Ceramic Matrix Composites Market By Product (C/C, C/SIC, Oxide/Oxide, and SIC/SIC), By End-User (Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Energy & Power, and Electrical & Energy & Power), By Geography, Size, Share, Segment revenue estimation, Forecast, 2021-2030.

Industry Report and Statistics (Facts & Figures) - Material Volume (Metric Ton), Price, Demand & Sales Analysis by Product & End-User

The global ceramic matrix composites / c.m.c market will witness a robust CAGR of 11%, valued at $8.65 billion in 2021, and expected to appreciate and reach $9.61 billion in 2022 and $22.25 Bn by 2030, confirms Strategic Market Research.

The term "C.M.C." (C.M.C.s) or C8H15NaO8 refers to a class of composite materials made of ceramic fiber integrated within the ceramic matrix. C.M.C.s are inorganic and non-metallic solids that are crystalline in nature. C.M.C.s exhibit cracks resistance features and don't rupture easily under extreme loads compared to traditional technical ceramics. Composite materials are made up of at least two components: Matrix material, which adequately binds everything together, and reinforcement, which offers special mechanical properties like stiffness or strength. C.M.C.s are a specific type of composite material in which the matrix material (ceramic) and reinforcement (refractory fibers) are both ceramic. Additionally, carbon and carbon fibers, commonly referred to as carbon-fiber-reinforced carbon, are regarded as ceramic materials. Ceramic materials include silicon carbide and alumina fibers. These composites are excellent for a wide range of applications where high efficacy and strength-to-weight ratio are of the utmost importance because of their great electrical conductivity and thermal stability. To enhance structural performance, & electrical conductivity, these composites are widely used in the heat management, electronic, and defence & aerospace industries. They are also used in engineering applications, heat treatment, and soldering fixtures. The applications also include gas turbine components, burners, flame holders, military jet engines, fission reactors, heat shield systems, space vehicles & rocket engines, slide bearings, friction systems, brake systems, and some brake disks components for airplanes & cars to protect from extremely high corrosion, thermal shock, and wear resistance. As per the S.A.E. global report, Aerospace engineers opt for C.M.C. components in best-selling aircrafts due to their intrinsic advantages as the temperature rises up to 260 °C greater than Ni alloys at just 1/3 rd. of the weight. They can operate up to 1300 degrees. The rapid rate of growth in the automotive sector of developing countries like China and India, the rise in demand for C.M.C. owing to properties such as high friction, temperature-resistant properties, low weight, and a rapid surge in demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles have increased the need of C.M.C. in the automotive industry.

 

Furthermore, the implementation of robotics in the rapid prototyping of C.M.C.s is gaining popularity in the global market. The CCATP/ Ceramic Composite Advanced Tow Placement is regarded as the process of embedding the C.M.C. materials in the form of patterned layers with the objective of forming objects which possess 3-dimensional shapes. CCATP process inculcates the usage of ATP/Advanced Tow Placement Equipment which consists of a robotic head that operates with the aim of placing the tows in the designated patterned layers. The heated tows are exerted out from the spools, pressed against the surface of an object to be created, and the robotic head rotates while it does so. Using data output from one computer-aided design (CAD) system, the process parameters and the robotic head's movements can be managed.

 

These are the factors driving the market growth. North America dominated the overall market share in 2020.

Market Dynamics: -

Market Drivers - Rise in demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles, increase in demand in the automotive sector, increasing use of C.M.C. in the aerospace industry.

• C.M.C.s are excellent for use in automotive applications because of their high tensile strength and tolerance to high temperatures. Automotive engine components made by automakers require C.M.C.s. The market for C.M.C. has expanded as a result of this. They can function with little to no cooling and are heat-resistant, which reduces the need for cooling of air in engines. It is anticipated that metal components & conventional alloys in automotive engines will be replaced with C.M.C. with these properties, resulting in lighter, & more efficient vehicles. Automobile production is growing more quickly in developing nations like China, India, and Japan. The need for composites with ceramic matrix in the automotive industry would be driven by factors including decreased tariffs on foreign vehicles and auto parts along with a rise in the manufacturing of personal, commercial vehicles, and passenger cars. With an increase of 3.19% in yearly motor vehicle production, China still has the largest vehicle market in the world, as reported by the Global Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers.

 

• The global market for C.M.C. is expanding due to a surge in demand for lightweight cars. Lightweight composite materials are now the focus of manufacturers as a replacement for heavy steel and iron in automobiles, thanks to the growth in demand for lightweight electric vehicles. By 2030, the car industry is predicted to employ 70% more lightweight materials than it does today, according to McKinsey. Therefore, the market for C.M.C. will be driven by the growing need for lightweight automobiles.

 

• Furthermore, the worldwide ceramic composites market is fostered by an increase in demand for C.M.C.s from the aerospace sector. In the aerospace sector, ceramic matrix composite is frequently utilized to create parts for aircraft, including engine nozzles, nose caps, tail cones, fins, rudders, leading edges, body flaps, and panels. As per the S.A.E. Global report, the development of C.M.C. parts is done for best-selling air crafts such as Boeing 737 MAX, Airbus 320neo, Boeing 777x, and GE9X high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines due to their plethora of advantages. Moreover, the advantages of using C.M.C.s include excellent wear and corrosion resistance in different environments and temperatures, high strength retention at elevated temperatures, excellent strength-to-weight ratio, high chemical stability, hardness, and lightweight.

Restraints – High costs due to C.M.Cs 

The pricing of the ceramic fibers affects how much does C.M.C. cost. Ceramic composites are more costly than other metals and alloys despite having nearly the same application fields. Additionally, there are still very few Si & aluminium carbide fibers produced globally.

 

Opportunities- Development of ultra-high temperature C.M.C 

• Huge investments in technologies such as ultra-high temperature C.M.C. can create ample opportunities for the market's growth. Recent studies regarding ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) have proven their outstanding erosion resistance at temperatures reaching 2000°C or even higher. But they fail to resist thermal shocks. To overcome these limitations, the C³HARME project is planning to combine the superior features of C.M.C.s & UHTCs to develop UHTCMCs/ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composite, which possess self-healing capabilities. Hence, the development of new products using C.M.C.s with superior properties is expected to offer extensive opportunities in further years.

 

• Furthermore, global governments are investing hefty amounts in the advancements of R&D activities of C.M.C. composites in order to develop a high-temperature stealth technology with the help of multiscale collaborative design. Composition controlling is essential for the development of stealth technology. Hence to control the C.M.C. stealth performance & electrical conductivity adequately, the usage of 2 types of interface layers is rising exponentially. One is the PyC (pyrolytic carbon) & the other one is B.N. (boron nitride). Moreover, the world-renowned M.N.C.s such as C.O.I. Ceramics, C.F.C. Carbon, SGL carbon, etc. are planning to fund the process of composition controlling by modifying the features of PyC & B.N. & adjusting its interface layer thickness (0.1, 0.3, &0.5 μm) adequately thereby catering to extensive opportunities for the market over the years to come.

Global C.M.C Market: - Analysis of different Segmentations:

The Global C.M.C Market is ramified based on Product Type, End-User, and Region.

Based on Product Type

• C/C C.M.C

• C/SIC C.M.C

• Oxide/Oxide C.M.C

• SIC/SIC C.M.C

 

Based on End-User

• Automotive

• Aerospace

• Defense

• Energy & Power

• Electrical & Electronics

• Others

 

Based on Regions:

North America

• U.S.

• Mexico

• Canada

• Rest of North America

 

Europe

• France

• Germany

• U.K

• Spain

• Italy

• Rest of Europe

 

Asia Pacific

• China

• India

• South Korea

• Japan

• Australia

• Rest of APAC

 

LAMEA

• Brazil

• Saudi Arabia

• Uruguay

• Argentina

• Rest of LAMEA

 

Based on Product Type, the SIC/SIC CMC segment led the market with a robust share of 39 percent in 2020. This is due to its wide usage of carbon fibre for manufacturing of wind turbines to withstand high-temperature applications, owing to its properties such as resistance to high temperature and oxidation. Additionally, due to remarkable oxidation and radiation-resistant qualities of the carbon fibre made wind turbines, manufacturing and application in the energy and power sector have been growing. For instance, in 33 wind farms, including two enormous projects, are in the process of wind turbine construction by means of carbon fibre around South Africa. More than 1,365 turbine generators are equipped with a total of 3,672 Megawatt installed capacity, out of which 2,020 MW are completely functional, & are present in the nation's various locations. In addition, the project started in March 2020, although work at this wind farm in the Northern Cape was suspended until May 2020 due to the nation's COVID-19 lockdown. Apart from this, the export of A&D equipment, such as fighter jets from Deutschland, the U.S., France, and the U.K., to developing countries has increased the demand for SIC/SIC materials.

 

Based on End-user, the aerospace segment accounted for the largest market, with a share of 35 percent in 2020. Due to the factors like the rising consumer preferences for manufacturing fins, rudders, body flaps, leading edges, tiles, hot structures, and panels for aircraft are anticipated to increase the demand, thereby driving the overall growth of the segment. As per SMR, the global aircraft fleet in 2020 was 27,884 units and is projected to reach 38,189 units by 2032.

 

Based on Regions, North America recorded the maximum share of 44 percent in 2020. The highest share of the North American region can primarily be attributed to the presence of major aviation industries, investments in developing ceramic matrix components for manufacturing aviation components, and collaborations with government agencies for upgrading defense equipment are the factors driving the segment. The U.S. has the largest aerospace industry in the world. According to

The Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.), by 2037, the overall fleet of commercial aircraft is anticipated to increase to 8,270 from 7,397 in 2018. Additionally, as the current fleet ages, the U.S.

Mainliner aircraft force is anticipated to expand by 54 aircrafts annually. Additionally, the Senate planned to spend around USD 1.7 billion in November 2020 to purchase 17 additional F-35 jet fighters for the army in the fiscal year 2021. In F.Y. 2021, a total of 96 planes were ordered, with five F-35Cs for the Naval and Marine Corps and Twelve F-35As for Air Force.

Report Attribute	Details
Forecast Period	2021 - 2030
Market worth in 2021	USD 8.65 Billion
Revenue projected in 2030	USD 22.25 Billion
Growth rate	11%
Base year	2021
Historical data	2017 - 2020
Unit	USD Billion, CAGR (2021 - 2030)
Segmentation	By Product, By Application, and By Region.
By Product	C/C, C/SIC, Oxide/Oxide, and SIC/SIC
By Application	Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Energy & Power, and Electrical & Energy & Power
By Region	North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA
Country Scope	U.S., Canada, France, Germany, the U.K., China, Japan, India, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, U.A.E., etc.
Company Usability Profiles	Rolls-Royce, General Electric Company, Axiom Materials Inc., SGL Carbon, 3M Company, United Technologies, C.O.I. Ceramics, CoorsTek, Lancer Systems, Ultramet, Applied Thin Films, C.F.C. Carbon Co., Ltd.

 

Global C.M.C Market: A glimpse of its Competitive Landscape:-

Information about the key rivals dominating the global market environment is provided by the competitive landscape study. Key development methods, market ranking analysis, market share, market initiatives, overall revenue generation, company overview, R&D investment, company finances, company weaknesses and strengths, global impact, production sites, potential market, etc., are all taken into consideration during the comparison process. The key players that are included in the global C.M.C Market report are:

• Rolls-Royce

• General Electric Company

• Axiom Materials Inc.

• SGL Carbon

• 3M Company

• United Technologies

• Lancer Systems

• COI Ceramics 

• Applied Thin Films

• CoorsTek

• CFC Carbon Co., Ltd.

• Ultramet

 

Global C.M.C Market: Recent Developments

• On September 2022, engineers at NCC/National Composite Centre in Bristol, UK manufactured C.M.Cs by means of AFP (Automated Fiber Placement) technology, thereby enabling the materials' high-temperature potential to be unlocked in engines. While oxide-based C.M.C may function at 1,000°C, traditional Ni-based super alloys have a highest threshold temperature of around 800°C. The greater operating temperature may increase aeronautical engine efficiency and decrease fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

 

• In November 2021, at the G.E. Aviation test facility in Peebles, Ohio, the GE9X engine was tested with heat resistant as well as lightweight CMCs and hence it successfully completed 1,600 dust ingestion test cycles. To replicate some of the most difficult flying circumstances in the world, G.E. Aviation scientists injected a jet of fine dust debris (mixture of waste ceramic materials) directly into a demonstration engine. The engine was stressed beyond what it might endure in the worst circumstances, but still it demonstrated its toughness in a dusty environment.

 

• In November 2020, a $ 1.7 billion pledge to buy 17 additional ceramic material (composite epoxy materials & bismaleimide) composed F-35 jet fighters for the army in F.Y. 2021 was authorized by the Senate. A total of 94 jets—12 F-35As for the Air Force and five F-35Cs for the Naval & Marine Corps were purchased. Hence, growing investments in the defence and aerospace industries helped to fuel market growth worldwide.

 

• In August 2020, Axiom Materials, a company that globally manufactures oxide-oxide ceramic matrix prepregs, reported the expansion of its C.M.C product portfolio with SiC/SiC & carbon/SiC composite products under a brand new technology license. Axiom announced the expansion of its offerings, covering a complete spectrum of C.M.C. materials for aerospace and industrial structural applications with temperatures reaching up to 1400°C. The elaborated portfolio is said to place the organization in a leadership position in supplying SiC/SiC materials at industrial & scientific nuclear plant applications where NITE technology has achieved global recognition.