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Automotive Circular Economy Market

Automotive Circular Economy Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Light Commercial Vehicles – Trucks, Buses), By Propulsion Type (Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles, Electric Vehicles – Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Battery Electric Vehicles), By Process Type, By Component Type, By End-User, By Region, And By Segment Forecasts, 2025-2034.

Report ID : 2997 | Published : 2025-04-28 | Pages: 180 | Format: PDF/EXCEL/Power BI Dashbord

Automotive Circular Economy Market Size is valued at USD 148.2 Bn in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 398.3 Bn by the year 2034 at a 10.7% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.

Automotive Circular Economy Market info

The automotive circular economy is a sustainable system that emphasizes improving the life cycle of cars and their components via reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, and sustainable design. Its objective is to reduce waste and resource utilization through the use of recycled materials, refurbishment of components, and facilitation of second-life applications for electric vehicle batteries.

To improve sustainability, reduce operating costs, and adhere to stricter environmental requirements, automakers are adopting circularity as the demand for greener options increases. The automotive circular economy market expansion is being driven by the growing use of circular economy techniques in the automobile sector, such as recycling, remanufacturing, and reusing components and materials. The need for recycled, remanufactured, and refurbished car parts is anticipated to increase as the automotive industry shifts to more resource-efficient and sustainable solutions.

Additionally, the increased emphasis on lowering carbon footprints, prolonging vehicle lifespans, and enhancing manufacturing process efficiency are other important reasons. With developments in electric vehicles, green technologies, and sustainable manufacturing, the automotive circular economy market is expected to grow significantly over the next ten years.

However, the market is confronted with obstacles such as the high cost of product processing, product deterioration and quality, logistical issues for product collection and sorting, limitations on product warranties, and consumer attitudes regarding recycled or refurbished goods. On the other hand, as the automotive industry keeps pushing the envelope of innovation, there are plenty of chances to broaden applications to different automotive components in order to provide affordable and sustainable substitutes for freshly made components.

Competitive Landscape

Some Major Key Players In The Automotive Circular Economy Market:

  • Umicore
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG
  • LKQ Corporation
  • BorgWarner Inc.
  • Valeo
  • Sims Metal (Sims Limited)
  • Copart Inc.
  • IAA Holdings, LLC.
  • RB Global
  • BMW Group
  • TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
  • Renault Group
  • Redwood Materials Inc.
  • Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Bosch GmbH
  • Other Market Players

Market Segmentation:

The Automotive Circular Economy market is segmented based on vehicle type, propulsion type, process type, component type, and end-user. Based on vehicle type, the market comprises Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, and Light Commercial Vehicles (Trucks, Buses). By propulsion type, the market is segmented into Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles, Electric Vehicles (Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Battery Electric Vehicles). By process type, the market is segmented into Recycled Products, Remanufactured Products, Refurbished Products, and Reused Products. By component type, the market is segmented into Batteries, Tyres, Polymers, Body Parts, Brakes and Suspensions, and Others. By end-user, the market includes Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Automotive Aftermarket, and Others.

According To The Vehicle Type Segment, The Passenger Vehicles Sub Segment Is Accounted As A Major Contributor To The Automotive Circular Economy Market

The passenger vehicles category is expected to hold a major global market share in 2024, fueled by the rising necessity for environmentally friendly transportation options and mandates for lower emissions from regulations. The use of recycled materials, car recycling, and parts remanufacturing are examples of circular practices that are becoming more popular as automakers respond to growing consumer and regulatory demands for greener automobiles. Due to their extended lifespans and large manufacturing volumes, passenger cars provide substantial potential for waste reduction and resource recovery. Innovations in sustainable material use and electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling further drive this trend.

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) Segment To Witness Growth At A Rapid Rate

The market for the automotive circular economy is anticipated to be dominated by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as demand for sustainable vehicle production and component sourcing grows. In order to lessen their environmental impact, OEMs are implementing circular economy techniques, including recycling, refurbishment, and remanufacturing in their manufacturing processes. In addition, OEMs are being pushed to use circular design and production methods for new cars and parts because of the growing demand for manufacturers to adhere to more stringent regulatory requirements on environmental effects.

In The Region, The North American Automotive Circular Economy Market Holds A Significant Revenue Share

The North American Automotive Circular Economy market is expected to register the highest market share in revenue in the near future, driven by its investments in sustainable manufacturing, technology advancements, and robust regulatory frameworks. With major industry participants promoting the use of circular methods in automobile production, the United States and Canada are leading the way in car recycling, remanufacturing, and the utilization of recycled components.

Additionally, the region's supremacy is being driven by strong public-private collaborations, improvements in battery recycling technology, and rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs). In addition, Europe is projected to grow rapidly in the global Automotive Circular Economy market supported by countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and France, which have a robust automotive sector and a rising awareness of ecological issues.

Automotive Circular Economy Market Report Scope

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market Size Value In 2024

USD 148.2 Bn

Revenue Forecast In 2034

USD 393.8 Bn

Growth Rate CAGR

CAGR of 10.7% from 2025 to 2034

Quantitative Units

Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2025 to 2034

Historic Year

2021 to 2024

Forecast Year

2025-2034

Report Coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments Covered

By Vehicle Type, Propulsion Type, Process Type, Component Type, And End-User

Regional Scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South East Asia; South Korea

Competitive Landscape

Umicore, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, LKQ Corporation, BorgWarner Inc., Valeo, Sims Metal (Sims Limited), Copart Inc., IAA Holdings, LLC., RB Global, BMW Group, TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION, Renault Group, Aptiv., Redwood Materials Inc., Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd., and Bosch GmbH.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Automotive Circular Economy Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Automotive Circular Economy Market Variables, Trends & Scope

4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Incremental Opportunity Analysis (US$ MN), 2024-2034
4.8. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis, By Key Player (2023)
4.9. Use/impact of AI on Automotive Circular Economy Market Industry Trends
4.10. Global Automotive Circular Economy Market Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping (US$ Mn), 2021-2034

Chapter 5. Automotive Circular Economy Market Segmentation 1: By Vehicle Type, Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. Market Share by Vehicle Type, 2024 & 2034

5.2. Market Size Revenue (US$ Million) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following Vehicle Type:

5.2.1. Passenger Vehicles
5.2.2. Commercial Vehicles
5.2.3. Light Commercial Vehicles

5.2.3.1. Trucks
5.2.3.2. Buses

Chapter 6. Automotive Circular Economy Market Segmentation 2: By Propulsion Type, Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. Market Share by Propulsion Type, 2024 & 2034

6.2. Market Size Revenue (US$ Million) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following Propulsion Type:

6.2.1. Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles
6.2.2. Electric Vehicles

6.2.2.1. Hybrid Electric Vehicles
6.2.2.2. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
6.2.2.3. Battery Electric Vehicles

Chapter 7. Automotive Circular Economy Market Segmentation 3: By End-User Type, Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. Market Share by End-User Type, 2024 & 2034

7.2. Market Size Revenue (US$ Million) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following End-User Type:

7.2.1. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
7.2.2. Automotive Aftermarket
7.2.3. Others

Chapter 8. Automotive Circular Economy Market Segmentation 4: By Process Type, Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. Market Share by Process Type, 2024 & 2034

8.2. Market Size Revenue (US$ Million) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following Process Type:

8.2.1. Recycled Products
8.2.2. Remanufactured Products
8.2.3. Refurbished Products
8.2.4. Reused Products

Chapter 9. Automotive Circular Economy Market Segmentation 5: By Component Type, Estimates & Trend Analysis

9.1. Market Share by Component Type, 2024 & 2034

9.2. Market Size Revenue (US$ Million) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following Component Type:

9.2.1. Battery
9.2.2. Tire
9.2.3. Polymers
9.2.4. Body Parts
9.2.5. Brakes and Suspensions
9.2.6. Other

Chapter 10. Automotive Circular Economy Market Segmentation 6: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

10.1. Global Automotive Circular Economy Market, Regional Snapshot 2024 & 2034

10.2. North America

10.2.1. North America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034

10.2.1.1. US
10.2.1.2. Canada

10.2.2. North America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Vehicle Type, 2021-2034
10.2.3. North America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Propulsion Type, 2021-2034
10.2.4. North America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User Type, 2021-2034
10.2.5. North America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process Type, 2021-2034
10.2.6. North America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Component Type, 2021-2034


10.3. Europe

10.3.1. Europe Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034

10.3.1.1. Germany
10.3.1.2. U.K.
10.3.1.3. France
10.3.1.4. Italy
10.3.1.5. Spain
10.3.1.6. Rest of Europe

10.3.2. Europe Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Vehicle Type, 2021-2034
10.3.3. Europe Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Propulsion Type, 2021-2034
10.3.4. Europe Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User Type, 2021-2034
10.3.5. Europe Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process Type, 2021-2034
10.3.6. Europe Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Component Type, 2021-2034

10.4. Asia Pacific

10.4.1. Asia Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034

10.4.1.1. India
10.4.1.2. China
10.4.1.3. Japan
10.4.1.4. Australia
10.4.1.5. South Korea
10.4.1.6. Hong Kong
10.4.1.7. Southeast Asia
10.4.1.8. Rest of Asia Pacific

10.4.2. Asia Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Vehicle Type, 2021-2034
10.4.3. Asia Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Propulsion Type, 2021-2034
10.4.4. Asia Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User Type, 2021-2034
10.4.5. Asia Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process Type, 2021-2034
10.4.6. Asia Pacific Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Component Type, 2021-2034

10.5. Latin America

10.5.1. Latin America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034

10.5.1.1. Brazil
10.5.1.2. Mexico
10.5.1.3. Rest of Latin America

10.5.2. Latin America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Vehicle Type, 2021-2034
10.5.3. Latin America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Propulsion Type, 2021-2034
10.5.4. Latin America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User Type, 2021-2034
10.5.5. Latin America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process Type, 2021-2034
10.5.6. Latin America Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Component Type, 2021-2034

10.6. Middle East & Africa

10.6.1. Middle East & Africa Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034

10.6.1.1. GCC Countries
10.6.1.2. Israel
10.6.1.3. South Africa
10.6.1.4. Rest of Middle East and Africa

10.6.2. Middle East & Africa Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Vehicle Type, 2021-2034
10.6.3. Middle East & Africa Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Propulsion Type, 2021-2034
10.6.4. Middle East & Africa Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User Type, 2021-2034
10.6.5. Middle East & Africa Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process Type, 2021-2034
10.6.6. Middle East & Africa Automotive Circular Economy Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Component Type, 2021-2034

Chapter 11. Competitive Landscape

11.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
11.2. Company Profiles

11.2.1. Umicore
11.2.1.1. Business Overview
11.2.1.2. Key Vehicle Type/Service Overview
11.2.1.3. Financial Performance
11.2.1.4. Geographical Presence
11.2.1.5. Recent Developments with Business Strategy
11.2.2. Sims Metal (Sims Limited)
11.2.3. ZF Friedrichshafen AG
11.2.4. BorgWarner
11.2.5. LKQ Corporation
11.2.6. Valeo
11.2.7. Copart Inc.
11.2.8. IAA Holdings LLC.
11.2.9. RB Global
11.2.10. Renault Group
11.2.11. BMW Group
11.2.12. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION.
11.2.13. Redwood Materials Inc.
11.2.14. Aptiv.
11.2.15. Bosch GmbH

Segmentation of Automotive Circular Economy Market-

Automotive Circular Economy Market By Vehicle Type-

  • Passenger Vehicles
  • Commercial Vehicles
  • Light Commercial Vehicles
    • Trucks
    • Buses

Automotive Circular Economy Market seg

Automotive Circular Economy Market By Propulsion Type-

  • Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles
  • Electric Vehicles
    • Hybrid Electric Vehicles
    • Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
    • Battery Electric Vehicles

Automotive Circular Economy Market By Process Type -

  • Recycled Products
  • Remanufactured Products
  • Refurbished Products
  • Reused Products

Automotive Circular Economy Market By Component Type-

  • Battery
  • Tire
  • Polymers
  • Body Parts
  • Brakes and Suspensions
  • Others

Automotive Circular Economy Market By End-User-

  • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
  • Automotive Aftermarket
  • Others

Automotive Circular Economy Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

To know more about the research methodology used for this study, kindly contact us/click here.

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How big is the Automotive Circular Economy Market Size?

Automotive Circular Economy market is expected to grow at a 10.7% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.

Umicore, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, LKQ Corporation, BorgWarner Inc., Valeo, Sims Metal (Sims Limited), Copart Inc., IAA Holdings, LLC., RB Global, BMW Gr

Automotive Circular Economy market is segmented based on vehicle type, propulsion type, process type, component type, and end-user.

North America region is leading the Automotive Circular Economy market.

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