Automotive shielding market seen reaching $34.5 billion by 2032

Allied Market Research says the global automotive shielding market was worth $21.9 billion in 2022 and is on track to hit $34.5 billion by 2032. Demand for EVs, connectivity and advanced safety systems is expected to drive growth, with Asia-Pacific and copper shielding leading the way.

Why it matters: - Automotive shielding is becoming more important as vehicles add more electronics, connectivity and driver-assistance features. - The market’s growth reflects pressure to protect vehicle systems from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. - The shift to EVs and autonomous features raises the need for shielding that can support safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

What happened: - Allied Market Research released a report on the global automotive shielding market covering materials, vehicle types, shielding types and applications. - The report values the market at $21.9 billion in 2022 and projects $34.5 billion by 2032. - The forecast implies a compound annual growth rate of 4.7% from 2023 to 2032. - The report covers aluminum, copper, stainless steel, nickel, plastics, foam and other materials. - The report also breaks the market down by passenger and commercial vehicles, heat shielding and electromagnetic induction shielding, and applications including electromagnetic compatibility, infotainment systems, advanced driver assistance systems and electronic control modules. - The sample pages are available here.

The details: - Copper held the largest share in 2022, with nearly one-third of global revenue. - Copper is also expected to post the fastest CAGR in the material segment 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 help reduce crosstalk and emissions. - The passenger vehicle segment made up more than half of global revenue in 2022. - Passenger vehicles are also projected to grow at a 4.9% CAGR through 2032. - Higher shielding demand in passenger vehicles is linked to EV and hybrid powertrains, infotainment systems, communication systems and ADAS sensors. - The electromagnetic compatibility application segment held more than one-fourth of global revenue in 2022. - That segment is expected to remain the largest through the forecast period. - ADAS is projected to be the fastest-growing application segment, with a 5.2% CAGR. - Asia-Pacific accounted for nearly half of global revenue in 2022. - Asia-Pacific is projected to keep the largest regional share and post the highest CAGR at 5.2% through 2032. - A full summary report is available here. - More purchase options are available here. - Questions can be submitted here. - A related release is available here.

Between the lines: - The market mix favors materials and applications tied to higher electronics density, not just traditional heat protection. - The strongest growth rates sit in segments tied to EVs, ADAS and connected systems, suggesting shielding demand is following vehicle electrification. - Regional leadership in Asia-Pacific points to the importance of vehicle production growth and electronics demand in that region. - The report also flags cost constraints, design complexity and weight considerations as headwinds. - Those constraints matter because shielding solutions have to protect electronics without adding too much cost or mass.

What's next: - Copper is expected to stay the leading material through 2032. - Passenger vehicles are expected to remain the top vehicle type over the forecast period. - EMC-related shielding should continue to dominate applications as vehicle electronics become more complex. - Asia-Pacific is likely to remain the largest regional market through 2032. - Market players are expected to keep using product launches, collaborations, expansion, joint ventures and agreements to defend or grow share.

The bottom line: - Automotive shielding is shifting from a niche protection layer to a core requirement in the EV and connected-car era.