Aerospace Plastics Market Industry & Growth

Market Insights

The Aerospace Plastics Market is estimated to grow from US$ 6.95 Billion in 2021 to US$ 12.43 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 8.59% during the forecast period of 2022-2028.

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What are Aerospace Plastics?

Aerospace plastics are polymers used in the aerospace industry for various applications. Owing to their lightweight, high strength, and durability; plastics are widely used in the aerospace industry.

Aerospace plastics are widely used in tray tables, arm rests, windows, canopies, air-return grills, avionics instrument panels, bearings & bushings,

interior components, valve seats and seals, and wire wrap insulation, and other applications of the aircraft.

Key Players

Some of the major players in the Aerospace Plastics market are-

• SABIC
• Victrex plc
• Drake Plastics Ltd.
• Solvay S.A.
• BASF SE
• Evonik Industries AG
• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
• Hexcel Corporation
• Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
• PPG Industries, Inc.

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Market Drivers

The prime factor that is contributing to the growth of the market are-

• The organic growth of the aerospace industry coupled with the increasing demand for lightweight components in the industry.
• The increasing demand for plastics in several aerospace applications including cabin interiors, structural components, electrical electronics and control panels, windows, windshields, and canopies.
• The growth of aerospace plastics market can be attribute to the growth in the commercial and general & business aircraft segment.

Segments Analysis

By Platform Type

The Commercial Aircraft segment held the largest share of the market and is expected to remain dominant during 2022-2028.

The market is segmented as commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, military aircraft, general aviation, helicopters, and others. Increasing commercial aircraft deliveries to support rising passenger traffic, introduction of fuel-efficient next-generation aircraft, and rising commercial aircraft fleet size across regions are the key factors propelling the demand for plastics in the segment.

By Application Type

Aircraft Interiors was the major application of the aerospace plastics market and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period.

The aerospace plastics market is segmented as aircraft interiors, airframe, windows & windshields, and others. Plastics are widely used in aircraft interior applications such as ducts, cabin partitions, floor panels, overhead luggage bins, avionics sensor plates, electronic component mounting brackets, and ventilation impeller blades. 

By Polymer Type

The Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) segment is held the market share >60% of the market in 2021 and expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period.

The aerospace plastics market is segmented as Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), and Others. This segment is driving the market due to its wider applications such as aircraft canopies, cockpits, portholes, windshields, and exterior lighting.

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By Region

North America is held the market share >55.8% of the market in 2021 and expected to remain the dominant region during the forecast period.

In the coming five years as the region is the manufacturing capital of the aerospace industry with the presence of several OEMs, tier players, distributors, and raw material suppliers. The USA will continue to propel the demand for aircraft plastics in the region over the next five years.

The aerospace plastics market is segmented into the following categories. 

By Platform Type:

• Commercial Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Regional Aircraft (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)
• Helicopters (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

By Polymer Type:

• PEEK (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• PMMA (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• ABS (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• PC (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• PPS (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

By Application Type:

• Aircraft Interiors (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Airframe (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Windows & Windshields (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

By Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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• Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Trend and forecast analysis
• Segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, Technology launches, etc.
• Attractive segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

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Target Audience

The following is a list of the customers that the market aims to convert the most:

• Manufacturers
• Suppliers
• Distributors
• Organizations
• Government bodies

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