Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Equipment Type (Air Suspension Lines, Air Brake line, Transmission Oil Cooling Lines, Engine Cooling lines), By Material Type (Nylon, Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Steel, Rubber), By Type (Hoses, Tubing) By Region, By Competition 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 11.54 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	6.41%
Fastest Growing Segment	Aluminium
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Size (2031)	USD 16.75 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market will grow from USD 11.54 Billion in 2025 to USD 16.75 Billion by 2031 at a 6.41% CAGR. The Global Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market encompasses the specialized assembly of tubes, hoses, pipes, and connectors responsible for conveying critical fluids such as fuel, oil, brake fluid, and coolants within trucks and buses. The primary drivers propelling this sector include stringent international emission regulations that necessitate advanced exhaust after-treatment technologies and the sustained global demand for logistics fleets which supports high production volumes. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), commercial vehicle sales in the United States exceeded 13.3 million units in 2024, underscoring the immense volume of automotive production that necessitates these integral flow control components.

Despite this robust demand, the market faces a significant impediment driven by the rapid electrification of commercial fleets. The industry transition toward battery electric vehicles eliminates the need for traditional internal combustion engine subsystems, particularly fuel lines and complex exhaust fluid delivery networks, thereby reducing the overall volume of fluid transfer components required per vehicle and creating a long-term obstacle for market expansion.

Key Market Drivers

The expansion of the logistics and e-commerce sectors acts as a primary catalyst for the Global Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market, directly necessitating fleet modernization and increased vehicle production. As consumer reliance on expedited delivery grows, fleet operators are compelled to expand capacity, driving consumption of essential fluid handling assemblies like brake hoses and steering connectors. According to the American Trucking Associations, September 2024, in the 'American Trucking Trends 2024' report, the United States trucking industry generated $987 billion in gross freight revenues in 2023, reflecting the immense operational scale sustaining demand for flow components. This activity supports robust vehicle acquisition; according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, October 2024, in the 'New commercial vehicle registrations: vans +8.5% in the first three quarters of 2024' press release, new EU van sales reached 1,170,310 units during the first nine months of the year, underscoring the continuous procurement of vehicles equipped with these systems.

Simultaneously, the transition toward electric commercial vehicles requiring advanced thermal management reshapes the industry's technological landscape. While electrification eliminates traditional fuel subsystems, it creates a market for complex thermal regulation networks to cool battery packs and motors. This evolution compels manufacturers to develop specialized tubing for optimal temperature maintenance, offsetting the decline in fuel lines. According to the International Energy Agency, April 2024, in the 'Global EV Outlook 2024', global sales of electric trucks reached approximately 54,000 units in 2023, signaling a decisive move toward electrified fleets that demands a new generation of intricate fluid transfer solutions.

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Key Market Challenges

The rapid electrification of commercial fleets represents a structural threat to the Global Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market by fundamentally altering vehicle architecture. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) necessitate a significantly simplified thermal and fluid management architecture compared to traditional internal combustion engines. This transition completely eradicates the requirement for high-value subsystems such as fuel delivery lines, engine oil cooling circuits, and the complex urea dosing networks used in exhaust after-treatment. Consequently, the average content per vehicle for fluid transfer manufacturers declines sharply as fleets modernize.

Evidencing this accelerated shift, the sector is witnessing substantial growth in zero-emission adoption, particularly within public transport segments where the replacement of diesel engines is most aggressive. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in 2024, new registrations of electrically chargeable buses in the European Union rose by 26.8 percent. This statistical surge indicates that the displacement of combustion-powered units is well underway, directly reducing the total addressable volume for conventional tubing and hose assemblies in the commercial sector. As electric powertrains gain market share, manufacturers reliant on combustion-specific fluid routing face a shrinking revenue base.

Key Market Trends

The Development of High-Pressure Hydrogen Gas Transfer Systems is rapidly emerging as a critical trend as manufacturers diversify zero-emission strategies beyond battery-electric solutions. Unlike standard liquid fuel lines, hydrogen architectures for both fuel cells and internal combustion engines require specialized tubing capable of withstanding extreme pressures and preventing gas permeation. This technological shift compels suppliers to engineer robust conveyance solutions that ensure safety and seal integrity under conditions often exceeding 700 bar, creating a distinct market segment for high-performance fluid handling. According to Volvo Trucks, May 2024, in the 'Volvo to launch hydrogen-powered trucks' press release, the company is actively developing trucks with hydrogen-combustion engines and aims to commence on-road trials for these vehicles by 2026, signaling a decisive engineering phase for these specialized transfer systems.

The Integration of Quick-Connect Fittings for Modular Assembly is simultaneously reshaping component design to address the spatial constraints of modern heavy-duty platforms. Suppliers are increasingly replacing discrete hoses and clamps with centralized manifolds that consolidate multiple flow paths into a single unit, thereby streamlining production and reducing overall vehicle mass. This approach minimizes potential leak paths and lowers assembly complexity for vehicle manufacturers, which is essential as thermal management networks become more intricate. Demonstrating the impact of this integration, according to Celanese Corporation, November 2024, in the 'Celanese Materials Shine in Multiple Category Winners at 2024 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards' press release, the newly developed Cooper Standard Plastic Coolant Hub reduces system weight by 5 percent and tubing length by 1.23 meters, illustrating the tangible efficiency gains realized through advanced modular fluid designs.

Segmental Insights

The Aluminium segment is projected to emerge as the fastest-growing category in the Global Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market, driven primarily by the urgent need for vehicle weight reduction. Manufacturers are increasingly adopting aluminium over traditional steel to enhance fuel economy and comply with rigorous emission regulations enforced by organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, aluminium provides essential corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity required for modern fluid handling applications. This material shift allows commercial vehicle producers to optimize performance and sustainability without compromising the structural integrity of critical transfer lines.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific maintains a leading position in the Global Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market primarily due to high vehicle production volumes in manufacturing hubs like China and India. The rapid expansion of the construction and logistics sectors has accelerated the demand for heavy commercial vehicles across the region. Additionally, stringent regulatory frameworks, such as the implementation of Bharat Stage VI emission norms in India and China VI standards, require advanced exhaust after-treatment technologies. These mandates necessitate complex fluid conveyance solutions for urea and fuel efficiency, directly supporting the sustained market dominance of this region.

Recent Developments

• In February 2025, Continental introduced a new cooling line specifically developed for the hydrogen powertrains of commercial vehicles. This innovation addressed the challenge of ion leaching from hose materials, which can degrade the efficiency of fuel cells and shorten the lifespan of components such as proton exchange membranes. By utilizing a specialized synthetic ethylene-propylene-diene rubber mixture and a thermoplastic barrier layer, the company successfully minimized the transfer of ions into the cooling circuit. This development represented a significant technological advancement in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of hydrogen-powered trucks and buses, preventing the formation of flammable mixtures and reducing fuel loss.
• In November 2024, Kongsberg Automotive secured a significant contract extension worth over €21.5 million in estimated lifetime revenue for the supply of fluid transfer assemblies. The agreement with a global original equipment manufacturer based in Europe involved the production of critical components for heavy-duty trucks, including applications for coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust gas recirculation systems. The six-year contract was scheduled to commence in January 2025, with manufacturing and distribution assigned to the company’s facility in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. This award reinforced the company's position in the commercial vehicle market, highlighting its capability to meet stringent emission requirements with its technical hose assemblies.
• In November 2024, Cooper Standard was recognized with an award in the powertrain category at the Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Innovation Awards for its newly developed plastic coolant hub. This fluid handling solution was designed to replace traditional systems composed of multiple discrete tubes and connectors with a sophisticated, centralized compact plastic manifold. The innovation offered significant advantages for vehicle manufacturers, including reduced packaging space, lower weight, and improved assembly efficiency. The technology was engineered to be adaptable across various vehicle architectures, including internal combustion engines, hybrids, and battery electric vehicles, demonstrating the company's commitment to advancing thermal management solutions.
• In September 2024, Eaton unveiled a new hydrogen recirculation blower designed for hydrogen fuel cell systems in commercial vehicles during the IAA Transportation trade show in Hanover, Germany. This component utilized the company's TVS technology to recirculate excess hydrogen to the fuel cell stack's inlet, a process essential for extending system longevity through anode purging and managing water output. The launch highlighted the company's strategic focus on decarbonizing the commercial transportation sector by providing robust fluid conveyance and air management solutions. The company also showcased specialized hollow engine valves engineered to withstand the high temperatures and dry combustion conditions of hydrogen internal combustion engines.

Key Market Players

• Cooper Standard
• TI Fluid Systems
• Gates Corporation
• Continental AG
• Sumitomo Riko Company Limited
• Parker Hannifin Corporation
• Hutchinson S.A.
• Kongsberg Automotive
• AKWEL
• Sanoh Industrial Co., Ltd.

By Equipment Type	By Material Type	By Type	By Region
Air Suspension Lines Air Brake line Transmission Oil Cooling Lines Engine Cooling lines	Nylon Stainless Steel Aluminium Steel Rubber	Hoses Tubing	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market, By Equipment Type:

• Air Suspension Lines
• Air Brake line
• Transmission Oil Cooling Lines
• Engine Cooling lines

• Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market, By Material Type:

• Nylon
• Stainless Steel
• Aluminium
• Steel
• Rubber

• Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System Market, By Type:

• Hoses
• Tubing

• Commercial Vehicles Fluid Transfer System 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