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2030 年碳纖維溶劑市場預測:按產品類型、溶劑類型、原料、應用、最終用戶和地區進行的全球分析

Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product Type, Solvent Type, Raw Material, Application, End User and By Geography

出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據Stratistics MRC預測,2024年全球碳纖維溶劑市場規模將達81億美元,預計2030年將達到184億美元,預測期內複合年成長率為14.6%。

碳纖維溶劑是用於清洗、準備和處理碳纖維表面的專用化學品。配製用於溶解油、油脂和殘留物等污染物,而不影響碳纖維材料的結構完整性或表面光潔度。確保塗布碳纖維表面的被覆劑、黏劑和油漆具有最佳的附著力和性能,從而提高耐用性和功能性。

根據斯德哥爾摩國際和平研究所(SIPRI)統計,印度軍費開支為766億美元,位居世界第三。這比 2020 年成長了 0.9%。為了推動本土武器工業的壯大,2021年軍事預算中64%的資本支出被分配用於採購本土武器。

碳纖維複合材料需求不斷擴大

碳纖維複合材料因其輕量、高強、耐腐蝕能優異等特點,其需求量不斷增加。這些複合材料廣泛應用於航太、汽車和運動工業,製造機身、車身面板和自行車車架等零件。主要企業不斷創新以滿足不斷成長的需求,重點是提高複合材料的性能並降低生產成本,以滿足多樣化的工業需求。

關於溶劑使用的嚴格規定

關於溶劑使用的嚴格規定給這個市場帶來了重大挑戰。環境問題正在推動限制揮發性有機化合物排放和有害溶劑使用的法規。遵守法規需要對生產過程進行成本高昂的改變,進而影響盈利和創新。監管合規性需要不斷適應,影響市場動態並鼓勵產業參與者關注碳纖維生產中的永續實踐和環保解決方案。

交通運輸領域對輕質材料的需求不斷增加

交通運輸領域消費者對輕質材料的需求不斷成長,推動了對該產品的需求。碳纖維的高強度重量比使其成為汽車和航太應用的理想選擇,可提高燃油效率和性能。工業界正在採用這些材料來使車輛更輕、更節能並減少排放,以符合全球永續性目標。這一趨勢凸顯了製造業向先進複合材料的轉變,推動了創新和市場成長。

溶劑揮發性和工人安全

市場上溶劑的波動對員工安全構成重大挑戰。碳纖維製造中使用的溶劑具有高度揮發性,需要嚴格的處理通訊協定以減少呼吸問題和皮膚刺激等健康風險。公司必須實施全面的通風系統、個人防護設備(PPE) 和定期培訓,以確保安全處理實務。

COVID-19 的影響:

COVID-19 大流行對市場產生了重大影響,導致全球供應鏈和製造業務中斷。生產能力下降和物流挑戰導致供不應求和成本增加。然而,隨著行業適應新規範和需求逐漸復甦,市場表現出韌性,交通運輸領域對輕質材料的關注度增加,加上對各種應用的碳纖維溶劑的興趣重新燃起。

丙酮溶劑領域預計將在預測期內成為最大的溶劑領域

在預測期內,丙酮基溶劑預計將是最大的。丙酮溶劑有助於生產航太、汽車和體育用品領域的重要輕量材料。丙酮的高溶解度和快速蒸發速率使其成為複合材料製造過程中確保樹脂一致性和纖維完整性的理想選擇。丙酮的使用凸顯了業界對高效能、高性能材料的追求,以滿足先進應用中嚴格的重量和強度要求。

預計汽車業在預測期內複合年成長率最高。

預計汽車業在預測期內複合年成長率最高。製造商正在關注確保有效的樹脂注射和複合材料粘合過程的溶劑配方,這對於實現汽車零件的最佳強度重量比至關重要。溶劑技術的創新旨在減少對環境的影響,同時滿足汽車行業嚴格的耐用性和安全性標準,並支持汽車製造中永續、高性能材料的成長趨勢。

比最大的地區

由於汽車和航太領域對輕量材料的需求不斷成長,預計北美將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。應用範圍從結構零件到體育用品,反映了它們在各個行業的應用。市場區隔著重於樹脂配方和製造技術的創新,以滿足各個最終用戶領域的永續性目標和嚴格的性能要求。

複合年成長率最高的地區:

由於促進燃油效率和排放氣體了輕量材料的採用,預計亞太地區在預測期內將保持最高的複合年成長率。在該地區的競爭格局中,主要企業正專注於創新和策略聯盟,以增強其產品供應和市場佔有率。此外,基礎設施開發和汽車產能擴張的投資進一步刺激了市場擴張。

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目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相關利益者
  • 調查範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 資料分析
    • 資料檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 研究資訊來源
    • 主要研究資訊來源
    • 二次研究資訊來源
    • 先決條件

第3章市場趨勢分析

  • 促進因素
  • 抑制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 產品分析
  • 應用分析
  • 最終用戶分析
  • 新興市場
  • COVID-19 的影響

第4章波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買方議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭公司之間的敵對關係

第5章全球碳纖維溶劑市場:依產品類型

  • 丙酮溶劑
  • 甲醇溶劑
  • N-甲基吡咯烷酮(NMP)
  • 二甲基甲醯胺 (DMF)
  • 二甲基乙醯胺 (DMAc)
  • 其他產品類型

第6章全球碳纖維溶劑市場:依溶劑類型

  • 水性溶劑
  • 醇類溶劑
  • 有機溶劑

第7章全球碳纖維溶劑市場:依原料分類

  • 聚丙烯腈基 (PAN)
  • 人造絲基底
  • 俯仰底座

第8章全球碳纖維溶劑市場:依應用分類

  • 樹脂製造
  • 纖維表面處理
  • 基質浸漬
  • 清洗、脫脂
  • 加工助劑
  • 其他應用

第9章全球碳纖維溶劑市場:依最終用戶分類

  • 航太和國防
  • 建造
  • 能源和電力
  • 衛生保健
  • 海洋
  • 體育用品
  • 其他最終用戶

第10章全球碳纖維溶劑市場:按地區

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地區
  • 中東/非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲

第11章 主要進展

  • 合約、夥伴關係、協作和合資企業
  • 收購和合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務拓展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第12章 公司概況

  • BASF SE
  • Dow Chemical Company
  • Lanxess AG
  • LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
  • Solvay SA
  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • AkzoNobel NV
  • Huntsman Corporation
  • Formosa Plastics Corporation
  • Kuraray Co., Ltd
  • Samsung Petrochemicals
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corp
  • Zoltek Corporation
  • Celanese Corporation
  • Teijin Limited
  • Toray Industries Inc.
  • A&P Technology Inc.
Product Code: SMRC26773

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market is accounted for $8.1 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $18.4 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 14.6% during the forecast period. Carbon fiber solvent is a specialized chemical used for cleaning, preparing, or treating carbon fiber surfaces. It is formulated to dissolve contaminants like oils, greases, and residues without compromising the structural integrity or surface finish of carbon fiber materials. They ensure optimal adhesion and performance of coatings, adhesives, or paints applied to carbon fiber surfaces, enhancing durability and functionality.

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India's military spending of USD 76.6 billion ranked third highest in the world. This was up by 0.9% from 2020. In a push to strengthen the indigenous arms industry, 64% of capital outlays in the military budget of 2021 were earmarked for acquisitions of domestically produced arms.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing demand for carbon fiber composites

The market is experiencing growing demand for carbon fiber composites due to their lightweight, high strength, and corrosion resistance properties. These composites are extensively used in aerospace, automotive, and sports industries for manufacturing parts such as fuselages, body panels, and bicycle frames. Key are innovating to meet rising demands, focusing on enhancing composite performance and reducing production costs to cater to diverse industrial requirements.

Restraint:

Stringent regulations on solvent use

Stringent regulations on solvent use pose significant challenges for the market. Environmental concerns drive regulations limiting volatile organic compounds emissions and hazardous solvent usage. Compliance necessitates costly adaptations in production processes, impacting profitability and innovation. Adhering to regulations requires continuous adaptation, influencing market dynamics and prompting industry players to focus on sustainable practices and eco-friendly solutions in carbon fiber production.

Opportunity:

Rising demand for lightweight materials in transportation

Growing consumer demands for lightweight materials in transportation are driving up demand for the product. Carbon fiber's high strength-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for automotive and aerospace applications, enhancing fuel efficiency and performance. Industries are adopting these materials to reduce vehicle weight, improve energy efficiency, and lower emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals. This trend underscores a shift towards advanced composite materials in manufacturing, driving innovation and market growth.

Threat:

Solvent volatility and worker safety

Solvent volatility in the market presents significant challenges to the security of employees. The volatile nature of solvents used in carbon fiber production requires stringent handling protocols to mitigate health risks such as respiratory issues and skin irritation. Companies must implement comprehensive ventilation systems, personal protective equipment (PPE), and regular training to ensure safe handling practices.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the market, causing disruptions in supply chains and manufacturing operations globally. Reduced production capacities and logistical challenges led to supply shortages and increased costs. However, as industries adapted to new norms and demand gradually recovered, the market showed resilience, with a growing focus on lightweight materials in transportation sectors driving renewed interest and investment in carbon fiber solvents for various applications.

The acetone-based solvents segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The acetone-based solvents is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. They contribute to the production of lightweight materials crucial for aerospace, automotive, and sporting goods sectors. Acetone's high solvency and quick evaporation rate make it ideal for ensuring resin consistency and fiber integrity during composite manufacturing. Its use underscores the industry's drive towards efficient, high-performance materials that meet stringent weight and strength requirements in advanced applications.

The automotive segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The automotive segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Manufacturers focus on solvent formulations that ensure effective resin infusion and composite bonding processes, critical for achieving optimal strength-to-weight ratios in automotive components. Innovations in solvent technologies aim to mitigate environmental impact while meeting stringent automotive industry standards for durability and safety, reflecting a growing trend towards sustainable and high-performance materials in vehicle manufacturing.

Region with largest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period driven by increasing demand for lightweight materials in automotive and aerospace sectors. Applications span from structural components to sports equipment, reflecting diverse industry adoption. Market trends emphasize innovation in resin formulations and production techniques, aligning with sustainability goals and stringent performance requirements across various end-user segments.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to stringent regulations promoting fuel efficiency and emissions reduction, propelling the adoption of lightweight materials. The region's competitive landscape features prominent players focusing on innovation and strategic collaborations to enhance product offerings and market presence. Additionally, investments in infrastructure development and expanding automotive production capacities further stimulate market expansion.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Carbon Fiber Solvent market include BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Lanxess AG, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Solvay S.A., Eastman Chemical Company, AkzoNobel N.V., Huntsman Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Kuraray Co., Ltd, Samsung Petrochemicals, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp, Zoltek Corporation, Celanese Corporation, Teijin Limited, Toray Industries Inc. and A&P Technology Inc.

Key Developments:

In June 2023, Solvay and Spirit AeroSystems have cemented their research and technology relationship on the development of composite aerostructures. The collaborators aim to develop advanced manufacturing concepts and secure a step change in composite fabrication, automation and assembly technologies to de-risk and shorten the development cycle.

In April 2023, Solvay and GKN Aerospace have signed an extension to their 2017 collaboration agreement. Under the agreement, both businesses are developing a joint thermoplastic composites (TPC) roadmap to explore new materials and manufacturing processes for aerospace structures, while jointly targeting future strategic high-rate programs.

Product Types Covered:

  • Acetone-Based Solvents
  • Methanol-Based Solvents
  • N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
  • Dimethylformamide (DMF)
  • Dimethylacetamide (DMAc)
  • Other Product Types

Solvent Types Covered:

  • Water-Based Solvents
  • Alcohol-Based Solvents
  • Organic Solvents

Raw Materials Covered:

  • Polyacrylonitrile Based (PAN)
  • Rayon Based
  • Pitch Based

Applications Covered:

  • Resin Manufacturing
  • Fiber Surface Treatment
  • Matrix Impregnation
  • Cleaning and Degreasing
  • Processing Aids
  • Other Applications

End Users Covered:

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Energy and Power
  • Healthcare
  • Marine
  • Sporting Goods
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 Application Analysis
  • 3.8 End User Analysis
  • 3.9 Emerging Markets
  • 3.10 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market, By Product Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Acetone-Based Solvents
  • 5.3 Methanol-Based Solvents
  • 5.4 N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
  • 5.5 Dimethylformamide (DMF)
  • 5.6 Dimethylacetamide (DMAc)
  • 5.7 Other Product Types

6 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market, By Solvent Type

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Water-Based Solvents
  • 6.3 Alcohol-Based Solvents
  • 6.4 Organic Solvents

7 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market, By Raw Material

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Polyacrylonitrile Based (PAN)
  • 7.3 Rayon Based
  • 7.4 Pitch Based

8 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market, By Application

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Resin Manufacturing
  • 8.3 Fiber Surface Treatment
  • 8.4 Matrix Impregnation
  • 8.5 Cleaning and Degreasing
  • 8.6 Processing Aids
  • 8.7 Other Applications

9 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market, By End User

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Aerospace & Defense
  • 9.3 Automotive
  • 9.4 Construction
  • 9.5 Energy and Power
  • 9.6 Healthcare
  • 9.7 Marine
  • 9.8 Sporting Goods
  • 9.9 Other End Users

10 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market, By Geography

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 North America
    • 10.2.1 US
    • 10.2.2 Canada
    • 10.2.3 Mexico
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
    • 10.3.2 UK
    • 10.3.3 Italy
    • 10.3.4 France
    • 10.3.5 Spain
    • 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 10.4 Asia Pacific
    • 10.4.1 Japan
    • 10.4.2 China
    • 10.4.3 India
    • 10.4.4 Australia
    • 10.4.5 New Zealand
    • 10.4.6 South Korea
    • 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 10.5 South America
    • 10.5.1 Argentina
    • 10.5.2 Brazil
    • 10.5.3 Chile
    • 10.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 10.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 10.6.2 UAE
    • 10.6.3 Qatar
    • 10.6.4 South Africa
    • 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

  • 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 11.3 New Product Launch
  • 11.4 Expansions
  • 11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

  • 12.1 BASF SE
  • 12.2 Dow Chemical Company
  • 12.3 Lanxess AG
  • 12.4 LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
  • 12.5 Solvay S.A.
  • 12.6 Eastman Chemical Company
  • 12.7 AkzoNobel N.V.
  • 12.8 Huntsman Corporation
  • 12.9 Formosa Plastics Corporation
  • 12.10 Kuraray Co., Ltd
  • 12.11 Samsung Petrochemicals
  • 12.12 Mitsubishi Chemical Corp
  • 12.13 Zoltek Corporation
  • 12.14 Celanese Corporation
  • 12.15 Teijin Limited
  • 12.16 Toray Industries Inc.
  • 12.17 A&P Technology Inc.

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Product Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Acetone-Based Solvents (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Methanol-Based Solvents (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Dimethylformamide (DMF) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Dimethylacetamide (DMAc) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Solvent Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Water-Based Solvents (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Alcohol-Based Solvents (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Organic Solvents (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Raw Material (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Polyacrylonitrile Based (PAN) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Rayon Based (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Pitch Based (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Resin Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Fiber Surface Treatment (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Matrix Impregnation (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Cleaning and Degreasing (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Processing Aids (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Aerospace & Defense (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Automotive (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Construction (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Energy and Power (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 30 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Marine (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 31 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Sporting Goods (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 32 Global Carbon Fiber Solvent Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.