Automotive Airbag Inflator Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Airbag Type, By Inflator Type, By Vehicle Type, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Automotive Airbag Inflator Market, valued at USD 22.50 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 6.29% to reach USD 32.45 Billion by 2030. An automotive airbag inflator is a vital safety component engineered to rapidly generate gas, predominantly nitrogen, facilitating the instantaneous deployment of an airbag cushion during a vehicular collision to protect occupants. The market's growth is primarily driven by increasingly stringent global vehicle safety regulations mandating advanced passive safety systems, coupled with heightened consumer awareness regarding vehicle safety features and crash test ratings.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 22.50 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 32.45 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	6.29%
Fastest Growing Segment	Pedestrian Protection Airbag
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

The global automotive airbag inflator market is substantially driven by increasingly stringent global automotive safety regulations and the sustained expansion of global vehicle production and sales. Regulatory bodies worldwide consistently update safety mandates, requiring vehicle manufacturers to integrate advanced passive safety systems. This directly influences the design and increased fitment of airbag systems and their corresponding inflators. For instance, according to Autoliv, in its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2024, the company's products saved approximately 37,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries in 2024, highlighting the tangible effectiveness of safety technologies driven by these regulations.

Key Market Challenges

Cost constraints associated with integrating airbag inflator technologies represent a notable challenge to market expansion. These financial considerations can directly hinder the widespread adoption of such components, particularly in vehicle segments where pricing is a primary determinant for consumer purchasing decisions. Manufacturers operating within these segments face pressure to maintain competitive retail prices, which often limits the inclusion of higher-cost safety features.

Key Market Trends

The increasing integration of hybrid and stored gas inflator systems represents a pivotal shift in automotive safety technology. These advanced inflators offer enhanced control over deployment characteristics and precision in gas generation, providing a more tailored response to varying crash severities. Their compact design and efficiency also support evolving vehicle interior architectures. This trend is underscored by significant industry investment, as Daicel Corporation in January 2024 revealed plans for a new manufacturing facility for advanced hybrid airbag inflators, anticipating over 8 million units annually from this facility by 2027 to meet growing demand. This strategic focus on hybrid and stored gas technologies allows for more sophisticated occupant protection systems.

Key Market Players

Autoliv
ZF TRW
Joyson Safety Systems
Toyota Gosei
Nihon Plast
Daicel
Hyundai Mobis
Ashimori Industry
Jinheng
East JoyLong

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Automotive Airbag Inflator Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Automotive Airbag Inflator Market, By Airbag Type:

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Knee Airbag
Pedestrian Protection Airbag
Side Airbag

Automotive Airbag Inflator Market, By Inflator Type:

Pyrotechnic
Stored Gas
Hybrid

Automotive Airbag Inflator Market, By Vehicle Type:

Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles

Automotive Airbag Inflator Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Automotive Airbag Inflator Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Airbag Type (Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbag, Knee Airbag, Pedestrian Protection Airbag, Side Airbag)
- 5.2.2. By Inflator Type (Pyrotechnic, Stored Gas, Hybrid)
- 5.2.3. By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Airbag Type
- 6.2.2. By Inflator Type
- 6.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 6.3.2. Canada Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 6.3.3. Mexico Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Vehicle Type

7. Europe Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Airbag Type
- 7.2.2. By Inflator Type
- 7.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 7.3.2. France Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 7.3.4. Italy Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 7.3.5. Spain Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Vehicle Type

8. Asia Pacific Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Airbag Type
- 8.2.2. By Inflator Type
- 8.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 8.3.2. India Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 8.3.3. Japan Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 8.3.4. South Korea Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 8.3.5. Australia Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Vehicle Type

9. Middle East & Africa Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Airbag Type
- 9.2.2. By Inflator Type
- 9.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 9.3.2. UAE Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 9.3.3. South Africa Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Vehicle Type

10. South America Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Airbag Type
- 10.2.2. By Inflator Type
- 10.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 10.3.2. Colombia Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Vehicle Type
- 10.3.3. Argentina Automotive Airbag Inflator Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Airbag Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Inflator Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Vehicle Type

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Automotive Airbag Inflator Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Autoliv
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. ZF TRW
15.3. Joyson Safety Systems
15.4. Toyota Gosei
15.5. Nihon Plast
15.6. Daicel
15.7. Hyundai Mobis
15.8. Ashimori Industry
15.9. Jinheng
15.10. East JoyLong