Automotive Fuse Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

Automotive Fuse Market Report is Segmented by Type (Blade, Glass, Slow Blow, High-Voltage Fuse, Chip Fuse, Other Types ), Type of Vehicle (Passenger Cars ((Traditional-ICE)), Commercial Vehicles ((Traditional-ICE)), Electric/Hybrid Vehicles), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Forecasts and Size in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Automotive Fuse Market Size

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Automotive Fuse Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Market Size (2024) USD 1.98 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 2.80 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 7.10 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific

Major Players

Automotive Fuse Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Automotive Fuse Market Analysis

The Automotive Fuse Market size is estimated at USD 1.98 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 2.80 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.10% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Automotive fuses safeguard a vehicle's wiring and electrical components. Typically set at 32 volts DC, these fuses can operate at 42 volts. Housed in one or more fuse boxes, they are usually located on one side of the engine compartment or under the dashboard near the steering wheel. These fuses protect against short circuits and over-currents, disconnecting the circuit upon detecting potentially dangerous current levels.

• Automotive fuses protect electrical circuits from overcurrent and short-circuit situations. Essential for all vehicle types, from commercial trucks to passenger cars, the automotive fuse market is poised for rapid expansion in the coming years. This growth is driven by several factors: the surging popularity of electric vehicles, an increasing demand for advanced safety features, and the escalating complexity of automotive electrical systems.

• The automotive industry underwent a significant transformation with the introduction of electrification and autonomous driving technologies. This evolution is driving the demand for automotive fuses, which are critical components for ensuring the safety and reliability of modern vehicles.

• Technological advancements in the automotive industry, the rise of driverless cars, and the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies further drive the demand for automotive fuses. These advancements require robust circuit protection methods to maintain the dependability and integrity of vehicle electronics. Innovations in fuse technology, particularly those catering to the needs of electric and hybrid vehicles, are expected to propel the growth of the market.

• Despite modern vehicles' growing complexity and electrical demands, advancements in low-voltage fuse technology have lagged. Modern vehicles incorporate numerous electronic systems, such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment systems, and electric powertrains, which require robust and reliable fuses. However, this technological gap limits the fuses' ability to cater to the evolving requirements of today's automotive electrical systems.

• The anticipated growth in automotive production is projected to decelerate in 2024 due to a decline in demand, especially within advanced economies. The ongoing high interest rates are exerting pressure on both automotive production and sales as household incomes continue to be strained and financing options have become increasingly expensive. Furthermore, as existing order backlogs are fulfilled, a reduction in demand for automotive production is expected in 2024 and 2025. The sector faces significant downside risks, including persistent inflation and potential component shortages that may disrupt automotive supply chains.

Automotive Fuse Market Trends

Electric/Hybrid Vehicles to Witness Major Growth

  • Battery electric vehicles (BEVs), commonly known as all-electric vehicles, utilize an electric motor instead of a traditional internal combustion engine. In contrast, hybrid electric vehicles combine an internal combustion engine with one or more electric motors, drawing energy from stored batteries. Unlike BEVs, hybrid electric vehicles cannot be plugged in for charging; their batteries recharge through regenerative braking and the internal combustion engine. This electric motor's added power can enable a smaller engine, and the battery can also support auxiliary loads, minimizing engine idling when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Fuses in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) safeguard electrical circuits, equipment, and batteries from faults like overloads and short circuits. EVs operate their electrical circuits using direct current (DC) voltage.
  • As charging times decrease, a growing demand for systems supporting higher voltage and current is growing. Transitioning from 400V to 800V introduces significant challenges for battery circuit protection. While the push for quicker charging times necessitates elevated system voltages, an extended driving range increases fault currents. The diverse range of planned EVs amplifies the demand for higher operating currents. These dynamics are reshaping circuit protection needs.
  • Electric cars are making significant inroads in global markets: in China, over one in three new car registrations were electric; in Europe, the figure surpassed one in five; and in the United States, it reached one in ten. Conversely, electric car sales remain subdued even in advanced automotive markets like Japan and India. This concentration in sales shapes the global electric car stock and underscores the significance of trends in China, which accounts for about two-thirds of total car sales and stocks.
Automotive Fuse Market: Number of Electric Car (EV) Sales in the Region (in 1,000s), by Selected Country, Asia-Pacific, 2023

Asia Pacific to Register Major Growth

  • China is a global leader in the automotive and mobility industry, driven by its strong domestic market and immense potential. The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology predicts domestic vehicle production is expected to reach 35 million by 2025, reinforcing China's position as the world's leading car manufacturer. This growth propels rapid advancements across various sectors of China's automobile industry.
  • As reported by the International Trade Administration, Japan ranks as the world's fourth-largest automotive market, trailing only China, the United States, and India. Japan is a global powerhouse in automotive manufacturing, hosting major automakers like Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, and Suzuki. The automotive sector constitutes 2.9% of Japan's GDP, underscoring its economic significance. Consequently, Japan enforces stringent laws focused on vehicle safety and pollution control.
  • Japan is championing international standards for testing cycles that gauge fuel consumption, CO2, and other emissions. Notably, Japan played a pivotal role in developing the World Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Cycle (WLTC) under the UN's World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations. Reflecting this commitment, Japan is transitioning from its JC08 test cycle to the WLTC for passenger and non-heavy-duty vehicles.
  • The automotive industry is crucial to economic growth and job creation, contributing 7.1% to India's GDP. The growing consumer demand, rising income, urbanization, and changing consumer behavior are the major driving forces for the automotive industry’s growth.
  • In April 2024 alone, production figures for passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles reached 2,358,041 units. Additionally, in FY23, total automobile exports from India amounted to 4,761,487 vehicles. Over the years, the sector's contribution to the national GDP has significantly increased to 7.1%. Moreover, the automotive sector provides direct and indirect employment to approximately 19 million individuals.
Automotive Fuse Market : Market CAGR (%), By Region, Global

Automotive Fuse Industry Overview

The automotive fuse market is semiconsolidated due to the large number of local manufacturers available in the automotive fuse market landscape. The significant players in the market include Pacific Engineering Corporation, Littelfuse Inc., Eaton Corporation, Mersen Electrical Power, and AEM Components (USA) Inc.

The market studied is fluctuating due to growing consolidation, technological advancement, and geopolitical scenarios. In addition, with the increasing number of new SMEs, the intense competition in the market studied is expected to continue to rise, considering their ability to invest, which results from their revenues.

Further, in a market where the sustainable competitive advantage through innovation is considerably high, competition is anticipated to grow, considering the projected increase in demand from new customers across various end-user industries. In such a situation, the brand identity plays a major role, considering the importance of quality that the end-users expect from a fuse manufacturing player. The market penetration levels are also high with large market incumbents, such as Eaton Corporation, Little Fuse Inc., Pacific Engineering Corporation, Mersen Electric Power, and AEM Components USA Inc.

Automotive Fuse Market Leaders

  1. Pacific Engineering Corporation

  2. Littelfuse Inc.

  3. Eaton Corporation

  4. Mersen Electrical Power

  5. AEM Components (USA) Inc.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Automotive Fuse Market Concentration
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Automotive Fuse Market News

  • June 2024: SOC Corporation announced introducing a series of products that meet the AEC-Q200 Rev E qualification, having successfully undergone the reliability stress tests specified in the standard. These fuses are extensively utilized in circuits for applications such as DC/DC converters, onboard chargers (OBC), air conditioning compressors, battery management systems (BMS), and GPS navigation systems.
  • May 2024: Eaton introduced a range of fuses specifically designed for commercial electrified vehicles (EVs). The Bussmann series fuses from Eaton can manage currents up to 1,400 amps and up to 900 volts, with the option for customization according to client requirements. Eaton would enhance current capacity through design alterations or by connecting several fuses in parallel.

Automotive Fuse Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Impact of COVID-19 Aftereffects and Other Macroeconomic Factors on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Evolution of New Automotive Era -Electrification and Autonomy
    • 5.1.2 Increasing Incorporation of Electrical and Electronic Units in Automobiles
  • 5.2 Market Challenges/Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Limited Development in the Field of Low-Voltage Fuses and Unorganized Aftermarket in the Fuse Market

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Type
    • 6.1.1 Blade
    • 6.1.2 Glass
    • 6.1.3 Slow Blow
    • 6.1.4 High-Voltage Fuses
    • 6.1.5 Chip Fuse
    • 6.1.6 Other Types
  • 6.2 By Type of Vehicle
    • 6.2.1 Passenger Cars (Traditional -ICE)
    • 6.2.2 Commercial Vehicles (Traditional -ICE)
    • 6.2.3 Electric/Hybrid Vehicles
  • 6.3 By Geography***
    • 6.3.1 North America
    • 6.3.1.1 United States
    • 6.3.1.2 Canada
    • 6.3.2 Europe
    • 6.3.2.1 France
    • 6.3.2.2 Germany
    • 6.3.2.3 Spain
    • 6.3.3 Asia
    • 6.3.3.1 China
    • 6.3.3.2 Japan
    • 6.3.3.3 India
    • 6.3.4 Australia and New Zealand
    • 6.3.5 Latin America
    • 6.3.6 Middle East and Africa

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles*
    • 7.1.1 Pacific Engineering Corporation
    • 7.1.2 Littelfuse Inc.
    • 7.1.3 Eaton Corporation
    • 7.1.4 Mersen Electrical Power
    • 7.1.5 AEM Components (USA) Inc.
    • 7.1.6 On Semiconductor Corporation
    • 7.1.7 OptiFuse
    • 7.1.8 Bel Fuse Inc.

8. INVESTMENTS ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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***In the final report, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand will be studied together as 'Asia Pacific.' The final report will also include Rest of Europe and Rest of Asia Pacific in the By Geography segment.
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Automotive Fuse Industry Segmentation

Automotive fuses safeguard a vehicle's wiring and electrical components. Typically set at 32 volts DC, these fuses can also operate at 42 volts. Housed in one or more fuse boxes, they are usually located on one side of the engine compartment or under the dashboard near the steering wheel. These fuses protect against short circuits and overcurrents, disconnecting the circuit upon detecting potentially dangerous current levels. The study monitors the revenue generated by the global sales of automotive fuse markets.

The automotive fuse market is segmented by type (blade, glass, slow blow, high-voltage fuses, chip fuse, other types), type of vehicle (passenger cars ((traditional-ICE)), commercial vehicles ((traditional-ICE)), electric/hybrid vehicles), and geography (North America [United States and Canada], Europe [Spain, Germany, and France, rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, rest of Asia-Pacific], Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Type Blade
Glass
Slow Blow
High-Voltage Fuses
Chip Fuse
Other Types
By Type of Vehicle Passenger Cars (Traditional -ICE)
Commercial Vehicles (Traditional -ICE)
Electric/Hybrid Vehicles
By Geography*** North America United States
Canada
By Geography*** Europe France
Germany
Spain
By Geography*** Asia China
Japan
India
By Geography*** Australia and New Zealand
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
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Automotive Fuse Market Research FAQs

The Automotive Fuse Market size is expected to reach USD 1.98 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 7.10% to reach USD 2.80 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Automotive Fuse Market size is expected to reach USD 1.98 billion.

Pacific Engineering Corporation, Littelfuse Inc., Eaton Corporation, Mersen Electrical Power and AEM Components (USA) Inc. are the major companies operating in the Automotive Fuse Market.

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Automotive Fuse Market.

In 2023, the Automotive Fuse Market size was estimated at USD 1.84 billion. The report covers the Automotive Fuse Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Automotive Fuse Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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Automotive Fuse Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)