automobiles, will positively influence the market growth in upcoming years.

• According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), in 2020, Asia Pacific led the global automotive sales, followed by North America.


• A strong preference for manual transmission automobiles across emerging and underdeveloped countries of APAC positively influences the market growth in the region.

KEY PLAYERS COVERED

The report includes profiles of the key players, such as LuK GmbH & Co. KG, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Schaeffler Group, Velteks Automotive, Valeo, AMS Automotive LLC, Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., EXEDY Globalparts, Amtech International, JMT Auto limited, Linamar Corporation, Platinum Driveline, Tilton engineering, Euroseals, and American Axle and Manufacturing.

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• In February 2021, Valeo, one of the leading automotive parts suppliers, launched a dual-mass flywheel for the Mahindra XUV 500 Diesel.


• In February 2021, the Honda Civic was launched with synchro-mesh gear of the six-speed manual transmission coupled with the dual mass flywheel for efficient performance.