Auto Parts Stores in the US - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
New York, United States
Last Updated: November 2023
NAICS 44131Revenue
$81.7bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
439k
Businesses
44,004
Wages
$XX.Xbn
Auto Parts Stores in the US industry analysis
Auto parts stores have endured ups and downs in recent years, similar to the rest of the auto sector. The outbreak of COVID-19 brought the economy to a screeching halt. Stay-at-home orders prevented consumers from going into auto parts stores to make purchases and pushed transportation to the back of people's priority lists. The rapid recovery of the US economy boosted auto parts stores, as pent-up demand caused a surge in industry revenue. With the end of pandemic-related restrictions, Americans were now driving at high volumes again, raising the need for vehicle maintenance. Altogether, industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.2% to $81.7 billion, including an anticipated increase of 0.8% in 2023 alone.
Trends and Insights
- The end of pandemic-related restrictions puts consumers back on the road. Increased wear on vehicles raises demand for auto parts stores.
- Critical parts make up the foundation of this industry. Reliable demand and high prices ensure a steady baseline income for auto parts stores.
- Regions without extensive rail infrastructure demand the most from auto parts stores. Sprawling cities with lots of commuters wear down vehicles.
- Lack of product line variation keeps competition strong. Providing the best service in the best location is paramount to success in this industry.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $81.7bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
Pandemic-related disruptions push vehicles to the backburner
- As the pandemic spread worldwide, stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates were implemented to mitigate the damage. This prevented consumers from going out to stores, causing steep declines in the auto parts industry.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Rising consumer confidence will nudge consumers to new vehicles
- Consumer confidence will continue to grow as pandemic-related restrictions, high inflation and repeated interest rate hikes levied by the Federal Reserve fade further away in the rearview mirror, creating more demand for auto parts stores.
Biggest companies in the Auto Parts Stores in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
O'reilly Automotive, Inc. | 15,722.2 | 3,167.9 | 20.1 | |
Autozone Inc. | 15,259.2 | 3,036.6 | 19.9 | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | 11,285.0 | 806.8 | 7.1 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Critical parts (new), Critical parts (used) and Maintenance parts. Critical parts (new) is the largest segment of the Auto Parts Stores in the US.
Trends and Insights
Sales of critical parts steady the industry
- Critical parts include anything vital for a vehicle to run, for example, engine pumps and belts, batteries, carburetors and radiators. Critical parts can either be new or used, with the new options being vastly more popular than their more affordable counterparts.
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Competitors
- E-Commerce & Online Auctions in the US
- Mail Order in the US
Complementors
- Tire Dealers in the US
- Auto Mechanics in the US
International industries
- Auto Parts Stores in Canada
- Motor Vehicle Parts Retailing in Australia
- Motor Vehicle Parts Retailing in New Zealand
- Motor Vehicle Parts Retailers in the UK
- Motor Vehicle Parts Retailers in Ireland
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry comprises operators that sell new and used automotive parts and accessories, as well as repair automobiles and install automotive accessories.
What's included in this industry?
Critical parts (new)Critical parts (used)Maintenance partsPerformance partsVehicle accessoriesCompanies
O'reilly Automotive, Inc.Autozone Inc.Advance Auto Parts, Inc.Purchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
DO-IT-FOR-ME (DIFM)DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY)AFTERMARKETIndustry Code
NAICS 44131 - Auto Parts Stores in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The end of pandemic-related restrictions puts consumers back on the road. Increased wear on vehicles raises demand for auto parts stores.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Critical parts make up the foundation of this industry. Reliable demand and high prices ensure a steady baseline income for auto parts stores.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Regions without extensive rail infrastructure demand the most from auto parts stores. Sprawling cities with lots of commuters wear down vehicles.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Lack of product line variation keeps competition strong. Providing the best service in the best location is paramount to success in this industry.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Leading auto parts stores expand their reach. New distribution centers and acquisitions solidify their power.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of O'reilly Automotive, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Autozone Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Advance Auto Parts, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for O'reilly Automotive, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Autozone Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Advance Auto Parts, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
New car sales take away customers. As new car sales climb, the need for replacement parts diminishes.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit takes a dip as auto parts stores spend. Putting as many resources as possible toward expansion while demand is high secures greater returns down the road.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2016-2021)
- Industry Tax Structure (2016-2021)
- Income Statement (2016-2021)
- Balance Sheet (2016-2021)
- Liquidity Ratios (2016-2021)
- Coverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Leverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Operating Ratios (2016-2021)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
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Key data sources in the US include:
- US Census Bureau
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- US International Trade Commission
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- Industry federations or regulators
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry in United States is $81.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry in 2023?
There are 44,004 businesses in the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 2.2 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Auto Parts Stores in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Auto Parts Stores market in United States are O'reilly Automotive, Inc., Autozone Inc. and Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
What does the Auto Parts Stores in the US in United States include?
Critical parts (new) and Critical parts (used) are part of the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Auto Parts Stores in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is O'reilly Automotive, Inc..
How competitive is the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Auto Parts Stores in the US industry in United States.
