Market Insights
The global thermoplastic resin market in the composites industry is projected to reach US$ 15.2 billion in 2024 and offers favorable growth opportunities in the entire ecosystem of the market. Increasing automobile production, development of new composite applications using thermoplastic composites, rising demand for sustainable (recycling) and fast-curing materials, increasing demand for lightweight components to address stringent regulations such as CAFÉ Standards, and increasing penetration of composite materials by replacing metals are the key factors that are bolstering the demand for thermoplastic resins in the composites industry.

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Segments' Analysis
By Resin Type
The thermoplastic resin market in the composites industry is segmented based on the resin type as Polypropylene, Polyamide, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Polyphenylene Sulfide, Polycarbonate, and Other Resins. Polyamide is expected to remain the most dominant resin type in the market during the forecast period. This resin is most widely used in short fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (SFRT) applications.
By Compound Type
Based on the compound type, the thermoplastic resins are used in short fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (SFRTs), long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (LFRTs), glass mat thermoplastics, and continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTs). SFRT generates the highest demand for thermoplastic resins and is forecasted to remain the largest compound type during the forecast period. SFRT is the most dominant compound type in all the major end-use industries including transportation, consumer goods, and electrical & electronics. CFRT and LFRT are relatively small segments but are gaining market tractions by registering an increased acceptance in the automotive and aerospace & defense industries.
By End-use Industry Type
Based on the end-use industry type, the market is segmented into transportation, consumer goods, electrical & electronics, and others. Transportation is projected to remain the largest market for thermoplastic resins in the composites industry during the forecast period. This segment is the second-largest composites market (thermoset + thermoplastic) after building & construction. The segment is also likely to witness the highest growth over the next five years, driven by stringent government regulations, such as CAFÉ Standards and EU’s directive on carbon emission reductions. All the major automakers are forming strategic alliances with the composite material suppliers to develop advanced thermoplastic composites that can fabricate parts in less than five minutes and offer significant weight savings. They are increasingly incorporating advanced materials including composites in the structural and semi-structural applications of their vehicles by replacing traditional metals, such as steel.
By Composite Type
Based on the composite type, glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) generates the highest demand for thermoplastic resins and is expected to remain the largest composite type during the forecast period. GFRP dominates in all the major end-use industries, such as transportation, electrical & electronics, and consumer goods. Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is likely to witness the highest growth during the same period, propelled by its excellent properties at a relatively lower weight.
Regional Insights
In terms of region, Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest and the fastest-growing thermoplastic resin market in the composites industry during the forecast period. High production of automobiles, continuous shift of electronic industry from the developed economies to the developing Asian economies, and increasing penetration of composites are major growth drivers of the thermoplastic resin market in the Asia-Pacific’s composites industry.

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Market Segmentation
Research Scope
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Trend & Forecast Period
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2013-2024
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Regions Covered
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World
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Size in 2024
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US$ 15.2 billion
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Countries/Subregions Covered
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The USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, the UK, Russia, China, Japan, India, The Middle East, Latin America and others
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Figures & Tables
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>150
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Customization
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Up to 10% customization available free of cost
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The market is segmented into the following categories:
By Resin Type
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyamide (PA)
- Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
- Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Other Resins
By Compound Type
- Short Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics (SFRTs)
- Long Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics (LFRTs)
- Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics (CFRTs)
- Glass-Mat Thermoplastics (GMTs)
By End-Use Industry Type
- Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Others
By Composite Type
- Glass Fiber-Reinforced Plastics (GFRPs)
- Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics (CFRPs)
By Manufacturing Process Type
- Injection Molding
- Compression Molding
- Others
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and 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: The Middle East, Latin America, and Others)

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Key Players
Some of the key suppliers of thermoplastic resins to the composites industry are-
- BASF SE
- E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
- Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- Solvay S.A.
- Lanxess
- LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
- SABIC
Most of the players are forward integrated and supply reinforced compounds. New product development, wide geographical reach, and execution of mergers & acquisitions are the key strategies adopted by major players to gain a competitive edge in the market throughout the globe.
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Report Features
This report, from Stratview Research, studies the thermoplastic resin market in the composites industry over the trend period 2013 to 2018 and the forecast period of 2019 to 2024. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities in 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, 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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