Global Bus Seat Market Size By Component (Frame, Upholstery), By Seat Type (Regular Passenger Seat, Recliner Seat), By Bus Type (Transit Bus, Coach Bus), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Bus Seat Market Size And Forecast

Bus Seat Market size was valued at USD 12.95 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 19.58 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

The increasing growth of electric buses across the globe is one of the key factors that is driving the growth of the market. Furthermore, rapid urbanization coupled with increasing population is also some of the key factors that are significantly contributed to the growth of the market. The Global Bus Seat 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 Bus Seat Market Definition

The bus seats are generally made up of a special fabric and unique pattern. This is mainly because it helps them stain and spill-proof, wear and tear and look fresh without the need for much maintenance. Polyester, genuine leather, pigmented smooth leather, and artificial leather are some of the types of fabrics that are generally used for bus seats. Premium-quality bus seats have all sorts of features such as soundproof, lightweight material, foam fire retardant, extra cushioning, cup holder, calf support, charging port, and a comfortable headrest.

There is a requirement for different bus seats for the different buses. Nowadays, the bus seats have become very important for the passengers, who travel on long journeys. There are two types of air seat cushions which are passive and active air cushions. The active air cushion comes with an air control system, which controls the inflation and the air release by using a microprocessor. The passive air cushion system provides an extremely simple and lightweight seat construction.

Global Bus Seat Market Overview

The global bus seat industry is experiencing high growth in the past few years. Rising population coupled with rapid urbanization across the globe is some of the factors that are driving the demand for more buses, which is simultaneously driving the growth of the Bus Seat Market. In addition to this, increasing government regulation to integrate the child seats in the buses to enhance the safety of the children further bolstering the market’s growth. Moreover, the rising replacement of old bus seats with new and advanced bus seats is providing growth opportunities for the key players. There is a rising integration of the advanced technologies in the bus seats which is anticipated to offer various growth opportunities for the key companies over the forecast period. Furthermore, as more and more electric and hybrid buses are being launched and adopted in different countries, the demand for bus seats is growing exponentially.

However, the stringent government regulation present in the market for the development of bus seats is one of the key factors which could hinder the growth of the market over the forecast period. There is a number of standards such as regulations on belt fixing, strength, or material flammability, making the development and homologation of bus seats a complicated and long-lasting process. The manufacturing companies first have to develop the prototype that goes through a number of tests, and as soon as the homologation is approved, the companies produce the whole set which is put on the bus.

Global Bus Seat Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Bus Seat Market is segmented on the basis of Component, Seat Type, Bus Type, and Geography.

By Component

• Frame• Upholstery• Other Accessories

Based on Component, the market is segmented into the frame, upholstery, and other accessories. The upholstery segment is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Increasing preference for light-weight seats for buses is one of the key factors that is driving the growth of upholstery in the upcoming years. The frame segment accounted for the largest market share in 2021. The frame is the key component of the seats as it provides strength and support to the padding and other accessories in the bus seats.

By Seat Type

• Regular Passenger Seat• Recliner Seat• Folding Seat• Bus Driver Seat• Integrated Child Seat

Based on Seat Type, the market is segmented into the regular passenger seat, recliner seat, folding seat, bus driver seat, and integrated child seat. Regular passenger seats held the major market share in the global Bus Seat Market in 2021, as these types of seats are used in almost all types of passenger buses. These seats provide the occupancy capacity in buses, which also improves convenience throughout the journey and passenger comfort. The integrated child seat segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period. This is mainly due to increasingly stringent government regulations to install child seats to improve the safety of the children.

By Bus Type

• Transit bus• Coach bus• School Bus• Transfer Bus• Other

Based on Bus Type, the market is segmented into transit buses, coach buses, school buses, transfer buses, and others. The transit bus segment held the largest market share in the year 2021. The rising growth of the on-demand bus transits across the globe is a primary factor that is driving the demand for bus seats. Furthermore, increasing demand for transportation in urban areas due to rising population and alteration in travel patterns, further propelling the market’s growth.

By Geography

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

On the basis of Regional Analysis, the Global Bus Seat Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia Pacific region accounted for the major market share in the global Bus Seat Market. Buses are the main mode of transportation across the many countries of the region. China, India, Japan, and South Korea are some of the major countries for the growth of the Bus Seat Market. China is by far the leader in terms of the deployment of electric buses, and according to IES, the country has more than 421,000 electric buses circulating in Chinese cities in 2021. Rising favorable government regulation for bus transportation is boosting the market’s growth in the region. In addition to this, the rising focus on the electric bus mainly in South Korea and China further propels the growth of bus seats in the Asia Pacific region.

Key Players

The “Global Bus Seat Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are GRAMMER AG, Freedman Seating Company, Magna International Inc., NHK Springs, Adient, ISRINGHAUSEN GmbH, Faurecia, Lear Corporation, Franz Keil GmbH, Toyota Boshoku, Tachi-S, Minda Industries, Lazzerini SRL, and Commercial Vehicle Group.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated for such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight to the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In September 2021, GRAMMER AG announced that Otokar/Iveco, a bus manufacturer awarded the contract to the company to supply high-quality bus driver seats to Otokar, Turkey.

• In October 2021, Lear Corporation announced the plan to acquire all of Kongsberg Automotive’s Interior Comfort Systems (ICS) business units.

• In March 2019, Auto component maker Minda Industries announced that its flagship company UNO MINDA, a leading Tier-1 automotive systems manufacturer merged with Harita Seating Systems Ltd. (HSSL).

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