Seats for vehicles in the European Union

The market for vehicle seats is changing globally. Increases in the demand for lightweight products and increasing concern for safety and cost reduction are generating new designs and encouraging the use of innovative materials. Although suppliers from developing countries are not yet in a position to manufacture complete passenger seats, there is a market for metal frames, textiles, foams and other materials. This report therefore explains the potential and most relevant trends in the European automotive seat market, as well as their implications for lower-tier suppliers.