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    Heat-Resistant PPA Prepreg Market Growth Analysis

    Heat-Resistant PPA Prepreg Market Growth Analysis
    Report code - SR2301 Published On : Feb,2023 No. of Pages: 73
    Heat-Resistant PPA Prepreg Market Size, Share, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and See more...

    Market Highlights

    The Heat-Resistant PPA Prepreg Market is likely to grow at a significant CAGR of 46% during 2023-2032 to reach US$ 22.9 million in 2032.     

                            

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    What is PPA?

    Polyphthalamide (PPA) is well known for its exceptional performance at high temperatures and remarkable mechanical properties. The PPA prepreg is formed by pre-impregnating carbon/glass fiber with PPA resin and it is used in applications that require extremely light-weight materials. Although PPA prepreg has critical attributes such as higher heat resistance and lower moisture absorption, these high-performance UD tapes have very limited applications and have a higher cost.

    Market Dynamics

    The PPA prepreg market is still in the developmental phase and most of the companies have their PPA prepreg product in the R&D stage presently. The growing EV production would likely propel the demand for PPA prepreg, as it can be an ideal choice to produce EV battery enclosures. Furthermore, there is a good market opportunity for PPA prepreg in under-the-hood automotive applications with a simple structure.

    Segments Analysis

    Segmentations

    List of Sub-Segments

    Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments

    Form-Type 

    UD Prepreg and Fabric Prepreg

    UD prepreg remains the most preferred form category and will continue maintaining its dominance in the years to come.

    End-Use Industry-Type 

    Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Consumer Goods, Energy Storage, Aerospace and Defense, and Others

    Automotive industry is likely to be the major demand generator of PPA prepreg and is also likely to experience the highest growth in the coming years.

    Reinforcement-Type 

    Carbon Fiber Prepreg and Glass Fiber Prepreg

    Glass fiber prepreg is expected to be the dominant and faster-growing reinforcement type over the next ten years.

    Process-Type 

    Prepreg Layup, Additive Manufacturing, and Others

    Prepreg layup is estimated to remain the most widely used process type for making parts using prepreg.

    Resin-Type 

    PA4T, PA9T, and Others

    PA4T is likely to be the dominant and fastest-growing resin type, during 2023-2032.

    Regional Analysis

    North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World

    Europe is expected to be the largest market over the next ten years, whereas Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the highest during the same period.

    By Form Type

    The market is segmented into UD prepreg and fabric prepreg. UD prepreg is estimated to remain the most preferred form type in the market during the forecast period. Currently, all three companies are engaged in the development of UD tapes only. With a gradual rise in the demand for PPA prepreg, it is also anticipated that there will be a demand for fabric PPA prepregs in the long run.

    By End-Use Industry Type

    The market is segmented into automotive, electrical & electronics, consumer goods, energy storage, aerospace and defense, and others. Among the end-use industry types, the automotive industry is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period. Currently, all the developments related to PPA prepreg are mainly targeted at the automotive industry. However, it is anticipated that energy storage tanks and electrical & electronics would be the next target applications for PPA prepreg in the coming years.

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    By Fiber Type

    The market is segmented into carbon prepreg and glass prepreg. Between fiber types, glass fiber is expected to remain the widely used fiber type in the market during the forecast period. Glass fiber mainly competes in highly cost-sensitive industries such as automotive and it is also preferred for electrical & electronics, and consumer goods applications. On the other hand, carbon fiber is primarily preferred for aerospace & defense applications and is likely to rapidly gain market share in the coming years.

    By Resin Type

    The market is classified as PA4T, PA9T, and others. PA4T is likely to be the preferred resin type in the market during the forecast period, owing to its critical advantages, such as high melting point, excellent noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) properties, along with extreme stiffness and strength.

    Regional Analysis

    Europe is expected to be the largest market for heat-resistant PPA prepregs during the forecast period, following a similar trend of thermoplastic prepreg. This region is home to all three PPA prepreg manufacturers. On the contrary, the Asia-Pacific region, is likely to witness the fastest market growth during the forecast period, mainly driven by the automotive industry in Japan and China.

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    Key Players

    The market is currently at the introductory stage with the presence of a few global players, which are currently working on the R&D of PPA prepreg. Many companies backed off from the market after commercializing the product, as there wasn’t any significant market demand. Although PPA prepreg is still in the developmental phase, the following are the leading companies in the race of development of the same currently:

    • Solvay
    • Arkema
    • DSM

    In 2019, Solvay and Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd. developed a steering knuckle prototype using PPA prepregs and compounds.

    Report Features

    This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. 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.

    What Deliverables will You Get in this Report?

    Key questions this report answers

    Relevant contents in the report

    How big is the sales opportunity?

    In-depth analysis of the Heat-Resistant PPA Prepreg Market

    How lucrative is the future?

    Market forecast and trend data and emerging trends

    Which regions offer the best sales opportunities?

    Global, regional, and country level historical data and forecasts

    Which are the most attractive market segments?

    Market segment analysis and forecast

    Which are the top players and their market positioning?

    Competitive landscape analysis, Market share analysis

    How complex is the business environment?

    Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, Life cycle analysis

    What are the factors affecting the market?

    Drivers & challenges

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    10% free customization

    Research Methodology

    This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s heat-resistant PPA prepreg market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. 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 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. We conducted more than 10 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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    With this detailed report, Stratview Research offers one of the following free customization options to our respectable clients:

    Company Profiling

    • Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to three players)
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    Competitive Benchmarking

    • Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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    A Bird's Eye View of the Market

    The heat-resistant PPA prepreg market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 46% by 2032, driven by the factors, such as increasing production of automobiles (ICEVs and EVs) and rising demand for hydrogen pressure vessels.

    Solvay, Arkema, and DSM are the leading players involved in the market. Although the PPA prepreg business is at the introductory stage, it is anticipated that the market may follow the thermoplastic prepreg business path with companies having the capabilities of thermoplastic resins (PPA) having a high likelihood to enter the market.

    Europe is estimated to be dominant in the foreseeable future. Europe is likely to be an early adopter of the PPA prepreg, the way the region became the master of thermoplastic prepreg. In addition, the region is home to the three companies (Solvay, Arkema, and DSM) that are currently involved in the PPA prepreg market.

    Asia-Pacific is likely to be the fastest-growing region in the foreseeable future, majorly influenced by the increasing developments in the automotive industry (especially in the EV marketspace) in Japan and China.

    The automotive end-use industry is expected to be dominant in the market in the coming years. This is because the primary applications of PPA prepreg are currently circled in the automotive industry. In addition, with the increasing demand for EVs, EV battery enclosure (under-the-hood component) would likely be a high-potential application for PPA prepregs in the long run.

    The heat-resistant PPA prepreg market is likely to reach US$ 22.9 million in 2032.

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