Product Code: ETC069594 | Publication Date: Jun 2021 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Australia automotive composites market is expanding with the adoption of advanced materials such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and aramid fibers in vehicle components. Composites offer advantages such as high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility, driving their use in applications ranging from body panels to interior trim.
The Australia automotive composites market is experiencing robust growth driven by the demand for lightweight and high-performance materials to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, performance, and sustainability. Automotive composites encompass a wide range of materials, including carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRP), and natural fiber composites. Market drivers include regulatory mandates to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy, as well as the increasing adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles requiring lightweight structural components. Moreover, advancements in composite material formulations, manufacturing technologies, and recycling processes are expanding the application scope of automotive composites in body panels, chassis components, interior trim, and other vehicle systems.
Challenges in the automotive composites market in Australia include optimizing composite material properties for specific applications, reducing production costs, and ensuring recyclability and sustainability throughout the product lifecycle.
Automotive composites, including carbon fiber, glass fiber, and aramid-based materials, offer lightweight, high-strength solutions for vehicle components, improving fuel efficiency, performance, and durability in Australia. Government policies support investments in composite materials, manufacturing technologies, and recycling processes to reduce vehicle weight and environmental impact. Regulatory frameworks prioritize vehicle safety standards, material performance requirements, and environmental sustainability for automotive composites manufacturing. Additionally, initiatives focus on promoting research and development, technology transfer, and industry collaboration to accelerate the adoption of automotive composites and drive innovation in Australia automotive industry.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Automotive Composites Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Automotive Composites Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Automotive Composites Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fiber, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Resin, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Automotive Composites Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles |
4.2.2 Stringent government regulations for reducing vehicle emissions |
4.2.3 Growing focus on sustainability and recyclability in automotive manufacturing |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment and production costs of automotive composites |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for manufacturing composites |
4.3.3 Lack of standardized testing procedures for automotive composite materials |
5 Australia Automotive Composites Market Trends |
6 Australia Automotive Composites Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Automotive Composites Market, By Fiber |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Fiber, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Australia Automotive Composites Market, By Resin |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoset, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoplastic, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Australia Automotive Composites Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Interior, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Exterior, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Powertrain, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Chassis, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Australia Automotive Composites Market, By Vehicle |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-electric, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenues & Volume, By Electric, 2021-2031F |
7 Australia Automotive Composites Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Automotive Composites Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Automotive Composites Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Automotive Composites Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Carbon fiber consumption in the automotive industry |
8.2 Number of automotive manufacturers adopting composites in their production processes |
8.3 Research and development investment in automotive composite technologies |
9 Australia Automotive Composites Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Automotive Composites Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fiber, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Automotive Composites Market Opportunity Assessment, By Resin, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Automotive Composites Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Australia Automotive Composites Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Automotive Composites Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Automotive Composites Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Automotive Composites Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |