1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Overall Market Size
2.1 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size: 2022 VS 2029
2.2 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2018-2029
2.3 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales: 2018-2029
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top Automobile Alloy Wheels Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales by Companies
3.5 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Price by Manufacturer (2018-2023)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Automobile Alloy Wheels Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2022
3.7 Global Manufacturers Automobile Alloy Wheels Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Automobile Alloy Wheels Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Automobile Alloy Wheels Companies
3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Automobile Alloy Wheels Companies
4 Sights by Product
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size Markets, 2022 & 2029
4.1.2 Aluminum
4.1.3 Magnesium
4.1.4 Carbon Fiber
4.2 By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue & Forecasts
4.2.1 By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2018-2023
4.2.2 By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2024-2029
4.2.3 By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
4.3 By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales & Forecasts
4.3.1 By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2018-2023
4.3.2 By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2024-2029
4.3.3 By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
4.4 By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
5 Sights by Application
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2022 & 2029
5.1.2 Passenger Vehicles
5.1.3 Commercial Vehicles
5.2 By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue & Forecasts
5.2.1 By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2018-2023
5.2.2 By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2024-2029
5.2.3 By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
5.3 By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales & Forecasts
5.3.1 By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2018-2023
5.3.2 By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2024-2029
5.3.3 By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
5.4 By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
6 Sights by Region
6.1 By Region – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2022 & 2029
6.2 By Region – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue & Forecasts
6.2.1 By Region – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2018-2023
6.2.2 By Region – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2024-2029
6.2.3 By Region – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
6.3 By Region – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales & Forecasts
6.3.1 By Region – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2018-2023
6.3.2 By Region – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2024-2029
6.3.3 By Region – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
6.4 North America
6.4.1 By Country – North America Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2018-2029
6.4.2 By Country – North America Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2018-2029
6.4.3 US Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.4 Canada Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.5 Mexico Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5 Europe
6.5.1 By Country – Europe Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2018-2029
6.5.2 By Country – Europe Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2018-2029
6.5.3 Germany Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.4 France Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.5 U.K. Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.6 Italy Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.7 Russia Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.8 Nordic Countries Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.9 Benelux Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6 Asia
6.6.1 By Region – Asia Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2018-2029
6.6.2 By Region – Asia Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2018-2029
6.6.3 China Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.4 Japan Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.5 South Korea Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.6 Southeast Asia Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.7 India Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7 South America
6.7.1 By Country – South America Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2018-2029
6.7.2 By Country – South America Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2018-2029
6.7.3 Brazil Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7.4 Argentina Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8 Middle East & Africa
6.8.1 By Country – Middle East & Africa Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2018-2029
6.8.2 By Country – Middle East & Africa Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, 2018-2029
6.8.3 Turkey Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.4 Israel Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.5 Saudi Arabia Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.6 UAE Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size, 2018-2029
7 Manufacturers & Brands Profiles
7.1 Borbet
7.1.1 Borbet Company Summary
7.1.2 Borbet Business Overview
7.1.3 Borbet Automobile Alloy Wheels Major Product Offerings
7.1.4 Borbet Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.1.5 Borbet Key News & Latest Developments
7.2 Enkei
7.2.1 Enkei Company Summary
7.2.2 Enkei Business Overview
7.2.3 Enkei Automobile Alloy Wheels Major Product Offerings
7.2.4 Enkei Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.2.5 Enkei Key News & Latest Developments
7.3 Ronal Group
7.3.1 Ronal Group Company Summary
7.3.2 Ronal Group Business Overview
7.3.3 Ronal Group Automobile Alloy Wheels Major Product Offerings
7.3.4 Ronal Group Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.3.5 Ronal Group Key News & Latest Developments
7.4 Arconic
7.4.1 Arconic Company Summary
7.4.2 Arconic Business Overview
7.4.3 Arconic Automobile Alloy Wheels Major Product Offerings
7.4.4 Arconic Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.4.5 Arconic Key News & Latest Developments
7.5 CITIC Dicastal
7.5.1 CITIC Dicastal Company Summary
7.5.2 CITIC Dicastal Business Overview
7.5.3 CITIC Dicastal Automobile Alloy Wheels Major Product Offerings
7.5.4 CITIC Dicastal Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.5.5 CITIC Dicastal Key News & Latest Developments
7.6 Maxion Wheels
7.6.1 Maxion Wheels Company Summary
7.6.2 Maxion Wheels Business Overview
7.6.3 Maxion Wheels Automobile Alloy Wheels Major Product Offerings
7.6.4 Maxion Wheels Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.6.5 Maxion Wheels Key News & Latest Developments
7.7 UniwheelS Group
7.7.1 UniwheelS Group Company Summary
7.7.2 UniwheelS Group Business Overview
7.7.3 UniwheelS Group Automobile Alloy Wheels Major Product Offerings
7.7.4 UniwheelS Group Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.7.5 UniwheelS Group Key News & Latest Developments
8 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Production Capacity, Analysis
8.1 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Production Capacity, 2018-2029
8.2 Automobile Alloy Wheels Production Capacity of Key Manufacturers in Global Market
8.3 Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Production by Region
9 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
9.1 Market Opportunities & Trends
9.2 Market Drivers
9.3 Market Restraints
10 Automobile Alloy Wheels Supply Chain Analysis
10.1 Automobile Alloy Wheels Industry Value Chain
10.2 Automobile Alloy Wheels Upstream Market
10.3 Automobile Alloy Wheels Downstream and Clients
10.4 Marketing Channels Analysis
10.4.1 Marketing Channels
10.4.2 Automobile Alloy Wheels Distributors and Sales Agents in Global
11 Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Note
12.2 Examples of Clients
12.3 Disclaimer
Table 1. Key Players of Automobile Alloy Wheels in Global Market
Table 2. Top Automobile Alloy Wheels Players in Global Market, Ranking by Revenue (2022)
Table 3. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue by Companies, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 4. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Share by Companies, 2018-2023
Table 5. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales by Companies, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 6. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Share by Companies, 2018-2023
Table 7. Key Manufacturers Automobile Alloy Wheels Price (2018-2023) & (USD/Unit)
Table 8. Global Manufacturers Automobile Alloy Wheels Product Type
Table 9. List of Global Tier 1 Automobile Alloy Wheels Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2022 and Market Share
Table 10. List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Automobile Alloy Wheels Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2022 and Market Share
Table 11. By Type – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Table 12. By Type - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 13. By Type - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 14. By Type - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 15. By Type - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 16. By Application – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Table 17. By Application - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 18. By Application - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 19. By Application - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 20. By Application - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 21. By Region – Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 VS 2029
Table 22. By Region - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 23. By Region - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 24. By Region - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 25. By Region - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 26. By Country - North America Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 27. By Country - North America Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 28. By Country - North America Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 29. By Country - North America Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 30. By Country - Europe Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 31. By Country - Europe Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 32. By Country - Europe Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 33. By Country - Europe Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 34. By Region - Asia Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 35. By Region - Asia Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 36. By Region - Asia Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 37. By Region - Asia Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 38. By Country - South America Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 39. By Country - South America Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 40. By Country - South America Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 41. By Country - South America Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 42. By Country - Middle East & Africa Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 43. By Country - Middle East & Africa Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 44. By Country - Middle East & Africa Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 45. By Country - Middle East & Africa Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales, (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 46. Borbet Company Summary
Table 47. Borbet Automobile Alloy Wheels Product Offerings
Table 48. Borbet Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (USD/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 49. Borbet Key News & Latest Developments
Table 50. Enkei Company Summary
Table 51. Enkei Automobile Alloy Wheels Product Offerings
Table 52. Enkei Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (USD/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 53. Enkei Key News & Latest Developments
Table 54. Ronal Group Company Summary
Table 55. Ronal Group Automobile Alloy Wheels Product Offerings
Table 56. Ronal Group Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (USD/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 57. Ronal Group Key News & Latest Developments
Table 58. Arconic Company Summary
Table 59. Arconic Automobile Alloy Wheels Product Offerings
Table 60. Arconic Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (USD/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 61. Arconic Key News & Latest Developments
Table 62. CITIC Dicastal Company Summary
Table 63. CITIC Dicastal Automobile Alloy Wheels Product Offerings
Table 64. CITIC Dicastal Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (USD/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 65. CITIC Dicastal Key News & Latest Developments
Table 66. Maxion Wheels Company Summary
Table 67. Maxion Wheels Automobile Alloy Wheels Product Offerings
Table 68. Maxion Wheels Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (USD/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 69. Maxion Wheels Key News & Latest Developments
Table 70. UniwheelS Group Company Summary
Table 71. UniwheelS Group Automobile Alloy Wheels Product Offerings
Table 72. UniwheelS Group Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (USD/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 73. UniwheelS Group Key News & Latest Developments
Table 74. Automobile Alloy Wheels Production Capacity (K Units) of Key Manufacturers in Global Market, 2021-2023 (K Units)
Table 75. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Capacity Market Share of Key Manufacturers, 2021-2023
Table 76. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Production by Region, 2018-2023 (K Units)
Table 77. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Production by Region, 2024-2029 (K Units)
Table 78. Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Opportunities & Trends in Global Market
Table 79. Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Drivers in Global Market
Table 80. Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Restraints in Global Market
Table 81. Automobile Alloy Wheels Raw Materials
Table 82. Automobile Alloy Wheels Raw Materials Suppliers in Global Market
Table 83. Typical Automobile Alloy Wheels Downstream
Table 84. Automobile Alloy Wheels Downstream Clients in Global Market
Table 85. Automobile Alloy Wheels Distributors and Sales Agents in Global Market
List of Figures
Figure 1. Automobile Alloy Wheels Segment by Type in 2022
Figure 2. Automobile Alloy Wheels Segment by Application in 2022
Figure 3. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Overview: 2022
Figure 4. Key Caveats
Figure 5. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Market Size: 2022 VS 2029 (US$, Mn)
Figure 6. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, 2018-2029 (US$, Mn)
Figure 7. Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales in Global Market: 2018-2029 (K Units)
Figure 8. The Top 3 and 5 Players Market Share by Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue in 2022
Figure 9. By Type - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 10. By Type - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 11. By Type - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 12. By Type - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Price (USD/Unit), 2018-2029
Figure 13. By Application - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 14. By Application - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 15. By Application - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 16. By Application - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Price (USD/Unit), 2018-2029
Figure 17. By Region - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 18. By Region - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018 VS 2022 VS 2029
Figure 19. By Region - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 20. By Region - Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 21. By Country - North America Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 22. By Country - North America Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 23. US Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 24. Canada Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 25. Mexico Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 26. By Country - Europe Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 27. By Country - Europe Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 28. Germany Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 29. France Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 30. U.K. Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 31. Italy Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 32. Russia Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 33. Nordic Countries Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 34. Benelux Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 35. By Region - Asia Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 36. By Region - Asia Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 37. China Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 38. Japan Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 39. South Korea Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 40. Southeast Asia Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 41. India Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 42. By Country - South America Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 43. By Country - South America Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 44. Brazil Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 45. Argentina Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 46. By Country - Middle East & Africa Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 47. By Country - Middle East & Africa Automobile Alloy Wheels Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 48. Turkey Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 49. Israel Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 50. Saudi Arabia Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 51. UAE Automobile Alloy Wheels Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 52. Global Automobile Alloy Wheels Production Capacity (K Units), 2018-2029
Figure 53. The Percentage of Production Automobile Alloy Wheels by Region, 2022 VS 2029
Figure 54. Automobile Alloy Wheels Industry Value Chain
Figure 55. Marketing Channels
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