Global Automotive Knee Airbags Market Size By Product (Nylon Type, Polyester Type), By Application (OEM, Aftermarket), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Automotive Knee Airbags Market Size And Forecast

Automotive Knee Airbags Market size was valued at USD 60.30 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 98.29 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2021 to 2028.

Government regulations pertaining to vehicle safety is the crucial aspect of the rise in the market revenue of Automotive Knee Airbags as well as growing demand for safer and more efficient driving experience will foster market growth. The Global Automotive Knee Airbags Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Automotive Knee Airbags Market Definition

An airbag is one of the car protection devices. The automobile airbag includes a bendy material envelope or cushions this is designed to inflate at the time of car collision even as driving. The primary reason for the automobile airbag is to cushion the driving force in the course of the car crash and guard the frame whilst the frame moves the indoor items of the car together with the steering, wheel, or window. The contemporary car is equipped with numerous airbags located on different sides and the frontal locations of the person operating the vehicle.

Airbags in automobiles are equipped with a sensor that triggers the airbags based on the kind and intensity of the accident. An airbag control unit in a contemporary car monitors several aspects of the vehicle, including wheel speed, side door, and braking pressure. Moreover, Airbags are being installed in automobiles to protect passengers from serious injuries and to get high safety ratings during the crash test program. Knee airbags are the most sophisticated preventative feature available in new-generation automobiles.

Knee airbags, which release from the lower dashboard of a car, are designed to disperse impact pressures on an occupant’s legs in the event of a collision, minimizing leg injuries. These airbags are designed to reduce lower-body movement and may help minimize impact forces on the abdomen and chest. Furthermore, it is only present on the driver’s side; nevertheless, the penetration of the knee airbag on the passenger’s side is rapidly increasing. Knee airbags are typically made of nylon fabric and consist of three basic componentsa collision sensor, an inflator, and an airbag.

Global Automotive Knee Airbags Market Overview

The worldwide Automotive Knee Airbags Market for Automotive is expected to grow considerably over the projected period due to society’s increasing desire for safety features. Because road accidents are a leading cause of mortality that may be avoided, installing additional airbags decreases the risk of death for passengers in the car. The market for automotive knee airbags is expanding as consumers place a greater focus on car safety features, which leads to an increase in the installation of various airbags to reduce injuries incurred during an accident.

Furthermore, increased traffic accidents throughout the world, along with growing customer demand for vehicles with high safety ratings, are likely to have an impact on the market for automotive knee airbags. Increasing customer knowledge of technical improvements linked to car safety equipment may function as a market driver in the future. Rising disposable income levels have influenced consumers to invest more in car safety measures, which has increased demand for automobile airbags to some extent. Furthermore, the worldwide airbag industry is being propelled by government-implemented safety requirements as well as an increase in life expectancy.

Moreover, because the knee is such an important component of the human body, and a knee injury can permanently damage it, the market for knee airbags is expected to grow during the projected period. On the other hand, the high initial cost and increased cost of repairs of airbags, as well as low-quality standards, are important issues restricting the automotive knee airbag industry. Manufacturers are continually spending on research and development of car safety technology and features, which is hampering the global market for automobile knee airbags.

Global Automotive Knee Airbags MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Automotive Knee Airbags Market is segmented on the basis of Product, Application, and Geography.

Automotive Knee Airbags Market, By Product

• Nylon Type
• Polyester Type

Based on Product, the market is bifurcated into Nylon Type and Polyester Type. The nylon type segment is anticipated to hold a prominent share of the Automotive Knee Airbags Market for automotive by the end of the forecast period owing to the fiber strength associated. Furthermore, polyester type with knee airbags is very limited in number.

Automotive Knee Airbags Market, By Application

• OEM
• Aftermarket

Based on Application, the market is bifurcated into OEM and Aftermarket. The OEM section is expected to hold a notable share of the Automotive Knee Airbags Market for automotive; however, the aftermarket segment is growing at a significant speed. Furthermore, manufacturers render airbags as a conventional component in all passenger vehicles; however, knee airbags are still provided by a limited number of companies.

Automotive Knee Airbags Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

On the basis of Regional Analysis, the Global Automotive Knee Airbags Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia Pacific is expected to hold a notable share of the global Automotive Knee Airbags Market for automotive owing to the high production of vehicles in the region. China, Japan, and India are key markets in the Asia Pacific, which contribute to the significant share held by the region in the global Automotive Knee Airbags Market for automotive. Europe is another leading market for knee airbags, owing to technological developments and a high rate of adoption of technologies in the region.

Key Players

The “Global Automotive Knee Airbags Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Autoliv, Joyson Safety Systems, ZF TRW, Toyoda Gosei, Nihon Plast, S&T Motiv, Hyundai Mobis, BYD, East Joy Long, Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems and Jinheng Automotive Safety Technology, Daicel Corporation. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally. 

Key Developments

Product Launches and Product Expansions

• In January 2019, Continental added a new assembly line to manufacture airbag control units (ACUs) at its Central Electronics Plant in Bangalore, India.
• In July 2019, ZF developed an external airbag to enhance vehicle safety. This external airbag is engineered to soften the blow of the oncoming vehicle, thereby minimizing damage. This smart airbag system gets deployed once it senses an oncoming impact.
• In February 2018, Hyundai Mobis developed the world’s first panoramic roof airbag. The safety device is designed to prevent occupants from being ejected from the vehicle through the glass roof at the time of a rollover.

Acquisition and Mergers

• In June 2019, Joyson Safety Systems (“JSS”), announced the formation of a Tri-Party Joint Venture to merge its two joint ventures in India. KSS Abhishek Safety Systems Private Limited (“KSSA”), a joint venture of JSS with Abhishek Industries, is being merged with Takata India Pvt. Ltd (“TIPL”). TIPL is a joint venture between ANAND Group and JSS. The new tri-party joint venture will be called “Joyson ANAND Abhishek Safety Systems Private Limited” (“JAASS”). The merger of the two entities is subject to the approval of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements

• In April 2019, ZF signed an investment agreement with the government of the city of Huadu, Guangzhou. ZF is going to build a new R&D center in Haudu as a base for developing automotive electronics, brakes, steering, safety systems, new energy vehicles, and driverless vehicles.

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