Global Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market Size By Type (Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic, Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic), By Application (Structural And Powertrain, Interior, Exterior), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market Size And Forecast

Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market size was valued at USD 9.5 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 16.5 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.29% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

One of the most important aspects that are driving the market is the huge development in the utilization of plastic in the manufacturing of automobiles. The increasing popularity of electric vehicles in regions such as Europe, China, and North America is also beneficial to the market. The Global Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market Definition

Polymer matrix composites, more commonly abbreviated as PMCs, are primarily made up of an organic polymer matrix that is held together by either continuous or short fibers. A multiphase material that demonstrates a considerable proportion of qualities possessed by both of its constituent phases is referred to as a composite. Typically, it is made up of a continuous phase that is referred to as the matrix and a scattered phrase that is referred to as the reinforcement. The term “polymer matrix composite” refers to a type of reinforced material that is based on polymers and is utilized in a variety of end-use industries.

These industries include construction, transportation, oil and gas, sports, energy, aerospace, consumer products, and electrical and electronics. One important end-use industry that makes extensive use of polymer matrix composites is the automotive sector. Along with reinforcing fibers, a variety of resins are utilized in the production of automobile polymer matrix composite. Some examples of these resins are polypropylene, polycarbonates, polyamides, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, and other designed plastics. The global market for automotive polymer matrix composites may be broken down into submarkets based on the types of fibers used and the automotive applications that are pursued.

Carbon fiber and glass fiber are the types of fibers that are utilized in the automotive industry the most frequently. The carbon fiber reinforcement possesses a wide variety of mechanical and physical properties, including a high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion, among other benefits. Because of these characteristics, it can be used to produce components that are both lightweight and sturdy. Composites provide various structural and weight advantages over standard steel and injection-moulded automotive parts, such as cost reduction, weight reduction, and recyclability. Composites also have the advantage of being more environmentally friendly. In most cases, the fabrication of interiors, exteriors, and structural components will involve the utilization of polymer matrix composites.

Global Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market Overview

Customers with a variety of highly complex designed parts, design patterns, and structures benefit from composite materials. Automotive, aerospace, maritime, consumer goods, wind power, and other industries are served by the industry. Various materials are consumed in a variety of ways by these industries. Part performance criteria, laws, consumer demand, and cost thresholds all influence this usage. Materials, prices, and process technology in the aircraft industry, for example, differ significantly from those in the car business. Because these materials are so diverse, they can meet this wide range of demands. Resins, a variety of fibers, tools, processes, and finishing options, for example, are all accessible and can be used to fabricate practically any item for any application.

Fuel economy and emission standards drive the car sector, which is why composites for lightweight materials are always being developed. The Corporate Average Fuel Consumption (CAFC) in China similarly has a fleet objective of 20 kilometres per liter. More than 100 models in the automotive industry now specify carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic for OEM components. Furthermore, the market is being driven by the growing trend of using thermoplastics in automobiles. These materials are used by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the building of automobiles to reduce vehicle weight, and emissions, and enhance fuel efficiency and economy.

Lockdowns in many nations have hurt automakers, causing the automotive composites business to decrease. Plant shutdowns, production halts, and supply chain disruptions also hurt the automotive composites market in 2020. The market is predicted to recover by 2021 as demand for electric vehicles rises in the Asia Pacific. The lockdown postponed projects, which hampered the automotive composites industry in 2020, will revive, boosting market development. Market pressures limiting the market include tight environmental policies and legislation, as well as rising limits and prices for garbage disposal.

Furthermore, the growing use of life cycle assessment as part of the material selection process in many industries is putting composite end-of-life waste management under a microscope. For example, 90 percent of the garbage in the United Kingdom is currently disposed of in landfills, posing substantial societal and industrial problems to the industry. Furthermore, rising plastic trash has prompted governments around the world to enact strict environmental regulations. The introduction of single-use plastic bags in a number of nations has highlighted government efforts to address concerns about plastic waste.

Global Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Application, And Geography.

Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market, By Type

• Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic
• Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic
• Natural Fibre

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic, Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic, and Natural Fiber. It is anticipated that the glass fiber reinforced plastic segment will lead in terms of revenue contribution to the global automotive composites market during the forecast period. This is due to the fact that glass fiber is a highly preferred material for the manufacturing of automotive composites due to its excellent properties, which include flexibility, strength, durability, lightweight, and resistance to moisture and heat. Because of the rising demand for carbon fibre reinforced plastic products, which offer the additional benefit of being highly resistant to deformation as well as acid and alkaline corrosion, the carbon fibre reinforced plastic segment is anticipated to record a significantly rapid revenue growth rate over the course of the forecast period.

Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market, By Application

• Structural & Powertrain
• Interior
• Exterior
• Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Structural & Powertrain, Interior, Exterior, and Others. Exterior components, such as bumper beams, fenders, front-end modules, doors, and hoods, are anticipated to lead the global market in terms of revenue contribution over the projection period since composite materials are used in these components. Furthermore, using composites to manufacture exterior portions of vehicles, such as deck lids and other components, boosts vehicle durability, extends vehicle lifecycle, and reduces maintenance costs. During the projection period, the interior category is predicted to grow at a much faster rate than the rest of the market. Interior components such as the central console, carpeting, steering wheel, dashboard modules, door panels, headlining, and vehicle seats are all made from automotive composites. Rising demand for more lightweight car interior components is predicted to increase the use of composites in their manufacturing, enhancing revenue growth in this area.

Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

On the basis of Geography, the Global Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market in the Asia Pacific is expected to grow due to strong growth in China, India, and Japan. Therefore, Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the global market. North America and Europe follow Asia Pacific in-vehicle polymer matrix composites. North America should be a growth market for carbon-reinforced automotive polymer composites. Due to the region’s growing automotive sector, the Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market in Latin America is expected to grow rapidly over the projected period. The Middle East & Africa’s polymer matrix composites market should grow.

Key Players

The “Global Automotive Polymer Matrix Composites Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Toray Industries, Owens Corning, Teijin Limited, Hexcel Corporation, TPI Composites, Inc, Faurecia, Performance Composites Inc., Enduro Composites, Inc., Kineco, Applied Poleramic. Inc., Hexagon Composites, Creative Composites Ltd., and Hitco Carbon Composites Inc.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated for such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight to the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In September 2019, INEOS Enterprises acquired Ashland Global Holdings Inc.’s whole business including the BDO plant in Germany. This acquisition will strengthen INEOS’s global presence.
• ITT Inc. acquires Rockledge, Florida-based Matrix Composites, Inc. in July 2019. This acquisition added new, technologically-diverse enterprises to ITT’s product line. ITT Connect and Control Technologies will extend its aerospace products and tech. This acquisition will improve the company’s aeronautical services.
• Teijin Group teamed with AZL Partner New York for lightweight manufacture in 2020. This technology will revolutionize their business strategy to create multifunctional, lightweight next-generation automobiles.
• In August 2020, SGL Carbon and the joint coordinator Consortium improved the thermal insulation qualities of new composite materials by 120% and made them commercially available.

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