Automotive Steel Pipe Market Trends: the global market size is projected to reach USD 13.24 billion by 2032

QY Research Inc. (Global Market Report Research Publisher) announces the release of 2025 latest report "Automotive Steel Pipe- Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032". Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2020-2024) and forecast calculations (2026-2032), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Automotive Steel Pipe market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.

The global market for Automotive Steel Pipe was estimated to be worth US$ 11030 million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 13090 million, growing at a CAGR of 2.5% from 2026 to 2032.

【Get a free sample PDF of this report (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart)】
https://www.qyresearch.com/reports/5513988/automotive-steel-pipe



Automotive Steel Pipe Market Overview

Automotive steel pipes are specialized hollow steel sections designed for vehicle manufacturing, encompassing seamless, welded, and stainless-steel varieties. These components are integral to body structures, fluid transport lines (fuel, brake, hydraulics), exhaust systems, and safety elements. They must satisfy critical automotive demands for lightweight construction, high strength, corrosion resistance, superior formability, and reliable joining performance, all while adhering to stringent industry and national standards.

Market Size & Growth Outlook
The global automotive steel pipe market is projected for steady expansion, reaching an estimated USD 13.24 billion by 2032. This growth, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.0%, is underpinned by vehicle production growth and material innovation.

Competitive Landscape
The market is characterized by the presence of global steel and tubing specialists. In 2025, the top five players accounted for approximately 27.0% of the global market revenue, indicating a moderately consolidated landscape with several key participants.
Prominent manufacturers include:

Nippon Steel

The Fischer Group

Arcelormittal

Benteler

Cleveland-Cliffs

Salzgitter AG

JFE Steel

Tata Steel

SeAH FS

Marcegaglia

Market Segmentation

By Product Type
The market is segmented by manufacturing process. Welded Steel Pipes constitute the largest segment, holding a 32.2% share, favored for their cost-effectiveness and versatility in many automotive applications. Other key segments include seamless and specialty pipes.

By Application
Demand is primarily driven by:

Passenger Cars: The dominant application area, representing 85.8% of the market, due to high global production volumes.

Commercial Vehicles

New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)

Key Market Drivers & Industry Dynamics

Global Vehicle Market Expansion: Sustained growth in passenger and commercial vehicle production, especially in emerging economies across Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East, is the fundamental driver. This directly increases demand for pipes used in chassis, structural components, and fluid systems.

Lightweighting Imperative for Efficiency: Driven by global carbon reduction goals and stringent fuel economy/emissions regulations, automakers are prioritizing weight reduction. This fuels demand for advanced solutions like high-strength thin-walled steel pipes, precision welded tubes, and coated pipes, which replace heavier traditional components without compromising safety.

Rise of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs): The shift towards electrification creates novel and demanding applications. Battery cooling systems, high-voltage conduit piping, hydrogen fuel storage/transport lines, and thermal management channels require specialized steel pipes with enhanced properties like high thermal conductivity, superior corrosion resistance, and electrical insulation.

Technological & Material Advancements: The industry is undergoing a significant shift from standardized products to high-performance materials. This includes the development and adoption of:

Ultra-high-strength steels (UHSS)

Advanced coated or plated pipes for corrosion protection

Precision manufacturing processes like laser welding and CNC bending to improve dimensional accuracy, fatigue life, and assembly efficiency.

Industry Evolution & Trends

The automotive steel pipe sector is evolving from a supplier of commodity tubing to a technology-intensive partner in vehicle design. Success increasingly depends on the ability to provide material science expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and collaborative engineering support. Manufacturers are investing in R&D for new alloys and composites, integrating automation and inline inspection for superior quality, and working closely with OEMs to co-develop tailored solutions for next-generation vehicle platforms, particularly in the high-growth NEV segment.



The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The Automotive Steel Pipe market is segmented as below:
By Company
Nippon Steel
The Fischer Group
Arcelormittal
Benteler
Cleveland-Cliffs
Salzgitter AG
JFE Steel
Tata Steel
SeAH FS
Marcegaglia
Hyundai Steel
Nucor Corporation
Mubea
TMK Group
Hongyi Precision
Tenaris
Outokumpu
Zhida Precision
Yongli Precision
Liwan Precision
Baowu
Zeleziarne Podbrezova
Ningjiang Shanchuan
Maxim Tubes Company
Jindal Saw
Changbao Steeltube
HYST
Sujia Group
Centravis
VALLOUREC
DOM
CSM Tube
Shanghai Zunma
Shenbao Gangguan
WST

Segment by Type
Stainless
Welded
Seamless

Segment by Application
Passenger Car
Commercial Vehicle

Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the Automotive Steel Pipe market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the Automotive Steel Pipe report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2021-2032)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Automotive Steel Pipe manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various Automotive Steel Pipe market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2021-2032)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2021-2032)
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Automotive Steel Pipe in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2021-2032)
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Automotive Steel Pipe in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2021-2032)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

Benefits of purchasing QYResearch report:

Competitive Analysis: QYResearch provides in-depth Automotive Steel Pipe competitive analysis, including information on key company profiles, new entrants, acquisitions, mergers, large market shear, opportunities, and challenges. These analyses provide clients with a comprehensive understanding of market conditions and competitive dynamics, enabling them to develop effective market strategies and maintain their competitive edge.

Industry Analysis: QYResearch provides Automotive Steel Pipe comprehensive industry data and trend analysis, including raw material analysis, market application analysis, product type analysis, market demand analysis, market supply analysis, downstream market analysis, and supply chain analysis.

and trend analysis. These analyses help clients understand the direction of industry development and make informed business decisions.

Market Size: QYResearch provides Automotive Steel Pipe market size analysis, including capacity, production, sales, production value, price, cost, and profit analysis. This data helps clients understand market size and development potential, and is an important reference for business development.

Other relevant reports of QYResearch:
Global Automotive Steel Pipe Sales Market Report, Competitive Analysis and Regional Opportunities 2026-2032
Global Automotive Steel Pipe Market Research Report 2026

About Us:
QYResearch founded in California, USA in 2007, which is a leading global market research and consulting company. Our primary business include market research reports, custom reports, commissioned research, IPO consultancy, business plans, etc. With over 19 years of experience and a dedicated research team, we are well placed to provide useful information and data for your business, and we have established offices in 7 countries (include United States, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Korea, China and India) and business partners in over 30 countries. We have provided industrial information services to more than 60,000 companies in over the world.

Contact Us:
If you have any queries regarding this report or if you would like further information, please contact us:
QY Research Inc.
Add: 17890 Castleton Street Suite 369 City of Industry CA 91748 United States
EN: https://www.qyresearch.com
Email: global@qyresearch.com
Tel: 001-626-842-1666(US)
JP: https://www.qyresearch.co.jp

This release was published on openPR.