Aramid Honeycomb Core Materials Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Product Type (Thermoplastic, Paper, Nomex, Aluminum and Other Product Types), Technology (Railways, Roadways, Waterways, Airways and Other Technologies), End User (Construction, Aerospace & Defense, Transportation, Packaging, Infrastructure and Other End Users), and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Aramid Honeycomb Core Materials Market is accounted for $263.42 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $519.95 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 12.0% during the forecast period. Materials with an aramid honeycomb core are used in both interior and exterior applications of automobiles, aeroplanes, ships, and railroads. Depending on the material persistence, they can range from low strength to extra strong constituents, including aluminium, Nomex, thermoplastic, paper, and others. In non-composites and composites applications like manufacturing, transportation, construction, aerospace, and defence, honeycomb core materials are used. Due to their capacity to improve vehicle fuel efficiency as well as their lightweight quality, the loads for these materials are rising rapidly.
According to the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA), the region’s airlines carry approximately 1,486 million passengers and 22 million metric tons of cargo, which is almost one-third of the global passenger traffic and two-fifths of the world air cargo traffic, correspondingly, thus playing a leading role in the constant development of global aviation.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Acceleration of the honeycomb core materials
Some of the key factors that are anticipated to fuel demand for an aramid honeycomb core materials market include the market's acceleration and the consumption of aluminium and paper assembly as a remedy. The increasing need for aluminium, paper, and aramid fibre as solvents in the maritime sector and end-user transportation are a few key factors influencing market expansion.
Restraint:
High cost
The market for aramid honeycomb core materials is being constrained by the high cost of Nomex honeycombs, the open cells of the honeycomb core's ability to absorb water and moisture, and structural issues.
Opportunity:
Rapid growing e-commerce
The market for honeycomb core materials is expanding due to rising demand for high-strength, lighter materials in aerospace and military as well as eco-friendly packaging options. The demand for paper honeycomb core materials is rising in tandem with the expansion of e-commerce and the requirement for secure product shipping. Additionally, the use of 3D printing to create honeycomb panels might be considered as a market-moving factor.
Threat:
Worldwide pandemic disease
The global pandemic illness due to the forced closure of these industries by COVID-19, there will be less demand for aramid-based honeycomb materials for construction and transportation.
Covid-19 Impact
COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the car industry. The viral outbreak caused a decrease in car sales in China during the initial half of February. The worldwide epidemic illness as a result of the aircraft, car, and ship manufacturers being compelled to cease production due to COVID-19, the market for aramid honeycomb core materials in the transportation system is anticipated to decline. Due to COVID-19, the market for aramid honeycomb core materials in roads would be driven by an increase in automobile sales motivated by passengers' desire to travel in private vehicles for safety reasons.
The Nomex segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The Nomex segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to many top operators and transportation business owners use it. In contrast to Nomex, other categories of aramid honeycomb core materials are anticipated to expand at the highest rate in the years ahead because of their low cost and clear performance benefits. Sports equipment, aerospace & defence, and transportation all use nomex honeycomb.
The railways segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The railways segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. Railways employ aramid honeycomb core material for insulation and resistance to heat and water vapour. In addition to this, it has electrical insulating properties that aid in the smooth operation of the rail vehicles. It has a higher compressive strength than materials like steel or wood, allowing it to move along tracks without experiencing short circuits or fire hazards. Because of the AHRM's low coefficient of thermal conductivity and rigidity compared to other railing materials, trains travel more smoothly and efficiently while also running faster and with less friction.
Region with highest share:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the region includes nations with great potential, including Japan, China, and India, thanks to the presence of well-established manufacturers, OEMs, and raw material suppliers who use aramid honeycomb core materials in various finished goods. The aerospace and automotive sectors in the area have a significant need for aramid honeycomb core materials.
Region with highest CAGR:
North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to a considerable demand from the aerospace and manufacturing sectors like military and the army. There are numerous producers of honeycomb aramid core materials in North America. As a result, the demand for honeycomb aramid core materials is anticipated to decline until aircraft production facilities start running at full capacity. The demand for materials in North America is anticipated to be driven by the rising usage of honeycomb core materials in the aerospace industry.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Aramid Honeycomb Core Materials Market include Toray Industries, Inc., Hexcel Corporation, Advanced Honey technologies, Argosy International, Inc., The Gill Corporation, Plascore, Inc., Showa Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd., Aramicore Composites Co. Ltd., Euro-Composites S.A. and Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA.
Key Developments:
In December 2021, Hexcel Corp. and Metyx Composites entered into a partnership to produce high-performance carbon fiber pultruded profiles for the wind energy sector using polyurethane (PU) resin and unidirectional (UD) carbon fiber.
In February 2020, Argosy International Inc launched AE-MDB in the automotive crash test industry which is made of Argosy Aluminum honeycomb technology. AE-MDB is used by car manufacturers and test laboratories for testing protection of passengers in side-impact procedure in motor vehicles
Product Types Covered:
• Thermoplastic
• Paper
• Nomex
• Aluminium
• Other Product Types
Technologies Covered:
• Railways
• Roadways
• Waterways
• Airways
• Other Technologies
End Users Covered:
• Construction
• Aerospace & Defense
• Transportation
• Packaging
• Infrastructure
• 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
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- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
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- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
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