PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1641571
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1641571
The automotive fabric market involves the use of textiles in the manufacturing of upholstery and interiors for vehicles. These fabrics can be woven or nonwoven, as well as coated or composite, with the primary objective of providing passengers with maximum comfort, safety, and security during transportation.
Key types of automotive fabric include polyester, vinyl, leather, nylon, and others. Polyester automotive fabric is specifically made from polyester material and is commonly used in car upholstery, automotive carpets, and seat covers. These fabrics find applications in various vehicle types, including both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. They are utilized in manufacturing automobile carpets or floor coverings, upholstery, pre-assembled interior components, tires, safety-belts, airbags, and other automotive applications.
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The automotive fabric market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $36.94 billion in 2024 to $38.5 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to interior aesthetics, increased vehicle production, consumer demand for comfort, safety and regulations, customization options.
The automotive fabric market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $48.57 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electrification of vehicles, connectivity features, minimalistic interior design, sustainability initiatives, advanced safety features, interior ambient lighting. Major trends in the forecast period include smart fabrics, sustainable and recyclable materials, antimicrobial fabrics, textured and patterned fabrics, haptic feedback fabrics, vegan and cruelty-free materials.
The rising demand for automobiles is expected to drive the automotive fabric market in the near future. Steady growth in global economies has improved living standards, increasing purchasing power. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a preference for safer modes of transport, encouraging social distancing and further boosting automobile demand. This rise in automobile demand directly increases the need for automotive fabrics, which provide passengers with enhanced comfort, safety, and security during travel. For instance, in 2024, the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, a France-based trade association, reported that passenger car sales rose to 68.02 million in 2023, up from 61.55 million in 2022. As a result, the growing demand for both passenger and commercial vehicles significantly drives the automotive fabric market's growth.
The uptick in disposable incomes has spurred the purchase of automobiles, consequently amplifying the demand for automotive fabrics. Disposable income, the surplus money available for spending and saving after essential deductions, has notably expanded, primarily driven by the growth of the middle-class population and economic development in countries like India, China, and Brazil. As economies continue to burgeon, individuals possess increased disposable incomes, allocating a portion towards luxury items such as automotive fabrics. For instance, India witnessed a rise in disposable personal income, surging from 238,573,760 INR Million ($2,869,262. 20 million) in 2021 to 272,995,370 INR Million ($3,283,241. 61 million) in 2022. Thus, the burgeoning disposable incomes in emerging markets are poised to elevate the demand for automotive fabric.
The emergence of recycled fabrics represents a prominent trend gaining traction in the automotive fabric market. These recycled fabrics, crafted from reclaimed materials reprocessed into new fibers and transformed into fabric material, align with growing environmental concerns regarding waste incineration, industrial discharges, and resource depletion. For example, in October 2022, Lear Corp., a prominent American manufacturer specializing in automotive seating and electrical systems, unveiled ReNewKnit-a premium, fully recyclable warp knitted fabric offering enhanced functionality. Positioned as an exclusive automotive textile, ReNewKnit pioneers as a fully recyclable material at the end of its lifecycle, representing a leap towards sustainability in the automotive fabric sector.
Prominent players within the automotive fabric market are actively engaged in pioneering innovative products, notably antimicrobial fabric designed to impede microorganism growth, ensuring hygienic and odor-resistant textiles. These advancements aim to create a cleaner and more hygienic environment within automotive interiors, curbing the proliferation of bacteria. For instance, in March 2023, ACME Mills, a reputable manufacturer and exporter specializing in home and hotel textiles, introduced SafeTEX-a new antimicrobial fabric engineered to deter the growth of bacteria and mold. Particularly targeted for automotive interiors, this fabric offers a solution to combat potential issues arising from bacterial growth, ensuring a cleaner and more sanitized environment within vehicle spaces.
In July 2024, MinervaHub S.p.A, an Italy-based industrial company, acquired Trapuntatura Belpunto SrL for an undisclosed amount. As a result of this acquisition, subsidiaries SAGIWA S.r.l., known for producing insulating materials for furniture, film studios, the naval industry, and highways, along with ITTTAI S.r.l., an innovative company specializing in the production and marketing of high-quality technical fabrics with unique designs for the sports sector, will be included. Trapuntatura Belpunto SrL is an Italy-based manufacturer of automotive fabrics.
Major companies operating in the automotive fabric market include Acme Mills Pvt Ltd., Suminoe Textile Co. Ltd., Arvind Limited., Grupo Antolin Irausa SA, Heathcoat Fabrics Limited., Lear Corporation, Martur Automotive Seating Systems, Navbharat Textile Industries Ltd., Seiren Co. Ltd., Sage Automotive Interiors Inc., Toyoda Boshoku Asia Co. Ltd., Aunde Faze Three Autofab Ltd., Haartz Corporation, Tenowo GmbH, Hari Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd., Shandong Exceeding Auto Interior Parts Co. Ltd., Adient plc, Takata Corporation, Faurecia SA, Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co Ltd., Moriden America Inc., Trevira GmbH, Joyson Safety Systems Holdings Limited, Mitchell Group Usa Private Limited., The Prestige Companies Auto Upholstery, Jhanji Textiles Pvt Ltd., Acme Leather LLP, Santoni S. p. A., Classic Soft Trim Inc., Seton Company Inc., Bader GmbH & Co. KG
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive fabric market in 2024. The regions covered in the automotive fabric market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the automotive fabric market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
The automotive fabric market consists of sales of faux Leather. 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/or 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.
Automotive Fabric Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on automotive fabric market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for automotive fabric ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The automotive fabric market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.