The global lightweight material market research report provides detailed information about the industry based on the volume (TMT) and revenue (USD MN) for the forecast period. The research study is a descriptive analysis of this market emphasizing the market drivers and restraints that govern the overall market growth. The trends and future prospects for the market are also included in the report which gives an intellectual understanding of the lightweight material industry. Furthermore, the report quantifies the market share held by the major players of the industry and provides an in-depth view of the competitive landscape. This market is classified into different segments with detailed analysis of each with respect to geography for the study period.
Study period considered for research of global lightweight material market:
- Base Year: 2015
- Estimated Year: 2016
- Forecast Till: 2022
A glimpse of the major drivers and restraints affecting the lightweight material market is mentioned below:
Drivers
- Increasing number of vehicles
- Growing demand in automotive industry
Restraints
- High cost of lightweight materials
The report offers a value chain analysis that gives a comprehensive outlook of the lightweight material market. The attractiveness analysis of this market has also been included so as to evaluate the segments that are anticipated to be profitable during the forecast period.
The lightweight material market has been segmented based on manufacturing process such as extrusion, stamping, forging, casting, open molding, closed molding and forming. The study incorporates periodic market estimates and forecasts. Each manufacturing process has been analyzed based on the market size at regional and country levels.
The lightweight material market has been segmented based on material type such as metals (high-strength steel (HSS), aluminum and other metals), composites (carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP)) and plastics. The study incorporates periodic market estimates and forecasts. Each material type has been analyzed based on the market size at regional and country levels.
The lightweight material market has been segmented based on applications such as structural, powertrain, interior, exterior and other. The report provides forecast and estimates for each application in terms of market size during the study period. Each application has been further analyzed based on regional and country levels.
Geographically, the lightweight material market has been segmented into regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. The study details country-level aspects based on each segment and gives estimates in terms of market size.
The report also studies the competitive landscape of the global market with company profiles of players such as ALCOA Inc., Arcelormittal S.A., Bayer AG, Lyondellbasell Industries N.V., Novelis Inc., Owens Corning Corporation, PPG Industries Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Thyssenkrupp AG and Toray Industries Inc. A detailed description of each has been included, with information in terms of headquarters, inception, stock listing, upcoming capacities, key mergers & acquisitions, financial overview, and recent developments. This analysis gives a thorough idea about the competitive positioning of market players. The report also gives information of lightweight material market’s mergers/acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, new product launches, new product developments and other industry developments.
METHODOLOGY:
A combination of primary and secondary research has been used to determine the market estimates and forecasts. Sources used for secondary research include (but not limited to) Paid Data Sources, Company Websites, Technical Journals, Annual Reports, SEC Filings and various other industry publications. Specific details on methodology used for this report can be provided on demand.
SEGMENTATIONS IN REPORT:
Lightweight Material Market Analysis by Manufacturing Process:
- Extrusion
- Stamping
- Forging
- Casting
- Open Molding
- Closed Molding
- Forming
Lightweight Material Market Analysis by Material Type:
- Metals
- High-Strength Steel (HSS)
- Aluminum
- Other Metals
- Composites
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
- Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP)
- Plastics
Lightweight Material Market Analysis by Applications:
- Structural
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Exterior
- Other
Lightweight material Market Analysis by Geography:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Rest of the World