Automotive Lead Acid Batteries: Global Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Automotive Seats: The Most Important Component in Vehicle Interiors
Table 1: As an Important Component of Vehicle Interiors, Seats to Witness Strong Growth in the US$176 Billion Automobile Interiors Market: Global Automobile Interiors Market (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2018, 2022 and 2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Robust Penetration of Sophisticated Seating Solutions in Mass Market Vehicles: A Key Growth Driver
Table 2: Consumer Preference for Smaller Cars Low on Price and High on Luxury and Comfort Features to Drive Increased Penetration of Advanced Seating Solutions in Mass Market Cars: Global Breakdown of Light Vehicle Sales (In 000 Units) by Category for the Years 2016, 2019 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Automotive Electronification Revolutionizes the Seemingly Unremarkable Car Seat
Table 3: Growing Penetration Of Electronics In An Average Automobile To Benefit Adoption Of Electronically Controlled Seats: % Breakdown of the Total Cost of Electronics in an Automobile for the Years 1970, 1980, 2000, 2017, 2020 and 2030 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Stringent Safety Regulations Spur Focus on Developing Safe and Reliable Automotive Seats
Table 4: The Growing Commercial Value Of Safety Technologies Encourages Seating Integrated Safety Innovations: Global Passenger Car Safety Systems Market (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2016, 2018 and 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Lightweight Automotive Seating Structures Grow in Prominence
Table 5: Massive Engineering Interest In Lightweighting As Measured By The Robust Demand for Automotive Lightweight Materials, Catalyzes Engineering Focus on Lighter Seats: Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Market (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2017, 2020 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: A Comparison Of Weight Of Steel Seat Structure & Composite Seat Structure (In Kg) By Component (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Progressive Advancements in Autonomous Cars Step Up the Focus On Smart Seats
Table 7: As Connected Seats Become Vital to the Success of Autonomous Cars, R&D Spending on Seating Innovations is Forecast to Grow Strong: Value of Funding Secured (In US$ Million) by Top Ten Autonomous Car Startups in the Year 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Expanding Vehicle Fleet & Availability of Technologically Savvy Seats at Affordable Prices Drive Growth in the Aftermarket
Table 8: Rising Passenger Car Density Expands the Addressable Market for Replacement Seats in the Aftermarket: Global Passenger Car Population by Type (in Million Units) for the years 2017 and 2035 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Slowing Passenger Car Sales as the New Normal & Huge Technological Challenges Faced by the Auto Value Chain Steps Up the Operating Pressure for Tier 1 Auto Component Suppliers
Table 9: With the Auto Industry Moving Past the Recovery Boom Period, Tier 1 Suppliers Face the Competitive Challenge to Enhance Operational Efficiencies to Sustain Profitability: Global Sales of Passenger Cars (In 000 Units) for the Years 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Vehicle Production Gains in China to Drive Growth in the Asian Market
Table 10: With Over 23 Million Automobiles Rolling off the Assembly Line, Robust Production in China Offers a Fertile Environment for the Growth of Seating Systems in the OEM Market: Global Top Automotive Manufacturing Countries (Production in 000 Units) for the Years 2015, 2016 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Automotive Seat Manufacturing Shifts to Asia
Table 11: A Review of Leading Exporters of Auto Parts & Components Worldwide for the Year 2017, Ranked by Each Country’s Share in Total Global Exports (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Continuous Innovation to Benefit Growth in the Market
Comfort, Compact Form Factor, Safety, Digital Convenience & Aesthetics: The Primary Criterions for Innovation
Table 12: Growing Automotive R&D Spending in the Wake of the Industry’s Migration Towards Smart Cars Bodes Well for Healthy Innovation in Seating Systems: Global Spending on Automotive Research and Development (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2012, 2015, 2018, & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Expanding Middle Class Population in Developing Countries to Boost Demand for Intelligent Seating Solutions and High-End Premium Seat Trim
Table 13: As the Key Demographic Driver of Consumerism, Growing Middle Class Population to Drive Demand for Intelligent Seating Solutions in Automobiles: Global Middle Class Population (In Million) by Geographic Region for the Years 2017, 2022 & 2030 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: Breakdown of World Middle Class Spending (In US$ Trillion) by Region for the Years 2017 & 2030 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Market Share Finding
Table 15: Global Market for Automotive Seating Systems: % Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players for the Year 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: Global Market for Automotive Seats: % Breakdown of Revenues by End-Use Sector
Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (M&HCVs) for the Year 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Market Outlook

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Mechanisms for Seat Adjustment
Length Adjusters
Height Adjusters and Tilt Adjusters
Recliners
Crash Active Headrests
Types of Add-On Seats and Safety Features
Anti-submarine Seat
Bucket and Bench Seats
Power Seats
Seats for Disabled Passengers
Child Safety Seats
Regulations Influencing Child Safety Seats Globally
Types of Child Safety Seats
Infant Seats
Convertible Seats
Combination Seats
Booster Seats
Classification of Child Safety Seats
Group 0
Group 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
The Evolution of Automotive Seat Manufacturing Industry from In-House Production Model to Outsourced Manufacturing

3. PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Recaro Automotive Seating Introduces Speed V for American Sports Car
Recaro Automotive Seating Unveils Modular Recaro Performance Seat Platform (RPSP) and SUV Performance Seat
Recaro Automotive Seating Launches the Limited- Edition Recaro Expert Houndstooth
Recaro Automotive Seating Introduces Sportster GT
Recaro Automotive Seating Introduces Speed V for C5, C6 and C7 Corvettes
Recaro Automotive Seating Expands Portfolio of Performance Seating for SUVs

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Faurecia Forms Joint Venture with BYD
Adient Acquires Futuris Group
Adient and Autoliv Collaborates to Address Vehicle Seating Challenges for Future Cars
Faurecia Forms Joint Venture with Liuzhou Wuling Industry for Automotive Seating Products
Magna Expands the Seat Trim Facility in Serbia
Lear Corporation Acquires Grupo Antolin's Automotive Seating Business
Magna Enters into a Joint Venture Agreement with HAPM to Expand the Seating Expertise
Magna Collaborates with BMW Group and Secures the Seating Business
Johnson Controls Announces Spin-off of its Automotive Seating Business Adient
Adient Forms a Joint Venture with Shenyang Jinbei Automotive to Produce Seats
Brose Expands its Seat Manufacturing Facility in Querétaro and Mexico
APM Signs a JV Agreement with Tachi-S (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
Adient (USA)
BRIDE Co., Ltd (Japan)
Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Camaco LLC, (USA)
C.I.E.B. Kahovec, spol. s r.o.( Czech Republic)
Daewon Kang up Co., Ltd (South Korea)
Faurecia SA. (France)
GENTHERM (USA)
GRAMMER AG (Germany)
Guelph Manufacturing Group (Canada)
Hyundai DYMOS (South Korea)
Lear Corporation (USA)
Magna International, Inc. (Canada)
NHK SPRING Co. Ltd (Japan)
Phoenix Seating Limited (UK)
Proma (Italy)
Sitech Sitztechnik GMBH (Germany)
Tachi -S (Japan)
Toyota Boshoku Corporation (Japan)
TS TECH Co., Ltd. (Japan)

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of the World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: World Historic Review for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of the World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: World 14-Year Perspective for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of the World Markets for the Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES
A.Market Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
Table 20: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: US Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
Table 22: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: Canadian Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
Table 24: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: Japanese Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B.Market Analytics
Table 26: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region/Country
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: European Historic Review for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region/ Country
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: European 14-Year Perspective for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region/Country
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for the Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4a. FRANCE
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Faurecia Sa.
A Key French Player
B.Market Analytics
Table 29: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: French Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4b. GERMANY
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
Table 31: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: German Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4c. ITALY
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Proma
A Key Italian Player
B.Market Analytics
Table 33: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34: Italian Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Phoenix Seating Limited
A Key Uk Player
B.Market Analytics
Table 35: The UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: The UK Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4e. SPAIN
Market Analysis
Table 37: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: Spanish Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4f. RUSSIA
Market Analysis
Table 39: Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: Russian Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4g. REST OF EUROPE
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
C.I.E.B. Kahovec, spol. s r.o.
A Key Czech Player
B.Market Analytics
Table 41: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC
Market Analysis
Table 43: Asia Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region/Country
Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region/Country
Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region/Country
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for the Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5a. AUSTRALIA
Market Analysis
Table 46: Australian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 47: Australian Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5b. CHINA
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Presence of Huge Automotive Manufacturing Industry Makes China a Lucrative Market for Automotive Seats
Strategic Corporate Developments
B.Market Analytics
Table 48: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49: Chinese Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5c. INDIA
Market Analysis
Table 50: Indian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51: Indian Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5d. INDONESIA
Market Analysis
Table 52: Indonesian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53: Indonesian Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5e. MALAYSIA
Market Analysis
Table 54: Malaysian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Malaysian Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5f. SOUTH KOREA
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
Table 56: South Korean Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 57: South Korean Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5g. TAIWAN
Market Analysis
Table 58: Taiwanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59: Taiwanese Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5h. THAILAND
Market Analysis
Table 60: Thailand Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 61: Thailand Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5i. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B.Market Analytics
Table 62: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 63: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis
Table 64: Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region/Country
Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 65: Latin American Historic Review for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region/Country
Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 66: Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Automotive Seats by Geographic Region/Country
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets for the Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6a. ARGENTINA
Market Analysis
Table 67: Argentinean Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 68: Argentinean Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6b. BRAZIL
Market Analysis
Table 69: Brazilian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 70: Brazilian Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6c. MEXICO
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B.Market Analytics
Table 71: Mexican Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 72: Mexican Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6d. REST OF LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis
Table 73: Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 74: Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD
Market Analysis
Table 75: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 76: Rest of World Historic Review for Automotive Seats Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 35 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 37)

• The United States (5)
• Canada (2) Japan (6)
• Europe (16)
  • France (2)
  • Germany (6)
  • The United Kingdom (2)
  • Italy (1)
  • Rest of Europe (5)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (8)