PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1611643
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1611643
Carbon Fiber Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Raw Material (PAN-based, Pitch-based), By Tow Size, By Application (Automotive, Aerospace & Defence), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030
Carbon Fiber Market Growth & Trends:
The global carbon fiber market size is estimated to reach USD 10.68 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10.9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. This growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of carbon fiber in the automotive and aerospace industry.
The increasing demand for commercial aviation due to rising disposable income and globalization has catered to the growth of the aerospace industry over the last few years. This trend is likely to continue over the coming years as well. Moreover, the rise in demand for sports and leisure applications due to the increasing population, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, is also likely to propel the demand for carbon fiber in the market.
The carbon fiber market has witnessed forward integration by various raw material manufacturers. In-house production and utilization of carbon fiber help manufacturers cut down on logistics costs and directly cater to end-use product manufacturers, thereby increasing profitability. Carbon fiber applications depend on the grade used and, ultimately, on the quality of the precursor.
End-use components mainly include automotive, aerospace, wind turbines, and sports & leisure products. Different manufacturers serving different application segments manufacture these products. In addition, end-users have collaborated with various product manufacturers to develop special-grade carbon fiber for specific applications.
Energy crises have forced various end-users to use carbon fiber to increase the energy efficiency of products. As a result, a surge in product demand across aerospace and wind turbine applications is expected to boost the global market growth over the forecast period. Moreover, rising governmental support for installing wind turbines is projected to positively influence the demand for carbon fiber. In addition, the development of the commercial aviation segment is also expected to propel the demand for carbon fiber in aerospace applications over the forecast period.
The growing concerns regarding fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels have urged manufacturers to use carbon fiber composite materials as substitutes for metal components.The aerospace sector demands lightweight and rigid materials for usage in aircraft, rockets, satellites, and missiles as it determines performance.
The U.S. and Europe are the key regions in the aerospace & defense industry. The carbon fiber demand is attributed to the presence of significant aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus. The aerospace industry is led by commercial aviation and the production of large passenger and cargo jets. The primary objective of using composite materials, including carbon fiber, is to modify airplanes with less weight and make them more fuel efficient.
Carbon Fiber Market Report Highlights:
- On the basis of raw materials, the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) segment led the market with a revenue share of 96.4% in 2024. The automotive industry's increasing shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) is driving the demand for PAN-based Carbon Fiber.
- The large tow segment is forecasted to grow at a rate of 10.3% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is due to the growing adaption of carbon fiber across several application industries due to its higher strength-to-weight ratio and its advantages over conventional materials, including metals and alloys.
- The aerospace & defense segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 32.2% in 2024. The Aerospace & defense sector requires lightweight and robust materials for usage in aircraft, rockets, satellites, and missiles as it assists in improving the performance by reducing the weight of the overall structure.
- The Europe region dominated the global market with a share of 31.9% in 2024. The presence of aerospace giants such as Airbus and Boeing in Europe and North America has propelled the regional demand for carbon fiber.
- The growing concerns regarding the consumption rates of non-renewable energy sources have driven the demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. This is forecasted to propel the demand for carbon fiber in the automotive application segment over the coming years.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR'S Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources
- 1.3.4. Third Party Perspective
- 1.3.5. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation and Data Visualization
- 1.6. List of data sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Geographic Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Segment Snapshot
- 2.4. Competitive Snapshot
Chapter 3. Carbon Fiber Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Carbon Fiber Market - Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4. Technology Overview
- 3.5. Carbon Fiber Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Market Challenges
- 3.6. Carbon Fiber Market Analysis - Porter's Five Forces Model
- 3.7. Industry Analysis - PESTLE By SWOT
- 3.8. Market Disruption Analysis
Chapter 4. Carbon Fiber Market: Raw Material Estimates & Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Raw Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 4.3. Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Raw Material, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 4.3.1. PAN Based
- 4.3.2. Pitch Based
Chapter 5. Carbon Fiber Market: Tow Size Estimates & Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Tow Size Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 5.3. Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Tow Size, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Small Tow
- 5.3.2. Large Tow
Chapter 6. Carbon Fiber Market: Application Estimates & Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 6.3. Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Automotive
- 6.3.2. Aerospace & Defense
- 6.3.3. Wind Turbines
- 6.3.4. Sports Equipment
- 6.3.5. Molding & Compounding
- 6.3.6. Construction
- 6.3.7. Pressure Vessels
- 6.3.8. Others
Chapter 7. Carbon Fiber Market: Regional Estimates & Analysis
- 7.1. Carbon Fiber Market: Regional Outlook
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. North America Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.2. U.S.
- 7.2.2.1. U.S. Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.3. Canada
- 7.2.3.1. Canada Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.4. Mexico
- 7.2.4.1. Mexico Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Europe Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Germany
- 7.3.2.1. Germany Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. France
- 7.3.3.1. France Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. U.K
- 7.3.4.1. U.K. Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. China
- 7.4.2.1. China Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Taiwan
- 7.4.3.1. Taiwan Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Japan
- 7.4.4.1. Japan Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.5. Central & South America
- 7.5.1. Central & South America Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.1.1. Brazil Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.1. Central & South America Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.6. Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Key Players, their Recent Developments, and their Impact on Industry
- 8.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization
- 8.3. Company Market Position Analysis
- 8.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.5. Strategy Mapping
- 8.6. Company Listing
- 8.6.1. A&P Technology Inc.
- 8.6.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.2. Anshan Sinocarb Carbon Fiber Co. Ltd
- 8.6.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.3. DowAksa USA LLC
- 8.6.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.4. Formosa Plastics Corporation
- 8.6.4.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.5. Hexcel Corporation
- 8.6.5.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.6. Holding company Composite
- 8.6.6.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.7. Hyosung Advanced Materials
- 8.6.7.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.8. Jiangsu Hengshen Co. Ltd
- 8.6.8.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.9. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- 8.6.9.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.10. Nippon Graphite Fiber Co. Ltd
- 8.6.10.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.11. SGL Carbon
- 8.6.11.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.11.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.12. Solvay
- 8.6.12.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.12.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.12.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.13. Teijin Limited
- 8.6.13.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.13.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.13.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.14. Toray Industries Inc.
- 8.6.14.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.14.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.14.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.15. Zhongfu Shenying Carbon Fiber Co. Ltd
- 8.6.15.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.15.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.15.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.1. A&P Technology Inc.
List of Tables
- Table 1 Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecast, By Raw Material, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Table 2 Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecast, By Tow Size, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Table 3 Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Carbon Fiber Market Segmentation
- Fig. 2 Information Procurement
- Fig. 3 Data Analysis Models
- Fig. 4 Market Formulation and Validation
- Fig. 5 Data Validating & Publishing
- Fig. 6 Regional Outlook
- Fig. 7 Segmental Outlook
- Fig. 8 Competitive Outlook
- Fig. 9 Carbon Fiber market - Industry value chain analysis
- Fig. 10 Carbon Fiber market: Supply chain
- Fig. 11 Carbon Fiber market: Market dynamics
- Fig. 12 Carbon Fiber market: Market drivers
- Fig. 13 Carbon Fiber market: Market restraints
- Fig. 14 Carbon Fiber Market, by Raw Material: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 15 Carbon Fiber Market, by Raw Material: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- Fig. 16 Carbon Fiber Market, by Tow Size: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 17 Carbon Fiber Market, by Tow Size: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- Fig. 18 Carbon Fiber Market, by Application: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 19 Carbon Fiber Market, by Application: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- Fig. 20 Carbon Fiber Market, Regional Outlook
- Fig. 21 Carbon Fiber Market, by Region: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 22 North America Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 23 U.S. Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 24 Canada Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 25 Mexico Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 26 Europe Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 27 Germany Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 28 France Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 29 UK Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 30 Asia Pacific Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 31 China Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 32 Japan Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 33 Taiwan Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 34 Central & South America Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 35 Brazil Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 36 Middle East & Africa Carbon Fiber Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 37 Company Categorization
- Fig. 38 Company Market Position Analysis
