Description
Europe Carbon Fiber Prepreg Market size was valued at USD XX Mn in 2021, growing at significant CAGR over 2022-2028. The Europe Carbon Fiber Prepreg Market is growing due to its increasing demand from aerospace & defense, automotive, and wind energy industries. The growing demand for light and durable materials for the manufacture of aerospace components is expected to have a positive impact on the industry growth over the next eight years. The rapidly growing need for lightweight materials for the manufacture of sports equipment for improved performance is expected to be one of the major driving force for prepreg over the forecast period. Nonetheless, high cost associated with the product as compared to its alternatives such as aluminum is anticipated to hinder the product demand. Industry participants engage in strategic initiatives such as mergers & acquisitions, technological collaborations, and adoption of new and advanced technology in order to expand market share. Furthermore, facility expansion has been a primary focus point for several key players, in recent years. In November 2015, Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. announced its plan to establish a plant at Vilshofen, Germany, to produce SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) intermediate materials, which could help the company in developing a wider range of quick-cure prepregs.