Automotive Headliners Market Size By Material (Plastic, Fabrics), By Vehicle (Passenger Cars, LCV, HCV), By Distribution Channel (OEM, Aftermarket), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market

Automotive Headliners Market Size By Material (Plastic, Fabrics), By Vehicle (Passenger Cars, LCV, HCV), By Distribution Channel (OEM, Aftermarket), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2020 - 2026

The automotive headliners market is anticipated to foresee immense growth owing to the rising vehicle modification activities, ongoing demand for passenger cars, and technological advancements. A headliner is a combination of an inner rigid substrate, an outer layer of fabric, as well as an inner foam backing.



It is usually stuck on to the roof of a vehicle, further enhancing the interior appeal, and provide an element of insulation. Automotive headliners are generally required to be produced from lightweight materials and need to be soil resistant as well.

Automotive headliners are considered as one of the most significant aspects of a car’s interior. Apart from offering sound and vibration damping, and integration of lighting, these are known to provide safety during the time of crash. Today, numerous technological advancements have further led to the development of high-end modular headliners which are equipped with several functions and are also modularized.

Maintenance of automotive headliners is also important aspect of the industry growth, as it protects the headliners against dirt that might harm the specific material used in headliners. Cleaning is an integral part of headliner maintenance and needs to be done using safe upholstery cleaner and a microfiber piece of cloth.

The automotive headliners market is divided into different segments in terms of material, vehicle type, distribution channel, and regional landscape.

In terms of vehicle type, the overall automotive headliners market is categorized into light commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and heavy commercial vehicles. Among these, passenger cars segment will account for account for 65% of the global industry share by the end of the forecast time period. Additionally, luxury PCVs are expected to grow at a rapid rate which will further stimulate the market growth. Likewise, significant growth in electric offerings will support the segmental growth.

From a regional frame of reference, Middle East & Africa region will witness around 4% CAGR over the forecast timeframe. Rising demand for passenger cars, especially the luxury and sports cars coupled with rising vehicle modification activities will drive the regional product demand. In addition, the removal of ban on female drives across Saudi Arabia in the year 2018, will prove to be beneficial for the automotive industry across the region over the coming years.

The COVID-19 pandemic has majorly impacted the automotive industry on a global level. In fact, the MEA automotive sector has been identified as one of the most affected markets among others. However, as per reports, the transport mobility sector and automotive sector across the GCC is slated to witness some new changes post the COVID-19 period, with the emergence of new business models across the region. The new changes are likely to shape the growth of automotive industry in the upcoming years.