탄소섬유 시장 : 원재료별, 계수별, 제품 유형별, 섬유 유형별, 용도별, 최종 이용 산업별, 지역별 - 세계 예측(-2031년)

The carbon fiber market is estimated at USD 6.41 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 9.07 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2026 to 2031. Pitch-based carbon fibers, derived from petroleum-based pitch, offer superior mechanical properties and high thermal stability. They possess excellent tensile strength, exceeding 5 GPa, which is comparable to steel.

Moreover, their specific stiffness is twice that of aluminum, making them ideal for lightweight applications. Pitch carbon fibers exhibit exceptional resistance to corrosion, chemicals, and extreme temperatures, enabling their utilization in demanding environments. Their high thermal conductivity ensures efficient heat dissipation, making them suitable for heat-sensitive applications. Pitch-based carbon fiber offers enhanced fatigue resistance and can be manufactured with greater precision in certain applications compared to PAN-based fibers.

''In terms of value, virgin carbon fiber accounted for the largest share of the overall carbon fiber market.''

The virgin carbon fiber segment accounted for the largest share of the global carbon fiber market owing to its superior mechanical properties, including high strength, lightweight characteristics, stiffness, and excellent chemical resistance. These properties make virgin carbon fiber highly suitable for demanding applications across industries such as aerospace & defense, automotive, wind energy, sporting goods, and pressure vessels. End-use industries increasingly rely on lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency, enhance structural performance, and reduce overall emissions in aircraft, vehicles, and renewable energy systems. Virgin carbon fiber remains widely preferred for its consistent quality, reliable performance, and well-established manufacturing processes, which are essential for critical and high-performance structural applications. Although recycled carbon fiber is gaining momentum as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative, virgin carbon fiber continues to dominate the market because of its superior structural integrity, enhanced durability, and broader applicability across advanced composite applications.

''In terms of value, high modulus accounted for the third-largest share of the overall carbon fiber market.''

The high-modulus carbon fiber segment accounted for the third-largest share of the global carbon fiber market, owing to its superior stiffness and dimensional stability in high-performance applications. High modulus carbon fiber is specifically engineered for applications where rigidity and resistance to deformation are more critical than tensile strength. These fibers typically possess a carbon content exceeding 98%, which contributes to their exceptional stiffness, thermal stability, and structural performance. One of the key characteristics of high-modulus carbon fiber is its high modulus of elasticity, generally above 370 GPa, making it considerably stiffer than standard-modulus carbon fiber. Owing to these properties, high-modulus carbon fibers are extensively used in aerospace components, satellites, defense systems, sporting goods, and precision industrial equipment, where lightweight structures with minimal flex and high accuracy are required.

''In terms of value, long fiber accounted for the third-largest share of the overall carbon fiber market.''

The long carbon fiber segment held the third-largest share of the global carbon fiber market, driven by its enhanced mechanical performance and growing use in high-performance composite applications. Long carbon fibers, typically measuring more than 1 mm in length, are widely used as reinforcement in advanced composite structures that require superior strength and durability. Compared to short carbon fibers, long carbon fibers provide higher tensile strength, improved stiffness, better impact resistance, and enhanced fatigue performance, making them suitable for applications exposed to continuous mechanical stress and demanding operating conditions. These characteristics have increased their adoption across industries such as wind energy, aerospace & defense, automotive, and motorsports. Long carbon fiber composites are extensively utilized in wind turbine blades, aircraft structural components, high-performance automotive parts, and Formula 1 vehicles, where lightweight materials with superior structural integrity and long-term reliability are critical.

''In terms of value, the non-composites segment accounted for the second-largest share of the carbon fiber market.''

The non-composites segment accounted for the second-largest share of the global carbon fiber market, driven by the expanding use of carbon fiber in standalone and specialty applications beyond traditional composite structures. Carbon fiber is widely recognized for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, corrosion resistance, and fatigue resistance, and these properties are increasingly driving its adoption in various non-composite applications. In addition to structural uses, carbon fiber demonstrates excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, making it highly suitable for electronic and electrical applications such as heat sinks, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, semiconductors, advanced batteries, and fuel cell components. The material is also gaining significant traction in the medical and healthcare sectors owing to its biocompatibility, lightweight nature, and radiolucency, which make it ideal for surgical instruments, prosthetics, orthopedic devices, and medical imaging equipment. Growing technological advancements and the increasing need for high-performance materials across electronics, healthcare, and industrial applications continue to support the growth of the non-composites carbon fiber segment.

"The pressure vessels industry is projected to be the fastest-growing end-use industry during the forecast period."

The pressure vessels industry is projected to register the fastest growth in the global carbon fiber market during the forecast period, driven by rising demand for lightweight, high-pressure storage solutions across hydrogen, compressed natural gas (CNG), aerospace, and industrial applications. Carbon fiber is widely used in pressure vessel manufacturing via filament winding, where high-strength tows are wound over a liner or mandrel to create durable, gas-tight structures. Carbon fiber-reinforced pressure vessels offer significant weight reduction, typically being up to 75% lighter than conventional steel or aluminum vessels, while maintaining superior strength, corrosion resistance, and pressure-handling capability. These advantages make them highly suitable for hydrogen storage tanks, CNG cylinders, aerospace systems, and transportation applications where weight reduction and operational efficiency are critical. In addition, carbon fiber pressure vessels provide excellent fatigue resistance, durability, and long service life, supporting their increasing adoption in next-generation clean energy and mobility solutions. Growing investments in hydrogen infrastructure, fuel cell vehicles, and alternative fuel storage technologies are expected to further accelerate demand for carbon fiber-based pressure vessels globally.

"The Asia Pacific region is projected to register the highest growth rate in the carbon fiber market during the forecast period."

The Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the carbon fiber market during the forecast period, driven by rapid industrialization, rising demand for lightweight materials across the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries, and a strong focus on technological advancements. In particular, countries like Japan, China, and South Korea are investing substantially in the carbon fiber market, including advanced manufacturing technologies and the development of carbon fiber composites for aerospace, automotive, and infrastructure applications. These countries are known for their cutting-edge technology and innovation, with major companies such as Toray Industries, Inc. and Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation driving advancements in carbon fiber production for high-performance applications.

This study has been validated through primary interviews with industry experts globally. The primary sources have been divided into the following three categories:

• By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 33%, and Tier 3 - 27%
• By Designation: C-level - 50%, Director-level - 30%, and Managers - 20%
• By Region: North America - 15%, Europe - 50%, Asia Pacific - 20%, the Middle East & Africa - 10%, and Latin America - 5%

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the following companies:

Prominent companies in this market include Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan), DowAksa (Turkey), Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan), Syensqo (Belgium), Teijin Limited (Japan), SGL Carbon (Germany), Hexcel Corporation (US), HS Hyosung Advanced Materials (South Korea), Zhongfu Shenying Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd. (China), Kureha Corporation (Japan), Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd., (Japan), UMATEX (Russia), Jilin Chemical Fiber Group Co., Ltd. (China), Jiangsu Hengshen Co., Ltd. (China), and China National Bluestar (Group) Co., Ltd. (China).

Research coverage

This research report categorizes the carbon fiber market by raw material type (pan and pitch), fiber type (virgin and recycled), modulus (standard, intermediate, and high), product type (continuous, long, and short), application (composites and non-composites), end-use industry (aerospace & defense, automotive, wind energy, pipe, pressure vessels, sporting goods, construction & infrastructure, medical & healthcare, and marine), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). The scope of the report includes detailed information on the major factors influencing the growth of the carbon fiber market, including drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. A thorough examination of the key industry players has been conducted in order to provide insights into their business overview, solutions and services, key strategies, and recent developments in the carbon fiber market. This report includes a competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the carbon fiber market ecosystem.

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The report will help market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of revenue for the overall carbon fiber market and its subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain insights to better position their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following pointers:

• Analysis of key drivers (growth in manufacturing of satellite parts, high demand from aerospace & defense industry, rising adoption in automobile applications due to stringent eco-friendly regulations, increased use in wind energy industry, and rising demand for regular tow carbon in pressure vessels), restraints (high production cost, lack of standardization in manufacturing technologies, and damage repair and compatibility issues), opportunities (increased investments in the development of low-cost coal-based carbon fibers, potential opportunities in new applications, increasing demand for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), increasing use in 3D printing, advancements in carbon fiber recycling technologies), and challenges (production of low-cost carbon fiber, capital-intensive production and complex manufacturing processes, and recyclability issues) influencing the growth of the carbon fiber market.
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and service launches in the carbon fiber market.
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the carbon fiber market across varied regions.
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the carbon fiber market.
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan), DowAksa (Turkey), Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan), Syensqo (Belgium), Teijin Limited (Japan), SGL Carbon (Germany), Hexcel Corporation (US), HS Hyosung Advanced Materials (South Korea), Zhongfu Shenying Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd. (China), Kureha Corporation (Japan), Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd., (Japan), UMATEX (Russia), Jilin Chemical Fiber Group Co., Ltd. (China), Jiangsu Hengshen Co., Ltd. (China), and China National Bluestar (Group) Co., Ltd. (China) in the carbon fiber market.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
• 1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
• 1.3 STUDY SCOPE
  • 1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
  • 1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
  • 1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
  • 1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
  • 1.3.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
• 1.4 LIMITATIONS
• 1.5 STAKEHOLDERS

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 2.1 KEY INSIGHTS AND MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
• 2.2 KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS: SHARE INSIGHTS AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
• 2.3 DISRUPTIVE TRENDS SHAPING MARKET
• 2.4 HIGH-GROWTH SEGMENTS & EMERGING FRONTIERS
• 2.5 SNAPSHOT: GLOBAL MARKET SIZE, GROWTH RATE, AND FORECAST

3 PREMIUM INSIGHTS

• 3.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN CARBON FIBER MARKET
• 3.2 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY AND REGION
• 3.3 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY RAW MATERIAL
• 3.4 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY APPLICATION
• 3.5 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY MODULUS
• 3.6 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY FIBER TYPE
• 3.7 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
• 3.8 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY COUNTRY

4 MARKET OVERVIEW

• 4.1 INTRODUCTION
• 4.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
  • 4.2.1 DRIVERS
    • 4.2.1.1 Growing demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles
    • 4.2.1.2 Growth in manufacturing of satellite parts
    • 4.2.1.3 High usage in aerospace & defense industry
    • 4.2.1.4 Increased use in wind energy industry
  • 4.2.2 RESTRAINTS
    • 4.2.2.1 High material and production cost
    • 4.2.2.2 Lack of standardization in manufacturing technologies
    • 4.2.2.3 Damage repair and compatibility issues
  • 4.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
    • 4.2.3.1 Increased investments in development of low-cost coal-based carbon fibers
    • 4.2.3.2 Increasing use in 3D printing
    • 4.2.3.3 Growing demand for recyclable and sustainable composite materials
    • 4.2.3.4 Increasing demand for fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)
  • 4.2.4 CHALLENGES
    • 4.2.4.1 Supply chain concentration and precursor dependency
    • 4.2.4.2 Certification and qualification barriers in high-performance applications
    • 4.2.4.3 Demand volatility driven by policy-dependent end-use industries
• 4.3 UNMET NEEDS AND WHITE SPACES
  • 4.3.1 UNMET NEEDS IN CARBON FIBER MARKET
  • 4.3.2 WHITE SPACE OPPORTUNITIES
• 4.4 INTERCONNECTED MARKETS AND CROSS-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES
  • 4.4.1 INTERCONNECTED MARKETS
  • 4.4.2 CROSS-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES
• 4.5 EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS AND ECOSYSTEM SHIFTS
  • 4.5.1 EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS
  • 4.5.2 ECOSYSTEM SHIFTS
• 4.6 STRATEGIC MOVES BY TIER-1/2/3 PLAYERS
  • 4.6.1 KEY MOVES AND STRATEGIC FOCUS

5 INDUSTRY TRENDS

• 5.1 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
  • 5.1.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
  • 5.1.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
  • 5.1.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
  • 5.1.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
  • 5.1.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
• 5.2 MACROECONOMICS INDICATORS
  • 5.2.1 INTRODUCTION
  • 5.2.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
  • 5.2.3 TRENDS IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
  • 5.2.4 TRENDS IN AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
  • 5.2.5 TRENDS IN WIND ENERGY
• 5.3 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
• 5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
• 5.5 PRICING ANALYSIS
  • 5.5.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OFFERED BY KEY PLAYERS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
  • 5.5.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF CARBON FIBER, BY REGION
• 5.6 TRADE ANALYSIS, 2021-2025
  • 5.6.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 681511)
  • 5.6.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 681511)
• 5.7 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2026-2028
• 5.8 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
• 5.9 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
• 5.10 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
  • 5.10.1 MITSUBISHI'S DEVELOPMENT OF CARBON FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTICS FOR STRUCTURAL AIRCRAFT PARTS
  • 5.10.2 SGL CARBON'S CLIMATE-FRIENDLY CARBON FIBER TO REVOLUTIONIZE SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
  • 5.10.3 TRUE TEMPER SPORTS PARTNERS WITH HEXCEL CORPORATION FOR ITS FIRST GOLF SHAFT LINE
• 5.11 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF ON CARBON FIBER MARKET
  • 5.11.1 INTRODUCTION
  • 5.11.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
  • 5.11.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
  • 5.11.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRIES/REGIONS
    • 5.11.4.1 North America
    • 5.11.4.2 Europe
    • 5.11.4.3 Asia Pacific
    • 5.11.4.4 Middle East & Africa
  • 5.11.5 IMPACT ON TOP END-USE INDUSTRIES

6 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS, AI-DRIVEN IMPACT, PATENTS, INNOVATIONS, AND FUTURE APPLICATIONS

• 6.1 KEY EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
  • 6.1.1 LOW-COST CARBON FIBER (LCCF) VIA ALTERNATIVE PRECURSORS (LIGNIN/BIO-BASED/PAN-BLENDS)
  • 6.1.2 PLASMA OXIDATION & MICROWAVE-ASSISTED CARBONIZATION (RAPID PROCESSING CF TECHNOLOGY)
• 6.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
  • 6.2.1 CARBON FIBER RECYCLING (RCF) & CLOSED-LOOP MANUFACTURING
• 6.3 TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT ROADMAP
  • 6.3.1 SHORT-TERM (2026-2028) | FOUNDATION & INCREMENTAL COMMERCIALIZATION
  • 6.3.2 MID-TERM (2028-2031) | EXPANSION & STANDARDIZATION
  • 6.3.3 LONG-TERM (2032-2036+) | DISRUPTION & MASS ADOPTION
• 6.4 PATENT ANALYSIS
  • 6.4.1 INTRODUCTION
  • 6.4.2 METHODOLOGY
  • 6.4.3 DOCUMENT TYPES
  • 6.4.4 INSIGHTS
  • 6.4.5 LEGAL STATUS
  • 6.4.6 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
  • 6.4.7 TOP APPLICANTS
  • 6.4.8 TOP 10 PATENT OWNERS (US) IN LAST 5 YEARS
• 6.5 FUTURE APPLICATIONS
  • 6.5.1 STRUCTURAL EV BATTERY INTEGRATION (CELL-TO-PACK/ STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES)
  • 6.5.2 HYBRID MULTI-MATERIAL VEHICLE ARCHITECTURES
  • 6.5.3 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL & INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS
  • 6.5.4 HIGH-PERFORMANCE DATA CENTERS & ELECTRONICS
  • 6.5.5 NEXT-GENERATION MOBILITY (UAVS, EVTOLS, SPACE SYSTEMS)
• 6.6 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON CARBON FIBER MARKET
  • 6.6.1 TOP USE CASES AND MARKET POTENTIAL
  • 6.6.2 BEST PRACTICES IN CARBON FIBER MARKET
  • 6.6.3 CASE STUDIES OF AI IMPLEMENTATION IN CARBON FIBER MARKET
  • 6.6.4 INTERCONNECTED ADJACENT ECOSYSTEM AND IMPACT ON MARKET PLAYERS
  • 6.6.5 CLIENTS' READINESS TO ADOPT GENERATIVE AI IN CARBON FIBER MARKET
• 6.7 SUCCESS STORIES AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS
  • 6.7.1 TORAY INDUSTRIES: HIGH-PERFORMANCE AEROSPACE AND SPORTS APPLICATIONS
  • 6.7.2 HEXCEL CORPORATION: ADVANCED COMPOSITE STRUCTURES FOR AEROSPACE

7 SUSTAINABILITY AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE

• 7.1 REGIONAL REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
  • 7.1.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
  • 7.1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS
• 7.2 SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
  • 7.2.1 CARBON IMPACT AND ECO-APPLICATIONS OF CARBON FIBER
    • 7.2.1.1 Carbon impact reduction
    • 7.2.1.2 Eco-Applications
• 7.3 SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT AND REGULATORY POLICY INITIATIVES
• 7.4 CERTIFICATIONS, LABELING, ECO-STANDARDS

8 CUSTOMER LANDSCAPE & BUYER BEHAVIOR

• 8.1 DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
• 8.2 BUYER STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING EVALUATION CRITERIA
  • 8.2.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
  • 8.2.2 BUYING CRITERIA
• 8.3 ADOPTION BARRIERS & INTERNAL CHALLENGES
• 8.4 UNMET NEEDS FROM VARIOUS END-USE INDUSTRIES
• 8.5 MARKET PROFITABILITY
  • 8.5.1 REVENUE POTENTIAL
  • 8.5.2 COST DYNAMICS
  • 8.5.3 MARGIN OPPORTUNITIES BY APPLICATION

9 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY RAW MATERIAL

• 9.1 INTRODUCTION
• 9.2 PAN-BASED CARBON FIBER
  • 9.2.1 EXTENSIVE DEMAND FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES TO DRIVE MARKET
• 9.3 PITCH-BASED CARBON FIBER
  • 9.3.1 WIDE USAGE IN SATELLITES, INDUSTRIAL, CONSTRUCTION, AND SPORTING GOODS SEGMENTS TO DRIVE MARKET
  • 9.3.2 PETROLEUM-BASED PITCH CARBON FIBER
  • 9.3.3 COAL-BASED PITCH CARBON FIBER

10 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY MODULUS

• 10.1 INTRODUCTION
• 10.2 STANDARD MODULUS
  • 10.2.1 USAGE ACROSS INDUSTRIES TO DRIVE MARKET
• 10.3 INTERMEDIATE MODULUS
  • 10.3.1 DEMAND IN PRESSURE VESSELS, WIND TURBINE BLADES, AND AEROSPACE TO DRIVE MARKET
• 10.4 HIGH MODULUS
  • 10.4.1 DEMAND FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET

11 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE

• 11.1 INTRODUCTION
• 11.2 CONTINUOUS CARBON FIBER
  • 11.2.1 RISING DEMAND FOR LIGHTWEIGHT HIGH-STRENGTH COMPOSITES TO DRIVE MARKET
• 11.3 LONG CARBON FIBER
  • 11.3.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR DURABLE LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITES TO DRIVE MARKET
• 11.4 SHORT CARBON FIBER
  • 11.4.1 COST-EFFECTIVE LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS TO DRIVE MARKET

12 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY FIBER TYPE

• 12.1 INTRODUCTION
• 12.2 VIRGIN CARBON FIBER
  • 12.2.1 LONG-TERM HIGH PERFORMANCE IN TERMS OF FATIGUE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS TO DRIVE MARKET
• 12.3 RECYCLED CARBON FIBER
  • 12.3.1 GROWING ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS TO DRIVE MARKET

13 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY APPLICATION

• 13.1 INTRODUCTION
• 13.2 COMPOSITES
  • 13.2.1 RIGIDITY AND HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH TO FUEL DEMAND
  • 13.2.2 PREPREGS
  • 13.2.3 MOLDING COMPOUNDS
  • 13.2.4 WOVEN FABRICS
• 13.3 NON-COMPOSITES
  • 13.3.1 RISING DEMAND FOR EVS AND 3D PRINTING TO DRIVE MARKET

14 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY

• 14.1 INTRODUCTION
• 14.2 AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
  • 14.2.1 MAJOR CONSUMER OF CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE MATERIALS
  • 14.2.2 ROCKETS, SPACE VEHICLES, HABITATION EQUIPMENT
  • 14.2.3 UMA (URBAN AIR MOBILITY) AND SMALL AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT
• 14.3 WIND ENERGY
  • 14.3.1 STEADY INCREASE IN GLOBAL WIND ENERGY INSTALLATION
• 14.4 AUTOMOTIVE
  • 14.4.1 INCREASING ADOPTION OF CARBON FIBERS BY AUTOMOTIVE GIANTS TO DRIVE MARKET
  • 14.4.2 INTERIOR COMPONENTS
  • 14.4.3 EXTERIOR COMPONENTS
  • 14.4.4 SMALL MOBILITY APPLICATION
• 14.5 PIPES
  • 14.5.1 UNIQUE BLEND OF PROPERTIES TO DRIVE MARKET
• 14.6 SPORTING GOODS
  • 14.6.1 INTEREST IN HIGHER PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY TO DRIVE NEW CFRP MATERIALS IN SPORTING GOODS
• 14.7 MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE
  • 14.7.1 SUSTENANCE UNDER EXTREME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
  • 14.7.2 DIAGNOSTICS IMAGING
  • 14.7.3 BODY IMPLANT, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, AND OTHERS
• 14.8 CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 14.8.1 GROWTH IN CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE SEGMENT TO BOOST DEMAND
  • 14.8.2 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 14.8.3 CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE
• 14.9 PRESSURE VESSELS
  • 14.9.1 INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR TYPE IV CYLINDERS TO DRIVE MARKET
• 14.10 MARINE
  • 14.10.1 GROWING MARINE APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
• 14.11 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
  • 14.11.1 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
  • 14.11.2 CABLES
  • 14.11.3 MOLDING COMPOUNDS

15 CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY REGION

• 15.1 INTRODUCTION
• 15.2 EUROPE
  • 15.2.1 EUROPE: CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
  • 15.2.2 EUROPE: CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY COUNTRY
    • 15.2.2.1 Germany
      • 15.2.2.1.1 Strong automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy demand to drive market
    • 15.2.2.2 France
      • 15.2.2.2.1 Strong aerospace, EV, and renewable energy industries to drive market
    • 15.2.2.3 UK
      • 15.2.2.3.1 Growing demand for lightweight materials and offshore wind energy to drive market
    • 15.2.2.4 Italy
      • 15.2.2.4.1 Growing demand from automotive, wind energy, and advanced composites to drive market
    • 15.2.2.5 Spain
      • 15.2.2.5.1 Strong wind energy and aerospace demand to drive market
    • 15.2.2.6 Rest of Europe
• 15.3 NORTH AMERICA
  • 15.3.1 NORTH AMERICA: CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
  • 15.3.2 NORTH AMERICA: CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY COUNTRY
    • 15.3.2.1 US
      • 15.3.2.1.1 Presence of well-established industries to drive market
    • 15.3.2.2 Canada
      • 15.3.2.2.1 Presence of well-established aerospace industry to fuel demand
• 15.4 ASIA PACIFIC
  • 15.4.1 ASIA PACIFIC: CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
  • 15.4.2 ASIA PACIFIC: CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY COUNTRY
    • 15.4.2.1 Japan
      • 15.4.2.1.1 Strong carbon fiber exports and advanced manufacturing to drive market
    • 15.4.2.2 China
      • 15.4.2.2.1 Strong EV, wind energy, and aerospace demand to drive market
    • 15.4.2.3 Taiwan
      • 15.4.2.3.1 Strong bicycle and advanced composites industries to drive market
    • 15.4.2.4 South Korea
      • 15.4.2.4.1 Strong automotive, hydrogen, and shipbuilding industries to drive market
    • 15.4.2.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 15.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
  • 15.5.1 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
  • 15.5.2 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY COUNTRY
    • 15.5.2.1 GCC Countries
      • 15.5.2.1.1 UAE
        • 15.5.2.1.1.1 Regional hub for advanced composites and lightweight mobility
      • 15.5.2.1.2 Saudi Arabia
        • 15.5.2.1.2.1 High demand in pipes & pressure vessels industry
      • 15.5.2.1.3 Rest of GCC Countries
    • 15.5.2.2 South Africa
      • 15.5.2.2.1 Strengthens position in wind energy and advanced composites
    • 15.5.2.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa
• 15.6 LATIN AMERICA
  • 15.6.1 LATIN AMERICA: CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
  • 15.6.2 LATIN AMERICA: CARBON FIBER MARKET, BY COUNTRY
    • 15.6.2.1 Brazil
      • 15.6.2.1.1 Key hub for aerospace, wind energy, and automotive composites
    • 15.6.2.2 Mexico
      • 15.6.2.2.1 Automotive and wind energy industries to be prominent consumers of carbon fiber
    • 15.6.2.3 Rest of Latin America

16 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 16.1 OVERVIEW
• 16.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
• 16.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
• 16.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
• 16.5 BRAND COMPARISON
• 16.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2025
  • 16.6.1 STARS
  • 16.6.2 EMERGING LEADERS
  • 16.6.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
  • 16.6.4 PARTICIPANTS
  • 16.6.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2025
    • 16.6.5.1 Company footprint
    • 16.6.5.2 Region footprint
    • 16.6.5.3 Raw material type footprint
    • 16.6.5.4 Fiber type footprint
    • 16.6.5.5 Modulus type footprint
    • 16.6.5.6 Product type footprint
    • 16.6.5.7 Application footprint
    • 16.6.5.8 End-use industry footprint
• 16.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2025
  • 16.7.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
  • 16.7.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
  • 16.7.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
  • 16.7.4 STARTING BLOCKS
  • 16.7.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2025
    • 16.7.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
    • 16.7.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
• 16.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
• 16.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
  • 16.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
  • 16.9.2 DEALS
  • 16.9.3 EXPANSIONS
  • 16.9.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

17 COMPANY PROFILES

• 17.1 KEY COMPANIES
  • 17.1.1 TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    • 17.1.1.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.1.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.1.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.1.3.1 Product launches
      • 17.1.1.3.2 Deals
      • 17.1.1.3.3 Expansions
      • 17.1.1.3.4 Other developments
    • 17.1.1.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.1.4.1 Right to win
      • 17.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.2 DOWAKSA
    • 17.1.2.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.2.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.2.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.2.3.1 Deals
      • 17.1.2.3.2 Expansions
    • 17.1.2.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.2.4.1 Right to win
      • 17.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.3 MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP CORPORATION
    • 17.1.3.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.3.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.3.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.3.3.1 Deals
      • 17.1.3.3.2 Expansions
    • 17.1.3.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.3.4.1 Right to win
      • 17.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.4 SYENSQO
    • 17.1.4.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.4.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.4.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.4.3.1 Deals
    • 17.1.4.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.4.4.1 Right to win
      • 17.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.5 TEIJIN LIMITED
    • 17.1.5.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.5.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.5.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.5.3.1 Product launches
      • 17.1.5.3.2 Deals
      • 17.1.5.3.3 Expansions
      • 17.1.5.3.4 Other developments
    • 17.1.5.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.5.4.1 Right to win
      • 17.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.6 SGL CARBON
    • 17.1.6.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.6.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.6.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.6.3.1 Deals
      • 17.1.6.3.2 Expansions
    • 17.1.6.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.6.4.1 Right to win
      • 17.1.6.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.6.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.7 HEXCEL CORPORATION
    • 17.1.7.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.7.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.7.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.7.3.1 Product launches
      • 17.1.7.3.2 Deals
      • 17.1.7.3.3 Expansions
    • 17.1.7.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.7.4.1 Right to win
      • 17.1.7.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.7.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.8 HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS
    • 17.1.8.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.8.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.8.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.8.3.1 Product launches
      • 17.1.8.3.2 Deals
      • 17.1.8.3.3 Expansions
    • 17.1.8.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.8.4.1 Right to win
      • 17.1.8.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.8.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.9 ZHONGFU SHENYING CARBON FIBER CO., LTD.
    • 17.1.9.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.9.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.9.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.9.3.1 Product launches
      • 17.1.9.3.2 Expansions
    • 17.1.9.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.9.4.1 Right to win
      • 17.1.9.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.9.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.10 UMATEX
    • 17.1.10.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.10.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.10.3 MnM view
      • 17.1.10.3.1 Right to win
      • 17.1.10.3.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.10.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.11 KUREHA CORPORATION
    • 17.1.11.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.11.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.11.3 MnM view
      • 17.1.11.3.1 Key strengths
      • 17.1.11.3.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.11.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  • 17.1.12 OSAKA GAS CHEMICALS CO., LTD.
    • 17.1.12.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.12.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.12.3 MnM view
      • 17.1.12.3.1 Key strengths
      • 17.1.12.3.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.12.3.3 Weaknesses & competitive threats
  • 17.1.13 JILIN CHEMICAL FIBER GROUP CO., LTD.
    • 17.1.13.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.13.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.13.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.13.3.1 Deals
      • 17.1.13.3.2 Expansions
    • 17.1.13.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.13.4.1 Key strengths
      • 17.1.13.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.13.4.3 Weaknesses & competitive threats
  • 17.1.14 JIANGSU HENGSHEN CO., LTD.
    • 17.1.14.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.14.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.14.3 Recent developments
      • 17.1.14.3.1 Expansions
    • 17.1.14.4 MnM view
      • 17.1.14.4.1 Key strengths
      • 17.1.14.4.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.14.4.3 Weaknesses & competitive threats
  • 17.1.15 CHINA NATIONAL BLUESTAR (GROUP) CO., LTD.
    • 17.1.15.1 Business overview
    • 17.1.15.2 Products offered
    • 17.1.15.3 MnM view
      • 17.1.15.3.1 Key strengths
      • 17.1.15.3.2 Strategic choices
      • 17.1.15.3.3 Weaknesses & competitive threats
• 17.2 OTHER PLAYERS
  • 17.2.1 CHINA WEIHAI GUANGWEI COMPOSITES CO., LTD.
  • 17.2.2 CHANGSHENG (LANGFANG) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
  • 17.2.3 JILIN JIYAN HIGH-TECH FIBER CO., LTD.
  • 17.2.4 JILIN SHENZHOU CARBON FIBER CO., LTD.
  • 17.2.5 ALFA CHEMISTRY
  • 17.2.6 BCIRCULAR
  • 17.2.7 VARTEGA INC.
  • 17.2.8 FLINK INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
  • 17.2.9 CHINA COMPOSITES GROUP CORPORATION LTD.
  • 17.2.10 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION
  • 17.2.11 NIPPON GRAPHITE FIBER CO., LTD.
  • 17.2.12 NEWTECH GROUP CO., LTD.
  • 17.2.13 ACE C&TECH CO., LTD.
  • 17.2.14 PROCOTEX
  • 17.2.15 CARBON CONVERSIONS
  • 17.2.16 OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY

18 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 18.1 RESEARCH DATA
  • 18.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
    • 18.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
  • 18.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
    • 18.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
    • 18.1.2.2 Key primary interview participants
    • 18.1.2.3 Breakdown of interviews with experts
    • 18.1.2.4 Key industry insights
• 18.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
  • 18.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
  • 18.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
• 18.3 BASE NUMBER CALCULATION
  • 18.3.1 APPROACH 1: SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
  • 18.3.2 APPROACH 2: DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
• 18.4 FORECAST NUMBER CALCULATION
• 18.5 DATA TRIANGULATION
• 18.6 FACTOR ANALYSIS
• 18.7 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
• 18.8 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT

19 APPENDIX

• 19.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
• 19.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
• 19.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
• 19.4 RELATED REPORTS
• 19.5 AUTHOR DETAILS