Market Dynamics
Introduction
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 Drivers
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.
Recent Developments
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. In 2019, Solvay and Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd. developed a steering knuckle prototype using PPA prepregs and compounds.
Segments Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Form-Type Analysis
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UD Prepreg and Fabric Prepreg
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UD prepreg remains the most preferred form category and will continue maintaining its dominance in the years to come.
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End-Use Industry-Type Analysis
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Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Consumer Goods, Energy Storage, Aerospace and Defense, and Others
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The 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.
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Reinforcement-Type Analysis
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Carbon Fiber Prepreg and Glass Fiber Prepreg
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Glass fiber prepreg is expected to be the dominant and faster-growing reinforcement type over the next ten years.
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Process-Type Analysis
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Prepreg Layup, Additive Manufacturing, and Others
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Prepreg layup is estimated to remain the most widely used process type for making parts using prepreg.
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Resin-Type Analysis
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PA4T, PA9T, and Others
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PA4T is likely to be the dominant and fastest-growing resin type during 2023-2032.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World
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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.
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By Form Type
"UD prepreg is estimated to remain the most preferred form type in the market during the forecast period".
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 automotive industry is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period".
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 glass fiber is expected to remain the widely used fiber type in the market during the forecast period".
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
"PA4T is likely to be the preferred resin type in the market during the forecast period".
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 over the next ten years, whereas Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the highest during the same period".
In terms of region, 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
Although PPA prepreg is still in the developmental phase, the following are the leading companies in the race of development of the same currently.
The following are the key players in the Heat-Resistant PPA Prepreg Market (arranged alphabetically)
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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