U.S. Automotive Hose and Belt Market Size & Share Analysis - Emerging Trends, Growth Opportunities, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts (2025 - 2032)
This Report Provides In-Depth Analysis of the U.S. Automotive Hose and Belt Market Report Prepared by P&S Intelligence, Segmented by Belt Type (Timing Belt, Drive Belt), Hose Type (Fuel Delivery System Hoses, Braking System Hoses, Power Steering System Hoses, Heating and Cooling System Hoses, Turbocharger Hoses), Material Type (Rubber, Polymer, Fabric Reinforced, Thermoplastic, Silicone), Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles, Heavy Commercial Vehicles), Sales Channel (OEM, Aftermarket), and Geographical Outlook for the Period of 2019 to 2032
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U.S. Automotive Hose and Belt Market Future Outlook
The U.S. automotive hose and belt market was valued at USD 6.0 billion in 2024, and this number is expected to increase to USD 9.5 billion by 2032, advancing at a CAGR of 6.1% during 2025–2032.
This is due to the rise in automotive manufacturing, routine maintenance requirements, and important role of belts and hoses in power transmission and fluid management systems. Moreover, manufacturers are currently working under strict government norms regarding fuel efficiency and emissions, which drives the adoption of performance-enhancing components.
The usage of advanced rubber and polymer composites provides higher durability and efficiency to belts and hoses. The aftermarket demand for these parts continues to grow for replacement because vehicles require periodic maintenance, especially as they become older.
U.S. Automotive Hose and Belt Market Dynamics
Adoption of Advanced Materials and Integration of Smart Technologies Are Key Trends
The popularity of silicone, thermoplastic elastomers, and reinforced materials is growing because they provide hoses and belts with good temperature resistance, durability, and performance.
The industry is focusing on biodegradable and recyclable materials to reduce its impact on the environment, while retaining the vehicle's performance.
As per the Environmental Protection Agency, the transportation sector accounts for 28% of the country’s emissions, the most among all sectors.
Predictive maintenance is gaining popularity due to the need for optimized servicing schedules, minimized repaired expenses, and enhanced vehicle reliability.
The integration of smart technologies into automotive hoses and belts helps in self-diagnosing faults by monitoring the temperature and pressure, resulting in improved vehicle performance.
Increasing Vehicle Production and Aftermarket Demand Drive the Market
The growing vehicle production in the country fuels the demand for hoses and belts for power transmission and fluid management.
As per OICA, the U.S. produced 10,562,188 vehicles in 2024, compared to 10,611,555 in 2023.
This is a result of the growing demand for the transportation of people and goods across short and long distances.
This is itself facilitated by an increase in employment rate, disposable income, industrial production, and rate of urbanization.
Conventional ICE vehicles use hoses and belts in the engines and its various components, such as fuel supply, engine oil, coolant, and other systems.
The main belt connects the camshaft and the crankshaft, to keep the engine running like a single machine.
Technological advancements in turbochargers, advanced cooling systems, and hybrid engine components drive the requirement for high-quality hoses and belts that can bear extreme temperatures and pressures.
The aftermarket is growing as a result of the rising number of vehicles in operation and their lengthening lives.
As per the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average age of passenger cars in the country rose from 13.6 years in 2023 to 14 years in 2024.
With vehicles operating for longer, they need frequent replacement of a range of components, especially those that determine engine performance in terms of fuel consumption, torque, power, and emissions.
U.S. Automotive Hose and Belt Market Segmentation and Category Analysis
Belt Type Insights
The timing belt category dominates the market with a revenue share of 70% in 2024. This is because it coordinates with the engine components to provide high performance. The rising vehicle manufacturing and the increasing use of fuel injection engines drive the requirement for superior timing belts. The growth of the category is also supported by the frequent replacement of these components by the aftermarket.
Drive belts will witness the higher CAGR, over the forecast period. Modern vehicles have serpentine belts because just one of them can power multiple accessories, thus making vehicle engines simpler and cheaper. They also satisfy the demands for weight reduction and better fuel efficiency.
Here are the belt types studied in the report:
Timing Belt (Larger Category)
Drive Belt (Faster-Growing Category)
Serpentine
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Hose Type Insights
Heating and cooling systems accounted for the largest revenue share, of around 65%, in 2024, and this category is further expected to maintain its position during the forecast period. This is because of the importance of hoses in maintaining the optimal engine temperature and preventing the engine from overheating by ensuring efficient fluid circulation. With the rising production of passenger and commercial vehicles, there is an increasing demand for durable, heat-resistant materials, such as reinforced rubber and silicone, for these components.
Turbochargers are the fastest-growing category because of the increasing adoption of turbocharged engines for improved fuel efficiency and performance. Turbocharger hoses sustain high temperatures and pressures, which makes them vital parts for contemporary engines.
The hose types covered in the report are:
Fuel Delivery System
Braking System
Power Steering System
Heating and Cooling System (Largest Category)
Turbocharger (Fastest-Growing Category)
Material Type Insights
The rubber category dominates the market with a revenue share of 60% in 2024, because rubber belts and hoses are common in fuel delivery systems, braking systems, power steering components, and engine cooling systems. Rubber provides versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness with its high resistance to heat and pressure.
Thermoplastics is the fastest-growing category, because the automotive industry is expanding its usage of efficient fuel lines and air conditioning systems within modern lightweight automobiles.
The following are the material types studied in the report:
Rubber (Largest Category)
Polymer
Fabric Reinforced
Thermoplastic (Fastest-Growing Category)
Silicone
Vehicle Type Insights
The passenger car category holds the largest share, of around 75%, and it is further expected to maintain its position during the forecasted period. This is because of the growing demand for cars for personal and public transportation. Passenger cars require various hoses and belts for fuel delivery systems, cooling components, and power steering mechanisms. Passenger cars have timing belts, serpentine belts, radiator hoses, and fuel delivery hoses to ensure optimal performance.
Light commercial vehicles are the fastest-growing-category due to their rising sales. This is because of the increasing e-commerce activity and higher requirement for efficient deliveries. Vans, mini-trucks, and pickup trucks are vital part of the e-commerce delivery ecosystem, and they require higher power at lower emissions. This makes advanced belts and hoses important for a range of engine and transmission components.
The OEM category dominates the market with a revenue share of 85% in 2024, because most hoses and belts are integrated into vehicles at the time of manufacturing itself. Hence, as automotive production rises in the country to meet the needs of personal, public, and freight transportation, OEMs’ procurement of belts and hoses will rise in tandem. Moreover, amidst the EPA’s regulations for emission reduction and corporate average fuel economy, lighter materials that offer high performance are being chosen for belts and hoses by OEMs.
Aftermarket is the faster-growing category, because of the frequent need for repairs, maintenance, and repalcements. The aging of vehicles creates a constant demand for new belts and hoses, along with cost-effective performance upgrades. Apart from private-label parts, aftermarket entities now also offer genuine OEM parts, which increases the trust of vehicle owners.
The report examines the following sales channels:
OEM (Larger Category)
Aftermarket (Faster-Growing Category)
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U.S. Automotive Hose and Belt Market Regional Outlook
The Southern region is the market leader with 40% revenue due to its huge vehicle customer base, high production volumes, and extensive aftermarket parts and service demand. Due to the large production hubs and distribution networks for a wide range of vehicles, the Southern region demands durable, heat-resistant hoses and belts for efficient cooling and fluid management.
Here are the regions covered in the report:
South (Largest Region)
West (Fastest-Growing Region)
Midwest
Northeast
U.S. Automotive Hose and Belt Market Share
The market is fragmented as established Tier 2 and 3 suppliers compete with a large number of third-party component providers.
Being simpler components, they are not financially intensive to produce, which allows even smaller and mid-scale companies to flourish.
While OEMs have long-term contracts with specific suppliers, aftermarket entities usually source from a large number of companies, considering the variations on consumers’ demands.
Several aftermarket firms also offer private-label parts based on the specifications of OEMs, albeit at a lower price, which attracts middle-class customers.
Key U.S. Automotive Hose and Belt Companies:
Gates Corporation
Continental AG
Dayco Products, LLC
Tenneco
Pirelli & C. S.p.A.
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Riko Company Limited
Hutchinson SA
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
CRP Industries Inc.
Nichirin Co., Ltd.
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
U.S. Automotive Hose and Belt Market News
In December 2024, Continental AG launched the New X-Life XCP5 braided hose for heavy-duty hydraulic applications.
In November 2024, Dayco Products LLC entered into a partnership with Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. to develop advanced belt drive systems for electric bikes.
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