Ev Composites Market Report

Market Insights

“The global EV composites market is expected to grow from USD 2.85 billion in 2024 to USD 6.59 billion by 2030, at a healthy CAGR of 15.07% during 2025-2030.”

Market Dynamics

Introduction:

EV manufacturers are increasingly making use of lightweight materials like composites to improve energy efficiency and maximize driving ranges. Composites possess a better strength-to-weight ratio than conventional materials like steel and aluminium. They are important to reduce the weight of the vehicle and enhance overall performance. Moreover, the EV composites market is witnessing recent developments in the production processes, which improve the efficiency and accuracy of the composite manufacturing, enabling finer and more consistent layering of material, which enhances the resulting finish quality and performance of the final product. Composites are thus being made increasingly suitable for bulk manufacturing.

Market Drivers:

Increasing EV Adoption and Technological Advancements

The major factor driving the growth of the EV composites market is the increasing adoption of electric vehicles worldwide. Automakers are turning to lightweight composites like carbon and glass fiber to boost energy efficiency and driving range, as these materials reduce vehicle weight while maintaining safety and structural strength.

According to a forecast by the IEA, the stock of EVs (excluding 2/3 wheelers) across the world will reach around 250 million by 2030, and 525 million by 2035, as a result, more than one in four vehicles on the road will be electric by 2035. Also, on average, the EV stock is projected to grow by 23% annually from 2023 to 2035. To meet this growing demand, the production of electric vehicles will increase significantly, driving upwards the demand for EV composites.

Market Challenges:

Inadequate EV Charging and Recycling Infrastructure

The lack of well-developed charging and recycling infrastructure significantly lowers the adoption of EVs, which in turn directly impacts the widespread growth of the EV composites market. The intricate and expensive recycling mechanism for composite material raises environmental issues, discourages manufacturers, and is subject to regulatory pressures. Technological limitations in recycling add to the deterrents in the market, while consumer  apprehension regarding end-of-life management of composites negatively impacts widespread acceptance of EVs.

Market Opportunities:

Growing demand for EVs from emerging markets

Rapid industrialization and economic growth in emerging economies, especially in the Asia Pacific, are driving up demand for high-performance and lightweight materials in a variety of industries. One major factor propelling the EV composites market's expansion is the growing demand for EV composites from emerging regions, especially in the electric automobile sector. The market for EV composites has a lot of potential to develop because of government financial incentives and support for EV production and the use of sustainable materials.

Recent Product Development: 

• In March 2024, Hexcel Corporation introduced a new HexTow continuous carbon fiber – IM9 24K, offering the market a light, strong, and resilient carbon fiber with added value for the world's leading-edge aerospace composite uses. 

• In January 2024, SGL Carbon (Germany) entered into a partnership with E-Works Mobility (Germany). SGL Carbon is providing battery cases of glass fiber-reinforced plastic to E-Works Mobility. The manufacturer of e-cars is replacing its existing aluminum battery boxes with glass fiber-reinforced plastic boxes from SGL Carbon.

Market Segments' Analysis

By Fiber Type

“Carbon fiber type accounted for the largest share in the EV composites market.”

By fiber type, the EV composites market is segmented into carbon fiber, glass fiber, and other fibers. The Carbon fiber segment is leading the market with the largest share in terms of value and volume as well. The rising demand for carbon fibers from the automotive industry, especially from the EV segment, is significantly driving the growth of this market. Carbon fiber is gaining popularity in this sector due to its ability to reduce vehicle weight, improve battery efficiency, and overall performance of the vehicle, by reducing emissions.

By Manufacturing Process Type

“Injection molding segment is leading the EV composites market with the largest share.”

By manufacturing process type, the EV composites market is divided into injection molding, compression molding, resin transfer molding, and other manufacturing processes. The injection molding segment is leading the EV composites market with the largest share. As consumers demand high-performance and low-maintenance vehicles, manufacturing lightweight components becomes essential. The injection molding process is a combination of cost-effectiveness, production speed, and design flexibility, all of which align with the rapid growth and evolving needs of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Thus, the global shift towards EVs has significantly fuelled the demand for advanced manufacturing processes in the automotive sector.

Regional Analysis

“Asia-Pacific is expected to be the dominant and the fastest-growing region over the forecasted period because of its strong EV manufacturing base.”

In terms of region, the lithium-ion battery materials market is segmented into the North American region, the European region, the Asia-Pacific region, and the rest of the world. The Asia-Pacific region holds the largest share in the EV composites market and is expected to be the fastest-growing region over the forecast period, driven by the rapid industrialization, government initiatives promoting electric vehicle adoption, and a strong EV manufacturing base. APAC countries, especially in China, Japan, South Korea, and India, offer robust subsidies, tax cuts, and policy support to both EV manufacturers and consumers. Moreover, according to the IEA, in 2024, China is the major market for EVs, which accounts for over 60% of global EV sales.

Key Players

Most of the major players compete in some of the factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the EV Composites Market -  

• Syensqo
• Toray Industries Inc.
• Polytec Holding AG
• Opmobility
• Forvia
• SGL Carbon
• Exel Composites
• Teijin Ltd.
• Owens Corning
• Piran Advanced Composites

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept so that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter 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, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

The EV Composites Market is segmented into the following categories.

EV Composites Market, by Fiber Type

• Carbon (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Glass (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Other Fibers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

EV Composites Market, by Resin Type

• Thermoset Composites (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Thermoplastic Composites (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

EV Composites Market, by Application Type

• Exterior (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Interior (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Powertrain & Chassis (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Battery Enclosures (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

EV Composites Market, by Manufacturing Process Type

• Injection Molding (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Compression Molding (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Resin Transfer Molding (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Other Manufacturing Processes (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

EV Composites Market, by Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, Italy, The UK, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

Research Methodology

• This strategic assessment report from Stratview Research provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s EV Composites 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 market participants and investors in identifying the low-hanging fruits available in the market and formulating 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 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to three players)
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• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Service portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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