The adoption of lightweight composites for automotive seat production and the inclusion of health-monitoring sensors are key factors driving market growth, says Fact.MR
The global revenue of the automotive seats market is projected to reach US$ 105.61 billion by the end of 2034, up from US$ 68.47 billion in 2024. The market has been studied in detail and is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 4.4% through 2034. The rising demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, especially in developing countries, is driving demand for automotive seats in these vehicles. Expansion of the automotive industry and increasing technological advancements are leading automobile manufacturers to focus on lightweight seats that enhance rider comfort.
Manufacturers are primarily focusing on advanced seats for smart automobiles that improve seat comfort. High-end advancements in automobile seats are driving market expansion. Technological enhancements have led to the introduction of climate-controlled seating technology in automotive seats, which allows customers to cool them instantaneously. These seats include perforated inserts that contain chillers and fans.
There are fabric-based heaters in the seats that come in handy in cold weather. As a result, there is an increasing focus on developing climate-controlled seating. Powered, heated, and ventilated applications are now commercially available and widely employed in low-cost automobiles.
The global market for automotive seats has been projected to reach US$ 105.61 billion by the end of 2034.
North America hold 18.5% market share in 2024 and the market is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2024 to 2034.
East Asia is projected to claim 33.7% market share by 2034, with the market expanding at 5.4% CAGR through 2034.
The market in China is forecasted to reach a valuation of US$ 24.12 billion by 2034-end.
Leatherette/vinyl material is projected to account for 25.4% market share by 2034-end.
“Technological advancements in seat production, focusing on comfort and safety, are driving market growth. Enhanced features like adjustable lumbar support and massage settings are improving seat designs to meet consumer preferences,” says a Fact.MR analyst.
Market Developments:
Leading automotive seat manufacturers are Fisher and Company, Recaro Automotive, TM Automotive Seating Systems Private Limited, Lear Corporation, and Tata Autocomp Systems Limited.
In 2023, Faurecia announced the creation of its Zero-Gravity Captain Chair, a rear passenger seating solution designed specifically for the Chinese market. Inspired by NASA's space exploration, the seat can be adjusted to a "zero gravity" position that reclines it to an almost flat angle.
In 2023, Faurecia introduced the new "Skin Light Panel," which reduces weight, provides more rear passenger space, and improves recyclability. This innovative Skin Light Panel also seamlessly integrates into the entire seat, including rear airbag management. The sitting panel offers a smooth finish, high-performance scratch-resistant material, and long-term durability.
Fact.MR, in its new offering, presents an unbiased analysis of the automotive seat market for 2019 to 2023 and forecast market statistics for 2024 to 2034.
The study divulges essential insights into the market based on vehicle type (commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles), technology (powered seats, ventilated seats, heated seats, standard seats, memory seats, massage seats), material (ultrasuede/alcantra, leather, leatherette/vinyl, polyester, nylon), and seat type (benches, buckets, folding, split benches), across seven major regions of the world (North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern, Europe, East Asia, South Asia & Pacific, and MEA).
Key Companies Profiled:
Fisher and Company; Recaro Automotive; TM Automotive Seating Systems Private Limited; Lear Corporation; Tata Autocomp Systems Limited; Faurecia; Grammar Seating Systems; Toyota Boshoku Corporation
Industry News:
In 2022, Toyota Boshaku Corporation, a Japanese automotive component manufacturer, developed seats with an electric retraction mechanism and other interior components for LEXUS NX. The seats also feature improved cushioning that distributes body pressure in the buttocks area for better comfort.
In 2020, Toyota Boshoku Corporation announced the development of a seat with a supporting and practical feature named Drivers Easy Return Seta for Toyota Yaris.
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