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The global demand for carbon fibre will continue to enjoy a CAGR of 11.5% up to 2022.
12th November 2018
Innovation in Textiles
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Stuttgart
Speaking at the 4th International Composites Congress (ICC), held alongside Composites Europe in Stuttgart last week, he said carbon fibre usage was on course to grow from 70,500 tons in 2017 to 78,500 tons in 2018 and will reach 120,500 tons in 2022. Theoretical carbon fibre capacity in 2018 is some 149,3000 tons.
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