Pedestrian Protection Airbag Market Report 2026

The pedestrian protection airbag market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.94 billion in 2025 to $2.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in pedestrian road accidents, early adoption of passive safety systems, growth of urban traffic density, evolution of vehicle safety regulations, advancements in airbag deployment mechanisms.

The pedestrian protection airbag market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.1 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter pedestrian safety norms, rising adoption of adas systems, growth of electric and autonomous vehicles, increased investment in vehicle safety innovation, expansion of smart city mobility programs. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of advanced pedestrian detection systems, rising adoption of external vehicle safety features, expansion of pop up hood airbag technologies, growing focus on urban pedestrian safety, increasing integration with adas platforms.

The increase in vehicular traffic is expected to drive the growth of the pedestrian protection airbag market in the coming years. Vehicular traffic refers to the movement of vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and other transport modes on roads and streets. The rise in vehicular traffic is driven by factors including population growth, rapid urbanization, and higher disposable incomes, which together contribute to increased vehicle ownership and usage. Pedestrian protection airbags enhance road safety by minimizing the severity of injuries when a vehicle collides with a pedestrian. For example, in May 2024, according to the Department of Transport, a UK-based government department, car traffic on motorways in Great Britain increased by 3.3% in 2023, reaching 48.5 billion vehicle miles, while van traffic rose by 1.6% to 13 billion vehicle miles. Therefore, the growing volume of vehicular traffic is contributing to the expansion of the pedestrian protection airbag market.

Major companies operating in the pedestrian protection airbag market are emphasizing the development of innovative products, including airbags manufactured from recycled polyester, to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impact without compromising safety performance. Recycled polyester airbags are produced entirely from recycled materials, helping to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining required safety standards. For instance, in June 2024, Autoliv Inc., a Sweden-based automotive safety systems manufacturer, introduced airbag cushions made from 100% recycled polyester, reducing the greenhouse gas footprint of airbags. Developed in collaboration with supply chain partners, this innovation lowers greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 50% at the polymer level while delivering the same safety performance as conventional polyester airbags. The adoption of recycled polyester supports emission reduction during manufacturing and promotes a circular economy by reusing materials that would otherwise be discarded.

In October 2025, Autoliv, a Sweden-based supplier of automotive safety systems such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels, and advanced driver-assistance technologies, entered into a strategic partnership with the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC). Through this collaboration, both organizations aim to advance joint research, testing, and development initiatives that enhance automotive safety standards and accelerate innovation in next-generation vehicle safety solutions. CATARC is a China-based organization providing automotive testing, certification, technical research, and industry standardization services that support the wider mobility and transportation sector.

Major companies operating in the pedestrian protection airbag market report include 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 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pedestrian protection airbag market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pedestrian protection airbag market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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