Publish Time: 2021-09-20 Origin: Site
Global Fiberglass Market Analysis, Estimations & Forecasts 2021-2027
The global fiberglass market was valued at USD 13,155.3 Million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 18,648.7 Million by the year 2027. The market is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period.
The market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing use of fiberglass composite in the automotive & construction industry, rising demand for composite components, and the strict regulation for emission control favor fiberglass over other materials. Furthermore, the rising number of wind energy capacity installations is estimated to provide lucrative opportunities for market growth.
The E-glass fiber is expected to hold the largest market share of about 21% owing to its cost efficiency and low weight. It is also corrosion-resistant and has numerous applications in industries such as marine, electronics & electrical, and wind energy. The ECR glass fiber segment is estimated to grow at the fastest rate, while the D-glass fiber segment surpasses a value of USD 1,708.5 million by 2025.
The tow segment is estimated to dominate the market with around 29% owing to the high demand for fiberglass in tow form. The chopped strand mat segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate of 6.9%. The tape segment is anticipated to cross the cloth segment by 2023 and become the sixth-largest contributing segment.
The continuous filament segment is expected to hold the largest market share owing to its increasing adoption for the manufacturing of fiberglass.
The polyester segment held the largest market share of around 38% owing to its high usage, while the epoxy segment is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% owing to the strong bond it can create as compared to other resins.
The construction industry segment is estimated to hold the dominant market share of over 30% due to its high usage in a varied range of building applications, such as walls, roofs, ladders, windows, and panels. The aircraft & aerospace segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate of 9.7% and the marine industry is anticipated to hold a market value of around USD 1,210.4 million by 2025.
The Asia Pacific region held the largest market share of around 52% in the global market owing to the rising automotive and construction sectors in the region.
Also, the increasing industrialization in countries such as India, Japan, and China is estimated to contribute to the market growth. The Middle East & African region witnessed a growth rate of about 5.8% owing to the growing automobile sector in the region.