Composites Global Market Report 2023 – By Product (Carbon Fiber, Glass Fiber), By Manufacturing Process (Layup Process, Filament Winding Process, Injection Molding Process, Pultrusion Process, Compression Molding Process, Resin Transfer Molding Process, Other Processes), By Resin Type (Thermoset Composites, Thermoplastic Composites), By End Use Industry (Aerospace and defense, Wind Energy, Automotive and Transportation, Construction and Infrastructure, Marine, Pipe and Tank, Electrical and Electronics, Other End Users) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

The construction composites market consists of sales of the construction composites by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used in the construction of entire bridge structures, bridge decks, and bridge enclosures. The composite construction is aimed at providing the maximum strength and stiffness to the structure with the minimum investment of the resources that are made available. They are advantageous due to their high stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratios when compared to standard materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. The compression resistance of concrete and the tension resistance of steel in the structure are combined in the composite construction. The main types of resins in construction composites are polyester resin, vinyl ester, polyethylene, polypropylene, and epoxy resin. Polyesters are the frequently used thermoset resin for all commercial composites. These resins provide stability of good mechanical, chemical, electrical properties, dimensional stability, ease of handling, and low cost. The different types of fibers include carbon fibers, glass fibers, and natural fibers that are used by various end-use sectors such as industrial, commercial, housing, and civil. The global construction composites market is expected to grow from $5.71 billion in 2021 to $6.31 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, affecting many markets across the globe. The market is expected to grow to $8.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The increasing construction activities are significantly driving the growth of the construction composites market. Construction is the process of putting together materials to create enormous structures. Composite materials are employed in construction because of the numerous advantages they provide over traditional building materials. The increasing construction activities for residential and non-residential buildings are promoting the demand for construction composites and thereby promoting the market growth. For instance, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s new residential construction data, in 2021, an estimated 1,337,800 new residential housing construction units were completed, a 4% increase from 2020. Therefore, the increasing construction activities are expected to fuel the construction composites market growth going forward. Strategic collaborations and partnerships have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the construction composites market. Major players in operating in the construction composites sector are focused on collaborations and partnerships to extend their growth in new areas and to strengthen their position. For instance, in March 2021, Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), a US-based association partnered with Owens Corning for an undisclosed amount. This partnership enables HVAC industry suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers to demonstrate their extraordinary commitment to ACCA members and the contracting industry through year-round support of the association’s activities. Owens Corning is a US-based composite manufacturing company. Also, in April 2021, Heatcon, a US-based aerospace company partnered with Hexcel Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This partnership granted HEATCON to sell Hexcel’s carbon fiber prepreg tapes and fabrics to support advanced air mobility vehicles and the unmanned aerial vehicles industry. Hexcel Corporation is a US-based composite manufacturing company. In March 2020, Owens Corning, a US-based company that manufactures composites acquired Hughes Brothers’ concrete reinforcement business Aslan FRP for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition broadens the Owens Corning portfolio of composite solutions and adds new products that will enhance the performance of concrete structures while being lighter-weight and more corrosion-resistant than conventional steel reinforcements. Hughes Brothers is a US-based company that produces and markets construction composites. Major players in the construction composites market are Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc., Hexcel Corporation, Exel Composites Oyj, Toray Industries Inc, Owens Corning, Teijin Limited, Fiberon LLC, Fibrolux GmbH, UPM, Strongwell Corporation, Diversified Structural Composites, TAMKO Building Products LLC, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Aegion Corporation, and Gurit. North America was the largest region in the construction composites market in 2021. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the construction composites market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global construction composites market is segmented - 1) By Resin Type: Polyester Resin, Vinyl Ester, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Epoxy Resin 2) By Fiber Type: Carbon Fibers, Glass Fibers, Natural Fibers 3) By End-use Sector: Industrial, Commercial, Housing , Civil

Aerospace composites refer to superior materials used to make effective aircraft components and enhance the performance of commercial and military aircraft. Aerospace composites have superior physical properties and exceptional strength and stiffness-to-density ratios. Composites can be manufactured in different shapes, which reduces corrosion resistance and material wastage. The main types of aerospace composites include carbon fiber composites, ceramic fiber composites, glass fiber composites, and others. Carbon composites are a broad class of materials in which carbon structures are spread throughout a material. They offer strength and stiffness while keeping them relatively lightweight. Ceramic composites offer excellent temperature stability, damage-tolerant fracture behavior, low density, good corrosion, high hardness, and wear resistance. Glass fiber composites offer flexibility, high strength, stiffness, and durability. Aerospace composites are mainly used in commercial aircraft, business and general aviation, civil helicopters, military aircraft, and others. The two major types of applications of aerospace composites are interior and exterior. Aerospace composites are manufactured through AFP/ATL, the lay-up process, resin transfer molding process, filament winding process, and other processes. Resins used for aerospace composites include benzoxazine, cyanate ester, bismalimide, ceramic and metal matrix, thermosetting resins, polyester, and others. The global aerospace composites market is segmented – 1) By Fiber Type: Carbon Fiber Composites, Ceramic Fiber Composites, Glass Fiber Composites, Others 2) By Aircraft Type: Commercial Aircraft, Business & General Aviation, Civil Helicopter, Military Aircraft, Others 3) By Manufacturing Process: AFP/ATL, Lay-Up Process, Resin Transfer Moulding Process, Filament Winding Process, Others 4) By Resin Type: Benzoxazine, Cyanate Ester, Bismalimide, Ceramic and Metal Matrix, Thermosetting Resins, Polyester, Others 5) By Application: Interior, Exterior The global aerospace composites market size grew from $26.25 billion in 2022 to $29.95 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global aerospace composites is expected to grow to $51.83 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 14.7%. The increase in demand for high-strength and lightweight composite materials is expected to drive the aerospace composites market. Energy efficiency can be increased, and fuel consumption can be reduced by using lightweight materials and thereby reducing the mass of the aircraft, as a lower mass requires less lift force and thrust during flight. Lightweight design helps in reducing the carbon footprint, higher structural strength and stiffness, flight performance improvements such as better acceleration, and better safety performance. For instance, according to the report ‘2020 State of the Industry Report’ by the Composites Manufacturing Magazine, a US-based magazine related to composite manufacturing, the US composite end products market is expected to touch $33.4 billion by 2025 at a growth rate of 3.8% with glass fiber-based composites dominating the market. Therefore, increasing use of lightweight materials positively impacts the aerospace composites market's growth. Major players in the aerospace composites market are Solvay, Toray Industries Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, Hexcel Corporation, Teijin Limited, SGL Group, Spirit AeroSystems, Materion Corporation, Owens Corning, Spirit AeroSystems Inc., LEE Aerospace Inc., Gurit Holding AG, General Electric Corporation, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd., Kineco-Kaman Composites, and Nippon Graphite Fiber Corporation. Companies in the aerospace composites market are focusing on technological advancement to accelerate and develop composite material and process technologies for the next generation of energy-efficient aircraft and future mobility. Airlines are trying to replace outdated aircraft with technologically advanced and modern aircraft. These new aircraft are equipped with increased payload capacities and cost-efficiency. As a result of this, there is widespread adoption of aerospace composites across the globe. For example, in March 2021, GKN Aerospace, a UK-based company involved in the automotive and aerospace components business, launched a consortium called ASCEND (aerospace and automotive supply chain enabled development). With this launch, the UK has become a technology leader in future lightweight structures. It also helps to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption in the aerospace industry. In September 2020, private investment firm Architect Equity acquired the Aerospace Composites Division of AAR Corp., a company engaged in providing aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Architect is expected to design and manufacture complex aerospace products with AAR Corp. and pursue new opportunities in the composites manufacturing space. The aerospace composites division will do business as Aeromatrix Composites. Aeromatrix is a US-based company that designs, fabricates, and assembles composite products and solutions for customers in the commercial aerospace and defense industries. North America was the largest region in the aerospace composites market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the aerospace composites market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace composites market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the aerospace composites market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The aerospace composites market consists of sales of aramid-reinforced epoxy, and boron-reinforced aerospace composites. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The aerospace composites market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides aerospace composites market statistics, including aerospace composites industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an aerospace composites market share, detailed aerospace composites market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the aerospace composites industry. This aerospace composites market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the industry.

Sports composites are fibers that are used to improve the strength of sports equipment, decrease its weight, and reduce its cost. Composites reduce the weight of the helmet that protects motorcyclists. They are used to upgrade sports equipment and protect athletes from injury. The main types of fibers in sports composites are carbon, glass, and others. Carbon sports composites are widely used in the production of sports equipment such as sports sticks and rackets, owing to their advanced qualities such as being a lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio, increased resistance, and stiffness. This is also called graphite fiber. The various resin types include epoxy, polyamide, polyurethane, and polypropylene, which are used in numerous applications such as golf sticks, rackets, bicycles, hockey sticks, skis and snowboards. The global sports composites market is segmented - 1) By Fiber: Carbon, Glass, Other Fibers 2) By Rasin Type: Epoxy, Polyamide, Polyurethane, Polypropylene 3) By Application: Golf Sticks, Rackets, Bicycles, Hockey Sticks, Skis and Snowboards The global sports composites market size will grow from $3.27 billion in 2022 to $3.52 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global sports composites is expected to grow to $4.51 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.4%. The rising sports industry is expected to propel the growth of the sports composites market going forward. The sports industry refers to an industry in which people, activities, and organizations are involved in producing, facilitating, promoting, or organizing any activities that are focused on sports. Sports composites are used to make lightweight sports equipment. For instance, in 2021, according to GroupM ESP, an India-based media investment management company, in 2021, the Indian sports business invested $1.22 billion, representing a 62% increase over the previous year. In addition, media spending on cricket climbed by 8.1% in 2021 to $728.6 million, up from $673.8 million in 2019. Therefore, the rising sports industry is driving the growth of the sports composites market. Major players in the sports composites market are Ficher Sports, Topkey Corporation, Toray Industries, Teijin Ltd., Hexion Inc., SGL Carbon SE, Fujikura Composites, Callway Golf, True Temper, Prokennex, Newell Brands, Sree Industrial Composite Products, EPP Composites, and Bucci Composites. Technological advancements have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the sports composite market. Major companies operating in the sports composites sector are focused on introducing new technological products to sustain their position. For instance, in 2020, Aldila, a US-based company that manufactures sports equipment, launched ALDILA ASCENT, an ultra-light golf shaft series. This model delivers an easy, high launch angle and also helps in controlling spin and face deflection for a higher ball flight with long descent roll out. It also has FlyDrive Technology, which is a full-length Visco-Elastic Isolation Layer (VEIL) that boosts the shaft's resistance to ovaling while improving overall strength and feel. In April 2022, Kordsa, a Turkey-based company providing reinforcement technologies for automobiles, airplanes, motorcycles, and agricultural and industrial tires, acquired the majority of the share of Microtex Composites for a deal amount of € 24.6 million euros ($25.2 million). With this acquisition, Kordsa aims to diversify its product offering and expand its client base, and its service offering in the automotive and motorsport industries. Microtex Composites is an Italy-based company that specializes in the production of a composite including carbon fiber for automotive, motorsport, marine, and transport. North America was the largest region in the sports composites market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sports composites market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the sports composites market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The sports composites market consists of sales of polymer matrix composites (PMCs), metal matrix composites (MMCs), ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), and carbon matrix composites (CAMCs). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The sports composites market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides sports composites market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with a sports composites market share, detailed sports composites market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the sports composites industry. This sports composites market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Medical composites refer to a combination of two or more materials that are distinctive from each other in terms of physical and chemical properties. The medical composites are used in diagnostic imaging, biological resurfacing of damaged areas, surgical applications, and dental implants. The main types of medical composites are carbon fiber, ceramic fiber, and other fiber types. Ceramic fibers are small-dimension filament or thread composed of a ceramic material, usually alumina and silica, used in lightweight units for electrical, thermal, and sound insulation. The process used are wet lamination, prepreg, and other processes. The various applications involved diagnostic imaging, composite body implants, surgical instruments, dental, and other applications. The global medical composites market is segmented - 1) By Fiber Type: Carbon Fiber, Ceramic Fiber, Other Fiber Types 2) By Process: Wet Lamination, Prepreg, Other Process 3) By Application: Diagnostic Imaging, Composite Body Implants, Surgical Instruments, Dental, Other Applications The global medical composites market size grew from $1.14 billion in 2022 to $1.28 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global medical composites is expected to grow to $2 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.8%. The increase in demand for medical composites from the healthcare sector is expected to propel the growth of the medical composites market going forward. The healthcare sector is consisting of businesses that provide medical and clinical services, the development of medical devices and medicines, and medical insurance for the treatment of patients’ diseases. The demand for medical composites in the healthcare sector is increasing due to the rising need for medical instruments. For instance, in 2020, The Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), a Brazil-based data visualization and distribution platform that provides economic activities of the world, the total production trade value of medical instruments was $133 billion across the globe in the world. Therefore, the increasing demand for medical composites from the healthcare sector is driving the growth of the medical composites market. Major players in the medical composites market are The 3M Company, Toray Industries Inc., SGL Carbon SE, CeramTec GmbH, Composiflex Inc., Dentsply Sirona Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Avient Corporation, Zeus Industrial Products Inc., Kulzer GmbH, Kaman Corporation, Den-Mat Holdings LLC, Ivoclar Vivadent Inc., Tokuyama Dental Corporation Inc., Quantum Composites Inc., Teijin Limited, Dental Technologies Inc. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the medical composite market. Major companies operating in the medical composites market are focused on developing new technological solutions to strengthen their position. For instance, in February 2022, Nobio, an Israel-based company operating in medical composites, launched Infinix, a brand-new collection of advanced antimicrobial restorative materials created to combat recurring deterioration. Nobio's new QASi™ antimicrobial particle technology is a part of the infinix system used in the universal and flowable composites and the universal bonding system. The new restorative materials with QASi™ antimicrobial particle technology is utilized for preventing tooth demineralization, providing long-lasting bacterial inhibition at the restorative margins, and decreasing restoration failure because of secondary caries. In June 2021, The Gund Company Inc., a USA-based manufacturing company specializing in engineered material solutions acquired Power & Composite Technologies, LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition would help The Gund Company to increase its product portfolio in medical composites and material solutions for medical devices. Power & Composite Technologies, LLC is a US-based company operating in medical composites. North America was the largest region in the medical composites market in 2022. The regions covered in this medical composites share market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the medical composites market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The medical composites market consists of sales of polymer matrix composites, carbon matrix composites, metal matrix composites, and ceramic matrix composites. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The medical composites market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides medical composites market statistics, including medical composites industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a medical composites market share, detailed medical composites market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the medical composites industry. This medical composites market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Metal and mineral refer to solid, naturally occurring inorganic materials that make up the crust of the earth and are smelted from ore, pigs, or scrap using electrometallurgical techniques and inorganic, solid, naturally occurring compounds with properties such as tenacity, cleavage, fracture, specific gravity, lustre, colour, and hardness. The main types of metal and mining are mineral, metal, and metal products. Metal products refer to the finished products that are made out of metals. These are used for chemicals manufacturing, metallurgy, electrical grid infrastructure, electronics, glass products, vehicles, and other applications that are used By End Users such as construction, manufacturing, and Other End Users. The global metal and mineral market is segmented - 1) By Type: Mineral, Metal, Metal Products 2) By Application: Chemicals Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Electrical Grid Infrastructure, Electronics, Glass Products, Vehicles, Other Applications 3) By End User: Construction, Manufacturing, Other End Users Subsegments Covered: Cement and Concrete Products, Glass and Glass Products, Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products, Clay Products and Refractories, Lime and Gypsum Products, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy, Processed Nonferrous Metal, Processed Alumina and Aluminum, Foundries, Steel Products, Forged and Stamped Goods, Cutlery and Hand Tools, Architectural and Structural Metals, Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container, Hardware, Spring and Wire Products, Machine Shops, Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt, Coated, Engraved, and Heat Treated Metal Products, Metal Valves, Other Fabricated Metal Products, The global metal and mineral market size grew from $7540.84 billion in 2022 to $8126.27 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of metal and mineral is expected to grow to $10650.94 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.0%. Rapid advances in wireless technology and miniaturization (which refers to designing smaller components for equipment) are expected to drive innovation in metal and mineral market manufacturing, thus driving the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence and big data analytics are being used during the manufacturing process, resulting in higher productivity, lower operating costs and higher margins. For instance, according to a report by Accenture, the manufacturing sector will witness the highest annual gross value added (GVA) growth rate of 4.4% due to artificial intelligence by 2035. The report also states that artificial intelligence has the potential to increase profitability by an average of 38% by 2035. Lower operating costs lead to higher margins, this allows companies to expand production and increase product portfolio, thus driving the growth of the metal and mineral manufacturing market going forward. Major companies in the metal and mineral market are ArcelorMittal S.A, POSCO, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, China National Building Material Group Co. Ltd., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A, Jiangxi Copper Company, Votorantim S.A, JFE Holdings Inc., and LafargeHolcim Ltd. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the metal and mineral manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, the Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Manufacturers depend heavily on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. The outbreak has hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the metal and mineral manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Many metal and mineral market manufacturing companies are using robotics and automation to improve plant efficiency and productivity. Sensors are being used in various machines to access invaluable data for improving efficiencies and reducing potential breakdowns. For instance, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 1.2 million industrial robots are expected to be deployed by 2025, thus indicating a rise in automation and robotics technology adoption to improve productivity and reduce production costs. According to the KPMG report, 16% of executives of global metals companies have already invested in robotics for metal manufacturing, 31% of executives have set plans to possibly invest in robotics for new technology and opportunities, and 42% are willing to invest in robotics shortly. Additionally, the report states, 63% of the executives of metal manufacturing companies are considering investing in automation. Examples of companies offering industrial robots to metals companies include FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Motoman The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal and mineral market share in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the metal and mineral market. The regions covered in the global metal and mineral industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal and mineral market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The metal and mineral market consists of sales of metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The metal and mineral market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The metal and mineral market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides metal and mineral market statistics, including metal and mineral industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a metal and mineral market share, detailed metal and mineral market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the metal and mineral industry. This metal and mineral market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The aero-engine composites refer to materials made up of two or more constituent parts used in the manufacture of various aerospace engines. Aeroengine composites help in reducing the overall weight of the aircraft and increase fuel efficiency. They offer high strength, thermal stability, and impact resistance. The aero-engine composites are easy to assemble and are resistant to fatigue or corrosion. The main types of aeroengine composites includes polymer matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, and metal matrix composites. The polymer matrix composites include various types of organic polymers that form the continuous phase with reinforced fibers. The continuous phase matrix serves as a platform for distributing the fibers evenly across the structure. The components manufactured through composites includes fan blades, fan case, guide vanes, shrouds, and other components. The applications of aeroengine composites includes commercial aircraft, military aircraft and general aviation aircraft. The global aeroengine composites market is segmented - 1) By Type: Polymer Matrix Composites, Ceramic Matrix Composites, Metal Matrix Composites 2) By Component: Fan Blades, Fan Case, Guide Vanes, Shrouds, Other Components 3) By Application: Commercial Aircraft, Military Aircraft, General Aviation Aircraft The global aeroengine composites market size will grow from $1.81 billion in 2022 to $2.01 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of aeroengine composites market is expected to grow to $3.23 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12.6%. The constant demand for low-fuel engines is expected to propel the growth of the aero-engine composites market. The aircraft engines with low fuel consumption will not only reduce carbon dioxide emissions but also reduce the operational costs of airline companies. The growing demand for oil across the globe and dwindling reserves are responsible for the increase in oil prices which triggers the need for fuel-efficient engines. Using less fuel through improved fuel efficiency helps in saving a considerable amount of money for the airlines. The use of aero-engine composites will reduce the overall weight of the aircraft and improve its fuel efficiency. For instance, The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade association that supports the aviation industry across the globe for airline security, safety, sustainability, and efficiency, adopted a set of ambitious targets to reduce 50% carbon dioxide emissions in net aviation by 2050. Therefore, the demand for low-fuel engines is driving the growth of the aero-engine composites market. Major players in the aeroengine composites market are Solvay SA, Meggitt PLC, Hexcel Corporation, Albany Engineered Composites Inc., FACC AG, General Dynamics Corporation, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, LMI Aerospace, BASF SE, Pratt & Whitney, Godrej Group, Triumph Group Inc., and ZOLTEK Corporation. Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the aero-engine composites market. The aero-engine composites manufacturers are increasingly focusing on adopting advanced technologies to manufacture the aero-engine composites that enable high fuel efficiency in the engines and reduce CO2 emissions. For instance, in June 2021, GE Aviation, a US-based manufacturer of aircraft engines, and Safran S.A., a France-based manufacturer of aircraft engines, launched a bold technology development program that aims at increasing the fuel efficiency by more than 20% compared to today’s engines. The CFM RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) program focuses on delivering new and disruptive technologies for the future engines that are expected to enter service by the mid-2030s. Though there is no specific mention of composites has been made, the comprehensive technology roadmap includes composite fan blades, heat-resistant metal alloys, and ceramic matrix composites (CMC), which suggests that composites will be critical to the engines that are developed. In September 2022, Parker-Hannifin, a US-based manufacturer of motion and control technologies, acquired Meggitt PLC for approximately $7.4 billion (£6.3 billion). The acquisition complements the company’s portfolio and provide extended geographic footprint to the company. Meggitt is a UK-based composites manufacturer. North America was the largest region in the aeroengine composites market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aeroengine composites market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the aeroengine composites market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The aero-engine composites market consists of sales of spinners, vanes, ducts, stators, blade spacers, liners and exhaust flaps. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The aero-engine composites market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides aero-engine composites market statistics, including aero-engine composites industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a aero-engine composites market share, detailed aero-engine composites market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the aero-engine composites industry. This aero-engine composites market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The automotive lightweight material is engaged in the production of different lightweight materials for the manufacturing of automotive components such as carbon fiber, aluminum, and magnesium among others. Automotive lightweight materials are used in vehicles to decrease weight, increase speed, and improve fuel economy. The main types of materials in the automotive lightweight materials market are metal, composites, plastics, and elastomer. Metals such as high-strength steel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium are used to make vehicles lighter and more efficient. Composites are made up of a high-performance fiber (such as carbon or glass) and a matrix material (epoxy polymer) that, when mixed, has superior properties to the individual materials. Plastics are used for added strength, flex, rigidity, fatigue resistance, shear strength, and heat resistance. Elastomers are polymers with high viscoelasticity which are used in the production of components that need to withstand extreme temperatures such as hoses, insulators, seals, bushes, engine mounts, and gaskets. The automotive lightweight materials are used for passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles for manufacturing bodies in white, chassis and suspension, powertrain, closures, interiors, and other parts. The global automotive lightweight materials market is segmented - 1) By Material Type: Metals, Composites, Plastics, Elastomer 2) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle 3) By Application: Body In White, Chassis And Suspension, Powertrain, Closures, Interiors, Other Applications The global automotive lightweight materials market size will grow from $101.54 billion in 2022 to $116.44 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global automotive lightweight materials is expected to grow to $167.05 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.4%. The surge production of electric vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the automotive lightweight materials market over the coming years. Electric vehicles are automobiles that are powered entirely or partially by electricity. Electric vehicles have minimal operating expenses since they have fewer moving parts to maintain, and they are also very eco-friendly because they consume little or no fossil fuels (petrol or diesel). Lightweight materials such as carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic are used in modern electric vehicles, allowing them to run purely on electricity and avoid being classified as hybrids. For instance, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU), electric vehicle sales are expected to increase from 2.5 million in 2020 to 3.4 million in 2021 According to a CNBC report published in May 2020, electric vehicle production is expected to rise to at least 1.3 million this year, with the possibility of reaching 1.5 million based on market conditions. Therefore, the increasing production of electric vehicles drives the growth of the automotive lightweight materials market. Major players in the automotive lightweight materials market are BASF SE, Covestro AG, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Toray Industries Inc., ArcelorMittal, ThyssenKrupp AG, Novelis Inc., Alcoa Corporation, Stratasys Ltd., Owens Corning, Tata Steel, and POSCO. New product developments and compositions are gaining significant popularity in the automotive lightweight materials market. Key players in the automotive lightweight materials market are focusing on developing new and innovative products for the market using lightweight materials such as carbon fibre, and aluminium and replacing generic materials. For instance, in 2020, ESE Carbon Co., a US-based composites manufacturer, launched a new carbon fibre wheel that was made with customized fibre positioning and custom presses to reduce waste and increase scalability. Also, in 2021, Italy-based Bucci Composites, a fabricator of composite components and systems for automobile, military, maritime, and industrial uses, announced that it had finished construction of a 22-inch carbon fibre automotive wheel rim with advanced features. In May 2022, Sandvik, a Sweden-based engineering company, acquired Preziss for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition would strengthen the product offerings of Sandvik in the fields of lightweight materials for automotive markets. Preziss is a Spain-based CNC milling and tooling system manufacturer. Europe was the largest region in the automotive lightweight materials market in 2022. North America was the second-largest market in the automotive lightweight materials market share. The regions covered in the automotive lightweight materials market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive lightweight materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The automotive lightweight materials market consists of sales of high strength steel, aluminum, and magnesium & titanium. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The automotive lightweight materials market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides automotive lightweight materials market statistics, including automotive lightweight materials industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a automotive lightweight materials market share, detailed automotive lightweight materials market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the automotive lightweight materials industry. This automotive lightweight materials market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Ceramic matrix composites refer to a unique kind of composite material where the matrix and reinforcement (refractory fibers) are both made of ceramic, with the material consisting of a ceramic matrix that is mixed with a ceramic dispersed phase to provide mechanical strength and improve the toughness of conventional ceramics. The main types of ceramic matrix composites are oxide/oxide, carbon/silicon carbide, carbon/carbon, and silicon carbide/silicon carbide. The main categories of ceramic matrix composites are short fiber, long continuous fiber, and whiskers. The production methods used to make ceramic matrix composites are powder dispersion, reactive melt infiltration, polymer impregnation and pyrolysis, gaseous infiltration, chemical vapour infiltration, and sol-gel. Ceramic matrix composites are used in industries such as aerospace and defense, transportation, energy, electrical and electronic, and medical. The global ceramic matrix composites market is segmented - 1) By Type: Oxide/Oxide, Carbon/Silicon Carbide, Carbon/Carbon, Silicon Carbide/Silicon Carbide 2) By Category: Short Fiber, Long Continous Fiber, Whiskers 3) By Production Method: Powder Dispersion, Reactive Melt Infiltration, Polymer Impregnation and Pyrolysis, Gaseous Infiltration, Chemical Vapor Infiltration, Sol-Gel 4) By End-Use Industry: Aerospace and Defense, Transportation, Energy, Electrical and Electronic, Medical The global ceramic matrix composites market size will grow from $12.41 billion in 2022 to $13.64 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global ceramic matrix composites is expected to grow to $20.24 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 10.4%. The high demand for lightweight automobiles across the globe is contributing to the growth of the ceramic matrix composites market. The increased demand for lightweight electric vehicles has turned automakers' focus to lightweight composite materials as a substitute for heavier steel and iron in vehicles. For instance, according to McKinsey, the automotive industry is expected to increase the use of lightweight materials by 30 to 70% by 2030. So, high demand for lightweight automobiles will drive the ceramic matrix composites market. Major players in the ceramic matrix composites market are General Electric Company, Rolls-Royce, SGL Carbon, Axiom Materials Inc., United Technologies, 3M Company, COI Ceramics, Lancer Systems, CoorsTek, Applied Thin Films, Ultramet, CFC Carbon Co. Ltd., UBE Industries Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Speciality Materials Inc., and Safran. Strategic collaborations and partnerships are a key trend gaining popularity in the ceramic matrix composites market. Strategic collaboration and partnerships between key market players creating innovative technologies to develop innovative products and sustain the position in the ceramic matrix composites market. For instance, in April 2020, United Technologies Corporation, a US-based conglomerate company, merged with Raytheon Company, a U.S.-based defence contractor and industrial corporation company, for an undisclosed amount. In January 2022, JGC Holdings Corporation, a Japan-based engineering company, acquired ceramic composite products from Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, this current business is complemented by the one acquired from SDMC to strengthen its position in automotive, semiconductor, and industrial equipment applications. It consists of high-density silicon carbide ceramics, alumina ceramics, and zirconia-toughened alumina ceramics, as these goods are employed in coolant pump seals for automobile engines and require precise positioning. Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based material technology company pioneering in the manufacturing and commercialization of chemical products for various industries. North America will be the largest region in the ceramic matrix composites market in 2022. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ceramic matrix composites market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the Ceramic Matrix Composites market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The ceramic matrix composites market consists of sales of alumina, mulite, polymer matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, and metal matrix composites.Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It doesnot include revenues from resales either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The ceramic matrix composites research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides Ceramic matrix composites statistics, including Ceramic matrix composites industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with Ceramic matrix share, detailed Ceramic matrix composites segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the Ceramic matrix industry. This Ceramic matrix composites research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.