Report Feature
The future of the global aerospace composite materials market looks attractive with opportunities in commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, general aviation, helicopter, military aircraft, and others. The global aerospace composite materials market is expected to reach an estimated $3.9 billion by 2022 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2017 to 2022. The global aerospace composites end product market is expected to reach an estimated $17.6 billion by 2022.
Emerging trends, which have a direct impact on the dynamics of composites in the global aerospace marketindustry, include the use of nano-composites and recycling of advanced composites.
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The study includes composites in the global aerospace market size and forecast for composites in the global aerospace market through 2036 by aircraft type, material type, manufacturing process, type of structure, and region as follows:
Composites in the Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type (Value ($ Million) and Volume (M lbs) from 2011 to 2036):
- Commercial aircraft
- Regional aircraft
- General aviation
- Helicopter
- Military aircraft
- Others
Composites in the Aerospace Market by Material Type (Volume (M lbs) from 2011 to 2022):
- Carbon Composites
- Glass Composites
- Aramid Composites
- Others
Composites in the Aerospace Market by Manufacturing Process (Volume (M lbs) from 2011 to 2022):
- Hand Lay-Up
- AFP/ATL
- RTM
- Injection Molding
- Compression Molding
- Others
Composites in the Aerospace Market by type of Structure (Value ($ Million) and Volume (M lbs) from 2011 to 2022):
- Primary Structure
- Interior
- Engine
- Others
Composites in the Aerospace Market by Region (Volume (M lbs) from 2011 to 2022):
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- The Rest of the World
Composites in the global aerospace market companies profiled in this market include Hexcel, Cytec, Toray, TenCate, and Gurit are among the major suppliers of aerospace composite materials.
On the basis of our comprehensive research, Lucintel forecasts that carbon composites will show above average growth during the forecast period. Increasing penetration of carbon composites in commercial aircraft such as B787, A350XWB, and A380 is expected to spur growth for this segment over the forecast period from 2017 to 2022.
By aircraft type, commercial aircraft is expected to remain the largest market by value and volume consumption followed by military aircraft.
North America is expected to remain the largest region during the forecast period due to high demand for newer aircraft and the ongoing replacement of an aging fleet.
Some of the features of this report:
- Market size estimates: Composites in the global aerospace market size estimation in terms of value ($M) and volume (M Lbs.) shipment.
- Trend and forecast analysis: Market trend (2011-2016) and forecast (2017-2022) by segments and region.
- Segmentation analysis: Composites in the global aerospace market size by various applications such as aircraft type, material type, manufacturing process, type of structure in terms of value and volume shipment.
- Regional analysis: Composites in the global aerospace market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.
- Growth opportunities: Analysis on growth opportunities in different applications and regions of composites in the global aerospace market.
- Strategic analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of composites in the global aerospace market.
- Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter’s Five Forces model.
This report answers the following 6 key questions:
Q.1 What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the composites in the aerospace market by aircraft type (commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, general aviation, helicopter, military aircraft, and others), material type (carbon composites, glass composites, aramid composites, and others), manufacturing process (ATL/AFP, hand lay-up, RTM, injection molding, compression molding and others), type of structure (primary structure, interior, engine, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
Q.2 Which product 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 and challenges of the composites in the global aerospace market?
Q.5 Who are the major players in this composites in the global aerospace market? What strategic initiatives are being implemented by key players for business growth?
Q.6 What are emerging trends in this composites in the global aerospace market and the reasons behind them?
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
14.1: Forecast Overview
14.2: Forecast for Composites in the Commercial Aerospace Market
14.3: Forecast for Composites in the Regional Aircraft Market
14.4: Forecast for Composites in the General Aviation Market
14.5: Forecast for Composites in the Helicopter Market
14.6: Forecast for Composites in the Military Aircraft Market
14.7: Forecast for Composites by Reinforcement
14.8: Forecast for Composites in the Global Aerospace Market by Region
14.9: Forecasts in Manufacturing Processes
List of Figures
Figure 2.1: GDP Growth Rate Year-over-Year by Region
Figure 2.2: Consumer Confidence Index
Figure 2.3: Global Population in 2016 and 2022 (Source: US Census Bureau)
Figure 2.4: US Budget Deficit and Surplus by Month (March 2013- March 2017)
Figure 2.5: Global Aerospace Market by Segment
Figure 2.6: Global Aerospace Market ($B) by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 2.7: Global Aerospace Market (Units) by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 2.8: Total Fleet (Commercial and Regional Aircraft) by Region in 2016
Figure 2.9: Total Fleet (Commercial and Regional Aircraft) by Region in 2036
Figure 2.10: Trends of Delivery (Units) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type (2011-2016)
Figure 2.11: Trends of ($B) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type (2011-2016)
Figure 2.12: Global Aerospace Market ($B) by Aircraft Type in 2011
Figure 2.13: Global Aerospace Market ($B) by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 2.14: Composite Materials Shipment ($M) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 2.15: Forecast for ($B) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type
Figure 2.16: Trends and Forecast for ($B) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type
Figure 3.1: Classification of Commercial Aircraft Market
Figure 3.2: Commercial Aircraft Order (Units Shipment) in 2016
Figure 3.3: Commercial Aircraft Delivery (Unit Shipment) in 2016
Figure 3.4: Commercial Aircraft Order (Units Shipment) by Body Type in 2016
Figure 3.5: Trends of Delivery (Units) by Boeing and Airbus in Commercial Aircraft
Figure 3.6: Trend of Order (Units) by Boeing and Airbus in Commercial Aircraft
Figure 3.7: Trends of Delivery (Units) in Commercial Aircraft by Model (2011-2016)
Figure 3.8: Trends of Delivery (Units) by Narrow-Body and Wide-Body Aircraft
Figure 3.9: Empty Weight Savings Per Seat for B787 and A350XWB Compared to B777
Figure 3.10: Forecast for Commercial Aircraft Delivery (Units) (2017-2022)
Figure 3.11: Trends and Forecast (2001-2036) for the Commercial Aircraft Market (Units) by Narrow Body and Wide Body Type
Figure 3.12: Trends and Forecast (2001-2036) ($B) in Commercial Aircraft Market
Figure 4.1: Classification of the Regional Aircraft Market
Figure 4.2: Regional Aircraft Delivery (Units) by Engine Type in 2016
Figure 4.3: Regional Aircraft Delivery (Units) by Manufacturer in 2016
Figure 4.4: Regional Aircraft ($B) by Manufacturer in 2016
Figure 4.5: Monthly Frequency for Turboprop and Regional Jets
Figure 4.6: Relationship of Fuel Price and Turboprop Orders
Figure 4.7: Regional Aircraft Delivery (Units) by Manufacturer in 2011
Figure 4.8: Regional Aircraft Delivery (Units) by Manufacturer in 2016
Figure 4.9: Trends of Regional Aircraft Delivery (Units) (2011-2016)
Figure 4.10: Trends of the Regional Aircraft Market ($B) (2011-2016)
Figure 4.11: Forecast for Regional Aircraft Delivery (Units) (2017-2022)
Figure 4.12: Forecast for Regional Aircraft Market ($B) (2017-2022)
Figure 4.13: Trends and Forecast (2001-2036) for the Regional Aircraft Market ($ B)
Figure 5.1: Classification of the General Aviation Aircraft Market
Figure 5.2: General Aviation Market ($ Shipment) by Type of Aircraft (Piston, Turboprop, and Business Jet) in 2016
Figure 5.3: General Aviation Delivery (Units) by Engine Type in 2016
Figure 5.5: General Aviation Delivery (Units) by Engine Type in 2011
Figure 5.6: General Aviation Delivery (Units) by Engine Type in 2016
Figure 5.8: Trends of General Aviation Delivery ($ B) (2011-2016)
Figure 5.9: Gulfstream Product Classification and New Product by Entry into Service (Source: General Dynamics)
Figure 5.10: Forecast for General Aviation Market ($B) (2017-2022)
Figure 5.11: Forecast for General Aviation Aircraft Delivery (Units) (2017-2022)
Figure 5.12: Trends and Forecast for General Aviation Market (Units)
Figure 5.13: Trends and Forecast (2001-2036) for the General Aviation Market ($B)
Figure 6.1: Classification of the Helicopter Market
Figure 6.2: Helicopter Delivery (Units) by Application in 2016
Figure 6.3: Helicopter Market ($B) by Application in 2016.
Figure 6.4: Helicopter Delivery (Units) by Manufacturer in 2016
Figure 6.6: Helicopter Delivery (Units) by Civil Helicopter Manufacturers in 2016
Figure 6.7: Helicopter Delivery (Units) by Military Helicopter Manufacturers in 2016
Figure 6.8: Helicopter Delivery (Units) by Application in 2011
Figure 6.9: Helicopter Delivery (Units) by Application in 2016.
Figure 6.10: Trends of Helicopter Delivery (Units) (2011-2016)
Figure 6.11: Trends of Helicopter Market ($B) (2011-2016)
Figure 6.12: Trends of Helicopter Market ($B) in 2011 and 2016
Figure 6.13: Forecast of Shipment in Helicopter Delivery (Units) (2017-2022)
Figure 6.14: Forecast for the Helicopter Market ($B) (2017-2022)
Figure 6.16: Trends and Forecast (2001-2036) for Delivery (Units) in the Helicopter Market
Figure 7.1: Classification of the Military Aircraft Market
Figure 7.2: Military Aircraft Market (Units) by Application in 2016
Figure 7.3: Trends of Military Aircraft Delivery (Units) (2011-2016)
Figure 7.4: Trends of Military Aircraft Market ($B) (2011-2016)
Figure 7.5: Forecast for Military Aircraft Delivery (Units) (2017-2022)
Figure 7.6: Forecast for the Military Aircraft Market ($B) (2017-2022)
Figure 7.7: Trends and Forecast (2001-2036) for the Military Aircraft Market (Units)
Figure 7.8: Trends and Forecast (2001-2036) for the Military Aircraft Market ($B)
Figure 10.1: Carbon Composite Tail Structure
Figure 10.2: Airbus Access Panels
Figure 10.3: Keel Beam Held by a Member of Airbus Staff
Figure 10.4: Pressure Bulkhead of the Airbus A340 Fuselage
Figure 10.5: Aircraft Braking Systems – Airbus A321 and Boeing 757
Figure 10.6: Aircraft Horizontal Stabilizer
Figure 10.7: Kevlar Duct
Figure 10.8: Jet Engine Stator Vane
Figure 10.9: Dyn'Aero - Wing Structure
Figure 10.10: Parabolic Reflector
Figure 11.1: Total Buy Materials Distribution (M lbs.) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 11.2: Total Fly Materials Distribution (M lbs.) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 11.3: Total Buy Materials Distribution (M lbs.) by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 11.4: Material Distribution (%) in Various Wide-Body Aircraft
Figure 11.5: Percentage Distribution of Materials in Airbus A340 for Buy Case
Figure 11.6: Percentage Distribution of Materials in Airbus A340 for Fly Case
Figure 11.7: Material Distribution in Airbus A340 for Fly Case
Figure 11.8: Composite Shipments (M lbs.) by Reinforcement Type in Various Segments of the Global Aerospace Market in 2016
Figure 11.9: Composite Materials Shipments (M lbs.) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 11.10: Composite Materials Shipments ($M) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 11.11: Composite Materials Shipment (M lbs.) in Commercial Aircraft Market for Making New and Aftermarket Aircraft in 2016
Figure 11.12: Composites (%) in Various Narrow-Body Aircraft in 2016
Figure 11.13: Trends of Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in the Narrow-Body Commercial Aircraft Market
Figure 11.14: Composites (%) in Various Wide-Body Aircraft in 2016
Figure 11.15: Trends of Composite Shipments (M lbs) in the Wide-Body Commercial Aircraft Market
Figure 11.16: Composite Materials Shipments (M lbs.) in Regional Aircraft for Making New and Aftermarket Aircraft in 2016
Figure 11.17: Percentage of Composites in Regional Aircraft in 2016
Figure 11.18: Composite Materials Shipment (M lbs.) by Engine Type in the Regional Aircraft Market in 2016
Figure 11.19: Distribution (M lbs.) of Composites by Type of Reinforcement in Regional Aircraft in 2016
Figure 11.20: Composite Materials Shipments (M lbs.) in the General Aviation Market in 2016
Figure 11.21: Composite Materials Shipment (M lbs.) by Engine Type in the General Aviation Market in 2016
Figure 11.22: Composite Materials Shipment (M lbs.) by Type of Reinforcement in General Aviation Market in 2016
Figure 11.23: Composite Materials Distribution (%) in the Piston Aircraft (Gulfstream G-550) by Applications
Figure 11.24: Composite Material Distribution (%) in Turboprop Aircraft (Amphibian) by Applications
Figure 11.25: Composite Material Distribution (%) in Business Jet Aircraft (Citation-X) by Application
Figure 11.26: Composite Materials Shipment (M lbs.) in Helicopter for Making New and Aftermarket Aircraft in 2016
Figure 11.27: Composite Materials Shipment (M lbs.) by Type of Helicopter in 2016
Figure 11.28: Composite Material Distribution (%) in Civil Helicopters (S-92 Helibus) by Application
Figure 11.29: Composite Material Distribution (%) in Military Helicopters (Apache) by Application
Figure 11.30: Composites Materials Shipment (M lbs.) in Military Aircraft for Making New and Aftermarket Aircraft in 2016
Figure 11.31: Composite Materials Distribution (%) for F/A-18 E/F by Application
Figure 11.32: Composite Shipments (M lbs) for C-130J by Applications
Figure 11.33: Composite Materials Distribution (%) for Global Hawk by Application
Figure 13.1: Composite Materials Shipment (M lbs.) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type in 2011
Figure 13.2: Composite Materials Shipment ($M) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type in 2011
Figure 13.3: Composite Materials Shipment (M lbs) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 13.4: Composite Materials Shipment ($M) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type in 2016
Figure 13.5: Trends of Composite Shipments (M lbs) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type (2011-2016)
Figure 13.6: Trends of Composite Shipments ($M) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type (2011-2016)
Figure 13.7: Composite Shipments by Reinforcement Type in 2011 and 2016
Figure 13.8: Trends of Composite Shipments (M lbs) in the Global Aerospace Market by Region (2011-2016)
Figure 13.9: Growth Trends of Composites (M lbs) by Region (2011-2016)
Figure 13.10: Composite Distribution (M lbs) in the Global Aerospace Market by Region in 2011
Figure 13.11: Composite Distribution ($M) in the Global Aerospace Market by Region in 2011
Figure 13.12: Composite Distribution (M lbs) in the Global Aerospace Market by Region in 2016
Figure 13.13: Composite Distribution ($M) in the Global Aerospace Market by Region in 2016
Figure 13.14: Composite Distribution (M lbs) in the Global Aerospace Market by Manufacturing Process in 2011
Figure 13.15: Composite Distribution (M lbs) in the Global Aerospace Market by Manufacturing Process in 2016
Figure 13.16: CAGR (2011-2016) for Manufacturing Processes in the Global Aerospace Market
Figure 14.1: Total Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type (2001-2036)
Figure 14.2: Total Composite Shipments ($B) in Global Aerospace Market (2001-2036)
Figure 14.3: Forecast for Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type (2017-2022)
Figure 14.4: Forecast for Composite Shipments ($M) in the Global Aerospace Market by Aircraft Type (2017-2022)
Figure 14.5: Average Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in the Commercial Aircraft Market
Figure 14.6: Average Annual Composite Shipments ($M) in the Commercial Aerospace Market
Figure 14.7: Total Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in the Commercial Aircraft Market (2001-2036)
Figure 14.8: Total Composite Shipments ($M) in the Commercial Aircraft Market (2001-2036)
Figure 14.9: Total Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in the Commercial A Market by OEMs (2001-2036)
Figure 14.10: Total Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in Wide-Body Aircraft and All Others in the Global Aerospace Market (2001-2016) and (2017-2026)
Figure 14.11: Total Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in the Regional Aircraft Market
Figure 14.12: Total Composite Shipments ($M) in the Regional Aircraft Market
Figure 14.13: Total Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in the General Aviation Market
Figure 14.14: Total Composite Shipments ($M) in the General Aviation Market
Figure 14.15: Total Composite Shipments (M lbs) in the Helicopter Market
Figure 14.16: Total Composite Shipments ($M) in the Helicopter Market
Figure 14.17: Total Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in the Military Aircraft Market
Figure 14.18: Total Composite Shipments ($M) in the Military Aircraft Market
Figure 14.19: Forecast for Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in the Global Aerospace Market by Region (2017-2022)
Figure 14.21: Composite Distribution (M lbs.) in the Global Aerospace Market by Region in 2022
Figure 14.22: Composite Distribution ($M) in the Global Aerospace Market by Region in 2022
Figure 14.23: Composite Shipments (M lbs.) in Various Market Segments of the Global Aerospace Industry in 2022
Figure 14.24: CAGR (2017-2022) for Manufacturing Process in the Global Aerospace Industry
List of Tables
Table 2.1: GDP and Unemployment Rate for Leading Countries (Source: The Economist)
Table 2.2: Interest and Exchange Rates for Leading Countries
Table 2.3: Weight and Price of Various Aircraft
Table 2.4: Trends in the Aerospace Market ($ Shipment) by Industry Sector
Table 2.5: Trend in Aerospace Market in Terms of Units Delivered
Table 2.6: Forecast for Various Aircraft (2017-2026) and (2017-2036) in Terms of New Aircraft Delivered and Revenue Earned
Table 2.7: Regional Aircraft Forecast (2017-2036) in Terms of New Aircraft Delivered by Seat Segment
Table 3.1: Specifications of Narrow-Body Aircraft
Table 3.2: Specifications of Wide-Body Aircraft
Table 3.3: Short-Term 2017 Outlook for Commercial Aerospace Market
Table 3.4: Long-Term Outlook for Commercial Aerospace Market
Table 3.5: Forecast for Various Aircraft (2017-2026) and (2017-2036) in Terms of New Aircraft Delivered and Revenue Generated
Table 4.1: Regional Aircraft by Type (Turboprop and Jets) in 2016
Table 4.2: Short-Term 2017 Outlook for Regional Aerospace Market
Table 4.3: Long-Term Outlook for Regional Aerospace Market
Table 4.4: Forecast for Regional Aircraft (2017-2026) and (2017-2036) in Terms of New Aircraft Delivery and Revenue
Table 5.1: Segmentation of Business Jet Market by Size
Table 5.2: Globally Manufactured Aircraft Shipments by Type in 2016
Table 5.3: Specifications of Single-Engine (Cessna-Skyhawk) Aircraft
Table 5.4: Specifications of Multi-Engine (Baron 58 - Raytheon) Aircraft
Table 5.5: Specifications of Turboprop (Cessna-Caravan) Aircraft
Table 5.6: Specifications of Business Jet (Cessna- Citation X) Aircraft
Table 5.7: Major New General Aviation Entry by Year
Table 5.8: Forecast for General Aviation (2017-2026) and (2017-2036) in Terms of New Aircraft Delivered and Revenue Generated
Table 11.1: Airlines’ Key Requirements
Table 11.2: Aircraft Manufacturers’ Key Requirements
Table 11.3: Total Materials Consumption (Buy Weight of All Materials) by Various Market Segments in 2016
Table 11.4: Raw Material Distribution in Different Commercial Aircraft
Table 11.5: Estimated Buy-to-Fly Ratio for Different Materials Used in a Typical Commercial Aircraft (A340)
Table 11.6: Summary of Composite Usage in Boeing Aircraft
Table 11.7: Summary of Composite Usage in Airbus Production
Table 11.8: Summary of Composites Usage in General Aviation
Table 11.9: Summary of Composite Usage in Helicopters
Table 11.10: Composites Percentage for Various Defense Aircraft
Table 11.11: Summary of Composite Material Usage in Military Aircraft Production
Table 11.12: Lockheed Martin Aircraft Production Sites
Table 11.13: Composite Materials Breakdown by Application in F/A-18 E/F
Methodology
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- A compilation of the experiences, judgments, and insights of Lucintel’s professionals, who have analyzed and tracked this market over the years.
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