Increasing Production and Sales of Automobiles to Augment the Alloy Market Growth
Automotive alloy wheels combine the strength of aluminum and
magnesium to produce light weight wheels that enhance the acceleration and
braking of an automobile. Since magnesium or aluminum alloy is an excellent
conductor of heat, automotive alloy wheel products greatly reduce heat transfer
from brakes to the wheels and reduce the likelihood of brake failure due to
extreme driving environments.
Wheels constructed from this material can also be designed
to meet aesthetic requirements and to complement the overall appearance of any
model. Alloy wheels are becoming more popular with vehicle producers due to
their many advantages. High quality performance wheels require precision
fabrication to ensure they are designed to exact specifications. The
combination of precision engineering and precision manufacturing provides
vehicle owners with products that will last for years to come. The lightweight
design of aluminum alloy wheels make them ideal for off road environments
Market Dynamics:
Increasing production and sales of automobiles worldwide due
to rising disposable incomes and increasing demand for automobiles, especially
in emerging economies such as India, is expected to propel the growth of the alloy
market. For instance, according to the Society of Indian Automobile
Manufacturers, passenger vehicle sales in India increased by 26.45% to 272,027
units in September 2020, up from 215,124 in September 2019.
Moreover, growing adoption of (demand for) electric vehicles
worldwide is expected to fuel the growth of the alloy
market. For instance, Toyota aims to sell 5.5 million electrified vehicles
worldwide by 2025. The company plans to introduce at least one electrified
version of each model by 2025.
Among region, the Asia Pacific is expected to witness robust
growth in the market due to rapid growth of the automotive industry in the
region. For instance, the Indian automotive industry is expected to reach US$
251.4-282.8 billion by 2026, according to report by, India Brand Equity
Foundation (IBEF).
Competitive Analysis:
Major players operating in the alloy market are Novelis Inc.,
Norsk Hydro ASA, Alcoa Inc., Constellium N.V., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo
Metal Corporation, Arcelormittal SA, UACJ Corporation, AMG Advanced
Metallurgical Group, Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Vedanta Aluminium, and ThyssenKrupp
AG.
Major players in the market are adopting various growth
strategies to meet the increasing demand for automotive alloy. For instance, in
September 2019, Vedanta Aluminium (India) announced the formal launch of its
newest product line, Primary Foundry Alloy (PFA) for the Indian automotive
industry.
In October 2018, Hydro launched high strength alloy that
will help carmakers improve safety and sustainability. The alloy will be
particularly useful for next-generation cars, where weight and cost reductions
are the key drivers.
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