United Kingdom Automotive Parts Zinc Die Casting Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

United Kingdom Automotive Parts Zinc Die Casting Market Outlook

The United Kingdom automotive parts zinc die casting market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% in the forecast period of 2024-2032. The market is being aided by the rising demand for electric vehicles and the growing preference for fuel-efficient vehicles.

Key Trends in the Market

Zinc die casting is a metal casting process which is characterised by melting and injecting zinc alloys into a die-casting mould. It is utilised in automotive parts such as mechanical parts, fuel systems, and power steering systems, among others, due to its properties such as durability, stability, and longevity.

• The growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and increasing investments by automakers in lightweight components to improve the fuel economy of automobiles provide impetus to the United Kingdom automotive parts zinc die casting market growth. Zinc die casting offers a viable solution for the production of lightweight automotive parts due to its superior strength, stiffness, and lightweight properties.

• Zinc die casting is readily implemented into electric vehicles in the country as it can be cast thinner than any other metal die casting, has low production cost, and aids in complex geometrical designs of components in EV powertrains.

• One of the prominent United Kingdom automotive parts zinc die casting market trends is the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies such as Internet of things (IoT) sensors, real-time monitoring, and data analytics in the zinc die-casting production process to enhance its production rate and efficiency.

Market Analysis

Based on production, the market is bifurcated into pressure die casting and vacuum die casting, among others. The United Kingdom automotive parts zinc die casting market segmentation, on the basis of application, includes body assemblies, engine parts, and transmission parts, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the United Kingdom automotive parts zinc die casting market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Midland Pressure Diecasting Limited  

• A.M.E. Pressure Die-Casting Limited 

• McDonald Diecasting Ltd.  

• Carlton Die Castings Ltd  

• Kemlows Diecasting Products Ltd  

• BSC Die Casting & Finishing Ltd  

• Dynacast  

• H&J Speake Ltd  

• Norfran Limited  

• T And W Castings  

• Others

Market Share by Production

As per the United Kingdom automotive parts zinc die casting market analysis, vacuum die casting occupies a sizeable share of the market. This production method uses a vacuum system which can absorb air and gases from die casting to lower the porosity and improve the quality of automotive parts. It is widely used in the production of identical automotive parts as this process maintains the mechanical properties and surface finish of zinc die casting, providing a positive market outlook.

Market Share by Application

Body assemblies account for a substantial portion of the United Kingdom automotive parts zinc die casting market share due to the growing production of electric and hybrid vehicles in the country that require lightweight automotive components. Zinc die casting is also implemented in safety components such as seat belts due to its excellent durability and mechanical strength. Additionally, government initiatives to reduce carbon emissions surge the demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, bolstering the requirement of zinc die casting in body assembly.

Competitive Landscape

Midland Pressure Diecasting Limited, established in 2000, is a major supplier of die casting, based in West Midlands, the United Kingdom. The company is also known for its expertise in precise machining, and tool manufacturing, among other specialised services.

A.M.E. Pressure Die-Casting Limited, founded in 1999 and based in West Midlands, the United Kingdom, is an alloy pressure die casting company. It provides hot chamber die casting cells to manufacture superior quality casting products.

McDonald Diecasting Ltd., incorporated in 1930, is a manufacturer of zinc die casting, headquartered in West Midlands, the United Kingdom. The company offers comprehensive solutions, ranging from design to distribution and delivery of its products.

Other United Kingdom automotive parts zinc die casting market players include Carlton Die Castings Ltd, Kemlows Diecasting Products Ltd, BSC Die Casting & Finishing Ltd, Dynacast, H&J Speake Ltd, Norfran Limited, and T And W Castings, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report