Middle East Commercial Aircraft Cabin Seating Market Size

Middle East Commercial Aircraft Cabin Seating Market Analysis

The Middle East Commercial Aircraft Cabin Seating Market size is estimated at 359.6 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 503.8 million USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.78% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

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359.6 Million

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

503.8 Million

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

-9.79 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

5.78 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Largest Market by Aircraft Type

82.98 %

value share, Widebody, 2023

The increase in international air travel traffic flow catalyzes the demand for cabin seats in widebody aircraft operating on long-haul routes, therefore creating a demand in the European market.

Fastest-Growing Market by Aircraft Type

6.71 %

Projected CAGR, Widebody, 2024-2030

Widebody aircraft are designed primarily for long-haul flights. They have larger space to add more seats than narrowbody aircraft, resulting in the segment's rapid growth.

Largest Market by Cabin Class

71.01 %

value share, Business and First Class, 2023

The business and first classes benefit from the growing emphasis on fleet expansion, passenger amenities, and comfort.

Largest Market by Country

69.87 %

value share, United Arab Emirates, 2023

United Arab Emirates is expected to register a major revenue share during 2024-2030 due to the increasing air transportation rate and rising commercial aircraft orders from major airlines.

Leading Market Player

39.05 %

market share, Collins Aerospace, 2022

With its broad range of first-class, business-class, and economy-class passenger seats, Collins Aerospace dominates the cabin seating market in the Middle East.

Rising demand for widebody aircraft and airlines focusing on passenger comfort and privacy is expected to drive the demand for cabin seating in the Middle East

The UAE is expected to witness a larger growth in the region because of huge aircraft orders placed by the countries’ airlines

Middle East Commercial Aircraft Cabin Seating Industry Segmentation

Narrowbody, Widebody are covered as segments by Aircraft Type. Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates are covered as segments by Country.

• The aviation industry in the Middle East has been steadily growing over the years, driven by increased tourism, economic development, and the expansion of airline fleets. One crucial aspect of this growth is the cabin seat market, which is pivotal in ensuring passenger comfort and airline profitability. As air travel continues to gain popularity in the Middle East, airlines constantly seek innovative ways to enhance passenger comfort and maximize seating capacity. The region's demand for cabin seating market is driven by new aircraft procured by various airlines. In terms of deliveries, widebody aircraft dominated the number of deliveries in the Middle East, with an overall share of 52% during 2017-2022.
• The adoption of narrowbody aircraft in the longer haul routes by the Middle East airlines has increased, aiding the deployment of ergonomic seats in narrowbody aircraft. The airlines such as Emirates have focused on increasing their business class seats and improving customer experience. The airlines in the region have started emphasizing the adoption of lighter seats.
• Around 543 narrowbody aircraft and 401 widebody aircraft are expected to be delivered in the region with major markets such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates during 2023-2030. The fleet expansion plans in the region are expected to aid the procurement of narrowbody and widebody aircraft. This will, in turn, be expected to drive the growth of the region's commercial aircraft cabin seating market during the forecast period by 8.30%.