With the increasing concern due to the recyclability and biodegradability composites such as glass and carbon, natural fiber composites (NFC) serves as perfect replacement. Attributing to added properties such as high durability, low density, lightweight and cost effectiveness, natural fiber composites have gained significant traction. NFCs are reinforced matrices structure formed using natural fibers. Natural fiber such as coir, jute, bagasse, cotton, bamboo, hemp are used to manufacture high strength and stiff composite structures that can be used for various application. The natural fibers can be used to reinforce both thermosetting and thermoplastic matrices, are relatively lighter and have more strength than conventional fibers and therefore find extensive application in automotive industry for interior and exterior application. In the construction industry, NFCs are used in applications such as railings, window frames and door panels, as well as for packaging and electrical industry. Natural fiber composites are manufactured using two methods - injection and compression moulding. However they are predominantly processed by compression moulding technique.

根据持久性市场研究PVT，NFC市场预计将有明显的增长，直到接下来的十年开始，直到接下来的十年开始。有限公司对欧洲和北美等地区不可生物降解的复合材料的严格监管为这些地区为这些材料开辟了新的机会。随着对汽车，建筑和纺织业新兴经济体可持续NFC的需求不断增长，对预测年份的前景看起来很积极。尽管需求正在增加，但市场受到半合成纤维复合材料的限制。相对较高的水分吸收和有限的化学反应性的固有特性也阻碍了NFC市场的增长。在需求方面，最大的市场是欧洲，这是由于天然纤维复合材料汽车应用的广泛需求。欧洲的主要市场包括英国和德国。其次是欧洲，北美和拉丁美洲，从基础设施和建构应用中看到了很高的需求。预计亚太地区将成为预测年度最大的市场，印度和中国的新兴市场在市场动态中做出了重大贡献。由于建筑和电子行业的需求不断增长，预计中东和非洲等地区的需求不断提高。

据估计，到2021年，全球天然纤维复合材料市场的价值为6.5美元，根据市场和市场的复合年增长率为11.68％，在2016年至2021年之间。这种增长归因于建筑和自动性行业中NFC的高需求，受监管规范和出色的绩效驱动。轻巧，高刚度与重量比率，对可回收的消费者意识以及可生物降解的材料是在复合材料市场中使用NFC的优势。
压缩模塑法是应用最广泛的manufacturing process of NFCs. Automotive and construction industries are the key users of compression molded NFCs due to their benefits, such as cost effectiveness, high reproducibility, low cycle time, homogenous distribution of long fibers in fleece, lesser wastage of raw material and lower tooling costs. Heavy and intricate complex parts with good surface finish can be made with the help of compression molding, which make it suitable in the construction industry. In the automotive industry, it is used to produce interior parts of automobiles with higher strength and stiffness. The demand for NFCs in the construction industry for outdoor deck floors, railings, fences, landscaping timbers, park benches, window and door frames, and indoor furniture has grown remarkably on the global platform. This is due to their superior strength-to weight ratio, recyclability, and low cost. Further, NFCs are becoming popular and essential for making automotive components such as seatbacks, parcel shelves, boot linens, front and rear door linens, truck linens, and door-trim panels due to their lightweight and increased fuel efficiency. The North America region accounts for the largest market of NFCs, globally, due to the high demand from the construction industry and regulatory norms requiring the use of ecofriendly materials. Along with the existing capacities, several NFCs manufacturers, are expanding their production capacities. According to the Department of Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) report, almost 1.5 million vehicles included applications for natural fibers such as kenaf, jute, flax, hemp and sisal in combination with thermoplastic polymers such as polypropylene and polyester. The demand for NFCs in North America is projected to continuously increase in the near future on account of significant performance at lower prices of NFCs in automotive and construction applications driven by regulatory standards recommending the use of lightweight and recyclable materials.

As per Grand View research, the global Natural Fiber Composites market is estimated to be worth US$10.89 bln by 2024. Natural fiber composites are eco-friendly materials used to provide durability and strength to the physical structures used in automotive and construction industries. Rising awareness regarding bio-based green building materials and supportive government regulations are likely to propel growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, increasing population has led to growing demand for residential construction as well as public infrastructure, which is expected to augment growth. Technological advancements in manufacturing processes such as compression molding, injection molding, and extrusion are likely to have a positive impact on growth over the next eight years. Natural fibers are substituting glass and carbon fibers in the recent years due to low costs and improved sustainability. They are available in abundance in Europe and Asia Pacific which in turn is expected to propel demand over the next 8 years. Further key findings from the report suggest:
*木纤维复合材料在2015年占据了全球市场，这种趋势可能会在未来8年内持续。包括亚麻，大麻和Kenaf在内的原材料越来越多地用于生产轻质和燃油式汽车，这反过来又可以推动需求。此外，还越来越多地用于汽车行业，从而推动了增长。
*压缩成型领先于技术，并用于开发豪华汽车组件。该技术有助于生产具有改进特性（例如变形抗性和层压能力）的轻质组件。
*建筑行业在全球市场上主导了全球市场，其次是汽车行业。天然纤维复合材料正在发现在体育用品和电气和电子等行业中的应用增加。体育用品在2015年占市场份额的2％以上，并预计，由于人们对运动福利和消费者生活方式的认识的提高，将目睹显着的增长。
*North America dominated the market and was valued at about US$2 bln in 2015. The presence of a vast number of market players in the region is expected to have a positive impact on growth. In Europe, supportive government regulations and presence of a vast number of automotive manufacturers are projected to accelerate the growth.