The aircraft seat upholstery market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the past few years, the market size for aircraft seat upholstery has witnessed significant growth. It is projected to expand from $1.81 billion in 2024 to $1.91 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.
This growth during the historical period can be accredited to material innovations, improved passenger comfort and experience, advancements in durability, changes in aesthetic design, and initiatives to reduce weight.
The aircraft seat upholstery market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for the aircraft seat upholstery market size to experience robust growth in the upcoming years. Market value is projected to reach $2.34 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.
Factors driving this projected growth during the forecast period include increasing air travel and market expansion, heightened focus on passenger comfort, advancements in materials, and commitment to sustainability and environmentally-friendly solutions. In addition, aesthetic and design evolution is anticipated. Key trends for the forecast period include upkeep and hygiene innovations, integration of artificial intelligence and smart features, continual evolution of design and aesthetic, and digital implementation in upholstery, as well as progress in ergonomics and comfort.
The rise in demand for air conveyance is projected to underpin the expansion of the aircraft seat upholstery market. Air transport entails getting from one place to another using various types of aircraft, primarily airplanes. Offering a multiplicity of features including comfort to passengers, aesthetics, safety, easy maintenance, durability, and weight considerations, aircraft seat upholstery plays a decisive role in air travel. For example, as the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a US-based global airline industry trade association, observed in January 2024, there had been a 36.9% surge in total air travel traffic in 2023 against 2022. Also seen in December 2023 was a 24.2% climb in international traffic year-on-year, along with a 27.0% rise in domestic traffic. Consequently, the growth of the aircraft seat upholstery market is being spurred by ever-increasing air travel demand.
The aircraft seat upholstery market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Seat Type: Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, First Class
2) By Material: Leather, Vinyl, Fabric
3) By Aircraft Type: Wide-Body Aircraft, Business Jet, Regional Transport Aircraft
4) By End-User: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), After market
Subsegments:
1) By Economy Class: Standard Upholstery, Lightweight Upholstery
2) By Premium Economy Class: Enhanced Comfort Upholstery, Multi-Functional Upholstery
3) By Business Class: Luxury Upholstery, Reclining Seat Upholstery
4) By First Class: High-End Luxury Upholstery, Customizable Upholstery Options
Leading firms in the aircraft seat upholstery industry are creating groundbreaking items like high-performance materials in order to expand their customer reach, boost sales and increase revenue. High-performance fabric, crafted to endure heavy usage and high stress, is commonly used in upholstery, outdoor furniture, and other areas where resilience is key. In June 2022, for example, Ultrafabrics LLC, an American textile product manufacturing company, debuted a novel fabric solution titled Atago. This is an innovative, flame-resistant, high-performance fabric designed for a wide range of uses, including aircraft seat upholstery. The Atago fabric is a mixture of aramid and polyester fibres, with aramid known for its toughness and heat resistance and polyester for its longevity and flexibility. These characteristics make Atago perfect for use as aircraft seat upholstery, able to endure the high heat and tough conditions in airplane cabins. Beyond its resistance to fire, Atago is resistant to stains and easy to maintain, making it well-suited to handle the wear-and-tear inflicted by passengers.
Major companies operating in the aircraft seat upholstery market report are:
• Airbus S.A.S.
• Collins Aerospace
• Safran S.A.
• Stelia Aerospace
• Jamco Corporation
• Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited
• Astronics Corporation
• Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited
• Recaro Group
• Ipeco Holdings
• AIM Aerospace Inc.
• Thompson Aero Seating Ltd.
• Aerotex Interiors Inc.
• Lantal Textiles AG
• Aviointeriors S.p.A
• Geven S.p.A.
• Boeing Encore Interiors LLC
• Acro Aircraft Seating Ltd.
• Belgraver BV
• International Aero Services
• TSI Seats
• Botany Weaving Mill Ltd.
• Wesco Manufacturing Inc.
• Expliseat SAS
• ACC Interiors Ltd.
• B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH
• OmnAvia Interiors LLC
• Tapis Corp
• Tritex Corporation
• Perrone Aerospace
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the aircraft seat upholstery market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft seat upholstery market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa