Composite Materials Market Size, Share Report, Analysis, Trends, Growth 2030

Composite Materials Market: Overview

The global composite materials market is estimated at USD 74.08 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 136.88 Billion by 2028; growing at a CAGR of composite materials market will be 8.23 % from 2021 to 2028.

Materials that are formed by the combination more than two materials with different properties, without blending or dissolving them into each other are called composite material. Some examples of composite include mud bricks, fiberglass, and concrete. Most of these composites material are made by taking one material and having it surround fragments of a stronger material. Currently, the aerospace and defense industry is facing a supply-demand crunch, due to the huge order backlog and orders placed in the past, which is expected to propel the production in the industry, due to the uplifting of lockdown in phases.

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COVID-19 Impact Analysis

COVID-19 has negatively impacted the demand and supply for composites material across numerous end-use industry which includes automotive & transportation, aerospace & defense, wind energy, pipes & tanks, and construction & infrastructure. The restriction in the movement of goods and services resulted in non-arrival or delay of raw materials, disruption in the financial flows along with surging no-shows among production line workers have forced aircraft and manufacturers to operate at partial or zero capacities. This has led to condensed demand for composites.

Growth Factors

The composite materials market is anticipated to witness growth in the estimated timeframe. This surge is due to the rising demand for carbon fibers among end-user applications, especially in aerospace & defense applications. In the past few years the automotive segment has become progressively obsessive with consumption of carbon fiber.

The rising use of carbon fiber in the automotive sector is due to the factors related to the reduction of carbon footprint, e-mobility and lightweight construction. The growth in the demand for the composite material is also due to the surging fuel price, which has triggered the demand for electric vehicles.  

These materials are widely used as an alternative to wood, aluminum and steel owing to its strength to weight ratio. Raw materials that are required to manufacture composites material include silicone, polyurethane and polyamide among others. These products are also used in other applications such as coatings, construction, adhesives and others. The large number of raw material suppliers is expected to influence market growth in the long run.

Fiber Type Segment Analysis Preview

Glass fiber under fiber type is expected to dominant the fiber type segment and is accounted for a share above 60% in 2019. This surge is due to the high demand in of glass fiber in construction, electrical and electronics, wind energy and transportation industries. It is high in demand due to their low cost and superior mechanical and physical properties such as durability, strength, stability, lightweight and flexibility. These fibers are mostly used in pipes & tanks, wind energy, construction & infrastructure and electrical & electronics. The demand glass fibs has seen slow growth in above mentioned industries due to pandemic, but will gain traction with the recovery in end-use industry.

End-User Industry Segment Analysis Preview

Automotive & transportation under the end-user industry segment will grow at a CAGR of over 5.3% from 2021 to 2028. The surge is due to the surging demand is due to the strength-to-weight ratio it offers. Its lightweight with a given strength as compared to wood, aluminum and other materials makes the use of composites vital for the transportation industry. The changing environmental regulations and standards in order to reduce carbon emissions, specifically in Europe, North America, and China, are some of the major factors responsible for the introduction of lightweight and fuel-efficient composites. Due to the pandemic, automobile manufacturers and component suppliers across regions were struggling to continue production after the closure of manufacturing plants in many countries. However, with the rise in travel after the uplifting of the lockdown and the use of private cars for commuting will fuel automotive demand for composites post-pandemic.

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Regional Analysis Preview

Asia Pacific held a share above 20% in the composite materials market in 2019. This is due to the surging demand of composite material among numerous end-use industries in major economies of Asia Pacific like Japan, India, and China. The emergence of major shipbuilding centers in the Asia Pacific in Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore is also anticipated to fuel the demand for composites in the Asia Pacific region over the projected period.

With surging investment in construction activities in India and China, the demand for composite materials is projected to surge in the estimated time period. Additionally, the rise in household income coupled with the people migrating from to urban areas along with the increase in the standard of living in anticipated to drive the demand for the residential construction sector in the country, eventually propelling the demand for composite material in the long run.

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North America is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7% in 2021-2028. The surge is due to the robust growth of electrical and electronics, aerospace and defense and automotive industries. The U.S. is the manufacturer of large passenger aircraft, commercial aircraft, defense aircraft and cargo jets which is estimated to fuel the market growth in the estimated period. The aerospace and defense industry is vital to the composite market. These materials are utilized in the interior and exterior parts of military aircraft, commercial aircraft, business jets, general aviation aircraft and spacecraft owing to their properties such as safety, lightweight, aerodynamic performance, high reliability, all-weather operation and stealth, which is expected to boost the demand for composite material in the region.

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Key Market Players & Competitive Landscape

Some of the key players of composite materials market are 3M, Dupont, Dit B.V., Composites Universal Group, Cabot Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Owens Corning, Teijin Limited, Toray Industries Incorporation, and SGL Group among others. Market players are Indulge in various initiatives like research and development, technology innovations, merger & acquisitions and partnerships to manufacture lightweight and cost-effective composite products.

The global composite materials market is segmented as follows:

By Fiber Type

• Glass Fiber Composites
• Carbon Fiber Composites
• Natural Fiber Composites
• Other

By Resin Type

• Thermoset Composites
• Thermoplastic  Composites

By Manufacturing Process

• Layup Process
• Filament Winding Process
• Injection Molding Process
• Pultrusion Process
• Compression Molding Process
• Resin Transfer Molding Process
• Others

By End-User Industry

• Aerospace & Defense
• Wind Energy
• Automotive & Transportation
• Construction & Infrastructure
• Marine
• Pipes & Tanks
• Electrical & Electronics
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa