The automobile industry is a pillar of the regional economy, it is a significant contributor to advancement in technology and macroeconomic growth and stability in both developed and developing countries, spanning many adjacent industries. A few factors such as the government regulations, country’s GDP, and consumer’s purchasing power influence the evolution and momentum of the automotive industry. Thus, associated stakeholders in automotive industry play a crucial role in the growth of the industry. As per the data published by International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), before COVID-19 pandemic, the production, and sales of automotive were increasing rapidly owing to rise in GDP and growth in consumer spending. However, the emergence of the pandemic hampered the country’s GDP and spending power of the consumers, which eventually impacted the buying trend of automotive in 2020. On the other side, in 2021, the production and sales witnessed an increase due to ease in restrictions and reopening of business activities, which propels the demand for brake pads. Also, technological evolution in the automotive industry along with rise in sales drives the automotive brake pad market growth. The growing investments in the automotive industry augment the production of automotive vehicles, which fuels the demand for automotive brake pads across the region.
With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the South America automotive brake pads market. The South America automotive brake pads market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.
South America Automotive Brake Pad Market Segmentation
The South America automotive brake pad market is analyzed based on material type, vehicle type, and country. Based on material type, the market is segmented into metallic brake pads, semi-metallic brake pads, ceramic brake pads, asbestos brake pads, and non-asbestos organic brake pads. The non-asbestos organic brake pads segment dominated the market in 2020, and the semi-metallic brake pads segment is expected to be the fastest-growing during the forecast period. Based on vehicle type, the market is segmented into commercial vehicle and passenger car. The passenger cars segment dominated the market in 2020 and is expected to grow faster during the forecast period. Based on country, the South America automotive brake pad market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South America. ACDelco; AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.; Brake Parts Inc. LLC.; Brembo S.p.A.; Robert Bosch GmbH; SANGSIN BRAKE; Util Industries S.p.A; and ZF Friedrichshafen AG are among the leading companies in the South America automotive brake pad market.