Global Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market Size study & Forecast, by Airbag Type, Seatbelts, Vehicle, Electric Vehicle, Component and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market is valued at approximately USD 37.66 billion in 2024 and is expected to flourish at a robust CAGR of 7.50% over the forecast period 2025 to 2035. As global automotive safety standards continue to tighten and consumer demand for accident mitigation surges, airbags and seatbelts have firmly established themselves as irreplaceable guardians within modern vehicles. Airbags, once considered an add-on, have now evolved into intricate multi-stage systems encompassing frontal, knee, side, and curtain protections. Similarly, seatbelts have advanced beyond basic retention to encompass load limiters and pretensioners-offering not just safety but also occupant comfort. These evolving dynamics, backed by mandatory safety legislation across key economies, are propelling consistent growth in the adoption of these life-saving systems.

The swelling production and sales of vehicles-particularly electric and hybrid variants-have amplified the installation rate of airbags and seatbelt systems. Automakers are increasingly collaborating with tier-1 safety component suppliers to integrate lightweight and sensor-embedded restraint systems that comply with emerging autonomous and electric platforms. The proliferation of components like airbag inflators, airbag control units (ACUs), and sensor-driven modules is transforming vehicle interiors into smart safety pods. Furthermore, growing public awareness, rising crash-test ratings influencing buying behavior, and widespread regulatory enforcement by bodies such as Euro NCAP and NHTSA are collectively steering the market toward a technologically refined trajectory.

Regionally, North America currently dominates the global landscape due to its mature automotive sector and strong safety mandates, particularly in the U.S. and Canada. However, Asia Pacific is poised to emerge as the fastest-growing region during the forecast period, driven by a booming middle-class population, increasing vehicle ownership, and government-backed road safety initiatives in countries such as India, China, and Indonesia. Europe, home to luxury and performance vehicle manufacturers, is also a major contributor, leveraging its reputation for rigorous vehicle safety testing and innovation in passenger protection. Collectively, these regional dynamics are reinforcing the critical role of airbags and seatbelts in safeguarding mobility worldwide.

Major market players included in this report are:

Hyundai Mobis
Continental AG
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Joyson Safety Systems
Denso Corporation
Robert Bosch GmbH
Autoliv Inc.
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
Ashimori Industry Co., Ltd.
Takata Corporation
Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp.
Daicel Corporation
Nihon Plast Co., Ltd.
Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.
Key Safety Systems

Global Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Airbag Type:

Front
Knee
Side & Curtain

By Seatbelts:

2-point
3-point

By Vehicle:

Passenger Cars (PC)
Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV)
Buses
Trucks

By Electric Vehicle:

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV)

By Component:

Airbag Inflator
Airbag Control Unit (ACU)
Airbag

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. Stringent Safety Regulations and Crash-Test Mandates
- 3.2.2. Rising Consumer Awareness and Crash-Rating Influence
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. High Component and Integration Costs
- 3.3.2. Complexity of Multi-Stage System Calibration
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. Growth of Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Platforms
- 3.4.2. Integration of Sensor-Embedded and Connected Restraint Systems

Chapter 4. Global Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's Five Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's Five Forces Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market Size & Forecasts by Airbag Type 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Front Airbags
- 5.2.1. Regional Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.2.2. Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025-2035
5.3. Knee Airbags
- 5.3.1. Regional Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025-2035
5.4. Side & Curtain Airbags
- 5.4.1. Regional Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market Size & Forecasts by Seatbelts 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. 2-Point Seatbelts
- 6.2.1. Regional Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.2.2. Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025-2035
6.3. 3-Point Seatbelts
- 6.3.1. Regional Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

7.1. Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market, Regional Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America
- 7.3.1. U.S.
  - 7.3.1.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.3.1.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.3.2. Canada
  - 7.3.2.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.3.2.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.4. Europe
- 7.4.1. UK
  - 7.4.1.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.1.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.2. Germany
  - 7.4.2.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.2.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.3. France
  - 7.4.3.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.3.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.4. Spain
  - 7.4.4.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.4.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.5. Italy
  - 7.4.5.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.5.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.6. Rest of Europe
  - 7.4.6.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.6.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.5. Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. China
  - 7.5.1.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.1.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.2. India
  - 7.5.2.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.2.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.3. Japan
  - 7.5.3.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.3.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.4. Australia
  - 7.5.4.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.4.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.5. South Korea
  - 7.5.5.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.5.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 7.5.6.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.6.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.6. Latin America
- 7.6.1. Brazil
  - 7.6.1.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.6.1.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.6.2. Mexico
  - 7.6.2.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.6.2.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.7. Middle East & Africa
- 7.7.1. UAE
  - 7.7.1.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.1.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.2. Saudi Arabia
  - 7.7.2.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.2.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.3. South Africa
  - 7.7.3.1. By Airbag Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.3.2. By Seatbelt Type, Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence

8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. Hyundai Mobis
- 8.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.2. Key Executives
- 8.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 8.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 8.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 8.2.6. Recent Development
- 8.2.7. Market Strategies
- 8.2.8. SWOT Analysis
8.3. Continental AG
8.4. ZF Friedrichshafen AG
8.5. Joyson Safety Systems
8.6. Denso Corporation
8.7. Robert Bosch GmbH
8.8. Autoliv Inc.
8.9. Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
8.10. Ashimori Industry Co., Ltd.
8.11. Takata Corporation
8.12. Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp.
8.13. Daicel Corporation
8.14. Nihon Plast Co., Ltd.
8.15. Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.
8.16. Key Safety Systems