Automotive Fabric Global Market Report 2024

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 $35.74 billion in 2023 to $37.48 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period of the automotive fabric market can be attributed to factors such as a focus on interior aesthetics, the rise in vehicle production, increasing consumer demand for comfort and safety features, and the availability of customization options in automotive interiors.

The automotive fabric market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $46.09 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period for the automotive fabric market can be attributed to various factors such as the electrification of vehicles, the integration of connectivity features, a trend towards minimalistic interior design, sustainability initiatives, the inclusion of advanced safety features, and the popularity of interior ambient lighting. Additionally, notable trends in the forecast period include the emergence of smart fabrics, increased use of sustainable and recyclable materials, the development of antimicrobial fabrics, textured and patterned fabrics, the introduction of haptic feedback fabrics, and a focus on vegan and cruelty-free materials in the automotive industry.

The burgeoning demand for automobiles is set to propel the automotive fabric market in the foreseeable future. Global economies witnessing steady growth have elevated living standards, thereby bolstering purchasing power. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a preference for safer modes of transportation, encouraging social distancing measures and subsequently boosting automobile demand. This surge in the demand for automobiles inherently drives the need for automotive fabrics, offering passengers optimal comfort, safety, and security during their journeys. For instance, as per the OICA report, global sales of passenger cars surged from 53 million in 2020 to 56 million in 2021. Similarly, commercial vehicle sales witnessed an upturn, escalating from 24 million in 2020 to 26 million in 2021. Hence, the amplified demand for both passenger and commercial vehicles significantly fuels the growth of the automotive fabric market.

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 August 2021, Heytex, a leading German-based textile manufacturer, collaborated with Royal Ten Cate to acquire Ten Cate Outdoor Fabrics, a Netherlands-based industrial engineering company specializing in tent and sun protection fabric products, including automotive fabric. This strategic acquisition aimed at undisclosed synergy-driven growth plans, leveraging the combined capabilities of both companies to bolster their presence in the market. The acquisition of Ten Cate Outdoor Fabrics enhances their strategic business partnership, fostering synergistic capabilities for future growth within the automotive fabric sector and related segments.

Major companies operating in the in the automotive fabric market report are 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 2023. 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.


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