Sheet Molding Compound Market

Market Highlights

“The sheet molding compound market was valued at US$2.9 billion in 2024 and is likely to grow at a decent CAGR of 2.9% in the long run to reach US$3.4 billion in 2030.”

Introduction

Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) is a thermoset compound, where carbon or glass fibers, typically one inch or longer, are encapsulated in a polyester or vinyl?ester resin matrix. High in demand due to its excellent surface finish, the SMC satisfies demanding conditions across automotive, construction, and electrical & electronics industries. It possesses excellent mechanical strength as well as heat and corrosion resistance, light weight, exceptional electrical properties, and low emissions, driving demand in light vehicle weight components, outdoor electrical enclosures, and high voltage insulators.

The SMC market has experienced significant growth as OEMs and infrastructure developers demand durability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations from the increased use of electric vehicles, electrical components, and smart building systems.

Segments' Analysis

By Industry Type

“Throughout the forecast period, the transportation industry makes considerable use of sheet molding compound.”

The market is segmented into aerospace & defense, marine, transportation, construction, consumer goods, electrical & electronics, pipe & tanks, and other industries. SMC, due to its superior mechanical performance and scalability for large-scale production, has extensive usage in the transportation industry, with usage in hood, bumper, door panel, fender, pickup truck boxes, and battery covers. New age formulations, such as low-density SMC, are increasingly used for Class A surface finish parts by various automobile manufacturers. Furthermore, automakers can produce 150,000-200,000 parts per annum from SMCs, perfectly aligned with the 2-5-minute cycle time of the industry. Construction, another noticeable market for SMCs, is likely to be the fastest-growing market in the coming five years.

By Fiber Type

“Glass fiber is expected to hold a dominating share in the market during the forecast period.”

The market is categorized into glass fiber and carbon fiber. Glass fiber holds a major share, favored for its cost-effectiveness and widespread OEM adoption across applications like hoods, liftgates, HVAC components, and manhole covers. Carbon Fiber, on the other hand, is experiencing a faster growth rate, due to increasing demand for lightweight and high-strength materials in electrical & electronics and aerospace & defense applications.

Regional Analysis

“The Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain the biggest market for sheet molding compound, while North America will hold the position of the second largest throughout the forecast period.”

The Asia?Pacific region commands the largest value share of the sheet molding compound market, propelled by booming vehicle production and a thriving electrical & electronics industry. Leading demand hubs China, India, Japan, and South Korea are key drivers, as their automakers adopt SMC for lighter, more efficient components, while their switchgear, enclosure, breaker, and insulator manufacturers set the pace for electrical & electronics industry growth. North America and Europe are the other major markets for SMCs in the wake of high usage of their vehicles.

Key Players

The market is highly fragmented, with more than 50 players across the region. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors, including price, service offerings, and regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the sheet molding compound market. Some of the major players provide a complete range of services.

Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)

• Teijin Automotive Technologies

• Polynt Group

• IDI Composites International

• Core Molding Technologies

• LyondellBasell

• Menzolit

• Polytec Group

• Changzhou Jiang's Compound Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

• Mitsui Chemicals Group

• Huayuan Advanced Materials (Hamlite)

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Report Features

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• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.

• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.

• Market trend and forecast analysis.

• Market segment trend and forecast.

• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.

• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.

• Emerging trends.

• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.

• Key success factors.

The sheet molding compound market is segmented into the following categories-

By Industry

• Aerospace & Defense (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Marine (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Transportation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Construction (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Consumer Goods (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Electrical & Electronics (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Pipe & Tanks (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Other Industries (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

By Fiber

• Glass Fiber (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Carbon Fiber (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

By Resin

• Polyester (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Epoxy (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Other Resins (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

By Density

• Medium-High Density (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

• Low-Density (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)

• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe)

• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)

• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Argentina, and Others)

Research Methodology

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• More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.

• We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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