Advanced Structural Carbon Products: Fibers, Foams & Composites
Report Highlights
The U.S. market for advanced structural carbon materials totaled $2.3 billion in 2014. The market should reach over $2.4 billion in 2015 and $3.3 billion in 2020, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% from 2015 to 2020.
Report Includes
- An overview of the market for advanced structural carbon products, defined in this report to include all types of carbon fibers, carbon foams, monolithic structural graphite, carbon-reinforced carbon composites, and certain graphene materials.
- Analyses of market trends, with data from 2014, estimates for 2015, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2020.
- Evaluations of current consumption and future demand for these materials for the United States and other major geographic markets.
- Analysis of the market's dynamics, specifically growth drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities.
- Discussion of trends in technology and the impact of governmental regulations.
- Profiles of major players in the market.
Report Scope
This report covers technological, economic and business conditions in the structural carbons industry. Although this report is primarily a study of the U.S. market, analysis, forecasts are also provided for global markets. Included in this report are descriptions of market forces relevant to the structural carbons industry and their areas of application.
The U.S. market is presented by type of structural carbons along with growth forecasts through 2020. The driving forces in the industry and the structure of the industry are also examined.
International aspects of the structural carbons industry are discussed with respect to all the geographic regions and type of structural carbon material. Lastly, brief profiles of the major manufacturers are presented.
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Analyst Credentials
Andrew McWilliams spent more than 25 years as a consultant with Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Company and A.T. Kearny focused on manufacturing before segueing into research analysis. He has been covering myriad technology categories for BCC Research for more than 15 years. McWilliams has a BA from Princeton University and an MA from Harvard University. He has worked in more than 40 countries and he resides in the greater Boston area.
Report Highlights
The U.S. market for structural carbon materials was worth $2.1 billion in 2012. This figure is expected to drop slightly to under $2.0 billion in 2013, then increase to $3.1 billion in 2018, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% between 2013 and 2018.
Report Includes
- An overview of the market for advanced structural carbon products, defined in this report to include all types of carbon fibers, carbon foams, monolithic structural graphite, carbon-reinforced carbon composites, and certain graphene materials.
- Analyses of market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018.
- Evaluations of current consumption and future demand for these materials for the United States and other major geographic markets.
- Discussion of trends in technology and the impact of governmental regulations.
- Comprehensive company profiles of major players in the market segment.
Report Highlights
The U.S. market for structural carbon materials was worth nearly $2 billion in 2010. This figure is expected to increase to $2.1 billion in 2011 and $2.8 billion in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% over the next 5 years.
Report Highlights
- The U.S. market for structural carbon materials was worth an estimated $1.8 billion in 2008. This should increase to $2.3 billion in 2013, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.
- Structural carbon materials for the aerospace and defense segment generated an estimated $1.0 billion in 2008. This should increase to $1.4 billion in 2013, for a CAGR of 6.4%.
- The industrial applications segment is expected to generate revenues of $415.7 million in 2008. This should reach $523.3 million in 2013, for a CAGR of 4.7%.
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REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
- The market value of the top four types of advanced structural carbon materials is nearly $1.6 billion and is expected to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 6.6% to $2.2 billion in 2011.
- The average price of carbon fiber will continue to erode due to a projected onslaught of low-end production. The market for carbon fibers is forecast to be $878 million in 2011.
- Carbon foams will grow from a small base of $11 million in 2006 at an industry-leading average annual rate of 18.3%.
- Structural graphite remains a relatively mature industry and its market will grow from $315 million in 2006 to only $348 million in 2011.
- Carbon-carbon composites, primarily used in high-temperature applications that demand structural integrity, will grow at an AAGR of 8.5%.
Report Highlights
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A 7.4% average annual growth rate (AAGR) is forecast for the North American advanced structural carbons materials market over the next five years, resulting in a nearly $2.3 billion market in 2007.
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The carbon fiber sector’s 8.9% AAGR will depend on the ability of manufacturers to reduce production costs and thus diversify into high-volume markets.
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The relatively mature markets for structural graphite will grow at an AAGR of only 1.1%from $317 million in 2002 to $335 million in 2007.
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Carbon-carbon composites grow at an AAGR of 8.3% and, by 2007, this industry’s largest market will approach the $1 billion milestone.
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Carbon foams will grow from a small base of $19 million in 2002 at an industry-leading AAGR of 20.9%.