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Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 611 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 1882059

Global Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) Market to Reach $17.3 Billion by 2030

The global market for Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) estimated at US$8.1 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$17.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Carbon Prepreg, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 10.3% CAGR and reach US$14.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Glass Prepreg segment is estimated at 7.7% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $2.3 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 13.2% CAGR

The Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$2.3 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$2.9 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 13.2% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 7.8% and 8.8% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 8% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 98 Featured)

  • 3M Company
  • Arkema Group
  • Advanced International Multitech Co., Ltd.
  • Arisawa Mfg. Co., Ltd.
  • 5M Sro
  • ACP Composites, Inc.
  • Advanced Materials Technology (Pty) Ltd.
  • Airtech International, Inc.
  • Allred & Associates, Inc. - Dragonplate
  • APCM LLC
  • Australian Composites Pty., Ltd.
  • Axiom Materials, Inc.
  • Barrday Inc.
  • Airtech Advanced Materials Group
  • AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Prepregs: Market Prospects and Outlook
  • Global Economic Update
  • Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • An Introduction to Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers (Prepregs)
  • Typical Properties of Prepreg Composites
  • Resins Used in Prepregs
  • Basic Forms of Prepregs
  • Manufacture of Prepregs
  • Energy Intensity of Production Processes during Prepreg Manufacture
  • Applications of Prepregs
  • Major Segment Markets
  • Thermosetting Resins Hold Leading Market Share
  • Carbon Fiber Prepregs: The Most Widely Used Type
  • Aerospace & Defense: The Largest End-Use Market for Prepregs
  • North America and Europe Lead, China and Asia-Pacific Exhibit Fastest Growth
  • WORLD BRANDS
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
  • Recent Market Activity
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Prepreg Market to Gain from the Significant Growth Potential of the Wind Energy Sector
  • Global Energy Generation Mix (in %) for 2018 and 2050
  • Global Wind Power Market: Cumulated Installed Capacity (in GW) for the Years 2014 through 2023
  • Prepregs Hold Promise as Replacement for Resin-Infused Glass Fiber in Wind Blade Spar Caps
  • Prepregs Critical to the Aerospace Sector
  • Rise in Air Passenger Traffic and Demand for Modern Aircraft Present Long-term Growth Opportunities for the Market
  • Global Commercial Aircraft Fleet Projections: Breakdown of Fleet (in Units) by Region for 2019 and 2040
  • Epoxy Prepreg: The Popular Resin Type
  • Aerospace MRO Market for Composite Components
  • Aircraft Interior Manufacturers Increasingly Rely on Composites
  • OAA Alternatives Emerge in Aerospace Composite Manufacturing
  • Prepregs Attract Attention for Use in Defense Applications
  • Growing Adoption of UAVs Widens Potential Opportunities for Prepregs
  • Space Exploration Missions to Augur Well for the Advanced Composites Market
  • Auto Industry’s Shift towards Fuel Efficient Vehicles Fuels Demand for Lightweight Composites, Benefiting Prepregs Market
  • World Automobile Production (in Million Units) for the Period 2008-2022
  • Auto Industry’s Focus on Lightweight Construction Drives Measures to Achieve CO2 Targets: OEM Fleet Target Development in the EU (in g CO2/km)
  • Performance Characteristics of Common Lightweight Materials
  • Automakers, Suppliers Eye EV Opportunities
  • World Electric Vehicles (EVs) Annual Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2026
  • Advanced Composites Witness Growing Use in Automobiles
  • Advanced Resin Materials and Production Techniques Enable Mass Manufacture of Automotive Components
  • Need for Durable Recreational and Sports Goods & Equipment Augurs Well for Prepregs Market
  • EXHIBIT : Global Sports Equipment Market Size (in US$ Billion) for 2019, 2022 and 2025
  • Snow Skis: An Important Market for Prepregs
  • Marine Industry Offers Pockets of Opportunities to Prepregs, as Marine Vessel Construction Moves towards Advanced Composites
  • Boat Industry Heralds the Arrival of Marine Composites
  • Carbon Fiber Prepregs Market: Superior Properties Support Growing Use in Key End-Use Markets
  • Aerospace & Defense, Automotive & Wind Energy: Major End-Use Sectors
  • Material Properties and Performance Benefits Support Demand for Thermoplastic Prepregs
  • Tow Prepregs Market: Market Growth Linked to Aerospace & Auto Industries
  • Glass Fiber Prepreg Market: An Overview
  • Non-Woven Glass Fiber Prepregs Continue to Find Increasing Use
  • Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs: A Small Yet Prominent Part of Overall Prepregs Market
  • High-Performance OOA Prepregs: A Key Milestone for Aerospace Primary Structures
  • Are OOA Prepreg a Game Changer?
  • Manufacturing Technology Advances Fuel Commodity Prepreg Applications
  • User-Friendly and Automated Prepreg Machines: Enabling Manufacture of High-Quality Prepregs
  • Chopped Prepreg Molding Compounds Attract Attention
  • Innovations Drive Improvements in Prepreg Efficiencies and Applications
  • In The Spotlight: Prepreg Advancements
  • High Cost of Recycling Prepregs Remains a Key Challenge for the Industry
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Carbon by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Carbon by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Carbon by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Glass by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Glass by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Glass by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aramid by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Aramid by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Aramid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Thermoset by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Thermoset by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Thermoset by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Thermoplastic by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World Historic Review for Thermoplastic by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World 16-Year Perspective for Thermoplastic by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace & Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: World Historic Review for Aerospace & Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World 16-Year Perspective for Aerospace & Defense by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 19: 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$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 20: 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$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World 16-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 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wind Energy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 23: World Historic Review for Wind Energy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World 16-Year Perspective for Wind Energy by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sporting Goods by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 26: World Historic Review for Sporting Goods by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World 16-Year Perspective for Sporting Goods by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 29: World Historic Review for Electronics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World 16-Year Perspective for Electronics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 31: 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$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 32: 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$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: World 16-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 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 34: World Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: World Historic Review for Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: World 16-Year Perspective for Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) 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 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCEGERMANYITALYUNITED KINGDOMSPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
AUSTRALIAINDIASOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICLATIN AMERICAARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAMIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Prepreg (Pre-Impregnated Composite Fibers) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

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

  • 3M Company
  • Arkema Group
  • Advanced International Multitech Co., Ltd.
  • Arisawa Mfg. Co., Ltd.
  • 5M Sro
  • ACP Composites, Inc.
  • Advanced Materials Technology (Pty) Ltd.
  • Airtech International, Inc.
  • Allred & Associates, Inc. - Dragonplate
  • APCM LLC
  • Australian Composites Pty., Ltd.
  • Axiom Materials, Inc.
  • Barrday Inc.
  • Airtech Advanced Materials Group
  • AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.

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