With the TOP 100 Supplier Study 2025, Berylls by AlixPartners is
shedding light on the developments and challenges of the
world's 100 largest automotive suppliers for the fourteenth
time in a row this year. The positive news is that many companies
in the sector were able to maintain their margins compared to the
previous year. However, the industry's turnover fell
noticeably. The total turnover of the 100 largest automotive
suppliers worldwide fell from 1.135 trillion to 1.085 trillion
euros - a decline of 4.6 percent. This marks an abrupt end to the
three-year growth phase after coronavirus.
In 2023, growth in the industry was still fueled by increased
demand for new vehicles, particularly in North America and Europe.
In 2024, however, OEMs recorded a decline in sales: It fell from
1.77 trillion to 1.73 trillion euros. A lack of demand for e-cars
was largely responsible for this and had a negative impact on the
entire supply chain. As a result, battery manufacturers
