The Natural Fiber Composites Market is Segmented by End-Use Industry Type (Automotive, Building & Construction, and Others), by Material Type (Flax, Kenaf, Hemp, Jute, and Others), byResin Type (Polypropylene, Polyethylene, and Others), byProcess Type (Compression Molding, Injection Molding, and Others), and by Region (North America [The USA, Canada, and Mexico], Europe [Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific], and Rest of the World [Brazil, Argentina, and Others]).
The Natural Fiber Composites Market is Segmented by End-Use Industry Type (Automotive, Building & Construction, and Others), by Material Type (Flax, Kenaf, Hemp, Jute, and Others), by Resin Type ...
"The natural fiber composites market is expected to reach a nearly US$ 0.7 billion valuation in 2028, exhibiting a healthy CAGR of 5.0% during 2023-28".
Natural fiber composites are innovative materials that combine plant-based fibers, such as jute, hemp, or flax, with a polymer matrix/resin to create eco-friendly and versatile products. These composites are increasingly utilized in various industries, including automotive, construction, and some consumer goods. Their usage is dominant in the interior components of automobiles. The appeal lies in their lightweight, biodegradable nature, low cost, and superior mechanical properties. Furthermore, they contribute to a reduction in carbon footprint and dependency on non-renewable resources. As sustainability gains momentum, natural fiber composites are emerging as a promising alternative to traditional synthetic composites, offering an array of environmental and economic advantages.
From 2018 to 2020, the automotive industry, which is a major demand generator for natural fiber composites, experienced a decline in production. The initial dip in 2018 was mainly due to the implementation of strict pollution regulations in the EU and China. Consequently, companies redirected significant efforts and resources toward the development of low-emission technology, impacting overall production levels. Then, in 2020, the pandemic struck, leading to lockdowns, disruptions in the supply chain, and reduced consumer demand. These factors resulted in the closure of factories, production delays, and decreased sales, causing an unprecedented crisis that profoundly affected the global automotive industry. Manufacturers were compelled to adapt swiftly and navigate through these challenging times. Natural fiber composites, a sizeable market, witnessed a colossal decline of more than 12% in 2020.
Market Drivers
This growth was primarily driven by demand from key industries, including automotive, building & construction, electronics, and sporting goods. Furthermore, the rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles is likely to drive the natural fiber composites market due to their various advantages, like lightweight, low cost, and superior mechanical properties.
Recent Product Developments
Below are a few examples of recent product developments in natural fiber composites. As the demand for sustainable materials continues to grow, we can expect to see even more innovative products made from natural fiber composites in the years to come.
Volvo is using natural fiber composites in the door panels and seat backs of its new XC90 SUV. Natural fiber composites are made from a combination of flax fibers and polypropylene resin. The use of natural fiber composites in the XC90 helps reduce the car's weight by up to 20% compared to a traditional steel door panel or seat back.
InterfaceFlor is a company that manufactures flooring made from natural fiber composites. The company's flooring products are made from a combination of recycled materials and natural fibers, such as sisal and jute. Using natural fiber composites in flooring products helps reduce the environmental impact and provides a more sustainable flooring option.
Segment Analysis
Segmentations
List of Sub-Segments
Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
End-Use Industry-Type Analysis
Automotive, Building & Construction, and Others.
Automotive is anticipated to remain the biggest demand generator for natural fiber composites in the years to come.
Material-Type Analysis
Flax, Kenaf, Hemp, Jute, and Others
Flax is the most preferred material in the market.
Resin-Type Analysis
Polypropylene, Polyethylene, and Others
Polypropylene is expected to dominate the market in the coming years.
Process-Type Analysis
Compression Molding, Injection Molding, and Others
Compression molding is likely to dominate the market in the next five years.
Regional Analysis
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and The Rest of the World
Europe is expected to remain the largest market over the next five years, whereas Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the fastest rate.
End-Use Industry Type
"Automotive is expected to remain the largest end-use industry type in the market"
The natural fiber composites market is segmented into automotive, building & construction, and others. Automotive is expected to remain the largest end-use industry type in the market in the coming years owing to its several advantages, like lightweight, biodegradable nature, low cost, and superior mechanical properties, which are making natural fiber composites increasingly popular in a wide range of automotive applications. Furthermore, factors like increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the upcoming years and efforts to reduce vehicle weight to improve range and overall performance are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.
Material Type
"Flax is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period"
The market is segmented into flax, kenaf, hemp, jute, and others. Flax is expected to remain dominant, whereas hemp is expected to be the fastest-growing material type in the market during the forecast period. Flax fiber composites offer a natural, aesthetically pleasing appearance, exhibit good damping properties, and have excellent mechanical properties, making them a superior choice to other materials. Flax works as an excellent reinforcement material with polypropylene to form composite parts suited for a large number of applications like seatbacks, interior trims, etc.
Resin Type
"Polypropylene is expected to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing resin type in the market"
The market is segmented into polypropylene, polyethylene, and others. Polypropylene is expected to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing resin type in the market during the forecast period. Polypropylene has good adhesion to natural fibers, allowing for strong interfacial bonding between resin and fibers. This enhances the mechanical properties and overall performance of composite parts. Also, polypropylene can be processed using various techniques, such as injection molding, extrusion, and compression molding, making it compatible with different manufacturing methods for a wide range of applications.
Process Type
"Compression molding is expected to remain the dominant process type in the market"
The market is segmented into compression molding, injection molding, and others. Compression molding is expected to remain the dominant process type in the market during the forecast period. The automotive industry predominantly uses the compression molding process for making natural fiber composite parts, as compression molding is a high-volume production process, making it suitable for automotive applications where large quantities of components are required. It allows for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of parts in a relatively short time. It also provides good mechanical properties, enhances aesthetics, and reduces material waste.
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Regional Analysis
"Europe is expected to remain the largest market for natural fiber composites"
Europe is expected to remain the largest market for natural fiber composites during the forecast period. This region has many major OEMs, such as Volkswagen, Daimler, BMW, Volvo, and Jaguar Land Rover, which make the region a growth engine for the automotive industry. There is a higher penetration of natural fiber composites in Europe compared to other regions owing to attaining fuel efficiency, lowering carbon emissions, and greater preference towards sustainable materials by replacing traditional materials. North America and Asia-Pacific are also likely to create sizeable opportunities in the coming five years, driven by an expected rebound in vehicle production coupled with a paradigm shift from ICE to electric vehicles, stringent regulations, and technological advancements.
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Key Players
The market is fairly populated with the presence of some regional and global players. Most of the major players compete on some of the governing factors, including price, technology, product offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the Natural Fiber Composites Market (arranged alphabetically)
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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The natural fiber composites market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% by 2028, as natural fiber composites are emerging as a promising alternative to traditional synthetic composites, offering an array of environmental and economic advantages.
Europe is estimated to remain dominant in the natural fiber composites market in the foreseeable future. The key economies driving the region’s demand for natural fiber composites are Germany, France, and the UK.
Flax is estimated to be the most dominant material type due to its natural, aesthetically pleasing appearance, good damping properties, and excellent mechanical properties.
