Automotive makers recognize comfort as a significant trade point, as it plays a substantial role for buyers. Luxurious, comfortable, and safe automotive seating systems are gaining preference among consumers, which, in turn, is prompting OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to seek automotive seats that could satisfy consumer expectations. According to this report, the Global Automotive Seat Market is expected to be a US$ 87.46 Billion by 2027.
Material Used & Types of Seat
Based on material, the global automotive seat market includes Fabric, Synthetic Leather, and Genuine Leather. The fabric segment holds the largest market share due to almost invariably tri-laminate polyester. The automotive seat type has been classified into the bucket seat, bench seat, and others. The bucket seat is separate with an armrest and contoured platform to seat a single person. Bucket seats are widely utilized as a driver and co-driver seats in passenger and commercial vehicles.
The popularity of Automotive Seats in Vehicles Globally
Worldwide, SUV popularity has increased significantly. Traditionally, the SUV style has been most successful in North America. The United States has the highest demand for SUVs seats. Vehicles seats in Europe and the Asia Pacific have also begun to pick up steam in recent years. Four out of 10 passenger vehicles sold in the Asia Pacific were SUVs, compared to about one third in Europe. Small and crossover automotive seat segment sales and compact SUV seats like the Dacia Duster have grown the most. The improvements in safety, weight, and fuel economy are significant factors in its appeal to a broader audience. The Global Automotive Seat Industry will grow with a CAGR of 7.24% from 2020 to 2027.
Regional Analysis of Automotive Seats Industry
Globally, the North American automotive seat market is dominated by the premium car market (2M units per annum), and pickup trucks are one of the largest in the world. Europe and the Asia Pacific regions are expected to lead the market for Automotive Seats during the forecast period. The market growth in Europe and Asian countries associated with the growing need for affordable vehicles due to changes in customer behaviour amid pandemics. Customers’ preference for luxury cars has led to a rapid rise in the premium automotive seat market in Europe. As per our analysis, the Global Automotive Seat Market Size was valued at US$ 53.62 Billion in 2020.
COVID-19 Impact on Automotive Seats Business
Coronavirus outbreak is one of the biggest shocks for the automotive business worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic hindered the growth of the automotive seat market as there were constant lockdowns and travel constraints across the world to contain the virus. Moreover, the supply chain of the market got hit while manufacturing units were closed and with social distancing rules to follow limited staff available to run production lines with all safety standards. Besides, this high cost of modular & advanced seats compared to traditional seats may hamper the growth of the automotive seat market.
The key companies such as Toyota Boshoku, Faurecia Magna International, Inc., Lear Corporation, Johnson Controls, and Grammer AG come together to research and develop innovative and novel automotive seating solutions. In 2020, Toyota Boshoku Developed Seats for Toyota’s New Model Yaris.
This latest report ”Global Automotive Seat Market by Material (Fabric, Synthetic Leather, Genuine Leather), Seat Type (Bucket, Bench, Others), Energy Source (Gasoline, Diesel, Electric, LPG), Vehicle Type (Small Cars, Pickups, Compact Cars, MPVs, Large Cars, Mid-Size Cars, HCVs, SUVs & Crossovers, Others), Technology (Powered Seats, Standard Seats, Ventilated Seats, Others), Region(North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East America, Middle East America), Company (Toyota Boshoku, Faurecia Magna International, Inc., Lear Corporation, Johnson Controls, and Grammer AG) provides a detailed analysis of Worldwide Automotive Seats Industry.
Material - Global Automotive Seat Market have been covered 3 viewpoints:
1. Fabric
2. Synthetic Leather
3. Genuine Leather
Seat Type - Global Automotive Seat Market have been covered by 3 viewpoints:
1. Bucket
2. Bench
3. Others
Energy Source - Global Automotive Seat Market have been covered by 4 viewpoints:
1. Gasoline
2. Diesel
3. Electric
4. LPG
Vehicle Type -Global Automotive Seat Market have been covered 9 viewpoints:
1. Small Cars
2. Pickups
3. Compact Cars
4. MPVs
5. Large Cars
6. Mid-Size Cars
7. HCVs
8. SUVs & Crossovers
9. Others
Technology -Global Automotive Seat Market have been covered 3 viewpoints:
1. Powered Seats
2. Standard Seats
3. Ventilated Seats
4. Others
Region -Global Automotive Seat Market have been covered 5 viewpoints:
1. North America
2. Europe
3. Asia Pacific
4. Middle East America
5. South America
All companies have been covered from 3 viewpoints
- Overview
- Recent Development
- Revenue
Company Analysis
1. Toyota Boshoku
2. Faurecia Magna International
3. Inc., Lear Corporation
4. Johnson Controls
5. Grammer AG.
Table of Contents
Companies Mentioned
- Toyota Boshoku
- Faurecia Magna International
- Inc., Lear Corporation
- Johnson Controls
- Grammer AG.
Methodology
In this report, for analyzing the future trends for the studied market during the forecast period, the publisher has incorporated rigorous statistical and econometric methods, further scrutinized by secondary, primary sources and by in-house experts, supported through their extensive data intelligence repository. The market is studied holistically from both demand and supply-side perspectives. This is carried out to analyze both end-user and producer behavior patterns, in the review period, which affects price, demand and consumption trends. As the study demands to analyze the long-term nature of the market, the identification of factors influencing the market is based on the fundamentality of the study market.
Through secondary and primary researches, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence, are identified and are transformed to quantitative data through data extraction, and further applied for inferential purposes. The publisher's in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. These analytical tools and models sanitize the data & statistics and enhance the accuracy of their recommendations and advice.
Primary Research
The primary purpose of this phase is to extract qualitative information regarding the market from the key industry leaders. The primary research efforts include reaching out to participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions. The publisher also established professional corporate relations with various companies that allow us greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions, fulfilling the following functions:
- Validates and improves the data quality and strengthens research proceeds
- Further develop the analyst team’s market understanding and expertise
- Supplies authentic information about market size, share, growth, and forecast
The researcher's primary research interview and discussion panels are typically composed of the most experienced industry members. These participants include, however, are not limited to:
- Chief executives and VPs of leading corporations specific to the industry
- Product and sales managers or country heads; channel partners and top level distributors; banking, investment, and valuation experts
- Key opinion leaders (KOLs)
Secondary Research
The publisher refers to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically includes, however, is not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Patent and regulatory databases for understanding of technical & legal developments
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic new articles, webcasts, and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecasts
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 185 |
| Published | July 2021 |
| Forecast Period | 2020 - 2027 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 53.62 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 87.46 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 5 |
