Global Benzoxazine Prepreg Market - 2023-2030

Overview

Global Benzoxazine Prepreg Market reached US$ 83.2 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 127.8 million by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

The demand for benzoxazine prepreg has risen because to the growing need for lightweight, strong materials with improved efficiency in the production of aerospace components. The aviation manufacturing sector depends heavily on prepreg fibres because of their exceptional strength and low weight. Prepreg materials are becoming more and more popular because using lightweight composites instead of traditional materials helps create lighter aircraft that use less fuel, emit fewer emissions and use less material.

Companies use an improved production control strategy that targets prepreg part manufacturing in particular to encourage more prepreg uses by reducing manufacturing costs. Hexcel Corporation announced in 2021 to increase the capacity of its prepreg manufacturing at its Salt Lake City facility to meet the growing demand in the aerospace & defence industries for innovative materials.

In 2022, Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the highest CAGR in the global benzoxazine prepreg market covering over 20% of the market. The expansion of the aerospace sector in the region is attributed to the rising per capita income and population. Over the next 20 years, China would need 7,690 new aircraft valued at US$ 1.2 trillion, as estimated by Boeing Commercial Market Outlook 2018-2037.

Dynamics

Rising Demand from Automotive Industry

The market is expanding due to the rising demand for prepregs brought on by the expansion of the automobile sector. For example, Ford Motor Company produces rear suspension knuckles utilising prepregs and other components. In addition, businesses have been using fibre composite materials more and more in recent years to create lightweight, fuel-efficient automobiles. Vehicles are limited to extremely specialised applications that use processes with low output volumes.

As a result of its high strength-to-weight ratio, benzoxazine prepreg is a suitable option for applications where weight reduction and structural integrity are important. It is especially useful for items like the chassis, body panels and interior components. Benzoxazine-based composites' dampening qualities help automobiles operate better in terms of harshness, vibration and noise. It is important for improving comfort and the entire driving experience, which fuels consumer demand.

Excellent Properties of Benzoxazine Prepreg

The market for benzoxazine prepregs is being driven by a number of advantages in supply chain, processing and performance across the value chain. Increased resistance to flammability, low moisture absorption and high service temperature are examples of improved performance. Prepregs have been refined for use in automated procedures, such as automated fabrication outside of an autoclave and automated tape and fibre installation.

As benzoxazine self-extinguishes, it offers exceptional flame resistance and contributes to the lighter interior materials of aeroplanes. Benzoxazine was used as a matrix resin to address the issue of moisture absorption and the resulting loss of strength, which was a concern with traditional epoxy prepregs. Its feature, which allows it to be up to 20% stronger than traditional material, helps the reduction of aircraft weight.

High Costs and Complex Processing

In comparison to other resins, benzoxazine resins, which are used in the production of prepreg materials, makes it expensive. Benzoxazine prepreg's total cost prevents it from being widely used, particularly in situations where cost is a key consideration. During the manufacturing process, benzoxazine resins provide processing difficulties, such as issues with viscosity, curing durations and processability.

The difficulties have an impact on the production process and cost-efficiency. Furthermore, recycled composite material is more expensive than new composite material, due to which, the majority of composite materials end up in landfills. For example, 90% of composite waste in UK ends up in landfills, according to the National Composite Centre. Consequently, the difficulty of recycling will hamper the expansion of the market.

Segment Analysis

The global benzoxazine prepreg market is segmented based cure temperature, application and region.

Growing Demand from Aerospace Drives Market Growth

Aerospace is expected to drive the market demand with a share of about 1/3rd of the global market in 2022. Benzoxazine-based composites are used in engine components, where high temperatures are mostly encountered due to their capacity to retain their structural integrity at high temperatures. The use of benzoxazine prepreg in aerospace underscores its importance in creating lightweight, durable and high-performance materials for various aircraft components.

The demand for benzoxazine prepeg is expected to increase as the production rate of Lockheed Martin's F-35, an aircraft with high temperatures and rich composite materials, rises. R&D in advanced materials help in the evolution of benzoxazine resins and prepreg technology. Innovations aim to improve performance, reduce costs and expand the range of applications in aerospace.

Geographical Penetration

Strong Aerospace & Defense in North America

During the forecast period, North America is expected to be the dominant region in global benzoxazine prepreg market with over 1/3rd of the market. Defence organisations and large aircraft manufacturers like Lockheed Martin and Boeing have headquarters in this region. With their high strength-to-weight ratio and superior performance qualities, benzoxazine prepregs are widely employed in aerospace applications, including engine parts, interior components and aircraft structures.

U.S. market is driving the region's market's development. To increase the existing production rate, Lockheed Martin has established a second assembly office in Pinellas Park, Florida, in 2018, to produce its high-temperature composite-rich F-35 aircraft. U.S. government has a stock goal of 2,456 F-35 aircraft for U.S. Marine Corps, US Navy and Air Forces. It also have requirements from eight international partners, three global clients and expressions of interest from other countries.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include: Huntsman Corporation, Kaneka Aerospace (Henkel), Shikoku Chemicals, Bitrez, SHD Composites, ENEOS, Airtech Advanced Materials Group, Konishi Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd., ACO Pharm Co., LTD and Gurit Holding AG.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis:

The supply chain disruptions were caused by COVID-19, affecting the presence and access of raw materials, transportation and logistics. It impacted the production and distribution of benzoxazine prepreg. Many industries, including aerospace, automotive and electronics, which are major consumers of advanced materials like benzoxazine prepreg, saw reduced production and operations during the periods of economic slowdown.

It further led to delays in planned projects and investments in various industries. It influenced the demand for benzoxazine prepreg, which is often used in high-performance and advanced applications. The industries that use benzoxazine prepreg were significantly impacted by the pandemic. Reduced demand for air travel and changes in consumer behavior influenced the market for benzoxazine prepreg.

AI Impact

AI technologies boosts R&D processes by analyzing huge data to identify new formulations, manufacturing processes and applications for benzoxazine prepregs. It leads to the development of advanced and high-performance materials. AI algorithms helps in the design and optimization of benzoxazine prepregs by predicting material properties, analyzing molecular structures and recommending modifications to enhance performance.

It contributes in the creation of tailored materials with improved characteristics. AI helps in analyzing market trends, consumer behavior and economic indicators to provide accurate forecasts and predictions for the market demand of benzoxazine prepregs. It helps manufacturers to implement their production strategies and meet demands more effectively.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact

Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupted geopolitical stability and led to economic uncertainties. It affected investment decisions and the overall business environment, which indirectly impacts the demand for benzoxazine prepregs. Furthermore, the conflict also caused disruptions in the global supply chain, including raw material sourcing and transportation.

Benzoxazine prepregs rely on a steady supply of fibers and resins, which are affected by disruptions in the regions involved in the conflict. Any interruptions in the supply chain leads to price fluctuations and potential shortages, impacting the availability and cost of composite fiber prepregs. Europe also witnessed major increase in energy prices, which is likely to increase costs of benzoxazine prepreg production.

By Cure Temperature

• 180°C
• 185°C

By Application

• Automotive and Transportation
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Electronics
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• On May 2019, OOA Beta Prepreg was launched by Airtech Advanced Materials Group, one of the major manufacturers of composite tooling and vacuum bagging materials for prepreg/autoclave, resins infusion and wet lay-up processes. It is a novel benzoxazine formulation that can be processed autoclave or out of autoclave (OOA). OOA Beta Prepreg can be stored at room temperature for an extended period of time. It has an extremely high transition temperature of glass and low resin shrinkage while cure.
• On September 2019, SHD Composite Materials Inc., a UK-based manufacturer of advanced composite prepreg materials, debuted its Benzoxazine prepreg at the CAMX show in Anaheim. The Benzoxazine Tooling Prepreg (BX180-220) from SHD is intended for high temperature massive aerospace tooling uses in which temperature stability, long outlife and tool durability are critical.
• On August 2018, The California-based Zhonghua (Tokyo) company's wholly-owned subsidiary Kaneka Aerospace, LLC planned to manufacture high-performance thermosetting resin prepregs in U.S. Zhonghua Aerospace Co., Ltd. wants to produce carbon fibre prepreg in North America by using benzoxazine and other matrix resins in the industries it has purchased.

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