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The future of the global composites market looks attractive, with opportunities in the transportation, construction, wind energy, pipe & tank, marine, consumer goods, electrical and electronic, aerospace and others. The global composite materials market is expected to reach an estimated $39.1 billion by 2022 and it is forecast

to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2017 to 2022. The global composites end product market is expected to reach an estimated $113.2 billion by 2022. The major drivers for growth in this market are increasing demand for lightweight materials in the aerospace & defense and automotive industry; corrosion and chemical resistance materials demand in construction and pipe & tank industry; electrical resistivity and low flame retardant materials demand in E&E industry. 
 

Emerging trends, which have a direct impact on the dynamics of the industry, include development of low-cost carbon fibers, high performance glass fiber and shorter cycle time of resin system. r />  

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Global Composites Shipment by Fiber TypeGlobal Composites by Resin TypeGrowth Opportunity and Different Application Market
The study includes a forecast for the global composites market by application, fiber type, resin type, manufacturing process, molding compound, country, and region, as follows: 
 
Global composites industry size by applications: 
  • Transportation 
  • Marine
  • Wind energy
  • Aerospace
  • Pipe and tank
  • Construction
  • Electronic & Electricals
  • Consumer goods
  • Others
Global composites industry size by manufacturing process ($ Million and Million Pounds)
  • Hand Lay-up
  • Spray-up
  • Resin Infusion (RRIM, RTM, VARTM)
  • Filament Winding
  • Pultrusion
  • Injection Molding
  • Compression Molding
  • Prepreg Lay-up
  • Other
Global composites industry size by molding compounds ($ Million and Million Pounds)
  • SMC
  • BMC
  • Thermoplastic Compounds ( SFT, LFT, GMT, CFT and Other)
Global composites industry size by resin type ($ Million and Million Pounds)
  • Polyester 
  • Epoxy 
  • Vinyl ester 
  • Phenolic 
  • Thermoplastics 
Global composites industry size by fiber type ($ Million and Million Pounds)
  • Glass fiber
  • Carbon fiber
  • Aramid fiber
Global composites industry size by fiber glass types ($ Million and Million Pounds)
  • Single End Roving
  • Multi End Roving
  • Chopped Strands
  • Woven Roving
  • Fabrics
  • Chopped Strand Mat
  • Continuous Filament Mat
  • Others
Global composites industry size by carbon fiber types ($ Million and Million Pounds)
  • PAN Based Carbon Fiber
  • PITCH Based Carbon Fiber
Global composites industry size by region ($ Million and Million Pounds)
  • North America 
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific 
  • ROW 
Global composites industry size by country (Million Pounds)
  • USA
  • Canada 
  • Mexico
  • Germany 
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy 
  • Spain 
  • Netherland 
  • China 
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Brazil
  • Russia
On the basis of its comprehensive research, Lucintel forecasts that the segments of aerospace and wind energy are expected to show average growth during the forecast period from 2017 to 2022. 
 
Within the global composites market, Injection molding, hand layup, compression molding, spray up, filament winding, resin infusion, and prepreg layup are some of the major processes utilized to manufacture composites part. Injection molding is expected to be the largest process in terms of value and volume in the composites manufacturing and majorly used in transportation, consumer goods and electrical electronics applications. 
 
Asia Pacific is expected to remain the largest region by value and volume and is also expected to experience the highest growth over the forecast period because of growth in construction, transportation, and the electrical and electronics segments. The major drivers for growth are increasing automotive production, high growth in construction, and infrastructure development.

Some of the features of “Growth Opportunities in Global Composites Market 2017-2022” include:
  • Market size and growth rates of the global composites market.  
  • Market for FRP and advanced composites. 
  • Global composites market size in terms of value and volume.  
  • Global composites market trend (2011-2016) and forecast (2017-2022) in terms of value and volume by region, such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and ROW.
  • Global composites industry trend (2011-2016) and forecast (2017-2022) in terms of value and volume by application, such as Transportation, Marine, Wind energy, Aerospace, Pipe and tank, Construction, Electronic & Electricals, Consumer goods, and Others.
  • Market size estimates for reinforcements and resins in composites market.
  • Market size estimates for global commodity composites and advanced composites in composites market.
  • Market size estimates of global composites by molding compounds in composites market.
  • Market breakdown of composites market by applications and key regions of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.
  • Market size estimates of global composites by end product market for 2016 and 2022.
  • Market size estimates of global carbon fiber market by tow size, pan and pitch type.
  • Market size estimates of glass fiber and by type of product form. 
  • Composites market by country, such as China, India, US, and Germany.
  • Competitive analysis between steel, aluminum, plastics and the composites industry.
  • Market breakdown of composites market by manufacturing technologies by manufacturing process, by market segments, and by various material types.
  • Thermoset and thermoplastic composites market size in composites market.
  • Market outlook and global trends in automotive, marine, construction, aerospace and other important market segments with needs and challenges of various market segments in composites market.
  • Value chain analysis. Dollar and gross profit flow through various modes of the value chain (from raw material to final application) of composites market.
  • Material price and property comparison. Fiber and resin price history and forecast. Material prices of fibers, resins, fabrics, prepregs, adhesives in composites market.
  • Company profiles of material and end product manufacturers of composites market.
  • Current innovations in global composites market.
This report answers following 11 key questions:
Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth segments in the global composites market by application type (transportation, marine, wind energy, aerospace, pipe & tank, construction, electrical & electronics, consumer goods, and others), raw material (glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber, polyester resin, vinyl ester, phenolic, polyurethane, thermoplastic resin, filler, and others), fiber type (glass fiber composites, carbon fiber composites, and aramid fiber composites), resin type (polyester composites, epoxy composites, vinyl ester composites, phenolic composites, other thermosets, and thermoplastic composites), by molding compound (SMC, BMC, SFT, LFT, and other composites), and region (North America, Europe, APAC, and ROW)? 
Q.2.Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why? 
Q.3.Which region will grow at a faster pace and why? 
Q.4.What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the drivers, challenges, and business risks in this composites market? 
Q.5.What are the business risks and competitive threats in this composites market?
Q.6.What are the emerging trends in this composites market and the reasons behind them? 
Q.7.What are some of the changing demands of customers in the composites market? 
Q.8.What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments? 
Q.9. Who are the major players in this composites market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth? 
Q.10.What are some of the competing products in this composites market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
Q.11.What M & A activity has occurred in the composites market in last 5 years?
 
Table of Content
 
1. Executive Summary
 
2. About the Composites Industry
2.1: What is the Composites Industry?
2.2: Characteristics of the Composites Industry
 
3. Competitive Analysis between Steel, Aluminum, Plastics, and the Composites Industry
3.1: Competitive Analysis
3.2: Plastics Industry Overview
3.3: Steel Industry Overview
3.4: Aluminum Industry Overview
3.5: Composites Industry Overview
 
4. Global Reinforcement Market
4.1: Functions of Fibers and Resin Materials in Composites
4.2: Global Composites Market by Fiber Type
4.3: Global Market Size for Reinforcements
4.3.1: Glass Fiber Market Size by Product Forms
4.3.2: Carbon Fiber Market by Product Form
4.3.3: Aramid Fiber Market
4.4: Market Leaders
4.4.1: Glass Fiber Market Leaders
4.4.2: Carbon Fiber Market Leaders
4.4.3: Aramid Fiber Market Leaders
 
5. Global Resin Market
5.1: Types of Resins
5.1.1: Thermoset Resins for the Composites Industry
5.2: Price and Weight Distribution of Various Ingredients in Composites
5.2.1: Polyester Resin Applications
5.3: Resin Market
 
6. Global Composites Market by Material Type
6.1: Advanced Composites Market
6.2: Raw Materials Market
6.3: Thermoset and Thermoplastic Composites Market
6.4: Thermoplastic Composites Market by Product Form
6.4.1: LFRT or LFT (Long Fiber Thermoplastic Composites)
6.4.2: GMT
6.4.3: Continuous Fiber TPCs
6.5: Composites Market by Molding Compounds
 
7. Global Composites by Market Segments
7.1: Global Composites Market by Segment
7.2: Driving Forces for the Use of Composite Materials
7.3: Key Requirements in Various Market Segments
7.4: Transportation Industry Market Outlook and Trend
7.4.1: Automotive Industry Challenges
7.5: Market Outlook and Trends for the Aerospace and Defense Industry
7.6: Market Outlook and Trends for the Construction Industry
7.6.1: Composites in Bridge Applications
7.6.2: Challenges in Bridge Applications
7.6.3: Non-Bridge Applications
7.7: Pipe and Tank Industry Analysis
7.8: Marine Market Outlook and Industry Trends
7.9: Consumer Goods Market Outlook and Industry Trends
7.10: Electrical and Electronic Industry Outlook
7.11: Wind Energy
 
8. Global Composites Market by Manufacturing Processes
8.1: Global Composites Market by Manufacturing Processes
 
9. Trends and Forecasts
9.1: Industry Challenges in Recent Years
9.1.1: The Energy Cost Squeeze
9.1.2: The Challenges of the Glass Fiber Industry
9.1.3: Safety of Resin Producers
9.1.4: Fabricators Challenge
9.2: Trends in the Global Composites Industry
9.2.1: Market Trends by Region
9.2.2: Market Trends by Applications
9.3: Trends in the North American Composites Industry
9.4: Trends in the European Composites Industry
9.5: Trends in the Asian Composites Industry
9.6: Composites Industry Forecast
9.7: Forecast for the North American Composites Industry
9.8: Forecast for the European Composites Industry
9.9: Forecast for the Asian Composites Industry
9.10: Forecast for Composite Manufacturing Processes
 
10. Regional Analysis
10.1: Composite Shipments by Region
10.2: Composite Consumption by Country
10.2.1: Shipments in North American Countries
10.2.2: Shipments in European Countries
10.2.3: Shipments in Asia Pacific Countries
10.3: Composite Applications by Region
10.3.1: Composite Markets in North America
10.3.2: Composite Markets in Europe
10.3.3: Composite Markets in Asia Pacific
 
11. Value Chain Analysis and Industry Leaders
11.1: Value Chain Analysis
11.2: Industry Leaders
11.2.1: Industry Leaders in Material Suppliers Category
11.2.2: Leaders in End Use Markets
 
12. Materials and Technology Needs for the Future Composites Industry
12.1: Need for Low-Cost Raw Materials
12.2: Resins and Fiber Materials with Higher Strain to Failure
12.3: Better UV and Chemical Resistant Materials
12.4: Low-Cost Manufacturing Process for Large and Small Parts
12.5: Need for High Temperature Composite Material
12.6: Low Shrinkage Materials
12.7: Composite Materials with Improved Wear and Tear Resistance 
12.8: Damping and Noise Resistance Materials
12.9: Optimal Resin and Additive Systems for Closed Molding Operations
12.10: Manufacturability and Affordability
12.11: Flexible Gelcoats
12.12: Flame Resistant Materials
12.13: Self-Healing Materials
12.14: Manufacturing Process with Lower Processing Time
12.15: Flexible Honeycomb Core
12.16: Fabric Wrinkling Resistance
12.17: Method of Cutting Wet Prepregs
12.18: Need for Moisture Resistant Honeycomb Core
12.19: Fast Cure Epoxy Resin
 
13. Innovations in Composites Industry
13.1: Owens Coring has developed Performax Roving offer performance and productivity benifit
13.2: Johns Manville Introduced ThermoFlow 636, a New Chopped Strand Glass Fiber
13.3: Dow Introduced New Polyurethane Series Named VORAFORCE TW 1100
13.4: Cytec Industrial Materials has Developed New Prepreg Named MTM 23 for Automotive
13.5: PPG Introduced New Chopped Fiberglass
13.6: Momentive Introduced EPIKOTE Binder System 620 for Automotive
13.7: New Two Part Epoxy Resin System by Cytec
13.8: Cytec Industries Introduced Vinyl Ester Prepreg for Automotive
13.9: Hexcel Introduced Epoxy Prepreg HexPly M77
13.10: AOC Developed a Low-Density Sheet Molding Compound
13.11: PremierUV™-Sheet Molding Compound Developed by The Composite Group
13.12: Core Molding Technologies, Inc. Developed Airilite™ Ultra-Low-Density SMC
13.13: Globe Machine Manufacturing Co. Introduced Second Generation Autoclave Processing Technology
13.14: Magnum Venus Introduced a Mix Gun Talon-X with Enhanced Features
 
List of Figures
 
Chapter 1. Executive Summary
Figure 1.1: Porter’s Five Forces Model for the Global Composites Industry from the Perspective of Composite Parts Fabricators
 
Chapter 2. About the Composites Industry
Figure 2.1: Classification of Raw Materials
Figure 2.2: Schematic Flow Chart of the Global Composites Industry
 
Chapter 3. Competitive Analysis between Steel, Aluminum, Plastics, and the Composites Industry
Figure 3.1: Global Shipments - Competing Materials (2003-2016)
Figure 3.2: Percentage Distribution of Competing Materials in the Global Industry in 2016
Figure 3.3: North American Domestic Shipments by Material Type (2011-2016)
Figure 3.4: Percentage Distribution of Competing Materials in North American Industry in 2016
Figure 3.5: Amount of Steel, Aluminum, Plastic, and Composite Shipments on a Weight Basis for the North American Industry in 2016
Figure 3.6 Heatmap of Composite Materials Market
Figure 3.7: Trends of Global Plastic Shipments (B lbs) (2011-2016)
Figure 3.8: US Plastics Industry Total Sales and Captive Use by Type of Resins
Figure 3.9: US Plastics Industry Distribution by Resin Type
Figure 3.10: US Thermoplastic Shipment by Markets in 2012
Figure 3.11: Trend of Global Steel Shipment (2011-2016)
Figure 3.12: Steel Industry Breakdown by Major Segment in 2016
Figure 3.13: Trend of Global Primary Aluminum Shipment (2011- 2016)
Figure 3.14: Global Aluminum Shipment by Market in 2016
 
Chapter 4. Global Reinforcement Market
Figure 4.1: Global Composite Shipments (%) by Fiber Type in 2016
Figure 4.2: Global Composite Shipments by Fiber Type in 2016
Figure 4.3: Global Reinforcement Distribution by Fiber Type in 2016
Figure 4.4: Global Reinforcement Distribution (M lbs) by Fiber Type in 2016
Figure 4.5: Global Reinforcement Distribution by Fiber Type (%) in 2016
Figure 4.6: Global Reinforcement Distribution ($M) by Fiber Type in 2016
Figure 4.7 Composites Applications by Reinforcement Form
Figure 4.8: Global Fiberglass Distribution by Type of Product Form in 2016
Figure 4.9: Global Fiberglass Shipments (Mlbs) by Type of Product Form in 2016
Figure 4.10: Carbon Fiber Shipments by Precursor Type in 2016
Figure 4.11: Carbon Fiber Shipments by Precursor Type in 2016
Figure 4.12: Carbon Fiber Shipments by Tow Size (M lbs) in 2016
Figure 4.13: Trends of the Global Carbon Fiber Market (M lbs) Shipments (2011-2016)
Figure 4.14: Trends of the Carbon Fiber Market in $M Shipment (2011-2016)
 
Chapter 5. Global Resin Market
Figure 5.1: Schematic Representation of Uncured Polyester Resin
Figure 5.2: Schematic Representation of Cured Polyester Resin
Figure 5.3: Schematic Representation of Uncured Vinyl Ester Resin
Figure 5.4: Schematic Representation of Cured Vinyl Ester Resin
Figure 5.5: Global Composites Market Distribution (M lbs) by Thermoset and Thermoplastic Resin Composites in 2016
Figure 5.6: Global Composites Market Distribution (M lbs) by Resin Type in 2016
Figure 5.7: Global Composites Market Distribution ($M) by Resin Type in 2016
Figure 5.8: Global Composites Market Shipment (%) by Resin Type in 2016
Figure 5.9: Breakdown of Global Composites Market by Resin Type in 2016
Figure 5.10: Global Composite Shipments by Resin Type in 2016
Figure 5.11: Resin Material by Shipment (M lbs) in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 5.12: Global Resin Shipment ($M) by Resin Type in 2016
 
Chapter 6. Global Composites Market by Material Type
Figure 6.1: Market Share by Composite Type in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 6.2:  Distribution (M lbs) by Composite Type in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 6.3: Composites Type Market Share ($M) in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 6.4: Composites Market Distribution ($M) in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 6.5: Raw Material Shipment (M lbs) in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 6.6: Global Composites Market (%) by Raw Material Used in 2016
Figure 6.7: Raw Material Shipment ($M) in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 6.8: Raw Material Distribution in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 6.9: Global Composites Market Distribution (%) by Resin Type in 2016
Figure 6.10: Global Composites Market Shipment (M lbs) by Thermoset and Thermoplastic Resins in 2016
Figure 6.11: Global Composites Market Shipment ($M) by Thermoset and Thermoplastic Resins in 2016
Figure 6.12: Global Thermoplastic Composites Breakdown by Product Form in 2016
Figure 6.13: Global Thermoplastic Composite Shipments (M lbs) by Product Form in 2016
Figure 6.14: Global Thermoplastic Composites Breakdown $M by Product Form in 2016
Figure 6.15: Global Thermoplastic Composite Shipments ($M) by Product Form in 2016
Figure 6.16: Molding Compounds in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 6.17: Molding Compound Shipments (M lbs) in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
 
Chapter 7. Global Composites by Market Segments
Figure 7.1: Major OEMs/Molders in Various Market Segments
Figure 7.2: Global Composites Distribution (M lbs) in 2016 by Market Segment
Figure 7.3: Global Composite Shipments by Market Segment in 2016  
Figure 7.4: Global Composites Distribution ($M) by Market Segment  in 2016
Figure 7.5: Global Composite Shipments ($M) by Market Segment in 2016 
Figure 7.6: Global Composites Market by Region ($M) in 2016
Figure 7.7: Global Composite Shipments (M lbs) by Region in 2016
Figure 7.8: Cost Versus Performance Criteria in Various Industries for Composite Usage
Figure 7.9: Composites Distribution in Global Transportation Industry in 2016
Figure 7.10: Composite Shipments (M lbs) in the Global Transportation Industry in 2016
Figure 7.11: Composites in the Transportation Market by Region in 2016
Figure 7.12: Composite Shipments in the Transportation Market by Region in 2016
Figure 7.13:  Trends of US Light Vehicle Sales (1992-2016) (Million Units)
Figure 7.14:  Trends of US Light Vehicle Sales (Thousand Units) by Segmenation (1991-2016)
Figure 7.15: Trends in Composites Shipment in the Global Automotive Market (2011-2016)
Figure 7.16: Composite Shipments (M lbs) by Manufacturing Process for Global Transportation Industry in 2016
Figure 7.17: Composites Shipment (M lbs) by Manufacturing Process for Transportation Industry in 2016
Figure 7.18: Classification of Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type
Figure 7.19: Composites Distribution in the Global Aerospace Industry in 2016
Figure 7.20: Composite Shipments (M lbs) in the Global Aerospace Industry in 2016
Figure 7.21: Composites Distribution by Region in the Aerospace Industry in 2016
Figure 7.22: Composites Consumption by Region in the Aerospace Industry in 2016
Figure 7.23: Monthly Production Rate Forecast of Major Commercial Aircraft Platforms
Figure 7.24: Evolution of Composites Applications in Commercial Aircraft
Figure 7.25: Material Distributions of Boeing 787
Figure 7.26: Material Distribution in the Airbus A340 for Buy and Fly Cases
Figure 7.27: Trends of Shipments in the Global Aerospace Market ($ Billion) (2010- 2016)
Figure 7.28: Trends of Delivery (units) by Boeing and Airbus in the Commercial Aerospace Industry
Figure 7.29: Supply and Demand Trends for Boeing Aircraft (2002-2016)
Figure 7.30:  Supply and Demand Trends for Airbus Aircraft (2002-2016)
Figure 7.31: Composites Distribution in Global Construction Industry in 2016
Figure 7.32: Composite Shipments (M lbs) in Global Construction Industry in 2016
Figure 7.33: Construction Industry by Region in 2016
Figure 7.34: Composite Shipments in the Construction Industry by Region in 2016
Figure 7.35: Trends in Housing Starts in the US from 1978 to 2016
Figure 7.36: Trends in Annual New Home Average Prices in US
Figure 7.37: Construction Activity in EU (2000-2016)
Figure 7.38: Trends of Deficient Bridges in US (2008-2016)
Figure 7.39: Corrosion Market Breakdown by Type of Applications
Figure 7.40: Shipment of Petroleum Tanks by Material Type in North America
Figure 7.41: Comparison (%) of Septic Tank Shipments (in Terms of Number) by Construction Material in North America
Figure 7.42: Percentage Distribution of Sewage Pipe Market by Type of Material
Figure 7.43: Oil and Gas Pipe Market by Type of Material
Figure 7.44: Composites Distribution in Global Pipe and Tank Industry in 2016
Figure 7.45: Composite Shipments (M lbs) in the Global Pipe and Tank Industry in 2016
Figure 7.46: Composite Shipments (M lbs) in the Global Pipe and Tank Industry by Region in 2016
Figure 7.47: Composite Shipments in the Global Pipe and Tank Industry by Region in 2016
Figure 7.48: Composites in the Global Marine Industry in 2016
Figure 7.49: Composite Shipments in the Global Marine Industry in 2016
Figure 7.50: Composite Materials Distribution by Region in the Global Marine Industry in 2016
Figure 7.51: Composite Shipments by Region in the Global Marine Industry in 2015
Figure 7.52: US Recreational Boating Domestic Boat Unit Shipment Trends (1991-2016)
Figure 7.53:  Personal Watercraft (PWC) Market Trend (2001-2016)
Figure 7.54: Trends in Regional Shipment of the Composites in Marine Industry
Figure 7.55: Composites Distribution in the Global Consumer Goods Market in 2016
Figure 7.56: Composite Shipments in the Global Consumer Goods Industry in 2016
Figure 7.57: Composite Shipments in the Global Consumer Market by Region in 2016
Figure 7.58: Composite Shipments (M lbs) by Region in the Global Consumer Goods Industry in 2016
Figure 7.59: Composites Distribution in Electrical/Electronic Industry in 2016
Figure 7.60: Composite Shipments in the Global Electrical/Electronic Industry in 2016
Figure 7.61: Composites Distribution by Region in the Global Electrical/Electronic Industry
Figure 7.62: Composites Shipment by Region in the Global Electrical/Electronics Industry in 2016
Figure 7.63: Global PCB Trends and Forecast Market (2010-2022)
Figure 7.64: Composites Distribution in the Global Wind Energy Industry
Figure 7.65: Composite Shipments (M lbs) in the Global Wind Energy Industry
Figure 7.66: Composites Distribution by Region in the Global Wind Energy Industry
Figure 7.67: Trends in Composite Shipments in the Global Wind Energy Market (2011-2016)
Figure 7.68: Composites Shipment in the Wind Energy Market by Region in 2016
Figure 7.69: Trends in the Global Wind Energy Cumulative Installations (2000-2016)
 
Chapter 8. Global Composites Market by Manufacturing Processes
Figure 8.1: Classification of Composite Processing Techniques
Figure 8.2: Global Composites Distribution (M Ibs) by Manufacturing Process 2016
Figure 8.3: Global Composite Shipments (M Ibs) by Manufacturing Process 2016
Figure 8.4: Global Composites Distribution ($M) by Manufacturing Process in 2016
Figure 8.5: Global Composite Shipments ($M) by Manufacturing Process in 2016
Figure 8.6: Hand Lay-Up and Spray-Up Distribution by Market in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 8.7: Hand Lay-Up and Spray-Up Distribution (M lbs) by Market in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 8.8: Compression Molding Distribution by Market in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 8.9: Compression Molding Shipment (M lbs) by Market in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 8.10: Pultrusion Process Distribution by Market in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 8.11: Pultrusion Process Distribution (M Ibs) by Market in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 8.12: Open and Closed Molding Distribution in the Global Composites Market in 2016
Figure 8.13: Open and Closed Molding Shipment (M lbs) in the Global Composites Market in 2016
 
Chapter 9. Trends and Forecasts
Figure 9.1: Trends in the Global Composites Industry (2011-2016)
Figure 9.2: Comparative Regional Growth Rates in Composites Industry in 2015 and 2016
Figure 9.3: Trends in Wind Energy Capacity Installations
Figure 9.4: Trends of the US Personal Watercraft Market (2001-2016)
Figure 9.5: Trends in the Global Comosites Industry (M lbs) (2011-2016)
Figure 9.6: Global Composites Market (M lbs) by Region in 2011
Figure 9.7: Global Composites Market (M lbs) by Region in 2016
Figure 9.8: Global Composites Market ($M) by Region in 2016
Figure 9.9: Global Composites Market by Region (M lbs) (2015-2016)
Figure 9.10: Growth Rates in Various Market Segments of the Global Composites Industry              in 2016
Figure 9.11: Average Annual Growth Rates in Various Market Segments of the Global Composites Industry (2011-2016)
Figure 9.12: North American Composites Shipment (M lbs) (2011-2016)
Figure 9.13: Growth Rates in Various Market Segments of the North American Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 9.14: Average Annual Growth Rates in Various Market Segments of the North American Composites Industry (2011-2016)
Figure 9.15: US Composites Shipment Trend by Market Segment (1970-2016)
Figure 9.16: Trends in the European composites Shipment (M lbs) (2011-2016)
Figure 9.17: Growth Rate in Various Market Segments of European Composites Market in 2016
Figure 9.18: Average Annual Growth Rates in Various Market Segments of the European Composites Industry (2011-2016)
Figure 9.19: Trends in the APAC Composite Shipments (M lbs) Market (2011- 2016)
Figure 9.20: Growth Rate in Various Market Segments of the Asia Pacific Composites Market
Figure 9.21: Average Annual Growth Rates in Various Market Segments of the Asia Pacific Composites Industry (2011-2016)
Figure 9.22: Comparative Composite Shipments (M lbs) in Various Market Segments in 2015
Figure 9.23:  Comparative Composite Shipments (M lbs) in Various Market Segments in 2016
Figure 9.24: External Forces Shaping the Composites Industry
Figure 9.25: US Consumer Spending by Year (1996-2016)
Figure 9.26: US Quarterly Consumer Sentiment for (2009-2016) 
Figure 9.27: Trend in the US GDP (2000-2016) (Source: IMF)
Figure 9.28: Trends of Regional GDP Growth Rate
Figure 9.29: Global Composites Market Forecast (2017-2022)
Figure 9.30: Global Composites Market Forecast by Region (2017-2022)
Figure 9.31: Global Composites Shipment (M lbs) by Region in 2022
Figure 9.32: Global Composites Market ($M) by Region in 2022
Figure 9.33: Global Composites Market ($M) by Region in 2022
Figure 9.34: Growth Opportunities in Various Market Segments (2017-2022)
Figure 9.35: Global Composites End Product Market Forecast by Application Segments (2016 -2022)
Figure 9.36 Growth Forecast in the Global Composite Shipments by Market Segment in 2017
Figure 9.37: Average Annual Growth Forecast in Various Market Segments (2017-2022) of the Global Composites Industry
Figure 9.38: Global Composites Distribution (M lbs) by Market Segment in 2017
Figure 9.39: Global Composites Distribution (M lbs) by Market Segment in 2022
Figure 9.40: Global Composites Shipment ($M) by Market Segment in 2022
Figure 9.41: Growth Forecast in the North American Composite Shipments by Market Segments in 2017
Figure 9.42: Average Annual Growth Forecast in the North American Composites Industry by Market Segments (2017-2022)
Figure 9.43: North American Composites Distribution (M lbs) by Market Segment in 2017
Figure 9.44: North American Composites Distribution (M lbs) by Market Segment in 2022
Figure 9.45: North American Composite Shipments ($M) by Market Segment in 2022
Figure 9.46: European Composite Shipments by Market Segment Growth Forecast in 2017
Figure 9.47: Average Annual Growth Rates in Various Market Segments of the European Composites Industry (M lbs) (2017-2022)
Figure 9.48: European Composites Distribution (M lbs) by Market Segment in 2017
Figure 9.49: European Composites Distribution (M lbs) by Market Segment in 2022
Figure 9.50: European Composite Shipments ($M) by Market Segment in 2022
Figure 9.51: Growth Rate in Different Market Segments in the APAC Composites Industry in 2017
Figure 9.52: Average Annual Growth Forecast (2017-2022) in APAC Composite Shipments by Market Segment
Figure 9.53: Asia Pacific Composites Distribution (M lbs) by Market Segment in 2017
Figure 9.54: Asia Pacific Composites Distribution (M lbs) by Market Segment in 2022
Figure 9.55: Composite Shipments ($M) by Application in the APAC Composites Market in 2022
Figure 9.56: Open and Closed Molding Shipment of the Global Composites Market in 2016
Figure 9.57: Open and Closed Molding Distribution of the Global Composites Market in 2022
Figure 9.58: Open and Closed Molding Shipment of the Global Composites Market in 2022
Figure 9.59: Global Composites Distribution (%) by Manufacturing Process in 2022
Figure 9.60: Global Composite Shipments (M Ibs) by Manufacturing Process in 2022
Figure 9.61: Global Composites Distribution ($M) by Manufacturing Process in 2022
Figure 9.62: Global Composite Shipments ($M) by Manufacturing Process in 2022
 
Chapter 10. Regional Analysis
Figure 10.1: The Global Composites Market by Region in 2016
Figure 10.2: Global Composite Market Shipments by Region in 2016
Figure 10.3: Regional Market (M lbs) in the Global Composites Industry in 2015 vs. 2016
Figure 10.4: Comparative Composite Shipments (M lbs) in Different Market Segments by Region in 2016
Figure 10.5: Composites Shipments Distribution of Top 12 Leading Countries in 2016
Figure 10.6: Composites Shipments (M Ibs) of Top 12 Leading Countries of the World in 2016
Figure 10.7: Composites (M Ibs) Per Capita of Top 12 Leading Countries of the World in 2016
Figure 10.8: Composites Potential for Top 12 Leading Countries of the World
Figure 10.9: Composites Distribution by Country  of North American in 2016
Figure 10.10: Composite Shipments (M Ibs) in North American Country in 2016
Figure 10.11: Composite Shipments Distribution in European Countries in 2016
Figure 10.12: Composite Shipments in European Countries in 2016
Figure 10.13: Composites (Pounds) Per Capita in European Countries in 2016
Figure 10.14: Composite Shipments Distribution in Asia Pacific Countries in 2016
Figure 10.15: Composite Shipments in Asia Pacific Countries in 2016
Figure 10.16: Composites (Ibs) per Capita in Asia Pacific Countries in 2016
Figure 10.17: Composites Market Distribution by Application in North America in 2016
Figure 10.18: Composite Shipments (M lbs) in Various Applications in North America in 2016
Figure 10.19: Composite Shipments ($M) in Various Applications in North America in 2016
Figure 10.20: European Composites Distribution by Market Segment in 2016
Figure 10.21: Composite Shipments (M Ibs) in Various Applications in Europe in 2016
Figure 10.22: Composite Shipments ($M) in Various Applications in Europe in 2016
Figure 10.23: Composites Distribution by Application in the Asia Pacific Market in 2016
Figure 10.24: Composite Shipments (M lbs) in Various Applications in the Asia Pacific Market in 2016
Figure 10.25: Composite Shipments ($M) in Various Applications in the Asia Pacific Market in 2016
 
Chapter 11. Value Chain Analysis and Industry Leaders
Figure 11.1: Value Chain for the Composites Industry
Figure 11.2: Global Composites Market Breakdown (M lbs) by Raw Material Used in 2016
Figure 11.3: Raw Material (M lbs) Shipments in the Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 11.4: Raw Materials ($M) Shipments in Global Composites Industry in 2016
Figure 11.5: Dollar ($) and Gross Profit Flow Chart through Various Nodes of the Value Chain (from Raw Material to the End Product)
Figure 11.6: Gross Profit ($M) in Raw Material (Reinforcement and Resins) Market in 2016
Figure 11.7: Gross Profit Distribution (%) by Type of Raw Material Market in 2016
Figure 11.8: Market Distribution (%) by Value ($) of the End Product
Figure 11.9: Global Composites Market Distribution by Value of End Product in 2016
Figure 11.10: Gross Profit ($M) in Various Market Segments
Figure 11.11: Gross Profit Distribution (%) by Type of Market Segment
 
 
List of Tables
 
Chapter 1. Executive Summary
Table 1.1 Global Composites Market Parameters and Attributes – Materials Perspective
Table 1.2 Global Composites Market Parameters and Attributes – End Product Market Perspective
 
Chapter 3. Competitive Analysis between Steel, Aluminum, Plastics, and the Composites Industry
Table 3.1: Composites Penetration in Various Markets
Table 3.2: Plastic Materials Shipment for the US Domestic Market (M lbs)
 
Chapter 6. Global Composites Market by Material Type
Table 6.1: Global Composites Shipment by Raw Material Type in 2016 (Source: Lucintel)
 
Chapter 7. Global Composites by Market Segments
Table 7.1 Impact Properties of Some Selected Materials
Table 7.2: Application of Composite Materials in the Automotive Industry
Table 7.3: Emerging Automotive Applications for Composites Material
Table 7.4: Strategies of OEMs and Tier1 Suppliers for Vertical Integration in High Volume Automotive Composites
Table 7.4: Segmented US Light Vehicle Sales (in thousands of units)
Table 7.5 Applications of Composite Materials in Aerospace Structures
Table 7.6: Evolution of Composite Material Applications at Airbus
Table 7.7 Composite Applications of Various Models of Boeing and Airbus Airplanes
Table 7.8 Aerospace Structures Made of Composites
Table 7.9: Selected Materials and Processes for the Airbus A380
Table 7.10 Composite Components in Aircraft Applications
Table 7.11: Structural Fabric Repair System
 
Chapter 8. Global Composites Market by Manufacturing Processes
Table 8.1: Ranking of Manufacturing Process Based on Annual Shipment
 
Chapter 9. Trends and Forecasts
Table 9.1 Market Trends (2011-2016) in the Global Composites Shipment
Table 9.2: Average Annual Growth Rates in Various Regions of the Global Composites Industry
Table 9.3: Market Size and Annual Growth Rates in Various Segments of the Global Composites Industry
Table 9.4: Market Size and Annual Growth Rates (2009-2014) in Various Market Segments of the Global Composites Industry
Table 9.5 Market Trends (2011-2016) in the North American Composites Shipment
Table 9.6 Average Annual Growth Rates (1970-2014) in Various Market Segments of the US Composites Industry
Table 9.7: GDP and Unemployment Rate for Leading Countries
Table 9.8: Interest and Exchange Rates for Leading Countries
Table 9.9: Forecast for Select Markets
Table 9.10: Average Annual Growth Forecasts in Various Regions of the Global Composites Industry (2016-2021)
Table 9.11: Market Size and Annual Growth Forecasts (2016-2022) in Various Market Segments of the Global Composites Industry
 
Chapter 10. Regional Analysis
Table 10.1: Average Annual Growth Rates in Various Regions of the Global Composites Industry
Table 10.2: Ranking of Top 11 Countries of World in Terms of Composites Shipment
Table 10.3: Ranking of Five Leading Countries in Europe in Terms of Composites Shipment
Table 10.4: Ranking of Five Leading Countries in Asia Pacific in Terms of Composites Shipment
Table 10.5: Ranking of Five Leading Applications in North American Composites Industry
Table 10.6: Ranking of Six Leading Market Segments in the European Composites Industry
Table 10.7: Ranking of Five Leading Applications in APAC
 
Chapter 11. Value Chain Analysis and Industry Leaders
Table 11.1 Financial Results of Industry Leaders in the Material Supplier Category
Table 11.2: Financial Results of Industry Leaders in Various Market Segments
 
Chapter 12. Materials and Technology Needs for the Future Composites Industry
Table 12.1:  Impact Properties of Selected Materials
Table 12.2: Maximum Continuous Use Temperatures for Various Thermosets and Thermoplastics
 
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4.1         Functions of Fibers and Resin Materials in Composites. 58

4.2         Global Composites Market by Fiber Type. 60

4.3         Global Market Size for Reinforcements. 61

4.3.1         Glass Fiber Market Size by Product Form.. 62

4.3.2         Carbon Fiber Market by Product Form.. 69

4.3.3         Aramid Fiber Market 74

4.4         Market Leaders. 74

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5.2.1         Polyester Resin Applications. 94

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6.1         Advanced Composites Market 104

6.2         Raw Materials Market 106

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6.4.1         LFRT or LFT (Long Fiber Thermoplastic Composites) 111

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