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Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT): Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 178 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 1946787

Global Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market to Reach $5.7 Billion by 2030

The global market for Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) estimated at US$3 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$5.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% over the analysis period 2022-2030. Polypropylene (PP), one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 9.4% CAGR and reach US$2.3 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the Polyamide (PA) segment is readjusted to a revised 8.4% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $817.9 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 12.1% CAGR

The Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$817.9 Million in the year 2022. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.3 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 12.1% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 5.9% and 6.7% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 6.6% CAGR. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$817.7 Million by the year 2030.

Select Competitors (Total 12 Featured) -

  • Celanese Corporation
  • Daicel Polymer Limited
  • PlastiComp Inc.
  • PolyOne Corporation
  • PPG Fiber Glass
  • RTP Company
  • SABIC
  • Solvay
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • TechnoCompound GmbH

What's New?

  • Special coverage on Russia-Ukraine war; global inflation; easing of zero-Covid policy in China and its `bumpy` reopening; supply chain disruptions, global trade tensions; and risk of recession.
  • Global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares
  • Market presence across multiple geographies - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial
  • Online interactive peer-to-peer collaborative bespoke updates
  • Access to digital archives and Research Platform
  • Complimentary updates for one year

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • A Prelude
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Consumption Analysis
  • Factors Driving LFT Consumption
  • Automotive Industry: The Major End-Use Sector for LFT
  • A Peek into the Competitive Landscape
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
  • Celanese Corporation (US)
  • Daicel Polymer Limited (Japan)
  • PlastiComp Inc. (US)
  • PolyOne Corporation (US)
  • PPG Fiber Glass (US)
  • RTP Company (US)
  • SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
  • Solvay (Belgium)
  • Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd. (Japan)
  • TechnoCompound GmbH (Germany)
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • LFT In The Macro Economic Perspective - A Review
  • Positive Economic Outlook Keeps Market Sentiment Intact
  • Market on Growth Path In spite of Volatility in Global PMI
  • Positive Eurozone Economic Outlook Bodes Well for the Market
  • Fiscal Cliff Concerns in the US and the Road Ahead
  • Application Market Overview & Trends
  • Automotive Market
  • Product Innovations to Woo Automotive Manufacturers
  • Technological Improvements Enhance Durability of LFT Auto Components
  • LFTs- An Ideal Lightweight Substitute for Metals in the Auto Industry
  • Recyclability - Vital to Promote Uptake of LFT in Automotive Sector
  • Global Automotive Industry at a Glance
  • Rising Global Automotive Production - A Business Case
  • In-line Compounding Process Increases the Uptake of LFT
  • Demand from Non-Automotive Sector on the Rise
  • Select Market Trends
  • Hybrid LFTs Come to the Fore; Set to Drive Adoption of LFTs
  • Natural Fiber Reinforcements Gaining Prominence in LFRTs
  • Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic - A Natural Alternative
  • Advantages of LFT Gives an Upper Hand over GMT
  • Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene - A Cut above the Rest
  • Focus on Performance Improvement Fuels Research
  • New Techniques Emerge for More Realistic Microstructure Simulation and Representation
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 18-Year Perspective for Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polypropylene (PP) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Polypropylene (PP) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 18-Year Perspective for Polypropylene (PP) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyamide (PA) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Polyamide (PA) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 18-Year Perspective for Polyamide (PA) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Resin Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Other Resin Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 18-Year Perspective for Other Resin Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Glass Fiber by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World Historic Review for Glass Fiber by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World 18-Year Perspective for Glass Fiber by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Carbon Fiber by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: World Historic Review for Carbon Fiber by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World 18-Year Perspective for Carbon Fiber by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Fiber Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 20: World Historic Review for Other Fiber Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World 18-Year Perspective for Other Fiber Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 23: World Historic Review for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World 18-Year Perspective for Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 26: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World 18-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 29: World Historic Review for Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World 18-Year Perspective for Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyphthalamide (PPA) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 32: World Historic Review for Polyphthalamide (PPA) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: World 18-Year Perspective for Polyphthalamide (PPA) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 35: World Historic Review for Aerospace by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: World 18-Year Perspective for Aerospace by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronics Appliances by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 38: World Historic Review for Electronics Appliances by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 39: World 18-Year Perspective for Electronics Appliances by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sports & Leisure by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 41: World Historic Review for Sports & Leisure by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 42: World 18-Year Perspective for Sports & Leisure by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2012, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 43: World Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2023 (E)
CHINA
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2023 (E)
EUROPE
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
FRANCE
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2023 (E)
GERMANY
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2023 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2023 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2023 (E)
INDIA
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2023 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2023 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2023 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2023 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Celanese Corporation
  • Daicel Polymer Limited
  • PlastiComp Inc.
  • PolyOne Corporation
  • PPG Fiber Glass
  • RTP Company
  • SABIC
  • Solvay
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • TechnoCompound GmbH

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