[Research Report] The green carbon fiber market was valued at US$ 138.87 million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 268.01 million by 2028; it is expected to register a CAGR of 11.6% from 2022 to 2028.
Green carbon fiber is a recycled carbon fiber. Carbon fiber recycling is a reclamation of fibers from carbon fiber-reinforced composites (CFRC). There are two types of carbon fiber waste. The first type of waste is virgin carbon fiber—offcuts of the product generated from dry fiber and the non-used expired material, which are also called scrap. Green or recycled carbon fiber is used to manufacture new, high-performance parts in various end-use sectors. The benefits of green carbon fiber, along with increasing demand for cost-effective, lightweight materials from various end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace, wind energy, sporting goods, etc., are bolstering the green carbon fibers market growth.
In 2022, Asia Pacific held the largest share of the global green carbon fiber market, and Europe is estimated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific green carbon fiber market is segmented into China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. The aerospace & defense industry in Asia Pacific has been growing significantly over the past few years. In Asia Pacific, China is one of the largest aircraft manufacturers and one of the largest markets for domestic air passengers.
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Green Carbon Fiber Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in US$ 138.87 million in 2022 Market Size Value by US$ 268.01 million by 2028 Growth rate CAGR of 11.6% from 2022 to 2028 Forecast Period 2022-2028 Base Year 2022
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Green Carbon Fiber Market: Strategic Insights
| Market Size Value in | US$ 138.87 million in 2022 |
| Market Size Value by | US$ 268.01 million by 2028 |
| Growth rate | CAGR of 11.6% from 2022 to 2028 |
| Forecast Period | 2022-2028 |
| Base Year | 2022 |
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Green Carbon Fiber Market
Countries in Asia Pacific, such as China, India, and Japan, faced significant challenges due to the shutdown of manufacturing units, disruption of supply chains, and shortage of raw materials during the COVID-19 pandemic; this resulted in a huge slump in product manufacturing and distribution. Nonetheless, the pandemic also brought a few lucrative opportunities for key players operating in the green carbon fiber market in Asia Pacific. Many companies in the green carbon fiber market started implementing government protocols and norms to sell their product during or after the second wave of COVID-19 to grab this opportunity and increase sales. Hence, endorsements by the governments tends to increase the demand for the sustainable carbon fibers, surging the green carbon fiber market growth.
Green Carbon Fiber Market Breakdown, by Region
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Market Insights
Increase in Use of Green Carbon Fiber in Wind Energy Industry Drives Green Carbon Fiber Market
The demand for wind turbines is increasing rapidly as various countries across the globe are shifting from climate-damaging, nonrenewable fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources. Also, the rising electricity rate is pushing the need for renewable energy sources. The wind energy market is growing as governments of various countries such as the US, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and China are taking initiatives to produce renewable energy. An increase in demand for renewable energy sources, especially wind energy, and efforts to reduce the dependence on fossil fuel-based power generation are significant factors for the growth of the wind energy segment, eventually fuels the green carbon fiber market growth.
Polymers reinforced with virgin carbon fibers (VCF) are being used to make spar caps of wind turbine blades, and polymers with glass fibers are used to make skins of the blade components. However, green carbon fiber is now widely used in wind turbines as recycled carbon fiber-hybrid blades offer 12–89% better environmental performance. The energy and carbon payback times for the recycled carbon fiber-hybrid blades were 5–13% lower than those of the market incumbents. Using recycled carbon fibers for wind turbine blade parts can be mechanically feasible and offer significant environmental benefits over glass fibers. These characteristic properties of carbon fiber have helped in producing better wind blade turbines and higher energy production. Therefore, the increasing use of green carbon fibers in the wind energy industry is propelling the market growth.
Type-Based Insights
Based on type, the green carbon fiber market is bifurcated into chopper recycled carbon fiber and milled recycled carbon fiber. The milled recycled carbon fiber segment held a larger share of the market in 2022. Milled recycled carbon fiber is made by grinding chopped fiber into a powder (milled) form. The usual length of milled recycled carbon fiber is 80–100 micrometers. These fibers offer electrostatic dissipation and strength.
Green Carbon Fiber Market, by Type – 2022 and 2028
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Source-Based Insights
Based on source, the green carbon fiber market is segmented into automotive scrap, aerospace scrap, and others The automotive scrap segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Recycled carbon fibers can be obtained from ~40–60% scrap volume from manufacturing automotive carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Using recycled carbon fiber can help automotive manufacturers achieve more mileage from the vehicle.
Application-Based Insights
Based on application, the green carbon fiber market is segmented into aerospace, automotive, wind energy, sporting goods, and others. The automotive segment accounted for the largest market share in 2022. The automotive industry frequently uses recycled carbon fibers to make chassis panels, floors, roof panels, spare wheel wells, and boot or bonnet inners.
The company uses a closed-loop process for recycling dry carbon fibers. The production cost of automobiles using recycled carbon fiber is comparatively less than the production cost of steel. Also, recycled carbon fiber can be shaped and molded into different shapes, which is not the case in steel. These properties of recycled carbon fiber are bolstering its demand in the automotive sector.
The major players operating in the green carbon fiber market include Procotex Corp SA, Vartega Inc, Sigmatex (UK) Ltd, Shocker Composites LLC, Carbon Conversions Co, SGL Carbon SE, Toray Industries Inc, Gen 2 Carbon Ltd, Catack-H Co Ltd, and Innovative Recycling. These companies are focusing on new product launches and geographical expansions to meet the growing consumer demand worldwide. They have a widespread global presence, which provides them to serve a large set of customers and subsequently increases their market share. These market players focus heavily on new product launches and regional expansions to increase their product range in specialty portfolios.
Report Spotlights
- Progressive industry trends in the green carbon fiber market to help companies develop effective long-term strategies
- Business growth strategies adopted by the market players in developed and developing countries
- Quantitative analysis of the market from 2022 to 2028
- Estimation of global demand for green carbon fiber
- Porter’s Five Forces analysis to illustrate the efficacy of buyers and suppliers in the green carbon fiber market
- Recent developments to understand the competitive market scenario
- Market trends and outlook, and growth drivers and restraints in the green carbon fiber market
- Assistance in the decision-making process by highlighting market strategies that underpin commercial interest
- Size of the green carbon fiber market at various nodes
- A detailed overview and green carbon fiber industry dynamics
- Size of the green carbon fiber market in various regions with promising growth opportunities
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
Type, Source, and Application
Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
Country Scope
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
The major players operating in the global green carbon fibers market are Procotex Corp SA, Vartega Inc, Sigmatex (UK) Ltd, Shocker Composites LLC, Carbon Conversions Co, SGL Carbon SE, Toray Industries Inc, Gen 2 Carbon Ltd, Catack-H Co Ltd, and Innovative Recycling.
Key strategic developments by green carbon fiber manufacturers to provide potential market opportunities in the coming years for the green carbon fiber. The green carbon fiber market is growing with an upward trend. Market players focus on strategic activities such as collaborations and acquisitions are surging the market growth of green carbon fibers. For instance, In 2021, Procotex Corporation acquired ELG Carbon Fiber. The acquisition aims to enable the company to produce improved carbon fiber and feedstock capacities. In December 2019, The Institute for Railway Research at the University of Huddersfield and ELG Carbon Fiber Ltd. (U.K.) collaborated to produce the world's first CAFIBO (carbon fiber bogie).
Based on type, milled recycled carbon fiber segments mainly have the largest revenue share. Milled recycled carbon fiber is made by grinding chopped fiber into a powder (milled) form. The usual length of milled recycled carbon fiber is 80–100 micrometers. These fibers offer electrostatic dissipation and strength. It has short strands of recycled carbon fiber and is commonly available in powdered form. Milled recycled carbon fiber offers mechanical properties such as modulus and tensile. The fiber also offers electrical conductivity and dimensional stability. This type of fiber is compatible with thermoplastic and thermoset resin systems. It has applications in various end-use industries, including construction & infrastructure and automotive & transportation.
Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of the global green carbon fibers market. In Asia Pacific, the demand for green carbon fiber is increasing due to a rise in the manufacturing of lightweight CFRP products for electric cars, airplanes, windmills, etc. When not recycled, these materials negatively impact the environment owing to either hazardous gases emitted during incineration or the landfilling of these nonbiodegradable products. Considering these issues, recycling of carbon fibers has gained importance. Thus, manufacturers across the region are increasingly developing technologies to recycle carbon fiber as the demand for green fiber is increasing among end-use industries.
Based on the application, wind energy segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The installations of wind turbines are growing due to the rising demand for utilizing renewable resources. Wind turbine manufacturers are now targeting to produce longer, efficient blades. Polymers reinforced with virgin carbon fibers (VCF) are being used to make spar caps of wind turbine (WT) blades, and polymers with glass fibers (GF) are used to make skins of the blade components. Using recycled carbon fibers for wind turbine blade parts can be mechanically feasible and offer significant environmental benefits over glass fibers. These properties of carbon fiber have helped produce better wind blade turbines resulting in higher wind energy production.
Benefits of green carbon fiber is driving the green carbon fibers market. Green carbon fiber provides environmental sustainability, cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, and lightweight benefits. Thus, green carbon fibers are tremendously used in battery boxes, lift gate systems, pressure vessels, wind turbines, aircraft, sporting goods, etc. The increased demand for lightweight materials in defense, automotive, sporting goods, and aerospace industries drives the green carbon fiber market. In addition, owing to rising pollution control regulations in developing countries such as China and India, the demand for lightweight car materials is rising which assist in reduced car emission. This factor is surging the demand for green carbon fibers in the automotive industry as it is a lightweight material.
The List of Companies - Green Carbon Fiber Market
- Procotex Corp SA
- Vartega Inc
- Sigmatex (UK) Ltd
- Shocker Composites LLC
- Carbon Conversions Co
- SGL Carbon SE
- Toray Industries Inc
- Gen 2 Carbon Ltd
- Catack-H Co Ltd
- Innovative Recycling
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