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2032 年複合材料氣瓶市場預測:全球儲罐類型、氣瓶類型、材料類型、最終用戶和地區分析Composite Cylinder Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Tank Type (Type II, Type III and Type IV), Cylinder Type (LPG Cylinders, CNG Cylinders, Hydrogen Cylinders and Other Cylinder Types), Material Type, End User and By Geography |
根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,全球複合材料氣瓶市場預計在 2025 年將達到 10.7 億美元,到 2032 年將達到 16.2 億美元,預測期內的複合年成長率為 6.10%。
複合材料氣瓶是由醯胺纖維、玻璃纖維或碳纖維製成的先進壓力容器,其外部包裹有聚合物或金屬內襯。除了提供卓越的強度和耐腐蝕性外,它們還比傳統的鋼製氣瓶輕得多。複合材料氣瓶提高了安全性和性能,常用於醫用氧氣儲存、呼吸器、消防和替代燃料汽車(例如 CNG 和氫動力汽車)等應用。此外,其輕量化設計提高了便攜性和燃油經濟性,使其成為惡劣環境下個人和業務用途的理想選擇。
根據BDLI預測,德國航太業預計在2021年實現370億美元的總銷售額,其中民航業銷售額約260億美元。複合材料碳纖維氣瓶擴大應用於飛機上,用於存儲救生筏、氧氣系統和滅火設備等緊急設備,凸顯了其在航空安全和效率方面的關鍵作用。
替代燃料汽車的興起
全球對環保交通的追求導致複合材料氣瓶的需求激增。隨著各國實施更嚴格的排放標準和碳中和目標,以氫氣或壓縮天然氣 (CNG) 為動力的車輛越來越受歡迎。複合材料氣瓶尤其適合這些應用,因為它們可以在極高的壓力下(通常為 350-700 巴)儲存氣體,而不會增加車輛的重量。此外,複合材料氣瓶是氫燃料電池電動車 (FCEV) 唯一符合安全和性能標準的實用儲存解決方案。
複合材料氣瓶的初始成本較高
與傳統的鋼製或鋁製氣瓶相比,複合材料氣瓶的初始成本較高,這是阻礙其廣泛應用的最大障礙之一。所使用的醯胺纖維和碳纖維等材料價格昂貴得多,製造流程也更為複雜,需要使用高級樹脂並進行精密纏繞。儘管這些氣瓶重量更輕、更耐用、更安全,具有長期成本優勢,但其初始投入過高,尤其是在價格敏感的市場,例如新興國家的家用液化石油氣(LPG)市場。此外,儘管長期營運成本可以節省,但對於資金緊張的新興國家車隊營運商和公共採購機構來說,初始資本投入可能難以承受。
新興經濟體的國內採用
亞洲、非洲和拉丁美洲的新興經濟體正在快速推進其國內燃料供應系統的現代化和都市化。各國政府和公共機構正積極以更安全、更輕、更容易使用的複合材料液化石油氣氣瓶取代傳統的鋼製氣瓶。例如,印度的石油行銷公司正逐步向都市區家庭推廣複合材料液化石油氣氣瓶,其優點包括直覺的燃油液位確認、耐腐蝕設計和防爆。隨著各國政府透過「非洲清潔烹飪能源解決方案」和「印度總理補給計畫」等計畫推廣清潔烹飪燃料,複合材料液化石油氣氣瓶市場潛力巨大,尤其是在農村和城郊地區首次使用燃料的人群中。
與傳統鋁製和鋼製氣瓶競爭
儘管複合材料氣瓶具有技術優勢,但傳統的鋼鋁氣瓶憑藉其低成本、完善的基礎設施和廣泛的用戶熟悉度,在許多地區仍然佔據市場主導地位。對於價格敏感型市場的消費者,尤其是小型商用或住宅液化石油氣用戶,成本差異可能超過複合材料氣瓶在性能和安全性方面的優勢。此外,全球廣泛的金屬氣瓶供應商、回收商和維修商網路支撐著一個蓬勃發展的生態系統,使得複合材料氣瓶替代品難以在短期內取代它們。鋼鋁氣瓶的根深蒂固的地位是其發展的一大障礙,尤其是在新興國家和農村地區。
新冠疫情對複合材料氣瓶市場造成了多方面的影響。由於全球供應鏈中斷、工廠關閉以及封鎖期間的勞動力短缺,原料採購和氣瓶製造都被推遲。依賴進口纖維和樹脂的生產線尤其受到影響。此外,航太和汽車等複合材料氣瓶的重要終端用戶產業也出現了短期需求暫時放緩的情況。複合材料氣瓶重量輕且耐腐蝕,使其成為野戰醫院、緊急轉運以及移動式和家用氧氣療法的首選材料。
預計在預測期內,液化石油氣瓶部分將成長至最大。
由於液化石油氣(LPG)氣瓶廣泛應用於小型工業、商用和住宅領域,預計在預測期內將佔據最大的市場佔有率。這些氣瓶比傳統的鋼製氣瓶更受歡迎,因為它們重量更輕、更安全、更耐腐蝕。許多政府,尤其是巴西和印度等開發中國家的政府,正在鼓勵在清潔烹飪和農村能源計畫中使用複合液化石油氣氣瓶。此外,複合氣瓶的透明設計使用戶能夠直覺地監控氣量,從而提高了便利性。隨著城鎮都市化和能源普及計畫在全球的推廣,對安全有效的液化石油氣儲存解決方案的需求日益成長,推動了複合氣瓶市場佔據主導地位。
預計預測期內碳纖維複合材料部分將以最高的複合年成長率成長。
預計碳纖維複合材料領域將在預測期內實現最高成長率。碳纖維卓越的強度重量比、高抗張強度和優異的耐久性使其成為汽車、航太和能源領域高壓複合材料氣瓶的理想選擇,也是該材料爆炸式成長的主要驅動力。由於工業和運輸應用對輕質高性能材料的需求日益成長,以提高安全性和燃油效率標準,碳纖維複合材料的應用也越來越廣泛,這也推動了預測期內市場的強勁成長。
由於石油天然氣和汽車行業的擴張、快速的工業化進程以及對清潔能源解決方案日益成長的需求,預計亞太地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。在中國和印度等國家,複合材料氣瓶在儲存液化石油氣 (LPG)、壓縮天然氣 (CNG) 和氫氣方面越來越受歡迎,這得益於日益成長的安全擔憂以及政府倡導輕質、耐腐蝕和環保的燃料儲存方案。此外,隨著基礎設施建設和人口成長推動複合材料氣瓶需求成長,亞太地區是一個重要的市場,預計未來幾年將顯著成長。
預計中東和非洲地區在預測期內的複合年成長率最高。石油和天然氣探勘支出的增加、對安全清潔燃料儲存方案的需求以及對尖端複合材料技術的不斷成長是這項快速擴張的關鍵驅動力。該地區政府對基礎設施現代化的重視以及嚴格的燃料儲存安全法規也推動了對輕質耐腐蝕複合材料氣瓶的需求。此外,該地區強勁的市場成長也可歸因於複合材料氣瓶在儲氫等尖端應用中的日益成長。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Composite Cylinder Market is accounted for $1.07 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $1.62 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 6.10% during the forecast period. Composite cylinders are sophisticated pressure vessels composed of aramid fiber, fiberglass, or carbon fiber encircled by a polymer or metal liner. In addition to having great strength and resistance to corrosion, these cylinders are substantially lighter than conventional steel cylinders. Composite cylinders offer improved safety and performance and are frequently utilized in applications like medical oxygen storage, breathing apparatuses, firefighting, and alternative fuel vehicles (such as CNG or hydrogen-powered vehicles). Moreover, they are perfect for both personal and professional use in demanding environments because of their lightweight design, which increases portability and fuel efficiency.
According to the BDLI, Germany's aerospace sector achieved total sales of $37 billion in 2021, with civil aviation accounting for approximately $26 billion. Composite carbon fiber cylinders are increasingly utilized in aircraft for storing emergency equipment such as life rafts, oxygen systems, and firefighting gear, emphasizing their critical role in aviation safety and efficiency.
Rise in alternative fuel automobiles
The demand for composite cylinders is rising sharply as a result of the global movement toward greener transportation options. Vehicles that run on hydrogen and compressed natural gas (CNG) are becoming more popular as nations impose stricter emission standards and carbon neutrality goals. Because composite cylinders can store gases at extremely high pressures (usually 350 to 700 bar) without adding undue weight to the vehicle, they are especially well-suited for these applications. Additionally, composite tanks are the only practical storage solution for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) that satisfies safety and performance standards.
High composite cylinder initial cost
The high initial cost of composite cylinders in comparison to conventional steel or aluminum cylinders is one of the biggest obstacles to their widespread adoption. The materials used, like aramid and carbon fiber, are much more costly, and the manufacturing process is more intricate, requiring premium resins and precise winding. Although the weight savings, durability, and safety of these cylinders provide long-term cost advantages, the initial outlay is prohibitive, particularly for price-sensitive markets like residential LPG use in developing nations. Furthermore, despite the long-term operational savings, fleet operators or public procurement agencies in emerging economies with limited funding may find it challenging to defend the initial capital investment.
Adoption for domestic use in emerging economies
The domestic fuel supply systems of emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America are modernizing and urbanizing at a rapid pace. Governments and public sector organizations are aggressively substituting safer, lighter, and easier-to-use composite LPG cylinders for conventional steel ones. For instance, Indian oil marketing companies are progressively introducing composite LPG cylinders for urban households, which offer advantages like visible fuel levels, corrosion-proof design, and explosion resistance. As governments promote clean cooking fuels through programs like Africa Clean Cooking Energy Solutions and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (India), there is a sizable unexplored market for composite LPG cylinders, especially among rural and peri-urban first-time fuel users.
Competition from conventional aluminum and steel cylinders
Traditional steel and aluminum cylinders still rule the market in many areas because of their lower cost, well-established infrastructure, and broad user familiarity, even with the technical benefits of composite cylinders. The cost difference may be greater than the advantages of composite cylinders in terms of performance and safety for consumers in price-sensitive markets, particularly for small-scale commercial or residential LPG use. Furthermore, the extensive worldwide network of metal cylinder suppliers, recyclers, and repairers sustains a thriving ecosystem that composite substitutes will find difficult to quickly replace. A major obstacle to market penetration is still the established position of steel and aluminum cylinders, particularly in developing nations and rural regions.
The market for composite cylinders experienced mixed effects from the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement of raw materials and the manufacturing of cylinders were delayed by global supply chain disruptions, factory closures, and labour shortages during lockdowns. Production lines that relied on imported fibers and resins were particularly affected. Moreover, short-term demand was slowed by brief slowdowns in industries like aerospace and automotive, which are important end users of composite cylinders. Because they were lightweight and resistant to corrosion, composite cylinders were chosen for field hospitals, emergency transport, and mobile and home-based oxygen therapy.
The LPG cylinders segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The LPG cylinders segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period because of the extensive use of these in small-scale industrial, commercial, and residential applications. These cylinders are preferred over conventional steel alternatives because they are lighter, safer, and more resistant to corrosion. Under clean cooking and rural energy programs, numerous governments are encouraging the use of composite LPG cylinders, particularly in developing nations like Brazil and India. Additionally, their transparent design adds convenience by enabling users to visually monitor gas levels. This market's dominance is being driven by the need for safe and effective LPG storage solutions as urbanization and energy access initiatives spread throughout the world.
The carbon fiber composites segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the carbon fiber composites segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Carbon fiber's remarkable strength-to-weight ratio, high tensile strength, and superior durability-which make it perfect for high-pressure composite cylinders used in the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors-are the main drivers of this material's explosive growth. Carbon fiber composites are becoming more widely used as a result of the growing need for lightweight, high-performance materials to raise safety and fuel efficiency standards in industrial and transportation applications. This is driving the market's strong growth over the forecast period.
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, driven by the oil and gas and automotive industries' expansion, the fast pace of industrialization, and the rising need for clean energy solutions. Due to growing safety concerns and government initiatives supporting lightweight, corrosion-resistant and environmentally friendly fuel storage options, composite cylinders are becoming more and more popular in countries like China and India for the storage of LPG, CNG, and hydrogen. Furthermore, Asia-Pacific is the leading market with significant growth potential in the upcoming years due to the region's increasing infrastructure development and population growth, which also increase demand for composite cylinders.
Over the forecast period, the Middle East & Africa region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR. Growing expenditures on oil and gas exploration, the need for safe and clean fuel storage options, and growing knowledge of cutting-edge composite technologies are the main drivers of this quick expansion. The need for lightweight, corrosion-resistant composite cylinders is also being driven by regional governments' emphasis on modernizing infrastructure and strict safety regulations for fuel storage. Moreover, the region's strong market growth is also largely due to the growing use of composite cylinders in cutting-edge applications like hydrogen storage.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Composite Cylinder Market include ALAMAN Gas Cylinders Manufacturing LLC, Hexagon Composites ASA, Aburi Composites Inc, Faber Industries S.p.A, Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA., Luxfer Gas Cylinders Inc, Worthington Cylinders Inc, Sinoma, AMS Composite Cylinders Inc, Time Technoplast Limited, Quantum Technologies Inc, Santek Equipments Pvt Ltd, Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited, Uttam Cylinders Private Limited and BTIC America Corp.
In April 2025, Drager, an international leader in medical and safety technology, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the Non-Expendable (NX) Equipment Program. This agreement covers surgical lighting and equipment boom systems to support operating room (OR) and other environments within VA medical facilities, making them available to order via VHA's National Equipment Catalog (NEC).
In May 2024, Hexagon Composites ASA announces the signing of two definitive agreements with Worthington Enterprises. Worthington Enterprises will acquire 100% of Hexagon Ragasco at an enterprise value of NOK 1,050 million. Depending on the full year 2024 performance of Hexagon Ragasco, the value may be adjusted between minus NOK 50 million to plus NOK 100 million.
In May 2024, Luxfer Gas Cylinders announced it has been awarded a clean technology grant from Alberta Innovates Hydrogen Centre of Excellence to support the development of a new Type 4 700 bar hydrogen cylinder. Luxfer will use the Alberta Innovates grant to develop a polymer-lined high pressure hydrogen cylinder that reduces the number of components and amount of time to manufacture while also having the capability of storing gaseous pressure up to 700 bar (10,000 psi).