Vacuum consumables include vacuum bagging film, release film, peel ply, breather & bleeder, pressure-sensitive tape, sealing tape, vacuum hose, vacuum pump, etc. Vacuum consumables are used during composite parts manufacturing through different processes, such as infusion process, prepreg layup process, filament winding, and wet layup. Vacuum consumables perform a major function of reducing surplus air and resin from the laminate which results in improved performance and reduced VOC emissions. They also optimize the fiber-resin ratio in composite part manufacturing.The Global Composite Vacuum Consumables Market is Expected to Experience a Healthy CAGR of 6.5% During the Forecast Period of 2016 to 2021
Among process materials used in the composites industry, vacuum consumables accounted for a lion’s share of 61% in the year 2020. The market experienced a decline of -6.1% in the year 2020 and is estimated to recover in 2021 followed by a healthy CAGR of 7.1% over the next five years to reach US$ 0.7 Billion in 2026. Exceptional growth in the wind energy segment helped the market stakeholders to offset the loss generated from other market stakeholders during the trying time in 2020. Also, the vacuum consumables market recorded a relatively less decline than the overall advanced composites industry in 2020.
Segment Analysis
Based on the material type, the composite vacuum consumables market is segmented as vacuum bagging film, release film, peel ply, breathers & bleeders, and others. Vacuum bagging film is expected to remain the largest material type in the market during the forecast period. Different materials are dominant in the different composite vacuum consumables. Nylon is a dominant material type and is widely used for making vacuum bagging films, whereas PET and polyolefin are used for making release films. Release films are not reusable and can be used once for making parts, which will result in their repeated demand and higher growth rate as compared to vacuum bagging films.
Based on the application type, the market is segmented as prepreg layup, infusion process, and others. The infusion process is expected to remain the dominant application type, whereas prepreg layup is likely to experience the highest growth during the forecast period. Wind energy and marine are the growth engines of the infusion process. Blades and nacelles in wind energy and hulls and decks in marine are the key applications of the infusion process which require a substantial amount of vacuum consumables, whereas the aerospace & defense industry is the major user of the prepreg layup process.
Wind energy is expected to remain the dominant end-use industry type in the market, whereas aerospace & defense is expected to experience the highest growth during the forecast period. High wind turbine installations across the world are the prime growth driver of the vacuum consumables market. Aerospace & defense has been the biggest user of advanced composites as most of the composite parts are made of carbon fiber epoxy composites in the form of prepreg.
In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for composite vacuum consumables during the forecast period, driven by a host of factors, such as upcoming indigenous commercial & regional aircraft; increasing automobile production; high wind turbine installations; and continuous shift of the electrical & electronics industry from developed regions to the key developing Asian countries, such as China. North America and Europe to create a healthy demand in the coming years.
Key Players
Composite One acquired the process materials business from Solvay S.A. in March 2021. The acquisition led the company to be the second-largest provider of process materials in the composites industry. The following are the key players in the composite vacuum consumables market.- Airtech Advanced Materials Group
- Solvay SA (Process Materials Division Recently Acquired by Composites One)
- Diatex S.A.
- Precision Fabrics Group
- Kejian Polymer Materials (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
- Metyx Composites
- Vactech Composites
- DuPont
- K.R. Composites Pvt. Ltd.
- Cramer Fabrics Inc.
Research Methodology
This strategic assessment report, from the publisher, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s composite vacuum consumables market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2021 to 2026. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with the publisher’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted about 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
Report Features
This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market.
The following are the key features of the report:
- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Product portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
The composite vacuum consumables market is segmented into the following categories:
Composite Vacuum Consumables Market, by Material Type
- Vacuum Bagging Film (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Release Film (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Peel Ply (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Breathers & Bleeders (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Composite Vacuum Consumables Market, by Application Type
- Prepreg Layup (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Infusion Process (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Composite Vacuum Consumables Market, by End-Use Industry Type
- Aerospace & Defense (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Wind Energy (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Marine (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Transportation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Composite Vacuum Consumables Market, by Region
- North America (Country Analysis: USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)
Table of Contents
- Report Scope
- Report Objectives
- Research Methodology
- Market Segmentation
- Secondary Research
- Key Information Gathered from Secondary Research
- Primary Research
- Key Information Gathered from Primary Research
- Breakdown of Primary Interviews by Region, Designation, and Value Chain Node
- Data Analysis and Triangulation
1. Executive Summary
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Executive Summary
The Global Composite Vacuum Consumables Market: Highlights
The global composite vacuum consumables market is expected to experience a healthy CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period of 2016 to 2021. Increasing use of prepreg in the aerospace & defense and automotive industries, recovering marine market, and sustainable growth in the wind energy market are some of the major growth drivers of the global composite vacuum consumables market.
Vacuum consumables comprise vacuum bagging film, release film, peel ply, breather & bleeder, pressure sensitive tape, sealing tape, vacuum hose, and vacuum pump. Vacuum bagging film and release film are expected to remain the key vacuum consumable types over the next five years. Major composites part manufacturing processes, VARTM and prepreg lay-up, heavily rely on vacuum bagging films and release films during parts manufacturing.
There are many composite manufacturing processes where vacuum consumables play a crucial role, such as prepreg lay-up (autoclave and oven), vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM), wet lamination, and glass laminating. VARTM process is expected to remain the most dominant application of composite vacuum consumables over the next five years. VARTM is a process of choice for fabricating large-sized components with complex structure. The process is widely preferred in the wind energy market for manufacturing longer wind turbine blades and in the marine industry for manufacturing boat’s composite hulls and decks. It is also preferred in the automotive industry for manufacturing composite structural parts.
Aerospace & defense is expected to remain the largest end-use industry for composite vacuum consumables during the forecast period. High use of prepreg lay-up process for manufacturing structural composite components is the prime driver of vacuum consumables in the industry. Next generation aircraft, such as B787 and A350XWB have about 50% composites in the total structural weight of the aircraft, in which majority is manufactured through prepreg material.
Automotive industry is expected to experience the highest growth during the forecast period. Stringent government regulations are forcing auto OEMs to incorporate advanced lightweight materials in the structural areas of an automobile. This trend is driving composites penetration, especially in electric and premium vehicles to enhance fuel efficiency and to achieve regulations, such as CAFÉ standards.
North America is expected to remain the largest market for composite vacuum consumables during the forecast period. The region is the world’s capital of composites manufacturing with presence of many big and small composite part molders. It is the largest composites market for aerospace & defense, transportation, and marine industries and is also one of the leading wind composites market. All these four markets will continue to generate a healthy demand for vacuum consumables in the North American region.
Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market for composite vacuum consumables in the same period. High growth of composites and upcoming indigenous commercial and regional aircraft are some of the key reasons behind the massive growth in the Asia-Pacific's market. China, Japan, and India are expected to remain the growth engines of the Asia-Pacific's composite vacuum consumables market.
The supply chain of the market comprises raw material suppliers, film suppliers, vacuum consumable manufacturers, distributors, part molders, OEMs, and end users. The market for global composite vacuum consumables is highly consolidated with key global manufacturers, Airtech International and Solvay S.A. (Umeco Plc), capturing majority of the market. New product development, regional expansion and long term relationship with prepreg manufacturers are some of the key strategies adopted by major players to gain competitive edge in the market.
Companies Mentioned
- Airtech Advanced Materials Group
- Solvay SA (Process Materials Division Recently Acquired by Composites One)
- Diatex S.A.
- Precision Fabrics Group
- Kejian Polymer Materials (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
- Metyx Composites
- Vactech Composites
- DuPont
- K.R. Composites Pvt. Ltd.
- Cramer Fabrics Inc.
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