PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1519365
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1519365
The global automotive polymer composites market size reached US$ 9.4 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 16.6 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.29% during 2024-2032. The escalating demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles, various technological advancements in the manufacturing processes, and the implementation of stringent government regulations represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Automotive polymer composites refer to a group of materials made by combining a polymer matrix with reinforcing fibers or particles. The polymer matrix can be made from a variety of materials, such as thermosetting or thermoplastic polymers, while the reinforcing fibers or particles are made from materials such as carbon fiber, glass fiber, or aramid. They exhibit improved mechanical properties such as high strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, and toughness compared to the polymer matrix alone. They also have good fatigue resistance, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. In the automotive industry, these composites are used to replace traditional materials such as steel or aluminum in various applications, such as body panels, structural components, and interior parts. This is due to the lightweight, high-strength properties of the composites, which can help reduce vehicle weight, improve fuel efficiency, and meet safety and performance requirements. Owing to these properties, automotive polymer composites are widely utilized in the automotive industry across the globe.
The market is primarily driven by the escalating demand for lightweight vehicles across the globe. The automotive industry is increasingly focused on reducing the weight of vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Polymer composites are lighter than traditional materials such as steel or aluminum, making them an attractive option for automakers. In addition, various technological advancements in the manufacturing process of these materials represent another major growth-inducing factor, as the cost of producing polymer composites has decreased over the years, making them more cost-effective compared to traditional materials. Besides this, governments of numerous countries are imposing more stringent emissions and fuel efficiency regulations on automakers, which is driving the adoption of lightweight materials such as polymer composites. This, coupled with the increasing adoption of eco-friendly materials in the automotive industry that involve less energy and fewer greenhouse gas emissions during production, is positively influencing the market growth. Furthermore, the growing consumer preferences toward electric cars, various competitive strategies adopted by key players such as capacity expansion, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions (M&As), and various benefits provided by polymer composites such as design flexibility and corrosion resistance are some of the other factors creating a favorable market outlook across the globe.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global automotive polymer composites market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on resin type, product, manufacturing process, application, and end use.
Epoxy
Polyurethane
Polyamide
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Polyester
Vinyl Ester
Others
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive polymer composites market based on the resin type. This includes epoxy, polyurethane, polyamide, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, vinyl ester, and others. According to the report, epoxy represented the largest segment.
Glass Fiber Composites
Natural Fiber Composites
Carbon Fiber Composites
A detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive polymer composites market based on the product has also been provided in the report. This includes glass fiber composites, natural fiber composites, and carbon fiber composites.
Compression Molding
Injection Molding
Resin Transfer Molding
Sheet Molding
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive polymer composites market based on the manufacturing process. This includes compression, injection, resin transfer, and sheet molding.
Interior Components
Exterior Components
Structural Components
Powertrain Components
A detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive polymer composites market based on the application has also been provided in the report. This includes interior, exterior, structural, and powertrain components. According to the report, exterior components accounted for the largest market share.
Conventional Vehicles
Electric Vehicles
Trucks and Buses
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the automotive polymer composites market based on the end use. This includes conventional vehicles, electric vehicles, and trucks and buses.
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
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, Asia Pacific was the largest market for automotive polymer composites. Some of the factors driving the Asia Pacific automotive polymer composites market included the expanding automotive industry, the surging sales of electric vehicles, and the rising adoption of eco-friendly materials.
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global automotive polymer composites market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include BASF SE, Covestro AG, DuPont de Nemours Inc., SGL Carbon SE, Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH (Teijin Limited), Toray Advanced Composites, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.