ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2025-2033)

Global ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market Size & Forecast

The Global ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market was valued at USD 6949.23 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of around 6.42% during the forecast period (2025-2033F), driven by the rising vehicle production & electrification and stringent safety regulations.

ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market Analysis

The ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market is a specialized fabric and webbing type that is engineered to be safe, durable, and comfortable to be used both in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and in the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) market. The materials used to make seatbelts are designed to provide high tensile performance, abrasion resistance, and resistance to flame, as well as passenger safety during crash and impact events. The products available in the market are a diverse range of products, such as polyester webbing, nylon seatbelt fabrics, aramid reinforced products, and bio-based materials that are environmentally friendly to enable them to meet the safety requirements of the automotive industry. Also, market demand is being driven by the increased attention to compliance with safety, crashworthiness, and higher-order restraint systems of passenger and commercial vehicles. In addition, the current trend in adopting modern, efficient, and environmentally sustainable safety solutions is being influenced by the growing interplay between lightweight, sustainable, and recyclable seatbelt materials on both ICE and BEV platforms.

Global ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market Trends

This section discusses the key market trends that are influencing the various segments of the global ICE & BEV seatbelt material market, as found by our team of research experts.

Adoption of Smart and Sensor-Integrated Seatbelts

The adoption of smart and sensor-integrated seatbelts is one of the most promising upcoming trends in the ICE and BEV seatbelt material market. These systems may be able to detect real-time belt tension, occupancy, usage, and exchange information with vehicle safety systems to adjust dynamically in case of a crash event. As an example, in June 2025, Volvo will have an example when it has a "multi-adaptive safety belt" on its future EX60 EV, which will be able to identify 11 load-limiting profiles using sensor data (body shape, seating position, crash metrics) and choose the best one to secure the maximum protection.

Another one: Active Control Retractor (ACR), technology by ZF, vibrates or pre-tensions the belt according to the dynamics of the vehicle to improve occupant warning and control. The stricter safety regulations, increasing consumer demands on so-called connected safety, and the trend of integrated, intelligent vehicle architectures are the driving forces behind this trend. Seatbelt systems are no longer simple mechanical boxes, but adaptive, active safety systems that are becoming more sensor-laden and computer-controlled as vehicles rely less on mechanical engineering and more on software engineering.

ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Industry Segmentation

This section provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global ICE & BEV seatbelt material market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033.

The Polyester Segment Dominates the Global ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market

Based on the material type, the global ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market is segmented into nylon, polyester, and polypropylene. Among these, the polyester segment dominated the market and is expected to dominate in the forecast period. This is attributed to its high tensile strength, high abrasion resistance, low stretch under load, and also good UV and heat resistance, making it the most popular material in the manufacture of seatbelts. Polyester webbing is extremely popular with automotive OEMs in both ICE and BEV applications as it provides a balance of durability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Its consistency in providing safety to passengers in situations involving crashes and adherence to high standards of international safety have made polyester the preferred choice when it comes to the production of seatbelts. The nylon segment, though relatively smaller, is likely to enjoy gradual adoption, owing to its large impact resistance, flexibility, and soft feel, which offers greater comfort to the passengers.

The Retractor Assembly Segment Dominates the Global ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market.

Based on the component type, the global ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market is categorized into anchor point, buckle assembly, retractor assembly, and webbing. The retractor assembly segment dominated the market, as it forms the core feature of a seatbelt system, which influences automatic adjustment, tension control, and ensures a security level in locking during sudden deceleration or collisions. A more sophisticated feature that is being added to retractor assemblies is emergency locking retractors (ELR), pre-tensioners, and load limiters, which have substantially increased the safety and comfort of passengers. The increasing use of electronic sensors and smart-safety technologies, particularly in BEVs where high-level occupant protection is a major differentiator, is creating demand for innovative and intelligent retractor systems. This high usage in both ICE and BEV vehicles makes retractor assemblies the most popular type of component in the marketplace.

Asia Pacific holds the largest market share in the Global ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material market

The Asia Pacific region is the largest in the world in the automotive seatbelt material, with the high volume of vehicle production, fast urbanization, and growing disposable income that have greatly boosted the number of vehicles per household in the various countries, such as China, India, and Japan. China had the highest market share in the world in the year 2024, and the nation was projected to produce nearly 33.8 percent of the global vehicle production. It is a market leader in the internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. The high demand for compact SUVs in the Asia Pacific markets is led by OEMs like Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Mahindra, MG Motors, and other local manufacturers, with many of the new models including captain seats in the middle rows, each fitted with individual seatbelt retractors to protect the occupants better. Whereas economy models, especially ICE, offer front captain seat retractors or rear bench seat retractors, the increasing popularity of premium vehicles in the Asia Pacific market has led to the introduction of retractors in the rear and even third-row seats to ensure a high level of safety requirements.

China held a Dominant share of the Asia Pacific ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market in 2024

China was the leading manufacturer of the ICE and BEV seatbelt material in the Asia Pacific. This is because it is the largest car manufacturer in the world, and it is backed by the highest producing automakers like BYD, SAIC Motor, and Geely that spur tremendous demand for high-performance seatbelt materials. The intensive interest of the country in electrifying vehicles, supported by governmental incentives and policies that encourage new energy vehicles (NEVs), also accelerates the process of implementing lightweight, recyclable, and more advanced fabrics in the seatbelts of BEVs. Moreover, China is enjoying a strong ecosystem of manufacturing, availability of raw materials, and a high rate of development in the field of textile engineering and manufacturing of safety components that have further enhanced its competitiveness in the international market. The ongoing investments in research and development and the partnership with other suppliers of safety systems worldwide improve the progress of smart and sensor-based seat-belt technologies that meet the increased safety standards. High-scale vehicle production, high BEV penetration, and emphasis on sustainable materials have placed China in a lead and rapidly expanding role in the international ICE and                BEV        seatbelt               material               market.

ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Industry Competitive Landscape

The global ICE & BEV seatbelt material market is competitive, with several global and international market players. The key players are adopting different growth strategies to enhance their market presence, such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, geographical expansions, and mergers and acquisitions.

Top ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market Companies

Some of the major players in the market are Autoliv, Joyson Safety Systems, Belt-tech, Bxseatbelts, Coats Group plc, Country Brook Design, Daicel Corporation, Berger GmbH & Co. Holding KG, GOOD SUCCESS CORP., and GWR Safety Systems.

Recent Developments in the ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market

• In December 2024, ZF LIFETEC's electro-locking system, an electromechanical upgrade to traditional seatbelt locking mechanisms, replaced the steel ball sensor with an electromagnetic coil controlled by a central ECU. It enhances safety via pre-crash triggering (synced with ADAS) and improves comfort by reducing unwanted locking on rough roads.

• In September 2024, Holmbergs filed for insolvency for its Romanian subsidiary company, Te-Rox Prod, which was acquired in early 2020 to produce child car seat components and seatbelts. The insolvency was filed due to increasing energy/labor costs and Europe’s regulatory challenges for the expensive recertifications.

Global ICE & BEV Seatbelt Material Market Report Coverage

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