Thermoplastic Composites Market Research, 2027
The global thermoplastic composites market size was valued at $15.2 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $22.8 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020 to 2027. The increasing demand for lightweight materials in the automotive and aerospace industries, driven by the need to enhance fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve performance, is a significant driver for the thermoplastic composites market. Simultaneously, the rising need for corrosion-resistant and durable materials in construction, fueled by rapid urbanization and infrastructure development drive the demand for the thermoplastic composites market.
Composite materials are formed by combining a resin matrix, armature and operational additives. There are two types of composites – thermoset and thermoplastic composites. Thermoplastic composites developed from structural polymer composites. They are solidified through a reversible thermal curing process. In term of physical properties, thermoplastic composites include low density, better insulation, environmental resistance, better mechanical properties, and they can be chemically unstable. Further, they are thermoformable, heat-weldable and recyclable.
Introduction
Thermoplastic composites are advanced materials made by combining a thermoplastic polymer matrix with reinforcing fibers such as glass, carbon, or aramid. The thermoplastic matrix provides flexibility, toughness, and the ability to be reshaped under heat, while the reinforcing fibers enhance mechanical properties like strength and stiffness. This combination creates a versatile material with high-performance attributes suitable for demanding applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction.
Market Dynamics
Composite materials are formed by combining a resin matrix, armature and operational additives. There are two types of composites – thermoset and thermoplastic composites. Thermoplastic composites developed from structural polymer composites. They are solidified through a reversible thermal curing process. In term of physical properties, thermoplastic composites include low density, better insulation, environmental resistance, better mechanical properties, and they can be chemically unstable. Further, they are thermoformable, heat-weldable and recyclable.
The global thermoplastic Composites market is presently driven by the automotive, construction and aerospace industries. In the aerospace & defense industry, the use of thermoplastic composites is primarily intended to minimize the total weight and corrosion in the aircraft structure. In addition, maintenance costs for aircraft produced using composites have significantly decreased compared with maintenance costs for aircraft produced using conventional materials. Thermoplastic composites having various properties including insubstantial weight, superior strength, weather-resistant finish, and various surface textures. Which in turn, the demand for thermoplastic composites in aerospace industry is expected to grow with significant CAGR.
By 2020, the carbon emissions cap for new cars in the European Union will drop from 130 grams to 95 grams per kilometer. To achieve this target, carmakers are designing lighter vehicles by replacing metal with composites. Increase in demand in the automotive sector for high-quality composite materials is expected to direct investments in developing new manufacturing technologies. Companies such as Toray, Teijin Limited, Hexcel Corporation, and SGL Group use their proprietary composite manufacturing technologies. SGL Group cooperated with numerous research centers and academic institutions in the production and testing of thermoplastic composites.
Rise in fuel prices have prompted the need for vehicles that are fuel efficient. Thermoplastic composites are most commonly used as replacements for aluminum, wood, and steel due to their higher strength-to-weight ratio. The introduction of stringent environmental legislation in Europe compelled auto makers to use composites in the production of cars. Regulations are forcing OEMs globally, particularly in Europe, to drastically reduce the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from vehicles. The proposed regulations are also required in countries to increase the market for the products from this sector.
The global thermoplastic composites market is segmented into product type, fiber type, resin type, applications, and region. On the basis of fiber type, the thermoplastic composites market is divided into carbon, glass, minerals, and others. Based on product type, the market is bifurcated into glass mat thermoplastics (GMT) and advanced thermoplastic composites (ATC). By resin type, the thermoplastic composites market is divided into PA, PP, PEEK, Hybrid, and others. Based on application, the market is fragmented into oil and gas, aerospace & defense, marine, construction, military, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. Presently, North America accounts for the largest share of the market, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific.
The global Thermoplastic Composites market is moderately consolidated, with players such as BASF SE, Celanese Corporation, DSM, DuPont, Hanwha, laxness, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, PPG Industries, SABIC, and Solvay S.A. The global Thermoplastic Composites market report provides in-depth competitive analysis as well as profiles of these major players.
By Region
Asia-Pacific holds a dominant position in 2019 and would continue to maintain the lead over the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share in 2019, owing to the presence of well-established automotive, construction, and aerospace industries in countries such as the China, India and japan.
By Product Type
Glass Mat Thermoplastics (GMT) is projected as the most lucrative segment.
The glass mat thermoplastics held the largest revenue share in the global thermoplastic composites market in 2019. GMTs are thermoplastic composites that are superior mechanically to injection-molded reinforced thermoplastics. They are used extensively in aerospace & defense, automotive, sporting goods, and wind turbine blades.
By Fiber Type
Glass is projected as the most lucrative segment.
The glass segment held the largest revenue share in the global thermoplastic composites market in 2019. Glass fiber-based thermoplastic composites are used extensively in aerospace & defense, automotive, sporting goods, and wind turbine blades.
By Resin Type
PEEK is projected as the most lucrative segment.
Based on resin type, the PEEK segment expected to grow with healthy CAGR during forecast period. PEEK resin based composites are increasingly being used in the civilian and military aerospace industries. Compared to other resin types, PEEK offers excellent thermal stability; hence- they are used for high temperature applications.
By Applications
Aerospace & Defense is projected as the most lucrative segment.
The aerospace and defense segment held the largest revenue share in the global thermoplastic composites market. When thermoplastic composites mixed, the materials create a hybrid material with better structural properties, which can be used for the production of components in aerospace industry.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- Porter’s five forces analysis helps to analyze the potential of buyers & suppliers and the competitive scenario of the industry for strategy building.
- It outlines the current thermoplastic composites market trends and future estimations from 2019 to 2027 to understand the prevailing opportunities and potential investment pockets.
- The major countries in the region have been mapped according to their individual revenue contribution to the regional market.
- The key drivers, restraints, & opportunities and their detailed impact analysis are explained in the study.
- The profiles of key players and their key strategic developments are enlisted in the report.
Advanced materials such as carbon fiber composites and glass fiber composites are used in the production of medical devices and other equipment. Thermoplastic composite are primarily used in manufacturing, aerospace & defense, automotive, and wind energy; and as a reaction to the national lockdown, these sectors were experiencing a sudden decline in growth rates. The COVID-19 crisis has affected the chemical industry supply chain to a major extent; thus, having a major impact on raw material procurement.
Key Market Segments
By Fiber Type
- Glass
- Carbon
- Mineral
- Others
By Product Type
- Glass Mat Thermoplastics (GMT)
- Advanced Thermoplastic Composites (ATC)
By Resin Type
- PA
- PP
- PEEK
- Hybrid
- Others
By Applications
- Oil and gas
- Aerospace & Defense
- Marine
- Construction
- Military
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- UK
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- India
- China
- Japan
- Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key players in the global Thermoplastic Composites market are:
- BASF SE
- Celanese Corporation
- DSM
- DuPont
- Hanwha
- Lanxness
- Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
- PPG Industries
- SABIC
- Solvay S.A.
Analyst Review
As per the CXO of the leading companies, the global thermoplastic composite market is moving toward growth stabilization phase in its industry life cycle. Growth in demand from automotive, aerospace & defense, and wind energy sectors and low investment cost of glass fiber among other composites are the factors that drive the global thermoplastic composites market. Thermoplastic composites are rapidly used in applications such as water, oil & gas, pipe & tank, electrical & electronics, and the marine industries, among others. In addition, automotive is the largest revenue-generating segment for thermoplastic composite and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. Furthermore, Asia-Pacific is one of the major contributors to the global thermoplastic composites market. Rapidly flourishing urbanization and modern infrastructure coupled with increasing investments in high-end products for the defense sector in emerging economies such as India and China boost the growth of thermoplastic composite in the region.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the key sectors such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and wind energy. This is expected to hamper the growth of the global thermoplastic composites market.
Thermoplastic Composites Market Report Highlights
| Aspects | Details |
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 By PRODUCT TYPE |
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 By RESIN TYPE |
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 By APPLICATIONS |
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 By Region |
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 Key Market Players | CELANESE CORPORATION, PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., SABIC, BASF SE, DSM, MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL HOLDINGS, Hanwha, LANXESS AG, SOLVAY S.A., DUPONT DE NEMOURS, INC. |
Analyst Review
As per the CXO of the leading companies, the global thermoplastic composite market is moving toward growth stabilization phase in its industry life cycle. Growth in demand from automotive, aerospace & defense, and wind energy sectors and low investment cost of glass fiber among other composites are the factors that drive the global thermoplastic composites market. Thermoplastic composites are rapidly used in applications such as water, oil & gas, pipe & tank, electrical & electronics, and the marine industries, among others. In addition, automotive is the largest revenue-generating segment for thermoplastic composite and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. Furthermore, Asia-Pacific is one of the major contributors to the global thermoplastic composites market. Rapidly flourishing urbanization and modern infrastructure coupled with increasing investments in high-end products for the defense sector in emerging economies such as India and China boost the growth of thermoplastic composite in the region.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the key sectors such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and wind energy. This is expected to hamper the growth of the global thermoplastic composites market.
The global thermoplastic composites market was valued at $ 15.2 Billion in 2019
BASF SE, laxness, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, PPG Industries, SABIC, and Solvay S.A. are the top players in thermoplastic composites market.
Oil & gas, construction and aerospace & defense are the major areas of development for thermoplastic composites market.
Transportation and aerospace & defense industry is projected to increase the demand for thermoplastic composites Market
The growing demand for producing light-weight and less CO2 emission vehicles are driving the demand for thermoplastic composites
Based on fiber type glass segment is the most influencing segment in the global thermoplastic composites market
Product Type segment is expected to lead the global thermoplastic composites market during the forecast period
Aerospace & defense applications are expected to drive the adoption of thermoplastic composites
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