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Auto parts stores have endured ups and downs in recent years, similar to the rest of the auto sector. Strong economic gains have boosted auto parts stores, as pent-up demand caused a surge in revenue. Strong consumer activity has driven growth in vehicle miles driven and overall travel. Also, the expanding popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and other vehicle types has provided opportunities to sell new auto parts. At the same time, stores have contended with the same problems as the wider retail sector, namely higher input prices and supply chain shortages. Auto parts stores weren't able to pass along all price hikes to consumers, resulting in shrinking profitability. Overall, IBISWorld expects revenue for auto parts stores to climb at a CAGR of 0.6 to $75.1 billion through the end of 2026, including a slight jump of 0.9% in 2026 alone.
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IBISWorld's research coverage on the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released February 2026.
The Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code 44131. This industry comprises stores that sell new and used automotive parts and accessories. Many stores also repair automobiles and install automotive accessories. Related terms covered in the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States include do-it-for-me (difm), do-it-yourself (diy) and aftermarket.
Products and services covered in Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States include Critical parts (new), Critical parts (used) and Maintenance parts.
Companies covered in the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States include O'reilly Automotive, Inc., Autozone Inc. and Genuine Parts Co.
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States.
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.
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States.
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.
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States.
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.
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States. 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.
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States. 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.
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States. 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.
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States. 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.
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 Stores industry in the United States.
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The market size of the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States is $75.1bn in 2026.
There are 51,931 businesses in the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2021 and 2026.
The Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
The Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
The market size of the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2021 and 2026.
Over the next five years, the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States are O'reilly Automotive, Inc., Autozone Inc. and Genuine Parts Co
Critical parts (new) and Critical parts (used) are part of the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States.
The company holding the most market share in the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States is O'reilly Automotive, Inc..
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Auto Parts Stores industry in the United States.