Aerospace Plastics Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Aerospace Plastics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Plastic Type (PEEK, PPSU, PC, PEI, PMMA, PA, PPS, PAI, PPE, PU), By Process, By Application, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

Report ID: 978-1-68038-189-4
Number of Pages: 210
Format: Electronic (PDF)

Historical Range: 2019 - 2023
Industry: Bulk Chemicals

Market Segmentation

Aerospace Plastics Type Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)
- Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
- Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Polyetherimide (PEI)
- Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
- Polyamide (PA)
- PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
- Polyamide-imide (PAI)
- Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Others
Aerospace Plastics Process Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)
- Injection Molding
- Thermoforming
- CNC Machining
- Extrusion
- 3D Printing
- Others
Aerospace Plastics Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)
- Cabin Interiors
- Structural Components
- Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
- Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
- Flooring & Wall Panels
Aerospace Plastics End-use Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)
- Commercial & freighter aircraft
- General aviation
- Military aircraft
- Rotary aircraft
Aerospace Plastics Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)
- North America
  - North America Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
    - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
    - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
    - Polycarbonate (PC)
    - Polyetherimide (PEI)
    - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
    - Polyamide (PA)
    - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
    - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
    - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
    - Polyurethane (PU)
    - Others
  - North America Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
    - Injection Molding
    - Thermoforming
    - CNC Machining
    - Extrusion
    - 3D Printing
    - Others
  - North America Aerospace Plastics Market, by Application
    - Cabin Interiors
    - Structural Components
    - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
    - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
    - Flooring & Wall Panels
  - North America Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
    - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
    - General Aviation
    - Military Aircraft
    - Rotary Aircraft
  - U.S.
    - U.S. Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
      - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
      - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
      - Polycarbonate (PC)
      - Polyetherimide (PEI)
      - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
      - Polyamide (PA)
      - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
      - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
      - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
      - Polyurethane (PU)
      - Others
    - U.S. Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
      - Injection Molding
      - Thermoforming
      - CNC Machining
      - Extrusion
      - 3D Printing
      - Others
    - U.S. Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
      - Cabin Interiors
      - Structural Components
      - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
      - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
      - Flooring & Wall Panels
    - U.S. Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
      - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
      - General Aviation
      - Military Aircraft
      - Rotary Aircraft
  - Canada
    - Canada Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
      - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
      - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
      - Polycarbonate (PC)
      - Polyetherimide (PEI)
      - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
      - Polyamide (PA)
      - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
      - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
      - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
      - Polyurethane (PU)
      - Others
    - Canada Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
      - Injection Molding
      - Thermoforming
      - CNC Machining
      - Extrusion
      - 3D Printing
      - Others
    - Canada Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
      - Cabin Interiors
      - Structural Components
      - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
      - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
      - Flooring & Wall Panels
    - Canada Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
      - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
      - General Aviation
      - Military Aircraft
      - Rotary Aircraft
  - Mexico
    - Mexico Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
      - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
      - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
      - Polycarbonate (PC)
      - Polyetherimide (PEI)
      - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
      - Polyamide (PA)
      - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
      - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
      - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
      - Polyurethane (PU)
      - Others
    - Mexico Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
      - Injection Molding
      - Thermoforming
      - CNC Machining
      - Extrusion
      - 3D Printing
      - Others
    - Mexico Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
      - Cabin Interiors
      - Structural Components
      - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
      - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
      - Flooring & Wall Panels
    - Mexico Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
      - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
      - General Aviation
      - Military Aircraft
      - Rotary Aircraft
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
  - Eastern Europe Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
    - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
    - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
    - Polycarbonate (PC)
    - Polyetherimide (PEI)
    - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
    - Polyamide (PA)
    - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
    - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
    - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
    - Polyurethane (PU)
    - Others
  - Eastern Europe Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
    - Injection Molding
    - Thermoforming
    - CNC Machining
    - Extrusion
    - 3D Printing
    - Others
  - Eastern Europe Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
    - Cabin Interiors
    - Structural Components
    - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
    - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
    - Flooring & Wall Panels
  - Eastern Europe Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
    - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
    - General Aviation
    - Military Aircraft
    - Rotary Aircraft
- China
  - China Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
    - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
    - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
    - Polycarbonate (PC)
    - Polyetherimide (PEI)
    - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
    - Polyamide (PA)
    - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
    - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
    - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
    - Polyurethane (PU)
    - Others
  - China Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
    - Injection Molding
    - Thermoforming
    - CNC Machining
    - Extrusion
    - 3D Printing
    - Others
  - China Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
    - Cabin Interiors
    - Structural Components
    - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
    - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
    - Flooring & Wall Panels
  - China Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
    - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
    - General Aviation
    - Military Aircraft
    - Rotary Aircraft
- Asia
  - Asia Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
    - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
    - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
    - Polycarbonate (PC)
    - Polyetherimide (PEI)
    - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
    - Polyamide (PA)
    - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
    - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
    - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
    - Polyurethane (PU)
    - Others
  - Asia Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
    - Injection Molding
    - Thermoforming
    - CNC Machining
    - Extrusion
    - 3D Printing
    - Others
  - Asia Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
    - Cabin Interiors
    - Structural Components
    - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
    - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
    - Flooring & Wall Panels
  - Asia Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
    - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
    - General Aviation
    - Military Aircraft
    - Rotary Aircraft
  - India
    - India Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
      - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
      - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
      - Polycarbonate (PC)
      - Polyetherimide (PEI)
      - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
      - Polyamide (PA)
      - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
      - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
      - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
      - Polyurethane (PU)
      - Others
    - India Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
      - Injection Molding
      - Thermoforming
      - CNC Machining
      - Extrusion
      - 3D Printing
      - Others
    - India Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
      - Cabin Interiors
      - Structural Components
      - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
      - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
      - Flooring & Wall Panels
      - India Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
      - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
      - General Aviation
      - Military Aircraft
      - Rotary Aircraft
  - Japan
    - Japan Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
      - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
      - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
      - Polycarbonate (PC)
      - Polyetherimide (PEI)
      - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
      - Polyamide (PA)
      - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
      - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
      - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
      - Polyurethane (PU)
      - Others
    - Japan Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
      - Injection Molding
      - Thermoforming
      - CNC Machining
      - Extrusion
      - 3D Printing
      - Others
    - Japan Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
      - Cabin Interiors
      - Structural Components
      - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
      - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
      - Flooring & Wall Panels
    - Japan Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
      - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
      - General Aviation
      - Military Aircraft
      - Rotary Aircraft
- Southeast Asia
  - Southeast Asia Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
    - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
    - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
    - Polycarbonate (PC)
    - Polyetherimide (PEI)
    - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
    - Polyamide (PA)
    - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
    - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
    - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
    - Polyurethane (PU)
    - Others
  - Southeast Asia Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
    - Injection Molding
    - Thermoforming
    - CNC Machining
    - Extrusion
    - 3D Printing
    - Others
  - Southeast Asia Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
    - Cabin Interiors
    - Structural Components
    - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
    - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
    - Flooring & Wall Panels
  - Southeast Asia Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
    - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
    - General Aviation
    - Military Aircraft
    - Rotary Aircraft
  - Indonesia
    - Indonesia Aerospace Plastics Market, Plastic Type
      - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
      - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
      - Polycarbonate (PC)
      - Polyetherimide (PEI)
      - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
      - Polyamide (PA)
      - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
      - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
      - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
      - Polyurethane (PU)
      - Others
    - Indonesia Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
      - Injection Molding
      - Thermoforming
      - CNC Machining
      - Extrusion
      - 3D Printing
      - Others
    - Indonesia Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
      - Cabin Interiors
      - Structural Components
      - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
      - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
      - Flooring & Wall Panels
    - Indonesia Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
      - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
      - General Aviation
      - Military Aircraft
      - Rotary Aircraft
- Central & South America
  - Central & South America Aerospace Plastics Market, Plastic Type
    - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
    - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
    - Polycarbonate (PC)
    - Polyetherimide (PEI)
    - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
    - Polyamide (PA)
    - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
    - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
    - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
    - Polyurethane (PU)
    - Others
  - Central & South America Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
    - Injection Molding
    - Thermoforming
    - CNC Machining
    - Extrusion
    - 3D Printing
    - Others
  - Central & South America Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
    - Cabin Interiors
    - Structural Components
    - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
    - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
    - Flooring & Wall Panels
  - Central & South America Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
    - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
    - General Aviation
    - Military Aircraft
    - Rotary Aircraft
  - Brazil
    - Brazil Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
      - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
      - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
      - Polycarbonate (PC)
      - Polyetherimide (PEI)
      - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
      - Polyamide (PA)
      - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
      - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
      - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
      - Polyurethane (PU)
      - Others
    - Brazil Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
      - Injection Molding
      - Thermoforming
      - CNC Machining
      - Extrusion
      - 3D Printing
      - Others
    - Brazil Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
      - Cabin Interiors
      - Structural Components
      - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
      - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
      - Flooring & Wall Panels
    - Brazil Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
      - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
      - General Aviation
      - Military Aircraft
      - Rotary Aircraft
- Middle East & Africa
  - Middle East & Africa Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
    - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
    - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
    - Polycarbonate (PC)
    - Polyetherimide (PEI)
    - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
    - Polyamide (PA)
    - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
    - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
    - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
    - Polyurethane (PU)
    - Others
  - Middle East & Africa Aerospace Plastics Market, By Process
    - Injection Molding
    - Thermoforming
    - CNC Machining
    - Extrusion
    - 3D Printing
    - Others
  - Middle East & Africa Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
    - Cabin Interiors
    - Structural Components
    - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
    - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
    - Flooring & Wall Panels
  - Middle East & Africa Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
    - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
    - General Aviation
    - Military Aircraft
    - Rotary Aircraft
  - Saudi Arabia
    - Saudi Arabia Aerospace Plastics Market, By Plastic Type
      - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
      - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
      - Polycarbonate (PC)
      - Polyetherimide (PEI)
      - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
      - Polyamide (PA)
      - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
      - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
      - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
      - Polyurethane (PU)
      - Others
    - Saudi Arabia Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
      - Injection Molding
      - Thermoforming
      - CNC Machining
      - Extrusion
      - 3D Printing
      - Others
    - Saudi Arabia Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
      - Cabin Interiors
      - Structural Components
      - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
      - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
      - Flooring & Wall Panels
    - Saudi Arabia Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
      - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
      - General Aviation
      - Military Aircraft
      - Rotary Aircraft
  - United Arab Emirates
    - United Arab Emirates Aerospace Plastics Market, Plastic Type
      - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
      - Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
      - Polycarbonate (PC)
      - Polyetherimide (PEI)
      - Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
      - Polyamide (PA)
      - PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS)
      - Polyamide-imide (PAI)
      - Polyphenylene ether (PPE)
      - Polyurethane (PU)
      - Others
    - United Arab Emirates Aerospace Plastics Market, by Process
      - Injection Molding
      - Thermoforming
      - CNC Machining
      - Extrusion
      - 3D Printing
      - Others
    - United Arab Emirates Aerospace Plastics Market, By Application
      - Cabin Interiors
      - Structural Components
      - Electrical, Electronics, and Control Panel
      - Window & windshields, doors, and canopies
      - Flooring & Wall Panels
    - United Arab Emirates Aerospace Plastics Market, By End Use
      - Commercial & Freighter Aircraft
      - General Aviation
      - Military Aircraft
      - Rotary Aircraft

Aerospace Plastics Market Dynamics

Driver: Conventional Materials Repalced By Plastics In Aircraft Manufacturing

The development of lightweight aircraft that reduce fuel overheads of airlines is of paramount importance for the aerospace industry. Thus, a small reduction in the weight of aircraft turns out to be highly cost-effective for airlines during the operational life of their aircraft. Aerospace plastics possess excellent strength-to-weight ratios and hence, are used to minimize the weight of aircraft. The costs of fuels used in aircraft are soaring worldwide owing to the spike in Brent crude oil prices. Fuels account for shares ranging from 20% to 25% of the operational airlines costs according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Hence, the surge in aircraft fuel prices can lead aircraft manufacturers to utilize plastics to reduce fuel consumption. This is expected to positively impact the demand for aerospace plastics across the world over the forecast period. Aerospace plastic composites, namely, carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) are five times stronger than steel and a majority of aircraft manufacturers preferably utilize aerospace plastics for producing their aircraft. Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is considered a top-class plastic owing to its durability and excellent resistance to hydrolysis. This makes PEEK suitable for use in a wide array of aerospace applications such as seating, structural support, engine parts, luggage compartment retainer brackets, support handles, and cables.

Driver: Flourishing Global Aviation Sector

An increase in air travel in emerging economies such as China and India over the past few years has been signifying the growth of the aviation sector in these countries. Moreover, ongoing globalization and increasing international trade also are factors contributing to the growth of the global aviation sector. The large population base of Asia Pacific and the increase in disposable income of the masses in the region have made air travel a viable option for passengers. This has enabled airlines to increase their presence in Asia Pacific. The rising global demand for commercial and general aviation aircraft owing to ongoing industrialization and globalization has given a major thrust to the aviation industry. This is expected to generate substantial demand for aerospace plastics and fuel the growth of the global market for them.

Restraint: Fluctuations In Crude Oil Prices Coupled With Geopolitical Tensions

Aerospace plastics market across the world is heavily dependent on the petroleum industry for the procurement of primary raw materials for manufacturing different grades of plastics. Crude oil is a commodity that witnesses significant price fluctuations owing to various demand and supply factors, seasonal variations, natural disasters, etc. that ultimately impact all its byproducts such as plastic polymers. Political instability in oil-producing countries has resulted in extreme price fluctuations of crude oil. North Africa is considered a significant source of natural gas in Western Europe, particularly in France, Italy, and Spain. However, North Africa faces terrorism due to the presence of violent politically motivated groups, such as the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and al-Qaeda, which have started targeting its energy infrastructure. This is expected to further cause disruptions in crude oil supply, thereby leading to fluctuations in the prices of raw materials required for developing plastics. This, in turn, is anticipated to restrain the growth of aerospace plastics market in the coming years.

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Aerospace plastics market qualitative analysis

Industry overview
Industry trends
Market drivers and restraints
Market size
Growth prospects
Porter’s analysis
PESTEL analysis
Key market opportunities prioritized
Competitive landscape
- Company overview
- Financial performance
- Product benchmarking
- Latest strategic developments

Aerospace plastics market quantitative analysis

Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2018 to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Company financial performance

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