Market Insights
The automotive passive safety system market is projected to grow at a sustainable CAGR of 3.7% over the next five years to reach USD 27.9 billion in 2022.

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Automotive passive safety systems pertain to the components/systems focused on passive safety features in vehicles. These systems, including airbags, seatbelts, and crash sensors, aim to protect occupants during collisions. It encompasses the development, production, and integration of components that minimize injuries and enhance protection in the event of accidents.
Market Drivers
The automotive passive safety system market is driven by several factors, including:
- Rising consumers’ preferences for high safety features in vehicles.
- The introduction of more stringent safety standards by the governments of many countries.
- Increasing penetration of curtain and knee airbags, especially in developing economies.
- Organic growth of automotive production.
- Advancement in technology.

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Key Players
Some of the major companies capturing the majority of share in the automotive passive safety system market are-
- Autoliv AB
- Delphi Automotive
- ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
- Takata Corporation.
These players are likely to remain dominant over the next five years as well.
Other manufacturers include-
- Denso Corporation
- Bosch Limited
- Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.
- Key Safety Systems
- Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.
- Toyoda Gosei.
New product development, advancement in passive safety system technology, and long-term contracts with automakers are the key strategies adopted by the key players to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Segments' Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Vehicle Type Analysis
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Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, and Medium & Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle
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Passenger car are expected to remain the largest vehicle type in the market over the next five years.
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Application Type Analysis
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Airbag, Seat Belt, Steering Wheel, Electronic Control Unit, and Other Passive Safety Systems
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The airbag is forecasted to remain the largest application type in the market over the next five years.
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End-User Type Analysis
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OEM and Aftermarket
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OEM’s market is likely to remain the largest end-use type during the forecast period and is expected to experience a higher growth rate over the next five years.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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Asia-Pacific has been the largest market for passive safety systems in the automotive industry.
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By Vehicle Type
The automotive passive safety system market is segmented based on vehicle type: Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicles, and Medium & Heavy-Duty Commercial vehicles. Passenger car are expected to remain the largest vehicle type in the market over the next five years. The vehicle type is also projected to witness the fastest growth during the same period, owing to increasing penetration of passive safety systems, such as airbags and seat belts, and increasing production of vehicles in the Asia-Pacific region, mainly in Japan, China, and India.
By Application Type
The airbag is forecasted to remain the largest application type in the market over the next five years, driven by increasing penetration of curtain and knee airbags in developing economies, such as China, the introduction of more stringent safety norms, and organic growth in automotive production. All application types, airbags, seat belts, electronic control units, steering wheels, and other passive safety systems are projected to grow at a healthy rate during the same period.
By End-User Type
OEM’s market is likely to remain the largest end-use type during the forecast period and is expected to experience a higher growth rate over the next five years, driven by an increasing number of automotive passenger cars and commercial vehicles across regions.
Regional Insights
In terms of region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW). Asia-Pacific has been the largest market for passive safety systems in the automotive industry, with China, Japan, South Korea, and India being the major markets. China and India are the growth engines of the Asia-Pacific market, due to an incessant increase in the demand for vehicles and the introduction of stringent safety standards. The RoW is expected to register the highest growth during the forecast period, driven by upcoming assembly plants in the Middle East and Latin America, and increasing passive safety system penetration per car.

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Research Methodology
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- We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The automotive passive safety system market is segmented in the following ways:
By Vehicle Type
- Passenger Car
- Light Commercial Vehicle
- Medium & Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicle
By Application Type
- Airbag
- Seat Belt
- Steering Wheel
- Electronic Control Unit
- Other Passive Safety Systems
By End-Use Type
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Italy, Russia, and Rest of the Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Rest of the Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the world (Country Analysis: Brazil, Argentina, and Others)

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- Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
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Market Segmentation
- Current market segmentation of any one of the vehicle types by application type
Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Application portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances.
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