Rail Composites Market Size
-->Rail Composites Market to surpass USD 2.2 billion by 2031 from USD 1.4 billion in 2021 at a CAGR of 5.8% in the coming years, i.e., 2021-31.
Composite materials are being used in the railway sector worldwide, where performance enhancement is vital. Railway composites allow substantial flexibility in train design and help in the optimization of train performance. Railways have employed composites because they meet their demanding standards. Due to its good performance in harsh situations such as high temperature, moisture, pressure, corrosion, high stress, and possessing fire retarding qualities, composites have become indispensable in engineering designs.
Market Highlights
Rail Composites market is expected to project a notable CAGR of 5.8% in 2031.
Government initiatives across countries to begin on a significant number of projects and supply industry-oriented rail composites are driving the global rail composites market. Furthermore, rising energy prices and the implementation of strict environmental rules are pushing the need for significant improvements in the performance of engineering and manufacturing materials.
Global Rail Composites: Segments
Interior segment to grow with the highest CAGR during 2021-31
Global Rail Composites Market is fragmented by application into interior and exterior. Interior components are in high demand. The key driver expected to grow the interior segment during the projection period is an increase in demand for high performance, fire retardant materials with good aesthetic features. During the forecast period, the global rail composites market is expected to benefit from decreased rail composite processing costs and shorter cycle times.
Glass fiber segment to grow with the highest CAGR during 2021-31
Global Rail Composites market is segmented by fiber type into glass fiber composite, carbon fiber composite, and other composite. Glass fiber composite rail composites were the most popular type of rail composites all over the world. The above-mentioned rail composite materials have better qualities than traditional materials. They're also malleable, allowing them to be sculpted into any shape. Because of its light weight, the carbon fiber composite segment is expected to grow rapidly.
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Numerous government initiatives
Government initiatives across countries to begin on a significant number of projects and supply industry-oriented rail composites are driving the global rail composites market. Furthermore, rising energy prices and the implementation of strict environmental rules are pushing the need for significant improvements in the performance of engineering and manufacturing materials.
Strict quality criteria
Rail composites combine mechanical qualities with a pleasing artistic value. Rail composites, as a result, have been identified as viable materials for the worldwide transportation industry. Due to the adoption of strict quality criteria, demand and consumption of rail composites are likely to increase dramatically in the near future.
Restraint
Lack of railway infrastructure
The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the composite industry's growth and supply chain bottlenecks, as well as a dearth of railway infrastructure in a few countries including Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand, as well as resin difficulties in their FST performance, are all impeding the market's growth.
Global Rail Composites:
Key Players
- 3A Composites Holding AG (Schweiter Technologies AG)
Company Overview, Business Strategy, Key Product Offerings, Financial Performance, Key Performance Indicators, Risk Analysis, Recent Development, Regional Presence, SWOT Analysis
- AIM Altitude (AVIC International Aero-Development Corporation)
- Dartford Composites Ltd.
- FDC Composites Inc.
- Gurit Holding AG
- Hexcel Corporation
- Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V.
- Teijin Limited
- Toray Industries Inc.
- TPI Composites Inc.
- Other Prominent Players
Global Rail Composites: Regions
Global Rail Composites market is segmented based on regional analysis into five major regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. Asia Pacific accounted for XX percent of the market in 2021, and the region is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX percent over the next decade. Due to the increased use of rail composites in the transportation industry in Asia Pacific over the last decade, the region has dominated the worldwide rail composites market. During the foreseeable period, this tendency is expected to continue. Due to the availability of low-cost labour and a strong demand for materials that provide long-term service, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced wear and tear resistance, China, India, and Japan are expected to be significant nations in the rail composites market. Railway composites save energy and money in the long run.
Impact of Covid-19 on Rail Composites Market
COVID-19 had a negative impact on the market in 2021. The transportation business has been badly damaged by the pandemic. The travel restrictions put in place to stop the virus from spreading impeded businesses' ability to transport clients from all over the world and limited their freedom of movement.
Global Rail Composites is further segmented by region into:
- North America Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – United States and Canada
- Latin America Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Rest of Latin America
- Europe Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, NORDIC, Russia, Turkey and Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – India, China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia and Rest of APAC
- Middle East and Africa Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – North Africa, Israel, GCC, South Africa and Rest of MENA
Global Rail Composites report also contains analysis on:
Rail Composites Segments:
- By Application
- Interior
- exterior
- By Fiber type
- glass fiber composite
- carbon fiber composite
- other composite
- Rail Composites Dynamics
- Rail Composites Size
- Supply & Demand
- Current Trends/Issues/Challenges
- Competition & Companies Involved in the Market
- Value Chain of the Market
- Market Drivers and Restraints
Rail Composites Market Report Scope and Segmentation
| Report Attribute | Details |
| Market size value in 2021 | USD 1.4 billion |
| Revenue forecast in 2031 | USD 2.2 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.8% from 2021 to 2031 |
| Base year for estimation | 2020 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million and CAGR from 2021 to 2031 |
| Report coverage | Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
| Segments covered | Fiber type , Application and Region |
| Regional scope | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa (MEA) |
| Key companies profiled | 3A Composites Holding AG (Schweiter Technologies AG), AIM Altitude (AVIC International Aero-Development Corporation), Dartford Composites Ltd., FDC Composites Inc., Gurit Holding AG, Hexcel Corporation, Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V., Teijin Limited, Toray Industries Inc. and TPI Composites Inc. , and Other Prominent Players. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
The Rail Composites Market size was estimated at USD 2.2 billion by 2031 from USD 1.4 billion in 2021
Key players: 3A Composites Holding AG (Schweiter Technologies AG), AIM Altitude (AVIC International Aero-Development Corporation), Dartford Composites Ltd., FDC Composites Inc., Gurit Holding AG, Hexcel Corporation, Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V., Teijin Limited, Toray Industries Inc. and TPI Composites Inc. , and Other Prominent Players.
Interior segment and Glass fiber segment
Drivers: Numerous government initiatives, Strict quality criteria
Composite materials are being used in the railway sector worldwide, where performance enhancement is vital. Railway composites allow substantial flexibility in train design and help in the optimization of train performance.
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