Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Market by Fiber, Product and Market in the US, 13th Edition
US demand for fiber-reinforced plastic composites is projected to increase to 3.1 percent per year to 3.9 billion pounds in 2020. Continued strength in construction markets, trends toward lightweighting in motor vehicles, and growing usage in smaller, developing markets such as aerospace and wind energy will bolster demand in the forecast period.
This report covers fiber-reinforced plastic composites by fiber, product, and market. Data are given in volume and dollar value, the latter reflecting the cost of the product at the fiber reinforcement stage.
Fibers used in fiber-reinforced plastic composites covered in this study include:
Glass fiber
Carbon fiber
Aramid
Products based on resins used in fiber-reinforced plastic composites covered in this study include:
Thermoset Polyester
Vinyl Ester
Epoxy
Thermoplastic Polyester
Nylon
Polypropylene
Polycarbonate
End Markets for fiber-reinforced plastic composites covered in this study include:
Construction
Motor Vehicles
Electrical & Electronic
Consumer Durables
Marine
Aerospace
Wind Energy
Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US fiber-reinforced plastic composites market including key trends in applications and market segmentation. Data are provided in both volume and dollar value for 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020 and 2025, with annual historical market volatility addressed. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
- INTRODUCTION
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Table Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand by Type & Market
- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- General
- Macroeconomic Outlook
- Table Macroeconomic Indicators
- Demographic Trends
- Table Population & Households
- Consumer Income & Spending
- Table Personal Consumption Expenditures
- Motor Vehicle Outlook
- Table Motor Vehicle Indicators
- Construction Outlook
- Table Construction Expenditures
- Manufacturing Outlook
- Table Manufacturers' Shipments
- Electrical & Electronic Equipment Outlook
- Table Electrical & Electronic Equipment Shipments
- Recreational Boating Outlook
- Table Recreational Boat Shipments
- Plastic Resin Outlook
- Table Plastic Resin Supply & Demand
- Competitive Materials
- Processing Methods
- Historical Market Trends
- Table Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Market, 2005-2015
- Table Chart 2-1 | Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand, 2005-2015
- Pricing Trends
- Table Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Pricing
- Regulatory Factors
- Recycling
- International Activity
- FIBERS
- General
- Table Fiber Materials Demand in Composites
- Table Chart 3-1 | Fiber Materials Volume Demand in Composites by Type, 2015
- Table Chart 3-2 | Fiber Materials Value Demand in Composites by Type, 2015
- Table Chart 3-3 | Fiber Materials Value Demand in Composites, 2005-2025
- Glass Fibers
- Table Glass Fibers Demand in Composites
- Carbon & Other Fibers
- Table Carbon & Other Fibers Demand in Composites by Type
- Carbon Fibers
- Aramid Fibers
- All Other
- General
- PRODUCTS
- General
- Table Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand by Type
- Table Chart 4-1 | Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand by Type, 2015
- Thermoset Composites
- Table Thermoset Composites Demand by Resin
- Table Chart 4-2 | Thermoset Composites Demand by Resin, 2005-2025
- Polyester
- Table Thermoset Polyester Composites Demand by Market
- Vinyl Ester
- Table Vinyl Ester Composites Demand by Market
- Epoxy
- Table Epoxy Composites Demand by Market
- Other Thermoset Composites
- Table Other Thermoset Composites Demand by Market
- Thermoplastic Composites
- Table Thermoplastic Composites Demand by Resin
- Table Chart 4-3 | Thermoplastic Composites Demand by Resin, 2015
- Nylon
- Table Nylon Composites Demand by Market
- Thermoplastic Polyester
- Table Thermoplastic Polyester Composites Demand by Market
- Polypropylene
- Table Propylene Composites Demand by Market
- Styrenics
- Table Styrenics Composites Demand by Market
- Polycarbonate
- Table Polycarbonate Composites Demand by Market
- Other Thermoplastic Composites
- Table Other Thermoplastic Composites Demand by Market
- General
- MARKETS
- Key Findings
- Table Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand by Market
- Table Chart 5-1 | Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand by Market, 2015
- Construction
- Market Outlook
- Resins
- Table Construction Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Resin
- Table Selected Composite Resins in Construction by Characteristics & Application
- Applications
- Table Construction Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Application
- Table Chart 5-2 | Bathroom Components: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand, 2005-2020
- Table Chart 5-3 | Windows & Doors: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand, 2005-2020
- Table Chart 5-4 | Pipe: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand, 2005-2020
- Table Selected Fiberglass Pipe Resins by Characteristics & Application
- Table Chart 5-5 | Fiberglass Pipe Applications by Industry
- Table Fiberglass Pipe Producers in the US
- Table Chart 5-6 | Panels: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand, 2005-2020
- Table Reinforced Plastic Panel Producers in the US
- Table Chart 5-7 | Tanks & Other: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand, 2005-2020
- Motor Vehicles
- Market Outlook
- Resins
- Table Motor Vehicle Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Resin
- Table Chart 5-8 | Motor Vehicle Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Resin, 2015
- Table Selected Thermoset Composites in Motor Vehicles by Characteristics & Application
- Table Selected Thermoplastic Composites in Motor Vehicles by Characteristics & Application
- Producers
- Table Selected Motor Vehicle FRP Composites by Customer & Application
- Applications
- Table Motor Vehicle Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Application
- Vehicle Types
- Table Motor Vehicle Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Vehicle Type
- Electrical & Electronic
- Resins
- Table Electrical & Electronic Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Resin
- Applications
- Table Electrical & Electronic Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Application
- Table Computer & Electronic Products: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand
- Table Chart 5-9 | Electronic Components Demand for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites, 2005-2020
- Table Chart 5-10 | Electronic Laminates Demand for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites, 2005-2020
- Table Chart 5-11 | Demand for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites in Other Applications in Electrical & Electronic Markets, 2005-2020
- Table Electrical Equipment: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Demand
- Table Chart 5-12 | Electrical Equipment Demand for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites, 2005-2020
- Resins
- Consumer Durables
- Market Outlook
- Resins
- Table Consumer Durables Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Resin
- Applications
- Table Selected Composite Resins in Consumer Durables by Application
- Table Chart 5-13 | Appliances Demand for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites, 2005-2020
- Table Chart 5-14 | Other Consumer Durables Demand for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites, 2005-2020
- Marine
- Table Marine Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Resin
- Wind Energy
- Table Chart 5-15 | Wind Energy Demand for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites, 2005-2015
- Table Wind Energy Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Resin
- Aerospace
- Table Aerospace & Aircraft Market for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Resin
- Other Markets
- Table Other Markets for Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites by Resin
- Key Findings
- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- General
- Table Chart 6-1 | Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Industry Flowchart
- Industry Composition
- Table US Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Industry Sales by Company, 2015
- Market Share
- Table Chart 6-2 | US Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Market Leaders, 2015
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Table Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Marketing Strategies
- Channels of Distribution
- Research & Development
- Competitive Strategies
- Table Selected FRP Composites by Customer & Application
- Cooperative Agreements
- Table Selected Cooperative Agreements
- List of Industry Participants
- General
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