Aircraft Seat Upholstery Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The aircraft seat upholstery market stood at USD 1.85 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.78 Billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 7.40% in the forecast period of 2025-2034.

The aircraft seat upholstery adds to the passengers’ comfort during the shift. The aircraft uses units of upholstery that offer commitment as well as the most unusual quality for the consumers’ satisfaction. The aircraft seat upholstery plays an essential role in the maintenance cycle and cabin interior repair. In the forthcoming years, the increasing preference for premium economy seats over passenger aircraft and the growing demand for personalized first-class and business-class seats are expected to drive the industry.

Market Segmentation

The aircraft seat upholstery industry can be divided on the basis of segments like aircraft type, seat type, material, and seat cover type.

The industry can be broadly categorised on the basis of aircraft type into:

• Narrow-Body Aircraft (NBA)
• Wide-Body Aircraft (WBA)
• Very Large Aircraft (VLA)
• Business Jets
• Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA)
• Helicopters
• General Aviation Aircraft

The industry can be divided based on seat type into:

• First Class
• Business Class
• Premium Class
• Economy Class

The industry can be segmented on the basis of material into:

• Fabric
• Vinyl
• Leather

The industry can be divided based on seat cover type into:

• Bottom Covers
• Backrests
• Seat Rear Pockets
• Headrests
• Armrests

Looks into the regional markets of aircraft seat upholstery like:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Analysis

Most of the fabrics used for seat covers are of the premium economy class and economy class. With the increasing demand for premium economy class seats from business travellers, there is a growing demand for seating comfort owing to its cheaper ticket price compared to business class seats, which is further fuelling the market growth for aircraft seat upholstery fabric. It is estimated that the aircraft seat upholstery aftermarket will account for a larger market share in the forecast period. Due to the growing airline passenger traffic and the increasing number of long-haul flights across the globe, the aftermarket segment is also expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, resulting in a growing need for regular seat upholstery repair and replacement. The North America aircraft seat upholstery market is driven primarily by the increasing number of commercial and general aviation aircraft deliveries. The changing demographics and rising disposable income in the area drive the demand for air travel, as a consequence of increasing airline passenger traffic, leading to the need for regular maintenance and replacement of seat upholstery for aircraft.

Competitive Landscape

The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global aircraft seat upholstery market, looking into their capacity, competitive landscape, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:

• Lantal Textiles Ltd.
• Franklin Products, Inc.
• ACM Aircraft Cabin Modification GmbH
• Spectra Interior Products
• Tritex Corporation
• Others

The EMR report gives an in-depth insight into the industry by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.
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