Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 3.67 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	5.81%
Fastest Growing Segment	Aftermarket
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Size (2031)	USD 5.15 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market will grow from USD 3.67 Billion in 2025 to USD 5.15 Billion by 2031 at a 5.81% CAGR. Commercial vehicle brake pads are friction components essential for the braking systems of trucks, buses, and trailers, designed to convert kinetic energy into heat for effective deceleration. The primary driver supporting market growth is the expansion of the global logistics sector, fueled by rising e-commerce activities that necessitate larger fleets for freight and last-mile delivery. Additionally, continued government investment in infrastructure projects ensures steady demand for heavy-duty vehicles and replacement parts. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), in 2024, new EU van sales increased by 8.3%, reaching 1,586,688 units, highlighting the robust demand for commercial transport solutions.

Conversely, a significant challenge facing the market is the volatility of raw material prices, including steel and copper. These cost fluctuations create financial instability for manufacturers, squeezing profit margins and complicating long-term pricing strategies. Companies must navigate these economic headwinds to sustain operations while adhering to rigorous safety and quality standards required by fleet operators.

Key Market Drivers

The expansion of global logistics and freight transportation industries acts as a primary catalyst for the Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market. As e-commerce platforms and supply chains optimize for faster delivery times, fleet utilization rates have intensified, leading to higher mileage accumulation and frequent braking cycles for heavy-duty trucks and delivery vans. This continuous operation accelerates friction component wear, necessitating regular maintenance and increasing the consumption rate of replacement brake pads to ensure vehicle safety and operational uptime. According to the American Trucking Associations, August 2025, in the 'American Trucking Trends 2025' report, trucks moved 11.27 billion tons of domestic freight in 2024, underscoring the immense volume of goods relying on road transport and the subsequent strain on braking systems.

Simultaneously, rising investments in infrastructure and construction development projects significantly propel the demand for heavy commercial vehicles and their associated braking components. Government-backed initiatives focused on urban mobility and highway expansion require a robust fleet of tippers, mixers, and material handling trucks that operate under heavy loads, driving both OEM and aftermarket sales. For instance, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, December 2025, in the 'November 2025 Vehicle Retail Data' report, commercial vehicle registrations in India surged by 20% year-on-year to 94,935 units, specifically supported by infrastructure activities. On a broader scale, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in 2025, commercial vehicle sales in China reached 3.873 million units for the year 2024, reflecting the substantial global scale of fleet operations requiring durable braking solutions.

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Key Market Challenges

The volatility of raw material prices, specifically for essential metals like steel and copper, creates a precarious environment that directly hinders the growth of the commercial vehicle brake pad market. Manufacturers face significant difficulty in establishing stable long-term pricing with fleet operators, as unpredictable input costs erode financial predictability. Consequently, producers are forced to absorb these cost spikes, which severely impacts operating capital that would otherwise be allocated for production scaling and technological advancements.

This financial strain is substantiated by recent industrial data reflecting the broader sector's struggle. According to the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), in 2024, profit margins for 65% of suppliers fell below the 5% threshold necessary for sustainable investment, driven largely by elevated material and energy costs. This widespread reduction in profitability limits the capacity of brake pad manufacturers to expand operations or weather economic downturns, ultimately resulting in a stagnant market landscape where survival takes precedence over growth and development.

Key Market Trends

The development of Electric Vehicle-Optimized Brake Pads is gaining traction as manufacturers address the unique tribological requirements of electrified heavy-duty fleets. Unlike internal combustion vehicles, electric trucks utilize regenerative braking, which reduces frequent friction pad engagement but increases the susceptibility of the braking interface to corrosion and glazing due to inactivity. However, when mechanical braking is deployed, the pads must withstand the immense torque and additional curb weight of battery packs, necessitating specialized formulations that offer consistent friction stability and noise dampening. This technical shift is substantiated by the rapid electrification of the global transport sector; according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), April 2025, in the 'Global EV Outlook 2025', sales of electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks grew significantly to exceed 90,000 units worldwide in 2024, directly driving the demand for these specialized components.

Concurrently, the Proliferation of Severe-Duty and Application-Specific Compounds is reshaping the market to cater to the intensifying duty cycles of light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Last-mile delivery vans now endure high-frequency stop-start operations and maximum payload capacities that degrade standard friction materials rapidly, prompting suppliers to engineer reinforced, thermally stable compounds specifically for these rigorous applications. This demand is anchored in the continued reliance on robust internal combustion platforms for logistics operations; according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), January 2025, in the 'New commercial vehicle registrations: vans +8.3%, trucks -6.3%, buses +9.2% in 2024' report, diesel van registrations in the EU increased by 10.5% to 1,340,003 units, underscoring the critical need for durable, heavy-duty friction solutions in this dominant segment.

Segmental Insights

The Aftermarket segment acts as the fastest growing division within the global commercial vehicle brake pad market because of the recurring need for component replacement in high utilization fleets. Heavy commercial vehicles endure substantial friction during long haul operations, mandating frequent servicing to maintain operational safety. Fleet managers prioritize aftermarket options to optimize maintenance budgets while ensuring reliable performance. Furthermore, compliance with rigorous safety protocols defined by bodies like the Economic Commission for Europe assures quality, thereby validating the increasing preference for these accessible replacement components among global logistics providers.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific dominates the global commercial vehicle brake pad market, driven by substantial vehicle manufacturing and sales in major economies like China and India. Rapid urbanization and infrastructure projects have increased the utilization of heavy-duty trucks, leading to frequent component wear and higher replacement rates. Additionally, the expansion of the e-commerce logistics sector necessitates reliable fleet maintenance. Compliance with evolving safety standards enforced by authorities such as the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India further compels fleet operators to adopt compliant braking components, thereby sustaining regional market leadership.

Recent Developments

In November 2025, Bosch Mobility Aftermarket officially entered the heavy-duty commercial vehicle braking segment by introducing its HCV Air-Disc Brake Pads at the AAPEX event. This major product launch was designed to service Class 6 through Class 8 vehicles, providing fleet owners with components that met or exceeded Original Equipment specifications. The new line featured two distinct formulations: a "Long Haul" option tailored for highway tractor-trailers requiring extended durability, and a "Severe Duty" option optimized for high-temperature applications such as refuse trucks and buses. The company stated that these pads were rigorously tested to comply with federal safety standards for stopping distance and friction stability.
In September 2025, Delphi launched its new "Professional+" series of brake pads, specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of the light commercial vehicle sector. The new product line was developed with a heavy-duty friction formulation capable of delivering up to 40% longer service life compared to standard aftermarket pads, making it ideal for high-mileage delivery fleets. The range covered popular commercial models such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford Transit. Delphi ensured that these pads featured advanced noise-dampening shims and robust backing plates, providing fleet operators with a durable solution that reduced vehicle downtime and total cost of ownership.
In November 2024, TMD Friction announced a significant investment of €1.5 million in a new specialized emissions test bench at its research and development headquarters in Leverkusen, Germany. This strategic installation was undertaken to ensure early compliance with the stringent Euro 7 environmental standards, which regulate particulate emissions from brake systems. The advanced testing facility enabled the company to measure brake dust emissions according to GTR24 requirements in-house, thereby accelerating the development cycle for cleaner friction formulations. This initiative underscored the company’s focus on delivering environmentally responsible braking solutions to the commercial vehicle industry while maintaining high performance and safety standards.
In September 2024, Knorr-Bremse presented its innovative Active Pad Release (APR) system for pneumatic disc brakes during the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt. This technology was designed to actively separate the brake pads from the disc when the brakes are released, significantly reducing drag torque and minimizing fuel consumption and component wear. The company announced that this system would be available as a retrofit solution for commercial vehicles equipped with specific brake models. In conjunction with this system, the manufacturer highlighted its newly launched range of copper-free brake pads, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance in the global commercial vehicle aftermarket.

Key Market Players

Brembo S.p.A.
Nisshinbo Brake Inc
Continental AG
Robert Bosch GmBH
Tenneco Inc
Akebono Brake Company
ACDelco Corporation
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Brakewel Automotive Components India Pvt. Ltd
SANGSIN BRAKE Company

By Material type	By Sales Channel	By Position type	By Region
Semi-metallic non-asbestos organic low-metallic ceramic	OEM Aftermarket	Front Rear	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market, By Material type:

Semi-metallic
non-asbestos organic
low-metallic
ceramic

Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market, By Sales Channel:

OEM
Aftermarket

Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market, By Position type:

Front
Rear

Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market.

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Material type (Semi-metallic, non-asbestos organic, low-metallic, ceramic)

5.2.2. By Sales Channel (OEM, Aftermarket)

5.2.3. By Position type (Front, Rear)

5.2.4. By Region

5.2.5. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Material type

6.2.2. By Sales Channel

6.2.3. By Position type

6.2.4. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Material type

6.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel

6.3.1.2.3. By Position type

6.3.2. Canada Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Material type

6.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel

6.3.2.2.3. By Position type

6.3.3. Mexico Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Material type

6.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel

6.3.3.2.3. By Position type

7. Europe Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Material type

7.2.2. By Sales Channel

7.2.3. By Position type

7.2.4. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Material type

7.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel

7.3.1.2.3. By Position type

7.3.2. France Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Material type

7.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel

7.3.2.2.3. By Position type

7.3.3. United Kingdom Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Material type

7.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel

7.3.3.2.3. By Position type

7.3.4. Italy Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Material type

7.3.4.2.2. By Sales Channel

7.3.4.2.3. By Position type

7.3.5. Spain Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Material type

7.3.5.2.2. By Sales Channel

7.3.5.2.3. By Position type

8. Asia Pacific Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Material type

8.2.2. By Sales Channel

8.2.3. By Position type

8.2.4. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Material type

8.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel

8.3.1.2.3. By Position type

8.3.2. India Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Material type

8.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel

8.3.2.2.3. By Position type

8.3.3. Japan Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Material type

8.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel

8.3.3.2.3. By Position type

8.3.4. South Korea Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Material type

8.3.4.2.2. By Sales Channel

8.3.4.2.3. By Position type

8.3.5. Australia Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Material type

8.3.5.2.2. By Sales Channel

8.3.5.2.3. By Position type

9. Middle East & Africa Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Material type

9.2.2. By Sales Channel

9.2.3. By Position type

9.2.4. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Material type

9.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel

9.3.1.2.3. By Position type

9.3.2. UAE Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Material type

9.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel

9.3.2.2.3. By Position type

9.3.3. South Africa Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Material type

9.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel

9.3.3.2.3. By Position type

10. South America Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Material type

10.2.2. By Sales Channel

10.2.3. By Position type

10.2.4. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Material type

10.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel

10.3.1.2.3. By Position type

10.3.2. Colombia Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Material type

10.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel

10.3.2.2.3. By Position type

10.3.3. Argentina Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Material type

10.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel

10.3.3.2.3. By Position type

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Commercial Vehicle Brake Pad Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Brembo S.p.A.

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. Nisshinbo Brake Inc

15.3. Continental AG

15.4. Robert Bosch GmBH

15.5. Tenneco Inc

15.6. Akebono Brake Company

15.7. ACDelco Corporation

15.8. ZF Friedrichshafen AG

15.9. Brakewel Automotive Components India Pvt. Ltd

15.10. SANGSIN BRAKE Company

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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