Torque Converter Market Research Report – Global Forecast to 2030

Torque Converter Market Information Report by battery Type (AT, CVT, and DCT), Component (Clutch Plate, Damper, Impeller, Turbine, and Stator), Vehicle (Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle), and by Regions - Global Forecast To 2030

ID: MRFR/AM/3443-HCR | 111 Pages | Published By Sejal Akre on March 2023         

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Torque Converter Market

The global torque converter market growth accelerates to USD 4,261 Million with CAGR of 5.78% during the forecast period 2022 - 2030

Segmentation
By Application AMT (Automated manual transmission) CVT (Continuously variable transmission) DCT (Dual-clutch transmission).
By end-users passenger vehicles commercial vehicles
Key Players
Companies Profiled   Schaeffler (Germany)    ZF Friedrichshafen (Germany)    Aisin (Japan)    Valeo S.A. (France)    KAPEC (South Korea)    Transtar (US)    EXEDY (Japan)    Yutaka Giken (Japan)    BorgWarner Inc. (US)    Sonnax Industries (US).
Drivers
Market Driving Forces   Demand for the highly advanced system in vehicles    Advancement of the torque converters in the power train mechanism    Rise in the demand for technological advancement in the vehicles such as luxury
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Torque Converter Market Overview:


Torque converter market is expected to grow USD 4,261 million at a CAGR 5.78% during the forecast period. This report contains all the information on the global torque converter market analysis and the market strengths. The report also contains the culmination of dynamics, segmentation, key players, regional analysis, and other important factors. And a detailed analysis of the global torque converter market growth and forecast to 2030 is also included in the report.


Torque converters are a type of fluid that helps to transfer the rotating power from a prime mover to a rotating driven load. It basically acts as a bridge between the transmission and the engine. The rise in the demand for automatic hydraulic transmission and passenger vehicles in the developed countries of the world is likely to drive the growth of the global torque converter market.


Torque converters are designed to function under higher internal pressure and greater expeditious force to intensify the performance of the vehicles, the global torque converter market is expected to witness massive growth during the forecast period. The growth of the torque converter market is exceedingly ascribed to the growth of the automatic transmission vehicle market and with the rise in automatic transmission vehicles, the demand for passenger vehicles is also observing quick growth which is predicted to put a positive impact on the torque converter market. The investment of the major manufacturer in the torque market to increase the vehicle efficiency and the development of the technologies in the torque converter are likely to boost the growth of the market in the next five years.  Rising demand for high-end vehicles, automatic vehicles, driver assistance systems, and the increased in the use of electronic vehicles will boost the growth of the global torque converter market.


Covid 19 Analysis


The outbreak of the covid 19 has tremendously affected the automotive industries. China is the base of torque converters as it is the production hub for the raw materials, products, and finished goods; though it is the same place from where the virus was developed. Due to this the supply chain of the product is widely disturbed as well as it stumbled the production of the raw materials which has incredibly impacted the production of the commercial vehicles as well as the passenger vehicles.


The outbreak of the pandemic has forced many automotive companies to shut the business due to the regulations of the government of complete lowdown; it has placed limitations on the manufacturing operations. Altogether the outbreak of the pandemic has decreased the sales of the global torque converter market and the slowdown in the process of production is likely to hamper the growth of the market.


Competitive landscape


The major strategies adopted by the key players of the global torque converter market outlook are launches of new technologies, R&D activities, and acquisitions. According to the reports, in the year 2018, the top five key players of the global torque converter market revenue accounted for 41.6% of the total market shares.


Major key Players



  • Schaeffler (Germany)

  • ZF Friedrichshafen (Germany)

  • Aisin (Japan)

  • Valeo S.A. (France)

  • KAPEC (South Korea)

  • Transtar (US)

  • EXEDY (Japan)

  • Yutaka Giken (Japan)

  • BorgWarner, Inc. (US)

  • Sonnax Industries (US).


Market Dynamic


Drivers

  • The rise in the demand for luxury vehicles and passenger vehicles in the developed countries in the world is contributing to the development of dual-clutch and automatic transmission systems alongside torque converters. The advanced torque converter systems are beneficial for uncomplicated driving and also help to decrease the efforts over the jammed stop.  Thus the demand for the highly advanced system in vehicles is driving the growth of the global torque converter market industry.


  • The advancement of the torque converters in the power train mechanism is another major factor in the growth of the global torque converter market. The power train comprises transmission and provides power to the engines to run the vehicle, which is predicted to increase the growth of the market during the forecast period.·         


Opportunities

  • The rise in the demand for technological advancement in the vehicles such as luxury, convenience, and comfort are likely to boost the growth of the market during the forecast period.


Restraints

  • The advanced technologies used in the torque converters make it more expensive as compared to the conventional gearbox.  Torque converters provide fewer opportunities when it comes to repairing as because it is a sealed unit, and due to the presence of components such as stator having blades, turbine, and impeller in it. Such issues are likely to restrain the growth of the global torque converter market.


Challenges

  • The frequent technical issues with the torque converters are likely to hinder the growth of the global torque converter market. Technical issues in the torque converters arise the difficulties in the vehicles such as transmission slippages, high stall speed, and vehicle shaking and the cost associated with the labors for the issues related with the torque converter are the major challenges faced by the global torque converter market.


Cumulative Growth Analysis


The major key factor that is driving the growth of the market includes the rise in the demand for automatics in the premium segment vehicles and in the mid-segment vehicles.


The fast growth in the demand of the hybrid vehicles market is also predicted to boost the demand for the torque converters as this types of vehicles requires higher penetration of automatic transmission(AT) which makes the inclusion of the torque converter mandatory in vehicles with automatic transmission


Value Chain Analysis


On the basis of the transmission types, the global torque converter market is segmented into three types such as AMT (Automated manual transmission), CVT (Continuously variable transmission), and DCT (Dual-clutch transmission). The duel clutch segment held the largest share in the torque converter market, in the year 2018. The rise in the development of this segment is magnificently contributing to the growth of the torque converter market. With the launch of the new dual-clutch model in the passenger vehicles from Hyundai, in the year 2018, are expected to rise the growth of the market during the forecast period.


 


On the basis of the vehicle types, the global torque converter market is segmented into two major types one is passenger vehicles and the other is commercial vehicles. According to the reports of OICA, china held 35% of the global torque converter market shares in the passenger cars sales, in the year 2017. The rise in the demand for the passenger vehicles segment is predicted to grow at a faster pace during the forecast period. The growth in the demand for passenger cars in the North Americas and Asia is expected to boost the sales 


Segmentation Overview


The market is segmented on the basis of the transmission type, component, vehicle types, and hybrid vehicle type. On the basis of the component the market is segmented into Clutch plate, Damper, Impeller, Stator, Turbine, and Others, and on the basis of the hybrid vehicles the market is segmented into two types one is Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and other is Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)


By Application



  • Based on the application, the market is segmented into AMT (Automated manual transmission), CVT (Continuously variable transmission), and DCT (Dual-clutch transmission).


By end-users

  • Based on the propulsion types, the market is segmented into two types passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles.


Regional AnalysisThe increase in the demand for automobiles in the United States and Europe region is expected to grow the torque converter market. North America designated the global torque converter market by holding torque converter market shares more than 30% in the year 2018 which is followed by Europe. The high growth rate of the device in these regions is the advancement of the technologies and the adoption of the new technologies in various regions such as the U.K, France, the U.S, Canada, and other regions.The investment of the manufacturers is rapidly increasing the medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, which is eventually boosting the growth of the market in these regions. Based on the reports, in the year 2019, the number of passenger cars manufactured in Germany was 415,500 units, with an increased rate of 4% from the previous year which was 2018. The rise in the demands for vehicles in the developed and developing countries is attributed to the growing production of vehicles. Thus the increase in the demand for passenger cars is expected to raise the demand for the torque converters systems during the forecast period.

Report Overview


The following report comprises of –



  • Market overview 

  • Covid 19 Analysis

  • Market Dynamic

  • Drivers

  • Opportunities

  • Restraints 

  • Challenges

  • Cumulative Growth Analysis

  • Value Chain Analysis

  • Segmentation Overview 

  • By Application 

  • By End-Users

  • Regional Analysis


  • Competitive landscape 


Recent Developments



  • Ricardo launched a new high-performance dual-clutch system in the year 2019 which is basically designed for the supercar transmission


Market By Transmission Type



  • AMT (Automated manual transmission)

  • CVT (Continuously variable transmission)

  • DCT (Dual-clutch transmission)


Market By Component



  • Clutch plate

  • Damper

  • Impeller

  • Stator

  • Turbine

  • Others


Market By Vehicle Type



  • Passenger Car

  • Commercial Vehicle


Market By Hybrid Vehicle



  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

  • Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)


Global Automotive Torque Converter Market, By Region


Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan


South Korea

  • Australia

  • Vietnam


Europe

  • France

  • Germany

  • United Kingdom

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Poland

  • Russia

  • Turkey


North America

  • United States

  • Mexico

  • Canada


South America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

  • Colombia


Middle East and Africa

  • South Africa

  • Saudi Arabia



Report Scope:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
  Market Size   2030 : 4,261 Million USD
  CAGR   Â 5.78% CAGR (2022-2030)
  Base Year   2021
  Forecast Period   2022-2030
  Historical Data   2019 & 2020
  Forecast Units   Value (USD Million)
  Report Coverage   Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
  Segments Covered   Battery Type, Component, Vehicle
  Geographies Covered   North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
  Key Vendors   Schaeffler (Germany), ZF Friedrichshafen (Germany), Aisin (Japan), Valeo S.A. (France), KAPEC (South Korea), Transtar (US), EXEDY (Japan), Yutaka Giken (Japan), BorgWarner, Inc. (US), Sonnax Industries (US).
  Key Market Opportunities   Rise in the demand for technological advancement in the vehicles such as luxury, convenience, and comfort
  Key Market Drivers

  • Demand for the highly advanced system in vehicles
  • Advancement of the torque converters in the power train mechanism


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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

    Increasing demand for high performance in vehicles is the primary driver of the torque converter market.

    Replacement of converters instead of repair can restrain the market growth.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the market growth owing to inadequate supply of converters from China.

    Dual clutch transmission is expected to remain dominant.

    Asia-Pacific can lead in the torque converter market.

    ZF Friedrichshafen, Yutaka Giken, Sonnax Industries, BorgWarner, Inc., KAPEC, Schaeffler, Valeo S.A., EXEDY, Aisin, and Transtar are key players of the global torque converter market.