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The global market for composites is expected to grow from $126.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $183.1 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.
The Asia-Pacific composites market is expected to grow from $50.0 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $75.8 billion by the end of 2029, at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.
The North American composites market is expected to grow from $38.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $56.3 billion by the end of 2029, at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.
Report Scope
The scope of this report is extensive, as it covers a variety of composites that are used globally. The market for composites is analyzed by dividing it based on five major types and subtypes. BCC Research analyzed essential categories and regions to determine the present and future composites market status. The report also discusses market strategies, ESG development, emerging trends, regulatory landscape, key players, and market driving forces. The base year for the market study is 2023, and the estimates and forecasts are for 2024 through 2029. Market estimates are in U.S. dollars (millions). The report concentrates on composite products and technologies currently in commercial use; while promising, other products that are not likely to make out of the laboratory are not covered in scope. Moreover, the market size includes the revenue that composite-producing companies generate by incorporating industrial-scale technologies.
The global composites market is segmented into:
- Reinforcement Materials - By Type: fibrous, nonfibrous; By Application: aerospace and defense, automotive, wind energy, construction, consumer goods, marine, plastics, energy, rubber, paint and coatings, electrical and electronics, ceramics, sporting goods, pipes and tanks, medical and healthcare, and others; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World; By Fibrous Type of Reinforcement: glass fiber, ceramic fiber, aramid fiber, carbon fiber, boron fiber, epoxy/vinyl ester, and others (basalt fiber, quartz fibers, fiber hybrids; By Nonfibrous Type of Reinforcement: silicas, talcs, mica, wollastonite.
- Resins - By Type: thermosets, thermoplastics; By Application: pipes and tanks, construction, marine, electrical and electronics, aerospace and defense, automotive, wind energy, and others; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World.
- Fillers - By Type: calcium carbonate, ATH (alumina trihydrate) and others {calcium sulphate, magnesium hydroxide and synthetic silicas); By Application: automotive, pipes and tanks, consumer goods, marine, construction, electrical and electronics, and others; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World.
- Nanocomposites - By Type: nanoclays, carbon nanotubes, nanofibers, metal oxides, graphene, and others (green polymer nanocomposites, hybrid nanocomposites, silicon dioxide nanoparticles); By Application: automotive, packaging, electrical and electronics, medical and healthcare, aerospace and defense, energy, paint and coatings, adhesives and sealants, sporting goods, textiles, construction, chemicals, filtration, photovoltaics, and others; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World.
- Natural Fibers - By Type: wood fiber, hemp, flax, others (kenaf, rice husk fiber, abaca fiber); By Application: construction, automotive, consumer goods, others; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World.
Report Includes
- 108 data tables and 87 additional tables
- An overview of the global market for composites
- Analyses of global market trends, with market revenue data from 2023, estimates for 2024, and projected CAGRs through 2029
- Estimate of the current market size and revenue prospects, along with a market share analysis by type (and subtype), application and region/country
- Discussion of the market dynamics, technological advances, regulations, and the macroeconomic factors influencing the industry
- A Porter's Five Forces model, and global supply chain and SWOT analyses of the composites market
- Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, ESG score analysis, and the ESG practices of leading companies
- An update on recent patents
- Analysis of the industry structure, including company market shares, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
- Profiles of leading players, including Toray Industries Inc., Owens Corning, Hexcel Corp., SGL Carbon SE, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Overview
- Technology Background
- Manufacturing Process
- The Role of Robotics and Automation in the Composites Industry
- Benefits of Composite Materials
- Sustainability in the Composites Industry
- Pillars of Sustainability
- Waste Management Hierarchy
- State of Recycled Carbon Fiber
- Importance of Bio-based Composite Materials
- Supply Chain Analysis
- Key Regulators in the Composites Industry
- Regulations by Country
- Regulatory Bodies in Natural Fibers
- Pricing Analysis
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
- Market Drivers
- Growing Demand of Advanced Composites in Electrical and Electronics Sector
- Rising Adoption of Composites in the Aerospace Industry
- Advances in Energy Sector
- Growing Usage of Composites in the Automotive Sector
- Composites Adoption in Infrastructure and Construction
- Market Restraints/Challenges
- Recycling and Disposal Challenges
- High Cost of Materials
- Global Supply Chain Disruptions and Geopolitical Tensions
- Potential Health Risks Caused by Nanocomposites
- Market Opportunities
- Space Exploration
- Composites Opportunities in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOLs)
- Growing Scope of Bio-composites in the Marine Industry
- Demand for Biomass-based Nanofibers
- Penetration of Composites in Sports and Recreation
- Potential of Nanocomposites in Enhancing Safety of Pipes for Oil & Gas and Chemicals Sector
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Overview
- Recent Innovations in the Composite Industry
- Carbon Fiber-based Materials
- Lightweighting
- Additive Manufacturing
- Nanocomposites
- Smart Metal Composites
- High Performance Resins & Adhesives
- Advanced Polymer Composites
- Biomaterials
- Circular Materials Economy
- Intelligent Design & Manufacturing
- Out-of-Autoclave Manufacturing
- Automated Fiber Placement and Automated Tape Laying (ATL)
- Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD)
- Thermomechanical Pulp
- Bicomponent Spinning
- 3D Printing
- Natural Fiber Composites
- Hybrid Composites
- Nanotechnology
- Resin Infusion Technologies
- Emerging Technologies
- Key Developments in Applications
- Architecture and Construction
- Aerospace Industry
- Automotive Sector
- Energy Production and Storage
- Marine Sector
- Sports and Recreation
- Patent Analysis
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
- Overview
- Composites Market Analysis
- Reinforcement Materials Market Analysis
- Reinforcement Materials Market Analysis by Region
- Fibrous Reinforcement Materials Market Analysis
- Fibrous Reinforcement Materials Market Analysis, by Application
- Fibrous Reinforcement Materials Market Analysis by Region
- Fibrous Reinforcement Materials Market Analysis, by Type
- Nonfibrous Reinforcement Materials Market Analysis
- Nonfibrous Reinforced Composites Market Analysis by Region
- Nonfibrous Reinforcement Materials Market Analysis by Application
- Nonfibrous Reinforced Composites Market Analysis by Type
- Resin Materials Market Analysis
- Resin Materials Market Analysis by Application
- Resin Materials Market Analysis, by Region
- Resin Materials Market Analysis by Type
- Fillers Market Analysis
- Fillers Market Analysis by Application
- Fillers Market Analysis, by Region
- Fillers Market Analysis by Type
- Nanocomposites Market Analysis
- Nanocomposites Market Analysis, by Application
- Nanocomposites Market Analysis by Region
- Nanocomposites Market Analysis by Type
- Natural Fibers Market Analysis
- Natural Fibers Market Analysis by Application
- Natural Fibers Market Analysis by Region
- Natural Fibers Market Analysis by Type
- Geographic Breakdown
- Composites Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- South America
- Rest of the World
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
- Overview
- Top Players Ranking Analysis
- Strategic Analysis
Chapter 7 Sustainability in Composites Market: ESG Perspective
- Importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in the Composites Industry
- Sustainability Trends in Composites Industry
- Low Carbon Feedstocks
- Manufacturing Efficiency
- Increasing Composite Lifetime
- Reuse and Repair
- Chemical Recycling Technologies
- Inherently Recyclable Composite Materials
- ESG Practices in the Composites Industry
- Current Status of ESG in the Composites Market
- ESG Score Analysis
- Risk Scale, Exposure Scale and Management Scale
- Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
- Concluding Remarks from BCC Research
Chapter 8 Appendix
- Methodology
- References
- Abbreviations Used in this Report
- Company Profiles
- ARKEMA
- CHINA JUSHI CO. LTD.
- DUPONT
- GURIT SERVICES AG
- HEXCEL CORP.
- HEXION INC.
- HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC
- IDI COMPOSITES INTERNATIONAL
- INEOS
- KUREHA CORP.
- LG CHEM
- LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS B.V.
- MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP CORP.
- NIPPON ELECTRIC GLASS CO. LTD.
- NORSKE SKOG ASA
- OWENS CORNING
- RTP COMPANY
- SABIC
- SAINT-GOBAIN
- SGL CARBON
- SYENSQO
- TECNARO GMBH
- TEIJIN LTD.
- TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
- UFP INDUSTRIES INC.
- UPM