Automotive Seat Belts Market Growth Analysis | 2023-2028

Market Insights

The Automotive Seat Belts Market was estimated at US$ 18.12 million in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% during 2023-2028 to reach US$ 22.47 million in 2028.

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What are Automotive Seat Belts?

Automotive seat belts are essential safety devices in vehicles. They consist of a sturdy strap and buckle, securing occupants in their seats during accidents or sudden stops. Seat belts serve to restrain movement, distribute collision forces across the body, reduce inertia, and complement airbag protection. Their primary purpose is to minimize injuries and save lives in vehicular accidents. Wearing seat belts is legally mandated in most countries due to their proven effectiveness in preventing severe injuries and fatalities on the road. These simple yet crucial restraints are a vital part of modern vehicle safety systems, emphasizing the importance of buckling up every time you get into a car.

Market Dynamics

Growing awareness regarding the safety of passengers coupled with ongoing initiatives to minimize injury severity and fatality rate, increasing enhancements in safety systems to improve their efficiency, growing production and demand for passenger vehicles, and the presence of a large number of distributors are some of the major factors driving the market growth during the forecast period.

Segments Analysis

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By Type

The automotive seat belts market is segmented into 2-point seat belts and 3-point seat belts. 3-point seat belts are estimated to be the dominant segment of the market owing to superior comfort and safety efficiency offered by them. These seat belts also offer flexibility in adjustment for pregnant women and children, accelerating the growth of the segment during the forecast period.

By Vehicle Type

The market is segmented into PCV, LCV, and HCV. LCV is estimated to witness significant growth owing to increasing vehicle sales globally during the forecast period. Factors such as the growing logistic industry coupled with increasing freight activities, boosting the LCVs’ fleet size, and frequent launch of new models with the incorporation of seatbelt reminders in these vehicles are expected to fuel the market growth during the forecast period.

By Component Type

The market is segmented as webbing straps, retractors, buckles, tongues, and pillar loops. Retractor components accounted for over 35% share of the market owing to the development of products including emergency locking retractors and automatic locking retractors. Implementation of emergency locking retractors in new vehicle models by the automotive industry players is further expected to boost the segment’s growth during the forecast period.

On the other hand, the webbing strap segment is estimated to witness a significant growth rate in the market owing to its implementation for restricting the body movement of the occupant upon impact during collision. Factors such as the application of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene coupled with high-performance aramids and the development of heated seat belts with heated power devices are further expected to fuel the market growth over the forecast period.

By Distribution Channel Type

The market is segmented as OEM and aftermarket. The aftermarket distribution channel is projected to register a higher growth rate in the market during the forecast period owing to the increasing adoption of pre-owned vehicles. The replacement of seat belts from older vehicle models coupled with the development of cost-effective products is further expected to accelerate the segment’s growth over the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the dominating region in the market during the forecast period owing to the growing vehicle sales and regulation in various countries for installing seatbelts in each vehicle. Moreover, ongoing investments made by the government authorities to spread awareness regarding vehicle safety are further expected to fuel the growth of the regional market over the forecast period. Europe and North America are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Key Players

Some of the key players in the automotive seat belts market are-

• Ashimori Industry Co., Ltd.
• BK Seat Belt
• Continental AG
• Goradia Industries
• Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
• Joyson Safety Systems
• Ningbo BX Automotive Co., Ltd.
• Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.
• Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
• ZF TRW Automotive Inc.

Research Methodology

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