Pedestrian Protection Airbag Market Report 2025

The pedestrian protection airbag market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.77 billion in 2024 to $1.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the historic period was driven by the rise in vehicular traffic, an increase in road accidents, growth in vehicle production, the expansion of automotive safety regulations, and a rise in consumer awareness about safety.

The pedestrian protection airbag market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.91 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising adoption of smart vehicles, an increasing urban population, the expansion of pedestrian facilities, growing concerns over pedestrian safety, and stricter government safety mandates. Major trends expected during this period include technological advancements in airbag systems, the integration of artificial intelligence in vehicle safety, the development of smarter airbags with sensors, advancements in sensor technology for collision detection, and the emergence of 3D-printed airbags.

The increase in vehicular traffic is expected to drive the growth of the pedestrian protection airbag market. Vehicular traffic refers to the movement of various vehicles, such as cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and other forms of transportation on roads. The rise in traffic is largely due to population growth, urbanization, and higher disposable incomes, which lead to increased vehicle ownership and usage. Pedestrian protection airbags play a critical role in improving traffic safety by reducing the severity of injuries when a pedestrian is involved in a collision with a vehicle. For example, in May 2024, the Department of Transport, a UK-based government department, reported that car traffic on motorways in Great Britain increased by 3.3% in 2023, totaling 48.5 billion vehicle miles. Additionally, van traffic rose by 1.6%, reaching 13 billion vehicle miles. Consequently, the rise in vehicular traffic is significantly contributing to the growth of the pedestrian protection airbag market.

Leading companies in the pedestrian protection airbag market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as airbags made from recycled polyester, to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact while ensuring safety performance. Recycled polyester airbags are made entirely from recycled materials, which helps significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions without compromising safety standards. For instance, in June 2024, Autoliv Inc., a Sweden-based motor vehicle parts manufacturer, introduced airbag cushions made from 100% recycled polyester, reducing the greenhouse gas footprint of airbags. This innovation, developed in collaboration with supply chain partners, decreases the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint by about 50% at the polymer level while maintaining the same safety performance as traditional polyester airbags. The use of recycled polyester not only reduces GHG emissions during manufacturing but also supports the circular economy by reusing materials that would otherwise go to waste.

In February 2022, Autoliv Inc. partnered with Nuro Inc., a U.S.-based robotics company specializing in autonomous delivery vehicles, to enhance safety for vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. The partnership aims to integrate an innovative exterior airbag into Nuro's third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle, helping to protect pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.

Major players in the pedestrian protection airbag market are Toyota Motor Corporation, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, BMW AG, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbH, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Daimler AG, Denso Corporation, Continental AG, Hyundai Mobis, Volvo Car Corporation, Magna International Inc., TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation, Joyson Safety Systems, Autoliv Inc., Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd., Daicel Corporation, Kolon Industries Inc., Ashimori Co.

North America was the largest region in the pedestrian protection airbag market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in pedestrian protection airbags report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the pedestrian protection airbags market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Pedestrian protection airbags are safety devices designed to deploy upon collision with a pedestrian, reducing impact and minimizing injuries. These airbags are typically positioned at the front of the vehicle, such as in the bumper or near the windshield, and are activated upon detecting a pedestrian impact. By inflating rapidly, pedestrian protection airbags create a cushioning effect between the vehicle and the pedestrian, helping to protect vulnerable areas such as the head and torso from severe injury during a collision.

The primary airbag types in pedestrian protection airbags include front pedestrian airbags, lateral pedestrian airbags, and pop-up pedestrian airbags. A front pedestrian airbag deploys from a vehicle’s front bumper or grille, cushioning and reducing impact injuries during a collision. These airbags utilize various deployment mechanisms, including sensor-based, camera-based, and radar-based systems. They are used in both passenger and commercial vehicles and are distributed through multiple sales channels, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.

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The pedestrian protection airbags market consists of sales of inflatable cushions, sensors, hood-raising mechanisms, windscreen airbags, and inflator modules. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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