Automobile Airbag Wire Global Market Report 2026

An automobile airbag wire is a specialized electrical conductor integrated into a vehicle's airbag system to transmit signals between the airbag control unit (ACU) and the airbag module. These wires are engineered to carry precise, low-voltage electrical impulses that activate the airbag during a collision. They are insulated with materials that resist heat, corrosion, and mechanical wear, ensuring reliable operation under extreme conditions such as high temperatures, vibrations, and impact stress.

The main types of automobile airbag wire include nylon airbag yarn and polyester airbag yarn. Nylon airbag yarn consists of high-strength nylon fibers specifically designed for manufacturing airbag wires, offering superior durability, flexibility, and consistent performance during deployment. These wires are used across applications such as automobile manufacturing and specialty textiles, serving a range of end users including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket (AM) segment.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the automobile airbag wire market by increasing import costs of raw materials and specialized wiring components, impacting production expenses and supply chains. Regions such as North America and Europe, which import high-performance wires from Asia, are most affected. The automotive manufacturing segment is particularly sensitive to these tariffs due to cost pressures on OEMs. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing and innovation in cost-efficient and domestically produced airbag wiring solutions, providing some positive market impact.

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The automobile airbag wire market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.27 billion in 2025 to $1.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing automotive production, increasing safety regulations, rising adoption of airbags in developing countries, demand for reliable electrical components, advancement in vehicle electronics.

The automobile airbag wire market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.7 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI in vehicle safety systems, growth of electric vehicles, demand for lightweight and compact wiring solutions, expansion of connected car technologies, increased focus on crash prevention systems. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced airbag wiring materials, miniaturization of airbag systems, high-temperature resistant conductors, enhanced safety & crash response systems, wireless airbag communication.

The rising vehicle production is expected to drive the growth of the automobile airbag wire market in the coming years. This growth is fueled by increasing consumer demand, advancements in manufacturing technologies, supportive government initiatives, and the global expansion of automotive production. As more vehicles are manufactured, the demand for essential safety components such as automobile airbag wires increases, ensuring that vehicles meet modern safety standards. For instance, in January 2024, the BMW Group, a Germany-based automotive manufacturer, reported record-breaking sales, delivering 2,555,341 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles worldwide in the previous year, a 6.5% increase from the prior year. Additionally, the company's fourth-quarter sales rose 10.3% year-over-year to 718,778 units. Therefore, rising vehicle production is a key factor driving the growth of the automobile airbag wire market.

The growing number of road accidents is contributing to market growth due to the increasing need for enhanced vehicle safety systems and the global focus on reducing fatalities. Rising accident rates, driven by factors such as poor road infrastructure, reckless driving, and insufficient safety measures, are leading to greater emphasis on reliable airbag systems. Automobile airbag wires play a critical role in ensuring dependable airbag deployment, reducing the severity of injuries and saving lives during collisions. For instance, in August 2025, according to the International Transport Forum, a France-based intergovernmental organization, Australia recorded 1,297 road deaths in 2024, a 4% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the rise in road accidents is accelerating the demand for automobile airbag wires.

Major companies in the automobile airbag wire market are focusing on developing advanced automotive safety technologies, such as door-mounted curtain airbags, to enhance passenger protection. A door-mounted curtain airbag is installed along the upper side roof rail and deploys downward during a side collision or rollover, protecting occupants from head and upper-body injuries. For instance, in September 2024, Hyundai Motor Company, a South Korea-based automotive manufacturer, partnered with Hyundai Mobis Company Limited, a South Korea-based motor vehicle parts and accessories company, to launch the first wire-type door-mounted curtain airbag designed for Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs). These airbags deploy vertically within 0.03 seconds, using high-carbon steel wires and steel alloy guide rings to handle high inflation pressures. The system effectively prevents ejection through large windows and meets stringent safety standards such as FMVSS 226, making it ideal for PBVs with sliding doors and expansive glass areas.

Major companies operating in the automobile airbag wire market are HyundAI Mobis Co. Ltd., Lear Corporation, Aptiv PLC, TE Connectivity plc, Yazaki Corporation, Joyson Safety Systems, Amphenol Corporation, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Bekaert Corporation, Toyobo Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd., Hailide New Material Co. Ltd., Sarla Performance Fibers Ltd., VSO Corporation, HS Hyosung Advanced Materials Corp., Precision Cable Assemblies Inc., BSA Corporation Ltd., Edgar Auto Harnesses Ltd., Sinowin Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd., Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited.

North America was the largest region in the automobile airbag wire market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automobile airbag wire market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automobile airbag wire market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automobile airbag wire market consists of sales of spiral cable, squib wires, airbag harness assemblies, connector systems, and sensor wiring. 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Nylon Airbag Yarn; Polyester Airbag Yarn
• 2) By Application: Automobile Manufacturing Industry; Specialty Textile Industry; Other Applications
• 3) By End-Use: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); Aftermarket (AM)
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Nylon Airbag Yarn: High Tenacity Nylon Yarn; Twisted Nylon Yarn; Flat Nylon Yarn; Textured Nylon Yarn
• 2) By Polyester Airbag Yarn: High Tenacity Polyester Yarn; Twisted Polyester Yarn; Flat Polyester Yarn; Textured Polyester Yarn
• Companies Mentioned: Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.; Lear Corporation; Aptiv PLC; TE Connectivity plc; Yazaki Corporation; Joyson Safety Systems; Amphenol Corporation; Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.; Bekaert Corporation; Toyobo Co. Ltd.; Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd.; Hailide New Material Co. Ltd.; Sarla Performance Fibers Ltd.; VSO Corporation; HS Hyosung Advanced Materials Corp.; Precision Cable Assemblies Inc.; BSA Corporation Ltd.; Edgar Auto Harnesses Ltd.; Sinowin Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd.; Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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