The report "Automotive Carbon Thermoplastic Market (CFRTP Composites) by Resin Type (PA, PPS, PP, PEI, PEEK, PC) and Application (Exterior, Interior, Chassis, Powertrain & UTH) - Global Forecast to 2021", The market size for automotive carbon thermoplastic is estimated to reach USD 549.4 Million by 2021, registering a CAGR of 29.65% between 2016 and 2021. Growth of the CFRTP market is driven by increase in demand for fuel efficient vehicles, CO2 and GHG emissions reduction efforts, weight reduction, parts consolidation, and energy efficiency.
Use of CFRP composites is considered as one of the most effective ways of reducing vehicle weight and improving fuel economy and emissions levels. However the relatively higher cost of the material limits its use in only a handful of high-end cars production. CFRP composites are used for body-in-white, hood, roof, doors, fenders, deck-lid/trunk-lid, and other exterior components. Despite their cost, there is little economic incentive to attempt repairs on such parts, and this is unlikely to see any decline in terms of volume.
The market for CFRTP composites in the powertrain & UTH application segment is growing faster rate than in exterior, interior, and chassis application segments, in terms of value and volume. Properties of CFRTP composite such as light weight, durability, design flexibility, and uniform surface make them ideal for use in powertrain. CFRTP have been used to reduce weight, to dampen noise and vibrations, and also to make single-piece clutch cylinders, shift control cables, air intake manifolds, engine covers, accelerator and parking brake pedals, fuel system and cooling system components, and gear-lever housing.
