Aftermarket Market Research Reports

Increasing global vehicle population, connectivity trends and changing vehicle technology are creating strong disruptive forces within automotive aftermarket. As a result, this historically stable automotive vertical is rapidly transforming itself, creating both challenges and opportunities for existing and new stakeholders.

Frost & Sullivan’s Global Automotive Aftermarket program area takes a 360-view of the industry, examining and analyzing product, geographic, technological, and business trends covering the entirety of the market. Key areas that the program explores are:

  • OES and aftermarket distribution
  • Replacement product trends
  • Emerging business models such as eretailing, telematics, connected services etc.
  • Country and region level aftermarket trends
  • Competitive part pricing trends and analytics
  1. 23 Jul 2026  |  Global  |  Market Outlook

    Growth Opportunities in the Automotive Aftermarket, Global, 2026

    Regional Demand Patterns Will Shape Aftermarket Growth Through 2027

    The global automotive aftermarket for light vehicles (≤6T GVWR) continues to demonstrate resilience despite moderating momentum in new vehicle sales. With a base year of 2025, this study evaluates market trends through 2030, providing a global perspective with region-specific insights for North America (Canada and the United States), Europe, Chin...

    $7,500.00
  2. 20 Jul 2026  |  North America  |  Market Research

    Passenger Car & Light Truck Driveline Components Aftermarket, North America, 2026–2032

    An Aging Vehicle Fleet and Rising Annual Miles per Year are Accelerating Drivetrain Wear, Driving Aftermarket Demand

    This Frost & Sullivan analysis of the North American passenger car and light truck driveline components aftermarket examines the volume and value of the industry for driveline components, specifically driveshafts and U-joints, in North America. The report discusses replacement rates and average manufacturer-level prices and presents forecasts acros...

    $4,950.00
  3. 29 Jun 2026  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Passenger Vehicle Replacement Lead-Acid Battery Aftermarket, Europe, 2026–2032

    The Lead-Acid Battery Aftermarket is Driving Transformational Growth as Demand for EFB and AGM Batteries Increases

    The European lead-acid battery market for cars holds strong importance in the transport sector. These batteries remain the go-to choice for starting, lighting, and ignition (often called SLI) in vehicles with internal combustion engines, mild hybrids, and micro-hybrids that feature start-stop systems.

    Demand stays steady thanks to the huge n...

    $4,950.00
  4. 29 Apr 2026  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Customer Research

    Voice of Consumer: Willingness and Desirability Toward Multi-Channel eCommerce Models, India, 2024

    Building Reliable Delivery Systems, Guaranteeing Genuine Quality, and Integrating Professional Services are Key Drivers in the eCommerce Automotive Aftermarket

    This Frost & Sullivan Voice of Consumer report analyzes how Indian passenger vehicle owners engage with multi-channel eCommerce for automotive spare parts across both online and offline touchpoints. The study profiles buyers by mapping their spending levels and category preferences, and examining the frequency and context of online purchases over t...

    $4,950.00
  5. 21 Apr 2026  |  Global  |  Market Outlook

    Growth Opportunities for the 2026 Medium- and Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket

    Higher Fleet Utilization and Aging Trucks Are Driving Frequent Parts Replacement and Robust Aftermarket Revenue Growth

    The global medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle aftermarket is undergoing a structural transition. In 2025, global sales of new medium- and heavy-duty trucks declined by approximately 4.1% compared to 2024, driven by lower new-vehicle sales. This growth trend is expected to persist throughout the first half of 2026.

    Despite weaker new t...

    $7,500.00
  6. 17 Apr 2026  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Aftermarket Parts Buying Groups and Distributors Market, Europe, 2025

    Consolidation and Digitalization are Driving Transformational Growth by Disrupting the Supply Value Chain and Conventional Aftermarket Practices

    This Frost & Sullivan report provides a comprehensive analysis of the European aftermarket parts buying groups and distributors ecosystem for automotives. It examines key macroeconomic trends, regional industry dynamics, and regulatory developments shaping the market. Six major buying groups and three leading distributors in each focus country (the...

    $4,950.00
  7. 30 Jan 2026  |  North America  |  Market Research

    Replacement Constant Velocity Axle Aftermarket in Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicles, North America, 2026–2032

    Next-Generation, Tech-Heavy Designs Are Driving Transformational Growth by Enabling Engineering-Led Suppliers to Command Premiums

    The following study on Class 1-3 constant velocity (CV) axles in the North American aftermarket forecasts market size through 2032, with 2025 as the base year. The study analyzes CV axle components for passenger and light commercial vehicles, including CV axle shafts, CV boots, CV joints, and four-wheel drive actuators. Frost & Sullivan arrived at ...

    $4,950.00
  8. 28 Jan 2026  |  North America  |  Market Research

    Benchmarking of Automotive Patents, North America, 2026–2040

    The Mobility Sector is Experiencing Transformational Growth Due to Innovation

    This Frost & Sullivan analysis examines the evolution of mobility innovation through a comprehensive benchmarking of automotive and mobility-related patents across connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) mobility dimensions. Using patent data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office spanning 1976 to 2040, the analysis maps lon...

    $4,950.00
  9. 29 Dec 2025  |  North America  |  Market Research

    Growth Opportunities in the Vehicle Upfitting Aftermarket, North America, 2025–2030

    Modularization and Electrification Drive Upfitting in the Light Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket

    The North American vehicle upfitting aftermarket is entering a new phase as modular designs, electrification, and changing fleet requirements reshape how commercial vans and light trucks are configured. This study, covering 2024–2030, examines market potential, competitive dynamics, and the growing shift from basic storage to integrated solutions...

    $2,450.00
  10. 28 Nov 2025  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Class 1-3 Select Battery Thermal Management Components Aftermarket, Europe, 2024–2035

    The Battery Thermal Management Aftermarket in the PV and LCV Segments is Experiencing Transformational Growth due to Increasing EV Penetration and an Aging Fleet

    This Frost & Sullivan analysis offers a comprehensive outlook on the European Class 1–3 select battery thermal management (BTM) components aftermarket, examining market dynamics, component-level trends, competitive landscape, and future growth scenarios across key European regions. The study highlights the BTM aftermarket as a rapidly expanding s...

    $4,950.00