Market Size of Bus Seat Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | > 5.00 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Bus Seat Market Analysis
The Bus Seat Market was valued at USD 11.58 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 16.89 billion by 2027 registering a CAGR of around 5% during the forecast period.
The COVID-19 pandemic hampered the growth of the market studied during the first half of 2020 as governments across the world have imposed lockdowns and travel restrictions. Further, supply chain disruptions and shortage of skilled labor have created chaos in the market. However, by end of 2020 major countries have relaxed restrictions and in developing countries, the adoption of electric mobility in public transportation heightened creating positive momentum in the market.
Over the medium term, the notable demand for buses across major emerging nations like India, China, etc. is expected to support demand in the market. In addition, as buses are the main mode of transportation in several developing countries as they can reach remote locations inaccessible by other modes of transportation such instances are anticipated to encourage key players to improve their investments during the forecast period enhancing overall market growth.
With the rising need for electrification of buses in wake of growing environmental emission norms and standards imposed by governments, the adoption rate of electric and hybrid buses different is growing exponentially paving way for the significant growth of bus seats market in coming years. Furthermore, increasing government regulation to integrate child seats in buses to improve child safety further drives the growth of the market. Furthermore, the increasing replacement of old bus seats with new and advanced bus seats is providing growth opportunities for key players.
However, the strict government regulation present in the market for the development of bus seats is one of the key factors that could hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period. There are a series of standards such as regulations on seat belt fastening, resistance or flammability of materials, which makes the development and approval of bus seats a complicated and long process.
The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to occupy major market share in the Bus seat market during the forecast period. Buses are the primary means of transportation in many countries in the APAC region and the growing sales of buses likely to in turn push demand for affordable and quality seats providing new opportunities for players to tap the potential of the unexplored bus seat market. Further, North America region is also likely to see positive trends in the market growing adaptability of school and intercity buses, and notable trends in electric buses across the region.
