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Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Size – By Type (Glass Fibers and Specialty Synthetic Fibers), By Application (Textiles, Construction, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Marine, Consumer Goods, Packaging, Wind Energy and Others), & Region – Global Forecasts 2024 - 2034.

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  • 2024-11-13
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Market Overview

The Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers market report is predicted to develop at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2024 to 2034, when global Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers market forecast size is projected to reach USD 144.58 Billion in 2034, based on an average growth pattern. The global Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers market revenue is estimated to reach a value of USD 85.59 Billion in 2024.


SOURCE: We Market Research

Glass fibers are materials made from finely drawn strands of glass and are used primarily in the manufacture of composite materials. The market for glass fibers is driven by demand for lightweight, durable, and strong materials, particularly in the automotive and construction sectors. Specialty synthetic fibers are engineered fibers designed for specific applications, including high-performance textiles, filtration, and industrial uses. These fibers are typically derived from petroleum-based sources, such as polyester, nylon, aramid, and polyolefins.

The global market for glass fibers and specialty synthetic fibers is projected to grow steadily, driven by increasing demand in emerging economies, technological advancements, and the rising need for high-performance materials in critical industries.

Global Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Scope

Report Attributes

Description

Market Size in 2024

USD 85.59 Billion

Market Forecast in 2034

USD 144.58 Billion

CAGR % 2024-2034

6.4%

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2019-2023

Forecast Period

2024-2034

Report USP

 

Production, Consumption, company share, company heatmap, company production capacity, growth factors and more

Segments Covered

By Type, By Application and By Region

Regional Scope

North America, Europe, APAC, South America and Middle East and Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; Benelux; Nordic Countries; Russia; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Australia; Indonesia; Thailand; Mexico; Brazil; Argentina; Saudi Arabia; UAE; Egypt; South Africa; Nigeria

Market Dynamics & Restraints

 

Global Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Opportunity:


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Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Segmentation

Market- By Type Analysis

By type, the Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers market analysis is categories into Glass Fibers and Specialty Synthetic Fibers. Amylases segment dominates the market with the largest share, accounting for over 70% of the market in 2023. Glass fibers are the dominant segment within the global market due to their extensive use in a wide variety of industries. Glass fibers are derived from natural silica and are known for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, electrical insulation properties, and resistance to corrosion and heat. They are widely used in the production of composites (such as fiberglass), insulation materials, automotive parts, construction materials, and electronics.


The following segments are part of an in-depth analysis of the global Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers market:

Market Segments

By Type

·         Glass Fibers

o   E-Glass

o   S-Glass

o   C-Glass

o   Others

·         Specialty Synthetic Fibers

o   Polyester

o   Nylon

o   Aramid

o   Carbon Fibers

o   Polypropylene (PP)

o   Others

By Application

·         Textiles

·         Construction

·         Automotive

·         Aerospace & Defense

·         Marine

·         Consumer Goods

·         Packaging

·         Wind Energy

·         Others

Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Industry: Regional Analysis

North America Market Forecast

North America holds a significant portion of the global Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers market, accounting for around 40% of the total market share in 2023. North America holds a dominant share due to technological leadership and the strong industrial base in the automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors. North America, particularly the United States, is a major market for glass fibers and specialty synthetic fibers. The growing demand for lightweight, high-performance materials in the automotive and aerospace sectors drives the adoption of glass fibers and synthetic fibers like carbon fibers and aramid fibers (e.g., Kevlar). North America is a leader in innovation and research in advanced materials, which fuels the demand for specialty fibers in sectors like defense, protective clothing, and construction.


Europe Market Statistics

Europe is a key region for both glass and specialty synthetic fibers due to the strong presence of the automotive and aerospace industries. Countries like Germany, France, and the UK are investing in lightweight materials for vehicles and aircraft, which directly benefits the demand for fibers like glass fibers and carbon fibers. The European Union's focus on sustainability and energy efficiency has led to greater adoption of advanced materials, including glass fibers in construction and carbon fibers in renewable energy applications such as wind turbines. Europe is a hub for research and development, particularly in the development of lightweight composite materials and high-performance fibers for industrial applications.

Asia Pacific Market Forecasts

sia-Pacific is seeing robust growth in the demand for glass fibers and specialty synthetic fibers, particularly driven by industrial growth in China, Japan, and India. The Asia-Pacific region, particularly countries like China, India, and Japan, is experiencing rapid industrialization and urbanization. This is driving the demand for glass fibers in construction, automotive, and infrastructure development. The demand for lightweight materials in the automotive industry is increasing in Asia-Pacific, particularly in countries like China and Japan, where electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel-efficient cars are becoming more popular. This boosts demand for glass fibers and carbon fibers.

Middle East & Africa Market Statistics

The MEA region, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is undergoing significant infrastructure development, which drives the demand for glass fibers in construction and reinforced concrete. The demand for high-performance fibers like aramids in the defense and oil & gas sectors is growing, although the market size is still relatively small compared to other regions.

Latin America Market Statistics

The increasing focus on infrastructure development in Latin American countries such as Brazil and Mexico is driving the demand for glass fibers in construction, especially in reinforced concrete. As the automotive industry grows in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, there is a rising demand for lightweight materials like carbon fibers and glass fibers in automotive manufacturing.

Key Market Players

The Global Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market is dominated by a few large companies, such as

·         Owens Corning

·         Jushi Group

·         PPG Industries

·         Saint-Gobain

·         China National Glass Industrial Group Corporation (CNG)

·         Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.

·         Sika AG

·         DuPont

·         Solvay

·         Teijin Limited

·         Hyosung Corporation

·         Toray Industries

·         DSM (Dutch State Mines)

·         BASF

·         Asahi Kasei Corporation

·         Others                                                                                       

1.      Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Introduction and Market Overview

1.1.    Objectives of the Study

1.2.    Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Scope and Market Estimation

1.2.1. Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Overall Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons), Market CAGR (%), Market forecast (2024 - 2034)

1.2.2. Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Revenue Share (%) and Volume Share (%) and Growth Rate (Y-o-Y) from 2019 - 2034

1.3.    Market Segmentation

1.3.1. Type of Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market

1.3.2. Application of Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market

1.3.3. Region of Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market

2.      Executive Summary

2.1.    Demand Side Trends

2.2.    Key Market Trends

2.3.    Market Demand (US$ Bn) Analysis 2019 – 2023 and Forecast, 2024 – 2034

2.4.    Demand and Opportunity Assessment

2.5.    Market Dynamics

2.5.1. Drivers

2.5.2. Limitations

2.5.3. Opportunities

2.5.4. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints

2.6.    Key Developments

2.7.    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

2.7.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

2.7.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

2.7.3. Threat of Substitutes

2.7.4. Threat of New Entrants

2.7.5. Competitive Rivalry

2.8.    PEST Analysis

2.8.1. Political Factors

2.8.2. Economic Factors

2.8.3. Social Factors

2.8.4. Technology Factors

2.9.    Key Regulation

3.      Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Estimates & Historical Trend Analysis (2019 - 2023)

4.       Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis, by Type

4.1.    Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Revenue (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecast, by Type, 2019 - 2034

4.1.1. Glass Fibers

4.1.1.1.              E-Glass

4.1.1.2.              S-Glass

4.1.1.3.              C-Glass

4.1.1.4.              Others

4.1.2. Specialty Synthetic Fibers

4.1.2.1.              Polyester

4.1.2.2.              Nylon

4.1.2.3.              Aramid

4.1.2.4.              Carbon Fibers

4.1.2.5.              Polypropylene (PP)

4.1.2.6.              Others

5.       Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis, by Application

5.1.    Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Revenue (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2019 - 2034

5.1.1. Textiles

5.1.2. Construction

5.1.3. Automotive

5.1.4. Aerospace & Defense

5.1.5. Marine

5.1.6. Consumer Goods

5.1.7. Packaging

5.1.8. Wind Energy

5.1.9. Others

6.      Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis, by Region

6.1.    Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Revenue (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts, by Region, 2019 - 2034

6.1.1. North America

6.1.2. Eastern Europe

6.1.3. Western Europe

6.1.4. Asia Pacific

6.1.5. Middle East & Africa

6.1.6. Latin America

7.      North America Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

7.1.    North America Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Assessments & Key Findings

7.1.1. North America Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Introduction

7.1.2. North America Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Size & Volume Estimates and Forecast (US$ Billion & Tons) (2019 - 2034)

7.1.2.1.   By Type

7.1.2.2.   By Application

7.1.2.3.   By Country

7.1.2.3.1.     The U.S.

7.1.2.3.2.     Canada

7.1.2.3.3.     Mexico

8.      Western Europe Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

8.1.    Western Europe Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Assessments & Key Findings

8.1.1. Western Europe Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Introduction

8.1.2. Western Europe Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Size & Volume Estimates and Forecast (US$ Billion & Tons) (2019 - 2034)

8.1.2.1.   By Type

8.1.2.2.   By Application

8.1.2.3.        By Country

8.1.2.3.1.      Germany

8.1.2.3.2.      Italy

8.1.2.3.3.      U.K.

8.1.2.3.4.      France

8.1.2.3.5.      Spain

8.1.2.3.6.      Benelux

8.1.2.3.7.      Nordics

8.1.2.3.8.     Rest of W. Europe

9.      Eastern Europe Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

9.1.    Eastern Europe Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Assessments & Key Findings

9.1.1. Eastern Europe Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Introduction

9.1.2. Eastern Europe Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Size & Volume Estimates and Forecast (US$ Billion & Tons) (2019 - 2034)

9.1.2.1.   By Type

9.1.2.2.   By Application

9.1.2.3.        By Country

9.1.2.3.1.      Russia

9.1.2.3.2.      Hungary

9.1.2.3.3.      Poland

9.1.2.3.4.      Balkan & Baltics

9.1.2.3.5.     Rest of E. Europe

10.  Asia Pacific Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

10.1.  Asia Pacific Market Assessments & Key Findings

10.1.1.   Asia Pacific Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Introduction

10.1.2.   Asia Pacific Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Size & Volume Estimates and Forecast (US$ Billion & Tons) (2019 - 2034)

10.1.2.1.    By Type

10.1.2.2.    By Application

10.1.2.3.    By Country

10.1.2.3.1. China

10.1.2.3.2. Japan

10.1.2.3.3. India

10.1.2.3.4. Australia & New Zealand

10.1.2.3.5. South Korea

10.1.2.3.6. ASEAN

10.1.2.3.7. Rest of Asia Pacific

11.  Middle East & Africa Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

11.1.  Middle East & Africa Market Assessments & Key Findings

11.1.1.   Middle East & Africa Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Introduction

11.1.2.   Middle East & Africa Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Size & Volume Estimates and Forecast (US$ Billion & Tons) (2019 - 2034)

11.1.2.1.    By Type

11.1.2.2.    By Application

11.1.2.3.    By Country

11.1.2.3.1. UAE

11.1.2.3.2. Saudi Arabia

11.1.2.3.3. Turkey

11.1.2.3.4. South Africa

11.1.2.3.5. Rest of MEA

12.  Latin America Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

12.1.  Latin America Market Assessments & Key Findings

12.1.1.   Latin America Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Introduction

12.1.2.   Latin America Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Size & Volume Estimates and Forecast (US$ Billion & Tons) (2019 - 2034)

12.1.2.1.    By Type

12.1.2.2.    By Application

12.1.2.3.    By Country

12.1.2.3.1. Brazil

12.1.2.3.2. Argentina

12.1.2.3.3. Colombia

12.1.2.3.4. Rest of LATAM

13.   Country Wise Market: Introduction

14.  Competition Landscape

14.1.  Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Product Mapping

14.2.  Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Concentration Analysis, by Leading Players / Innovators / Emerging Players / New Entrants

14.3.  Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Tier Structure Analysis

14.4.  Global Glass & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market Concentration & Company Market Shares (%) Analysis, 2023

15.  Company Profiles

15.1.      Owens Corning

15.1.1.   Company Overview & Key Stats

15.1.2.   Financial Performance & KPIs

15.1.3.   Product Portfolio

15.1.4.   SWOT Analysis

15.1.5.   Business Strategy & Recent Developments

Similar details would be provided for all the players mentioned below 

15.2.      Jushi Group

15.3.      PPG Industries

15.4.      Saint-Gobain

15.5.      China National Glass Industrial Group Corporation (CNG)

15.6.      Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.

15.7.      Sika AG

15.8.      DuPont

15.9.      Solvay

15.10.  Teijin Limited

15.11.  Hyosung Corporation

15.12.  Toray Industries

15.13.  DSM (Dutch State Mines)

15.14.  BASF

15.15.  Asahi Kasei Corporation

15.16.  Others

16.  Research Methodology

16.1.  External Transportations / Databases

16.2.  Internal Proprietary Database

16.3.  Primary Research

16.4.  Secondary Research

16.5.  Assumptions

16.6.  Limitations

16.7.  Report FAQs

17.  Research Findings & Conclusion 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market in 2024?

Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market was valued at USD 85.59 Billion in 2024.

What is the growth rate for the Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market?

Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market size will increase at approximate CAGR of 6.4% during the forecasted period.

Which are the top companies operating within the market?

Major companies operating within the market are Owens Corning, Jushi Group, PPG Industries, Saint-Gobain, China National Glass Industrial Group Corporation (CNG), Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd., Sika AG, DuPont and others.

Which region dominates the Glass Fibers & Specialty Synthetic Fibers Market?

North America dominates the market with an active share of 40%.

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