Automotive Fuel Transfer Pumps Market Size & Share Analysis - Trends, Drivers, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts (2025 - 2032)

Automotive Fuel Transfer Pumps Market Trends and Growth Drivers

Sale of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles Is Major Trend

• In the current era, hybrid and plug-in hybrid EVs are also providing significant opportunities to the automotive fuel transfer pumps market.
• These electric vehicles, although have an electric battery that can be recharged by plugging them into an external power source, are also propelled by an internal combustion engine, with the key idea to conserve fuel.
• PHEVs are becoming increasingly popular in the passenger car segment, but they are also available in the light commercial vehicle and van, utility truck, bus, motorcycle, and moped segments.
• Because these vehicles have a conventional IC engine, the fuel pump is used to supply fuel from the tank to the engine.
• PHEVs combine the advantages of internal combustion engines and electric motors.
• As they have a typical IC engine, wherein the pump is utilized to transport fuel from the tank, which is then injected into the carburetor or fuel injector, the rise in the preference for such vehicle types is set to present a lucrative potential for the growth of the fuel transfer pumps market.

Increasing Urbanization Rate Boosting Demand for Smart Automobiles

• The increasing urbanization rate, coupled with the changing lifestyles, is positively impacting the growth of the automobile industry and bringing about technological advancements in this space.
• Automobile manufacturers are focusing on smart features that meet the latest quality, safety, performance, and emission standards.
• Additionally, owing to the rising knowledge of the biggest technological trends in the auto sector, people are showing a strong inclination for automobiles equipped with superior features that are not too expensive at the same time.
• A fuel transfer pump is used to transport various liquids, such as diesel, gasoline, kerosene, AdBlue, water, and oil, to various components within trucks and other vehicles.
• Apart from on-road vehicles, these components are integrated into airplanes, farm machinery, construction equipment, and other engine-driven machines.
• In automobiles, the pump is mostly controlled by the throttle, accordingly increasing or decreasing the volume of the fuel flowing from the tank into the combustion chamber of the engine via the injector or carburetor.
• Moreover, the integration of monitoring systems, control solutions, and other auxiliaries into automotive fuel transfer pumps is enhancing the brand visibility, thereby offering lucrative opportunities to automotive fuel transfer pump manufacturers.

Growing Demand for Battery Electric Vehicles Hampers Market Growth

• The biggest restraint for the automotive fuel pump market is the growing demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
• This is itself credited to the increasing awareness of transportation’s role in global warming, government EV sales targets, dropping price of BEV models, and expansion of the EV charging infrastructure.
• As per the Global EV Outlook 2024 report of the International Energy Agency, electric car sales rose by 25% in 2024 Q1 compared to 2023 Q1. In all, the IEA had expected 17 million electric cars to sell in 2024.
• India targets to have 30% of all new vehicles selling by 2030 to be electric, while in China, EV sales could exceed 12 million units in 2025 itself.
• Similarly, 27.1% of all new cars registered in EU27 countries in 2023 were electric. In the U.K., EV sales surged by 24.1% from 2023, reaching 381,970 units in 2024, as per the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd.
• In the same vein, Canada targets 60% light-duty vehicles registrations by 2030 and 100% by 2035 to be electric, while the targets implemented by the U.S. are for 50% by 2030 and 67% by 2032.
• Since BEVs do not have an internal combustion engine fuel tank, and fuel pipes, they do not require fuel supply and fuel injection pumps or engine oil pumps.
• Further, since they have fewer mechanical linkages and moving parts, the need for transmission oil is also less.

Automotive Fuel Transfer Pumps Market Analysis

Insights by Technology

The electric category dominated the market in 2024, with 70% share, and it will also witness the higher CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of their better performance and higher efficiency of electric pumps than mechanical ones.

Moreover, electric pumps offer various benefits, such as enhanced pressure regulation, a lower risk of wear and tear, and high durability. These devices are proficient in operating at pressures between 30 and 40 pounds per square inch. Automobiles featuring advanced injection systems use such pumps as these components are quite safe and supply fuel to the engine efficiently, with a low power loss. Electric vacuum fuel transfer pumps also help in the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from engines.

Therefore, the adoption of electricity-based injecting machines is comparatively high, resulting in an increment in the automobile price. With the growing awareness about the benefits, consumers are demanding automobiles equipped with electric pumps for gasoline transfer. Hence, the majority of the vehicles nowadays are equipped with this component, and this trend is likely to continue over the forecast period.

Moreover, gasoline direct injection is an innovative technology that is progressively replacing the gasoline port injection technology due to the steep rise in the adoption of novel technologies by automotive manufacturers to comply with the stringent emission norms across the globe and achieve the desired fuel economy.

This is primarily on account of the improved combustion and mechanical efficiency offered by this technology, which lead to an improved automotive performance and lower vehicular emissions. Manufacturing giants offering gasoline direct-injection engines include General Motors, Hyundai Motor Company, Ford Motor Company, BMW AG, and Volkswagen of America Inc.

On parallel lines, automakers are launching commercial vehicles with diesel direct-injection systems, owing to their high efficiency and superior performance.

The segment is bifurcated as below:

• Electrical (Larger and Faster-Growing Category)
• Mechanical

Insights by Vehicle Type

The passenger car category dominated the market in 2024 as fuel transfer pumps are being increasingly used to improve the fuel efficiency and performance of passenger cars. This was also due to the strong economic growth, rising disposable income, favorable demographics, and adequate financing availability.

Commercial vehicles are the fastest-growing category with 7% CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to the increasing sale of buses for public transportation and trucks for freight haulage. As per OICA, sales of commercial vehicles rose from 24,226,493 units in 2022 to 27,452,301 units in 2023. Since these vehicles are built for higher loads, they are integrated with more-powerful engines, which require more fuel. This propels the demand for fuel pumps that offer higher efficiency both in terms of the volume of fuel transferred and energy consumed.

These vehicle types were analyzed:

• Passenger Cars (Largest Category)
• Commercial Vehicles (Fastest-Growing Category)
• Heavy Vehicles

Insights by Pump Type

Fuel supply pumps dominate the market with 45% value share in 2024. This is attributed to the high sale of conventional ICE vehicles and the rising popularity of HEVs and PHEVs. As per research, PHEV sales could reach 9.9 million units in 2030, rising from 4.3 million units in 2024 at a robust 14.9% CAGR.

Vacuum pumps are the fastest-growing category as they are used for a number of purposes in a four-wheeler, including central locking, air conditioning systems, and exhaust gas recirculation. Hence, the growing demand for cars, buses, and trucks with these advanced features and those that offer higher occupant comfort will drive this category in the future.

These pump types have been covered:

• Fuel Supply (Largest Category)
• Fuel Injection
• Engine Oil
• Transmission Oil
• Vacuum (Fastest-Growing Category)
• Others

Insights by Sales Channel

OEMs will continue to dominate the market till 2032 on account of the burgeoning sale of automobiles around the world. An array of fuel transfer pumps are integrated into vehicles during the manufacturing and assembly process, which makes OEMs the larger buyer of these components from tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers.

The aftermarket would witness the higher value CAGR during the forecast period, of 7.5%. This is attributed to the increasing operational age of vehicles, which drives the demand for and is a result itself of frequent component replacement and efficient servicing. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average age of passenger cars in the U.S. rose from 13.6 years in 2023 to 14 years in 2024, while the average ages of light trucks for these years stood at 11.8 years and 11.9 years, respectively.

Over buying from the OEM, having the pump replaced by a vehicle repair garage is cheaper and quicker. These entities also give customers are wider choice of pumps by numerous manufacturers. Even many people who chose to replace fuel transfer pumps themselves buy from the aftermarket, rather than the manufacturer itself.

We studied the below-mentioned sales channels:

• OEM (Larger Category)
• Aftermarket (Faster-Growing Category)

Automotive Fuel Transfer Pumps Market Geographical Outlook

APAC is the largest and fastest-growing market with 40% share in 2024 and 8% CAGR till 2032, respectively. The expansion of the automotive sector in China has drawn the attention of various international automakers. Home to the largest auto sector in the world, the country continues to witness a boom in the integration of components that transfer fuel from the tank to the engine. Moreover, the country's rapid embrace of hybrid vehicles has created a rise in car sales, which offers an appealing potential to auto component makers in China.

The encouragement given to the production of hybrid vehicles has also made a significant contribution to the growth in the integration of such pumps. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has issued regulations that allow automakers to manufacture more petrol–electric hybrids and fewer all-electric automobiles, which are more expensive, between 2021 and 2023. In an effort to boost the usage of such automobiles, while lowering pollution, the government also provides tax exemptions on their purchase.

Furthermore, component sales in the APAC region are primarily influenced by the renting and reselling of automobiles. As a result, auto parts companies are actively strengthening their supply chains, particularly in North America and APAC. Suppliers are catering to the specific requirements of automakers by focusing on developing high-quality automotive pumps that adhere to the prevalent emission and efficiency regulations. Most of the suppliers have long-term contracts with OEMs for such components, in order to ensure a steady inflow of revenue and stay relevant amidst the intense competition.

Additionally, it is predicted that the demand for fuel transfer pumps in the Middle East and Africa region will expand at a high rate over the next few years. The increasing expenditure on technological advancements and the soaring demand for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles are contributing to the rapid expansion of the domain in this region. Middle Eastern governments also have created policies to encourage financial investments in the auto sector. In the same way, the mining and industrial sectors are forecast to boost the sales of light and heavy commercial vehicles in the MEA region, thus propelling fuel transfer pump sales.

Moreover, in 2024, Europe was the second-largest buyer of such components. This was due to the presence of giant automakers in Europe, which is also expected to have a positive effect on the industry during the projection period. This would be, in part, due to a surge in the demand for green vehicles, such as conventional hybrids and PHEVs, in Germany, France, and Italy. Additionally, the presence of numerous automobile giants in European countries, such as Germany, France, and Italy, and the growing hybrid passenger vehicle preference are projected to augment the growth in component sales in this region.

Moreover, countries such as Brazil and Mexico are expected to contribute significantly to the LATAM automotive industry.

Here is the regional breakdown of the market:

• North America
  • U.S. (Larger and Faster-Growing Country Market)
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany (Largest Country Market)
  • U.K. (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC) (Largest and Fastest-Growing Regional Market)
  • Japan
  • China (Largest Country Market)
  • India (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of APAC
• Latin America (LATAM)
  • Brazil (Largest and Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • Mexico
  • Rest of LATAM
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Saudi Arabia (Largest Country Market)
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E. (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • Rest of MEA

Automotive Fuel Transfer Pumps Market Share

• The market is fragmented as a large number of international, regional, and local companies manufacture and supply these pumps.
• While OEMs generally purchase from well-known component suppliers under long-term contracts, garages, vehicle repair shops, and customization centers source from regional companies as well, especially in developing and underdeveloped countries.
• Moreover, people in LMICs can have the tendency to have pumps by local brands installed in their vehicles during repairs and overhauls for cost reasons.
• Additionally, the lack of any specific emission or fuel efficiency regulations for these components allows small, local companies to prosper.

Automotive Fuel Transfer Pumps Market News

• In December 2024, DENSO Corporation exhibited an array of automotive aftermarket products at Automechanika Dubai 2024, held on December 10–12 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
• In December 2024, Continental AG announced plans to spin-off its automotive business into a new SE type company in 2025.
• In October 2024, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. began an initiative to replace fuel pumps in 90,468 older units of certain models in India as a preventive maintenance strategy.
• In September 2024, TI Fluid Systems Group launched the BKS1002 brushless fuel pump for high-pressure applications inside the fuel tank.