Ceramics Market Size Worth $407.72 Billion By 2025

The global ceramics market size is expected to reach USD 407.72 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Advancement in 3D printing technology coupled with its rising application in dental implants is anticipated to drive the ceramics industry market growth.

Emergence of 3D printing or additive manufacturing is the new prominence application area for advanced product segment of ceramics. The rising use of the technology in dental implants is anticipated to trigger the market growth for advanced ceramic materials such as alumina and zirconium. Alumina is anticipated to dominate the marketspace due to its excellent structural properties and compatibility with human tissues.

Soda ash, kaolin, clay, silica, and sand are key raw materials used in manufacturing of traditional ceramics. Raw materials and energy are the two largest elements in cost structure of ceramics manufacturing process. Raw materials constitute 22% of cost structure in ceramic production closely followed by energy, which accounts for 21%. Labor and overhead costs constitute 16% and 13%, respectively. Other costs include transport, distribution, and depreciation, which account for 28%.

However, rising scrutiny over energy usage and limiting carbon dioxide emission is forcing the vendors of the market to opt for sustainable energy sources. In addition, securing an inexpensive fuel supply in a volatile natural gas market is an important criterion for a company’s sustainability and competitiveness in the industry. On account of the unpredictable nature of natural gas prices, smaller companies primarily focus on looking into alternative fuel options or alternative technologies to manufacture ceramics.

Over the last few years, there has been significant increase in the use of ceramic materials for manufacturing implant devices. Superior properties of alumina and zirconium based ceramics such as toughness and strength together with low wear rates and bio-inert properties is projected to augment their demand in applications such as femoral heads for total hip replacements over the coming years.

Key players such as AGC Ceramics Co.,Ltd., Imerys Ceramics, Carbo Ceramics, Inc., 3M, Corning, and Kyocera Corporation are focusing on vigorous expansion strategies. These companies have either formed mergers or acquired regional vendors as part of their strategy to enhance their global footprint.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

In terms of revenue, traditional product held highest market share of 59.6% in 2018. The growth in this segment is attributed to increasing demand for manufacturing of tiles, bricks, and sanitary ware.
In terms of revenue, advanced product segment is projected to grow at CAGR of 9.1% over the forecast period. Rising popularity of the product in biomedical application is anticipated to boost the segment growth.
In terms of revenue, tiles application segment is projected to dominate the global industry. Rising prominence of premium tiles in luxurious projects is the key driver for the segment growth.
Asia Pacific was leading region with revenue share of 39.6% in 2018. The growth of the region is attributed to expansion of end-use industries in India and China.
In terms of revenue, North America region is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2019 to 2025.
Some of the key players present in the market are AGC Ceramics Co.,Ltd., Imerys Ceramics, Carbo Ceramics, Inc., 3M, Corning, and Kyocera Corporation. Vendors of the industry are focusing on customize services for applications such as bio ceramics, electronic devices, and many more.

Marine Composites Market Worth $5.29 Billion By 2025

The global marine composites market size is anticipated to reach USD 5.29 billion by 2025, registering a 5.0% CAGR over the forecast period, according to a new report published by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is anticipated to be driven growing demand for corrosion resistant, high strength, and light weight parts in shipbuilding industry.

Composites materials have the potential to reduce maintenance and fabrication costs, enhance aesthetic appeal, increase reliability, and reduce the component weight. The market for marine Composites is highly influenced by rising demand for fuel efficient and high-speed power boats which is projected to boost the market demand over the forecast period.

Based on Composites, polymer matrix Composites is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period owing to the high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, light weight, and impact resistance, which makes it more suitable to use in marine industry. Ceramic matrix Composites is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.

Demand for marine Composites is cruise ships are expected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period. The segment is expected to register a CAGR of 4.4% from 2019 to 2025. Power boat is expected to be the second largest vessel type segment accounting for 18.4% of revenue share in the marine composites market. Increasing demand for lightweight, high strength, impact resistance material in power boats expected to boost demand for marine Composites over the forecast period.

In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific expected to have highest demand for marine Composites owing to the increasing demand for recreational boats in China, India, South Korea, and Japan. In 2018, the region is expected to account for 39.0% of the overall market share. Europe was the second largest market and expected to grow with a CAGR of 3.26% over the forecast period.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

Ceramic matrix Composites projected to grow significantly, registering a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period, while polymer matrix Composites is anticipated to dominate the market
The demand for carbon fiber polymer matrix Composites expected to be valued at USD 796.3 million in 2018 owing to the high-performance characteristics of the materials including lightweight and high strength
Power boat is anticipated to be one of the largest vessel type segment and is expected to register a CAGR of 3.8% for 2019 to 2025 owing to the increasing demand in commercial and hospitality industry
China marine composites market was anticipated to be valued at USD 321.4 million in 2018. Growing power boats and recreational boat industry expected to drive the market
Market players are striving to reduce the cost of the Composites by reducing the cost of material to increase their adoption in the marine application such as ships and powerboats

Coiled Tubing Manufacturing Market Size Worth $1.5 Billion By 2027

The global coiled tubing manufacturing market size is estimated to reach USD 1.5 billion by 2027 registering a CAGR of 2.9%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing popularity of shale reserves in the production of crude oil is projected to augment market growth over the forecast period. The global oil & gas industry remains volatile with high fluctuations in crude oil prices. Reduced crude oil prices coupled with depressed upstream investments in the current scenario are projected to impact the profitability of the market vendors.

This associated sluggishness can be attributed to the falling oil demand from key importers, such as India and China. The global crude prices have fallen almost 66% from their highs in January 2020. This has affected the level of activities in the upstream and midstream sectors of the industry. However, the expansion of the downstream and midstream activities estimated in the forecast period is projected to drive the market.

On the upstream side, low oil prices have had negative implications for oil-exporting countries. Key countries, such as the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Russia, have already announced plans to reduce production in the wake of reducing crude oil prices. The market uncertainty has led to several cost-cutting measures and shutting down of projects. All these factors are projected to hinder the market growth over the forecast period.

The market participants are under severe distress as the downstream demand for the product is in a free fall. The depressed economic activities in the upstream side of the oil & gas industry are projected to cause severe damage to the revenues of oil & gas operators. This, in turn, is already influencing the procurement processes of many multinational oil & gas companies.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

Well intervention is projected to witness the fastest CAGR of 2.3%, in terms of volume, from 2020 to 2027
Higher usage of Coiled Tubing (CT) in stimulation and well cleaning operations across the European region is likely to aid the growth of the well intervention segment
Drilling is projected to remain the dominant service segment over the forecast period, in terms of volume as well as revenue
The usage of coiled tubing in the onshore applications is estimated to observe the fastest growth rate. The onshore application segment is also anticipated to capture the largest revenue share by 2027
The offshore application segment is projected to observe a slower growth in the coming years as offshore CT is expensive owing to the detailed specifications and unique properties required on site
Led by the U.S., North America is projected to be the dominant regional market over the forecast period

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Market Worth $27.98 Billion By 2024

The global carbon fiber reinforced plastic market size is expected to reach USD 27.98 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing composites demand in the automotive industry is expected to remain a key driving factor for global CFRP market. Aerospace & defense application segment contributed significantly to shape the overall revenue owing to the high cost of aerospace grade CFRP. Research and development in the aviation industry for manufacturing components capable of withstanding high environmental stresses is anticipated to fuel CFRP market growth over the next eight years.

Extensive R&D activities particularly in Japan and Europe have led to the emergence of numerous market players, which in turn is expected to drive the regional market demand. Escalating CFRP demand in sports applications, specifically in the Asia Pacific region, is anticipated to impel CFRP consumption.

Although CFRP offers excellent benefits due to its superior strength and lesser weight, its expensive nature has restricted its use to certain high performance applications only. Although CFRP offers considerable advantages, high cost associated with the same poses a challenge for the market across various other application segments.

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor is expected to gain some of the market shares over the forecast period and is projected to account for around 97% of the total demand in 2024. PAN has gained popularity on account of its superior properties over pitch precursor. Lower cost of PAN as compared to pitch-based CFRP is also anticipated to foster the industry growth.

Advantages offered by thermoplastic carbon fiber plastic over thermosetting composites such as short processing time, high impact resistance, easy storage, and recyclability are expected to fuel thermoplastic CFRP demand.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

Global carbon fiber reinforced plastic market demand was 92.9 kilo tons in 2015 and is expected to reach 269.5 kilo tons by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2016 to 2024
The low cost and high strength to weight ratio of PAN-based carbon composites are expected to drive polyacrylonitrile demand for CFRP production over the forecast period
Automotive is expected to be the fastest growing segment of carbon fiber reinforced plastic market with a market share of 19.7% of the total volume in 2015
North America emerged as the most dominant regional market accounted for 36.9% in 2015 of the market volume because of the growing demand in automotive and aviation industry
Most of the key market players such as Cytec Industries, Toray, Zoltek, Toho, Mitsubishi Rayon Corporation, Hexcel, and Hyosung have integrated along the major part of the value chain ranging from production and raw material supply to CFRP distribution. High level of integration enables companies to cut down the cost associated with raw material procurement and strengthens their market share with the development of specialty products.

Para-aramid Fibers Market Worth $3.6 Billion By 2025

The global para-aramid fibers market size is expected to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2025 at a 6.5% CAGR during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing demand for security and protective measures in various industries such as military and construction is likely to boost product demand.

Raw material prices play a key role in industry growth, which helps players align product demand and gain control over the supply chain. Furthermore, major players are focused on integration across the value chain in order to maintain continuous raw material supply in a bid to increase market revenue.

The market is witnessing a high level of competition owing to presence of a large number of regional and global players with operations across the globe. Key participants are actively involved in adopting various strategic initiatives to gain a large share. The degree of competition depends on product demand, innovation in technology, and distribution network.

The production process is highly energy intensive and makes use of expensive chemicals, which increases raw material cost in proportion to the overall cost of the product.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

By application, security and protection dominated the para-aramid fiber market, accounting for 38.4% of the total revenue in 2017. This is owing to increasing demand for production of security and protective wearables, including bulletproof vests
Optical fibers is estimated to be the fastest growing application segment, registering a CAGR of 5.3% in terms of volume from 2018 to 2025. This is due to surge in demand for aerial dielectric self-supporting cables, premise cables, water-blocking yarns, fiber to the home (FTTH), ballistic tapes, and ripcords
Europe was the largest market for para-aramid fibers, accounting for over 37.0% of the revenue in 2017. This can be attributed to high demand from various application sectors such as security and protection, electrical insulation, rubber reinforcement, and tire reinforcement
Increasing demand for high fuel efficiency and continuous advancements in the transportation sector are expected to emerge as major factors driving the industry over the forecast period
Key players aim to achieve optimum growth and strengthen their position through various expansion strategies such as partnerships, new product developments, agreements, technical collaborations, and capacity expansions.

GRP Pipe Market Size Worth $2.1 Billion By 2025

The global GRP pipes market size is expected to reach USD 2.1 billion by 2025, escalating at a CAGR of 3.7% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes are lightweight, durable, and offer superior corrosion resistance and strength, which makes them suitable for use in water and wastewater transport applications.

Increasing stringent regulations on wastewater collection and treatment are likely to propel the demand for GRP pipes. These are easy to install as compared to their metal counterparts on account of their flexible nature. GRP pipes include lesser joints and can be laid over longer distances, owing to which they are usually preferred for long-distance water transportation.

Developing countries are witnessing an increase in stringent regulations on residential wastewater collection and treatment, which are expected to open new avenues for the growth of GRP pipes industry. Furthermore, mandates by the governments across developed economies to install water treatment facilities in industrial units are likely to boost the demand for GRP pipes in industrial applications. These are also suitable for the transportation of a variety of chemicals owing to their inert nature.

Furthermore, GRP pipes are suitable for use in desalination and hydropower plant. Increasing investments in the industrial sector to cater to the demand from end users are expected to propel the demand for GRP pipes and, in turn, the market growth over the projected period. Key industry players are engaged in R&D to devise enhanced anti-corrosion pipes with an ability to sustain high temperatures and pressures, which is likely to increase the product scope in O&G application. A diversified portfolio, brand reputation, and enhanced product quality were observed to be the key success factors for leading glass fiber reinforced plastic pipe market players such as Amiblu Group.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

Adipic acid application segment in cyclohexanone market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2020 to 2027 on account of rising production of nylon 66 resin and fiber, polyurethanes, and plasticizers
Pharmaceutical industry, soap manufacturing, and film production consume 2.71% of the total cyclohexanone manufactured globally
U.S. was the second-largest consumer of cyclohexanone after China in 2019 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 2.6%, from 2020 to 2027, owing to the rising production of caprolactam in the country
Europe and North America together consumed 24% of the total cyclohexanone in 2019, with the presence of major manufacturers such as BASF SE, Ascend Performance Materials, and Advansix Inc.
Production of cyclohexanone is anticipated to face hindrance from regulatory bodies, due to excessive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, leading to manufacturers investing in R&D activities to develop new environment compliant technologies for the chemical production
In 2016, the Japanese manufacturer Ube Industries Ltd, adopted a new manufacturing technology through selective hydrogenation of phenol. This process consumes less electricity and steam compared to the conventional cyclohexane process.

Carbon Fiber Tapes Market Size Worth $4.9 Billion By 2027

The global carbon fiber tapes market size is expected to reach USD 4.9 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 13.4%, according to a new report by Grand View Research Inc. The rapidly rising demand for advanced materials with superior strength to weight ratio in the transportation sector is expected to bolster the market over the forecast period.

Carbon fiber tapes are emerging as one of the crucial materials in facilitating the automotive industry to curb vehicle emission, execute lightweight construction, and extend the range of e-mobility. However, the usage of the product in automotive applications is still in its nascent stage and is expected to offer excellent potential for the future.

Advancements in automated tape laying process are leading to facilitating the manufacturing of composites that are at par with steel in terms of structural integrity at a fracture load. Employment of software-controlled machine systems enables tapes laying for the creation of layup containing intricate shapes, thereby posing positive growth opportunities for the market.

Key end-users in the value chain are involved in process improvement research for the production of composite parts through tapes, especially for the automotive and aerospace sector. The aforementioned efforts are expected to enhance the processing speed, reduce the part cost, thereby boosting the adoption rate of the product in various end-use industries.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

The prepreg form segment accounted for USD 1.4 billion revenue in 2019 owing to the superior mechanical properties offered by the product
The automotive end-use segment is expected to witness a notable CAGR of over 13.5% over the forecast period on account of rapidly rising usage of composite materials in replacing metal components in automotive
In North America, the market was valued at USD 664.7 million and is projected to witness a CAGR of 13.0% over the forecast period owing to the presence of robust manufacturing base for aerospace and automotive
Key players in the industry are focusing on expanding the production capacity to cater to the exponentially rising demand for the product across various end-use industries including sports and leisure
Researchers are also involved in the development of carbon fiber recycling process to preserve the length of the fiber after the process, which, in turn, is expected to support the industry players to explore the true potential of the material.