In the current booming global transportation industry, commercial vehicles, as the main force in logistics, passenger transportation and other fields, have attracted much attention to the industry dynamics of their key components - starting devices. A report on the market trend and investment prospects of the commercial vehicle starting device industry from 2025 to 2031 is like a beacon, illuminating the path forward for the industry in the coming years.
When we compare the development status of the global and Chinese markets, we can clearly discover many differences and similarities. Worldwide, developed regions such as Europe and America, with their profound automotive industry background, occupy a leading position in the research and development of commercial vehicle starter technology and high-end product manufacturing. They have invested a large amount of resources over the long term, resulting in excellent reliability and durability of their products, which are widely used in the large fleets of multinational logistics giants. The Chinese market, although starting relatively late, is showing a rapid and thriving development trend. In recent years, with the continuous increase in domestic commercial vehicle production and sales, local starter device enterprises have seized the opportunity, continuously optimized production processes, and quickly seized the domestic mid to low end market share with cost-effective products. Some high-quality enterprises have even embarked on overseas expansion journeys, attempting to make a name for themselves on the international stage.
Exploring the major manufacturers in depth is a fascinating picture of fierce competition. Internationally renowned companies such as Bosch and Faurecia, relying on their brand advantages and global R&D networks, continue to launch innovative starter products. A new starter from Bosch utilizes cutting-edge electromagnetic control technology, which can instantly release powerful power in extreme low temperature environments, ensuring easy starting of heavy-duty commercial vehicles. It is highly favored by customers in cold regions such as Northern Europe and Russia. Faurecia focuses on lightweight design, and its developed aluminum alloy shell starter effectively reduces the weight of commercial vehicles without compromising performance, making great contributions to energy conservation and emission reduction.
In China, related supporting enterprises under Weichai Power have leveraged the group's strong advantages in the field of commercial vehicle powertrains to create starting devices that perfectly match Weichai engines from the perspective of engine compatibility, achieving seamless integration of power systems and providing solid support for many domestic commercial vehicle brands. At the same time, emerging companies such as Feilong Electric, with flexible market strategies and precise grasp of segmented markets, focus on the research and development of small commercial vehicles and special vehicle starting devices, and have won a place with personalized services.
From the perspective of production value and market share in major global regions, Asia is undoubtedly the core engine of future growth. As the largest producer of commercial vehicles in Asia and even globally, China's production has been increasing year by year, driving the continuous expansion of the starter industry. Asian countries such as India and Japan are also making efforts in their respective fields of expertise. With its huge domestic demand market, India is promoting the large-scale production of low-cost starter devices; Japan has integrated exquisite electronic technology to enhance the intelligence level of starting devices and consolidate its high-end market share.
Looking ahead to 2025-2031, with the emergence of new energy commercial vehicles, the starter industry will face new challenges and opportunities. On the one hand, traditional fuel vehicle starting device enterprises need to accelerate technological upgrades to cope with increasingly stringent emission standards and customers' demand for efficient starting; On the other hand, facing the trend of electrification and intelligence of new energy commercial vehicles, it is urgent to develop new starting devices suitable for battery drive systems. It can be foreseen that in the coming years, the commercial vehicle starting device industry will forge ahead in the wave of technological innovation, market competition, and industry integration, injecting a continuous stream of power into the vigorous development of the global commercial vehicle industry.
