Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market: Focus on Vinyl, Leather, Fabric, and Other Alternatives

Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market: Focus on Vinyl, Leather, Fabric, and Other Alternatives


Introduction to Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market

The Asia-Pacific surface materials for transportation market is projected to reach $38.87 billion by 2033 from $18.26 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 7.84% during the forecast period 2023-2033. Surface materials including upholstery, dashboards, and headliners are in high demand in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) transportation market as important industries like automotive, rail, marine, and aviation continue to grow. From 2023 to 2033, the market is anticipated to increase due to the growing usage of surface materials, especially in the automotive industry in major APAC economies including China, India, Japan, and South Korea. The growing popularity of aftermarket customization is also driving up demand for surface materials, particularly for materials like textiles, leather, both synthetic and natural, and non-wovens. This will probably spur market expansion together with the region's increasing car production. Consumer uptake, however, may be hampered by issues like growing installation costs and volatile raw material prices in the price-sensitive APAC market.

Market Introduction

The market for surface materials for transportation in Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to develop significantly due to the growth of important industries like aviation, rail, automobile, and marine. With the region rapidly industrializing, becoming more urbanized, and seeing a rise in consumer demand for cutting-edge transportation solutions, surface materials such as upholstery, dashboards, headliners, and floors are in high demand.

This expansion is being driven by major economies such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea, with the automotive sector being particularly important. The need for surface materials including textiles, synthetic and natural leather, and non-wovens is rising as a result of both the expanding aftermarket customisation trend and the rising vehicle production. Market growth is fueled by the widespread usage of these materials in car interiors to improve durability, comfort, and aesthetics.

Additionally, the region’s focus on sustainability is driving the development of eco-friendly surface materials, matching with global trends toward lowering carbon footprints. Notwithstanding, certain obstacles such as volatile raw material prices and escalating installation expenses in the price-sensitive Asia-Pacific market may influence customer adoption.

Despite these obstacles, it is anticipated that between 2023 and 2033, the surface materials market in the APAC region will continue to rise due to ongoing technical advancements and the growing significance of individualized transportation solutions.

Market Segmentation

Segmentation 1: by Application

Upholstery
Headliner
Dashboard
Others

Segmentation 2: by Sales Channel

OEM
Aftermarket

Segmentation 3: by End-Use Industry

Automotive
Marine
Aviation
Rail

Segmentation 4: by Material Type

Vinyl
Leather
Fabric
Other Sustatinable Alternatives

Segmentation 5: by Region

Asia-Pacific - China, Japan, Australia, South Korea, India, and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific

How can this report add value to an organization?

Product/Innovation Strategy:The product segment helps the reader understand the different surface materials, various sales channels such as OEM and aftermarket, end-use industries, and different material types involved in the production of surface materials. Moreover, the study provides the reader with a detailed understanding of the Asia-Pacific surface materials for transportation market based on the end user (automotive, marine, aviation, rail and others).

Growth/Marketing Strategy:The Asia-Pacific surface materials for transportation market has seen major development by key players operating in the market, such as business expansions, partnerships, collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. The favored strategy for the companies has been product developments, business expansions, and acquisitions to strengthen their position in the global surface materials for transportation market.

Competitive Strategy:Key players in the Asia-Pacific surface materials for transportation market analyzed and profiled in the study involve surface materials manufacturers and the overall ecosystem. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the surface materials for transportation market has been done to help the reader understand how players stack against each other, presenting a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as partnerships, agreements, acquisitions, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.

Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis

The companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing company coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration.

Some of the prominent companies in this market are:

Toray Industries, Inc.
Teijin Limited
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
Kuraray Co. Ltd.

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Executive Summary
Scope of the Study
Scope and Definition
1 Market: Industry Outlook
1.1 Trends: Current and Future Impact Assessment
1.1.1 Trend Analysis: Surface Materials for Transportation Market
1.1.2 Increasing Adoption of Luxury and Performance Vehicles
1.1.3 Changing Consumer Behavior toward Comfort and Aesthetics in Transportation
1.2 Supply Chain Overview
1.2.1 Value Chain Analysis
1.2.2 Pricing Forecast (by Material Type, $/Meter)
1.3 Research and Development Review
1.3.1 Patent Filing Trend (by Country, Company)
1.4 Stakeholder Analysis
1.4.1 Use Case
1.4.2 End User and Buying Criteria
1.5 Market Dynamics Overview
1.5.1 Market Drivers
1.5.1.1 Increase in Demand for Aftermarket Customer Modifications
1.5.1.2 Increase in Vehicle Production
1.5.2 Market Challenges
1.5.2.1 High Material and Installation Cost
1.5.2.2 Increase in Regulations for Materials
1.5.3 Market Opportunities
1.5.3.1 Advancements in Technology for Surface Materials
1.5.3.2 Growth in Adoption of Smart Features
1.6 Integration of Surface Materials with Ongoing Automotive Advancements
1.7 Selection Criteria for Surface Materials
1.7.1 Key Comparisons between Fabrics and Properties
1.7.1.1 Vinyl
1.7.1.2 Natural Leather
1.7.1.2.1 Synthetic Leather
1.7.1.2.2 Polyurethane (PU)
1.7.1.2.3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
1.7.1.2.4 Polyester
1.7.1.2.5 Others
1.7.1.3 Fabric
1.7.1.3.1 Polyester
1.7.1.3.2 Natural Fabric
1.7.1.3.3 Wool/Nylon Blend
1.7.1.4 Other Sustainable Alternatives
1.7.1.4.1 Recycled Materials
1.7.1.4.2 Plant- and Bio-Based Materials
1.7.1.4.3 Bio-Based Fabric
1.7.2 Evaluation of Chemical Composition
1.7.3 Application-Wise Compatibility
2 Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Region)
2.1 Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Region)
2.2 Regional Summary
2.3 Asia-Pacific
2.3.1 Market
2.3.1.1 Key Market Participants in Asia-Pacific
2.3.1.2 Business Drivers
2.3.1.3 Business Challenges
2.3.2 Application
2.3.3 Product
2.3.4 Asia-Pacific (by Country)
2.3.4.1 China
2.3.4.1.1 Application
2.3.4.1.2 Product
2.3.4.2 Japan
2.3.4.2.1 Application
2.3.4.2.2 Product
2.3.4.3 Australia
2.3.4.3.1 Application
2.3.4.3.2 Product
2.3.4.4 South Korea
2.3.4.4.1 Application
2.3.4.4.2 Product
2.3.4.5 India
2.3.4.5.1 Application
2.3.4.5.2 Product
2.3.4.6 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
2.3.4.6.1 Application
2.3.4.6.2 Product
3 Markets - Competitive Landscaped and Companies Profiled
3.1 Next Frontiers
3.2 Geographical Assessment
3.3 Competitive Benchmarking
3.4 Market Share Analysis (by Material Type)
3.5 Company Profiles
3.5.1 Toray Industries, Inc.
3.5.1.1 Overview
3.5.1.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
3.5.1.3 Top Competitors
3.5.1.4 Target Customers/End-Use Industries
3.5.1.5 Key Personnel
3.5.1.6 Analyst View
3.5.1.7 Market Share (2022)
3.5.2 Teijin Limited
3.5.2.1 Overview
3.5.2.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
3.5.2.3 Top Competitors
3.5.2.4 Target Customers/End-Use Industries
3.5.2.5 Key Personnel
3.5.2.6 Analyst View
3.5.2.7 Market Share (2022)
3.5.3 Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
3.5.3.1 Overview
3.5.3.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
3.5.3.3 Top Competitors
3.5.3.4 Target Customers/End-Use Industries
3.5.3.5 Key Personnel
3.5.3.6 Analyst View
3.5.3.7 Market Share (2022)
3.5.4 Kuraray Co. Ltd.
3.5.4.1 Overview
3.5.4.2 Top Products/Product Portfolio
3.5.4.3 Top Competitors
3.5.4.4 Target Customers/End-Use Industries
3.5.4.5 Key Personnel
3.5.4.6 Analyst View
3.5.4.7 Market Share (2022)
4 Research Methodology
4.1 Data Sources
4.1.1 Primary Data Sources
4.1.2 Secondary Data Sources
4.1.3 Data Triangulation
4.2 Market Estimation and Forecast
List of Figures
Figure 1: Region with Largest Share of Market, 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 2: Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Application), 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 3: Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Sales Channel), 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 4: Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by End-Use Industry), 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 5: Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Material Type), 2022, 2026, and 2033
Figure 6: Surface Materials for Transportation Market, Recent Developments
Figure 7: Supply Chain Analysis for Surface Materials for Transportation Market
Figure 8: Patent Filed (by Company), January 2020-December 2023
Figure 9: Patent Filed (by Country), January 2020-December 2023
Figure 10: Impact Analysis of Market Navigating Factors, 2022-2033
Figure 11: China Surface Materials for Transportation Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 12: Japan Surface Materials for Transportation Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 13: Australia Surface Materials for Transportation Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 14: South Korea Surface Materials for Transportation Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 15: India Surface Materials for Transportation Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 16: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market, $Million, 2022-2033
Figure 17: Strategic Initiatives, 2020-2023
Figure 18: Share of Strategic Initiatives
Figure 19: Data Triangulation
Figure 20: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 21: Assumptions and Limitations
List of Tables
Table 1: Market Snapshot
Table 2: Surface Materials for Transportation Market, Regional Opportunities
Table 3: Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Region), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 4: Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 5: Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Sales Channel), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 6: Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by End-Use Industry), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 7: Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Material Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 8: China Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 9: China Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Sales Channel), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 10: China Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by End-Use Industry), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 11: China Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Material Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 12: Japan Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 13: Japan Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Sales Channel), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 14: Japan Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by End-Use Industry), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 15: Japan Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Material Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 16: Australia Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 17: Australia Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Sales Channel), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 18: Australia Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by End-Use Industry), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 19: Australia Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Material Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 20: South Korea Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 21: South Korea Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Sales Channel), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 22: South Korea Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by End-Use Industry), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 23: South Korea Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Material Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 24: India Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 25: India Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Sales Channel), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 26: India Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by End-Use Industry), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 27: India Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Material Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 28: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Application), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 29: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Sales Channel), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 30: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by End-Use Industry), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 31: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Surface Materials for Transportation Market (by Material Type), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 32: Market Share (by Material Type, Vinyl), 2022
Table 33: Market Share (by Material Type, Leather), 2022
Table 34: Market Share (by Material Type, Fabric), 2022
Table 35: Market Share (by Material Type, Sustainable Materials), 2022

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