Sales of a report forecasting the global brake friction materials market through 2032 began on 21 October 2026, with the projected market size and CAGR published. The products covered include brake pads and discs, for use in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, railways and industrial mobility. Global Information,Inc. is the authorised distributor in Japan.
Global Information,Inc. began selling 360iResearch LLP’s global market forecast report, “Brake Friction Materials Market: Global Market Forecast, 2026–2032.” Applications began on 21 October 2026, and the company serves as 360iResearch’s authorised distributor in Japan.
According to the report, brake friction material products include friction materials such as brake pads, brake shoes, linings and discs, and remain essential for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, railway applications and industrial mobility systems. Market trends are shaped by target applications and vehicle categories, material formulations and regional regulatory environments.
The market is estimated at US$13.8 billion in the base year 2025, US$14.42 billion in the estimated year 2026 and US$18.99 billion in the forecast year 2032, representing an expected CAGR of 4.66%. This points to tighter technical requirements relating to the replacement of conventional materials, NVH, thermal stability, durability and emitted particles.
The research combines validated secondary research, reviews of technical standards, regulatory analysis and expert validation, with a multifaceted assessment by application, vehicle and region. High-performance ceramics, low-metal and non-asbestos materials, and improvements to testing protocols are expected to become increasingly important.