PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1642811
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1642811
The global carbon fiber prepreg market size was valued at USD 11.30 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 20.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.1% during 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the market, holding a significant market share of over 35.4% in 2024. The increasing demand for lightweight materials in the aerospace industry to improve fuel efficiency is stimulating the market.
Carbon fiber prepreg refers to a carbon fiber that has been pre-impregnated with catalyzed resins. It is manufactured using thermoset resins, such as epoxy, polyimide, phenols and thermoplastics, through hot melt and solvent dip techniques. These fibers are led through a comb and laid on a carrier paper for lamination with the resin content, which is further covered with another layer of carrier paper. It exhibits high operational strength, stability and resistance to corrosion, fatigue, fire, moisture and chemicals. It is also highly cost-effective and environment-friendly and finds extensive applications across various such as aerospace, defense, automotive, wind energy, sports and recreation, medical, construction, etc.
Rapid industrialization, along with increasing adoption of green energy sources, is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. Furthermore, the steady expansion of the automotive industry is also providing a boost to the market growth. Carbon prepregs are increasingly replacing metals in the production of various automobile components, such as bumpers, fenders, splitters, wheel archers, brake ducts and vents. Additionally, widespread product adoption for the manufacturing of various aerospace equipment is also favoring the market growth. Owing to the several associated benefits, such as high physical strength and structural performance with minimal weight, carbon prepregs are used in the production of cabin linings, air ducts, plenums, bars, seats, partitions, trailing edges and brackets. They are also utilized for manufacturing various sports accessories, such as tennis rackets, bicycles, fishing rods and golf shafts. Other factors, including multiple product innovations and extensive research and development (R&D) activities, are expected to drive the market further.
Hot Melt
Solvent Dip
Thermoset
Thermoplastic
Phenolic
Epoxy
Bismaleimide
Polyimide
Cynate Ester
PEEK
Others
Aerospace and Defense
Automotive
Wind Energy
Sports and Recreation
Others
North America
United States
Canada
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Axiom Materials Inc. (Kordsa Incorporated), Gurit (Tianjin) Composite Material Co. Ltd., Hexcel Corporation, Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V. (Tennessee Acquisition Holding B.V.), Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Park Aerospace Corp., Plastic Reinforcement Fabrics Ltd., SGL Carbon SE, Solvay (Daikin), TCR Composites Inc. (ATK Launch Systems), Teijin Limited and Toray Industries Inc.