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.
| Scope | Textiles used in vehicles, including seat fabrics, carpets, headliners, airbag and seat belt fabrics, nonwoven acoustic layers and tyre cord. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Value 2025 | USD 34.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 35.5 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 55.2 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 4.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 14,557 million square metres |
| Volume 2036 | 21,507 million square metres |
| Average price 2026 | USD 2.44 per square metre |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Automotive Textile market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Automotive Textile market segmentation
By application
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat covers and upholstery | 30.0% | 28.6% | USD 10.7 bn | 4.0% |
| Airbags and seat belts | 24.0% | 25.2% | USD 8.5 bn | 5.0% |
| Carpets and floor | 16.0% | 15.2% | USD 5.7 bn | 4.0% |
| Headliners and trim | 12.0% | 12.0% | USD 4.3 bn | 4.5% |
| Nonwoven and acoustic | 12.0% | 13.8% | USD 4.3 bn | 6.0% |
| Tyre cord and others | 6.0% | 5.2% | USD 2.1 bn | 3.0% |
By material
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester | 48.0% | 45.8% | USD 17.1 bn | 4.0% |
| Nylon | 28.0% | 26.7% | USD 9.9 bn | 4.0% |
| Natural and blended | 8.0% | 6.3% | USD 2.8 bn | 2.0% |
| Specialty and recycled fibres | 16.0% | 21.2% | USD 5.7 bn | 7.5% |
By vehicle type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 79.0% | 76.0% | USD 28.1 bn | 4.1% |
| Light commercial vehicles | 11.0% | 12.0% | USD 3.9 bn | 5.4% |
| Heavy commercial vehicles and buses | 10.0% | 12.0% | USD 3.6 bn | 6.4% |
By fabric construction
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woven | 38.0% | 34.0% | USD 13.5 bn | 3.3% |
| Knitted | 29.0% | 29.0% | USD 10.3 bn | 4.5% |
| Nonwoven | 33.0% | 37.0% | USD 11.7 bn | 5.7% |
By grade
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48.0% | 42.0% | USD 17.1 bn | 3.1% |
| Premium | 31.0% | 33.0% | USD 11.0 bn | 5.2% |
| Technical performance | 21.0% | 25.0% | USD 7.5 bn | 6.3% |
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%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 11.0 bn | 31.0% | USD 18.5 bn | 5.3% |
| 2 | United States | USD 5.0 bn | 14.0% | USD 6.9 bn | 3.3% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 2.8 bn | 8.0% | USD 3.8 bn | 2.8% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 2.5 bn | 7.0% | USD 3.1 bn | 2.4% |
| 5 | India | USD 2.5 bn | 7.0% | USD 5.3 bn | 7.8% |
| 6 | South Korea | USD 1.4 bn | 4.0% | USD 2.0 bn | 3.4% |
| 7 | Mexico | USD 1.4 bn | 4.0% | USD 2.2 bn | 4.2% |
| 8 | Brazil | USD 1.1 bn | 3.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 3.8% |
| 9 | Spain | USD 888 mn | 2.5% | USD 1.2 bn | 3.2% |
| 10 | Thailand | USD 888 mn | 2.5% | USD 1.4 bn | 4.9% |
| 11 | Italy | USD 846 mn | 2.4% | USD 1.2 bn | 3.4% |
| 12 | United Kingdom | USD 682 mn | 1.9% | USD 949 mn | 3.4% |
| 13 | France | USD 551 mn | 1.6% | USD 761 mn | 3.3% |
| 14 | Canada | USD 444 mn | 1.2% | USD 618 mn | 3.4% |
| 15 | Russia | USD 355 mn | 1.0% | USD 497 mn | 3.4% |
| 16 | Turkey | USD 288 mn | 0.8% | USD 508 mn | 5.8% |
| 17 | Indonesia | USD 231 mn | 0.7% | USD 408 mn | 5.9% |
| 18 | Czech Republic | USD 188 mn | 0.5% | USD 331 mn | 5.8% |
| 19 | Poland | USD 149 mn | 0.4% | USD 265 mn | 5.9% |
| 20 | Argentina | USD 121 mn | 0.3% | USD 215 mn | 5.9% |
| 21 | Australia | USD 96 mn | 0.3% | USD 171 mn | 6.0% |
| 22 | Romania | USD 78 mn | 0.2% | USD 138 mn | 5.8% |
| 23 | Slovakia | USD 64 mn | 0.2% | USD 110 mn | 5.6% |
| 24 | Pakistan | USD 50 mn | 0.1% | USD 88 mn | 5.9% |
| 25 | Vietnam | USD 43 mn | 0.1% | USD 72 mn | 5.3% |
| Rest of world | USD 1.9 bn | 5.2% | USD 2.9 bn | 4.6% |
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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.
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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