E-Commerce Automotive Aftermarket Competitive & Future Outlook

E-Commerce Automotive Aftermarket Scenario Planning & Strategic Insights

The e-commerce automotive aftermarket is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 20.53%, from USD 90.29 billion in 2025 to USD 484.72 billion by 2034, over the forecast period from 2025 to 2034.

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Introduction

The e-commerce automotive aftermarket is a crucial branch of the online retail industry. This industry deals in distribution of automotive components through e-commerce platforms in different parts of the world. There are several engine components available in this market comprising of piston and piston rings, engine valves and parts, fuel injection systems, power train components and some others. Also, these platforms allow consumers to purchase different automotive components such as transmission systems, braking components, lighting components, electrical parts, suspension systems, wipers and some others. The growing demand for electric vehicles in developed nations has played a prominent role in shaping the industry in a positive direction. This market is projected to rise significantly with the growth of the automotive industry across the world.

• According to the International Energy Agency, around 31000 BEVs were sold in Denmark in 2022 that increased to 63000 in 2023.

Highlights of the E-Commerce Automotive Aftermarket

• North America held the largest share of the e-commerce automotive aftermarket industry due to the presence of numerous e-commerce brands in U.S. and Canada.
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow with the highest CAGR due to the growing proliferation of smartphones in this region.
• The transmission and steering segment held the dominant share of the market due to the growing demand for automotive gearboxes and wheels.
• The business-to-customer segment led the industry due to the advancements in supply chain logistics along with increasing consumer preference to buy automotive spare parts from online platforms.

Growth of E-commerce and Automotive in Recent Years

• According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, the automotive components industry is projected to contribute around 5-7% of India's GDP in 2026.
• According to the ACMA, the suspension and braking segment contributed to 15% sales of the overall automotive component sales in India during FY 2023-24.
• According to Institute for Industrial Development, the global automotive e-commerce industry is expected to reach US$ 213.08 billion by 2029.
• According to the MEMA, the U.S. automotive aftermarket sales in 2024 reached US$ 472 billion during 2024.

Industry Leader Announcement

In November 2023, Mike Manley, the CEO of AutoNation made an announcement stating that,” "Increasingly, consumers want the ability to go directly to a website and order exactly the car parts they need at a competitive price, with fast shipping times and transparent pricing, People are holding on to cars longer. As the lifecycle of vehicle ownership grows, AutoNation wants to continue to be there for our Customers who take pride in doing their own maintenance, repairs, and customizations."

Competitive Landscape

The e-commerce automotive aftermarket is a highly fragmented industry with the presence of numerous dominant players. Some of the important market players in this industry consists of Advance Auto Parts, Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Amazon.com, Inc., AutoZone Inc., CARiD.com and some others. These market players are investing heavily for developing their platforms and adopting numerous strategies such as launches, collaborations, investments, business expansions and some others to sustain their position in this industry.

• According to the annual report of Autozone Inc, the net sales of the company in 2023 was US$ 17457 million in 2023 that increased to US$ 18490 million in 2024.

Market Segmentations

By Replacement Parts

• Engine Parts 
  • Piston and Piston Rings 
  • Engine Valves and Parts 
  • Fuel Injection Systems 
  • Power Train Components 
• Transmission and Steering 
  • Clutch Assembly Systems 
  • Gearbox 
  • Axles 
  • Wheels 
  • Tires 
• Breaking System 
  • Brake Calipers 
  • Brake Pads 
  • Rotor and Drums 
  • Brake Disk 
• Lighting 
  • Headlamps 
  • Tail lamps 
  • Others 
• Electrical Parts 
  • Starter Motor 
  • Spark Plugs 
  • Battery 
  • Others 
• Suspension Systems 
• Wipers 
• Others 

By Use

• Business to Business 
• Business to Customer 

By Region

• North America 
  • U.S. 
  • Canada 
  • Mexico 
• Europe 
  • U.K. 
  • Germany 
  • France 
• Asia Pacific 
  • China 
  • India 
  • Japan 
  • South Korea 
  • Australia 
• Latin America 
  • Brazil 
• Middle East and Africa (MEA) 
  • UAE 
  • Saudi Arabia 
  • South Africa