Market Insights
A screw is an essential member of the fastener family that helps to hold two or more parts together to form part of a larger structure in the aircraft. Due to its versatility, it is the most common threaded fastener used in aircraft manufacturing. Screws used in the aircraft industry are of very high quality as compared to those used in general industries. They come in different types, materials, sizes, and head shapes depending on the purpose and strength required. Screws currently account for a sizeable share of the total aircraft fasteners market but are one of the fastest-growing fastener types in the industry.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the aircraft screws market, as it did on the whole aviation industry. Low demand for new aircraft and the cancellation of aircraft orders by airlines due to reduced air travel compelled the aircraft manufacturers to cut down their production output. Due to the low demand for screws, the market witnessed consecutive declines of over 20% and 15% in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
However, post-pandemic, the revocation of the air travel restrictions helped the market recover with a double-digit growth rate in 2022. Placement of a large number of aircraft orders fueled by an incessant increase in air passenger traffic, increasing production rates of the key aircraft programs, such as the A320neo, B737 Max, A220, B787, and A350XWB, rising global aircraft fleet size, and increasing demand for lightweight and corrosion-resistant screws are the major growth drivers for the market. Overall, the aircraft screws market is likely to rebound at a promising CAGR of 6.6% in the long run to reach US$ 0.6 Billion in 2028.
Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions: In recent years, several acquisitions have been performed by the companies in the market to expand product portfolio, regional presence, and their leadership in the aircraft screws market.
- In December 2021, TriMas Corporation acquired TFI Aerospace, a manufacturer of screws and other fasteners used in a variety of applications for aerospace and other industrial markets. This acquisition helped expand TriMas Aerospace’s fastener product lines with the addition of complementary niche products.
- In January 2020, Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC (CAM) was acquired by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. This acquisition helped Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. expand its position in the aerospace & defense industry.
- In 2020, Avantus Aerospace strategically expanded its product offering and market presence through the acquisitions of California Screw Products and Fastener Innovation Technology, Inc. These additions came after their acquisition of Fastener Technology Corp. in 2019 to enhance their position in the industry.
Segments' Analysis
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Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Aircraft-Type Analysis
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Commercial Aircraft, Regional Aircraft, Helicopters, Military Aircraft, and General Aviation
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Commercial aircraft is anticipated to remain the biggest demand generator for screws in the years to come.
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Material-Type Analysis
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Titanium, Steel, and Others
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Titanium is expected to remain the largest and the fastest-growing material for screws during the forecast period.
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Application-Type Analysis
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Airframe, Engine, Flight Control Surfaces, Interior, and Others
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Airframe is anticipated to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing application in the market during the forecast period.
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End-User-Type Analysis
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OE and Aftermarket
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OE is expected to remain the dominant as well as the faster-growing end-user type in the years to come.
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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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North America is expected to remain the largest market over the next five years, whereas Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the fastest rate.
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By Aircraft Type
Based on the aircraft type, the aircraft screws market is segmented into commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, helicopters, military aircraft, and general aviation. Commercial aircraft is expected to remain dominant as well as the fastest-growing aircraft type in the market during the forecast period. The dominance of the segment is led by the requirement for the most fasteners in the aircraft type, owing to its larger and more complex structure than other types of aircraft. The increasing production rate of key aircraft programs such as the B737 and A320, the entry of new aircraft manufacturers in the market, which includes COMAC and Irkut, and the rising fleet size of aircraft are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.
By Material Type
Based on the material type, the aircraft screws market is segmented into titanium, steel, and other materials. Titanium is likely to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing material type in the aircraft screws market over the next five years, propelled by the increasing usage of titanium in the manufacturing of screws by replacing traditional steel and aluminum screws. Titanium offers a significant weight-saving advantage along with excellent corrosion resistance as compared to other competing materials.
By Application Type
Based on the application type, the aircraft screws market is segmented into airframe, engine, flight control surfaces, interiors, and others. Airframe is projected to remain the biggest demand generator for screws in an aircraft during the forecast. The fuselage and wings cover a large surface area and have thousands of screws deployed in them, which makes the airframe the most dominant segment.
By End-User Type
Based on the end-user type, the market is bifurcated into OE and aftermarket sales. OE sales is likely to remain the larger as well as faster-growing segment of the market during the forecast period. A large number of screws are required during the production of aircraft. Increasing aircraft production would contribute to the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Regional Insights
Based on the regions, North America is expected to remain the largest market for aircraft screws during the forecast period as the region is the manufacturing capital of the aircraft industry with the presence of several large- to small-sized aircraft OEMs, tier players, screw manufacturers, and distributors. The USA is not only the largest market for aircraft screws in North America but also in the world. Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, and The Cessna Aircraft Company are some of the major OEMs in the USA, which generate a healthy demand for screws in the country.
Asia-Pacific is likely to depict the highest growth during the same period owing to the growing demand for screws fueled by the establishment of new manufacturing sites of aircraft OEM and tier players in the region. China and India are the growth engines of the Asia-Pacific’s aircraft screws market. These economies keep on generating high demand for commercial aircraft to support the rising passenger traffic.
Key Players
The market is moderately concentrated, with the presence of some key regional and global players. Development of lightweight and durable screws, forming strategic alliances with aircraft OEMs, and execution of mergers & acquisitions are the key strategies adopted by the major players to gain a competitive edge in the market. The following are the key players in the aircraft screws market.
- Precision Castparts Corp.
- LISI Aerospace
- Howmet Aerospace
- Stanley Black and Decker, Inc.
- TriMas Corporation
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- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Product 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 existing and new players
- Key success factors
The aircraft screws market is segmented into the following categories.
Aircraft Screws Market, by Aircraft Type
- Commercial Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Regional Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Helicopter (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Military Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- General Aviation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aircraft Screws Market, by Material Type
- Titanium (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Steel (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Other (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aircraft Screws Market, by Application Type
- Airframe (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Engine (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Flight Control Surfaces (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Interiors (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aircraft Screws Market, by End-User Type
- OE (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Aftermarket (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aircraft Screws Market, by Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and The Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and The Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)
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