01 The global automotive coolant market reached a value of $7.53 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from $8.08 billion in 2026 to $14.22 billion in 2034, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.32% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2034. The Asia-Pacific region dominated the automotive coolant market with a market share of 41.2% in 2025.In recent years, thanks to increasing urbanization and rising disposable income, there has been enormous growth in vehicle production in both emerging and developed countries worldwide, thus driving the growth of the global automotive refrigerant market. Furthermore, advancements in automotive refrigerant technologies, such as the development of OAT and HOAT refrigerants, are expected to create opportunities for further expansion of the global market.Automotive coolant, also known as antifreeze, is an essential fluid in internal combustion engines for regulating temperature and preventing overheating. It circulates through the engine and radiator, absorbing excess heat generated during combustion and dissipating it through the radiator. Coolant is typically a mixture of water and either ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, which lowers the freezing point and raises the boiling point to ensure optimal engine performance in various weather conditions. It also contains additives that prevent corrosion, lubricate the water pump, and reduce foaming. Proper maintenance and regular coolant replacement are critical for engine longevity and efficiency, making it an essential component of vehicle maintenance.
2025 2025: Automotive fluid manufacturers continued to focus on developing cooling technologies specifically for electric vehicles, including low-conductivity fluids and battery thermal management, as these vehicles introduced new cooling requirements for batteries, power electronics, and high-voltage components. The launch of BASF's GLYSANTIN® ELECTRIFIED® was one of the most significant product launches confirmed in this area.
Septiembre de 2025:BASF lanzó GLYSANTIN® ELECTRIFIED®, refrigerantes de baja conductividad eléctrica (LECC) diseñados específicamente para vehículos eléctricos (VE). Esta nueva gama de refrigerantes se desarrolló para mejorar la seguridad de los sistemas de baterías, reduciendo los riesgos de descomposición del fluido y generación de hidrógeno en los sistemas de refrigeración de alto voltaje de los vehículos. Los productos se fabricaron en la planta de BASF en Pudong, Shanghái, China, y cumplen con la norma china GB 29743.2-2025 para refrigerantes.
Febrero de 2026:FORVIA HELLA amplió su catálogo de gestión térmica para el mercado de repuestos con la incorporación de aproximadamente 1500 nuevos artículos, elevando su oferta total a alrededor de 2400 productos. Esta ampliación incluyó componentes relacionados con los sistemas de refrigeración de vehículos, como depósitos de expansión de refrigerante y otras piezas de gestión térmica para turismos, vehículos comerciales ligeros y vehículos comerciales.
Agosto de 2025:Valvoline Cummins Private Limited anunció una colaboración estratégica con Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. para suministrar fluidos para automóviles a través de la red de concesionarios y el mercado de repuestos de Mahindra. La colaboración abarca fluidos para automóviles, incluidos productos para el mantenimiento de vehículos.