Asia-Pacific Market Insights on Automotive Composite Materials: Insights and Forecast, 2019-2025

Report Description

Asia-Pacific Automotive Composite Material was valued at US$ 2,355.9 Million in 2018 and is anticipated to reach US$ 4,535.6 Million by 2025 displaying reasonable CAGR of 9.93% over the forecast period (2019-2025). Composite materials are homogenous mixtures which are prepared by synthetically assembling two materials together. One of these is fibre, a reinforcing material and the other one is a binding material called Matrix. The composite materials have high electrical and corrosion resistance, are stiff and have high strength-to-weight ratios. Asia Pacific is the largest car manufacturing hub across the globe. In the past few years, the GDP of Asian countries has increased substantially, resulting in the rise of per capita income and buying potential of the consumers. In other words, the improved economy of Asian countries is one of the major reasons for the increase in demand of vehicles in region, which has resulted in high demand for automotive composite materials as well. The worsening air quality in Asia-Pacific has concerned the governmental bodies, owing to which stringent emission standards have been passed in some countries and is under consideration in a few others. The growing number of vehicles in the region has deteriorated the air quality, with immense Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions. Some of the Asian countries such as China, India and Japan are among the top GHG emitters holding 30%, 7% and 4% of the global GHG emissions. Moreover, Asia-Pacific is the largest market for Electric Vehicles (EVS) and the growing demand of composite materials in EVs to offset the weight increased by the batteries is also bolstering the market growth.

“Polymer Matrix Composite is expected to dominate during the analyzed period.”

The Asia-Pacific automotive composites material market is segmented based on different materials such as Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC), Metal Matrix Composite (MMC), Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) and Hybrid Composite. Due to high flexibility, high insulation, lower density and lighter weight than other composite materials, PMCs held the maximum market share in 2018 and their dominance is expected to prevail during the forecast period. However, due to the low cost and high flexural and tensile strength of hybrid composites as compared to single fiber composites, the hybrid composites are anticipated to be the fastest growing polymer type during the forecast period.

“Thermoset held the largest market share in 2018 and is expected to dominate the market in 2025.”

The study further bifurcates the PMCs by matrix types, which include thermosets and thermoplastics. wherein thermoset held the largest market share in 2018 and is expected to dominate the market by 2025. However, thermoplastic is expected to register highest growth during the forecast period as they are compact and wireless

“Amongst Manufacturing Process, Injection moulding is projected to hold the largest market share and will dominate the Asia-Pacific automotive composite material market by 2025.”

Asia-Pacific automotive composite market is further fragmented across different manufacturing processes. This includes hand lay-up, compression moulding, injection moulding, and resin transfer moulding (RTM). Injection moulding process dominated the market in 2018 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period (2018-2025), owing to the RTM’s capability of low cost and high-volume manufacturing

  Asia-Pacific Automotive Composite Market Size by Manufacturing Process, 2018-25 (US$ Mn)

“Amongst applications, exterior segment is anticipated to dominate Asia-Pacific automotive composite material market by 2025.”

Based on several application areas in automobiles, Asia Pacific automotive composite materials market is segmented into interior, exterior, chassis, powertrain & under the hood and structural. Among different application areas, exterior segment dominated the market however a gradual increase in the adoption rate of composite materials for vehicle interiors is expected in the upcoming years

“Amongst vehicle type, passenger cars hold the major share in Asia-Pacific automotive composite material market.”

Based on different vehicle types, Asian automotive composite materials market is segmented into performance cars, passenger cars and others (commercial vehicles and others). Asian passenger car market is the world largest auto market, while the growing demand of composites in EVs and other passenger cars gives it a definitive edge over other markets. Passenger car segment was valued at US$ 2,242.8 million in 2018

“China represents as one of the largest markets of Asia-Pacific automotive composite material market.”

For a deep dive analysis of the industry Asian automotive composite materials market is further segmented across different countries, which includes, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Australia and rest of APAC. China dominated the market in 2018 and is expected to prevail over the others during the forecast period. China is the world’s largest automobile producer, and stringent emission regulations and the presence of local composite materials suppliers are attributed to be the major factors monitoring China’s automotive composite materials market.

Competitive Landscape-Top 10 Market Players

BASF SE, DowDupont Inc., Gurit Holding AG, Magna International Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Owens Corning, SGL Group, Solvay SA, Teijin Limited and Toray Industries Inc. are some of the prominent players operating in the Automotive composites market industry. Some of the key players are also expanding their businesses by setting up new plants or increasing their expenditure on R&D to develop cheaper manufacturing methods. Several M&A’s along with partnerships have been undertaken by these players to facilitate costumers with hi-tech and innovative products.

Reasons to buy:

• Current and future market size from 2018 to 2025 in terms of value (US$)
• Combined analysis of deep dive secondary research and input from primary research through Key Opinion Leaders of the industry
• Country level details of the overall adoption of automotive composite material in Asia-Pacific
• A quick review of overall industry performance at a glance
• An In-depth analysis of key industry players
• A detailed analysis of drivers, restraints, key trends and opportunities prevailing in the industry
• Examination of industry attractiveness with the help of Porter’s Five Forces analysis
• The study comprehensively covers the market across different segments and sub-segments of the technology
• Country Covered: China, India, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Australia

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Research Methodology

Analysing historical market, estimation of the current market and forecasting the future market for Asia-Pacific automotive composite materials were the three major steps considered while creating and analysing the overall adoption rate of automotive composite materials in major Asian countries. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect the historical market of the technology and overall estimation of the current market. Secondly, to validate these insights, numerous findings and assumptions were taken into consideration. Moreover, exhaustive primary interviews were conducted with industry experts across value chain of the Asia-Pacific automotive composite materials market. After all the assumption, market sizing and validation of market numbers through primary interviews, top-down approach was employed to forecast the complete market size of the Asia-Pacific automotive composite materials market. Thereafter, market breakdown and data triangulation methods were adopted to estimate and analyse the market size of segments and sub-segments of the technology. Detailed methodology is explained below:

Analysis of Historical Market Size

Step 1: In-Depth Study of Secondary Sources:

Detail secondary study was conducted to obtain the historical market size of the Asia-Pacific automotive composite materials market through company internal sources such as annual report & financial statements, performance presentations, press releases, inventory records, sales figures etc. and external sources including trade journals, news articles, government publications, International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, competitor publications, sector reports, regulatory bodies publications, safety standard organizations, third-party database and other creditable publications.

Step 2: Market Segmentation:

After obtaining historical market size of the overall market, detailed secondary analysis was done to gather historical market insights and share for different segments & sub-segments of the Asia-Pacific Automotive Composite Materials market. Major segments included in the report are material type, manufacturing process, application, and vehicle types.

Step 3: Factor Analysis:

After acquiring the historical market size of different segments and sub-segments, detailed factor analysis was conducted to estimate the current market size of the Asia-Pacific automotive composite materials market. Factor analysis was conducted using dependent and independent variable such as purchasing power, government initiatives, government regulations in major Asian countries. Historical trends of the automotive composite materials and their year-on-year impact on the market size and share in the recent past were analyzed. Demand and supply side scenario was also thoroughly studied.

Current Market Size Estimate & Forecast

Current Market Sizing: Based on actionable insights from the above 3 steps, we arrived at current market size, key players in market, market share of these players, industry’s supply chain, and value chain of the industry. All the required percentage shares, splits, and market breakdowns were determined using the above-mentioned secondary approach and were verified through primary interviews.

Estimation & Forecasting: For market estimation and forecast, weightage was assigned to different factors including drivers, restraints, trends and opportunities available in the market. After analyzing these factors, relevant forecasting techniques i.e. Bottom-up/Top-down was applied to arrive at the market forecast pertaining to 2025 for different segment and sub-segments in major Asian countries. The research methodology adopted to estimate the market size encompasses:

• The industry’s market size, in terms of value (US$) and rate of adoption of automotive composite materials in major Asian countries
• All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns of market segments and sub-segments
• Key players across different technologies and markets as well as market share of each player. Also, the growth strategies adopted by these players to compete in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific Automotive Composite Materials market

Market Size and Share Validation

Primary Research: In-depth interviews were conducted with the Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) including Top Level Executives (CXO/VPs, Sales Head, Marketing Head, Operational Head, and Regional Head etc.). Primary research findings were summarized, and statistical analysis was performed to prove the stated hypothesis. Input from primary research were consolidated with secondary findings, hence turning information into actionable insights.

Split of Primary Participants

Market Engineering

Data triangulation technique was employed to complete the overall market engineering process and to arrive precise statistical numbers of each segment and sub-segment pertaining to the Asia-Pacific automotive composite materials market. Data was split into several segments & sub-segments post studying various parameters and trends in the areas of material type, manufacturing process, application, and vehicle type.

Main objective of the Asia-Pacific Automotive Composite Materials Market Study

The current & future market trends of the Asia-Pacific automotive composite materials market are pinpointed in the study. Investors can gain strategic insights to base their discretion for investments from the qualitative and quantitative analysis performed in the study. Current and future market trends would determine the overall attractiveness of the market, providing a platform for the industrial participant to exploit the untapped market to benefit as first mover advantage. Other quantitative goal of the studies includes:

• Analyse the current and forecast market size of Asia-Pacific automotive composite materials in terms of value (US$)
• Analyse the current and forecast market size of different segments and sub-segments of the Asia-Pacific automotive composite materials market. Segments in the study include material type, manufacturing process, application, and vehicle type
• Define and describe the technologies and protocols used in automotive composite materials
• Anticipate potential risk associated with the technology along with customer and competitor analysis, among others
• Define and analysis of the government regulations for automotive composite materials in major Asian countries
• Analyse the current and forecast market size of automotive composite materials in the Asia-Pacific regions, in terms of value for countries including China, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, Australia and Rest of Asia- Pacific
• Define and analyse the competitive landscape of the Asia-Pacific automotive composite materials market and the growth strategies adopted by the market players to sustain in the ever-growing market