Graphene Composites Market Size, Share Global Analysis Report, 2023 – 2030

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Industry Prospective:

[226+ Pages Report] According to the report published by Facts Factors, the global graphene composites market size was worth around USD 14 million in 2022 and is predicted to grow to around USD 130 million by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 38.81% between 2023 and 2030. The report analyzes the global graphene composites publishing market drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the graphene composites market.

Market Overview

Graphene composites are materials made of a mixture containing graphene and other materials like ceramics, polymers, metals, and others. Graphene consists of a single layer of carbon atoms that are arranged in a hexagonal lattice structure. Graphene is non-metallic and delivers unique properties like electrical conductivity, high strength, and thermal conductivity which makes the compound extremely popular in end-user verticals. Given the extensively useful properties of graphene, it is currently being heavily researched for further applications in large-scale industries like aerospace, automotive electronics, medical devices, and others.

By mixing graphene with other materials it is possible to improve the overall performance of the final compound offering better functionalities and improved results. The global fraternity is expected to amass a large sales volume as the final applications of graphene composites continue to rise driven by several advantages of the composites.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global graphene composites market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 38.81% over the forecast period (2023-2030)
• In terms of revenue, the global graphene composites market size was valued at around USD 14 million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 130 million, by 2030.
• The market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to the unique and desired properties of graphene
• Based on distribution channel segmentation, veterinary hospitals & clinics were predicted to show maximum market share in the year 2022
• Based on animal type segmentation, the farm was the leading type in 2022
• On the basis of region, Asia-Pacific was the leading revenue generator in 2022

Growth Drivers

• Unique and desired properties of graphene to drive market demand

The global graphene composites market is projected to grow owing to the unique and desirable properties that graphene has to offer especially when it is combined with other materials. It has high electrical conductivity while also exhibiting thermal conductivity,

Furthermore, graphene has high tensile strength. The combination of these properties is extremely rare and only certain compounds or elements across the globe offer such a unique range of physical and chemical properties. When graphene is used with other materials, the final composite showcases improved properties which are rare to find. This tends to make graphene composites highly advantageous across end-user verticals like energy storage, automotive, and aerospace to name a few. As the revenue, supply, and demand in these verticals continue to grow owing to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and surging investment, the demand for graphene composites is expected to skyrocket in the coming years. Furthermore, the supportive government initiatives and regulatory framework to encourage the adoption of graphene composites act in the favor of the global industry.

Restraints

• High production cost to act as a barrier

The global market may face certain growth restraints during the forecast period mainly due to the high production cost associated with the manufacturing and storing of graphene composites. Since graphene production requires specialized equipment along with skilled professionals, the initial investment required to produce graphene is extremely high. This ultimately translated to graphene composites being expensive rendering them unaffordable by small players who are trying to make a market in the competitive end-user verticals. In addition to this, there is a significant lack of standardization surrounding graphene composites which means that healthcare or medical device manufacturing companies may refrain from product adoption.

Opportunities

• Growing demand in energy storage to promote further growth

The global graphene composites market is projected to grow owing to the increasing demand for materials in the energy storage segment, which is one of the fastest-growing industries globally. As more investments are expected to arise in renewable energy sources, the demand for graphene composites may rise alongside. This is due to the growing need of the hour to develop sustainable energy systems and graphene composite can be extremely useful in achieving this goal, especially in products like supercapacitors and batteries.

Challenges

• Higher need for standard policies to act as a challenge during the growth phase

Regulatory frameworks regarding graphene production and distribution are vague and change from one nation to another. This makes large-scale adoption of graphene and its corresponding composites a challenge for potential market players. Furthermore, producers face difficulty in producing consistently reliable and quality products thus damaging the hold over the existing market.

Segmentation Analysis

The global graphene composites market is segmented based on application, product type, and region

Based on application, the global industry is segmented into aerospace & defense, sports & wearable, building & construction, automotive, energy storage & generation, and others.

• In 2022, the highest revenue was generated from the aerospace segment due to the large demand for materials for application purposes in the sector
• Since graphene and its composites offer a unique combination of properties that are highly suitable for the aerospace industry which is currently struggling to find alternatives that can be used to build lightweight structures, the sector is crucial for fraternity growth
• The automotive segment also registers high CAGR and is expected to grow at a rapid rate in the coming years due to growing applications encouraged by research & development along with innovation activities
• Graphene’s tensile strength is estimated to be around 130 gigapascals (GPa)

Based on product type, the global market divisions are metal-based, polymer-based, ceramic-based, and others

• Although the demand for different product-based composites depends on the final requirement, 2022 registered the highest growth in the metal-based segment
• This is because it has higher applications in growing end-user verticals like electronics, automotive, aerospace, and others due to the high durability of the compound
• Metal-based products offer high-grade mechanical properties along with excellent resistance to corrosion and wear
• Polymer-based composites have high demand in healthcare, packaging where demand for lightweight material is steadily growing
• On average, graphene weighs around 0.77 milligrams per square meter (mg/m²)

Recent Developments:

• In September 2021, Colloids Ltd, a leading masterbatch manufacturer, announced the launch of advanced graphene with 2-dimensional polymer composites. The company has over 50 years of experience and will be using its breakthrough graphene masterbatch manufacturing technology called Graphanced
• In November 2022, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB, Belgium) and the University of Cambridge, partners of the Graphene Flagship, announced a collaboration with European Space Agency (ESA) and Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC, United Arab Emirates) in order to test graphene on the Moon. The joint venture has witnessed the involvement of multiple reputed stakeholders
• In May 2020, Haydale announced the launch of new and enhanced graphene composites. The Announcement was made by Haydale subsidiary Haydale Composites Solutions Ltd at the JEC Composites Show in Paris

Report Scope

Regional Analysis

• Asia-Pacific to dominate with the highest CAGR

The global graphene composites market is projected to witness the highest growth in Asia-Pacific with countries like India, China, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea acting as major contributors. The growth is driven by the rising demand for graphene composites for end-user applications in the growing automotive industry along with the aerospace sector.

Both industries are registering a high influx of domestic and foreign investments as the demand for the end-products is consistently on the rise for the last few years. China is currently moving toward becoming a world leader in terms of all large-scale sectors and the country has already launched multiple programs that are expected to help it reduce its import value. The regional growth is further encouraged by the presence of an extensive number of suppliers and producers that ease the process of accessing graphene and allow easy production of its composites.

Competitive Analysis

• G6 Materials Corp 
• Haydale Graphene Industries plc 
• Ad-Nano Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 
• Graphmatech AB 
• Graphene One LLC. 
• NanoXplore Inc. 
• Graphene Composites 
• XG Sciences 
• Graphenano Group 
• PMD 3D Technologies Company Ltd. 
• Applied Graphene Materials 
• 2D Carbon Tech 
• Ningbo Morsh 
• Vorbeck 

The global graphene composites market is segmented as follows:

By Application Segment Analysis

• Aerospace & Defense
• Sports & Wearable
• Building & Construction
• Automotive
• Energy Storage & Generation
• Others

By Product Type Segment Analysis

• Metal-Based
• Polymer-Based
• Ceramic-Based
• Others

By Regional Segment Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Nordic Countries
    • Denmark
    • Sweden
    • Norway
  • Benelux Union
    • Belgium
    • The Netherlands
    • Luxembourg
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Malaysia
    • Singapore
    • Rest of Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America