Global Thermoplastic Prepreg Market, By Resin Type (PPS, PEEK, PEI, Others), By Fiber Type (Carbon, Glass), By Product Form Type (Fabric, Unidirectional), By Process (Compression Molding, Injection Molding, AFP/ATL, Others), By End-User (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Others) By Region (North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Rest of the World) – Market Size & Forecasting(2016-2025)

The thermoplastic prepreg market growth is expected to gain high momentum during the forecast period due to its advantages such as faster part cycle time, recyclability, easy to fabricate, and excellent mechanical properties. The thermoplastic prepregs are composite reinforcements that are pre-impregnated with thermoplastic resin. It is generally tailored for exceptional toughness, environmental resistance, vibration dampening, low flammability characteristics, high wear resistance and radiolucency/x-ray transparency.  They offer a wide range of 0/90, uni-directional, and multiaxial, thermoplastic impregnated fabrics for the composite markets.

Segment Analysis

On the basis resin type, it is segmented into PPS, PEEK, PEI, and Others. The PPS resin type is most widely used and preferred as it has good dimensional stability even at elevated temperatures and in the harsh chemical environment. The resin system also has the advantage of molding complex parts easily and with tight tolerance.

Based on fiber type, it is segregated into carbon fiber and glass fiber prepreg. The carbon fiber prepreg is majorly used owing to its numerous advantages, such as excellent weight reduction, high strength-to-weight ratio, high tensile and compressive strength, low coefficient of the thermal expansion, and very high fatigue resistance.

By product form type, it is classified into fabric and unidirectional prepreg. Owing to its low cost and high strength, the unidirectional prepreg is more dominant when compared to fabric prepreg and is also considered suitable for aircraft structural applications requiring high strength in one direction.

On the basis of process type, it is segmented into compression molding, injection molding, AFP (Automated Fiber Placement)/ATL (Automated Tape Layup), and others. The ATL is most commonly used as this process offers a faster part cycle time, reduced part wastage, and reduced defects, which overall lead to a lower part cost.

Based on the end-user, it is bifurcated into Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Consumer Goods, and Others. The thermoplastic prepregs are majorly used in aerospace and defense. The increasing production of commercial aircraft coupled with an increase in penetration of thermoplastic composites, especially in composite-rich aircraft programs, such as B787 and A350XWB has also positively impacted the market.

 Key Factors Impacting Market Growth:

  • Its advantages such as faster part cycle time, recyclability, easy to fabricate, and excellent mechanical properties
  • Stringent regulations regarding fuel efficiency and carbon emissions in the aerospace and automotive industries

Regional Analysis:

The thermoplastic prepreg market by region has been segmented by North America, Western Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the Rest of the World. North America and Western Europe are major regions for thermoplastic prepreg market owing to diversified demand from end-use industries and competitive scenarios. Some of the major end-use industries in these regions include aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer goods and others. These markets have been dynamic in terms of new product developments and related activities. Hence, some of the emerging sub-segments in this market promise high potential in this region. Major countries for the thermoplastic prepreg market in these regions include the US, Germany, France, UK, Canada, Italy, and so on. Recent economic slowdowns, trade implications and environmental concerns are some of the key impact factors influencing the market dynamics in these regions.

Developing regions including Asia Pacific, South America, and Africa have witnessed key developments in terms of organic and inorganic growth strategies. Global companies have made strategic investments in these regions with favorable production conditions and high demand from end-use industries. China, India, Brazil, South Africa, South Korea, Japan, and others have been some of the key economies in the region. Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Consumer Goods are some of the major industries in the region with strong potential for thermoplastic prepreg market. Middle East promises a strong market potential with demand from countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and others that are seeking to diversify the economic outlook. Eastern Europe consisting of Russia and Turkey is also estimated as one of key markets with demand from aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer goods

Companies Covered:  Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream Aerospace, Dassault Aviation, Lenovo, and Hewlett-Packard (HP)

Market Segmentation:

By Resin Type:

  • PPS
  • PEEK
  • PEI
  •  Others

 By Fiber Type:

  • Carbon
  • Glass

 By Product Form Type:

  • Fabric
  • Unidirectional

By Process:

  • Compression Molding
  • Injection Molding
  • AFP/ATL
  • Others

 By End User:

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Goods
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
    • By Country (US, Canada, Mexico)
    • By Resin Type
    • By Fiber Type
    • By Product Form Type
    • By Process
    • By End User
  • Western Europe:
    • By Country (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Rest of Western Europe)
    • By Resin Type
    • By Fiber Type
    • By Product Form Type
    • By Process
    • By End User
  • Eastern Europe:
    • By Country (Russia, Turkey, Rest of Eastern Europe)
    • By Resin Type
    • By Fiber Type
    • By Product Form Type
    • By Process
    • By End User
  • Asia Pacific
    • By Country (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific)
    • By Resin Type
    • By Fiber Type
    • By Product Form Type
    • By Process
    • By End User
  • Middle East:
    • By Country (UAE, Qatar, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Rest of Middle East)
    • By Resin Type
    • By Fiber Type
    • By Product Form Type
    • By Process
    • By End User
  • Rest of the World
    • By Region (South America, Africa)
    • By Resin Type
    • By Fiber Type
    • By Product Form Type
    • By Process
    • By End User

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