Reinforced Plastics: Market Research Report

January 2019 | 400 pages | ID: RD5BDB75752EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Reinforced Plastics in Thousand Tons by the following End-Use Sectors: Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 89 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• 3B-the Fiberglass Company
• A. Schulman, Inc.
• BASF SE
• China Jushi Co., Ltd.
• Chongqing Polycomp International Corporation
• Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Transportation
Construction
Electrical & Electronics
Consumer Products
Others

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Reinforced Plastics: An Introductory Prelude
Growing Use Case Across Core Sectors: Cornerstone for Present and Future Growth
Select Applications of Reinforced Plastics in Key End-Use Sectors: A Snapshot
Thrust towards Lightweight Materials Creates Fertile Environment for Market Expansion

Table 1. Global Aviation Sector by Material Type (2017E & 2025P): Percentage Breakdown of Spending for Lightweight Materials (Aluminum and Other Lightweight Materials) and Non-Lightweight Materials (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global Automotive Sector by Material Type (2017E & 2025P): Percentage Breakdown of Spending for Lightweight Materials (High-Strength Steel (HSS) and Other Lightweight Materials) and Non-Lightweight Materials (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Benefits Offered Augment Market Prospects
Low Weight
High Strength, Stiffness & Resiliency
Low Thermal Expansion & Thermal Insulation
Resistance to Corrosive Elements
Resistance to Magnetic & Electric Forces
Chemical Inertness
Design, Fabrication & Installation Flexibilities
Life Time Cost Savings
Future Prospects Remain Optimistic
Asia-Pacific Evolves into Most Important Regional Market

Table 3. Global Reinforced Plastics Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by % CAGR (Volume Consumption) for 2015-2022: Asia-Pacific, Rest of World, US, Latin America, Europe, Canada, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

China Plays Pivotal Role in Asia-Pacific’s Predominance
Revenue Contribution of Developed Regions Remains Robust

Table 4. World Reinforced Plastics Market by Region (2017E & 2022P): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Developed Regions and Developing Regions (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Impact of Recent Economic Upheavals on Reinforced Plastics Market
Stable Economic Scenario to Extend Growth Opportunities

Table 5. World Real GDP Growth Rates in % (2016-2018P): Breakdown by Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. COMPETITIVE SCENARIO

Market Structure
Leading Players in the Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP) Market

Table 6. Leading Players in the Global Fiberglass Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for China Jushi Co. Ltd., Chongqing Polycomp International Corp., Owens Corning, PPG Industries, Saint-Gobain, Taishan Fiberglass and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Leading Players in the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) Market
Global Carbon Fibers Market

Table 7. Leading Players in the Global Carbon Fibers Market (2017E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Hexcel Corp., Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., SGL Group, Teijin/Toho Tenax, Toray Industries, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

CFRP Vendors Collaborate with Automotive OEMs to Gain Market Edge
Select Collaborative Deals between CFRP Vendors & Automotive Manufacturers: A Snapshot
Leading Players in the Aramid (Kevlar) Fiber Reinforced Plastics Market

Table 8. Leading Players in the Global Aramid (Kevlar) Fiber Composites Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for DowDuPont, Kuraray, Teijin and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Sees High M&A Activity
Select M&A Deals in the Global Reinforced Plastics Market (2013-2018)

3. MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES

Sustained Demand for Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics Drives Market Growth
Select Applications of GFRP by End-Use Sector: A Snapshot
Technological Advancements Enhance Appeal & Image
Bright Outlook for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics Market

Table 9. Global CFRP Market by Manufacturing Process (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Pultrusion/Winding, RIM/RTM, Tape Laying, VARI/VAP and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Global CFRP Market by End-Use Sector (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Aerospace & Defence, Leisure & Sporting Goods, Transportation/Automotive, Wind Energy and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Factors Driving Consumption Growth of CFRP
Thermoplastic CFRP to Make Robust Gains

Table 11. Global CFRP Market by Matrix Type (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for Thermoplastic Resins and Thermoset Resins (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

PAN Remains the Key Raw Material

Table 12. Global CFRP Market by Raw Material Type (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for PAN, Pitch, and Rayon (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Research on High-Strength CFRPs to Reduce Waste
Cost of Carbon Fiber – A Major Limiting Factor
Supply-Demand Balance in Carbon Fiber Industry – Gradual Improvements in Store
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites Gain Share in Demanding Applications
Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene – A Cut Above the Rest
Glass-Carbon Fiber Hybrid Composites Gain Prominence
Transportation/Automotive: The Most Important End-Use Sector
Reinforced Plastics to Emerge as Mainstream Materials for Automakers
A Snapshot of Key Applications for Reinforced Plastics in Automotives

Table 13. Lighweighting Agenda of Major Automotive OEMs - Weight Reduction Targets (in kg) by Model for the Period 2013 through 2020

Development of Innovative Technologies for Carbon Fiber Usage in Mass Production
Sustained Thrust on CO2 Reductions Fuels Uptake of Reinforced Plastics

Table 14. Long-Term Carbon Dioxide Emission Reduction Targets Established for Automotive Industry in Select Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Emissions Regulations Landscape in Major Country/Region
Growing Interest in Fuel Efficient Vehicles Augments Demand
Reinforced Thermoplastics – The Ultimate Choice of Car Makers
Growing Importance of Versatile Composites in Modern Construction Projects Favors Market Prospects
Key Drivers of Reinforced Plastics in Building & Construction Sector in a Nutshell
GFRP Set to Emerge as Mainstream Construction Material
CFRP Finds Increased Usage in Construction Projects
Uptrend in the Construction Sector Bodes Well for Market Growth

Table 15. Projected Expansion of the Construction Industry to Spur Opportunities for Building Products including Vinyl Doors & Windows: World Construction Industry Size (in US$ Trillion) for the Year 2010, 2016, 2020P & 2025P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. Growth in the Global Construction Market by Sector: 2013-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. Global Construction Market by Region (2015 & 2020P): Percentage Breakdown of Construction Spending for Asia, Western Europe, North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. Global Population Estimates (2000-2050) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. Total Population Worldwide: Percentage Breakdown by Urban and Rural Population for the Years 1950-2050P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Global Middle Class Population (in Millions) by Geographic Region: 2010, 2020P & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Reinforced Plastics to Make Inroads into Electrical & Electronic Industry
Consumer Products: A Niche Market for Reinforced Plastics
CFRP Evolves into Core Material in High-End Consumer Products
Reinforced Plastics Suffice Lightweighting Needs of Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers

Table 21. Global Aviation-Grade CFRP Market by Segment (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, Military Aircraft, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. Combined Aircraft Deliveries of Boeing and Airbus (2010-2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. Use of Carbon Fiber Composites in Comparison to Other Materials in Boeing 787 Airplanes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. Material Composition of Airbus A350 XWB Aircraft - Percentage Mix of Composites Compared to Other Materials (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Reinforced Plastics Find Favor in Aircraft Interiors
Reinforced Plastics Gain Impetus in Marine Applications
Corrosion Resistant Equipment: An Established End-Use Vertical
Reinforced Plastics Assume Critical Importance in Wind Energy Domain

Table 25. World Wind Energy Sector: Annual Capacity Additions (in GW) (2010-2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. Global Wind Power Market by Geographic Region/Country (2015 & 2020P): Breakdown of Cumulative Installed Capacity in Megawatts for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Trend towards Longer Blades Bodes Well for Carbon Fiber Composites Market
A Comparative Analysis for Carbon Fiber & Glass Fibers in Wind Energy Applications
Reinforced Plastics Go Natural
Biodegradable Composites: Truly Natural

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
Composition
Resin Matrix
Reinforcement Component
Fabrication
Reinforced Plastics - Production Flows
Classification
Classification by Type of Reinforcement
Fiber Glass / Glass Reinforced Plastics
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics
Aramid (Kevlar) Fiber Reinforced Plastics
Wood Fiber Reinforced Plastics
Classification by End-Use
Consumer Composites
Industrial Composites
Advanced Composites
Classification by Resin Type
Reinforced Polypropylene
Reinforced Thermoplastic Polyester
Reinforced Polycarbonate
Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester
Reinforced Nylon
Reinforced Epoxy
Other Reinforced Plastics
Major End-Use Sectors
Transportation
Construction
Electrical & Electronics
Consumer Products
Others

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

A. Schulman to Unveil Schulamid 6 and 66 Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Compounds
Hexcel Rolls Out HexPly M77HF Epoxy Prepreg
Solvay Introduces Ixef 3012 Carbon-Glass Hybrid Reinforced Fiber Grade
Solvay Unveils Zeniva ZA-600 CF30 PEEK Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
FiberSystems Rolls Out Methacrylate Epoxy Reinforced Plastic Products
Honda Integrates Lanxess’ Tepex Reinforced Composite in Clarity Fuel Cell
Arkema and Xenia to Develop New Carbon Fiber Reinforced Long Chain Polyamides
Lanxess Develops Polyamide 6 Durethan BTC 75 H3. 0 EF Reinforced Composite
QinetiQ Develops New Method to Improve CFRP Properties
BMW Integrates DuPont Zytel PLUS 95G35 Fiberglass Resonator in BMW i8
Exel Composites Develops Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Doorsill
PolyOne Unveils New reSound Composites in Bold Color & Extrusion Options
Teijin Develops Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Wood (AFRW)
SGL Group Unveils Unidirectional Tapes & Long-Fibre-Reinforced Thermoplastics
Solvay Specialty Polymers Unveils New Amodel AE-8900 Glass Fiber-Reinforced Products

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Core Molding Technologies Acquires Horizon Plastics International
Kümpers Acquires SGL Kümpers
Toray Advanced Textile Mexico Inaugurates New Automotive Nylon Fiber Products Plant
Dow and DuPont Merge to Establish DowDuPont
Hexcel Extends Existing Contract with UTC Aerospace Systems
Hexcel Acquires A&D Business of Oxford Performance Materials
Hexcel Expands Existing Supply Agreement with Vestas Wind Systems
Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions Acquires Aslan FRP
Mitsubishi Rayon Snaps Up Gemini Composites
McClarin Plastics Invests in Custom Composites
Hexcel Extends Collaboration with Airbus Helicopters
Toray Establishes Toray Composite Materials America
Schulman to Open New Distribution Center in Ohio
Schulman Extends HPPA Distribution Agreement with Solvay
Teijin Establishes New Aramid Fiber Production Line at Technora Facility
Teijin to Integrate Toho Tenax
Mitsubishi Chemical to Merge with Mitsubishi Plastics and Mitsubishi Rayon
Teijin Acquires Continental Structural Plastics Holdings
Saint-Gobain to Acquire Kirson
Hexcel Snaps Up Structil
Toray to Launch Automotive Center Europe
SGL Carbon to Acquire BMW’s Stake in SGL ACF Joint Venture
Audi to Use Mitsubishi’s Carbon Fiber Composite Material in RS 5 Coupe
Mitsubishi Chemical to Acquire Minority Stake in C. P. C. SRL
Saint-Gobain Acquires Wattex
Saint-Gobain to Acquire Per Strand AS
DowAksa Inks Commercial Supply Agreement with Vestas Wind Systems
Owens Corning to Expand Glass Fiber Composites Operations in India
Jushi Group to Enhance Fibreglass Capacity in Egypt
Dow Chemical Fully Acquires Dow Corning
Continental Structural Plastics to Expand Operations in Indiana
Sunvault Energy Collaborates with Edison Power
Mitsubishi Rayon Teams Up with Continental Structural Plastics
PolyOne Acquires Gordon Composites and Polystrand
A. Schulman to Open Engineered Composites Innovation and Collaboration Center in Michigan
Solvay to Supply AvaSpire AV-651 CF30 PAEK for Polimotor 2 Project
TenCate Advanced Composites Expands Langley Mill Facility
Hexcel Acquires Full Ownership of Formax UK
Epwin Group Acquires Stormking Plastics
TenCate Advanced Composites Signs New Supply Deal with Marenco Swisshelicopter
Sabic Acquires Majority Stake in Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastics
Solvay and Mubadala to Establish New Joint Venture Company
DuPont and Dow Chemical to Merge
Avcorp Acquires Composite Aerostructures Division of Hitco Carbon Composites
Solvay Specialty Polymers to Supply KetaSpire PEEK to Polimotor 2 Project
Core Molding Technologies Acquires Assets of CPI Binani
Amtech Merges with McClarin Plastics
Integral Technologies Modifies Existing License Agreement with Hanwha Advanced Materials
Hanwha Azdel Expands Lynchburg LWRT Facility
A. Schulman Acquires HGGC Citadel Plastics Holdings
Mitsubishi Plastics to Merge Carbon Fiber Business with Mitsubishi Rayon
Toho Tenax and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Collaborate
Teijin Launches Automotive Business Development Group
Mitsubishi Rayon to Construct New SMC Facility in Germany
Mitsubishi Rayon Renames MRC Europe as Mitsubishi Rayon Europe
Hanwha Advanced Materials Acquires Heycoustics
PlastiComp Joins Hands with Xenia
Solvay Acquires Cytec
CSP to Commission CSP Victall Joint Venture

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

3B-THE FIBERGLASS COMPANY (BELGIUM)

A. Schulman, Inc. (USA)
BASF SE (Germany)
China Jushi Co., Ltd. (China)
Chongqing Polycomp International Corporation (CPIC) (China)
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (USA)
DowAksa Advanced Composites Holdings BV (Turkey)
DowDuPont Inc. (USA)
Fiber Reinforced Plastics (NZ) Ltd. (New Zealand)
Fiberset Incorporated (USA)
Hanwha Advanced Materials Corporation (South Korea)
Haysite Reinforced Plastics (USA)
Hexcel Corporation (USA)
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Japan)
McClarin Plastics LLC (USA)
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan)
Owens Corning, Inc. (USA)
PolyOne Corporation (USA)
PPG Industries, Inc. (USA)
Saint-Gobain SA (France)
SGL Group – The Carbon Company (Germany)
Solvay S. A. (Belgium)
Taishan Fiberglass Inc. (China)
Teijin Ltd. (Japan)
Continental Structural Plastics Inc. (USA)
Toho Tenax Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan)
Washington Penn Plastic Co., Inc. (USA)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 27. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. World 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Reinforced Plastics Market by End-Use Sector

Table 30. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Transportation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World Historic Review for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Transportation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. World 14-Year Perspective for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Transportation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Construction by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. World Historic Review for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Construction by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. World 14-Year Perspective for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Electrical & Electronics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. World Historic Review for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Electrical & Electronics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. World 14-Year Perspective for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Electrical & Electronics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Consumer Products by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. World Historic Review for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Consumer Products by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. World 14-Year Perspective for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Consumer Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Others by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. World Historic Review for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Others by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. World 14-Year Perspective for Consumption of Reinforced Plastics in Others by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
The Prime Market
Fuel Efficiency Regulations in Automotive Industry – A Driving Force
The FreedomCAR Program to Boost CFRP Demand
Growing Opportunities in the US Construction Sector
Residential Construction Outlook
Non-Residential Building Construction Outlook

Table 45. Residential Construction in the US (2013-2019P): Number of Housing Starts by Type -Single-Family Units and Multi-Family Units (in ‘000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. Projected Growth in the US Construction Market by Sector (2015-2022) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. US Non-Residential Construction Market by Segment (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Investments for Commercial & Office, Industrial & Others, and Institutional (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. Private Non-Residential Construction Market in the US by Sector (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Construction Spend for Commercial, Communication, Education, Healthcare, Lodging, Manufacturing, Office, Power, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. Public Non-Residential Construction Market in the US by Sector (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Construction Spend for Educational, Health, Highway & Street, Office, Power, Sewage, Transportation, Water Supply, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Reinforced Thermoplastics to Record Better Growth than Thermosets
GFRP to Widen Addressable Market
Reinforced Plastic Pipes Set to Witness Growth
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 50. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. US Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. US 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

Market Analysis

Table 53. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. Canadian Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Robust Opportunities Prevail in the Japanese Market
Japanese CFRP Vendors Enjoy Wide Global Presence
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 56. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. Japanese Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
A Market Laden with Opportunities
GFRP Remains the Prominent Market Segment

Table 59. Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP) Production in Europe (2007-2017E) (In ‘000 Tonnes) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. European GFRP Market by Country (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61. European GFRP Market by End-Use Sector (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Sports & Leisure, Transport and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP) Market in Europe (2017E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume by Manufacturing Process/Components (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Glass Reinforced Swimming Pools: A Rising Tide
Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Seeks to Expand Addressable Market
EU Legislations to Drive CFRP Consumption in Automotive Sector
Europe Opens Doors to Innovative Composites
Natural Fibers Gain Ground
B. Market Analytics

Table 63. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64. European Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. European 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67. European Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. European 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 69. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. French Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71. French 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Core Market in Europe
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 72. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73. German Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. German 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 75. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76. Italian Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
An Insight into Carbon Fiber Composites Market
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 78. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79. UK Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. UK 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 81. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82. Spanish Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83. Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

A. Market Analysis
Russia’s Drive Towards Establishing Large Carbon Fiber Hub to Benefit the Market
B. Market Analytics

Table 84. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85. Russian Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86. Russian 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 87. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 88. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
The Most Important Regional Market

Table 90. Asia-Pacific Accounts for nearly 1/3rd Share of World Reinforced Plastics Market (2017E & 2022P): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Asia-Pacific and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91. Asia-Pacific has Fastest CAGR in the World Reinforced Plastics Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by % CAGR (Volume Consumption) for 2015-2022: Asia-Pacific, Rest of World, US, Latin America, Europe, Canada, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Outlook Remains Optimistic
B. Market Analytics

Table 92. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 94. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 96. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 97. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Chinese Demand Continues to Increase
Reinforced Plastics Gain Preference in Diverse Applications
Key Production Zones
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 98. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99. Chinese Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 100. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 101. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 103. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 104. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105. Latin American Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Middle East Represents a Lucrative Market
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 107. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 108. Rest of World Historic Review for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 109. Rest of World 14-Year Perspective for Reinforced Plastics by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Transportation, Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Products, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 89 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 99)
The United States (45)
Canada (3)
Japan (11)
Europe (27)
  France (4)
  Germany (8)
  The United Kingdom (3)
  Italy (2)
  Rest of Europe (10)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (10)
Middle East (2)
Africa (1)