Global Automotive Armrest Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Position (Front, Rear), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle), By Sales Channel (OEMs, Aftermarket), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Automotive Armrest Market Size:

The Global Automotive Armrest Market is expected to grow from USD 9.418 billion in 2025 to USD 12.191 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 5.30%.

To further improve the comfort of those in the back, cup holders and air - conditioning system vents can be added to the edge of the front armrest. The provision of an automotive armrest allows the occupants of the car to rest their arms on it.

The armrest adds to the overall comfort of the car and makes the driving experience convenient for the driver. The armrest is located either at the front of the vehicle, the rear of the vehicle, or both. All luxury vehicles and some midrange cars have armrests. However, people who are interested in installing this feature can also purchase these parts through the after-market. The driver can keep items inside the front armrest, which also has a storage compartment.  To further improve the comfort of those in the back, cup holders and air - conditioning system vents can be added to the back of the front armrest.

This rising demand for additional comfort features in vehicles will result in an increase in demand, resulting in the growth of the automotive armrest market. There has been an increase in the production of passenger vehicles due to increasing demand, which can be attributed to the rising disposable income of people and an increase in spending power, which will fuel the market for automotive armrests during the forecasting period.  However, declining vehicle sales in some countries will act as a restraint in the market’s growth. By position, vehicle type, sales channel, and geography, the automotive armrest market has been divided into subgroups. The front armrest holds a significant share in the market owing to the fact that it is the most common feature in some mid-range models and also has an additional storage feature. By vehicle type, passenger car is expected to hold a considerable amount of market share, which is attributable to the rising disposable income of people coupled with increasing purchasing power.

Automotive Armrest Market Segment Analysis:

• By Position

Front and rear armrests are separate segments of the worldwide vehicle armrest market. Due to the prevalence of these types of armrests in mid-range vehicles sold by manufacturers, the front armrest is predicted to hold a sizable market share.

• By Vehicle Type

The passenger car, light commercial, and large commercial vehicle segments make up the worldwide automotive armrest market. A passenger vehicle is expected to hold a significant share in the market owing to the increasing demand for passenger vehicles, which is a result of an increase in disposable income and rising urbanization.

• By Sales Channel

Segmented as OEMs and aftermarket, the aftermarket is expected to hold a considerable market share as a majority of the users prefer to purchase armrests from aftermarket vendors due to their absence from most economy vehicles.

• By Geography

By geography, the global automotive armrest market is segmented into North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America. The Asia Pacific region is expected to hold a notable amount of market share in the market owing to the fact that countries like India and China are among the biggest producers of passenger vehicles.

Global Automotive Armrest Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Automotive Armrest Market Size in 2025	US$9.418 billion
Automotive Armrest Market Size in 2030	US$12.191 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 5.30%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Position Vehicle Type Sales Channel Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Automotive Armrest Market	Faurecia Adient plc Windsor Machine Group GRAMMER AG TACHI-S
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

Automotive Armrest Market Segmentations:

• By Position
  • Front
  • Rear
• By Material
  • Leather
  • Fabric
  • Others
• By Vehicle Type
  • Passenger Vehicle
  • Light Commercial Vehicle
  • Heavy Commercial Vehicle
• By Sales Channel
  • OEMs
  • Aftermarket
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Israel
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • India
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Taiwan
    • Others

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK 

5. GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE ARMREST MARKET BY POSITION 

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Front

5.3. Rear

6. GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE ARMREST MARKET BY MATERIAL 

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Leather

6.3. Fabric

6.4. Others

7. GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE ARMREST MARKET BY VEHICLE TYPE 

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Passenger Vehicle

7.3. Light Commercial Vehicle

7.4. Heavy Commercial Vehicle

8. GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE ARMREST MARKET BY SALES CHANNEL 

8.1. Introduction

8.2. OEMs

8.3. Aftermarket

9. GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE ARMREST MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

9.1. Introduction

9.2. North America

9.2.1. USA

9.2.2. Canada

9.2.3. Mexico

9.3. South America

9.3.1. Brazil 

9.3.2. Argentina

9.3.3. Others

9.4. Europe

9.4.1. Germany

9.4.2. France

9.4.3. United Kingdom

9.4.4. Spain

9.4.5. Others

9.5. Middle East & Africa

9.5.1. Saudi Arabia

9.5.2. Israel

9.5.3. UAE

9.5.4. Others

9.6. Asia Pacific

9.6.1. China

9.6.2. Japan

9.6.3. South Korea

9.6.4. India

9.6.5. Thailand

9.6.6. Taiwan

9.6.7. Indonesia

9.6.8. Others

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Market Share Analysis

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. COMPANY PROFILES

11.1. Faurecia

11.2. Adient plc

11.3. Windsor Machine Group

11.4. GRAMMER AG

11.5. TACHI-S

11.6. Sydmeko Industri AB

11.7. BOS GmbH & Co. KG

11.8. WOOD COMPANY ITALY

11.9. Toyota Boshoku Corporation

11.10. Lear Corporation

12. APPENDIX

12.1. Currency 

12.2. Assumptions

12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

12.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

12.5. Research Methodology 

12.6. Abbreviations 

Faurecia

Adient plc

Windsor Machine Group

GRAMMER AG

TACHI-S

Sydmeko Industri AB

BOS GmbH & Co. KG

WOOD COMPANY ITALY

Toyota Boshoku Corporation

Lear Corporation