Tou Bao Yan Jiu Yuan·2025-12-10 12:13Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the automotive suspension industry Core Insights - The automotive suspension industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by electrification and intelligence, shifting the competitive focus from traditional mechanical hardware to a comprehensive system capability defined by software [4] - The demand for lightweight structural components and high-performance suspensions is increasing due to electrification, while intelligence is pushing the evolution of suspensions from passive adaptation to active prediction [4] - The value distribution across the entire industry chain will be redefined in this technological revolution, with investment opportunities focusing on leading domestic component manufacturers, system integrators with advantages in electric control suspensions, and suppliers providing key enabling technologies for intelligent suspensions [4] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The automotive suspension system connects the vehicle body to the wheels, playing a crucial role in cushioning road impacts and ensuring good contact between the wheels and the ground [5] - The industry can be categorized into passive, semi-active, and active suspensions based on their working principles and application scenarios [5][6] Industry Characteristics - High-end market core technology barriers are significant, with foreign companies having established a "patent moat" in core suspension technologies [8] - Electrification is driving technological iterations, with new energy vehicles imposing stricter requirements on suspension systems [9] - Intelligent technology is enabling the transition of suspension systems from mechanical passive modes to electronically controlled active modes [10] Development History - The automotive suspension system has evolved from passive systems in the 1930s to semi-active systems in the 1970s, and to active systems gaining traction in the 1990s [11][12][13][14][15] Industry Chain Analysis - The automotive suspension industry chain consists of upstream (core materials and components), midstream (system design and assembly), and downstream (vehicle application and aftermarket services) [16] - The upstream component supply segment is highly concentrated, dominated by international suppliers like ZF and Continental [17][22] - Midstream, system integrators are increasingly investing in R&D to enhance differentiation and supply chain security [18][19] Market Size and Growth - The automotive suspension market size is projected to grow from 67.25 billion RMB in 2019 to 83.42 billion RMB in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.40% [29] - The market is expected to further expand to 111.45 billion RMB by 2029, with a CAGR of 6.10% [29] Future Trends - The demand for high-performance suspension systems is increasing, with technology being downscaled to mid-range markets [32] - The rise of line-controlled suspension systems is anticipated to support the development of automotive intelligence [33] Competitive Landscape - The competitive landscape is characterized by a "global leaders and Chinese tiered catch-up" scenario, with high market concentration [39] - Chinese manufacturers are rapidly closing the technology gap with international giants, driven by the growth of the new energy vehicle market [43][44]