Composite Release Liners Market Report

Market Insights

Composite release liners are primarily used to prevent materials from sticking together. They are highly preferred in the manufacture of prepreg as well as manufacturing of composite parts through closed manufacturing processes, such as resin transfer molding (RTM) and vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). So, it is of paramount importance for the release liner providers to design and develop release liners meeting applications’ requirements. Increasing demand for prepregs in the major markets (aerospace & defense, automotive, and sports & leisure) remains the key growth driver of the composite release liners market.

The process materials market for the composites industry witnessed a massive decline in 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and is estimated to bounce back from 2021 onwards followed by sequential growth till 2026. Overall, the market declined by over 20% in 2020 and reached a value of US$ 338 million in 2020. Based on primary interview’ results and the study of recovery trajectories of previous market downturns, it is estimated that the market to recoup its pre-pandemic level by 2023, ultimately landing at an unprecedented market value of US$ 507 million in 2026.

Segment Analysis

Composite Release Liners Market by Baking Type

Stratview Research has firstly segmented the composite release liners market based on the backing type as super-calendared paper, clay-coated paper, machine-glazed kraft paper, polyolefin film, and others. Super-calendared paper is expected to remain the largest backing material in the market over the next five years. Clay-Coated Paper is likely to remain the fastest-growing material type during the forecast period.

Composite Release Liners Market by Application Type

Based on the application type, the composite release liners market is segmented as prepreg manufacturing, VARTM process, prepreg layup, and others. Prepreg manufacturing is expected to remain the most dominant application of release liners in the global composites industry over the next five years, driven by increasing penetration of prepreg in many end-use industries, such as aerospace & defense, wind energy, transportation, and sports & leisure. For instance, the next-generation aircraft, such as B787 and A350XWB, incorporate about 50% composites of total structural weight in which the majority of composite components are made utilizing prepreg materials. There is also a healthy growth expected from VARTM process-based applications.

Composite Release Liners Market by End-Use Industry Type

Based on the end-use industry type, the composite release liners market is segmented by end-use industry type as aerospace & defense, wind energy, Sports & Leisure, transportation, and others. Aerospace & Defense is estimated to maintain its huge dominance in the market in the years to come. High use of prepreg to manufacture structural components is the prime driver of the material in the aerospace & defense industry. The transportation industry is expected to witness the highest growth in the same period, driven by increasing penetration of composites in vehicles to enhance fuel efficiency for achieving stringent government regulations, such as CAFÉ standards.

Regional Insights

In terms of regions, North America is expected to remain the largest market for composite release liners during the forecast period. The USA is the leading market in the region. The region is the world’s manufacturing capital of composites manufacturing with the presence of many large-to small-sized composites part molders. The region is also the hub of prepreg manufacturing with the presence of almost all the major prepreg manufacturers. Asia-Pacific is likely to be the fastest-growing market over the next five years, propelled by China, India, and Japan.

Market Scope & Segmentation

The composite release liners market is segmented into the following categories.

Composite Release Liners Market Size, Share & Forecast, By Backing Type

• Super-Calendared Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Clay-Coated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Machine-Glazed Kraft Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Polyolefin film (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Composite Release Liners Market Size, Share & Forecast, By Silicone Technology Type

• Solvent-based Liners (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Solvent-less Liners (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Emulsion Liners (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Composite Release Liners Market Size, Share & Forecast, By Application Type

• Prepreg Manufacturing (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• VARTM Process (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Prepreg Layup (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Composite Release Liners Market Size, Share & Forecast, 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)
• Sports & Leisure (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 Release Liners Market Size, Share & Forecast, By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and RoE)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and RoAP)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Others)

Key Players

The supply chain of this market comprises raw material suppliers, film suppliers, release linear manufacturers, distributors, prepreg manufacturers, part molders, OEMs, and end-users.

The key composite release liners manufacturers are-

• The3M Company
• Airtech Advanced Materials Group
• Cytec Solvay Group
• Gascogne Laminates S.A.
• Lintec Corporation
• Loparex LLC
• Mondi Plc
• Munksjö Oyj.

Research Methodology

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 Stratview Research’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. More than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all major regions and industry experts have been executed to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s composite release liners market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2021 to 2026.  The report estimates the short- as well as long-term repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the demand for composite release liners at the global, regional, as well as country levels. Also, the report provides the possible loss that the industry will register by comparing pre-COVID and post-COVID scenarios. 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 low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as formulate growth strategies. 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, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

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• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
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