Automotive Airbag Fabric Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecast, 2020-2030

Polyamide is the fastest growing segment, North America is the largest market globally

The Global Automotive Airbag Fabric Market will grow from USD 2.63 Billion in 2024 to USD 3.56 Billion by 2030 at a 5.20% CAGR. The global automotive airbag fabric market encompasses specialized, high-performance textile materials engineered for the precise containment and controlled deployment of airbags within vehicles, forming an indispensable component of occupant safety systems. This market's expansion is fundamentally driven by increasingly stringent global vehicle safety regulations and heightened consumer awareness regarding vehicle safety features.

Key Market Drivers

The global automotive airbag fabric market is significantly driven by stringent global vehicle safety regulations. Regulatory bodies worldwide continuously implement and update safety standards, compelling vehicle manufacturers to integrate more robust and technologically advanced airbag systems. These evolving requirements often necessitate enhanced material performance, such as superior tensile strength and controlled permeability, to ensure reliable deployment and occupant protection across diverse crash scenarios. For instance, according to Transportation Law: Moving Forward, in January 2025, NHTSA updated requirements for the Hybrid III 5th percentile adult female crash test dummy used in frontal compliance crash and airbag static deployment tests required to certify compliance with FMVSS No. 208, with the new rule effective February 18, 2025.

Key Market Challenges

A substantial challenge for market participants in the global automotive airbag fabric market involves navigating the complex balance between developing advanced fabric materials that meet evolving safety standards, addressing sustainability requirements, and maintaining cost-effectiveness within the competitive automotive industry. This intricate equilibrium directly impedes market expansion as manufacturers face increased research and development expenses in creating high-performance fabrics that offer superior containment and controlled deployment while also incorporating sustainable attributes.

Key Market Trends

Sustainable and eco-friendly material development is a key trend driving innovation in the automotive airbag fabric market. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on reducing the environmental footprint of airbag components through the adoption of recycled and bio-based materials. This trend is influenced by growing consumer demand for greener vehicles and evolving regulatory landscapes aimed at promoting circularity in the automotive sector.

Key Market Players Profiled:

• Global Safety Textiles GmbH
• HMT(Xiamen)New Technical Materials Co.,Ltd
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Autoliv Inc.
• Takata Corporation
• NI Teijin Airbag Fabric (Nantong) Co., Ltd.
• Toray Industries, Inc
• Milliken & Company

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Automotive Airbag Fabric Market has been segmented into the following categories:

By Yarn Type:

• Polyamide
• Polyester

By Vehicle Type:

• Passenger Cars
• Commercial Vehicles

By Coating Type:

• Neoprene Coated
• Silicone Coated
• Uncoated

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Automotive Airbag Fabric Market.

Available Customizations:

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• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).

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