This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE fuel tanks sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size forecasts.
What are the market dynamics of the automotive fuel tanks market?
The development of the slosh test in the US led to the use of six-layer fuel tanks. In Europe, monolayer fluorinated fuel tanks are still in use because manufacturers can continue using their monolayer machines without investing in new equipment. In Japan, three material, five-layer plastic fuel tanks using nylon as a barrier resin have been used for more than 15 years. Although multi-layered plastic certainly appears to have become the material of choice for automakers, there are still some concerns over its recyclability.
Lower targets for fuel tank evaporative emission are driving more creative solutions in a number of areas, such as process technology, barrier material technology, and fuel tank architecture. Lower fuel tank weight also helps with the overall vehicle fuel economy and improves CO2 exhaust emission. The transition to smaller fuel-efficient vehicles is driving ‘flat fuel tank’ geometry which helps the OEMs to offer larger interiors and cargo space in overall smaller vehicle packages.
What are the key segments of the automotive fuel tanks market?
The automotive fuel tanks market can be segmented into plastic fuel tanks and steel fuel tanks. During the past two decades, we have seen the gradual increasing fitment of plastic fuel tanks in place of steel.
Automotive fuel tanks market, by segment
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Which are the major automotive fuel tank companies?
Some of the major companies in the automotive fuel tanks market are Auto Inergy, Kautex Textron GmbH & Co KG, Magneti Marelli S.p.A., TI Fluid Systems, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Magna International Inc., Martinrea International Inc., Westport Fuel Systems, and YAPP Automotive Parts Co Ltd.
Auto Inergy
Plastic Omnium, through its Auto Inergy division, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of blow-molded polyethylene fuel systems. They design and manufacture fuel tanks, fuel-filler necks and caps, onboard refueling vapor recovery systems, fuel pumps, fuel delivery modules, vapor canisters, onboard diagnostic sensors, fuel-level sensors, fuel lines, wiring harnesses, and roll-over valves.
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co KG
Kautex Textron, headquartered in Bonn Holzlar, Germany, is a major manufacturer of blow-molded plastic fuel tank systems and other blow-molded parts for OEMs throughout Europe, North America, South America, and parts of Asia. It also develops and manufactures selective catalytic reduction systems and clear vision systems. The company also supplies blow-molded air ducts and fluid reservoirs as well as other parts to the automotive industry.
Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
The headquarters and main R&D centre of Magneti Marelli’s Plastic Components and Modules business line is located in Grugliasco, Italy. They have 16 production facilities on three continents. In Europe, Magneti Marelli operates in Italy and Poland, in Asia, it is based in Turkey and in Latin America, the company is placed in Brazil. Its fuel system product range spans from the automotive sector to commercial vehicles, producing tanks, fuel fillers, breather hoses, and related components. Magneti Marelli also operates a joint venture with Changchun Fudi Equipment Technology Development Co Ltd to manufacture powertrain components in China.
TI Fluid Systems
It is one of the world’s largest suppliers of fluid storage, transfer and delivery systems including brake, fuel and air conditioning applications. In addition, the company sells a variety of fuel-related products through the aftermarket, including electric fuel pumps, in-line pumps, and fuel modules.
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
Toyoda Gosei’s Body Sealing Products’ business develops and manufactures a range of fuel tank products, including fuel hoses and tubes, pump gaskets, fill limit vent valves, roll-over valves, fuel caps, plastic fuel inlet pipes, inlet (filler) hoses, and inlet check valves.
Automotive fuel tanks market, by major companies
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Market report scope
| Key segments | Plastic Fuel Tanks and Steel Fuel Tanks |
| Key companies | Auto Inergy, Kautex Textron GmbH & Co KG, Magneti Marelli S.p.A., TI Fluid Systems, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Magna International Inc., Martinrea International Inc., Westport Fuel Systems, and YAPP Automotive Parts Co Ltd |
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The key segments in the automotive fuel tanks market are plastic fuel tanks and steel fuel tanks.
Some of the major companies in the automotive fuel tanks market are Auto Inergy, Kautex Textron GmbH & Co KG, Magneti Marelli S.p.A., TI Fluid Systems, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Magna International Inc., Martinrea International Inc., Westport Fuel Systems, and YAPP Automotive Parts Co Ltd.
