发布日期：2008.6

摘要

Countries covered: North America

This  research service titled North American Brake System Parts Aftermarket: Friction Parts provides unit shipment and revenue forecasts, forecasts by distribution channel, and forecasts by product type. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: brake pads and brake shoes.

Friction Parts Positioned as Ceramic Pads expected to Drive Growth

Over the past several years, the North American friction parts aftermarket has seen major changes in how brake pads are positioned and marketed to distributors, installers, and vehicle owners. Manufacturers have introduced several new product lines touting ceramic formulations and benefits. However, they often contain very little ceramic content and are more organic in nature. These products have managed to capture market share from premium ceramic and non-asbestos organic (NAO) parts. In fact, today, most NAO brake pads are actually marketed as ceramic. Given this, friction parts that have less ceramic content, but are positioned as traditional ceramic pads, are expected to drive revenue growth in the short to medium term.

However, major North American manufacturers are facing stiff competition from Chinese and Indian competitors. What is more, distributors are increasingly entering the aftermarket with private-label parts made by Asian manufacturers. "The increasing commoditization of friction parts is hurting profitability and decreasing innovation in the North American brake system friction parts aftermarket," notes the analyst of this research service. "Lack of standardization of friction formulas also makes it harder for manufacturers to properly position and market their products."

Increasing Focus on Better and Best Product Lines

While leading manufacturers have Good, Better, and Best product lines aimed at different aftermarket segments, the industry, in general, is seeking to move more and more distributors out of the Good line, which is aimed at the most price-sensitive customers, into the Better and Best lines. This move is aimed at increasing profits, through which manufacturers are better positioned to invest in the research and development of new advances in friction technology. Furthermore, it supports the profitability of distributors and installers using mid- and premium-grade parts. Better is the largest product line and is most widely used by professional installers.

With regard to product segments, semi-metallic brake pads accounted for 50.7 percent of the total revenues in 2007. Having said that, ceramic brake pads are expected to show the most growth and their revenue share is likely to increase from 44.4 percent in 2007 to 47.7 percent in 2014. "Going forward, brake pads will drive growth in the North American friction parts aftermarket, while brake shoes will see a decline," says the analyst. "To support long-term industry growth, suppliers must avoid price competition and commoditization, and aim instead to create higher value through product differentiation and improved services."

目录及图表

1. Executive Summary

1. Summary of Major Findings

1. Introduction

2. Total North American Brake System Parts Aftermarket: Friction Parts

1. Overview and Definitions

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Industry Challenges

1. Industry Challenges

3. Market Drivers and Restraints

1. Market Drivers

2. Market Restraints

4. Quantitative Analysis

1. Demand Analysis

2. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts

3. Forecasts by Geographic Region

4. Revenues by Product Type

5. Pricing Analysis

5. Competitive Analysis

1. Competitive Structure

2. Database of Leading Manufacturers

3. North American Brake Pads Aftermarket

1. Overview and Definitions

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Quantitative Analysis

1. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts

2. Forecasts by Geographic Region

3. Revenues by Product Type

4. Pricing Analysis

3. Competitive Analysis

1. Distribution Channel Analysis

2. Market Share Analysis

3. Brand Share Analysis

4. North American Brake Shoes Aftermarket

1. Overview and Definitions

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Quantitative Analysis

1. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts

2. Forecasts by Geographic Region

3. Revenues by Product Type

4. Pricing Analysis

3. Competitive Analysis

1. Distribution Channel Analysis

2. Market Share Analysis

5. Appendix

1. Abbreviations

1. Acronyms and Abbreviations

2. Equations

1. Conversion Equations

2. Compound Annual Growth Rate

3. Currency Exchange Rates

6. Decision Support Database

1. Decision Support Database

1. Gross Domestic Product

2. Total Population

3. Total Employment

4. Total Manufacturing

5. Household Consumption for Transportation and Communication

List of Figures

Chapter 2

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (North America), 2008-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2008-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2008-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Light Vehicles in Use by Geographic Region and Vehicle Type (North America), 2004-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Average Annual Use per Light Vehicle (United States), 2004-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Average Age of Light Vehicles in Use (North America), 2004-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Canada), 2004-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Percentage of Revenues by Product Type (North America), 2004-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Pricing Analysis (North America), 2004-2014

Total Friction Parts Aftermarket: Database of Leading Manufacturers (North America), 2007

Chapter 3

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Semi-metallic Brake Pads (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Non-asbestos Organic Brake Pads (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Ceramic Brake Pads (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Entry-level Brake Pads (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Mid-grade Brake Pads (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Premium Grade Brake Pads (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Canada), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit and Revenue Percentages by Product Type (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit and Revenue Percentages by Product Line (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Average Manufacturer-level Pricing by Product Type (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Average Manufacturer-level Pricing by Product Line (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for the Warehouse Distributor Channel (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for the Auto Parts Retail Channel (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for the Original Equipment Service Channel (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for the Co-manufactured Channel (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for the Internet/Direct Mail/Catalog Channel (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Pads Aftermarket: Revenue Market Shares of Major Participants (North America), 2007

Chapter 4

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for New Brake Shoes (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Remanufactured Brake Shoes (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Bonded Brake Shoes (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Riveted Brake Shoes (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Canada), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Percentage of Revenue for New and Remanufactured Parts (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Percentage of Revenue for Bonded and Riveted Parts (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Average Prices for New, Remanufactured, and Total Brake Shoes (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for the Warehouse Distributor Channel (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for the Auto Parts Retail Channel (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for the Original Equipment Service Channel (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for the Co-manufactured Channel (North America), 2004-2014

Brake Shoes Aftermarket: Revenue Market Shares of Major Participants (North America), 2007

Chapter 5

Friction Parts Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (U.S.: Canada), 2006-2008

Friction Parts Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (U.S.: Europe), 2006-2008

Friction Parts Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (U.S.: Japan), 2006-2008

Friction Parts Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (U.S.: South Korea), 2006-2008

Friction Parts Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (U.S.: Mexico), 2006-2008

Friction Parts Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (U.S.:U.K.), 2006-2008