Automotive shielding market seen reaching $34.5 billion by 2032

Allied Market Research says the global automotive shielding market will grow from $21.9 billion in 2022 to $34.5 billion by 2032, driven by electrification, connectivity and ADAS demand. Asia-Pacific, copper and passenger vehicles are expected to remain the biggest growth drivers.

Why it matters: - Automotive shielding is becoming more important as vehicles pack in more electronics, sensors and high-voltage systems. - Demand is rising because shielding helps reduce electromagnetic and radio frequency interference that can affect safety, communications and data transmission. - The market growth tracks broader shifts toward electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems and connected cars.

What happened: - Allied Market Research published a report projecting the global automotive shielding market will rise from $21.9 billion in 2022 to $34.5 billion by 2032. - The forecast implies a 4.7% compound annual growth rate from 2023 to 2032. - The report covers materials, vehicle types, shielding types and applications across the global market. - A sample report page is available through Download Sample Pages of Research Overview.

The details: - The report segments the market by material into aluminum, copper, stainless steel, nickel, plastics, foam and others. - It segments vehicle type into passenger and commercial. - It segments shielding type into heat shielding and electromagnetic induction shielding. - It segments application into electromagnetic compatibility, infotainment systems, advanced driver assistance systems, electronic control modules and others. - The copper segment held the largest share in 2022, with nearly one-third of global revenue. - Copper is also expected to post the fastest CAGR at 5.2% from 2023 to 2032. - Copper foils and tapes are used to shield cables, wiring harnesses and electronic components. - Copper traces, ground planes and shielding layers on printed circuit boards can block or absorb unwanted electromagnetic fields. - The passenger vehicle segment accounted for more than half of global revenue in 2022. - Passenger vehicles are expected to grow at a 4.9% CAGR through 2032. - The electromagnetic compatibility segment held more than one-fourth of global revenue in 2022. - Advanced driver assistance systems is projected to grow at a 5.2% CAGR over the forecast period. - Asia-Pacific accounted for nearly half of global revenue in 2022. - Asia-Pacific is also forecast to post the highest CAGR at 5.2% through 2032. - The report identifies major market players including DANA Limited, 3M, ElringKlinger AG, Marian Inc., Schaffner Holding AG, Parker Hannifin Corp., Laird Technologies Inc., Tenneco Inc., Tech-Etch Inc., Henkel AG and Co. KGaA and Morgan Advanced Materials PLC. - The company says these players are using product launches, collaborations, expansion, joint ventures and agreements to defend or grow market share. - More report details are available through the full summary report. - Purchase and inquiry pages are available through the report options page and the expert inquiry form. - Additional context appears in a PR Newswire version of the announcement at the distribution post.

Between the lines: - The fastest-growing segments point to where vehicle electronics are becoming more complex: copper for materials, ADAS for applications and Asia-Pacific for geography. - The forecast suggests shielding demand will stay tied to the spread of EVs and connected safety systems rather than to traditional vehicle hardware alone. - Cost, design complexity and weight remain the main headwinds, which can slow adoption even as demand rises.

What’s next: - Automotive shielding demand is likely to rise as EV production, connectivity features and autonomous-driving systems expand. - EMC compliance needs may create more opportunities for suppliers with materials and designs that balance performance, cost and weight. - Companies in the market are expected to keep competing through new products, partnerships and regional expansion.

The bottom line: - Automotive shielding is moving from a niche protection component to a core enabler of electrified and connected vehicles.