Market Overview

Global Automotive Heat Shield Market size was valued at around 13.18 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach a value of USD 20.62 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period (2025–2033).

The global market for automotive heat shield is rapidly growing because of the growing demand in the automobile sector for advanced heat management solutions. Automotive heat shields are crucial components that protect critical parts of vehicles, such as the engine, exhaust system, and fuel tank from excessive heat, causing severe damage to the vehicle's components. Proper temperature values maintained inside a vehicle make its components safe and durable for long-time use. Therefore, the demand for effective heat management systems has increased as vehicular complexity and performance needs have grown. Heat shields in automobiles made of advanced materials like aluminium, ceramics, and composite materials are very highly used these days. Advanced materials will protect against the heat loads while still providing a lower weight.

The following are the factors behind the growth in the market of automotive heat shields. For that, the auto industry has now enhanced its attention to better fuel economy, reductions in carbon emission, and more compliance with the environment-specific constraints on regulatory demands. Specifically, a heat shield can prevent heat buildup accumulation around critical components as well as provide aid in making the overall vehicle performance efficiency improvement as well. Besides, more pressure on greener and fuel-economic vehicles has sparked the demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, which require special heat management. For example, the battery system and other electrical parts need protection.

Another major target is consumers' expectation for safer and more comfortable vehicles from the automobile makers. Heat shields prevent the probable fire hazard that can arise, thus safeguarding the passengers against the dangerous influence of excess heat. These shields are more relevant in the contemporary designs of automobiles where engines are compact, highly performing, and thus highly heating. This has resulted in the requirement for heat shields that can tolerate extremely high temperatures to preserve the integrity of critical parts.

Besides, ongoing innovations in processes of automotive production, such as automation and new lightweight materials, have resulted in improved heat shields with better efficiencies. The resultant improvements have managed to reduce production costs while, at the same time, further enhancing the performances and durability characteristics of the heat shields. Manufacturer needs are continually increasing with the intent to capture new and emerging materials, including latest technologies, to meet specific considerations peculiarly specific to electric or autonomous vehicles, such as heat management.

Despite the demand, the market is still a challenge in the sense that advanced materials are expensive, and the intricacy of holding heat shields at increasingly complex designs for vehicles continues to be difficult. However, research and development have evolved to develop cost-effective, high-performance heat shield solutions to overcome the challenges.

Market Drivers

Growing focus on light-weighting and fuel efficiency standards

• OEMs are focusing on vehicle lightweighting and engine efficiency due to increasing fuel economy regulations in the EU, Japan, and China. In December 2018, the European Commission proposed a measure to set up fuel economy standards. It aimed to reduce the average CO2 emissions from passenger cars and vans by 15% and 37.5% by 2025 and 2032, respectively. The authority sought to cut the light commercial vehicle emissions by 31% by 2032 and 15% by 2025. According to the US EPA, between 2012 and 2017, in the US automobile heat shield industry, 12 of the 13 largest OEMs have made improvements in their real-world CO2 emissions and fuel efficiency. Overall, between model years 2012 and 2017, the industry improved fuel efficiency by 1.3 mpg and CO2 emissions by 21 g/mile.
• Lightweight heat shields would significantly reduce vehicle weight while improving fuel efficiency. In an effort to meet stringent fuel efficiency standards, major OEMs are increasingly adopting lightweighting processes, and manufacturers of heat shields are focusing on the development of lightweight and efficient heat shield solutions. For instance, one of the leading heat shield manufacturers, Tenneco, offers extremely lightweight corrugated aluminum heat shields. It is claimed that it provides from 15–30 per cent more thermal protection than aluminised steel heat shields, and contains as much as 80 per cent less mass. To boost a vehicle's fuel economy, it can be used in turbochargers, exhaust manifolds and catalytic converters. As OEMs come out with more efficient fuel vehicles, such developments can be seen among heat shield manufacturers. This would mean that the need for better heat shields in future cars would be driven by the increased emphasis on lightweighting and fuel economy criteria.

Market Opportunities

Government standards pertaining to components and structures

• The automotive sector has, on many occasions been controlled by authorities, hence having to obey the directives that were issued according to efforts. The manufacturers have been compelled to develop products that fit in with the current legal system. Cars must have fewer cylinders and a small engine for their carbon emission levels to reduce. Turbochargers or super chargers are incorporated into the engines to retain the high level of power in the cars. Auto turbochargers are fitted with heat shields to allow efficient operation. As turbochargers require the fitment of a heat shield, the growing use of compression engines and turbochargers will be likely to spur automobile heat shield consumption.
• governments across the world are taking up stringent measures to reduce the NVH of light and heavy vehicles as there are increasing environmental issues in each and every region. OEMs and Tier I companies are designing an effective, soundproof shields that can be placed under a car's hood. Thus, manufacturers of under-hood heat shields have vast opportunities.

Market Restraining Factors

Restriction on ICE vehicles by major countries

• In April 2020, 24 large European nations taxed automobiles based on CO2 emissions or fuel usage. The giant European automobile makers are increasingly embracing mild hybrid or full electric automobiles. Rather than developing ICE to comply with the bans, the OEMs are redirecting themselves and investing in electric propulsion. Although heat shield producers may be monetarily rewarded because of the electric cars, electric cars produce less thermal control than gasoline cars. The already in place heat shields made for gasoline cars will not work. Heat shield producers thus need to invest more resources in developing and designing heat shields that are suited for electric cars. Therefore, in the expected period, the demand for heat shields would decline due to government restrictions on ICE cars and the promotion of alternative propulsion.

Segmentation Analysis

The market scope is segmented because of by Product, by Application, by Material.

• By Product

Based on the Product of the market is segmented into Single Shell, Double Shell, Sandwich.

Cost-effectiveness, the low weight of this heat shield segment, and its ease in manufacturing make it the best single-shell heat shield in the automotive heat shield market. Single-shell heat shields are often made of very thin metal sheets, such as aluminum or stainless steel, and have broad applications in deflecting heat at places such as the engine compartment, exhaust systems, and turbochargers with the aim of preventing other components from thermal damage.

Double-shell heat shields consist of two sheets of metal that sandwich an insulation gap. This is a better form of thermal insulation and is often used in high-performance vehicles and turbocharged engines, where proper temperature control is highly critical to efficiency and life.

The ultimate ones, with advanced types, are sandwich heat shields that consist of various layers: metal sheets and insulating materials like ceramic or fiberglass. These provide maximum protection against heat, which are used on even the most extreme applications, such as high-performance sports cars, electric vehicles, and aircraft engines.

For example, a turbocharged sports car might use a sandwich heat shield around the turbocharger to minimize the heat transfer, while a typical sedan might rely on a single-shell heat shield to save the costs of effective heat management.

• By Application

Based on the Application of the market is segmented into Exhaust System, Turbocharger, Under Bonnet, Engine Compartment, Under Chassis.

Engine compartment was 78.1% of the share in revenue during 2024. Escalating demand for superior thermal management systems and better performing vehicles propels this market. Engines are more heat-emitting since auto manufacturers aim at increasing the volume of power out while maximizing efficiency in an engine. Heat shields are thus in demand to cover sensitive parts for maximum engine efficiency.

Turbocharger is expected to have the highest CAGR of 6.1% over the projection period. Turbochargers compress air, which helps the engines run much more efficiently and produce more power from smaller engines. However, since this process generates a lot of heat, heat shields are required to prevent thermal damage to surrounding components and ensure peak performance. As most auto manufacturers expand turbochargers across a growing lineup of different automobile models, dependably effective heat shields continue to become progressively needed.

• Regional Snapshots

By region, Insights into the markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and MEA are provided by the study. Asia-Pacific has remained the leader of the global automotive heat shields market and is also expected to lead the market over the forecast period. This dominance is attributed to the presence of many major automotive hubs in this region, mostly in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India. It hosts a large number of significant automotive industries based on high volume production, fast-growing demand for passenger as well as commercial vehicles, and great investment in highly advanced automotive technologies. Rising middle-class population and disposable incomes in those countries have helped increase demand for vehicles, hence the need for heat shields. Asia-Pacific offers a well-developed supply chain for large-scale production of heat shields besides offering raw materials and labor at inexpensive prices.

North America has the highest growth rate in this market. Factors such as advancements in automotive technology, adoption of electric and hybrid cars, and government regulations against emission and vehicle safety are some that support the region's growth. North America also leads in terms of the rate of adoption of light and advanced heat shielding materials as it strongly emphasizes innovation, which is being catalyzed by the leading auto manufacturers and component manufacturers based here. Further, the growth in consumer demand for energy-efficient, high-performance vehicles is accelerating the market further in the region. This places North America among the most promising regions for driving the global automotive heat shield market over the coming years.

List of Companies Profiled

• DuPont
• Dana Limited.
• Zircotec Ltd
• Morgan Advanced Materials
• Autoneum
• ElringKlinger AG
• Lydall, Inc.
• Tenneco Inc.
• CARCOUSTICS
• UGN Inc.

Key Industry Developments

In April 2023, Borgers Automotive was fully acquired by Autoneum. With this success, Autoneum's operational scope now includes 67 production facilities worldwide, employing almost 16,100 people in 24 different countries. The incorporation of the reputable German business into its operations has strengthened Autoneum's position as a global leader in sustainable solutions for vehicle acoustic and thermal management.

In March 2021, Zircotec launched ZircoFlex SHIELD. ZircoFlex SHIELD reportedly achieves better thermal performance at 40% lower weight and 46% lower volume than competing heat-shield products.

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Report Scope and Segmentations

Global Automotive Heat Shield Market Regional Analysis

North America accounted for the highest xx% market share in terms of revenue in the Automotive Heat Shield market and is expected to expand at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the growing adoption of Automotive Heat Shield. The market in APAC is expected to witness significant growth and is expected to register a CAGR of xx% over upcoming years, because of the presence of key Automotive Heat Shield companies in economies such as Japan and China.

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North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Switzerland
• Belgium
• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Spain
• Sweden
• Netherland
• Turkey
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Australia
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Japan
• China
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Rest Of APAC

Latin America

• Mexico
• Argentina
• Peru
• Colombia
• Brazil
• Rest of South America

Middle East and Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest Of MEA

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Research Scope of Automotive Heat Shield Market

• Historic year: 2020-2023
• Base year: 2024
• Forecast: 2025 to 2033
• Representation of Market revenue in USD Billion