개요
세계의 폴리아릴에테르케톤(PAEK) 시장은 2023년에 10억 달러에 달하며, 2031년에는 17억 달러에 달할 것으로 예측되며, 예측 기간인 2024년 CAGR은 7.2%로 성장합니다.
3D 프린팅 기술의 발전은 앞으로도 세계 시장의 성장을 더욱 가속화할 것으로 보입니다. 예를 들어 2023년 11월 실리콘밸리의 스타트업 Arevo Labs는 PAEK와 PEEK를 사용하여 다양한 3D 프린팅 탄소섬유 강화 엔지니어링 부품을 제조하기 위한 새로운 독자적인 3D 프린팅 기술을 개발했습니다.
PAEK 생산이 일부 대기업으로 제한되는 것은 향후 수년간 시장 성장에 큰 영향을 미칠 것으로 보입니다. 이 분야의 기술 혁신 속도가 증가하고 있음에도 불구하고 소수의 대기업이 지배적이기 때문에 기존 제품군의 큰 매출을 위험에 빠뜨리고 싶지 않기 때문에 새로운 발명의 상용화가 늦어지고 있습니다.
역학
차세대 항공기의 복합재료 사용 증가
역사적으로 민간 항공기는 알루미늄 합금으로 만들어졌지만, 재료 과학의 발전으로 현대 항공기에는 복합재료가 선택되고 있습니다. 그러나 오늘날 항공사들은 연료 효율을 극대화하고 항속거리를 늘리는 데 더 많은 관심을 기울이고 있으며, 이에 따라 항공기 제조업체들은 경량화와 운항 효율을 향상시킬 수 있는 복합재 사용을 늘리는 방향으로 전환하고 있습니다.
예를 들어 에어버스 A350-1000형 장거리 와이드바디 여객기는 기체 구조의 52% 가량을 복합재료가 차지하고 있습니다. 마찬가지로 보잉 787은 동체의 거의 50%가 복합재를 사용하고 있습니다. 보잉 777X와 같은 차세대 항공기가 현재 개발 중이기 때문에 항공우주 분야에서 PAEK의 사용은 앞으로 더욱 확대될 것으로 보입니다.
전기자동차 생산의 가속화
국제에너지기구(IEA)가 최근 발표한 데이터에 따르면 2023년 세계 전기자동차 판매량은 전년 대비 35% 증가한 350만 대. 전기자동차 생산 및 판매량 증가는 제조업체의 연구개발비 증가, 정부의 보조금 지급, 자동차 제조업체 간의 치열한 경쟁으로 인한 소비자 가격 인하에 기인합니다.에 따른 소비자 가격 인하에 기인합니다.
전기자동차 제조에 PAEK를 사용하는 것은 고유한 장점이 있습니다. 첫째, 강도 대 중량 비율이 높아 차체 패널 부품 제조에 가장 적합합니다. 또 다른 장점은 유전율이 낮아 리튬이온 배터리 케이스 및 인클로저 제조에 사용할 수 있다는 점입니다. 현재 빅트렉스(Victrex plc)와 같은 기업이 EV에 특화된 PAEK 소재를 개발하고 있습니다.
가공의 과제
폴리아릴에테르케톤은 융점이 높고 각 유형마다 고유한 가공 조건이 있으므로 제조업체가 가공할 때 어려움이 있습니다. 폴리아릴에테르케톤의 대규모 생산에는 고온 압출 성형 및 자동 사출성형 시스템과 같은 특수 산업 장비가 사용됩니다.
또한 요구되는 재료 특성을 달성하고 생산 공정 전반에 걸쳐 품질을 유지하기 위해서는 가공 파라미터를 매우 정밀하게 제어해야 합니다. 기술의 복잡성은 신규 진출기업에게 시장 진입의 큰 장벽이 되고 있으며, PAEK 생산을 소수의 대기업으로 제한하는 것은 기술 혁신을 저해하고 세계 시장의 성장을 제한합니다.
Overview
Global Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) Market reached US$ 1.0 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 1.7 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period 2024-2031.
The advances in 3D printing technology will continue to augment global market growth. For example, in November 2023, Arevo Labs, a silicon valley startup, developed a new proprietary 3D printing technology for producing a range of 3D printed carbon fiber-reinforced engineering components using PAEK and PEEK.
The restriction of PAEK production to a few large-scale companies will have major consequence for market growth in the upcoming years. Even as the pace of innovation in this sector has increased, the dominance of a few major companies means that commercialization of new inventions is slow since these companies do not want to jeopardize their big revenue making existing range of products.
Dynamics
Increasing Usage of Composites in New Generation Aircraft
Historically, commercial aircraft were made from aluminum alloys, however, advances in material science have made composites the preferred choice for modern aircrafts. However, airlines are today more concerned with maximum fuel efficiency and longer range, hence, aircraft manufacturers have shifted towards increased composites usage as it offers better weight savings and more operational efficiency.
For instance, the Airbus A350-1000 long range widebody airliner has composites accounting for nearly 52% of its body structure. Similarly, the Boeing 787 uses composites for nearly 50% of it fuselage. As next generation aircraft like the Boeing 777X are currently under development, the usage of PAEK in aerospace applications will only grow in the future.
Acceleration of Electric Vehicle Production
Recently released data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights the fact that global electric vehicle sales were 3.5 million higher in 2023 than the previous year, representing a 35% Y-o-Y increase. The growth in EV production and sales can be attributed to an increase in R&D spending by manufacturers, disbursal of generous government subsidies and intense competition among automakers leading to lowered prices for consumers.
PAEK usage in electric vehicle manufacturing offers its own distinct advantages. Firstly, it has high strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for manufacturing body panel components. Another advantage is its low dielectric constant, which can be used for making lithium-ion battery casings and enclosures. Companies like Victrex plc are currently developing a range of EV-specific PAEK materials.
Challenges in Processing
Polyaryletherketone poses presents certain challenges for manufacturers during processing, since they have high melting temperatures and each type has its own specific processing requirements. Specialized industrial equipment, like high-temperature extrusion or automated injection molding systems are used for their large-scale production.
Furthermore, it is necessary to ensure extremely precise control of processing parameters in order to achieve the required material properties and maintain quality throughout the production process. The technological complexity acts as a major barrier to market entry for new players. Limiting PAEK production in the hands of a few major companies stifles innovation and limits global market growth.
The global polyaryletherketone (PAEK) market is segmented based on type, filler, form, end-user and region.
The Aerospace Industry Will Continue to be a Leading End-user
PAEK is being increasingly adopted in the aerospace industry, particularly in making airplane body panels. Unmanned aerial vehicles are being entirely designed out of composites like PAEK, since it allows for weight reduction as well as evading radar detection. New generation spacecraft are also increasingly utilizing composites to withstand the harsh operational environments.
The shift towards electric vehicles is also opening up the automotive industry as a major demand source for PAEK. EV manufacturers are ensuring that their vehicles are more lightweight and have longer range with bigger capacity batteries. Therefore, most automotive companies are expanding the usage of polyaryletherketone (PAEK) for achieving weight reduction.
Asia-Pacific Will Have the Fastest Growing Market
Asia-Pacific will have the fastest growth rate during the forecast period, given China's near-dominance of electric vehicle supply chain. In April 2024, Xiaomi, one of China's largest consumer electronics manufacturers, announced the roll out of its 10,000th serially produced EV, the SU7. Other companies, like Vietnam's VinFast, are also stepping their own production to effectively compete with China.
China has also come to dominate the aerospace industry in the region, with the launch of the COMAC C919, a narrow body aircraft challenging the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737. In April 2024, Air China placed an order for more than 100 C919 aircraft in a major boost for the domestic aircraft model. China is also hoping to increase the exports of C919 to neighboring countries and emerging regions like Africa.
A major challenge for PAEK manufacturers during the pandemic period was keeping up production for existing orders. The lockdowns and other restrictions had left many companies unable to supply their major clients. As the virus caseload surged and the pandemic grew more severe, the overall demand from automotive and aerospace sectors dropped sharply. The industry had to endure nearly a year of harsh market conditions.
As the overall outlook improved and cases starting reducing with mass vaccinations, demand gradually recovered and witnessed a much sharper growth. Companies are now focusing on improving the performance characteristics of PAEK for future applications. Overall, the pandemic will not hurt the long-term growth of the global market.
The war increased PAEK demand, especially as both Russia and Ukraine stepped up the production of loitering munitions and other types of combat UAVs. The main factors behind the surge in drone warfare was the conservation of infantry troops for large-scale offensives and the lower operating costs of drones.
The trade embargoes of U.S. and EU on the Russian market have created major problems for the Russian civilian aircraft industry. The Irkut MC-21, Russia's domestic competitor for narrow body offerings from Boeing and Airbus, has witnessed a major pushback on its developmental timeline. United Aircraft Corporation, the airplane's developer, has announced that a new version with import-substitution of western parts will undertake its first flight by early 2026.
The major global players in the market include Victrex plc, Solvay SA, Evonik Industries AG, Arkema, SABIC, Ensinger, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Panjin Zhongrun, RTP Company and Celanese Corporation.
The global polyaryletherketone (PAEK) market report would provide approximately 69 tables, 69 figures and 198 Pages.
Target Audience 2024
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