Global Composites Cylinder Market Size By Fiber Type (Glass Fiber Composites, Carbon Fiber Composites), By Tank Type (Type II, Type III), By End-Use Industry (Aerospace And Defense, Wind Energy), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Composites Cylinder Market Size And Forecast

Composites Cylinder Market size was valued at USD 0.879 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.38 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.40% during the forecast period 2026-2032.

The main reason behind this rise is the high demand for lightweight storage options and the increase in the number of cars operating on natural gas. These cylinders are made of composite-polymer material and housed in a plastic casing. Composite cylinders are designed in such a manner that they can be operated in different weather conditions. The market for composite cylinders will be driven by the growing demand in sectors like aerospace and defense, automotive, infrastructure, and wind energy. The prominent reason for the increase in the Composites Cylinder Market is the increase in urbanization and a rise in per capita income. Also with the advantage of the ease of handling and explosion-bearing capacity, the commercial environment will adopt and increase the use of composite cylinders. One of the benefits of composite cylinders is that it has a translucent body structure which allows the user to see the volume of gas.

Global Composites Cylinder Market Definition

The composite cylinder is composed of advanced polymeric and composite materials, which amplify its quality, design, and safety. LPG cylinders are composites of helically woven fiber and resin. This property leads to the transition to a new generation of technology, with the benefit of being recyclable and UV resistant. The composites business is predicted to rise as a result of increased demand from the wind energy, aerospace & defense, and automotive sector. This cylinder is considered a good alternative to conventional metal cylinders due to its lightweight and easy handling capabilities.

One of its precedences is it exhibits high resistance against corrosion and UV light and is used for gas storage with advanced explosion-proof technology. It is mainly used extensively and finds its application in industrial, leisure activities, and for home users. The significant attribute for market expansion is used in a variety of domestic commercial applications, including camping, calefaction, caravans, transportation, agriculture, hot air balloons, construction, hospitality, barbecues, and fishing.

Although in everyday life major use of LPG is used in the kitchen as composite LPG cylinders, other applications of the composite cylinder are in automobiles with the increase in demand for Type IV composite cylinders is important in the market's growth. In 2019, for the very first time, the composite cylinder was used in the railway as a fuel alternative.

Global Composites Cylinder Market Overview

Composite cylinders can be replaced in place of steel cylinders as they are UV-protected, lightweight non-corrosive, and explosion-proof in nature. Hence transport of these cylinders has become easier owing to their low weight. This eventually helps to reduce transportation costs. These composite cylinders are also stain-resistant and translucent which indicates the amount of gas in the cylinder. The increase in urbanization and deposable income has led to an increase in demand for resources as a result the demand for composite cylinders in marketing is constantly increasing. Furthermore, within developing countries, the rise of composite cylinders is owing to a rise in demand for LPG cylinders.

In addition, the manufacturing of a composite cylinder is difficult and a high-tech procedure, due to which the price of composite cylinders is significantly more than that of a metal version. The Glass fiber variety of composite cylinder is applications in the building, wind energy, pipes, tanks, marine, and transportation industries on account of its properties such as strength, temperature, flexibility, heat, and moisture resistance, as well as some other properties like durability, stability, and low weight. Hence it is utilized in the automobile industry, in underbody systems, engine covers, deck lids, front-end modules, instrument panels, air ducts, and bumper beams.

In addition to various initiatives taken by the government to encourage the use of composite cylinders, it is expected to further increase in Composites Cylinder Market worldwide. In the Global Composites Cylinder Market carbon fibers, glass fibers, high-density polyethylene, and others are among the outer casing materials used. Among these, the high-density polyethylene category has recorded a larger penetration in outer casing materials in 2020 and is further expected to continue as the largest category shortly. The reason behind the larger penetration of high-density polyethylene is this property of lightweight and higher performance which contributes to the growth of this category in the market.

In 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a fall was witnessed in glass fiber composite manufacturing in countries like China and India. The reason behind this was to maintain social distancing between floor workers and engineers the glass fiber composites production was halted or it was slowed down. Thermosets led the composites industry in the resin type group, a reason of the stiff interlinking molecular structure, inert chemical composition, resistance to UV, and chemical attacks the thermoset composites are comparatively low in maintenance and are extremely durable. They are most used in automotive, wind energy, aerospace, military, pipes, and tanks, industries that witnessed a fall as a result of COVID-19.

Global Composites Cylinder Market: Segmentation Analysis

The Global Composites Cylinder Market is Segmented on the basis of Fiber Type, Tank Type, End-Use Industry, And Geography.

Composites Cylinder Market, By Fiber Type

• Glass Fiber Composites
• Carbon Fiber Composites
• Natural Fiber Composites
• Other Fiber Composites

Based on Fiber Type, the market is segmented into Glass Fiber Composites, Carbon Fiber Composites, Natural Fiber Composites, and Other Fiber Composites. During the forecast period, Glass Fiber Composites are expected to dominate the growth of the worldwide composite cylinder market. Different manufacturing processes have been used to create glass fiber composites. As a result, they are frequently used in numerous applications. Strong strength, stiffness, flexibility, and chemical resistance are only a few of glass fibers' excellent features.

Composites Cylinder Market, By Tank Type

• Type II
• Type III
• Type IV

Based on Tank Type, the market is segmented into Type II, Type III, and Type IV. The type III gas cylinders are thin and lightweight aluminum liners and are fully overwrapped with carbon composite, they offer significant weight savings over Type II cylinders. They are the largest segment by value and whereas Type IV is by volume. Type IV gas cylinders are made primarily from carbon composite, with a polymer liner and they are the lightest and most expensive cylinders in the market. The reason behind the type IV cylinder is the growing demand for lightweight cylinders and emerging trends in the market.

Composites Cylinder Market, By End-Use Industry

• Aerospace & Defense
• Wind Energy
• Transportation
• Construction & Infrastructure
• Marine
• Pipes & Tanks
• Electrical & Electronics
• Others

Based on End-Use Industry, the market is segmented into Aerospace & Defense, Wind Energy, Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure, Marine, Pipes & Tanks, Electrical & Electronics, and Others. Within the end-use industry, the transportation sector will remain the largest end-use industry by value and gas carrier and also by storage volume. This segment is also expected to witness the highest growth among the end-user industry segment due to the unavailability of proper gas pipeline infrastructure and an increase in demand for bulk transportation. The reason behind this is the unavailability of proper gas pipeline infrastructure in developing countries.

Composites Cylinder Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world
• On the basis of Regional Analysis, The Global Composites Cylinder Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia Pacific has the largest region by value and volume. The major reason behind this rise in the region is the high growth in construction, transportation, and the electrical and electronics segments. Some of the major drivers for growth are infrastructure development, Increasing automotive production, and high growth in construction.

Key Players

The "Global Composites Cylinder Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Owens Corning, Toray Industries, Inc., Teijin Limited, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Hexcel Corporation, SGL Group, Nippon Electrical Glass Co. Ltd., Koninklijke Ten Cate BV., Huntsman International LLC., Solvay.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In May 2021, Toray Industries, Inc., will start selling the Torayvino Branch household water purifier exclusively in Japan. The company debuted the Torayvino brand in 1986 when it brought out a countertop water purifier employing hollow fiber membrane filters. The Torayvino Branch is Japan's first water purification system to allow switching between tap and purified water by simply lifting a faucet lever.
• In May 2021, Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it will launch the Toraysee Bento Box Pre-Washing Cloth exclusively in Japan in mid-May. This 7.5cm x 10cm item will retail at ¥200, including tax. The ultra-fine fibers of this cloth easily remove stuck-on rice and grease from these Japanese lunch boxes when pre-washing under tap water. This item will be available at supermarkets and drugstores and online and Toray shops around the nation.
• In May 2021, Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it has received words of gratitude from the National Health Security Agency of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Guinea for contributing to the Collaboration Program for Personal Protective Clothing (coverall) for infection control that helped the nation bolster its measures against infectious diseases. Toray and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) launched that initiative in 2019, completing its mission in January this year.
• In December 2020, Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it has developed Eco use (pronounced Eco-Use) polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films. It succeeded in constructing a recycling system by collecting used films from electronic component applications and recovering eco-friendly films which help materialize a sustainable economy. The company aims to launch full-fledged sales of the new product after setting up an annual production capacity of 2,500 metric tons.
• In January 2020, Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it completed procedures to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Alva Sweden AB, a manufacturer of cushions for automotive airbag systems, on January 7. Toray announced its intention to make this purchase on August 28, 2019.
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