Automotive Overhead Console Market Research, Trends and Forecast by 2034

Automotive Overhead Console Market Size, Key Insights and Future Outlook

The automotive overhead console market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.25%, from USD 51.86 billion in 2025 to USD 99.02 billion by 2034, over the forecast period from 2025 to 2034.

Unlock Infinite Advantages: Subscribe to Annual Membership

Introduction

An automotive overhead console is a component that is built into the interior ceiling area of a vehicle. It is typically positioned between the seats of the driver and passenger, directly above the front seats. This part serves both practical and aesthetic purposes, offering storage space, convenience, and additional features to enhance the user experience. As automotive technology progresses, modern overhead consoles are increasingly incorporating smart and connected functionalities, such as voice assistant compatibility and enhanced user interfaces. The growth of the automotive overhead console market is influenced by various factors, including the rising adoption of advanced vehicular technologies, increased consumer desire for comfort and convenience, the expansion of electric and autonomous vehicle sectors, growth in automotive production, a focus on customizing interiors, and the integration of safety features.

• According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, India produced 9,00,000 electric two wheelers in 2024 compared to 7,83,000 in 2023.

Highlights of the Automotive Overhead Console Market

• Asia Pacific held the largest share of the automotive overhead console market due to its advanced research and development and base for manufacturing facilities.
• Europe is expected to grow with the highest CAGR due to the growing demand for advanced technology in vehicles in the region.
• The electro-mechanical segment dominated the market with the largest market share. The segment is mostly highlighted due to its cheap cost. This affordability is a key reason for the electro-mechanical segment's sustained leadership in the automotive overhead console market.
• The driver monitoring segment led the market with the largest market share, attributable to the rising sales of passenger vehicles featuring advanced driver-assistance systems.

Key Metrics and Overview

Automotive Overhead Console: Figures and Stats

• According to the International Energy Agency, Uzbekistan sold 10,000 electric cars in 2023.
• According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, the automobile component sector will contribute 5-7% of India’s GDP till 2026.
• According to the International Energy Agency, Out of the total vehicles sold in Mexico, the share of electric vehicles is only 2%.
• According to the OICA, around 12,32,012 commercial vehicles were sold in Japan during 2023.

Industry Leader Announcement

In February 2022, FORVIA Faurecia, an automotive company based in France, acquired Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA for $5.95 billion, with the aim of enhancing its foothold in electrification and autonomous technology while seeking to propel its product technologies to a worldwide level. Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, a company from Germany, manufactures various automotive components, including overhead consoles.

Geographical Insights

Asia Pacific dominated the automotive overhead console market with the largest market share. This market in Asia Pacific is largely propelled by the growth of the automotive sector, an increase in research and development efforts in vehicle manufacturing, and the rapid development of economies such as India, China, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. Progress in the automotive industry within China is contributing to the growth of the global market. The rise in production and sales of connected vehicles in China, Japan, and South Korea is driving the market in this region. The growing adoption of automated vehicles and digital technologies in cars is creating new opportunities for manufacturers. An increase in the sales of passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles in the Asia Pacific region is expected to further enhance the automotive overhead console market in the coming years.

Competitive Landscape

The automotive overhead console market is a fragmented industry with the presence of several dominating players. Some of the crucial players in this industry consists of Flex, Magna International Inc, Gentex Corporation, LS Automotive, IAC Group, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, Grupo Antolin, Motus Integrated Technologies, Nifco KTS GmbH, Toyota Boshoku Corporation, JPC Automotive Co. Ltd, Kojima Industries Corporation, Mayco International LLC, Yanfeng Automotive Interior, Shanghai Daimay Automotive Interior Co. Ltd and some others. These companies are constantly engaged in developing advanced overhead consoles for automotives and adopting numerous strategies to maintain their dominant position in this industry.

• According to the annual report of Magna International, its sales revenue in 2022 was USD 37.8 billion that increased to USD 42.8 billion in 2023.

Market Segmentations

By Vehicle Type

• Passenger Vehicle
• Light Commercial Vehicle
• Trucks
• Buses & Coach

By Technology

• Electro-mechanical
• Capacitive
• Display

By Type

• Front End Console
• Rear End Console

By Sales Channel

• OEM
• Aftermarket

By Application

• Vehicle Telematics
• Infotainment
• HVAC
• Sunroof
• Driver Monitoring
• eCall
• Airbag Control
• Microphone
• Lighting
• Interior Lightning
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa