CF And CFRP Market Size By Carbon Fiber (Polyacrylonitrile Carbon Fiber), By Resin Type (Thermoplastics CFRP and Thermosetting CFRP), By Geography Scope And Forecast

CF And CFRP Market Size And Forecast

CF And CFRP Market size had a valuation of USD 26.45 Billion in 2022. We expect that the market will reach a valuation of USD 69.78 Billion by 2030, with an exceptional CAGR of 13.13% during the forecast period of 2024-2030.

The CF And CFRP Market is really taking off! We're seeing a big jump in demand for carbon fiber, especially in cars, planes, and even the defense sector. And it's not just those areas – more and more manufacturers are using it to make all sorts of products. However, let's be real, carbon fiber's high price tag is a bit of a hurdle. If you're looking for the inside scoop, the Global CF And CFRP Market report gives you the full picture. We're talking in-depth looks at the important pieces, what's hot, what's not, who's competing, and everything that's really making a difference in the market.

Global CF And CFRP Market Definition

Carbon fiber, commonly referred to as graphite fiber, is a carbon-based material with excellent structural strength while also being lightweight. The diameter of carbon fiber ranges between five to ten micrometers. While comparing based on the strength-to-weight ratio, carbon fiber is stronger than steel, which is the standard material used for industrial manufacturing. Thus, carbon fiber has garnered exponential demand from various end-user industries, especially the aerospace and automotive industries.

The aerospace industry extensively uses carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials to manufacture various components of aircraft and spacecraft. The benefits offered by carbon fiber and reinforced materials have also found significant demand in the automotive industry, especially bicycles and race cars which are meant to be lightweight to achieve maximum speeds. For such applications, carbon fiber is the perfect material.

Global CF And CFRP Market Overview

The global CF And CFRP Market is really taking off, mainly because everyone wants carbon fiber and carbon fiber-reinforced materials, especially in aerospace and defense. And with developing countries coming up with cool new ideas, there's tons of opportunity for companies in the carbon fiber game. The aerospace industry is growing like crazy, and that's because it's used a lot in defense. Think about itaircraft are super important for cargo, keeping an eye on things (surveillance), and even offense. Right now, the US is leading the pack in defense, mainly because they're throwing tons of cash into research and development to create awesome new defense tech.

Carbon fiber being lightweight and structurally sound material has become a primary choice for manufacturing aircraft and UAVs. The automotive industry is another primary end-user of the carbon fiber industry, where carbon fiber is being used to manufacture race cars. Race cars have the primary requirement of being lightweight as it helps them achieve greater speeds. Thus, carbon fiber is being used to manufacture fast race cars and supercars that are also structurally capable of protecting the driver in case of adventure.

Global CF And CFRP Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global CF And CFRP Market has distinct Segments Based on Carbon Fiber, Resin Type, and Geography.

CF And CFRP Market, By Carbon Fiber

• Polyacrylonitrile Carbon Fiber
• Pitch-Based Carbon Fiber
• Rayon-Based Carbon Fiber
• Others

So, when we talk about the Carbon Fiber world, we're really talking about a few different types, like Polyacrylonitrile Carbon Fiber (that's a mouthful!), Pitch-Based Carbon Fiber, Rayon-Based Carbon Fiber, and, well, others. Turns out, that Polyacrylonitrile one, or PAN carbon fiber, is the big cheese in the market. Why? Because it's super strong and lightweight at the same time! Plus, it doesn't get eaten away by chemicals easily, so it lasts longer. That's why you see it everywhere, from airplanes and cars to golf clubs and even wind turbines!

CF And CFRP Market, By Resin Type

• Thermoplastics CFRP
• Thermosetting CFRP

Based on Resin Type, the global market for CF and CFRP is segmented into Thermoplastics CFRP and Thermosetting CFRP. The thermoplastics CFRP segment exerted greater control over the global CF and CFRP market due to their structural integrity, resistance towards chemicals and mechanical pressure and impact, and tensile strength. Commonly used thermoplastics CFRP include polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyamide (PA), and polypropylene (PP) which are showcasing a massive demand from end-user industries due to the benefits offered by them.

CF And CFRP Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• Latin America

Based on Geography, the market for CF & CFRP is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. The North American region controlled the largest market share of the global CF And CFRP Market because of its established aerospace and defense sector. The US has the largest defense budget compared to any other country across the globe. The US also has shown remarkable development in the aerospace sector, creating a massive demand for carbon fiber materials as it is structurally sound and lightweight.

Key Players

The “Global CF And CFRP Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Solvay, Hexcel Corporation, Gurit, SGL Group, Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Koninklijke Ten Cate BV, Aeron Composite Pvt Ltd, Sigmatex, and Nippon Graphite Fiber Corporation. This section offers in-depth analysis through a company overview, position analysis, the regional and industrial footprint of the company, and the ACE matrix for insightful competitive analysis. The section also provides an exhaustive analysis of the financial performances of mentioned players in the given market.

Key Developments

• In October 2022, Solvay launched LTM 350, a carbon fiber epoxy prepreg tooling material, with an objective to serve automotive and the aerospace industry.
• In May 2023, Hexcel Corporation inaugurated a new extension plan in Morocco. The plant is equipped with solar panels capable enough to suffice the 20% electricity needs of the plant.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Global CF And CFRP Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

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