PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1422867
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1422867
The global ceramic matrix composites market size reached US$ 11.0 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 24.2 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.93% during 2024-2032. Significant expansion in the automotive industry, extensive research and development (R&D) activities, and the widespread product utilization in high-speed mechanical components represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are advanced composite materials made of ceramic fibers embedded in a ceramic matrix structure. Silicon carbide reinforced silicon carbide (SIC/SIC), carbon-reinforced carbon (C/C), and oxide-oxide (Ox/Ox) are some of the commonly used CMCs. They are widely used in gas turbines, structural re-entry thermal protection, heat exchangers, and fusion reactor walls. As compared to traditional material composites, CMCs are lightweight, can withstand higher temperatures, have high chemical stability, and are resistant to everyday wear and tear. They also exhibit excellent stiffness, high thermal shock resistance, non-magnetic and non-conductive properties, and mechanical, thermal, dimensional, and chemical stability. As a result, CMCs find extensive applications across the automotive, electrical, electronics, and power generation industries.
Significant expansion in the automotive industry across the globe is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. CMCs are widely used in automotive applications due to their high tensile strength and tolerance to high temperatures. In line with this, manufacturers are focusing on replacing heavy steel and iron in automobiles with lightweight composite materials, which, in turn, is favoring the market growth. Moreover, the widespread product adoption in the aerospace sector to create parts for aircraft, including engine nozzles, nose caps, tail cones, fins, rudders, leading edges, body flaps, and panels, is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Apart from this, the development of novel multifunctional CMC with the use of nanoscience and nanotechnology to improve its properties, toughness, and electrical conductivity is providing an impetus to the market growth. Additionally, the increasing application of CMCs in electronic circuits due to their high thermal conductivity is propelling the market growth. Furthermore, the widespread product adoption in LED, laser diodes, artificial teeth, and fuel cells is positively influencing the market growth. Besides this, the rising product demand for manufacturing infrared domes, sensor protection, and multi-spectral windows as their excellent impact strength coupled with high hardness makes these composites suitable for producing bullet-proof armor and insulation in small arms weapons platforms, which, in turn, is driving the market growth. Other factors, such as extensive research and development (R&D) activities, widespread product utilization in high-speed mechanical components and power transmission lines, and the implementation of various government initiatives to upgrade defense equipment are supporting the market growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global ceramic matrix composites market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on composite type, fiber type, fiber material and application.
Silicon Carbide Reinforced Silicon Carbide (SIC/SIC)
Carbon Reinforced Carbon (C/C)
Oxide-Oxide (Ox/Ox)
Others
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the ceramic matrix composites market based on the composite type. This includes silicon carbide reinforced silicon carbide (SIC/SIC), carbon reinforced carbon (C/C), oxide-oxide (Ox/Ox), and others. According to the report, oxide-oxide (Ox/Ox) represented the largest segment.
Short Fiber
Continuous Fiber
A detailed breakup and analysis of the ceramic matrix composites market based on the fiber type has also been provided in the report. This includes short and continuous fiber. According to the report, continuous fiber accounted for the largest market share.
Alumina Fiber
Refractory Ceramic Fiber (RCF)
SiC Fiber
Others
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the ceramic matrix composites market based on the fiber material. This includes alumina fiber, refractory ceramic fiber (RCF), SiC fiber and others. According to the report, SiC fiber represented the largest segment.
Aerospace and Defense
Automotive
Energy and Power
Electricals and Electronics
Others
A detailed breakup and analysis of the ceramic matrix composites market based on the application has also been provided in the report. This includes aerospace and defense, automotive, energy and power, electricals and electronics and others. According to the report, aerospace and defense accounted for the largest market share.
North America
United States
Canada
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America was the largest market for ceramic matrix composites. Some of the factors driving the North America ceramic matrix composites market included significant technological advancements, extensive research and development (R&D) activities, and widespread product utilization in high-speed mechanical components.
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global ceramic matrix composites market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include 3M Company, Applied Thin Films Inc., Axiom Materials Inc., CeramTec GmbH, COI Ceramics Inc., CoorsTek Inc., Lancer Systems LP, SGL Carbon SE, Specialty Materials Inc. (Global Materials LLC), Starfire Systems Inc., Ultramet, etc.