Spider silk is a protein fiber that is spun from spiders. The silk is used to create webs or other structures such as nets to catch the prey or cocoons to protect the offspring or to wrap up its prey. Also, silk is used for suspension or to float through the air and various others. Extracting the silk from spiders has proven to be a difficult task due to which a synthetic form of spider silk has been created that can be commercialized. It is one of the strongest biomaterials manufactured to date, which is flexible and stronger than the KEVLAR.
An alternative to synthetic spider silk replicates the spider silk's strength, energy-absorbing capacity, and elasticity. Moreover, synthetic spider silk contains more than 98% water. The laboratory-based spider silk is made from hydrogel, which consists of 98% water and 2% of cellulose and silica. Silica and cellulose are held together by molecules also called cucurbiturils. The cellulose fibers and silica can be pulled from the hydrogel. The water evaporates after 30 seconds and leaves behind only the strong and highly elastic thread.
Market Dynamics
Increasing application of synthetic spider silk is one of the key factors aiding in the growth of this market. Furthermore, the incomparable strength of synthetic spider silk over other synthetic fibers such as nylon such as high elasticity and tensile strength is another key factor pushing the growth of the market. Moreover, it has bio-degradable and bio-compatible properties as compared to other synthetic fibers, which is propelling its demand in application areas.
Key features of the study:
- This report provides in-depth analysis of synthetic spider silk market size (US$ Million) and Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2022 - 2030), considering 2021 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains an attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategy adopted by the leading players
- It profiles leading players in the global synthetic spider silk market based on the following parameters - company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Spiber Inc. Bolt Threads, and AmSilk
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make an informed decision regarding their future product launch, product type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global synthetic spider silk market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, in-mold manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through the various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global synthetic spider silk market
Detailed Segmentation:
- Global Synthetic Spider Silk Market, By Product Type
- Genetically Modified Yeast Fermentation
- Genetically Modified Silkworm
- Genetically Modified E.Coli Fermentation
- Others
- Global Synthetic Spider Silk Market, By Application
- Automotive
- Textile
- Healthcare
- Defense
- Others
- Global Synthetic Spider Silk Market, By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- U.K.
- Germany
- Italy
- France
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- ASEAN
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East
- GCC
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- Northern Africa
- Central Africa
- South Africa
- Company Profiles
- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories*
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Financial Performance
- Key Strategies
- Recent Developments
- Future Plans
- Spiber Inc.
- AMSilk
- Bolt Threads