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Auto Parts Manufacturing in China Industry Data and Analysis

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Millie Walker
Analyst Beijing, China May 2025

The performance of the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China has close relationship with its downstream Automobile Manufacturing in China and the number of civilian automobiles in use. The Automobile Manufacturing in China mainly creates original demand for auto parts and the number of civilian automobiles in use provides a market foundation for replacement of auto parts. Overall, revenue for the Auto Parts Manufacturing in China is expected to increase at an annualized 4.4% to $713.4 billion over the past five years, including a growth rate of 3.0% in 2025 alone, when profit is anticipated to narrow slightly to 5.5% of revenue.China has become one of the largest manufacturers of automobile parts and accessories in the world. With improving technology and upgrading product structure of China's local manufacturers, industry exports have increased at a CAGR of 11.2% over the past five years, with share of industry revenue growing from 6.1% in 2020 to an estimated 8.4% in 2025. Competing imports are expected to decrease at a CAGR of 4.9% over the five years through 2025. However, China still relies on imports to satisfy demand for high-quality automobile parts, as supply of high-quality and specialized auto parts of domestic manufacturers generally cannot meet the market demand. The production of advanced automotive parts is still limited in China. Products like acoustic systems, automobile special-purpose ICs (integrated chips), high-end sensors, and microprocessors are imported from developed countries.Industry revenue is forecast to continue growing over the next five years, increasing at an annualized 2.4% over the five years through 2030, to total $803.2 billion. As the technology and the quality of Chinese products improve and pricing remains competitive, demand from overseas market is anticipated to increase steadily. As a result, exports are projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% over the five years through 2030, to $78.9 billion.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released May 2025.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China operates under the industry code 3725. Businesses in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China produce parts, accessories and components for motor vehicles, including motor vehicle bodies, mechanical and electronic components, and parts for electric motors. Manufacturers supply aftermarket motor vehicle assembly and replacement part companies. Related terms covered in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China include 3d printing, clutch system and axle shaft system.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China include Transmission system and components, Electronic parts and accessories and Suspension system and components.

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China include Weichai Holding Group Co., Ltd., SAIC Motor Corporation Limited and Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China.

Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.

Products & Markets

What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?

The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China.

Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.

Geographic Breakdown

What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?

The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China.

Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.

Companies

What's included in the Companies chapter?

The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.

Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China in 2026?

The market size of the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China is $713.4bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China in 2025?

There are 4,332 businesses in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2020 and 2025.

How may import tariffs affect the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China?

The Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.

How may export tariffs affect the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China?

The Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.

Has the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 4.4 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China?

The biggest companies operating in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China are Weichai Holding Group Co., Ltd., SAIC Motor Corporation Limited and Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.

What does the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China include?

Transmission system and components and Suspension system and components are part of the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China?

The company holding the most market share in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China is Weichai Holding Group Co., Ltd..

How competitive is the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Auto Parts Manufacturing industry in China.

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