Middle East & Africa Automotive Textiles Market Outlook

the middle east and africa automotive textiles market is expected to witness a steady growth over the forecast period (2018-2032). factors such as increasing demand for lightweight and fuel efficient vehicles, rising demand for safety features in vehicles, and increasing preference for upholstery fabrics in vehicles, are all driving the growth. the market is largely segmented into four categories: polyester, nylon, cotton and others. polyester holds the largest market share in terms of volume, and it is expected to continue its dominance due to its durability, light weight and strength. nylon is expected to grow the fastest over the forecast period due to its increased usage in applications such as seat covers, carpets, trunk liners and airbags. on the other hand, cotton is expected to witness a steady growth over the forecast period, due to its increased usage in luxury vehicles. natural fabrics are becoming increasingly popular for upholstery applications in cars, due to their environmental friendliness and comfort in extreme temperatures. in terms of region, the middle east and africa automotive textiles market can be further segmented into south africa, gcc countries, north africa and rest of africa. south africa is expected to dominate the market in terms of value and volume, due to the presence of several leading automotive manufacturing companies. north africa and rest of africa are expected to witness promising growth due to their strong automotive market growth. in conclusion, the middle east and africa automotive textiles market is expected to witness steady growth over the forecast period with factors such as increasing demand for lightweight and fuel efficient vehicles, rising demand for safety features in vehicles, and increasing preference for upholstery fabrics in vehicles, driving the market growth.