Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market Size and Share
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| CAGR | 8.30% |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market is expected to register a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period.
The Automotive exhaust heat recovery market is a rapidly evolving sector within the automotive industry. It focuses on harnessing and utilizing waste heat generated by a vehicle's exhaust system to enhance overall efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve fuel economy. This technology gained significant attention and importance due to environmental concerns, stricter emission regulations, and the continuous quest for improved fuel efficiency.
The adoption of exhaust heat recovery systems is on the rise globally as stricter emission standards push automakers to optimize combustion and reduce harmful emissions. Furthermore, the development of advanced materials, like heat-resistant alloys and ceramics, is enhancing the efficiency and durability of these components. Also, governments and regulatory bodies incentivize automakers through credits for adopting fuel-saving technologies, including exhaust heat recovery systems.
Another major driver for the Automotive Exhaust Heat recovery systems market is the sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The increase in passenger car sales from USD 56.4 million in 2021 to USD 57.4 million in 2022 is contributing to the growth of the automotive exhaust heat recovery market.
Global Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market Trends and Insights
Strict Emission Regulations Driving the Market Growth
In April 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed updated standards aimed at further decreasing harmful air pollutant emissions from light-duty and medium-duty vehicles, with the initial implementation set for model year 2027. This proposal is built upon EPA's previous federal greenhouse gas emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks covering model years 2023 through 2026. It harnesses the advancements in clean car technology to deliver a range of benefits to the American population. It includes reduced climate pollution, enhanced public health, and cost savings for drivers due to reduced fuel and maintenance expenses.
The proposed standards are expected to require automakers to further optimize combustion and reduce emissions significantly. To meet these stringent standards, automakers may increasingly turn to exhaust heat recovery systems (EHRS). It is an effective technology to recover waste heat and improve overall engine efficiency, ultimately leading to lower emissions.
As part of these standards, there is an emphasis on improving fuel economy. EHRS can play a crucial role in achieving better fuel efficiency by capturing and utilizing exhaust heat to perform useful work, thus reducing the fuel consumption of vehicles.
Asia-Pacific is Expected to be the fastest growing region
In 2022, Asia-Pacific accounted for the majority of global vehicle sales at 58%, reflecting a significant surge in demand owing to rapid technological innovations in the automotive industry.
Asia-Pacific accounts for almost 60 % of the world's population, and the demand for vehicles is expected to be the highest in the region for the forecasted period. Also, government regulations are becoming strict in the region. For example, BS-VI standards are enforced by Govt. of India to regulate the expelled pollutants from motor vehicles. With the addition of environmental norms, exhaust heat recovery systems will be more in demand as these systems not only reduce the percentage of pollutants coming out from the vehicles but also increase the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. With the growing pollution levels in the region, people are becoming more aware of the environment and more concerned about the emissions from the cars they purchase.
The rapidly progressing and tightening of exhaust emission standards in China is forcing manufacturers to achieve a further sustained reduction in particulate and nitrogen oxide emissions in order to comply with the current Chinese 6a emissions standard. Additional exhaust-gas recirculation measures are thus mandatory for commercial vehicles in the on and off-highway sector.
Competitive Landscape
Key exhaust heat recovery system participants are Continental AG, Delphi Technologies, Denso, Faurecia, Rheinmetall Automotive, and others. The automotive exhaust heat recovery system is a fragmented and competitive market due to the presence of several manufacturers in the market, owing to various strategies such as focused research and development activities, new product developments, acquisitions, etc. For instance,
- In August 2022, Bosch acquired two SLM500s, a move that significantly boosted its expansion into the additive manufacturing sector. This strategic investment further propels the automotive industry by strengthening Bosch's capabilities in adopting 3D printing technologies.
- In January 2023, General Motors announced a substantial investment of USD 918 million across four US plants to bolster the production of V8 gasoline engines.
Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Industry Leaders
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Delphi Technologies
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Continental AG
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Denso
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Rheinmetall Automotive
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Faurecia
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Recent Industry Developments
- September 2022: FORVIA revealed its ongoing efforts in developing technologies and manufacturing Exhaust Compact Systems. These systems are designed to enhance the thermal efficiency of engines, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and contributing to emissions reduction.
- May 2022: Purem by Eberspaecher unveiled its advanced exhaust technology designed for hydrogen engines featuring the H2-ICE exhaust system. It was showcased for the first time at the Hannover Messe.
Global Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market Report Scope
An automotive exhaust heat recovery system is a technology used in vehicles to capture and utilize the heat generated by the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine. This system is designed to improve the overall efficiency of the vehicle by harnessing the waste heat energy that is typically expelled through the exhaust system. The captured heat can then be converted into useful energy such as electricity or thermal energy. It can power various vehicle systems, enhance fuel efficiency, and reduce emissions.
The automotive exhaust heat recovery system market is segmented by technology, vehicle type, and geography. By technology, the market is segmented into exhaust gas recirculation (ECR) and turbochargers. By vehicle type, the market is bifurcated into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. By Geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world.
The report offers the size and forecast for the automotive exhaust heat recovery system market in value (USD) for all the above segments.
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) |
| Turbocharger |
| Passenger Car |
| Commercial Vehicle |
| North America | United States |
| Canada | |
| Rest of North America | |
| Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | |
| France | |
| Rest of Europe | |
| Asia-Pacific | India |
| China | |
| Japan | |
| South Korea | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |
| Rest of the World | Brazil |
| United Arab Emirates | |
| Other Countries |
| Technology | Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) | |
| Turbocharger | ||
| Vehicle Type | Passenger Car | |
| Commercial Vehicle | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Rest of North America | ||
| Europe | Germany | |
| United Kingdom | ||
| France | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Asia-Pacific | India | |
| China | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Rest of the World | Brazil | |
| United Arab Emirates | ||
| Other Countries | ||
Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market size?
The Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market is projected to register a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market?
Delphi Technologies, Continental AG, Denso, Rheinmetall Automotive and Faurecia are the major companies operating in the Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market?
In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market.
What years does this Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market cover?
The report covers the Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Automotive Exhaust Heat Recovery System Market Report
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