Automotive Piston Engine System Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Global Automotive Piston Engine System Market is Segmented by Raw Material Type (Cast Iron, Aluminum Alloy, and Other Raw Materials), Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles), Fuel Type (Gasoline and Diesel), Component Type (Piston, Piston Ring, and Piston Pin), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World). The report offers the market sizes and forecasts in volume and value (USD billion) for all the above segments.

Automotive Piston Engine System Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Automotive Piston Engine System Market Size

Automotive Piston Engine System Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 4.23 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Automotive Piston Engine System Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Automotive Piston Engine System Market Analysis

The Automotive Piston Engine System Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.23% during the forecast period.

Innovations and prototypes of engines from major automakers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), coupled with consumer preferences for high-performance and fuel-efficient automobiles, are some of the major factors propelling the market growth. Engine downsizing trends are on the rise, with automakers developing smaller engines with better fuel injection systems. Further, the rapid transformation of the automotive industry in integrating lightweight components in their vehicle models is propelling the growth of the automotive piston engine system market. It is owing to the enhancement in technology and commitment by several parts and component manufacturers to develop advanced pistons, which assist in improving vehicle efficiency.

With the increasing focus of the government to promote the usage of electric vehicles to combat carbon emissions, the sales trends of fuel-operated vehicles are significantly being affected. It poses a major challenge for the automotive piston engine system market, as the integration of pistons in electric vehicles is optional. On the other hand, the production of piston systems is gaining traction in the aftermarket channels, owing to the growth in vehicle parc. Consumers availing of used cars are constantly in need of upgrading their vehicle's parts and components. These positively impact the demand for the automotive piston engine systems market.

With China, India, and Japan growing as global automotive manufacturer hubs, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to continue as a major market for automotive piston systems due to the increase in manufacturing of alternative fuel vehicles such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and diesel engines. Further, the market is anticipated to witness the development of various lightweight piston components to improve the efficiency of vehicles and better fuel consumption capability.

Automotive Piston Engine System Industry Overview

The automobile piston engine system market is consolidated and highly competitive, with only a few companies dominating the market. Some of the major companies operating in the market are Aisin Seiki, Federal-Mogul Holding LLC, Mahle GmbH, Tenneco Inc, Rheinmetall Automotive AG, Hitachi Automotive Systems, and Riken Corporation, among others. These players actively engage in forming long-term partnerships with auto manufacturers to enhance their brand portfolio by offering various piston components for gasoline or diesel vehicles.

  • In January 2023, Rheinmetall officially transferred its large-bore pistons production to Koncentra Verkstads AB (KVAB) of Gothenburg, Sweden. In October 2022, Rheinmetall announced the sale, which reflected the Düsseldorf tech group's strategic reorientation towards an improved focus on developing small-bore pistons.
  • In August 2022, Nippon Piston Ring and Riken Corporation announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement to establish a joint holding company formed by mutual stock transfer. It is to consolidate the two companies on equal terms. As per the agreement, the trading name of the new joint company will be NPR-Riken Corporation. The company aims to facilitate the development of advanced position solutions for the automotive industry.

The market is anticipated to witness the launch of various advanced lightweight piston components in the coming years as these players try to gain a competitive edge with the diversification of their product portfolio.

Automotive Piston Engine System Market Leaders

  1. Aisin Seiki

  2. Federal Mogul Holding LLC

  3. Mahle GmbH

  4. Rheinmetall

  5. Tenneco Inc

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Automotive Piston Engine System Market News

  • July 2023: Mahle received a series of orders from engine manufacturer Deutz for the development and supply of components for hydrogen engines, including pistons, piston rings pack, and piston pins. Deutz plans to use these engines in stationary hydrogen engines for the first time from the end of 2024.
  • January 2023: Shriram Pistons & Rings, a leading Indian component player in the conventional powertrain domain, developed a range of solutions to cater to alternative fuel systems within the internal combustion engine (ICE) space while simultaneously gearing up to cater to the future industry requirements of clean mobility technologies. The company further reaffirmed its commitment to develop advanced piston solutions, among other products, for hydrogen, CNG, and LNG engines to cater to its ICE customer base.

Automotive Piston Engine System Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Growing Demand for Lightweight Pistons
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Increasing Adoption of Electric Vehicles Deters the Growth of the Market
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value - USD)

  • 5.1 By Raw Material Type
    • 5.1.1 Cast Iron
    • 5.1.2 Aluminum Alloy
    • 5.1.3 Other Raw Materials (Steel, etc.)
  • 5.2 By Vehicle Type
    • 5.2.1 Passenger Cars
    • 5.2.2 Commerical Vehicles
  • 5.3 By Fuel Type
    • 5.3.1 Gasoline
    • 5.3.2 Diesel
  • 5.4 By Component Type
    • 5.4.1 Piston
    • 5.4.2 Piston Ring
    • 5.4.3 Piston Pin
  • 5.5 By Geography
    • 5.5.1 North America
    • 5.5.1.1 United States
    • 5.5.1.2 Canada
    • 5.5.1.3 Rest of North America
    • 5.5.2 Europe
    • 5.5.2.1 Germany
    • 5.5.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.2.3 France
    • 5.5.2.4 Spain
    • 5.5.2.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.3.1 India
    • 5.5.3.2 China
    • 5.5.3.3 Japan
    • 5.5.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.5.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.4 Rest of the World
    • 5.5.4.1 South America
    • 5.5.4.2 Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles*
    • 6.2.1 Aisin Seiki
    • 6.2.2 Capricorn Automotive
    • 6.2.3 Federal Mogul Holding LLC
    • 6.2.4 Mahle GmbH
    • 6.2.5 Rheinmetall
    • 6.2.6 Hitachi Automotive Systems
    • 6.2.7 Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd
    • 6.2.8 Magna International
    • 6.2.9 Tenneco Inc
    • 6.2.10 Riken Corporation
    • 6.2.11 PT Astra Otoparts Tbk

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Rising Opportunity in the Aftermarket owing to the Growth in Used Gasoline/Diesel Cars
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Automotive Piston Engine System Industry Segmentation

An automotive piston refers to a component in a reciprocating engine that is made up of a cylindrical piece of metal with piston rings. It helps to form an air-tight seal once the piston is installed within the engine cylinder. The piston is attached via a piston pin or gudgeon to a connecting rod, which in turn is connected to the crankshaft.

The Automotive Piston Engine System market is segmented by raw material type, vehicle type, fuel type, component type, and geography. By raw material type, the market is segmented into cast iron, aluminum alloy, and other raw materials (steel, etc.). By vehicle type, the market is segmented into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. By fuel type, the market is segmented into gasoline and diesel. By component type, the market is segmented into piston, piston ring, and piston pin. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the World.

The report offers market size and forecasts for piston engine systems in value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Raw Material Type Cast Iron
Aluminum Alloy
Other Raw Materials (Steel, etc.)
By Vehicle Type Passenger Cars
Commerical Vehicles
By Fuel Type Gasoline
Diesel
By Component Type Piston
Piston Ring
Piston Pin
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific India
China
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World South America
Middle-East and Africa
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Automotive Piston Engine System Market Research FAQs

What is the current Automotive Piston Engine System Market size?

The Automotive Piston Engine System Market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.23% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Automotive Piston Engine System Market?

Aisin Seiki, Federal Mogul Holding LLC, Mahle GmbH, Rheinmetall and Tenneco Inc are the major companies operating in the Automotive Piston Engine System Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Automotive Piston Engine 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 Piston Engine System Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Automotive Piston Engine System Market.

What years does this Automotive Piston Engine System Market cover?

The report covers the Automotive Piston Engine System Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Automotive Piston Engine System Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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