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先進複合材料預浸料市場預測至2032年：按纖維類型、樹脂類型、性能、最終用戶和地區分類的全球分析

Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Fiber Type, Resin Type, Property, End User, and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據 Stratistics MRC 的研究，預計到 2025 年，全球先進複合材料預浸料市場價值將達到 90 億美元，到 2032 年將達到 147 億美元，預測期內複合年成長率為 7.3%。

先進複合材料預浸料是一種纖維增強材料，預先浸漬了精確配比的樹脂，用於製造高強度、輕質的結構件。它們廣泛應用於航太、風力發電、汽車和國防等領域，在這些領域，性能重量比至關重要。預浸料具有纖維取向一致、樹脂含量可控和優異的機械性能，從而在高性能應用中提高耐久性、燃油效率和設計柔軟性。

航太領域對輕量材料的需求

航太業為提高燃油效率和減少排放氣體做出的努力，推動了對輕質複合材料預浸料的需求。碳纖維預浸料具有優異的強度重量比，使飛機製造商能夠在不影響安全性的前提下，設計出更輕的機身、機翼和內部結構。隨著航空公司和國防項目將永續性和性能置於優先地位，預浸料正成為下一代飛機設計的關鍵組成部分。預計這種需求將繼續成為重要的成長要素，進一步鞏固預浸料市場在航太應用領域的戰略重要性。

材料和倉儲高成本

儘管先進複合複合材料預浸料的應用日益廣泛，高成本仍是限制其普及的一大因素。生產製造需要專用設備、受控環境和精確的樹脂轉注工藝，所有這些都增加了生產成本。此外，預浸料必須冷藏保管以維持其保存期限，這又增加了物流和營運成本。這些經濟負擔限制了中小型製造商進入該領域，減緩了其在成本敏感型行業的滲透速度，並使其難以被廣泛採用，儘管其性能優勢顯著。

風力發電和電動車的發展

風力發電和電動車的蓬勃發展為複合材料預浸料帶來了巨大的發展機會。在風力發電領域，碳纖維預浸料可用於製造更長、更輕的渦輪葉片，從而提高效率並降低維護成本。在電動車領域，預浸料可用於支撐輕量化結構部件，從而提升電池續航里程和安全性。隨著世界各國向可再生能源和電氣化轉型，對高性能預浸料的需求預計將大幅成長。這一趨勢將使市場受益於各行業以永續性為導向的投資。

低成本複合材料替代方案

市場面臨其他低成本複合材料的競爭，例如玻璃纖維複合材料和熱塑性複合材料。這些替代材料在汽車和工業應用領域極具吸引力，因為它們以更低的價格提供了足夠的強度和耐久性。成本壓力不斷增加，尤其是在新興市場，可能會促使製造商選擇更便宜的替代品而不是優質預浸材。這種趨勢可能會限制預浸料在非關鍵應用領域的成長潛力，迫使預浸材製造商透過創新和性能差異化來提升產品性能。

新冠疫情的影響

新冠疫情擾亂了供應鏈，減少了航太產品的產量，並暫時抑制了複合材料預浸料的需求。然而，民用航空的復甦和對可再生能源投資的重新成長正在重振市場動能。疫情也加速了輕量材料在醫療設備和行動解決方案領域的應用。疫情過後，市場可望受益於應用領域的多元化和更具韌性的供應鏈策略，從而增強其長期成長前景，即便麵臨短期挫折。

預計在預測期內，碳纖維預浸料細分市場將佔據最大的市場佔有率。

由於碳纖維預浸料具有無與倫比的強度重量比，並在航太、汽車和風力發電領域中廣泛應用，預計在預測期內，碳纖維預浸料將佔據最大的市場佔有率。其高剛性、耐久性和抗疲勞性能使其成為關鍵任務應用的理想選擇。隨著各行業優先考慮輕量化和高性能，以及樹脂系統和製造流程的不斷創新，碳纖維預浸料將繼續佔據最大的市場佔有率。

預計在預測期內，環氧樹脂細分市場將呈現最高的複合年成長率。

預計在預測期內，環氧樹脂市場將保持最高的成長率，這主要得益於其多功能性和優異的黏合性能。其卓越的機械強度、耐化學性和熱穩定性使其成為航太和汽車預浸料的理想選擇。環氧樹脂配方技術的不斷進步提高了其耐久性並縮短了固化時間，進一步推動了其應用。隨著各行業尋求經濟高效且高性能的樹脂體系，預計環氧樹脂將推動複合材料預浸料應用領域的成長。

比最大的地區

預計亞太地區在預測期內將保持最大的市場佔有率，這主要得益於中國、日本和印度快速的工業化進程、不斷擴大的航太項目以及對風力發電的強勁投資。該地區的汽車產業也擴大採用複合材料預浸料，以滿足輕量化和排放氣體目標。政府主導的各項舉措以及不斷成長的研發投入預計將進一步鞏固亞太地區的主導地位，使其成為預測期內複合材料預浸料生產和消費的主要中心。

最高複合年成長率地區

在預測期內，北美地區預計將呈現最高的複合年成長率，這主要得益於航太、國防和汽車行業的強勁需求。主要預浸料生產商的存在，以及先進的研發能力，為技術的快速創新和應用提供了支援。政府對可再生能源計劃和電氣化舉措的資助也推動了成長。隨著該地區持續優先發展永續性和先進製造業，北美有望成為複合材料預浸料成長最快的市場。

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目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 摘要
  • 相關利益者
  • 調查範圍
  • 調查方法
  • 研究材料

第3章 市場趨勢分析

  • 促進要素
  • 抑制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 終端用戶分析
  • 新興市場
  • 新冠疫情的感染疾病

第4章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買方的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭對手之間的競爭

5. 全球先進複合材料預浸料市場（依纖維類型分類）

  • 碳纖維預浸料
  • 玻璃纖維預浸料
  • 醯胺纖維預浸料
  • 玄武岩纖維預浸料
  • 混合纖維預浸料
  • 其他

6. 全球先進複合材料預浸料市場（依樹脂類型分類）

  • 環氧樹脂
  • 酚醛樹脂
  • 聚醯亞胺樹脂
  • 雙馬來亞醯胺樹脂
  • 熱塑性樹脂

7. 全球先進複合材料預浸料市場（依性能分類）

  • 耐熱等級
  • 阻燃等級
  • 電導率水平
  • 抗衝擊等級
  • 吸濕率

8. 全球先進複合材料預浸料市場（依最終用戶分類）

  • 航太原始設備製造商
  • OEM
  • 能源公司
  • 國防部門
  • 運動用品製造商
  • 工業加工製造商

9. 全球先進複合材料預浸料市場（按地區分類）

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 其他南美國家
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲地區

第10章：重大進展

  • 協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
  • 併購
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務拓展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第11章 企業概況

  • Hexcel Corporation
  • Solvay SA
  • Toray Industries Inc.
  • Teijin Limited
  • SGL Carbon
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Group
  • Park Aerospace Corp.
  • Gurit Holding AG
  • Royal TenCate
  • Axiom Materials
  • Isola Group
  • Porcher Industries
  • Ventec International Group
  • AGY Holding Corp.
  • Chongqing Polycomp
  • Zoltek Corporation
  • PRF Composite Materials
Product Code: SMRC32847

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market is accounted for $9.0 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $14.7 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period. Advanced Composite Prepregs are fiber-reinforced materials pre-impregnated with precisely formulated resins, used to manufacture high-strength, lightweight structural components. They are extensively utilized in aerospace, wind energy, automotive, and defense sectors where performance-to-weight ratio is critical. Prepregs offer consistent fiber alignment, controlled resin content, and superior mechanical properties, enabling improved durability, fuel efficiency, and design flexibility in high-performance applications.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Lightweight material demand in aerospace

The aerospace industry's push for fuel efficiency and reduced emissions is driving demand for lightweight composite prepregs. Carbon fiber prepregs deliver superior strength-to-weight ratios, enabling aircraft manufacturers to design lighter fuselages, wings, and interior structures without compromising safety. As airlines and defense programs prioritize sustainability and performance, prepregs are becoming indispensable in next-generation aircraft designs. This demand is expected to remain a primary growth driver, reinforcing the market's strategic importance in aerospace applications.

Restraint:

High material and storage costs

Despite strong adoption, high costs associated with advanced composite prepregs remain a significant restraint. Manufacturing requires specialized equipment, controlled environments, and precise resin impregnation processes, all of which elevate production expenses. Additionally, prepregs must be stored under refrigeration to maintain shelf life, adding logistical and operational costs. These financial burdens limit accessibility for smaller manufacturers and slow penetration in cost-sensitive industries, creating challenges for widespread adoption despite their performance advantages.

Opportunity:

Wind energy and electric vehicle growth

The expansion of wind energy and electric vehicles presents major opportunities for composite prepregs. In wind energy, carbon fiber prepregs enable longer, lighter turbine blades that improve efficiency and reduce maintenance. In EVs, prepregs support lightweight structural components, enhancing battery range and safety. As governments worldwide push for renewable energy and electrification, demand for high-performance prepregs is expected to surge. This trend positions the market to benefit from sustainability-driven investments across multiple industries.

Threat:

Alternative low-cost composite materials

The market faces competition from alternative low-cost composite materials such as glass fiber composites and thermoplastic solutions. These substitutes offer adequate strength and durability at lower prices, making them attractive for automotive and industrial applications. As cost pressures intensify, especially in emerging markets, manufacturers may opt for cheaper alternatives over premium prepregs. This trend could limit growth potential in non-critical applications, challenging prepreg producers to differentiate through innovation and performance.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and reduced aerospace production, temporarily slowing demand for composite prepregs. However, recovery in commercial aviation and renewed investments in renewable energy have reignited market momentum. The pandemic also accelerated the adoption of lightweight materials in medical equipment and mobility solutions. Post-pandemic, the market is expected to benefit from diversified applications and increased resilience in supply chain strategies, reinforcing long-term growth prospects despite short-term setbacks.

The carbon fiber prepregs segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The carbon fiber prepregs segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to their unmatched strength-to-weight ratio and widespread use in aerospace, automotive, and wind energy. Their ability to deliver high stiffness, durability, and fatigue resistance makes them the preferred choice for mission-critical applications. As industries prioritize lightweighting and performance, carbon fiber prepregs continue to capture the largest market share, supported by ongoing innovations in resin systems and manufacturing processes.

The epoxy resins segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the epoxy resins segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, driven by their versatility and superior bonding properties. They offer excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and thermal stability, making them ideal for aerospace and automotive prepregs. Continuous advancements in epoxy formulations are enhancing durability and reducing curing times, further boosting adoption. As industries demand cost-effective yet high-performance resin systems, epoxy resins are expected to lead growth across composite prepreg applications.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, supported by rapid industrialization, expanding aerospace programs, and strong wind energy investments in China, Japan, and India. The region's automotive sector is also increasingly adopting composite prepregs to meet lightweighting and emission reduction targets. Government-backed initiatives and rising R&D investments further strengthen Asia Pacific's leadership, positioning it as the dominant hub for composite prepreg production and consumption during the forecast period.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR driven by strong demand from aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. The presence of leading prepreg manufacturers, coupled with advanced R&D capabilities, supports rapid innovation and adoption. Government funding for renewable energy projects and electrification initiatives is also fueling growth. As the region continues to prioritize sustainability and advanced manufacturing, North America is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing market for composite prepregs.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Advanced Composite Prepregs Market include Hexcel Corporation, Solvay S.A., Toray Industries Inc., Teijin Limited, SGL Carbon, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Park Aerospace Corp., Gurit Holding AG, Royal TenCate, Axiom Materials, Isola Group, Porcher Industries, Ventec International Group, AGY Holding Corp., Chongqing Polycomp, Zoltek Corporation and PRF Composite Materials.

Key Developments:

In November 2025, Hexcel Corporation expanded its HexPly(R) prepreg portfolio with new epoxy and BMI resin systems designed for next-generation aerospace structures, offering improved toughness and high-temperature performance for civil aircraft and defense programs.

In October 2025, Solvay S.A. introduced bio-based thermoplastic prepregs aimed at sustainable automotive and aerospace applications, reinforcing its commitment to circularity and reducing carbon footprints across composite manufacturing.

In September 2025, Toray Industries Inc. announced advancements in thermoplastic prepregs for lightweight automotive components, targeting electric vehicle platforms to improve efficiency and extend driving range.

Fiber Types Covered:

  • Carbon Fiber Prepregs
  • Glass Fiber Prepregs
  • Aramid Fiber Prepregs
  • Basalt Fiber Prepregs
  • Hybrid Fiber Prepregs
  • Other Fiber Types

Resin Types Covered:

  • Epoxy Resins
  • Phenolic Resins
  • Polyimide Resins
  • Bismaleimide Resins
  • Thermoplastic Resins

Properties Covered:

  • Temperature Resistance Class
  • Flame Retardancy Grade
  • Electrical Conductivity Level
  • Impact Resistance Tier
  • Moisture Absorption Rate

End Users Covered:

  • Aerospace OEMs
  • Automotive Manufacturers
  • Energy Companies
  • Defense Sector
  • Sports Goods Manufacturers
  • Industrial Fabricators

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 End User Analysis
  • 3.7 Emerging Markets
  • 3.8 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market, By Fiber Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Carbon Fiber Prepregs
  • 5.3 Glass Fiber Prepregs
  • 5.4 Aramid Fiber Prepregs
  • 5.5 Basalt Fiber Prepregs
  • 5.6 Hybrid Fiber Prepregs
  • 5.7 Other Fiber Types

6 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market, By Resin Type

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Epoxy Resins
  • 6.3 Phenolic Resins
  • 6.4 Polyimide Resins
  • 6.5 Bismaleimide Resins
  • 6.6 Thermoplastic Resins

7 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market, By Property

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Temperature Resistance Class
  • 7.3 Flame Retardancy Grade
  • 7.4 Electrical Conductivity Level
  • 7.5 Impact Resistance Tier
  • 7.6 Moisture Absorption Rate

8 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market, By End User

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Aerospace OEMs
  • 8.3 Automotive Manufacturers
  • 8.4 Energy Companies
  • 8.5 Defense Sector
  • 8.6 Sports Goods Manufacturers
  • 8.7 Industrial Fabricators

9 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market, By Geography

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 North America
    • 9.2.1 US
    • 9.2.2 Canada
    • 9.2.3 Mexico
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.2 UK
    • 9.3.3 Italy
    • 9.3.4 France
    • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 9.4 Asia Pacific
    • 9.4.1 Japan
    • 9.4.2 China
    • 9.4.3 India
    • 9.4.4 Australia
    • 9.4.5 New Zealand
    • 9.4.6 South Korea
    • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 9.5 South America
    • 9.5.1 Argentina
    • 9.5.2 Brazil
    • 9.5.3 Chile
    • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 9.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 9.6.2 UAE
    • 9.6.3 Qatar
    • 9.6.4 South Africa
    • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

  • 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 10.3 New Product Launch
  • 10.4 Expansions
  • 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

  • 11.1 Hexcel Corporation
  • 11.2 Solvay S.A.
  • 11.3 Toray Industries Inc.
  • 11.4 Teijin Limited
  • 11.5 SGL Carbon
  • 11.6 Mitsubishi Chemical Group
  • 11.7 Park Aerospace Corp.
  • 11.8 Gurit Holding AG
  • 11.9 Royal TenCate
  • 11.10 Axiom Materials
  • 11.11 Isola Group
  • 11.12 Porcher Industries
  • 11.13 Ventec International Group
  • 11.14 AGY Holding Corp.
  • 11.15 Chongqing Polycomp
  • 11.16 Zoltek Corporation
  • 11.17 PRF Composite Materials

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Fiber Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Carbon Fiber Prepregs (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Glass Fiber Prepregs (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Aramid Fiber Prepregs (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Basalt Fiber Prepregs (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Hybrid Fiber Prepregs (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Other Fiber Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Resin Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Epoxy Resins (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Phenolic Resins (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Polyimide Resins (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Bismaleimide Resins (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Thermoplastic Resins (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Property (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Temperature Resistance Class (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Flame Retardancy Grade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Electrical Conductivity Level (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Impact Resistance Tier (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Moisture Absorption Rate (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Aerospace OEMs (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Automotive Manufacturers (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Energy Companies (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Defense Sector (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Sports Goods Manufacturers (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Advanced Composite Prepregs Market Outlook, By Industrial Fabricators (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.