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Ceramic Matrix Composites Market Share

ID: MRFR//4587-CR | 223 Pages | Author: Chitranshi Jaiswal| April 2022

The Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for high-performance materials across various industries. As companies compete for a larger share of this burgeoning market, they deploy distinct market share positioning strategies to gain a competitive edge.

One prevalent strategy is product differentiation, wherein companies focus on developing unique and advanced CMC formulations. By investing in research and development, companies can create proprietary blends with superior properties, such as enhanced strength, heat resistance, and durability. This not only allows them to cater to specific industry needs but also establishes a niche market for their specialized CMC products. Differentiation strategies enable companies to command premium prices and build a loyal customer base, thereby securing a favorable market share position.

Another key strategy involves targeting specific industry segments. Recognizing the diverse applications of CMC across aerospace, automotive, energy, and other sectors, companies tailor their marketing and distribution efforts to cater to the unique requirements of each segment. For instance, a company may focus on developing CMC solutions specifically designed for high-temperature applications in the aerospace industry. By understanding the distinct needs of different sectors, companies can align their product offerings and marketing messages, effectively capturing market share within each targeted segment.

Collaboration and strategic partnerships represent yet another avenue for market share positioning in the CMC industry. Companies often forge alliances with research institutions, universities, or other industry players to leverage complementary expertise and resources. Collaborations can expedite product development, enhance technological capabilities, and provide access to new markets. By forming strategic partnerships, companies can establish themselves as key players within the CMC ecosystem, thereby strengthening their market share position.

Price competitiveness is a traditional but crucial strategy employed by companies in the CMC market. As the industry matures and production processes become more efficient, some companies opt to compete on cost, offering high-quality CMC products at competitive prices. This strategy can be particularly effective in capturing market share, especially in price-sensitive markets or when targeting industries with stringent cost considerations. However, it requires a delicate balance to ensure that cost-cutting measures do not compromise product quality or innovation.

Ceramic matrix composites are widely used in the aerospace industry to manufacture aircraft components such as gas turbine engines, engine nozzles, tail cones, nose caps, rudder, fins, leading edges, body flaps, panels, and other engine components. The advantages of using CMCs include excellent wear and corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments and temperatures, high strength to weight ratio, high strength retention at elevated temperatures, high chemical stability, hardness, and lightweight. Thus, the growth of the aerospace industry is expected to increase the demand for CMCs and drive the growth of the global ceramic matrix composites market during the forecast period.

Market expansion and global outreach are also pivotal strategies for gaining a significant share in the CMC market. With increasing globalization, companies explore opportunities beyond their domestic markets to tap into the growing demand for advanced materials worldwide. Establishing a strong international presence through strategic investments, partnerships, or acquisitions allows companies to diversify their revenue streams and gain a larger market share on a global scale.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric	Details
Growth Rate	12.9% (2023-2030)

Ceramic Matrix Composites Market Highlights:

Ceramic Matrix Composites Market Trends

Ceramic Matrix Composites Market Analysis

Ceramic Matrix Composites Market Share

Ceramic Matrix Composites Companies

Global Ceramic Matrix Composites Market Overview

The Ceramic Matrix composites Market Size was valued at USD 3.82 Billion in 2023. The Ceramic Matrix composites industry is projected to grow from USD 4.31 Billion in 2024 to USD 10.85 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are ceramic fibers embedded in a ceramic matrix, forming a ceramic fiber-reinforced material. Composite materials comprise at least two parts, i.e., the reinforcement, which provides special mechanical properties such as stiffness or strength, and the matrix material, which holds everything together. CMCs are a particular type of composite material in which both the reinforcement (refractory fibers) and the matrix material are ceramics.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Ceramic Matrix Composites Market Trends

INCREASING USE OF CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY.

Ceramic matrix composites are widely used in the aerospace industry to manufacture aircraft components such as gas turbine engines, engine nozzles, tail cones, nose caps, rudders, fins, leading edges, body flaps, panels, and other engine components. The advantages of using CMCs include excellent wear and corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments and temperatures, high strength-to-weight ratio, high strength retention at elevated temperatures, high chemical stability, hardness, and lightweight. Thus, the growth of the aerospace industry is expected to increase the demand for CMCs and drive the growth of the ceramic matrix composites market during the forecast period.

Additionally, Recent studies on ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) have shown that they exhibit outstanding erosion resistance at temperatures up to 2000°C or even higher; however, they cannot resist thermal shocks and damage. To overcome these technological limitations, the C³HARME project aims to combine the superior features of CMCs and UHTCs to develop ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composite (UHTCMCs) with self-healing capabilities. Thus, the development of new products using CMCs with superior properties is expected to offer lucrative opportunities.

2024: COI Ceramics unveiled new ceramic matrix composites designed for high-temperature aerospace and industrial applications.

SGL Carbon - 2023: SGL Carbon introduced advanced ceramic matrix composites with improved thermal and mechanical properties for the automotive sector.

Ceramic Matrix Composites Market Segment Insights

Ceramic Matrix composites Product Insights

The Ceramic Matrix composites market segmentation, based on Product, includes Oxide, Silicon Carbide, and Carbon. The oxides product segment led the market and accounted for more than 29.97% share of the revenue in 2021. Improved properties of oxide composites such as no oxidation and high fracturing toughness, and a less expensive production process, are expected to trigger the demand for aerospace, defense, and energy & power applications. The Sic segment is projected to register a CAGR of 12.8% in terms of value during the forecast period. The higher initial cost of SiC ceramic matrix composites is the most prominent growth barrier for the segment. Other costs indulged during usage and transportation, such as cleaning costs and repositioning costs, also restrain the demand growth. Carbon products held a significant revenue share in 2021 due to the large-scale production of carbon fibers to fulfill the increased demand for CF and CFRP products ly. The costs of carbon/carbon ceramic matrix composites are significantly cheaper than silicon carbide/silicon carbide and oxide/oxide ceramic matrix composites.

Ceramic Matrix composites Application Insights

Based on Application, the Ceramic Matrix composites market segmentation includes Aerospace, Defense, Energy & Power, Electrical & Electronics. The aerospace application segment led the market and accounted for more than 36.19% of the revenue share in 2021. Factors such as the rising preference of consumers for manufacturing noses, rudder, fins, leading edges, body flaps, hot structures, tiles, and panels for aircraft are anticipated to expand the demand in the aerospace segment during the forecast period. Their excellent impact strength coupled with high hardness makes these composites suitable for manufacturing bullet-proof armor and insulation in small arms weapons platforms. Ceramic materials are mostly transparent to certain types of energy, and light. As a result, they are widely used for infrared domes, sensor protection, and multi-spectral windows.

Figure 2: Ceramic Matrix Composites Market, by Product, 2023 & 2030 (USD Billion)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Ceramic Matrix composites Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America region led the market and accounted for over 44.9% share of revenue in 2021. The presence of major aviation industries, their investment in developing ceramic matrix components for manufacturing aviation components, and collaborations with government agencies for upgrading defense equipment are some of the essential factors anticipated to propel the CMC demand in North America.

Figure 3: CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2023 (%)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Overconsumption of oil in the Asia Pacific has stimulated the need for energy security with a focus on deriving energy from alternate sources, which include natural gas. Ceramic matrix composites are thus likely to play a major role in this segment. In addition, the growing need for fuel-efficient aircraft engines is also going to boost the market to reduce operational costs.

Central and South America are expected to gain from technological advancements in the aerospace industry, resulting in the establishment of the region as one of the important manufacturing hubs for the U.S. aviation industry. The increase in demand from aerospace, automotive, electrical & electronics, and energy & power industries is going to propel the market.

Ceramic Matrix composites Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Ceramic Matrix composites market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Ceramic Matrix composites industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth for Ceramic Matrix composites. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Ceramic Matrix composites industry must offer affordable products.

Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the Ceramic Matrix composites industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. The Ceramic Matrix composites market has recently given medicine some of the most important advantages. Major Ceramic Matrix composites market players, including 3M (US), Applied Thin Films, Inc (US), DACC Carbon (South Korea), CeramTec (Germany), CoorsTek Inc (US), and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.

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Also, Applied Thin Films (ATFI) is an advanced materials company specializing in performance-based, molecularly-designed thin films and ceramics. It focuses on surface treatments and materials for applications at high temperatures and harsh environments. The company offers the Cerablak family of materials, including self-healing surfaces, ultra-thin film, high-temperature sealants, ceramic matrix composites, etc. ATFI caters to energy.

Key Companies in the Ceramic Matrix composites market include

3M (US)

Applied Thin Films, Inc (US)

DACC Carbon (South Korea)

CeramTec (Germany)

CoorsTek Inc (US)

Ube Industries, Ltd (Japan)

Safran (France)

General Electric (US)

KYOCERA Corporation (Japan)

Rolls-Royce plc (UK)

Ultramet (US)

Lancer Systems (US)

Schunk GmbH (Germany)

Axiom Materials (US)

SGL Carbon (Germany)

Ceramic Matrix composites Industry Developments

In March 2019, SGL Carbon and Solvay collaborated to develop advanced carbon fiber composites for aerospace applications. These fibers are developed to reduce costs as well as the emission of CO2 and to increase fuel efficiency.

Ceramic Matrix Composites Market Segmentation

Ceramic Matrix composites Product Outlook

Oxide

Silicon Carbide

Carbon

Ceramic Matrix composites Application Outlook

Aerospace

Defense

Energy & Power

Electrical & Electronics

Ceramic Matrix composites Regional Outlook

North America
- US
- Canada

Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World
- Middle East
- Africa
- Latin America

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