Global Natural Fiber Composites Market is valued approximately USD XXX billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than XX% over the forecast period 2023-2030. Natural fiber composites (NFCs) are composite materials made from natural fibers such as wood, bamboo, flax, hemp, sisal, jute, kenaf, and coconut fibers, among others, and a polymeric matrix. They offer several advantages over traditional synthetic fiber composites, such as being renewable, biodegradable, cost-effective, and lightweight. NFCs are used in a wide range of applications, including automotive, construction, packaging, and consumer goods. For example, in the automotive industry, NFCs are used for interior components such as door panels and seat backs to reduce weight and improve sustainability. In construction, NFCs are used for decking, cladding, and roofing materials. The properties of NFCs can be improved by various methods, such as chemical treatments, mechanical processing, and the addition of nanomaterials. These modifications can enhance the strength, stiffness, and durability of the composite material. The key factor driving the market growth is rising demand from the automotive industry, and growing demand for bio-based composite materials owing to rising environmental concern, that anticipated to create the lucrative demand for the market during forecast period.
Moreover, the natural fiber composites offer an attractive solution for automakers looking for lightweight materials as they are made from renewable resources, have a lower carbon footprint, and can offer comparable strength and stiffness to traditional materials like fiberglass and carbon fiber composites. Thus, the rising automotive industry is anticipated to create the lucrative demand for the natural fiber composites owing rising its application in automotive sector. According to Statista, in 2020, the size of global automotive manufacturing industry was USD 2.71 trillion and the number increased significantly and reached USD 2.95 trillion in 2022. As a result, the rising automotive industry is projected to create the lucrative demand for the market. Additionally, rising use of natural fiber composites is anticipated to create the lucrative opportunity for the market during forecast period. However, the stringent regulations on wood composite products stifles market growth throughout the forecast period of 2023-2030.
The key regions considered for the Global Natural Fiber Composites Market study includes Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America dominated the market in 2022 owing to the presence of key market players, growing demand for biodegradable and lightweight products from the automotive industry, and rising demand in the construction industry in the region. Asia Pacific is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period, owing to factors such as rapid industrialization, rising disposable income and growing automotive and construction industry in the region is anticipated to support the market growth.
Major market player included in this report are:
Bcomp Ltd.
DuPont
Green Dot Bioplastics Inc.
JELU-WERK Josef Ehrler GmbH & Co. KG
Ehrler GmbH & Co. KG,
Lingrove Inc
Plasthill Oy
Polyvlies
Procotex
TECNARO GMBH
Recent Developments in the Market:
In October 2021, Mayco International and Green Dot Bioplastics Inc. are collaborated to acquire trim and scrap fibres for Natural Fibre Reinforced Plastic (NFRP), providing a sustainable alternative for waste produced during the production of automobile components.
Global Natural Fiber Composites Market Report Scope:
Historical Data – 2020 - 2021
Base Year for Estimation – 2022
Forecast period - 2023-2030
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segments Covered - Fiber Type, Technology, Application, Region
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analyst’s working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within countries involved in the study.
The report also caters detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it also incorporates potential opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
By Fiber Type:
Wood
Cotton
Flax
Kenaf
Hemp
Others
By Technology:
Injection Molding
Compression Molding
Others
By Application:
Automotive
Electronics
Construction
Others
By Region:
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa