Table Of Contents

1 Introduction 16
1.1 Objectives Of The Study 16
1.2 Market Scope 16
1.2.1 Market Definition 16
1.2.2 Markets Covered 17
1.2.2.1 Scope, By Type 17
1.2.2.2 Scope, By Application 17
1.2.2.3 Scope, By Region 18
1.2.3 Currency 18
1.2.4 Package Size 18
1.2.5 Limitations 18
1.3 Stakeholders 19

2 Research Methodology 20
2.1 Market Size Estimation 21
2.2 Market Crackdown & Data Triangulation 23
2.3 Market Share Estimation 23
2.3.1 Key Insights 24
2.3.2 Assumptions 25

3 Executive Summary 26

4 Premium Insights 30
4.1 Attractive Market Opportunity For Aramid Fiber Manufacturers 30
4.2 Aramid Fiber Market Growing At A Steady Rate 31
4.3 Leading Countries In The Aramid Fiber Market, 2014 32
4.4 Aramid Fiber Market Share, By Type 32
4.5 Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Leading Country, In Terms Of Growth Rate, 2014–2019 33
4.6 Europe Is The Largest Market For Aramid Fiber 34
4.7 Market Attractiveness, By Region 35

5 Market Overview 37
5.1 Introduction 38
5.1.1 Para-Aramid 38
5.1.2 Meta-Aramid 39
5.1.3 Other Aramid Fibers 39
5.1.3.1 Co-Polymer Aramid Fibers 39
5.1.3.1 Terpolyaramide Fibers 39
5.2 Market Segmentation 39
5.2.1 Aramid Fiber Market, By Type 39
5.2.2 Aramid Fiber Market, By Application 40
5.2.3 Aramid Fiber Market, By Region 41
5.3 Market Dynamics 41
5.3.1 Drivers 42
5.3.1.1 Greater Need For Security & Protective Measures 42
5.3.1.2 Drive For Higher Fuel Efficiency 42
5.3.1.3 Technological Advancements In Transportation 43
5.3.1.4 Potential Substitute For Steel And Asbestos 43
5.3.2 Restraints 44
5.3.2.1 Raw Material Costs And Quality 44
5.3.2.2 High Cost Of Production 44
5.3.2.3 Requirement Of Huge Investments For R&D 44
5.3.2.4 Non–Bio-Degradable Nature Of Aramid Fibers 44
5.3.2.5 Barrier For New Entrants 44
5.3.3 Opportunities 45
5.3.3.1 Greater Defense Spending 45
5.3.3.2 Advanced Aramid Materials 45
5.3.3.3 Increasing Demand From Aerospace And Automotive Industries 46
5.3.4 Burning Issues 46
5.3.4.1 Increasing Global Tension And War-Like Situations 46
5.3.4.2 Slow Economic Recovery 47
5.3.4.3 Possibility Of Over-Production Capacity 47

6 Industry Trends 48
6.1 Introduction 48
6.2 Value Chain Analysis 48
6.2.1 Raw Material 48
6.2.2 Manufacturing 49
6.2.3 Aramid Products 49
6.2.4 Marketing & Sales 49
6.2.5 After-Sales Service 49
6.3 Pricing & Cost Analysis 50
6.3.1 Price Drivers 50
6.3.1.1 Raw Materials 50
6.3.1.2 Technology Cost 50
6.3.1.3 Energy Prices 50
6.3.1.4 Exchange Rates 50
6.4 Production Capacity 51
6.5 Porter’S Five Forces Analysis 53
6.5.1 Threat Of New Entrants 54
6.5.2 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers 55
6.5.3 Threat Of Substitutes 55
6.5.4 Bargaining Power Of Buyers 55
6.5.5 Intensity Of Rivalry 55
6.6 Policies & Regulations 56
6.6.1 Berry Amendment – U.S. 56
6.6.2 Eu Directive 89/668/Ec – Personal Protective Equipment 56
6.6.3 Eu Standard – Energy Conservation Tires 56
6.6.4 Reduction In Import Duty And Excise Duty On Aramid Fibers In India 56
6.6.5 Subsidies And Investment Support For Aramid Manufacturers In China 57

7 Aramid Fiber Market, By Type 58
7.1 Introduction 59
7.2 Para-Aramid Fibers 62
7.3 Meta-Aramid Fibers 64
7.4 Other Aramid Fibers 66

8 Aramid Fiber Market, By Application 69
8.1 Introduction 70
8.2 Security & Protection 74
8.3 Frictional Materials 77
8.4 Rubber Reinforcement 79
8.5 Optical Fibers 81
8.6 Tire Reinforcement 83
8.7 Electrical Insulation 85
8.8 Aerospace 87
8.9 Other Applications 89
8.9.1 Composites 89
8.9.2 Filtration 89
8.9.3 Ropes & Cables 89
8.9.4 Recreational Goods 89

9 Regional Analysis 90
9.1 Introduction 91
9.2 Europe 92
9.2.1 Germany 96
9.2.2 U.K. 97
9.2.3 France 98
9.2.4 Italy 99
9.2.5 Rest Of Europe 100
9.3 North America 100
9.3.1 U.S. 104
9.3.2 Canada 105
9.3.3 Mexico 106
9.4 Asia-Pacific 107
9.4.1 China 111
9.4.2 Japan 112
9.4.3 Republic Of Korea (South Korea) 113
9.4.4 India 114
9.4.5 Rest Of Asia-Pacific 115
9.5 Latin America 115
9.5.1 Brazil 117
9.5.2 Rest Of Latin America 118
9.6 The Middle East & Africa 119

10 Competitive Landscape 121
10.1 Overview 121
10.2 Teijin Was The Most Active Company From 2009 To 2014* 121
10.3 Maximum Developments In 2012 & 2013 122
10.4 Competitive Situation & Trends 124
10.4.1 New Product Development 124
10.4.2 Capacity Expansions 126
10.4.3 Partnerships & Collaborations 127
10.4.4 Acquisition 127
10.4.5 R&D 128
10.4.6 Licensing 128

11 Company Profiles 129
(Overview, Financial*, Products & Services, Strategy, And Developments)
11.1 Introduction 129
11.2 E. I. Du Pont Nemours & Co. 130
11.3 Teijin Limited 133
11.4 Yantai Tayho Advanced Materials Co. 137
11.5 Toray Chemical Korea Inc. 139
11.6 Hyosung Corporation 141
11.7 Kolon Industries Inc. 143
11.8 Huvis Corporation 145
11.9 Kermel 147
11.10 China National Bluestar (Group) Co. Ltd. 149
11.11 Sro Aramid (Jiangzu) Co. Ltd. 151
*Details Might Not Be Captured In Case Of Unlisted Companies.
 
12 Appendix 153
12.1 Discussion Guide 153
12.2 Introducing Rt: Real Time Market Intelligence 157
12.3 Available Customizations 158
12.4 Related Reports 159

List Of Tables

Table 1 Physical Properties Of Aramid 38
Table 2 Aramid Fiber Market: Average Prices, By Region, 2012–2019 ($/Kg) 50
Table 3 Aramid Fiber Market: Average Prices, By Type, 2012–2019 ($/Kg) 50
Table 4 Para-Aramid Fiber Production Capacity, By Company, 2013 Vs. 2019 (Tons) 51
Table 5 Meta-Aramid Fiber Production Capacity, By Company, 2013 Vs. 2019 (Tons) 52
Table 6 Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (Tons) 61
Table 7 Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 61
Table 8 Major Para-Aramid Fiber Brands In The Market 62
Table 9 Para-Aramid Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) 63
Table 10 Para-Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) 64
Table 11 Major Meta-Aramid Fiber Brands In The Market 64
Table 12 Meta-Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) 65
Table 13 Meta-Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) 66
Table 14 Major Brands Of Other Aramid Fibers 66
Table 15 Other Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) 67
Table 16 Other Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) 68
Table 17 Aramid Fiber: Breakdown Of Applications 70
Table 18 Aramid Fiber Applications, By Type 71
Table 19 Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) 73
Table 20 Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012 – 2019 ($Million) 73
Table 21 Security & Protection: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) 75
Table 22 Security & Protection: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) 76
Table 23 Frictional Materials: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) 77
Table 24 Frictional Materials: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) 78
Table 25 Rubber Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) 79
Table 26 Rubber Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) 80
Table 27 High Growth Of Rubber Reinforcement Application In North America 80
Table 28 Optical Fibers: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) 81
Table 29 Optical Fibers: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) 81
Table 30 Tire Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) 83
Table 31 Tire Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) 84
Table 32 Electrical Insulation: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) 85
Table 33 Electrical Insulation: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) 86
Table 34 Aerospace: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) 87
Table 35 Aerospace: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012- 2019 ($Million) 88
Table 36 Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012–2019 (Tons) 92
Table 37 Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Region, 2012–2019 ($Million) 92
Table 38 Europe: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Country, 2012–2019 (Tons) 94
Table 39 Europe: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Country, 2012–2019 ($Million) 94
Table 40 Europe: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons) 94
Table 41 Europe: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 ($Million) 95
Table 42 Europe: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 95
Table 43 Europe: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 96
Table 44 Germany: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 96
Table 45 Germany: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 97
Table 46 U.K.: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 97
Table 47 U.K.: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 98
Table 48 France: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 98
Table 49 France: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 99
Table 50 Italy: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 99
Table 51 Italy: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 100
Table 52 North America: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Country, 2012–2019 (Tons) 102
Table 53 North America: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Country, 2012–2019 ($Million) 102
Table 54 North America: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons) 102
Table 55 North America: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 ($Million) 103
Table 56 North America: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 103
Table 57 North America: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 104
Table 58 U.S.: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 104
Table 59 U.S.: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 105
Table 60 Canada : Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 105
Table 61 Canada: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 106
Table 62 Mexico: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 106
Table 63 Mexico: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 107
Table 64 Asia-Pacific: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Country, 2012–2019 (Tons) 108
Table 65 Asia-Pacific: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Country, 2012–2019 ($Million) 109
Table 66 Asia-Pacific: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons) 109
Table 67 Asia-Pacific: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012 – 2019 ($Million) 109
Table 68 Asia-Pacific : Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 110
Table 69 Asia-Pacific: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 110
Table 70 China : Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 111
Table 71 China: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 111
Table 72 Japan : Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 112
Table 73 Japan: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 112
Table 74 South Korea: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 113
Table 75 South Korea: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 113
Table 76 India : Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 114
Table 77 India: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 114
Table 78 Latin America: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Country, 2012–2019 (Tons) 115
Table 79 Latin America: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Country, 2012–2019 ($Million) 115
Table 80 Latin America : Aramid Fiber Market, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons) 116
Table 81 Latin America : Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 ($Million) 116
Table 82 Latin America : Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 116
Table 83 Latin America: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 117
Table 84 Brazil: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 117
Table 85 Brazil: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 118
Table 86 The Middle East & Africa : Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 (Tons) 119
Table 87 The Middle East & Africa: Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Type, 2012–2019 ($Million) 119
Table 88 The Middle East & Africa : Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 (Tons) 120
Table 89 The Middle East & Africa : Aramid Fiber Market Size, By Application, 2012–2019 ($Million) 120
Table 90 New Product Development, 2009-2014* 124
Table 91 Capacity Expansions, 2009–2014* 126
Table 92 Partnerships & Collaborations, 2010 – 2014* 127
Table 93 Acquisition, 2009-2014* 127
Table 94 R&D, 2009-2014* 128
Table 95 Licensing, 2009-2014* 128



List Of Figures

Figure 1 Global Aramid Fiber Market: Research Methodology 20
Figure 2 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach 21
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach 22
Figure 4 Breakdown Of Primary Interviews, By Company Type, Designation & Region 23
Figure 5 Key Data Taken From Secondary Sources 23
Figure 6 Key Data Taken From Primary Sources 24
Figure 7 Aramid Fiber Application Snapshot, By Value, 2014 Vs. 2019: Market For Optical Fiber Application To Grow At The Highest Rate 26
Figure 8 Aramid Fiber Market, By Application, 2014–2019 (Tons): Optical Fiber Segment Most Attractive For Investments 27
Figure 9 Aramid Fiber Market Share (By Volume), By Region, 2013: Asia-Pacific Projected To Be The Fastest-Growing Market 28
Figure 10 Emerging Economies Offering Attractive Opportunities In The Aramid Fiber Market 30
Figure 11 Aramid Fiber Market: Steady Growth Expected Between 2014 And 2019 31
Figure 12 U.S. And Germany: The Top Two Countries For The Aramid Fiber Market In 2014 32
Figure 13 Meta-Aramid Fiber Estimated To Have The Highest Growth 32
Figure 14 Europe Is The Major Consumer Of Para And Meta Type Of Aramid Fibers 33
Figure 15 Key Growth Pockets: The Top 5 Countries To Invest In The Next Five Years 33
Figure 16 Germany Emerges As The Largest Consumer Of Aramid Fiber In Europe 34
Figure 17 North America Still Commanding High Value Growth Due To High Aramid Fiber Prices 35
Figure 18 Asia-Pacific Driving The Growth For The Aramid Fiber Market 36
Figure 19 Aramid Fiber Market Segmentation, By Type 40
Figure 20 Aramid Fiber Market, By Application 40
Figure 21 Aramid Fiber Market, By Region 41
Figure 22 Overview Of Factors Governing The Global Aramid Fiber Market 42
Figure 23 Countries That Have Banned Or Restricted Use Of Asbestos Vs. Asbestos-Related Death, 2000–2020 43
Figure 24 Countries With High Growth In Military Spending, 2013 45
Figure 25 Conflict Regions In The World Demanding Greater Safety Measures 47
Figure 26 Value Chain For Aramid Fiber Industry 48
Figure 27 Aramid Manufacturing Process 49
Figure 28 Aramid Fiber Manufacturers: Para-Aramid Fiber Production Capacity, 2013 Vs. 2019 (%Share) 51
Figure 29 Aramid Fiber Manufacturers: Meta-Aramid Fiber Production Capacity (%Share) 52
Figure 30 Aramid Fiber Manufacturers: Other Aramid Fibers Production Capacity2013 Vs. 2019 (%Share) 53
Figure 31 Porter’S Five Forces Analysis For Aramid Fibers Market, 2013 54
Figure 32 Aramid Fiber: Classification 59
Figure 33 Aramid Fiber Types 60
Figure 34 Meta-Aramid Fibers To See The Fastest Growth In The Aramid Fiber Market 60
Figure 35 Meta-Aramid Fibers To Witness High Value Growth From 2014 To 2019 62
Figure 36 Asia-Pacific To Be The Fastest Growing Region For Para-Aramid Market 63
Figure 37 Asia-Pacific To Be The Fastest Growing Region For Meta-Aramid Market 65
Figure 38 North America To Have The Highest Growth In Market Size For Other Aramid Fibers 67
Figure 39 Security & Protection To Register Highest Growth In Market Size 72
Figure 40 Optical Fiber Projected To Have The Highest Cagr From 2014-2019 72
Figure 41 Security & Protection Segment To Experience Rise In Demand 74
Figure 42 Europe Estimated To Account For The Highest Growth (Volume) In Security & Protection Application 75
Figure 43 North America Projected To Have The Highest Growth In Security & Protection, In Terms Of Value 76
Figure 44 Asia-Pacific Projected To Drive Growth In The Frictional Materials Segment 77
Figure 45 North America To Have Highest Value Growth In Aramid Fiber’S Frictional Materials Application 78
Figure 46 Latin America Projected To Have The Highest Cagr In Rubber Reinforcement Application 79
Figure 47 Increase In Investment To Propel The Growth Of Aramid Fiber For Fiber-Optic Cable Application In Latin America 81
Figure 48 North America To Register High Value Growth For The Optical Fiber Application 82
Figure 49 Asia-Pacific Estimated To Register The Fastest Growth 83
Figure 50 North America To Witness Highest Value Growth For Tire Reinforcement Application 84
Figure 51 Asia-Pacific To Be The Fastest Growing Region In Electrical Insulation Segment 85
Figure 52 Europe Estimated To Have The Largest Market Size (Value) In Electrical Insulation 86
Figure 53 North America To Witness Highest Growth In Aerospace Segment 87
Figure 54 North America Projected To Have The Highest Value Growth In Aerospace Segment 88
Figure 55 India Is Projected To Emerge As The Fastest-Growing Aramid Fiber Market 91
Figure 56 Regional Snapshot Of The Aramid Fiber Market: Canada & Mexico Driving The Growth In The Aramid Fiber Market 91
Figure 57 Europe: Aramid Fiber Market Snapshot 93
Figure 58 North America: Aramid Fiber Market Snapshot 101
Figure 59 Asia-Pacific: Aramid Fiber Market Snapshot 108
Figure 60 Key Companies Preferred New Product Launch Strategy Over The Last Four Years 121
Figure 61 Aramid Fiber Market Developments, By Key Player, 2009-2014* 122
Figure 62 Developments In Global Aramid Fiber Market, 2009-2014* 123
Figure 63 Battle For Market Share: New Product Launch Was The Key Strategy 123
Figure 64 Geographic Revenue Mix Of Top 5 Market Players 129
Figure 65 E. I. Du Pont Nemours & Co.: Business Overview 130
Figure 66 E. I. Du Pont Nemours & Co.: Swot Analysis 132
Figure 67 Teijin Limited: Business Overview 133
Figure 68 Teijin Limited: Swot Analysis 136
Figure 69 Yantai Tayho Advanced Materials Co.: Business Overview 137
Figure 70 Swot Analysis 138
Figure 71 Toray Chemical Korea Inc.: Business Overview 139
Figure 72 Hyosung Corporation: Business Overview 141
Figure 73 Kolon Industries Inc.: Business Overview 143
Figure 74 Huvis Corporation: Business Overview 145
Figure 75 Kermel:Business Overview 147
Figure 76 China National Bluestar (Group) Co. Ltd.: Business Overview 149
Figure 77 Sro Aramid (Jiangzu) Co. Ltd.: Business Overview 151




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