Thermoplastic Composites Market by Resin Type (Polypropylene, Polyamide, Polyetheretherketone, Hybrid), Fiber Type (Glass, Carbon, Mineral), Product Type (SFT, LFT, CFT, GMT), Application, and Region - Global Forecast to 2024

Thermoplastic Composites Market by Resin Type (Polypropylene, Polyamide, Polyetheretherketone, Hybrid), Fiber Type (Glass, Carbon, Mineral), Product Type (SFT, LFT, CFT, GMT), Application, and Region - Global Forecast to 2024

The thermoplastic composites market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.2%, in terms of value, between 2019 and 2024.
The thermoplastic composites market size is estimated to grow from USD 28.0 billion in 2019 to USD 36.0 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 5.2% between 2019 and 2024. Thermoplastic composites are used in a wide array of applications, such as transportation, consumer goods & electronics, aerospace & defense, sports & leisure, and construction, among others.

Long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites to register a higher CAGR, in terms of value and volume, between 2019 and 2024.’
LFT composites to register the highest CAGR owing to high demand from the automotive and aerospace & defense industries. LFT composites offer various characteristics, including high-temperature performance, corrosion resistance, weight reduction, flammability, and thermal resistance.

A wide variety of thermoplastic resins are available for LFT composites production, including PP, PA, and PC. LFT composites are broadly used to manufacture automotive components, such as engine parts, under the hood applications, sunroof frames, seat and backrest constructions, door modules and shifter bases, luggage compartments, and other car body components. Moreover, they are gaining acceptance in the sports & leisure industry as well.

The market in the aerospace & defense application is expected to register the highest CAGR between 2019 and 2024.
Aerospace & defense is the fastest-growing application in the thermoplastic composites market. The benefits of using thermoplastic composites for aerospace applications include cost performance, dimensional stability, and corrosion resistance. Thermoplastic composites provide lightweight property in the aerospace industry and hence facilitates more efficient designs—structurally, and aerodynamically. The interior components produced from thermoplastic materials include floor panels, luggage bins, seats, trolleys, separation panels, keel beams, seals, fuel pipes, and bulkheads.

Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic to register the highest CAGR between 2019 and 2024.
The ability of carbon fiber to reduce weight, lower energy consumption, and enhance the performance of finished products has increased the demand for carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites, especially in the aerospace & defense and transportation applications. Carbon fiber-reinforcement can be manufactured using a wide range of base resins, such as PP, PA, PEEK, PPS, and PC. Carbon-reinforced PEEK resins are highly preferred in the aircraft applications. Carbon-reinforced acetal polyoxymethylene (POM) compound is one of the key products in this segment that can be used in a variety of components, such as cams, gears, bearings, snap fittings, and jug kettles.

The thermoplastic composites market in APAC is projected to register the highest CAGR, in terms of value and volume, between 2019 and 2024.
APAC is the fastest-growing market and the major consumer of thermoplastic composites, globally, owing to the industrial development and improving economic conditions. This region constitutes approximately 60% of the world’s population, resulting in the rapid growth of the various industries, such as automotive, consumer goods, electrical & electronics, and construction. China, Japan, South Korea, and India are the major countries involved in major consumption of thermoplastic composites in APAC. Moreover, growing wind installation in the region is also augmenting the demand for thermoplastic composites.

Breakdown of primary interviews:
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 37%, Tier 2 - 42%, and Tier 3 - 21%
By Designation: C level - 30%, Director level - 25%, and Others - 45%
By Region: North America - 20%, Europe - 27%, APAC - 40%, MEA - 7%, and Latin America - 6%

The thermoplastic composites market comprises major manufacturers such as Celanese Corporation (US), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands), DowDuPont Inc. (US), Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan), PolyOne Corporation (US), Lanxess AG (Germany), Solvay S.A. (Belgium), BASF SE (Germany), and Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (Japan). The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the thermoplastic composites market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Research Coverage
The market study covers the thermoplastic composites market across segments. It aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments, such as type, form, end-use industry, application, technology, and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market, along with their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report:
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall thermoplastic composites market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to better position their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.