Smaller Marine Crafts Expected to Drive Composites Usage
13-Feb-2013
North America
Market Research
NBAD-01-00-00-00
CM00086-NA-MR_00388
This study covers the global marine composites market; composites are used to achieve weight reduction in recreational marine crafts amid fuel efficiency requirements and operating cost concerns. The research includes a market overview, manufacturing trends, and market drivers and restraints for growth. Moreover, it examines pricing, demand, and application trends. Furthermore, it offers an in-depth analysis of advanced fibre properties, prevalent fabrication methods, and resin systems used in marine vessels. The market is broken down into two segments: CFRP and GFRP. The base year is 2011 with forecasts running through 2018.
Executive Summary
Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements
Executive Summary—CEO’s Perspective
Market Overview—Definitions
Market Overview—Key Questions This Study Will Attempt to Answer
Market Overview—Segmentation
Market Overview—Segmentation (continued)
Market Overview—Segmentation (continued)
Carbon Fibre—Definition
Properties and Applications of PAN-based Carbon Fibre
Glass Fibre—Definitions
Properties and Applications of Glass Fibre
Advanced Fibres versus Other Materials
Advanced Fibres versus Other Materials (continued)
Advanced Fibres versus Other Materials (continued)
Comparative Analysis of Advanced Fibres
Common Resin Matrices Used in Marine Applications
Common Foam Core Materials Used in Marine Applications
Manufacturing Cycle for Fibre-reinforced Plastic Parts
Key Fabrication Methods for Marine FRP Parts
Key Fabrication Methods for Marine FRP Parts (continued)
Open Moulding vs. Closed Moulding
Future Material and Technology Trends
Future Material and Technology Trends (continued)
Drivers and Restraints
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Market Engineering Measurements
Forecast Assumptions
Forecast Assumption I: Slowdown in Global GDP Growth
Forecast Assumption II: Positive Growth Outlook in Recreational Boat Demand
Forecast Assumption III: Growing Cost-competitiveness of Composite Marine Structures
Forecast Assumption III: Growing Cost-competitiveness of Composite Marine Structures (continued)
Forecast Assumption III: Growing Cost-competitiveness of Composite Marine Structures (continued)
Total Marine Composites Market—Volume Forecast
Total Marine Composites Market—Revenue Forecast
Volume and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Total Marine Composites Market—Pricing Trends and Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
Total Marine Composites Market—Split between Fibres
Total Marine Composites Market—Split between Resins
Total Marine Composites Market—Regional Split
Companies Active in the Marine Composites Value Chain
Competitive Analysis—Market Share
Market Share Analysis
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment
Marine CFRP Segment Breakdown
Marine CFRP Segment—Market Engineering Measurements
Marine CFRP Segment—Volume and Revenue Forecast
Marine CFRP Segment—Volume and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Marine CFRP Segment—Pricing Trends and Forecast
Marine CFRP Segment—Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
Marine CFRP Segment—Percent Volume by Carbon Fibre and Resin Matrix
Marine CFRP Segment—Carbon Fibre Volume and Revenue Forecast
Marine CFRP Segment—Percent Volume Split Among Resins Matrix
Marine CFRP Segment—Resin Volume and Revenue Forecast
Marine CFRP Segment—Resin Growth Opportunity Analysis
Marine CFRP Segment—Market Share Based on Carbon Fibre Capacity
Marine CFRP Segment—Products
Marine GFRP Segment Breakdown
Marine GFRP Segment—Market Engineering Measurements
Marine GFRP Segment—Volume and Revenue Forecast
Marine GFRP Segment—Volume and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Marine GFRP Segment—Pricing Trends and Forecast
Marine GFRP Segment—Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
Marine GFRP Segment—Percent Volume by Glass Fibre and Resins
Marine GFRP Segment—Glass Fibre Volume and Revenue Forecast
Marine GFRP Segment—Percent Volume Split Among Resins
Marine GFRP Segment—Resin Volume and Revenue Forecast
Marine GFRP Segment—Resin Growth Opportunity Analysis
Marine GFRP Segment—Products
Marine Foam Core Materials Segment Breakdown
Marine Foam Core Materials Segment—Market Engineering Measurements
Marine Foam Core Materials Segment—Volume and Revenue Forecast
Marine Foam Core Materials Segment—Volume and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Marine Foam Core Materials Segment—Pricing Trends and Forecast
Marine Foam Core Materials Segment—Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
Marine Foam Core Materials Segment—Percent Volume Split
Marine Foam Core Materials Segment—Growth Opportunity Analysis
Marine Foam Core Materials Segment—Products
The Last Word—Three Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Market Engineering Methodology
List of Other Companies
Additional Sources of Information on Plastics and Composites Market
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