구조용 심재 시장 : 세계 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회 및 예측 - 외장 유형별, 유형별, 최종사용자 산업별, 지역별 세분화 및 경쟁 구도(2020-2030년)

The Global Structural Core Materials Market will grow from USD 1.3 Billion in 2024 to USD 1.70 Billion by 2030 at a 4.56% CAGR. Structural core materials comprise lightweight substances such as foams, balsa wood, and honeycombs, engineered for integration into composite sandwich structures. Their primary function is to provide enhanced rigidity, strength, and impact resistance while significantly reducing overall structural weight, a critical requirement for high-performance applications. The market's growth is fundamentally driven by the escalating global demand for lightweight and high-strength materials in the wind energy sector, particularly for large turbine blades. Furthermore, the aerospace industry's continuous pursuit of fuel efficiency and improved aircraft performance also serves as a substantial market driver.

Key Market Drivers

The growing demand for lightweight and high-performance materials represents a fundamental catalyst for the structural core materials market. Industries spanning automotive, aerospace, and marine sectors increasingly prioritize advanced substances to achieve significant weight reduction without compromising structural integrity or safety. This shift is driven by a critical need to enhance operational efficiency and meet stringent regulatory requirements for fuel economy and emissions. In automotive applications, lightweight composites are instrumental in electric vehicles, where reducing mass is crucial for maximizing battery range. According to the American Composites Manufacturers Association, in its 2025 State of the Industry Report published in March 2025, the global market for light vehicle composite materials reached 4.9 billion pounds in 2024, reflecting this substantial adoption.

The expansion of the wind energy sector also serves as a pivotal driver for the structural core materials market, especially given the increasing scale of modern wind turbine blades. Manufacturing larger, more efficient blades necessitates materials offering an optimal balance of strength, stiffness, and minimal weight to maximize energy capture. Structural core materials like balsa wood and various foams are essential for these elongated blades, which must withstand considerable aerodynamic forces. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, in its Global Wind Report published in April 2025, the wind industry installed a record 117 GW of new capacity globally in 2024, reflecting robust growth in this renewable energy segment. This expansion sustains consistent demand for advanced core materials. Overall, according to the American Composites Manufacturers Association, in its 2025 State of the Industry Report published in March 2025, global demand for carbon fiber reached 300 million pounds in 2024.

Key Market Challenges

The Global Structural Core Materials Market faces a substantial impediment due to the high cost of certain advanced core materials and the inherent complexities associated with their manufacturing processes. These factors directly translate into elevated production expenses for composite sandwich structures, which in turn can limit their broader adoption across various industrial applications. While the demand for lightweight, high-strength materials remains robust, the premium pricing of advanced core materials can make end products less competitive, particularly in sectors where cost-efficiency is a primary consideration for material selection.

Key Market Trends

The Global Structural Core Materials Market is experiencing significant evolution, driven by shifts towards enhanced sustainability and integrated functionality in material design. These trends respond to diverse industry demands for advanced material properties beyond basic structural performance.

The growing preference for sustainable and bio-based core materials represents a fundamental shift towards environmentally conscious material selection. Increasing regulatory pressures and consumer demand for sustainable products are compelling manufacturers to innovate with renewable resources and circular economy principles. This includes developing core materials from natural fibers, recycled content, and bio-based resins, which aim to reduce environmental footprints across product lifecycles.

Key Market Players

• Diab Americas LP
• Evonik Industries AG.
• Gurit Services AG
• SCHWEITER TECHNOLOGIES AG
• Hexcel Corporation
• Armacell International S.A.
• Changzhou Tiansheng New Materials Co. Ltd.
• The Gill Corporation
• BASF SE
• Plascore, Inc

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Structural Core Materials Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Structural Core Materials Market, By Outer Skin Type:

• GFRP
• CFRP
• NFRP
• Others

Structural Core Materials Market, By Type:

• Foam
• Honeycomb
• Balsa

Structural Core Materials Market, By End-User Industry:

• Aerospace
• Wind Energy
• Marine
• Transportation
• Construction
• Others

Structural Core Materials Market, By Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Structural Core Materials Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

• 1.1. Market Definition
• 1.2. Scope of the Market
  • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
  • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

• 2.1. Objective of the Study
• 2.2. Baseline Methodology
• 2.3. Key Industry Partners
• 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
• 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
• 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
• 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Overview of the Market
• 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
• 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
• 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
• 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Structural Core Materials Market Outlook

• 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Outer Skin Type (GFRP, CFRP, NFRP, Others)
  • 5.2.2. By Type (Foam, Honeycomb, Balsa)
  • 5.2.3. By End-User Industry (Aerospace, Wind Energy, Marine, Transportation, Construction, Others)
  • 5.2.4. By Region
  • 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
• 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Structural Core Materials Market Outlook

• 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
  • 6.2.2. By Type
  • 6.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 6.2.4. By Country
• 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  • 6.3.1. United States Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By Type
      • 6.3.1.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 6.3.2. Canada Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 6.3.2.2.2. By Type
      • 6.3.2.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 6.3.3. Mexico Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 6.3.3.2.2. By Type
      • 6.3.3.2.3. By End-User Industry

7. Europe Structural Core Materials Market Outlook

• 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 7.1.1. By Value
• 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 7.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
  • 7.2.2. By Type
  • 7.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 7.2.4. By Country
• 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  • 7.3.1. Germany Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 7.3.1.2.2. By Type
      • 7.3.1.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 7.3.2. France Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 7.3.2.2.2. By Type
      • 7.3.2.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 7.3.3.2.2. By Type
      • 7.3.3.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 7.3.4. Italy Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 7.3.4.2.2. By Type
      • 7.3.4.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 7.3.5. Spain Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 7.3.5.2.2. By Type
      • 7.3.5.2.3. By End-User Industry

8. Asia Pacific Structural Core Materials Market Outlook

• 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 8.1.1. By Value
• 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 8.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
  • 8.2.2. By Type
  • 8.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 8.2.4. By Country
• 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  • 8.3.1. China Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 8.3.1.2.2. By Type
      • 8.3.1.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 8.3.2. India Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 8.3.2.2.2. By Type
      • 8.3.2.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 8.3.3. Japan Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 8.3.3.2.2. By Type
      • 8.3.3.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 8.3.4. South Korea Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 8.3.4.2.2. By Type
      • 8.3.4.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 8.3.5. Australia Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 8.3.5.2.2. By Type
      • 8.3.5.2.3. By End-User Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Structural Core Materials Market Outlook

• 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 9.1.1. By Value
• 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 9.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
  • 9.2.2. By Type
  • 9.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 9.2.4. By Country
• 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 9.3.1.2.2. By Type
      • 9.3.1.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 9.3.2. UAE Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 9.3.2.2.2. By Type
      • 9.3.2.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 9.3.3. South Africa Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 9.3.3.2.2. By Type
      • 9.3.3.2.3. By End-User Industry

10. South America Structural Core Materials Market Outlook

• 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 10.1.1. By Value
• 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 10.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
  • 10.2.2. By Type
  • 10.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 10.2.4. By Country
• 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  • 10.3.1. Brazil Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 10.3.1.2.2. By Type
      • 10.3.1.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 10.3.2. Colombia Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 10.3.2.2.2. By Type
      • 10.3.2.2.3. By End-User Industry
  • 10.3.3. Argentina Structural Core Materials Market Outlook
    • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.2.1. By Outer Skin Type
      • 10.3.3.2.2. By Type
      • 10.3.3.2.3. By End-User Industry

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Drivers
• 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

• 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
• 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
• 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Structural Core Materials Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1. Competition in the Industry
• 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
• 14.3. Power of Suppliers
• 14.4. Power of Customers
• 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. Diab Americas LP
  • 15.1.1. Business Overview
  • 15.1.2. Products & Services
  • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
  • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
  • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
• 15.2. Evonik Industries AG.
• 15.3. Gurit Services AG
• 15.4. SCHWEITER TECHNOLOGIES AG
• 15.5. Hexcel Corporation
• 15.6. Armacell International S.A.
• 15.7. Changzhou Tiansheng New Materials Co. Ltd.
• 15.8. The Gill Corporation
• 15.9. BASF SE
• 15.10. Plascore, Inc

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer