Global Automotive Lightweight Material Market Size & Outlook

The global automotive lightweight material market size was estimated at USD 95,635.6 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 115,846.3 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.9% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$95,635.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$115,846.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
2.9%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global automotive lightweight material market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global automotive lightweight material market highlights

  • The global automotive lightweight material market generated a revenue of USD 85,638.1 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 107,777.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 2.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, composites accounted for a revenue of USD 56,302.8 million in 2022.
  • Plastics is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 85,638.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 107,777.5 million
Growth rate2.9% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentComposites
Fastest growing segmentPlastics
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMetals, Composites, Plastics, Elastomers

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 28.7% of the global automotive lightweight material market in 2022.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Brazil is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3,157.3 million by 2030.

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Automotive Lightweight Material Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Owens-Corning Inc View profile 18000 One Owens Corning Parkway, Toledo, OH, United States, 43659 https://www.owenscorning.com
Stratasys Ltd View profile 1980 c/o Stratasys, Inc, 7665 Commerce Way, Eden Prairie, MN, United States, 55344 https://www.stratasys.com
Novelis View profile 10001+ Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America http://novelis.com
POSCO Holdings Inc ADR View profile 44501 POSCO Center, 440 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of, 06194 https://www.posco.co.kr
ArcelorMittal SA Depository Receipt View profile 126756 24-26, Boulevard d’Avranches, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-1160 http://www.arcelormittal.com
Toray Industries Inc View profile 48682 Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower 2-1-1, Nihonbashi Muromach, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8666 http://www.toray.co.jp
Tata Steel Ltd GDR - 144A View profile 73496 24 Homi Mody Street, Bombay House, Fort, Mumbai, MH, India, 400 001 https://www.tatasteel.com
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A View profile 20000 One Vine Street, 4th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1J0AH https://www.lyondellbasell.com
Alcon Inc View profile 25315 Chemin de Blandonnet 8, Royce Bedward, Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland, 1214 https://www.alcon.com
Basf SE View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com

Global automotive lightweight material market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to automotive lightweight material market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Composites was the largest segment with a revenue share of 65.75% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global automotive lightweight material market based on metals, composites, plastics, elastomers covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Automotive Lightweight Material Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Plastics
    • Composites
    • Metals
    • Elastomers
  • Global Automotive Lightweight Material Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Chassis and Suspension
    • Interiors
    • Other Applications
    • Body in White
    • Powertrain
    • Closures & Fenders
  • Global Automotive Lightweight Material End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Passenger Cars
    • Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV)
    • Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV)

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