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2025 SEMA Market Report
The SEMA Market Report provides an overview on the state of the U.S. specialty-equipment
market. The
2025 report includes data on how much consumers spent and where they shopped for
specialty-automotive
parts and accessories in 2024. This report also touches upon the latest economic jolts
and automotive
forecasts.
SEMA Future Trends - 2025
The 2025 SEMA Future Trends Report recaps the issues and outcomes that affected the
industry in 2024
and looks at how these areas are likely to affect the market in 2025 and beyond. With
insights on the
economy, EVs and alternative powertrains, and the demographics shifts in who is driving
and buying cars,
this report outlines our forecast for the industry and highlights factors that will
affect consumer
spending and your business results.
SEMA Vehicle Lifecycles Report
The SEMA Vehicle Lifecycles Report provides a deep dive into vehicles of varying model
year segments,
from classics to modern cars. This report looks into automotive fleet trends, vehicle
affordability
shifts, and specialty-aftermarket product spend in 2023 between vehicles in different
lifestages.
2024 SEMA Market Report - June 2024
The SEMA Market Report provides an overview of the state of the U.S. specialty-equipment
market. The
2024 report includes data on specialty-equipment consumer spend, where they shopped for
specialty-automotive parts and accessories in 2023, and what the total market size may
grow to in the
coming years. The report also examines changes within the automotive landscape as well
as economic
factors that are impacting the market.
SEMA Spring Industry Report - May 2024
The Spring 2024 report gives a view into the current state of the specialty-equipment
industry. This
report dives into business sales shifts, hiring trends, and future expectations for
specialty-aftermarket products.
SEMA Future Trends Report - February 2024
The 2024 SEMA Future Trends Report recaps the issues and outcomes that affected the
industry in 2023
and looks at how these areas are likely to affect the market in 2024 and beyond. Even as
the US economy
has displayed mixed signals over the past several years, the specialty-equipment market
has continued
its decade long growth push. This report outlines our forecast for continued growth of
the industry and
highlights factors that will affect consumer spending and your business results.
2023 SEMA Market Report
The SEMA Market Report provides an overview of the size and scope of the U.S.
specialty-equipment
market. The 2023 report includes data on how much consumers spent and where they shopped
for
specialty-automotive parts and accessories in 2022. The report also looks at automotive
trends and
economic factors that influence the market. If you want to understand the specialty
market this is the
place to start!
SEMA Future Trends - January 2023
In this report, the SEMA Market Research team presents its outlook for 2023 and beyond
for the overall
economy, the global supply chain, and the specialty-equipment industry. This report also
includes a deep
dive on vehicle sales and trends, including the latest projections for EVs, as well as
key opportunities
for the industry moving forward.
SEMA State of the Industry – Fall 2022
In the Fall 2022 edition of this report, SEMA Market Research explores the current state
of the
specialty-equipment industry—how businesses are doing, key industry trends and metrics,
challenges and
opportunities, and outlook for 2023 and beyond.
2022 SEMA Pickup Accessorization Report
This report takes a comprehensive look at the specialty-equipment market for late-model
(2010 and
newer) pickups. Inside you'll learn about relevant trends in vehicle sales, what parts
pickup
accessorizers buy, how they shop, what they want from their truck, and how your business
can connect
with them.
2022 SEMA Market Report
The SEMA Market Report provides an overview on the state of the U.S. specialty-equipment
market. The
2022 report includes data collected from consumers and other on how much was spent, and
where, on
specialty-automotive parts and accessories in 2021. It also examines how consumers and
businesses
navigated both recovering from 2020, and the supply-chain disruptions that emerged as
2021 went on.
SEMA State of the Industry – Spring 2022
This report explores the current state of the specialty-equipment industry—how businesses
are doing
compared to before the pandemic, a look at both consumers and the ongoing supply-chain
disruption,
current trends and sales performance, and outlook for 2022 and beyond.
SEMA CUV Market Snapshot
In this report, SEMA Market Research provides insight into the crossover utility vehicle
(CUV) market,
both overall and specifically with regard to the emerging opportunity they represent for
the
specialty-equipment market. Download the report to learn more about these vehicles, how
they fit into
our industry, and trends to watch.
SEMA Future Trends - January 2022
In this report, SEMA Market Research provides its outlook for 2022 and beyond for the
overall economy,
the global supply chain, and the specialty-equipment industry. This report also includes
a deep dive
into changing consumer demographics and its potential implications for the aftermarket
in the future.
SEMA 2021 Retail Trends Report
In this report, SEMA Market Research explores the state of retail in the U.S., both
overall and
specifically for the specialty-automotive aftermarket. It includes a look at how our
industry fits into
the broader retail landscape, trends affecting retail consumers and businesses, and what
sellers of
specialty-automotive products may want to keep an eye on in the future.
SEMA Emerging Trends: Electrification, Alternative Power and Advanced Technology
In this report, SEMA Market Research explores the current landscape of alternative power
and
electrification in the United States, providing a realistic outlook for electric
vehicles in the future
as well as implications for the specialty-equipment industry. This report also examines
other advanced
technologies that are being developed for new vehicles today.
2021 SEMA Market Report
The SEMA Market Report provides an overview on the state of the U.S. specialty-equipment
market. The
2021 report includes data collected from consumers and other on how much was spent, and
where, on
specialty-automotive parts and accessories in 2020. It also examines how consumers and
businesses
adapted to the extraordinary events of 2020, along with how easing restrictions and
continued economic
recovery may affect the industry over the next couple of years.
SEMA Light Truck Market Snapshot
The light truck market is diverse and growing, accounting for the majority of both new
vehicles sold
and dollars spent on specialty-equipment aftermarket parts in the U.S. This report looks
at how the
market for light trucks - pickups, SUVs, CUVs, and vans - is changing, what trends are
driving these
changes, and where businesses can find opportunities to take advantage of them.
2021 SEMA Vehicle Landscape Report
Aftermarket products can be used on just about any vehicle. However, with over 281
million currently on
the road, knowing where the greatest opportunities are can be challenging. This report
looks at how the
vehicle landscape is shifting, where the greatest opportunities are for our industry,
and what trends
are on the horizon that may impact your business.
Classic Vehicle Report - Classic Cars, Modern Markets
In this report, SEMA Market Research explores the specialty aftermarket for classic
vehicles. Inside
you will find information on how owners relate to their classic vehicle, how they go
about achieving
their vision, and how businesses can connect with them.
SEMA Retail Landscape Report: The Business of Selling to Consumers
The SEMA Retail Landscape Report offers specialty-automotive businesses insight into the
evolving
dynamics playing out in parts retail. Designed to help retailers and businesses who work
with them
understand some of the major strategic challenges and opportunities retailers in our
industry face, this
report provides an overview of the business landscape as it currently stands and what
may be shaping its
future.
The report includes:
- The current specialty-automotive retail landscape
- How the industry is changing
- Key challenges and opportunities retailers face
- How retailers can adapt to these changes
SEMA Accessory Opportunity Report: Top Cars and Trucks
The SEMA Accessory Opportunity Report provides data-driven insights into the
opportunities available to
the automotive aftermarket. Designed to help businesses understand which cars and trucks
consumers are
choosing to personalize, this report provides an overview of the top vehicles for
accessorization and
outlines emerging segments within the $44.6 billion industry.
The report includes:
- The state of the overall U.S. light vehicle market
- Top cars and trucks for accessorization
- Vehicles-In-Operation (VIO) data
- Projected future sales
Modern Muscle Car Accessorizer Report
The Modern Muscle Car Accessorizer Report provides an overview of the specialty-equipment
market for
muscle cars. The report includes data collected on how consumers modify their late model
muscle cars:
what parts they buy, how they shop, and how specialty-equipment business can connect
with them to help
sell their products.
SEMA Young Accessorizers Report
Young people are an important part of our industry. The SEMA Young Accessorizers Report
provides an
overview of young accessorizers age 16-24. This report includes data collected on who
they are, what and
where they modify, how they shop, how cars fit into their social life, and how to reach
them.
SEMA Jeep Wrangler Report
The SEMA Jeep Wrangler Report provides an overview of the
specialty-equipment market
for TJ and JK Wranglers. The report includes data collected on how consumers modify
their Jeeps: what
parts they buy, how they shop, and how specialty-equipment business can connect with
them to help sell
their products.
SEMA Powersports: UTV Accessorization Report
Did you know that 82% of UTV owners purchase accessories? Did you know the average
Accessorizer spends
about $1,700 outfitting their UTV? Do you know what the hottest UTV accessories are?
SEMA Consumer Segmentation Report
The SEMA Consumer Segmentation Report establishes a baseline of consumer groups, which we
will use to
structure ongoing research efforts.