The report "Friction Materials Market by Product (Pads, Linings, Discs, Blocks), Business Type (OE and Aftersales), Application (Brakes, Clutches), End-use Industry (Automotive, Railway, Construction), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023" The friction materials market size is projected to grow from USD 44.65 million in 2018 to USD 57.04 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.0%. Increasing demand for passenger and commercial vehicles has led to the rise in the consumption of automotive components, which is driving the growth of the friction materials market.
Based on product, the pads segment led the friction materials market in 2017. Pads are metal backing plates surfaced with friction materials. Pads are exposed to high abrasion, which leads to wear and tear. Friction pads are widely used in disc brake systems across various end-use industries. Therefore, the growth of end-use industries such as automotive is fueling the demand for friction materials in the pads segment.
The Asia Pacific region is the largest consumer of friction materials across the globe and is also projected to lead the market during the forecast period. The growth of the friction materials market in Asia Pacific can be attributed to the economic growth of emerging economies such as China, India, and South Korea, among others. Improving economic conditions and rising demand for personal vehicles have led to the increased demand for friction products in the Asia Pacific region.
The key players operating in the friction materials market include Akebono Brake Industry (Japan), Federal-Mogul Holdings (US), Miba (Austria), Fras-Le (Brazil), Nisshinbo Holdings (Japan), Aisin Seiki (Japan), Valeo Friction Materials India (India), Yantai Hi-Pad Brake Technology (China), and Carlisle Brake & Friction (US).
