Carbon fibre composites market to surpass 290 kilotons by 2024

Strong product outlook from aerospace and defence sector owing to its light weight and superior strength will drive industry growth during the forecast timeframe. Increasing demand for products improving the overall fuel efficiency of the aircraft will further support the industry demand.

Increasing penetration in various end-use industries, such as automotive, wind turbines, sports & leisure, construction and marine will contribute significantly towards the business growth. Recycling issues faced by the manufacturer along with supply chain management may hamper the carbon fibre composites market. Producers are focusing on improving their distribution to suffice its increasing demand.

Key players, such as Boeing and Airbus are utilising composite at over 50% by aircraft weight for their recent commercial aircraft. Reducing price of the commodity will further increase its penetration in mid-range passenger cars. Higher durability along with enhanced strength will replace the traditional materials with these composites.

Polymer matrix material is expected to hold major volume share of around 60% by 2024. Low processing time along with good formability of the product are the key properties propelling the carbon fibre composites market size from 2017 to 2024. Additionally, extended shelf life offers bulk buying that will further support the industry.

Aerospace and defence sector dominate the industry, contributing over 30% volume share in 2016. The sector requires superior quality product owing to the need of enhanced properties such as high strength to weight ratio and temperature resistance.

North America carbon fibre composites market is expected to contribute over 35% by 2024 owing to strong presence of major aerospace manufacturers in the region. Moreover, replacing conventional aircraft with efficient light weight aircrafts will support the industry growth.

Automotive industry is expected to account for considerable volume share and will exhibit highest growth at over 13% till 2024. Rising usage of the components offering superior strength along with light weight will support the carbon fibre composites market growth.

Europe will witness significant growth during the forecast timeframe owing to strong demand from automotive sector. Stringent government regulations towards usage of lightweight materials in the vehicles that improves efficiency by reducing fuel consumption will support the growth.

Asia pacific carbon fibre composites market is anticipated to witness highest growth at over 12% up to 2024. Presence of major manufacturers in the region particularly in China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan will positively influence the revenue generation. Further, propelling end use industries including automotive and aerospace will further drive the demand.

SGL, Toray+Zoltek, Toho, Rock West Comp., MRC and Solvay are among the few major players in the carbon fibre composites market. Other key manufacturers include Hexcel, Aksa, Hyongsung, Zhongu-Shenying, Hengshen Fib. Mat. and Sonstige. Manufacturers are focusing on enhancing the production capacity to cope with the escalation demand.

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