Market Highlights
"The Thermoset Molding Compound Market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period of 2021-2026 to reach USD 4.6 billion in 2026".
Market Dynamics
Introduction
Thermoset molding compounds include sheet molding compound (SMC) and bulk molding compound (BMC). Most applications where SMCs and BMCs are deployed are different in nature. BMCs are more preferred in developing small-sized complex parts, mainly through the injection molding process, whereas SMCs are more preferred in large-sized parts that are less complex in nature. Both, SMCs and BMCs are largely reinforced with glass fibers. However, in some cases, carbon fibers are also opted for based on the requirement of strength and ability to go with the greater cost.
COVID-19 Impact
The outbreak of COVID-19 disrupted the growth trajectory of the thermoset molding compound market. The crisis led to countries imposing lockdowns, restricting the international movement of non-essential goods and resources, ultimately putting a brake on the manufacturing activities of various industries that create gargantuan demand for thermoset molding compounds. The transportation industry is the major demand generator for these materials; hence, any movement in the production of automobiles has a similar reflection on the demand for thermoset compounds.
Although some manufacturers have had to temporarily shut down some of their operations, others have been able to continue as normal. The gradual reopening of manufacturing facilities with stringent cleaning and safety practices, paired with collective efforts of OEMs and other sectoral stakeholders towards mitigating the risks associated with COVID-19, is signaling towards healthy and quick recuperation.
Market Segments' Analysis
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Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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End-Use Industry-Type Analysis
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Transportation, Construction, Consumer Goods, Electrical & Electronics, and Others
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Transportation is expected to remain the biggest demand generator for thermoset compounds in terms of both value and volume during the forecast period.
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Fiber-Type Analysis
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Glass Composites and Other Composites
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Glass fibers remain the choice of material for making SMCs and BMCs.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market over the next five years.
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By End-Use Industry Type
"Transportation is expected to remain the biggest demand generator for thermoset compounds in terms of both value and volume during the forecast period".
- The market is segmented as transportation, construction, consumer goods, electrical & electronics, and others.
- Transportation is expected to remain the biggest demand generator for thermoset compounds in terms of both value and volume during the forecast period. The industry type is also the biggest demand generator for thermoplastic compounds (SFT, LFT, and GMT). Class-A panels are preferably manufactured through thermoset compounds across the world. Also, the different end-use industry is dominated by thermoset compound type. Transportation is the key market for SMCs whereas electrical & electronics is for BMCs.
By Fiber Type
" Glass fibers remain the choice of material for making SMCs and BMCs".
- The market is segmented as glass composites and other composites.
- Glass fibers remain the choice of material for making SMCs and BMCs. The fiber type dominates across regions largely due to its excellent strength paired with its low cost. Carbon fiber, a relatively insignificant material, is subjected to grow at an excellent rate in the coming years, mainly gaining traction in electric and premium vehicles.
Regional Analysis
"Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market over the next five years".
- This can largely be attributed to the rapid expansion of the transportation, E&E, and construction industries in the region. The growth in Asia-Pacific is primarily led by China, where the price of raw materials is relatively low.
- Despite the tough market environments amid the pandemic, the Chinese market recovered well from the 2nd half of 2020 and registered overall growth in the trying time.
"North America and Europe are also large markets in terms of demand generated for SMCs and BMCs".
- Both regions witnessed a huge decline in the year 2020 amid the pandemic and are already started rebounding from 2021 onwards. There is a relatively high penetration of SMCs and BMCs over other materials in the vehicles in both regions compared with Asia-Pacific.
Key Players
The supply chain of this market comprises several nodes including raw material suppliers, SMC and BMC manufacturers, tier players, OEMs, and end users. The following are the key players in the thermoset molding compound market.
- Continental Structural Plastics (Teijin Group)
- The Polytec Group
- Core Molding Technologies, Inc
- IDI Composites International
- Polynt S.P.A.
- Premix Inc.
- Lorenz-Kunststofftechnik GmbH
- Menzolit GmbH
- Huayuan Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (HAMC)
- Changzhou City Jiangshi Composite Technology Co. Ltd.
The market stakeholders are hammering hard, aiming towards developing application-oriented products for industry-specific demands. For example, products that offer exceptional flame and track resistance, electrical insulation, corrosion and stain resistance are being developed.
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Research Methodology
- This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s thermoset molding compound 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.
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- 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 more than 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.
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Key questions this report answers
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How big is the sales opportunity?
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In-depth Analysis of the Thermoset Molding Compound Market
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How lucrative is the future?
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Market forecast and trend data and emerging trends
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Which regions offer the best sales opportunities?
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Global, regional, and country-level historical data and forecasts
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Which are the most attractive market segments?
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Market Segment Analysis and Forecast
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Which are the top players and their market positioning?
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Competitive landscape analysis, Market share analysis
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How complex is the business environment?
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Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, Life cycle analysis
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What are the factors affecting the market?
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Drivers & challenges
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The thermoset molding compound market is segmented into the following categories.
By End-Use Industry Type
- Transportation
- Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Others
By Compound Type
- Sheet Molding Compounds
- Bulk Molding Compounds
By Reinforcement Type
- Glass Composites
- Other Composites
By Resin Type
- Polyester Composites
- Other Composites
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)
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