Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic Global and China Top Players Market

Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) - Global and China Top Players Market Share and Ranking 2025

Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic Global and China Top Players Market

Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) - Global and China Top Players Market Share and Ranking 2025


Discover the latest insights into the booming Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market. This report analyzes market size, growth trends (CAGR ), key players, and regional performance, offering valuable data for investors and industry professionals. Explore market drivers, restraints, and future projections for 2025-2031.

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Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Overview
LWRT is a class of composite materials composed of a thermoplastic resin matrix (usually PP) with long chopped glass fibre reinforcement.



This report studies and analyses global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) status and future trends, helping the client to determine the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) market size of the total market opportunity by Type, by Application, by company, and by region & country. This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT). It provides market size (in K Units & US$ million) and Year-over-Year growth, considering 2025 as the base year. For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments. To assess the competitive environment within the market, including supplier revenue, market share, and company profiles.

Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Key Takeaways

(1) Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) market size, history data 2020-2025 , and forecast data 2025 -2031, (US$ million) & (K Units)
(2) Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) sales, revenue, price by company, market share, and industry ranking 2020-2025, (US$ million) & (K Units)
(3) China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) sales, revenue, price by company, market share, and industry ranking 2020-2025, (US$ million) & (K Units)
(4) Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) key consuming regions, consumption quantity, consumption value, and demand structure
(5) Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) key producing regions, capacity, production, and year-over-year growth
(6) Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) industry chains, upstream, midstream, and downstream

Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market: Key Players

The competitive landscape of the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market offers a comprehensive analysis of key players. It includes insights such as company overviews, financial performance, revenue generation, market potential, research and development investments, new market strategies, regional presence, strengths and weaknesses, product launches, product range, and application leadership. These data points specifically pertain to the companies' activities and focus within the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market. Some of the major players operating in the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market are:
  • Hanwha
  • Mitsubishi Chemical
  • Teijin Automotive Technologies
  • Jiangsu Huaman


Market IntelliX's study on the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) market offers information divided into important segments — type, applications, end-use, and region. This report provides comprehensive data and information about the important market dynamics and growth parameters associated with these categories.

Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market by Type [Analysis by Value from 2020 to 2031]:
  • Polypropylene (PP) LWRT
  • Others


Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market by Application [Analysis by Value from 2020 to 2031]:
  • Passenger Car
  • Commercial Vehicle


Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market by Region [Analysis by Value from 2020 to 2031]:
  • North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Russia, and Italy)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, Korea, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia)
  • South America (Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, etc.)
  • The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa)


Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Report Includes:

Chapter 1: To describe Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) product scope, global sales quantity, value and average price, China sales quantity, value and average price, development opportunities, challenges, trends, and policies.

Chapter 2: Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) market share and ranking of major manufacturers, sales quantity, revenue, average price, 2020-2025

Chapter 3: China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) market share and ranking of major manufacturers, sales quantity, revenue, average price, 2020-2025

Chapter 4: Global key producing regions of Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) , percent & CAGR, 2020 - 2031

Chapter 5: Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) industry chain, upstream, medium-stream, and downstream.

Chapter 6: Segment by Type, sales quantity, average price, consumption value, percent & CAGR, 2020 - 2031

Chapter 7: Segment by Application, sales quantity, average price, consumption value, percent & CAGR, 2020 - 2031

Chapter 8: Segment in regional level, sales quantity, average price, consumption value, percent & CAGR, 2020 - 2031

Chapter 9: Segment in country level, sales quantity, average price, consumption value, percent & CAGR, 2020 - 2031

Chapter 10: Company profile, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product specifications, application, recent development, sales quantity, average price, revenue, and gross margin.

Chapter 11: Conclusions

1 Market Overview

1.1 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Definition

1.2 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size and Forecast

1.2.1 By Consumption Value, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

1.2.2 By Sales Quantity, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

1.2.3 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Average Selling Price (ASP), 2020-2031

1.3 China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size and Forecast

1.3.1 By Consumption Value, China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

1.3.2 By Sales Quantity, China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

1.3.3 China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Average Selling Price (ASP), 2020-2031

1.4 Share of China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market with Respect to the Global Market

1.4.1 By Consumption Value, China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Share in Global, 2020-2031

1.4.2 By Sales Quantity, China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Share in Global, 2020-2031

1.4.3 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size: China VS Global, 2020-2031

1.5 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Dynamics

1.5.1 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Drivers

1.5.2 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Restraints

1.5.3 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Industry Trends

1.5.4 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Industry Policy

2 Global Leading Manufacturers and Market Share

2.1 By Revenue of Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT), Global Market Share by Company, 2020-2025

2.2 By Sales Quantity of Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT), Global Market Share by Company, 2020-2025

2.3 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Average Selling Price (ASP) by Company, 2020-2025

2.4 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Participants, Market Position (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)

2.5 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Concentration Ratio

2.6 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans

2.7 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Manufacturers Product Type

2.8 Head Office and Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Production Site of Key Manufacturer

2.9 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Capacity of Major Manufacturers and Future Plan

3 China Leading Manufacturers and Market Share

3.1 By Revenue of Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT), China Market Share by Company, 2020-2025

3.2 By Sales Quantity of Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT), China Market Share by Company, 2020-2025

3.3 China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Participants, Market Position (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)

4 Global Producing Regions

4.1 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Capacity, Output and Capacity Utilization, 2020-2031

4.2 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Capacity by Region

4.3 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Production & Forecast by Region, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031

4.4 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Production by Region, 2020-2031

4.5 Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Production Market Share & Forecast by Region, 2020-2031

5 Industry Chain Analysis

5.1 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Industry Chain

5.2 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Upstream Analysis

5.2.1 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Core Raw Materials

5.2.2 Main Manufacturers of Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Core Raw Materials

5.3 Midstream Analysis

5.4 Downstream Analysis

5.5 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Production Mode

5.6 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Procurement Model

5.7 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Industry Sales Model and Sales Channels

5.7.1 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Model

5.7.2 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Typical Distributors

6 Sights by Product Type

6.1 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Classification

6.1.1 Polypropylene (PP) LWRT

6.1.2 Others

6.2 by Type, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Consumption Value & CAGR, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031

6.3 by Type, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Consumption Value, 2020-2031

6.4 by Type, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity, 2020-2031

6.5 by Type, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Average Selling Price (ASP), 2020-2031

7 Sights by Application

7.1 Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Segment by Application

7.1.1 Passenger Car

7.1.2 Commercial Vehicle

7.2 by Application, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Consumption Value & CAGR, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031

7.3 by Application, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Consumption Value, 2020-2031

7.4 by Application, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity, 2020-2031

7.5 by Application, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Price, 2020-2031

8 Sales Sights by Region

8.1 By Region, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Consumption Value, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031

8.2 By Region, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Consumption Value, 2020-2031

8.3 By Region, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity, 2020-2031

8.4 North America

8.4.1 North America Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031

8.4.2 By Country, North America Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size Market Share

8.5 Europe

8.5.1 Europe Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031

8.5.2 By Country, Europe Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size Market Share

8.6 Asia Pacific

8.6.1 Asia Pacific Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031

8.6.2 By Country/Region, Asia Pacific Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size Market Share

8.7 South America

8.7.1 South America Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031

8.7.2 By Country, South America Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size Market Share

8.8 Middle East & Africa

9 Sales Sights by Country Level

9.1 By Country, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size & CAGR, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031

9.2 By Country, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Consumption Value, 2020-2031

9.3 By Country, Global Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity, 2020-2031

9.4 United States

9.4.1 United States Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

9.4.2 by Type, United States Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.4.3 by Application, United States Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.5 Europe

9.5.1 Europe Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

9.5.2 by Type, Europe Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.5.3 by Application, Europe Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.6 China

9.6.1 China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

9.6.2 by Type, China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.6.3 by Application, China Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.7 Japan

9.7.1 Japan Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

9.7.2 by Type, Japan Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.7.3 by Application, Japan Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.8 South Korea

9.8.1 South Korea Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

9.8.2 by Type, South Korea Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.8.3 by Application, South Korea Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.9 Southeast Asia

9.9.1 Southeast Asia Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

9.9.2 by Type, Southeast Asia Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.9.3 by Application, Southeast Asia Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.10 India

9.10.1 India Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

9.10.2 by Type, India Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.10.3 by Application, India Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.11 Middle East & Africa

9.11.1 Middle East & Africa Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size, 2020-2031

9.11.2 by Type, Middle East & Africa Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9.11.3 by Application, Middle East & Africa Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

10 Manufacturers Profile

10.1 Hanwha

10.1.1 Hanwha Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.1.2 Hanwha Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Models, Specifications, and Application

10.1.3 Hanwha Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.1.4 Hanwha Company Profile and Main Business

10.1.5 Hanwha Recent Developments

10.2 Mitsubishi Chemical

10.2.1 Mitsubishi Chemical Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.2.2 Mitsubishi Chemical Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Models, Specifications, and Application

10.2.3 Mitsubishi Chemical Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.2.4 Mitsubishi Chemical Company Profile and Main Business

10.2.5 Mitsubishi Chemical Recent Developments

10.3 Teijin Automotive Technologies

10.3.1 Teijin Automotive Technologies Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.3.2 Teijin Automotive Technologies Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Models, Specifications, and Application

10.3.3 Teijin Automotive Technologies Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.3.4 Teijin Automotive Technologies Company Profile and Main Business

10.3.5 Teijin Automotive Technologies Recent Developments

10.4 Jiangsu Huaman

10.4.1 Jiangsu Huaman Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position

10.4.2 Jiangsu Huaman Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Models, Specifications, and Application

10.4.3 Jiangsu Huaman Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Sales Quantity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin, 2020-2025

10.4.4 Jiangsu Huaman Company Profile and Main Business

10.4.5 Jiangsu Huaman Recent Developments

11 Conclusion

12 Appendix

12.1 Research Methodology

12.2 Data Source

12.2.1 Secondary Sources

12.2.2 Primary Sources

12.3 Market Estimation Model

12.4 Disclaimer

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Research Methodology:
This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.
Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market Size Estimation

To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.

Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.

Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.

We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.

Data Source

Secondary Sources

This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.

These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.

Market Size
  • Segmental value
  • Geographic Penetration
  • Product Adoption Rate for Different market
  • Journals, Websites, and Press Releases
  • Annual Reports and SEC Filings
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Market Intellix Data Repository
Market Position of Top Company
  • Product Financials
  • Geographic value Mix
  • Total Company value
  • Business/Segmental value Mix
Qualitative Analysis
  • Influence Factors
  • Market Potential
  • Market Risks and Opportunities
  • Industry Trends
  • Geographical Features
  • Government Policies
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Annual Reports
  • Industry Associations
  • Market Intellix Data Repository

Primary Sources

As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.

On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.

These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.

Key Data Information from Primary Sources

Primary Sources Parameters Key Data
Market Segments(by Application, by Type)
  • Value by Type
  • Status and Forecast
  • Value by Application
  • Value by Regions, Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • Value Market Share by Type
  • Value Growth Rate by Type
  • Value by Application
  • Percentage and Growth Rate by Application
  • Value Growth Rate and Market Share by Regions
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Total Market
  • Overall Size, Status and Forecast
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Frequently asked questions(FAQ's):
Why is the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market trending toward high growth trajectories?
A dynamic process in the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market is initiated by new entrants, including competitors from unrelated industries, in addition to the established players like Hanwha, Mitsubishi Chemical, Teijin Automotive Technologies, Jiangsu Huaman.
How competitive is the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market going to be?
The strategic moves of the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market players such as Hanwha, Mitsubishi Chemical, Teijin Automotive Technologies, Jiangsu Huaman, and others clearly highlight consumer-centric strategies that use technology to improve customer experience.
Who are the significant end-users in the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market?
The key end-users in the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market are Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle
What is the market value of the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Industry?
In 2024, the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market share exceeded USD xx million. Between 2025 and 2030, it will grow at a CAGR of yy%.
What is really changing the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market behavior?
Consumer behavior changes will reshape the entire decision-making process and companies in the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Industry will need to adapt quickly.
What are the primary data sources used to evaluate the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Market sizing?
The majority of data for the Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) Industry is gathered through primary sources, which include interviews and surveys with industry experts from the core and related industries involved in the supply chain. Secondary sources, such as SEC filings, annual reports, whitepapers, and press releases, are also used.