Europe Automotive Headrest Market

Europe Automotive Headrest Market Size (2022-2027):

The Europe Automotive Headrest Market was worth US$ xx million in 2021 and is anticipated to reach a valuation of US$ xx million by 2027 and is predicted to register a CAGR of x.x% during 2022-2027.

Market Overview:

The automotive headrest is an active safety feature built into the car's seats. Automotive headrests are sometimes known as head restraints. In the event of an accident or sudden shock, headrests shield the driver and passengers, primarily from neck injuries. Depending on the driver's and passenger's height, the automatic headrest length can be altered. In addition, these headrests can be adjusted or removed from the top of the chairs as needed.

Market Drivers:

The Automotive headrest is mainly used for the safety of the passengers travelling in the vehicles. It prevents the passenger from neck injuries during a jerk in the vehicle. The growing awareness among individuals regarding the safety features of the headrest is the main factor contributing to the growth of the automotive headrest market in Europe. Furthermore, the Europe market for automotive headrests is experiencing a strong upsurge in potential due to rising consumer demand for luxury seating systems.

Additionally, the demand for leather headrests in luxury and other sedan and entry-level cars is boosting the European automotive headrests market. Moreover, the rising purchasing power and enhanced standard of living among middle-class people in major European countries are driving the automotive headrest market growth. In addition, the stringent government rules regarding the safety of passengers are further generating demand for automotive headrests in Europe. 

Market Restraints: 

Many consumers are demanding good quality leather headrests not only in luxury cars but also in entry-level and sedan-class cars. This may lead to a high cost of production of the headrests. Therefore, the high costs of production of good quality leather headrests may restrain the growth of the Europe automotive headrest market to a certain extent. 

Market Segmentation: 

Europe Automotive Headrest Market - By Product Type:

• Active Headrest
• Automatically Adjusting Headrest
• Manually Adjustable Headrest

The automatically adjusting headrest segment is expected to grow at the highest growth rate during the forecast period. An automatically adjusting headrest is a headrest that automatically changes its position when the seat is changed. 

Europe Automotive Headrest Market – By Application:

• Front Seat
• Rear Seat

During the forecast period, the front seat segment dominates the Europe Automotive Headrest Market. 

Europe Automotive Headrest Market - By Vehicle Type:

• Commercial Vehicle
• Passenger Car

The passenger car segment is expected to dominate the Europe automotive headrest market during the forecast period due to the rising sales of luxury vehicles in Europe. Additionally, the rising disposable income and the enhancing lifestyles of European people further accelerate the segment’s growth.

Europe Automotive Headrest Market - By Country:

• UK
• Germany
• Italy
• France
• Spain
• Sweden 
• Denmark
• Poland
• Switzerland
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe

Germany is anticipated to hold the biggest market share in the Europe Automotive Headrest Market during the projected period. Germany is Europe's largest market for the production and sales of automobiles. Additionally, Germany is a global leader in high-tech automotive products. In 2021, German auto companies produced more than 3.1 million passenger cars and 351,000 commercial vehicles, making Germany the region's top auto producer. The country's highest R&D infrastructure, extensive industry value chain integration, and highly skilled workforce produce a remarkable automotive environment on a global scale.

COVID-19 Impact on the Europe Automotive Headrest Market:

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the automotive headrest market in Europe. The lockdowns forced many automotive companies to the shutdown in the region, ultimately resulting in the production of the vehicles. During the pandemic, the negative impact on the automotive industry hampered the headrest market. However, the market gained momentum after the lockdown mandates were lifted, leading to a notable increase in the revenue of passenger and commercial vehicles across all industries and enabling the automobile market to resume operations.

Market Key Players:

1. Faurecia 
2. Jifeng Automotive
3. Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co
4. Johnson Controls
5. Huntsman Corporation
6. Sumitomo Riko
7. GRAMMER
8. Martur
9. Toyata Boshoku
10. TS TECH

Market Key Development:

• In May 2022, the German company Grammer AG, with headquarters in Ursensollen, introduced the Roadtiger truck seat to the Chinese aftermarket. The Roadtiger driver seat is based on Grammer's air-suspended MSG 115 series and is now available for retrofitting. In addition, a unique version of Grammer's OEM MSG90.6 truck seat with a red seat cover and a black or white tiger head embroidered on the headrest is being released to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger.
• In January 2022, Faurecia acquired Hella and announced ‘Forvia’ as the newly united group's name. FORVIA is shaping safe, sustainable, sophisticated, and personalized mobility for today and future generations.
• In January 2022, The joint venture "Brose Sitech" for seat systems was launched by Brose and Volkswagen. The joint venture between the cooperation partners Brose and Volkswagen was ideally positioned to handle the challenges of the evolving automotive sector.