The global automotive airbag inflator market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% in the forecast period of 2025-2034.
Moreover, the disadvantages of using pyrotechnic inflators, such as containing hazardous chemicals like sodium azide, and difficulty in handling, are contributing to the growing demand for hybrid airbag inflators. Further, the efforts taken by market players in introducing superior quality hybrid airbag inflators as a feature in automobiles are expected to aid the market for automotive airbag inflators in the forecast period.
Moreover, the stringent government regulations that require automobile manufacturers to ensure the fitting of airbags in all vehicles to reduce fatalities are playing a critical role in the market development of automotive airbag inflators. For instance, the Government of India made dual airbags mandatory from April 1, 2021 for all new passenger cars in order to make the vehicles safer. Further, the developments in airbag technologies are anticipated to augment the market for automotive airbag inflators in the forecast period.
Robust Growth of the Hybrid Segment to Propel the Market Growth of Automotive Airbag Inflator
Based on the inflator type, the hybrid segment is driving the market growth of automotive airbag inflators owing to its numerous advantages over conventional pyrotechnic airbag inflators. The superior characteristics of hybrid airbag inflators include higher performance tailoring capacity, lower exhaust gas temperature, reduced airborne particulates or gaseous effluents, reliable airbag deployment over temperature variation, higher thermodynamic efficiency, and the higher bag fill capacity is invigorating the market expansion of automotive airbag inflator. In addition, the rising inclination of customers toward hybrid airbag inflators as it uses environmentally friendly compressed gas to offer optimal passenger protection is catalysing the market development.Moreover, the disadvantages of using pyrotechnic inflators, such as containing hazardous chemicals like sodium azide, and difficulty in handling, are contributing to the growing demand for hybrid airbag inflators. Further, the efforts taken by market players in introducing superior quality hybrid airbag inflators as a feature in automobiles are expected to aid the market for automotive airbag inflators in the forecast period.
Market Segmentation
The automotive airbag is a safety system designed to protect passengers from severe injuries in case of accidents. The inflator is a crucial component of the airbag system that enable the airbags to open instantaneously. It works by either the combustion of chemical propellants or by compressed gas methods.Market Breakup by Airbag Type
- Drive Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Curtain Airbag
- Knee Airbag
- Pedestrian Protection Airbag
- Side Airbag
Market Breakup by Inflator Type
- Pyrotechnic
- Stored Gas
- Hybrid
Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- Passenger Vehicles
- Commercial Vehicles
Market Breakup by RegionNorth America Europe Asia Pacific Latin America Middle East and Africa
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Rising Accidents and Growing Safety Concerns to Drive the Market Growth of Automotive Airbag Inflator
The market for automotive airbag inflators is driven by the increasing cases of accidents owing to unsafe use of vehicles and growing safety concerns, which, in turn, has resulted in the surging demand for safety systems such as airbags. In addition, the use of airbag inflators in conjunction with seatbelts helps reduce the accident's impact on occupants and lowers fatality risks due to its automatic deployment at the time of the accident, contributing to the steady demand for automotive airbag inflator in vehicles, thereby contributing to the market growth. Also, the expanding production and sales of safe automobiles due to rising purchasing power and the installation of various types of airbags is accelerating the market expansion of automotive airbag inflators.Moreover, the stringent government regulations that require automobile manufacturers to ensure the fitting of airbags in all vehicles to reduce fatalities are playing a critical role in the market development of automotive airbag inflators. For instance, the Government of India made dual airbags mandatory from April 1, 2021 for all new passenger cars in order to make the vehicles safer. Further, the developments in airbag technologies are anticipated to augment the market for automotive airbag inflators in the forecast period.
Key Players in the Global Automotive Airbag Inflator Market
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global automotive airbag inflator market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:- Autoliv Inc.
- ARC Automotive, Inc.
- Joyson Safety Systems Aschaffenburg GmbH
- Toyoda Gosei (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd.
- Daicel Corporation
- Nippon Kayaku Seizo Co., Ltd.
- Takata Corporation
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- Tenaris
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Global Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Analysis
6 North America Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Analysis
7 Europe Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Analysis
8 Asia Pacific Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Analysis
9 Latin America Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Analysis
10 Middle East and Africa Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Analysis
11 Market Dynamics
13 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
- Autoliv Inc.
- ARC Automotive, Inc.
- Joyson Safety Systems Aschaffenburg GmbH
- Toyoda Gosei (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd.
- Daicel Corporation
- Nippon Kayaku Seizo Co., Ltd.
- Takata Corporation
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- Tenaris
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 156 |
| Published | July 2025 |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
