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全球再生熱塑性複合材料市場:預測(至2032年)-依樹脂類型、回收技術、纖維類型、製程、應用和地區進行分析Recyclable Thermoset Composites Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Resin Type, Recycling Technology, Fiber Type, Technology, Application and By Geography |
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根據 Stratistics MRC 的一項研究,預計到 2025 年,全球再生熱塑性複合材料市場價值將達到 6.7278 億美元,到 2032 年將達到 11.1619 億美元,在預測期內複合年成長率為 7.5%。
再生熱塑性複合材料正引領環保高性能材料的新時代,它克服了傳統熱固性材料的關鍵缺陷:傳統熱固性材料一旦固化就無法重塑。這些創新材料採用動態化學網路或可逆交聯技術,使得熱固性材料在其使用壽命結束後可以回收再利用。它們正被擴大應用於風力發電機葉片、汽車零件、飛機結構和建築構件等領域,以最大限度地減少廢棄物並降低對原生資源的依賴。儘管可回收利用,但它們仍保持著與傳統材料相同的強度、耐熱性和長期耐久性。此外,它們的應用還有助於建立循環製造體系,從而在充滿挑戰的工業環境中實現永續性。
根據 EURECOMP計劃摘要,“溶解法可以從纖維增強熱固性複合材料中去除高達 90% 的樹脂,回收含有有用化學物質的液體,並回收狀態良好的玻璃纖維。”
對永續和循環材料的需求日益成長
向環境友善生產的轉變正在顯著推動再生熱塑性複合材料的市場需求。儘管企業面臨越來越大的壓力,需要減少廢棄物並提高可回收性,但傳統的固性熱塑性材料由於其永久固化的特性,無法滿足這些要求。可再生熱塑性複合材料利用動態化學鍵克服了這一限制,使其能夠進行再加工和材料再利用。汽車、風能、航太、家用電子電器和建築等行業正在採用這些複合材料來減少浪費並節省原料。政府的永續性法規、碳減排目標和減少掩埋的努力進一步加速了這些複合材料的普及應用。憑藉其耐久性和報廢後的可回收性,這些複合材料符合循環經濟原則,並有助於各行業實現其環境目標。
製造成本高且難以大規模生產。
再生熱塑性複合材料市場面臨高昂的製造成本,難以與傳統熱固性樹脂競爭。生產這類材料需要先進的樹脂化學技術、專用催化劑、專用機械和回收基礎設施,所有這些都會增加整體生產成本。許多工廠不具備處理可再生熱固性系統的能力,迫使企業投入巨資升級設備和調整製程。小型製造商由於資金限制和投資回報期不確定,不願採用這些系統。原物料供應商短缺也加劇了成本上漲。在規模化生產普及、營運成本降低之前,成本挑戰可能會持續阻礙市場擴張。
風力發電及其在大型基礎設施中的日益成長的應用
可再生能源和大規模基礎設施建設為再生熱塑性複合材料提供了巨大的成長機會。傳統風力渦輪機葉片和結構部件的報廢處理面臨諸多挑戰,而可再生熱固性樹脂則能夠實現樹脂回收和材料再利用。全球對風能的投資以及綠色建設活動的日益普及,正在推動業界對耐用、輕質且可再生替代品的需求。這些複合材料具有耐候性、結構強度和長期可靠性,同時也能最大限度地減少廢棄物。永續建築項目和循環經濟政策也進一步促進了它們的應用。隨著風電場擴建和新基礎設施計劃優先考慮環保材料,可回收熱固性樹脂完全有能力取代傳統系統,並支持更環保的工程實踐。
現有熱塑性塑膠和複合材料的競爭
再生熱塑性複合材料的市場正受到可再生熱塑性塑膠和生物複合材料的強勁挑戰。熱塑性塑膠具有成本效益高、易於理解等優點,因為它們遇熱軟化,無需複雜的化學過程即可輕鬆進行再加工和再利用。生物複合材料利用天然填充材,環境影響小,因此正吸引具有環保意識的製造商的注意。這些競爭材料受益於成熟的供應鏈、回收設施和技術標準,從而擁有商業性優勢。如果可再生熱固性塑膠無法展現出更優異的性能或經濟效益,客戶可能會繼續選擇熱塑性塑膠和生物複合材料,因為這些材料已經能夠支持大規模的永續生產。
新冠疫情對再生熱塑性複合材料市場產生了正面和負面的雙重影響。封鎖和運輸限制導致樹脂、固化劑和再生添加劑的供應延遲,造成生產成本上升和交貨期延長。包括汽車和航空航太在內的主要感染疾病產業經歷了停工和減產,暫時降低了材料消費量。然而,疫情也提升了全球對循環材料和減少廢棄物策略的關注度,推動了對可再生熱固性材料的研究。風電裝置容量的持續成長也為複合材料帶來了穩定的需求。隨著各產業的復甦和各國政府對永續永續性的重視,預計在後疫情時代,可再生熱固性材料解決方案的應用將加速成長。
預計在預測期內,環氧樹脂細分市場將佔據最大的市場佔有率。
由於環氧樹脂具有優異的強度、韌性、耐環境性和與化學回收的兼容性,預計在預測期內,環氧樹脂細分市場將佔據最大的市場佔有率。環氧樹脂性能可靠,使用壽命長,廣泛應用於風力發電機葉片、飛機結構、汽車零件、電子產品及船舶零件等眾多領域。可回收環氧樹脂配方允許樹脂網路被拆解和再加工,幫助各行業回收高價值部件,而不是將其報廢。其可靠的黏合性、熱穩定性和抗疲勞性使其在需要長期安全性的應用中具有優勢。在永續性計劃日益增多的背景下,環氧基可回收熱固性樹脂被認為是實現循環生產目標的理想選擇。
預計在預測期內,化學回收領域將實現最高的複合年成長率。
預計在預測期內,化學回收領域將呈現最高的成長率,這主要得益於其能夠透過化學方法分解固化樹脂中的鍵並回收原料。與機械加工方法(會導致回收產品品質下降)不同,化學技術能夠回收性能接近原始等級的纖維和樹脂。溶劑處理、熱解和催化反應等技術可將固化複合材料轉化為可用於製造新零件的可重複利用原料。高性能產業正在採用化學回收技術來減少廢棄物並實現循環經濟目標。隨著環境標準的日益嚴格以及企業對綠色製造解決方案需求的不斷成長,化學回收正成為實現熱固性材料真正閉合迴路回收的理想長期解決方案。
由於歐洲地區擁有先進的永續性框架和對循環製造的堅定承諾,預計該地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。該地區的汽車、航太、船舶和風能產業正在積極向可再生材料轉型,以滿足環境標準和產業認證要求。政府推行的減少廢棄物、生態設計和綠色技術投資等舉措,進一步推動了高性能零件中可再生熱固性樹脂的應用。大學、製造商和複合材料加工商之間的合作,使歐洲成為可擴展回收解決方案的領先中心,確保該地區在可回收熱固性技術的工業應用方面保持領先。
由於製造業的快速成長以及對永續工程的日益重視,預計亞太地區在預測期內將實現最高的複合年成長率。汽車、風力發電、航太和船舶零件製造商正在採用可回收的熱固性樹脂,以滿足環保要求並減少消費後廢棄物。政府支持的清潔能源舉措和對輕量材料不斷成長的投資進一步推動了市場擴張。該地區的研究機構和複合材料製造商正致力於開發經濟實惠的樹脂化學技術和高效的化學回收系統,以促進其商業性化應用。在更強力的永續性政策、基礎設施建設和循環製造目標的推動下,亞太地區預計將繼續保持可回收熱固性材料市場成長最快的地位。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Recyclable Thermoset Composites Market is accounted for $672.78 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $1116.19 million by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. Recyclable thermoset composites introduce a new era of eco-efficient high-performance materials by overcoming the major drawback of standard thermosets, which permanently cure and cannot be reshaped. These innovative materials use dynamic chemical networks or reversible cross-links that allow thermosets to be recovered and reused after product end-life. They are increasingly chosen in wind turbine blades, automotive parts, aircraft structures, and building components to minimize waste and reduce reliance on virgin resources. Despite being recyclable, they retain strength, heat tolerance, and long-term durability similar to traditional options. Their adoption promotes circular manufacturing systems and makes sustainability achievable in demanding industrial environments.
According to the EURECOMP project summary, "solvolysis allows to remove up to 90% of the resin, to retrieve a liquid containing potentially interesting chemicals, and to recover glass fibres with a satisfactory aspect" from fibre-reinforced thermoset composites.
Rising demand for sustainable and circular materials
The shift toward environmentally responsible production strongly boosts the recyclable thermoset composites market. Companies are under growing pressure to reduce waste and improve recyclability, which conventional thermosets cannot offer due to permanent curing. Recyclable types overcome this limitation using dynamic chemical bonds that enable reprocessing and material reuse. Sectors such as automotive, wind power, aerospace, consumer electronics, and construction are adopting these composites to lower disposal volumes and conserve raw materials. Government sustainability rules, carbon-reduction targets, and landfill reduction initiatives further accelerate adoption. By providing durability with end-of-life recovery, these composites support circular economy principles and help industries achieve environmental goals.
High production costs and limited large-scale manufacturing
The recyclable thermoset composites market struggles with high manufacturing expenses, making it difficult to compete with traditional thermosets. Producing these materials requires advanced resin chemistries, unique catalysts, specialized machinery, and recycling infrastructure, all of which increase overall production costs. Many factories are not equipped to handle recyclable thermoset systems, forcing companies to invest heavily in equipment upgrades and process adjustments. Smaller manufacturers are hesitant to adopt them due to financial constraints and uncertain return on investment. Limited raw material suppliers also keep costs elevated. Until large-scale production becomes common and expense levels decline, cost challenges will continue affecting market expansion.
Growing use in wind energy and large-scale infrastructure
Renewable energy and large infrastructure development provide substantial growth prospects for recyclable thermoset composites. Conventional wind blades and structural components generate disposal challenges after retirement, but recyclable thermosets enable resin recovery and material reuse. With global investments in wind power and environmentally responsible construction, industries are searching for durable, lightweight, and recyclable alternatives. These composites offer weather resistance, structural toughness, and long-term reliability while minimizing waste. Sustainable building programs and circular-economy policies further strengthen adoption. As wind farms expand and new infrastructure projects prioritize eco-friendly materials, recyclable thermosets are well-positioned to replace conventional systems and support greener engineering practices.
Competition from established thermoplastics and bio-composites
The market for recyclable thermoset composites is threatened by the strong position of recyclable thermoplastics and bio-composites. Thermoplastics are easier to reprocess since they soften under heat and can be reused without complex chemical steps, making them cost-effective and well-understood. Bio-composites attract eco-oriented manufacturers because they utilize natural fillers and deliver lower environmental impact. These competing materials benefit from established supply networks, recycling facilities, and engineering standards, giving them a commercial advantage. If recyclable thermosets fail to demonstrate superior performance or economic benefits, customers may continue selecting thermoplastics or bio-composites that already support large-scale sustainable manufacturing.
Covid-19 influenced the recyclable thermoset composites market in both negative and positive ways. Lockdowns and transportation restrictions slowed the supply of resins, curing agents, and recycling additives, increasing production costs and causing delivery delays. Major end-use sectors, including automotive and aviation, experienced shutdowns or reduced manufacturing, temporarily lowering material consumption. At the same time, the pandemic strengthened global interest in circular materials and waste reduction strategies, encouraging research into recyclable thermosets. Wind power installations continued to advance, creating steady composite demand. As industries recover and governments prioritize sustainability, adoption of recyclable thermoset solutions is expected to grow more rapidly in the post-pandemic period.
The epoxy segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The epoxy segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to its excellent strength, toughness, and environmental resistance, combined with compatibility for chemical recycling. It is widely used across wind turbine blades, aircraft structures, automotive parts, electronics, and marine components because it offers dependable performance and long service life. Recyclable epoxy formulations allow the resin network to be broken down and reprocessed, helping industries recycle high-value parts instead of disposing of them. Its reliable adhesion, heat stability, and fatigue resistance give it an advantage in applications that require long-term safety. With growing sustainability commitments, epoxy-based recyclable thermosets are favored for meeting circular production goals.
The chemical recycling segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the chemical recycling segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate due to its ability to chemically unlock cured resin bonds and restore raw materials. Unlike mechanical methods that create lower-grade recycled products, chemical techniques recover fibers and resins with near-original performance characteristics. Technologies such as solvent-based processing, thermal depolymerization, and catalyst-assisted reactions help convert cured composites into reusable ingredients for new components. High-performance industries adopt chemical recycling to reduce waste and support circular economy targets. As environmental standards increase and companies seek greener manufacturing solutions, chemical recycling becomes an attractive long-term solution for true closed-loop recycling of thermoset materials.
During the forecast period, the Europe region is expected to hold the largest market share because of its advanced sustainability framework and strong commitment to circular manufacturing. The region's automotive, aerospace, marine, and wind power sectors actively shift toward recyclable materials to comply with environmental standards and industry certifications. Government initiatives promoting waste minimization, eco-design, and green technology investment further encourage companies to adopt recyclable thermosets in high-performance components. Collaboration between universities, manufacturers, and composite processors positions Europe as a major center for scalable recycling solutions, ensuring the region remains ahead in industrial deployment of recyclable thermoset technologies.
Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR due to booming production sectors and increasing focus on sustainable engineering. Automotive, wind energy, aerospace components, and marine parts manufacturers are adopting recyclable thermosets to meet environmental expectations and reduce end-of-life waste. Government-backed clean energy initiatives and growing investment in lightweight materials further stimulate market expansion. Research institutions and composite producers in the region are working on affordable resin chemistry and efficient chemical recycling systems, making commercial adoption easier. With stronger sustainability policies, infrastructure development, and circular manufacturing goals, Asia-Pacific continues progressing as the fastest-growing market for recyclable thermoset materials.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Recyclable Thermoset Composites Market include Connora Technologies, Covestro, Arkema, Aditya Birla Chemicals, BASF, Huntsman Corporation, Evonik Industries, SABIC, Adesso Advanced Materials Inc., Mobius Technologies GmbH, Northstar Recycling Company, Inc., Gr3n Recycling Inc, The Dow Chemical Company, EcoActiv Pty Ltd and Mallinda, LLC.
In August 2025, Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI derivates in Rayong, Thailand and Freeport, USA. The legal entities and sites were formerly part of the French aliphatics specialist Vencorex.
In June 2025, Aditya Birla Group expands US footprint with acquisition of Cargill's chemical facility. The agreement was finalised through Aditya Birla Chemicals (USA) Inc., a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd, further expanding the Indian conglomerate's diverse $15 billion US portfolio that includes Novelis and Birla Carbon.
In March 2025, Arkema signs a new Biomethane supply agreement with ENGIE. Arkema continues its transformation towards a more sustainable industrial model with the signing of a new, eight-year contract with ENGIE for the supply of biomethane for several Bostik sites in France.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.