Global Vehicle Airbag Yarn Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Vehicle Airbag Yarn market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1017 million in 2025 to US$ 1133 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.4% from 2026 to 2032.
Vehicle Airbag Yarns are high-strength fiber materials used in the manufacture of automotive airbags, designed to expand rapidly in the event of a collision to protect the occupants. These yarns are usually made of materials such as nylon or polyester, and have excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance, and abrasion resistance to ensure reliable operation under extreme conditions. The design and performance of airbag yarns directly affect the deployment speed and effectiveness of airbags, thus playing a vital protective role in accidents.
Upstream includes PA66 (e.g., adipic acid/HMDA chain) or PET (PTA/MEG to chips) plus additives; midstream covers melt-spinning, drawing and heat-setting with interlacing/twisting, oiling, in-line QC and lot traceability to meet airbag specs ; downstream comprises fabric weaving (flat-woven or OPW), air-impermeability finishing (silicone/film), cut & sew, and delivery to Tier-1 airbag module assembly.
In 2025, global vehicle airbag yarn production reached approximately 260 k units tons, with an average global market price is $4 per kg.
Airbag yarn is a specialized material used in automotive airbag systems. It is typically made from high-strength, heat-resistant synthetic fibers that are processed to ensure durability and performance under extreme conditions. The primary function of Airbag yarn is to support the rapid inflation and deployment of airbags in the event of a collision, providing critical safety protection for vehicle occupants. The cord is integral to the airbag's inflation system, ensuring that the airbag inflates properly and in a timely manner during a crash.
The design and composition of Airbag yarn are subject to stringent safety standards. Airbags must deploy within milliseconds of a collision, and the Airbag yarn must withstand the immense forces generated during this rapid inflation. For this reason, the cord is made from ultra-strong fibers such as aramid fibers (e.g., Kevlar) or polyester, which are known for their high tensile strength and heat resistance. These materials ensure that the Airbag yarn remains intact and functional during the deployment process, even under extreme pressure and heat.
During the inflation process, the Airbag yarn serves as a key component in connecting various parts of the airbag system. It helps to guide the airbag's inflation and ensures that the gas pressure is distributed evenly, allowing the airbag to deploy in the correct direction. The cord also needs to withstand rapid changes in gas pressure and maintain electrical conductivity, ensuring that the airbag triggering system functions reliably. Any failure in the Airbag yarn, such as breakage or electrical malfunction, could lead to a failure of the airbag to deploy, posing significant safety risks.
In addition to strength and heat resistance, Airbag yarns must also exhibit resistance to corrosion and aging. Over the course of the vehicle's lifetime, the Airbag yarn is exposed to a range of environmental conditions, including humidity, UV rays, and potential chemical exposure. To ensure long-term reliability, Airbag yarns are often treated with UV inhibitors and anti-oxidation agents, improving their resistance to wear and tear.
As automotive safety technology continues to evolve, airbag systems are becoming increasingly advanced, with smarter and more responsive triggering mechanisms. Airbag yarn technology is also advancing, with materials being developed to integrate more seamlessly with electronic control systems, allowing for more precise and efficient airbag deployment. Moreover, environmental concerns are driving the development of eco-friendly Airbag yarns made from recyclable and non-toxic materials, which may become an important trend in the future.
In conclusion, Airbag yarn plays a crucial role in the performance of automotive airbag systems. Its strength, heat resistance, and durability ensure that airbags can deploy effectively during a collision, providing essential protection for vehicle occupants. As automotive safety technologies improve and environmental concerns rise, Airbag yarns will continue to evolve, contributing to the development of safer and more sustainable automotive safety systems.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Vehicle Airbag Yarn Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Vehicle Airbag Yarn sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Vehicle Airbag Yarn sales for 2026 through 2032. With Vehicle Airbag Yarn sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Vehicle Airbag Yarn industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Vehicle Airbag Yarn landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Vehicle Airbag Yarn portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Vehicle Airbag Yarn market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Vehicle Airbag Yarn and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Vehicle Airbag Yarn.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Vehicle Airbag Yarn market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Nylon Airbag Yarns
Polyester Airbag Yarns
Segmentation by Airbag:
Driver Airbag (DAB)
Passenger Airbag (PAB)
Curtain Airbag (CAB)
Side Airbag (SAB)
Knee Airbag (KAB)
Segmentation by Vehicle:
Internal Combustion Engines
New Energy Vehicles
Segmentation by Application:
Passenger Car
Commercial Vehicle
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Toray
INVISTA
Indorama Ventures（PHP Fibers）
Asahi Kasei
Zhejiang Hailide New Material
Shenma Industrial
Hyosung Advanced Material
Far Eastern Group
Toyobo Indorama Advanced Fibers
Sinowin
Nexis Fibers
Zhejiang Unifull Industrial Fibre
Hengli Group
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Vehicle Airbag Yarn market?
What factors are driving Vehicle Airbag Yarn market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Vehicle Airbag Yarn market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Vehicle Airbag Yarn break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Vehicle Airbag Yarns are high-strength fiber materials used in the manufacture of automotive airbags, designed to expand rapidly in the event of a collision to protect the occupants. These yarns are usually made of materials such as nylon or polyester, and have excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance, and abrasion resistance to ensure reliable operation under extreme conditions. The design and performance of airbag yarns directly affect the deployment speed and effectiveness of airbags, thus playing a vital protective role in accidents.
Upstream includes PA66 (e.g., adipic acid/HMDA chain) or PET (PTA/MEG to chips) plus additives; midstream covers melt-spinning, drawing and heat-setting with interlacing/twisting, oiling, in-line QC and lot traceability to meet airbag specs ; downstream comprises fabric weaving (flat-woven or OPW), air-impermeability finishing (silicone/film), cut & sew, and delivery to Tier-1 airbag module assembly.
In 2025, global vehicle airbag yarn production reached approximately 260 k units tons, with an average global market price is $4 per kg.
Airbag yarn is a specialized material used in automotive airbag systems. It is typically made from high-strength, heat-resistant synthetic fibers that are processed to ensure durability and performance under extreme conditions. The primary function of Airbag yarn is to support the rapid inflation and deployment of airbags in the event of a collision, providing critical safety protection for vehicle occupants. The cord is integral to the airbag's inflation system, ensuring that the airbag inflates properly and in a timely manner during a crash.
The design and composition of Airbag yarn are subject to stringent safety standards. Airbags must deploy within milliseconds of a collision, and the Airbag yarn must withstand the immense forces generated during this rapid inflation. For this reason, the cord is made from ultra-strong fibers such as aramid fibers (e.g., Kevlar) or polyester, which are known for their high tensile strength and heat resistance. These materials ensure that the Airbag yarn remains intact and functional during the deployment process, even under extreme pressure and heat.
During the inflation process, the Airbag yarn serves as a key component in connecting various parts of the airbag system. It helps to guide the airbag's inflation and ensures that the gas pressure is distributed evenly, allowing the airbag to deploy in the correct direction. The cord also needs to withstand rapid changes in gas pressure and maintain electrical conductivity, ensuring that the airbag triggering system functions reliably. Any failure in the Airbag yarn, such as breakage or electrical malfunction, could lead to a failure of the airbag to deploy, posing significant safety risks.
In addition to strength and heat resistance, Airbag yarns must also exhibit resistance to corrosion and aging. Over the course of the vehicle's lifetime, the Airbag yarn is exposed to a range of environmental conditions, including humidity, UV rays, and potential chemical exposure. To ensure long-term reliability, Airbag yarns are often treated with UV inhibitors and anti-oxidation agents, improving their resistance to wear and tear.
As automotive safety technology continues to evolve, airbag systems are becoming increasingly advanced, with smarter and more responsive triggering mechanisms. Airbag yarn technology is also advancing, with materials being developed to integrate more seamlessly with electronic control systems, allowing for more precise and efficient airbag deployment. Moreover, environmental concerns are driving the development of eco-friendly Airbag yarns made from recyclable and non-toxic materials, which may become an important trend in the future.
In conclusion, Airbag yarn plays a crucial role in the performance of automotive airbag systems. Its strength, heat resistance, and durability ensure that airbags can deploy effectively during a collision, providing essential protection for vehicle occupants. As automotive safety technologies improve and environmental concerns rise, Airbag yarns will continue to evolve, contributing to the development of safer and more sustainable automotive safety systems.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Vehicle Airbag Yarn Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Vehicle Airbag Yarn sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Vehicle Airbag Yarn sales for 2026 through 2032. With Vehicle Airbag Yarn sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Vehicle Airbag Yarn industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Vehicle Airbag Yarn landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Vehicle Airbag Yarn portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Vehicle Airbag Yarn market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Vehicle Airbag Yarn and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Vehicle Airbag Yarn.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Vehicle Airbag Yarn market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Nylon Airbag Yarns
Polyester Airbag Yarns
Segmentation by Airbag:
Driver Airbag (DAB)
Passenger Airbag (PAB)
Curtain Airbag (CAB)
Side Airbag (SAB)
Knee Airbag (KAB)
Segmentation by Vehicle:
Internal Combustion Engines
New Energy Vehicles
Segmentation by Application:
Passenger Car
Commercial Vehicle
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Toray
INVISTA
Indorama Ventures（PHP Fibers）
Asahi Kasei
Zhejiang Hailide New Material
Shenma Industrial
Hyosung Advanced Material
Far Eastern Group
Toyobo Indorama Advanced Fibers
Sinowin
Nexis Fibers
Zhejiang Unifull Industrial Fibre
Hengli Group
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Vehicle Airbag Yarn market?
What factors are driving Vehicle Airbag Yarn market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Vehicle Airbag Yarn market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Vehicle Airbag Yarn break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
121 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Vehicle Airbag Yarn by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Vehicle Airbag Yarn by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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