However, high cost of ceramic matrix composite as compared to other metal alloys is expected to hamper the growth of the global ceramic matrix composites market. Conversely, incorporation of low coat production technologies is anticipated to offer lucrative growth opportunities in the near future.
The ceramic matrix composites market is segmented based on composite type, fiber type, fiber material, application, and region. Depending on composite type, the market is classified into silicon carbide reinforced silicon carbide (SIC/SIC), carbon reinforced carbon (C/C), oxide–oxide (OX/OX) and other (Silicon Carbide and Carbon (SIC/C)). By fiber type, it is fragmented into short fiber and continuous fiber. On the basis of fiber material, it is classified into alumina fibers, amorphous ceramic fibers (RCF), silicon carbide fibers (SIC), and others. As per application, it is segregated into aerospace & defense, automotive, energy & power, electricals & electronics, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and rest of LAMEA).
The major key players operating in the global ceramic matrix composites industry include Rolls-Royce Plc., Coi Ceramics INC., SGL Group, United Technologies, Ceramtec, Lancer Systems, Coorstek Inc., Applied Thin Films, Ultramet, and Composites Horizons. Other players operating in this market include Pyromeral Systems, Precision Castparts Corp., Zircar Zirconia, Inc., United Composites B.V., and Plasan North America. These major key players are adopting different strategies such as acquisition, business expansion, and collaboration to stay competitive in the global market.
KEY BENEFITS FOR STAKEHOLDERS
- Porter’s five forces analysis helps to analyze the potential of buyers & suppliers and the competitive scenario of the industry for strategy building.
- It outlines the current trends and future scenario of the market from 2019 to 2026 to understand the prevailing opportunities and potential investment pockets.
- Major countries in the region have been mapped according to their individual revenue contribution to the regional market.
- The key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their detailed impact analysis are elucidated in the study.
- The profiles of key players along with their key strategic developments are enlisted in the report.
KEY MARKET SEGMENTS
By Composite Type
- Silicon Carbide Reinforced Silicon Carbide (SIC/SIC)
- Carbon Reinforced Carbon (C/C)
- Oxide–Oxide (OX/OX)
- Others (Silicon Carbide and Carbon (SIC/C))
By Fiber Type
- Short Fiber
- Continuous Fiber
By Fiber Material
- Alumina Fibers
- Amorphous Ceramic Fibers (RCF)
- Silicon Carbide Fibers (SIC)
- Others
By Application
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive
- Energy & Power
- Electricals & Electronics
- Others
By Region
- North America
o Canada
o Mexico
- Europe
o France
o Spain
o Italy
o UK
o Russia
o Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
o Japan
o India
o South Korea
o Australia
o Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
o Saudi Arabia
o South Africa
o Rest of LAMEA
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Executive Summary
According to the report titled,'Ceramic matrix composites Market by Composite Type, Fiber Type, Fiber Material, and Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2019 - 2026,' the global ceramic matrix composites market was valued at US$ 4,857.6 million in 2018 and is projected to reach US$ 11,516.1 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 11.4% from 2019 to 2026.Ceramic matrix composites are considered as materials consisting of ceramic matrix combined with a ceramic, such as oxides and carbides, in the dispersed phase. These materials exhibit multiple physical & mechanical properties such as high electrical conductivity and high thermal stability. Moreover, they provide toughness and strength at high temperatures, and thus find wide application in the aerospace & defense industry.
In addition, rapid development of the automotive sector across developing economies such as India and China and increase in demand for ceramic matrix composites owing to their low weight, high friction, and temperature-resistant properties are the key factors that fuel the growth of the global ceramic matrix composites market. In addition, surge in demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicle has boosted the demand for ceramic matrix composites in the automotive industry, which is expected to drive the market growth.
Based on composite type, the market is segmented into silicon carbide reinforced silicon carbide (SIC/SIC), carbon reinforced carbon (C/C), and oxide–oxide (OX/OX) and others (Silicon Carbide and Carbon (SIC/C)). Silicon carbide reinforced silicon carbide (SIC/SIC) possesses properties such as resistance to high temperature and fracture. Hence, it is widely used in automotive applications, such as in brake systems of high-performance road cars, namely, brake disc and brake pads.
Depending on fiber type, the market is categorized into short fiber and continuous fiber. Short fiber finds application in the manufacturing of light weight automobiles owing to its properties like high tensile and impact strength and resistance to high temperature. In addition, continuous fiber finds application in manufacturing of engines used in fighter jets due to its physical properties like toughness and durability.
On the basis of fiber material, the market is segmented into alumina fibers, amorphous ceramic fibers (RCF), silicon carbide fibers (SIC) and others. Silicon carbide fibers are widely used in the manufacturing of gas turbines used in aircrafts, owing to their properties such as high stiffness, enhanced tensile strength, low weight, superior chemical resistance, increased temperature tolerance, and improved thermal expansion. In addition, these fibers are used for automobile's catalytic converters, owing to their high compressive strength and superior thermal shock resistance.
Based on application, the market is segmented into aerospace & defense, automotive, energy & power, electricals & electronics, and others. Ceramic matrix composites are increasingly being utilized in electrical and electronics such as laptops, smartphones and LCD televisions, owing to their properties such as enhanced electrical conductivity and high thermal stability Upsurge in demand for consumer electronics globally has led to increase in need for these composites.. In addition, development of the automotive and aerospace & defense industries has increased the usage of ceramic matrix composites, owing to their lightweight, high fuel efficiency, and superior durability. All these factors together are expected to drive the growth of ceramic matrix composites market.
Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. North America has emerged as a global leader in ceramic matrix composites market, due to increase in demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient automobiles from consumers. In addition, increase in R&D activities in the field of aerospace technology and rise in production of war machines such as fighter jets have fueled the demand for ceramic matrix composite. These factors are anticipated to boost the growth of the North America ceramic matrix composites market.
Key Findings of the Ceramic matrix composites Market:
The North America ceramic matrix composites market share is predicted to hold a share of over 38.40% by the end of 2026.
The continuous fiber in the fiber type segment is predicted to hold a share of over 69.35% in the global ceramic matrix composites market in terms of revenue in 2026.
The ceramic matrix composites market trends has been analyzed across the major countries of the region.
The market players have adopted expansion, acquisition, and collaboration as their key strategies to gain competitive advantage in this market. The key players operating in the ceramic matrix composites industry include Rolls-Royce Plc., Coi Ceramics INC., SGL Group, United Technologies, Ceramtec, Lancer Systems, Coorstek Inc., Applied Thin Films, Ultramet, and Composites Horizons.
Methodology
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They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
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