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Automotive Textile Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global automotive textile market is worth USD 35.5 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 55.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Seat covers and upholstery is the largest by application segment.

USD 35.5 bnMarket size 2026
USD 55.2 bnForecast 2036
4.5%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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Market overview

The global automotive textile market is worth USD 35.5 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 55.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Seat covers and upholstery is the largest by application segment.

ScopeTextiles used in vehicles, including seat fabrics, carpets, headliners, airbag and seat belt fabrics, nonwoven acoustic layers and tyre cord.
IndustryAutomotive
Value 2025USD 34.0 bn
Value 2026USD 35.5 bn
Value 2036USD 55.2 bn
CAGR 2026-20364.5%
Volume 202614,557 million square metres
Volume 203621,507 million square metres
Average price 2026USD 2.44 per square metre
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Automotive Textile market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global automotive textile market is forecast to grow from USD 35.5 bn in 2026 to USD 55.2 bn by 2036, a rise of 55%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 4.5%
Automotive Textile market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 34.0 bn; 2026: USD 35.5 bn; 2027: USD 37.1 bn; 2028: USD 38.8 bn; 2029: USD 40.5 bn; 2030: USD 42.4 bn; 2031: USD 44.3 bn; 2032: USD 46.3 bn; 2033: USD 48.4 bn; 2034: USD 50.5 bn; 2035: USD 52.8 bn; 2036: USD 55.2 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 4.5%.202535.5 bn202644.3 bn203155.2 bn20364.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 35.5 bn
2027USD 37.1 bn
2028USD 38.8 bn
2029USD 40.5 bn
2030USD 42.4 bn
2031USD 44.3 bn
2032USD 46.3 bn
2033USD 48.4 bn
2034USD 50.5 bn
2035USD 52.8 bn
2036USD 55.2 bn

Automotive Textile market segmentation

By application

Exhibit 2Seat covers and upholstery is the largest segment by application, with 30.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by application
Automotive Textile market share by application, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by application. Seat covers and upholstery: 30.0%; Airbags and seat belts: 24.0%; Carpets and floor: 16.0%; Headliners and trim: 12.0%; Nonwoven and acoustic: 12.0%; Tyre cord and others: 6.0%.Seat covers and upholstery30.0%Airbags and seat belts24.0%Carpets and floor16.0%Headliners and trim12.0%Nonwoven and acoustic12.0%Tyre cord and others6.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Seat covers and upholstery30.0%28.6%USD 10.7 bn4.0%
Airbags and seat belts24.0%25.2%USD 8.5 bn5.0%
Carpets and floor16.0%15.2%USD 5.7 bn4.0%
Headliners and trim12.0%12.0%USD 4.3 bn4.5%
Nonwoven and acoustic12.0%13.8%USD 4.3 bn6.0%
Tyre cord and others6.0%5.2%USD 2.1 bn3.0%

By material

Exhibit 3Polyester adds the most revenue by material, growing from USD 17.1 bn in 2026 to USD 25.3 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by material, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Automotive Textile market by material, 2026 and 2036Revenue by material in 2026 and 2036. Polyester: USD 17.1 bn in 2026, USD 25.3 bn in 2036, change +48%; Nylon: USD 9.9 bn in 2026, USD 14.7 bn in 2036, change +48%; Specialty and recycled fibres: USD 5.7 bn in 2026, USD 11.7 bn in 2036, change +106%; Natural and blended: USD 2.8 bn in 2026, USD 3.5 bn in 2036, change +22%.20262036 forecastChangePolyester+48%17.1 bn25.3 bnNylon+48%9.9 bn14.7 bnSpecialty and recycled fibres+106%5.7 bn11.7 bnNatural and blended+22%2.8 bn3.5 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Polyester48.0%45.8%USD 17.1 bn4.0%
Nylon28.0%26.7%USD 9.9 bn4.0%
Natural and blended8.0%6.3%USD 2.8 bn2.0%
Specialty and recycled fibres16.0%21.2%USD 5.7 bn7.5%

By vehicle type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Passenger cars79.0%76.0%USD 28.1 bn4.1%
Light commercial vehicles11.0%12.0%USD 3.9 bn5.4%
Heavy commercial vehicles and buses10.0%12.0%USD 3.6 bn6.4%

By fabric construction

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Woven38.0%34.0%USD 13.5 bn3.3%
Knitted29.0%29.0%USD 10.3 bn4.5%
Nonwoven33.0%37.0%USD 11.7 bn5.7%

By grade

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Standard48.0%42.0%USD 17.1 bn3.1%
Premium31.0%33.0%USD 11.0 bn5.2%
Technical performance21.0%25.0%USD 7.5 bn6.3%

Top 25 countries for automotive textile by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 83.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.8%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 11.0 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 53.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Automotive Textile market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 11.0 bn, 31.0%; United States: USD 5.0 bn, 14.0%; Germany: USD 2.8 bn, 8.0%; Japan: USD 2.5 bn, 7.0%; India: USD 2.5 bn, 7.0%; South Korea: USD 1.4 bn, 4.0%; Mexico: USD 1.4 bn, 4.0%; Brazil: USD 1.1 bn, 3.0%; Spain: USD 888 mn, 2.5%; Thailand: USD 888 mn, 2.5%.China11.0 bn 31.0%United States5.0 bn 14.0%Germany2.8 bn 8.0%Japan2.5 bn 7.0%India2.5 bn 7.0%South Korea1.4 bn 4.0%Mexico1.4 bn 4.0%Brazil1.1 bn 3.0%Spain888 mn 2.5%Thailand888 mn 2.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 11.0 bn31.0%USD 18.5 bn5.3%
2United StatesUSD 5.0 bn14.0%USD 6.9 bn3.3%
3GermanyUSD 2.8 bn8.0%USD 3.8 bn2.8%
4JapanUSD 2.5 bn7.0%USD 3.1 bn2.4%
5IndiaUSD 2.5 bn7.0%USD 5.3 bn7.8%
6South KoreaUSD 1.4 bn4.0%USD 2.0 bn3.4%
7MexicoUSD 1.4 bn4.0%USD 2.2 bn4.2%
8BrazilUSD 1.1 bn3.0%USD 1.5 bn3.8%
9SpainUSD 888 mn2.5%USD 1.2 bn3.2%
10ThailandUSD 888 mn2.5%USD 1.4 bn4.9%
11ItalyUSD 846 mn2.4%USD 1.2 bn3.4%
12United KingdomUSD 682 mn1.9%USD 949 mn3.4%
13FranceUSD 551 mn1.6%USD 761 mn3.3%
14CanadaUSD 444 mn1.2%USD 618 mn3.4%
15RussiaUSD 355 mn1.0%USD 497 mn3.4%
16TurkeyUSD 288 mn0.8%USD 508 mn5.8%
17IndonesiaUSD 231 mn0.7%USD 408 mn5.9%
18Czech RepublicUSD 188 mn0.5%USD 331 mn5.8%
19PolandUSD 149 mn0.4%USD 265 mn5.9%
20ArgentinaUSD 121 mn0.3%USD 215 mn5.9%
21AustraliaUSD 96 mn0.3%USD 171 mn6.0%
22RomaniaUSD 78 mn0.2%USD 138 mn5.8%
23SlovakiaUSD 64 mn0.2%USD 110 mn5.6%
24PakistanUSD 50 mn0.1%USD 88 mn5.9%
25VietnamUSD 43 mn0.1%USD 72 mn5.3%
Rest of worldUSD 1.9 bn5.2%USD 2.9 bn4.6%
Exhibit 5China and India account for 53% of the USD 19.6 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Automotive Textile market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 35.5 bn. China: +USD 7.5 bn; India: +USD 2.8 bn; United States: +USD 1.9 bn; Germany: +USD 910 mn; Mexico: +USD 731 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 4.7 bn; Rest of world: +USD 1.1 bn. Market value 2036: USD 55.2 bn.Market value 202635.5 bnChina+7.5 bnIndia+2.8 bnUnited States+1.9 bnGermany+910 mnMexico+731 mn20 other countries+4.7 bnRest of world+1.1 bnMarket value 203655.2 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Lear
  • Adient
  • Autoliv
  • Toray Industries
  • Seiren
  • Milliken and Company

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Sage Automotive Interiors
  • Toyota Boshoku
  • Hyosung Advanced Materials
  • Asahi Kasei
  • Teijin
  • Toyobo
  • Kuraray

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Kolon Industries
  • Mayur Uniquoters
  • Alcantara
  • Haartz Corporation
  • Ultrafabrics

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the automotive textile market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by application, by material, by vehicle type, by fabric construction, by grade. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the automotive textile market?

The global automotive textile market is estimated at USD 34.0 bn in 2025 and USD 35.5 bn in 2026.

How fast will the automotive textile market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 55.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 19.6 bn.

Which country is the largest market for automotive textile?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 11.0 bn in 2026, 31.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 53.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 7.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which automotive textile segment is largest?

In the by application split, Seat covers and upholstery is the largest segment with 30.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading automotive textile companies?

Global leaders include Lear, Adient, Autoliv, Toray Industries.

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