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United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market

United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market: By Production Type: Hand Layup, Resin Transfer Moulding, Vacuum Infusion Processing, Injection Moulding, Compression Moulding; By Application: Structural Assembly, Powertrain Component, Interior, Exterior, Others; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market Outlook

The United Kingdom automotive carbon fiber composites market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% in the forecast period of 2024-2032. Some factors supporting the market expansion are the growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and the rising sales of electric vehicles.

 

Key Trends in the Market

Carbon fiber composite refers to the combination of carbon fiber material and resin, which is widely utilised in the automotive industry. These composite materials have a superior strength-to-weight ratio, which makes them preferable for several automotive components.

 

  • Growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles is one of the crucial United Kingdom automotive carbon fiber composites market trends. The material provides an alternative to conventional metals due to its benefits like excellent strength and lightweight, reducing overall energy consumption and improving the fuel economy of vehicles.
  • Increased implementation of carbon fiber composites in electric vehicles is another factor aiding the United Kingdom automotive carbon fiber composites market growth. Manufacturers are utilising these composites in electric vehicles to improve their performance, reduce weight, and increase their driving range.
  • Growing adoption of carbon fiber composite in sports cars due to their excellent strength and lightweight properties is also expected to fuel the market growth in the forecast period as these cars require superior speed and control handling.

 

Global Market Analysis

Based on production type, the United Kingdom automotive carbon fiber composites market segmentation includes hand layup, resin transfer moulding, vacuum infusion processing, injection moulding, and compression moulding. On the basis of application, the market is categorised into structural assembly, powertrain component, interior, and exterior, among others.

 

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the United Kingdom automotive carbon fiber composites market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

 

  • BASF SE  
  • SGL Carbon SE  
  • Hexcel Corporation  
  • Toray Industries, Inc  
  • Prodrive Holdings Limited  
  • Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA  
  • Rockwood Composites Limited  
  • Pentaxia Limited 
  • Other

 

Market Share by Production Type

Resin transfer moulding occupies a significant portion of the United Kingdom automotive carbon fiber composites market share owing to its accuracy in finishing simple as well as complex shapes. It is an automated or semi-automated process which reduces the requirement for manual labour and improves the efficiency of the production process. Furthermore, its superior mechanical properties such as increased strength and stiffness boost its appeal among manufacturers. Additionally, it provides high production volume while ensuring the consistent quality of material, further proving itself as an optimal option.

 

Market Share by Application

As per the United Kingdom automotive carbon fiber composites market analysis, exterior accounts for a substantial share of the market due to the growing usage of carbon fiber composites as a substitute for conventional metals. These composites provide superior strength, better impact resistance, and rigidity, which makes them a popular choice for the exterior of a vehicle. Furthermore, they also offer a better cushioning effect in case of collision or accident, which improves the safety of vehicles. They are widely used in body panels such as doors, roof panels, and hoods, among others, to improve the functionality of vehicles.

 

Competitive Landscape

BASF SE, a multinational chemical company, was established in 1865 and has its headquarters in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Its product catalogue includes solvents, chemicals, pigments, adhesives, and surfactants, among others.

 

SGL Carbon SE, founded in 1992, is a leading carbon manufacturer with its headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany. It provides products such as carbon fiber-reinforced carbon, fine grain graphite, and expanded graphite, among others.

 

Hexcel Corporation, founded in 1948 and based in Connecticut, the United States, is an industrial materials company. Some of its products include carbon fiber, composite materials, and honeycomb, among others.

 

Other United Kingdom automotive carbon fiber composites market players include Toray Industries, Inc, Prodrive Holdings Limited, Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, Rockwood Composites Limited, and Pentaxia Limited, among others.

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Production Type
  • Application
Breakup by Production Type
  • Hand Layup
  • Resin Transfer Moulding
  • Vacuum Infusion Processing
  • Injection Moulding
  • Compression Moulding
Breakup by Application
  • Structural Assembly
  • Powertrain Component
  • Interior
  • Exterior
  • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • BASF SE  
  • SGL Carbon SE  
  • Hexcel Corporation  
  • Toray Industries, Inc  
  • Prodrive Holdings Limited  
  • Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA  
  • Rockwood Composites Limited  
  • Pentaxia Limited 
  • Other

 

*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface  
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers    
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Market Snapshot
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    Global Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market Overview

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    Global Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    8.3    Global Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market Forecast (2024-2032)
    8.4    Global Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market Share by Region
        8.4.1    North America
        8.4.2    Europe
        8.4.3    Asia Pacific
        8.4.4    Latin America
        8.4.5    Middle East and Africa
9    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market Overview
    9.1    Key Industry Highlights
    9.2    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    9.3    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market Forecast (2024-2032)
10    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market by Production Type
    10.1    Hand Layup
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.2    Resin Transfer Moulding
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.3    Vacuum Infusion Processing
        10.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.4    Injection Moulding
        10.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.5    Compression Moulding
        10.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market by Application
    11.1    Structural Assembly
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.2    Powertrain Component
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.3    Interior
        11.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.4    Exterior
        11.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.5    Others
12    Market Dynamics
    12.1    SWOT Analysis
        12.1.1    Strengths
        12.1.2    Weaknesses
        12.1.3    Opportunities
        12.1.4    Threats
    12.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        12.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        12.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        12.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        12.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        12.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    12.3    Key Indicators for Demand
    12.4    Key Indicators for Price
13    Competitive Landscape
    13.1    Market Structure
    13.2    Company Profiles
        13.2.1    BASF SE 
            13.2.1.1    Company Overview
            13.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            13.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            13.2.1.4    Certifications
        13.2.2    SGL Carbon SE 
            13.2.2.1    Company Overview
            13.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            13.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            13.2.2.4    Certifications
        13.2.3    Hexcel Corporation 
            13.2.3.1    Company Overview
            13.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            13.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            13.2.3.4    Certifications
        13.2.4    Toray Industries, Inc 
            13.2.4.1    Company Overview
            13.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            13.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            13.2.4.4    Certifications
        13.2.5    Prodrive Holdings Limited 
            13.2.5.1    Company Overview
            13.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            13.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            13.2.5.4    Certifications
        13.2.6    Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA 
            13.2.6.1    Company Overview
            13.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            13.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            13.2.6.4    Certifications
        13.2.7    Rockwood Composites Limited 
            13.2.7.1    Company Overview
            13.2.7.2    Product Portfolio
            13.2.7.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            13.2.7.4    Certifications
        13.2.8    Pentaxia Limited
            13.2.8.1    Company Overview
            13.2.8.2    Product Portfolio
            13.2.8.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            13.2.8.4    Certifications
        13.2.9    Others
14    Key Trends and Developments in the Market


List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    Global Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2.    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
3.    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Historical Market: Breakup by Production Type (USD Million), 2018-2023
4.    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market Forecast: Breakup by Production Type (USD Million), 2024-2032
5.    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2018-2023
6.    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2024-2032
7.    United Kingdom Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% between 2024 and 2032.

The major market drivers are the increased production of vehicles and the growing demand for electric vehicles.

The key trends of the United Kingdom market include increasing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, high implementation of composite in sports cars, and the growing popularity of carbon fiber composites in electric vehicles.

Different production types are hand layup, resin transfer moulding, vacuum infusion processing, injection moulding, and compression moulding.

Different applications of carbon fiber composites are structural assembly, powertrain component, interior, and exterior, among others.

The key players in the market are BASF SE, SGL Carbon SE, Hexcel Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc, Prodrive Holdings Limited, Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, Rockwood Composites Limited, and Pentaxia Limited, among others.

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