Carbon Fibers & Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) – A Global Market Overview 2018 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The automotive industry is primed to be the fastest growing sector for carbon fibers and OEMs operating in this area are likely to employ a combination of steel, aluminum and composites based on demands of mechanical requirements and costs. The other sector likely to contribute to significant growth in demand for carbon fibers is pressure vessels that are used for storing and transporting compressed and liquefied natural gas in automotive and fleet applications, with regions in Asia, South America and Europe being the main drivers.

Aerospace & Defense constitutes the largest end-use application for Carbon Fiber consumption globally, with a demand of 16.5 thousand metric tons in 2017, accounting for a share of 22.4%. The worldwide consumption of carbon fibers is estimated to reach 132.7 thousand metric tons in 2018.

Research Findings & Coverage

• The global market for carbon fibers and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) is analyzed in this report with respect to end-use applications, geographic regions and countries
• The study extensively analyzes each major end-use application of carbon fiber with market snapshot for the analysis period
• The report also provides a complete overview of global carbon fiber installed production capacities from 2014 to 2020 segmented by carbon fiber producer (by subsidiary and plant location), region, country, tow size (large, small) and carbon fiber type (pitch, PAN)
• Carbon Fibers to Gain Wider Acceptance in Mainstream Automobiles
• Carbon Fiber Composite Pressure Vessels to Witness Significant Growth
• Research and Commercialization Initiatives in Low-Cost Carbon Fiber
• Key business trends focusing on product innovations/developments, capacity expansions, M&As, JVs and other recent industry developments
• Major companies profiled - 161
• The industry guide includes the contact details for 331 companies

Key Topics Covered:

PART A: GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Product Outline

1.1.1 Carbon Fibers

1.1.2 Carbon Fiber Composites

1.2 End Use Applications - A Snapshot

1.2.1 Aerospace and Defense

1.2.2 Sports and Leisure Applications

1.2.3 Automotive

1.2.4 Wind Energy

1.2.5 Pressure Vessels

1.2.6 Construction and Infrastructure

1.2.7 Molding Compound Applications

1.2.8 Oil and Gas Applications

1.2.9 Other Industrial Applications

2. KEY MARKET TRENDS

2.1 Carbon Fibers to Gain Wider Acceptance in Mainstream Automobiles

2.2 Demand for Carbon Fiber in Aerospace Industry Bolstered by Greater Acceptance in Commercial Aircrafts

2.3 Carbon Fiber Composite Pressure Vessels to Witness Significant Growth

2.4 Research and Commercialization Initiatives in Low-Cost Carbon Fiber

3. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE

3.1 An Overview of the Carbon Fiber Supply Chain

3.2 Global Carbon Fiber Production Capacities

3.2.1 Carbon Fiber Installed Capacities by Precursor Type

3.2.2 Carbon Fiber Installed Capacities by Geographic Region

3.2.3 Carbon Fiber Installed Capacities by Country

3.2.4 Carbon Fiber Installed Capacities by Manufacturer

3.3 Key Global Players

3.4 Key Business and Product Trends

4. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW

4.1 Global Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) Market Overview by End-Use Application

4.2 Global Carbon Fiber Market Overview by End-Use Application

4.2.1 Global Carbon Fiber End-Use Application Overview by Geographic Region

4.2.1.1 Aerospace & Defense

4.2.1.2 Sports & Leisure

4.2.1.3 Wind Energy

4.2.1.4 Automotive

4.2.1.5 Pressure Vessels

4.2.1.6 Construction & Infrastructure

4.2.1.7 Molding Compounds

4.2.1.8 Oil & Gas

4.2.1.9 Other Industrial Applications

PART B: REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

• Global Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) Market Overview by Geographic Region
• Global Carbon Fibers Market Overview by Geographic Region

Regional Market Overview

1. North America

2. Europe

3. Japan

4. Asia (Excluding Japan)

5. Rest Of World

Part C: Guide To The Industry

Part D: Annexure

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Source: Business Wire (May 24, 2018 - 5:13 AM EDT)

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