Adoption of ABTS Drive Middle East & Africa Automotive Seat Market
All-Belts-to-Seat (ABTS) are seatbelts that can be cab mounted or built into the seat itself. According to SAE International, ABTS seatbelts have enhanced performance and retention in rear impacts than conventional seats without ABTS. It offers a supreme space-saving seating solution while maintaining optimal comfort and versatility. Such benefits of the ABTS are encouraging its adoption in the automotive sector. The focus on safety of the driver and passengers has led to the introduction of a few stringent government regulations. According to Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association, certain manufacturers offer ABTS dual-retractor seat belts as an additional safety feature to provide stronger, faster retraction, preventing snagging on equipment and harm to the belts from apparatus doors. These dual-retractor systems help accommodate larger occupants and/or bulky occupant-worn gear. Thus, the increasing adoption of ABTS is anticipated to fuel the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market growth during the forecast period.Middle East & Africa Automotive Seat Market Overview
The Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The growing automotive industry in the Middle East & Africa propels the demand for automotive seats in the region for the drivers and passengers’ seating comfort. In March 2022, the Managing Director of Nissan Middle East stated that Nissan Middle East reported a 9.9% sales increase across the Gulf in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to 2020. In addition, as per the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, the sale of vehicles increased from 1,069,175 units in 2020 to 1,310,053 units in 2021 in countries in the Middle East & Africa, which includes Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and South Africa. In addition, the adoption of electric cars is projected to grow faster in the Gulf countries owing to tech-savvy urban hubs such as Dubai. In January 2018, Saudi Electricity Company signed an agreement with Takaoka Tokyo, Nissan Motor, and Tokyo Electric Power Company to develop the first EV pilot project in Saudi Arabia. The UAE government is planning to launch 42,000 electric cars, which will be on the roads by 2030. Supportive government policies and incentives offer lucrative opportunities to major players to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the region. For instance, the UAE planned green mobility solutions, and a part of its plan is to convert 25% of the trips in the UAE into driverless journeys by 2030. Such initiatives for adopting electric vehicles are propelling the demand for seat installation in newly built vehicles, fueling the growth of the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market. The Middle East & Africa has the hottest temperature, which leads to the adoption of advanced cooling solutions, such as advanced ventilated seat solutions, in vehicles. This is anticipated to boost the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market growth. Moreover, the presence of market players such as MBS Automotive and Toyota Boshoku Corp caters to the growing demand for ventilated seats.Middle East & Africa Automotive Seat Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
Middle East & Africa Automotive Seat Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into technology, adjustment type, vehicle type, seat type, and country.Based on technology, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into heated, heated-ventilated, ventilated, with massage functions, and others. In 2022, the ventilated segment registered the largest share in the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market.
Based on adjustment type, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into electrically adjusted, memory type, and manual. In 2022, the manual segment registered the largest share in the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market. The electrically adjusted segment is further segmented into 4 ways, 6 ways, 8 ways, 12 ways, and others. The memory type segment is further segmented into with memory function and without memory function.
Based on vehicle type, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into passenger vehicle, light commercial vehicle, and heavy commercial vehicle. In 2022, the passenger vehicle segment registered the largest share in the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market.
Based on seat type, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into front row, second row, and third row. In 2022, the front row segment registered the largest share in the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market. The front row segment is further segmented into regular, bucket, and sports. The second-row segment is further segmented into bench and captain. The third-row segment is further segmented into bench and captain.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. In 2022, the Rest of Middle East & Africa segment registered the largest share in the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market.
Lear Corp, Adient Plc, Magna International Inc, Forvia, and Toyota Boshoku Corp are some of the leading companies operating in the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market.
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Executive Summary
At 2.5% CAGR, the Middle East & Africa Automotive Seat Market is Speculated to be worth US$ 2,224.91 million by 2030.According to this research, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market was valued at US$ 1,821.32 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 2,224.91 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 2.5% from 2022 to 2030. Penetration of heated/ventilated technology in low segment cars and adoption of ABTS are the critical factors attributed to the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market expansion.
The comfort of passengers and driver is a must to enhance safety and avoid accidents. This has led to the introduction of heated/ventilated technology in seats. The advantages of this technology in vehicles can be significantly experienced while travelling in extreme weather conditions. The heated/ventilated seats play an important role in ensuring optimal seat temperature. Ventilated seats are equipped with vents or small fans for forced air circulation, which helps in providing an immediate cooling effect. Heated seats are equipped with internal thermostats to maintain seat temperature. Although advanced technologies are widely adopted in high-end cars, they are likely to be introduced in low segment cars in the near future due to the growing demand. As air conditioners consume energy from the engine for its operation, it reduces fuel efficiency by 21-24% and increases carbon emissions by 120%. This could increase the expense of people using low segment cars. With the inclusion of heated/ventilated seats in low segment cars, significant fuel cost can be saved. Therefore, the penetration of heated/ventilated technology in low segment cars is anticipated to provide lucrative opportunities for the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market during the forecast period.
On the contrary, high-cost testing processes for startups and SMEs hurdles the growth of Middle East & Africa automotive seat market.
Based on technology, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into heated, heated-ventilated, ventilated, with massage functions, and others. The ventilated segment held 44.4% share of Middle East & Africa automotive seat market in 2022, amassing US$ 809.07 million. It is projected to garner US$ 1,026.15 million by 2030 to expand at 3.0% CAGR during 2022-2030.
Based on adjustment type, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into electrically adjusted, memory type, and manual. The manual segment held 54.7% share of Middle East & Africa automotive seat market in 2022, amassing US$ 997.12 million. It is projected to garner US$ 1,134.58 million by 2030 to expand at 1.6% CAGR during 2022-2030. The electrically adjusted segment is further segmented into 4 ways, 6 ways, 8 ways, 12 ways, and others. The memory type segment is further segmented into with memory function and without memory function.
Based on vehicle type, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into passenger vehicle, light commercial vehicle, and heavy commercial vehicle. The passenger vehicle segment held 74.9% share of Middle East & Africa automotive seat market in 2022, amassing US$ 1,364.28 million. It is projected to garner US$ 1,696.80 million by 2030 to expand at 2.8% CAGR during 2022-2030.
Based on seat type, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into front row, second row, and third row. The front row segment held 53.5% share of Middle East & Africa automotive seat market in 2022, amassing US$ 974.58 million. It is projected to garner US$ 1,198.92 million by 2030 to expand at 2.6% CAGR during 2022-2030. The front row segment is further segmented into regular, bucket, and sports. The second-row segment is further segmented into bench and captain. The third-row segment is further segmented into bench and captain.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. Our regional analysis states that the Rest of Middle East & Africa captured 62.1% share of Middle East & Africa automotive seat market in 2022. It was assessed at US$ 1,130.97 million in 2022 and is likely to hit US$ 1,332.16 million by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.1% during 2022-2030.
Key players operating in the Middle East & Africa automotive seat market report Lear Corp, Adient Plc, Magna International Inc, Forvia, and Toyota Boshoku Corp, among others.
Companies Mentioned
- Lear Corp
- Adient Plc
- Magna International Inc
- Forvia
- Toyota Boshoku Corp
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 128 |
Published | December 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2022 - 2030 |
Estimated Market Value in 2022 | 1.82 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value by 2030 | 2.22 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 2.5% |
Regions Covered | Africa, Middle East |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 5 |