Basalt fiber possesses similar chemical properties to glass fibers but have better physicochemical properties than glass fibers. The basalt fiber market is anticipated to witness high growth due to its demand from end-use industries such as automotive, marine, building & construction, and electronics. Increasing construction activities in several regions due to growth in population, growing income, and government initiatives in various economies to develop better infrastructure is likely to boost the growth of the basalt fiber market. However, the inconsistent raw material properties are among the factors restraining the basalt fiber market growth.
In 2020, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share in the global basalt fiber market. Asia Pacific continent comprises several developing and developed economies such as India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Emerging countries are witnessing an upsurge in industrialization and urbanization activities. Growth in construction projects in countries such as India and China and growing investments in infrastructure activities, such as the new construction of highways, railways, underground metro lines, and pavement linings, are predicted to bolster the basalt fiber market in the region.
The ongoing pandemic has drastically altered the status of the chemical and materials sector and negatively impacted the growth of the basalt fiber market.The implementation of measures to combat the spread of the virus has impacted the growth of several industrial sectors. Industries such as construction, automotive, chemical, and electronics have been impacted by the sudden distortion in operational efficiencies and disruptions in the value chains attributable to the sudden closure of national and international borders. The significant decline in the growth of several industrial sectors severely impacted the demand for basalt fibers in the global market. However, as the economies are planning to revive their operations, the demand for basalt fiber is expected to rise globally. The expanding demand for basalt fibers in various industries such as construction, automotive, chemical, electronics, and aerospace along with significant investments by prominent manufacturers is expected to drive the growth for basalt fibers.
Based on product, the global basalt fiber market is segmented into roving, chopped strand, twisted yarn, fabrics and tapes, and others. The roving segment held the largest share in the global basalt fiber market in 2020. Basalt roving is a bundle of continuous unidirectional complex basalt fibers. Roving has resistance to aggressive environments, high natural strength, long service life, and superior electrical insulation properties. Based on its technical characteristics, basalt roving surpasses E-glass and S-glass in numerous respects. Basalt roving is extremely heat-resistant and can resist temperatures up to 1,000 °C for a short time.
Kamenny Vek Company; Fiberbas Construction and Building Technologies; Hydro Design Management Co. Pvt. Ltd.; Hg Gbf Basalt Fiber Co., Ltd; Bastech; Mafic SA; Shanxi Basalt Fiber Technology Co. Ltd; Technobasalt-Invest LLC; Deutsche Basalt Faser Gmbh; and Basalt Engineering LLC are among the major key players operating in the global basalt fiber market.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Basalt Fibers Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Basalt Fibers Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2020 | US$ 216.00 Million |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 427.14 Million |
| Global CAGR (2020 - 2028) | 9.0% |
| Historical Data | 2018-2019 |
| Forecast period | 2021-2028 |
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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The Basalt Fibers Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
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Major Companies operating in the Basalt Fibers Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The List of Companies - Basalt Fiber Market
Asia-Pacific is estimated to register the fastest CAGR in the market over the forecast period. Asia Pacific comprises several economies such as India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. These countries are witnessing an upsurge in industrialization and urbanization activities, offering ample opportunities for the key market players in the basalt fiber market. In Asia Pacific, there has been an increase in the consumption of basalt fiber in various industries, such as wind energy, construction & infrastructure, electrical & electronics, and automotive. Along with this, the rise in awareness regarding sustainable living and environment-friendly materials used in the application of infrastructure, aerospace, and other industries boosts the demand for basalt fibers in the region. Features of basalt fiber such as low cost, easy availability, and increasing production capacities bolster the growth of the basalt fiber market in Asia Pacific.
Based on end-use industry, automotive segment led the global basalt fiber market during the forecasted period. Basalt fiber has various properties such as high mechanical strength, resistance to high temperature, durability, and chemical resistance. It is also environmentally friendly. Such properties make basalt fiber an ideal material to be used in the automotive industry to produce headliners, CNG cylinders, brake pads and clutch plates, thermo insulation for exhaust systems, muffler’s filler, interior and exterior parts, and thermoplastic parts. Basalt fiber is lighter than steel. The fiber has high mechanical strength and an extended range of working temperatures. It is cost-effective along with excellent recyclability. All these properties made basalt fiber one of the ideal materials to be used to produce CNG cylinders.
On the basis of end-use industry, construction segment is leading the basalt fiber market during the forecast period. Basalt fibers are primarily employed in the construction industry as it has a higher strength than steel and is resistant to electromagnetic radiations and ultraviolet rays. Basalt fiber is three times lighter than steel and is 2.5 times stronger in tensile strength than steel. It also has an extremely lower coefficient of heat conductivity than steel, which improves energy efficiency. In the construction industry, basalt fiber is used in various applications, such as in the usage of wet or dry chopped strand for premix technology, basalt roving for spray up and shotcrete technologies, high strength roving for the manufacturing of rebars and pultruded profiles, and basalt fiber fabrics for concrete reinforcement and building thermo insulation.
Based on product, fabrics and tapes segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2021 to 2028. Basalt woven and knitted fabrics are mostly manufactured from direct roving, twisted yarns, special weaving, and knitting machines. Basalt fabrics are generally used for producing structural-basalt plastics, which are based on various thermosetting binders. It can also be used as a base when manufacturing soft and rigid roofing as well as for electrotechnical purposes to produce insulation materials. The basalt fiber tapes are used with resin and are compatible with polyester, epoxy, and vinyl ester. These tapes are used for the selective reinforcement of laminates, sleeve or pipe winding, seams, and molding. The finished edges of the basalt fiber provide easy handling and a clean, finished appearance, which prevents the tape from unraveling.
The major players operating in the basalt fiber market are Kamenny Vek Company, Fiberbas Construction and Building Technologies, Hydro Design Management Co. Pvt. Ltd., Hg Gbf Basalt Fiber Co., Ltd., Bastech, Mafic SA, Shanxi Basalt Fiber Technology Co. Ltd., Technobasalt-Invest LLC, Deutsche Basalt Faser Gmbh, and Basalt Engineering LLC.
In 2020, Asia-Pacific held the largest revenue share of the global basalt fiber market. Asia-Pacific continent comprises several developing and developed economies such as India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. These emerging countries are witnessing an upsurge in industrialization and urbanization activities, offering ample opportunities for the key market players in the basalt fiber market. Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to propel the basalt fiber demand owing to the presence of several domestic players in the vertical market segment such as construction and automotive. The basalt fiber market is expected to witness huge demand from the construction and automotive industries due to their resistance power to varying temperatures and chemicals, low water absorption, high mechanical strength, and durability. Besides, basalt fiber finds applications in marine, aerospace & defense, and others. The basalt fiber market is expected to rise during the projection period due to enormous growth in the automotive sector especially in countries including India and China. Additionally, the rising urbanization, rising population, and the presence of government support are the other drivers for the market growth in the region.