The Africa and Middle East automotive sunroof market size is projected to expand at a CAGR 8.2% of during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing adoption of sunroofs in sports utility vehicles, family sedans, and compact crossovers along with growing per capita income.
The sunroof is the part of an automobile which is an adjustable panel that opens to expose a window in a vehicle roof. It allows a direct flow of natural light and air inside. Before the 1920s, most of the automobiles did not have a roof over the driver’s seat while the passengers had a fixed roof, then from the late 1930s onwards, most vehicles had one-piece metal roof without any gaps over them. Later, they came up with a cloth or metal roof that could slide which can be considered as early sunroofs.
The word sunroof is now used broadly to describe any glass panel in the roof, the word ‘moonroof’ was historically used to describe motionless glass panes firmly mounted in the roof, over the passenger section. The moonroof has a glass panel that is see-through and typically tinted. They are also diverse types of sunroofs based on their construction, the four most prevalent being the built-in, the spoiler, the panoramic design, and the pop-up. The built-in sunroof is the classic style, and it is like the spoiler. The panoramic design style is becoming more common in the latest car models.
Automotive Sunroof Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Increasing demand for convenience features such as sunroofs, cup holders, wireless charging, and parking sensors in passenger vehicles sector is projected to drive the market growth in the coming years.
- Rapid growth of automotive sector and increasing per capita income due to emerging economies in the region are key factors anticipated to spur the market expansion during the forecast period.
- High cost associated to getting sunroofs as a feature in a vehicle, its minimal use in regions with hot climate, and expensive repairs and replacements are major challenges expected to impede the market growth in the coming years.
- Sunroofs hamper the structural integrity of the vehicles which is anticipated to hamper the market expansion during the forecast period.
- R&D investment, technological advancement, and product innovation are projected to create lucrative opportunities for the market players.
Scope of the Automotive Sunroof Market Report
The report on the Africa and Middle East automotive sunroof market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Report Title
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Africa and Middle East Automotive Sunroof Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Material Types (Glass, Fabric, and Others), Types (Built-in Sunroof, Tilt and Slide Sunroof, Pop-Up, Top Mount, Removable, Solar, and Panoramic Sunroof), and Vehicle Types (Hatchback, Sedan, and Sports Utility Vehicle, Premium Cars)
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Geographical Zone
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United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Morocco, Turkey, and Rest of MEA
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Aisin Seiki Co Ltd, Inteva Products LLC, Yachiyo Industry Co Ltd, Inalfa Roof System Group BV, Webasto Group
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Automotive Sunroof Market Segment Insights
Glass segment is projected to account for major market share
Based on material types, the Africa and Middle East automotive sunroof market is segmented into glass, fabric, and others. The glass segment is projected to account for major market share during the forecast period due to the technological advancements such as UV protective glass panels, glazing enhancements, and improved rigidity of the materials. Glass sunroofs are popular choice of convenience feature among the consumers, they improve ventilation in the cabin and lets in natural light enhancing the consumer experience and decrease in sales of convertible vehicles have paved path for introduction of panoramic sunroofs which is projected to propel the market growth in the coming years.
Panoramic Sunroof segment is anticipated to expand at significant pace
Based on types, the Africa and Middle East automotive sunroof market is segregated into built-in sunroof, tilt and slide sunroof, pop-up, top mount, removable, solar, and panoramic sunroof. The panoramic sunroof segment is anticipated to exhibit a high CAGR during the forecast period. This type is becoming more popular on the newer vehicle models in which a large glass area is covering an entire portion of the roof with the option of opening the forward part of the panel.
However, built-in sunroof segment is expected to dominate the market share during the forecast year. Built-in sunroofs are typically found in mainstream consumer vehicles and are very popular as they are factory installed and less expensive in comparison to a panoramic sunroof.
Sports utility vehicle segment is expected to register robust growth rate
Based on vehicle types, the Africa and Middle East automotive market is segmented into hatchback, sedan, and sports utility vehicle, premium cars. The sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment is anticipated to grow at a rapid rate in the coming years. The segment growth is attributed to increasing demand among consumers for SUV’s and growing adoption of this technology in mainstream vehicles.
Saudi Arabia is projected to constitute for major market share
Based on geography, the Africa and Middle East automotive sunroof market is segregated into United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Morocco, Turkey, and Rest of MEA. The market of Saudi Arabia is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period owing to rapid growth of automakers and dealerships and notable shift in consumers preference towards advanced convenience features. Saudi Arabia accounts for more than 55% of market share in the region and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.
Segments
Segments Covered in the Africa and Middle East Automotive Sunroof Market Report
Material Types
Types
- Built-in Sunroof
- Tilt and Slide Sunroof
- Pop-Up
- Top Mount
- Removable
- Solar
- Panoramic Sunroof
Vehicle Types
- Hatchback
- Sedan
- Sports Utility Vehicle
- Premium Cars
Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Morocco
- Turkey
- Rest of MEA
Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the Africa and Middle East automotive sunroof market are Aisin Seiki Co Ltd, Inteva Products LLC, Yachiyo Industry Co Ltd, Inalfa Roof System Group BV, Webasto Group.
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