The market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.14% during 2018-2024 (the forecast period). The demand for lightweight materials is driven by the aerospace and automotive industries, as they aid in fuel efficiency and better performance.
Global Light Weight Material Market Share:
Lightweight materials find broad use in numerous businesses, for example, automotive, marine, and aerospace. The materials are significantly utilised as a part of the automotive industry since the diminished weight gives better fuel efficiency and enhanced quickening. The electric vehicle showcase, which requires lightweight materials, is relied upon to become more than 20% during the forecasting period
Global Light Weight Material Market Size:
The previously mentioned factors have prompted an expanded utilisation of lightweight materials in electric vehicle items. Nonetheless, the high cost of lightweight materials (when contrasted with conventional steel and iron), is a disservice. In a few nations, the supply of lightweight materials is additionally confined, in this way, upsetting the development of the market.
The majorly used lightweight materials are dependent on their respective industries, such as, in the marine sector, the first alternative for metal is composites. Similarly, magnesium/ aluminium
Global Light Weight Material Market Growth:
Regarding the automotive end-users, North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region, regarding the demand for lightweight materials during the forecast period, owing to the CAFÉ regulations. By type, the metal alloy segment accounted for the highest market share in 2016, while the composite is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.
Global Light Weight Material Market Industry Analysis:
North America and Europe are considered to be the primary markets for lightweight materials. The use of a particular lightweight material also depends on the region (e.g. America has vast magnesium reserves, and thus, magnesium is considered as a better alternative to iron, in many industries.
Global Light Weight Material Market Outlook:
Owing to the new sanctions imposed by their governments concerning vehicular emissions, the automotive Industry giants in India and China have also begun considering lightweight materials as a substitute for steel. Middle-East & Africa and South America are expected to be among the fast-growing regions during the forecast period
Global Light Weight Material Market Trends:
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