Automotive Airbag Yarn Market Analysis | 2025-2031

Market Insights

The automotive airbag yarn market size was USD 1.2 billion in 2024 and is likely to grow at a decent CAGR of 4.1% during 2025-2031 to reach USD 1.6 billion in 2031.

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Market Dynamics

Introduction

Airbag yarns refer to the specialized yarn used in the manufacturing of airbags. There are mainly two types of yarns: polyamide and polyester. These yarns are designed to withstand extreme tensile stress and extreme temperatures that occur when airbag modules deploy. Production and development of yarn require specialized knowledge. They are subject to stringent safety regulations and quality control standards to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of airbags in protecting vehicle occupants during accidents.

Airbags and airbag system designs have evolved significantly over the years. Despite various considerations of material options, polyamide 6.6 remains the material of choice for airbag fabrics. Performance and cost-benefit are the key drivers for using polyamide 6.6. Polyamide 6.6 has the highest capability in energy absorption. The balance between strength and elongation gives it unmatched suitability for airbags. Additionally, polyamide 6.6 is well-suited for high-speed weaving and coating, which helps reduce production costs and supports large-scale manufacturing. As global vehicle safety regulations become stricter, the demand for strong and reliable airbag yarns, especially polyamide 6.6 is expected to grow, making it an important material in the automotive safety industry.

Market Drivers

The growth of the automotive airbag yarn market is fueled by the rising adoption of airbags in emerging markets, where safety regulations are gradually aligning with those in developed regions. Increasing global vehicle production, particularly SUVs and premium models equipped with multiple airbags, is significantly driving demand. Technological advancements in yarn spinning and weaving have enabled the development of lighter, stronger yarns to meet evolving airbag module designs, including side and curtain airbags. Additionally, OEMs are pushing for sustainable innovations, such as bio-based or recycled materials, to enhance recyclability and reduce environmental impact, further accelerating innovation in the market without compromising performance.

Segment Analysis

By Airbag Type

“Curtain airbags are anticipated to remain the dominant airbag type in the market throughout the forecast period.”

Based on the airbag type, the market is segmented into driver airbags, passenger airbags, side airbags, knee airbags, and curtain airbags. Curtain airbags offer protection to front and rear passengers and deploy from the roof lining above the side windows. With increasing emphasis on occupant safety and stringent global crash-testing protocols, manufacturers are equipping vehicles in all segments (not just luxury) with curtain airbags. They are increasingly being used in developing nations where frontal airbags already have an excellent penetration level in the automobile fleet.

By Yarn Type

“Polyamide yarn is likely to remain the most preferred yarn of the automotive airbag yarn market during the forecast period.”

Based on the yarn type, the market is segmented into polyamide yarn and polyester yarn. Mainly, polyamide 6.6 yarn is used in airbags, with little usage of polyamide 6 yarn. Polyester yarns are preferred for making side and curtain airbags and are rapidly gaining a share in the market. Another advantage that polyester yarns bring to the table is that they have a significantly lower price than polyamide yarns. Polyester yarns also have better recyclability and lower moisture absorption than polyamides.

By Vehicle Type

“C/SUV is expected to remain the dominant vehicle of the market during the forecast period.”

Based on the vehicle type, the automotive airbag yarn market is segmented into car, C/SUV, pickup, van, MPV, and sports car. The growing demand for SUVs in major Asian markets like China and India, along with rising urban congestion in developed economies, is significantly driving the need for airbag yarns in these vehicle types. The implementation of stricter passenger safety regulations further accelerates this trend. SUVs, depending on their trim levels, typically incorporate a greater number and variety of airbags—including side curtain and knee airbags—leading to substantially higher yarn consumption per vehicle. Additionally, the larger size of airbags required in SUVs further contributes to increased demand for high-performance airbag yarns.

Regional Insights

“The Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for automotive airbag yarn during the forecast period.”

In terms of regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia-Pacific region has a presence of a large number of major OEMs, such as Toyota and Hyundai, which make the region a growth engine for the automotive industry. Most of the major airbag yarn producers are forming strategic alliances with Asian companies to set up a plant in Asia, mainly in China, to tap the market potential.

North America and Europe are also likely to create sizeable opportunities in the coming six years, driven by vehicle production growth coupled with the fitment rates of side, curtain, and knee airbags.

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Key Players

The market is moderately concentrated, with the presence of some regional and global players. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the automotive airbag yarn market.

Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)

• Invista
• Toray Industries, Inc.
• Indorama Ventures
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Toyobo Co., Ltd.
• Hyosung Corporation

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Research Methodology

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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

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The automotive airbag yarn market is segmented into the following categories.

By Airbag Type

• Driver Airbag
• Passenger Airbag
• Side Airbag
• Knee Airbag
• Curtain Airbag

By Yarn Type

• Polyamide Yarn
• Polyester Yarn

By Vehicle Type

• Car
• C/SUV
• Pickup
• Van
• MPV
• Sports Car

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Argentina, and Others)

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