Aerospace Ceramics: Global Markets to 2029

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The global market for aerospace ceramics was valued at $5.3 billion in 2024. It is expected to grow from $5.6 billion in 2024 to $8.2 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% from 2024 through 2029.

The North American market for aerospace ceramics is expected to grow from $2.7 billion in 2024 to $4.0 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2024 through 2029.

The Asia-Pacific market for aerospace ceramics is expected to grow from $1.1 billion in 2024 to $1.8 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 10.0% from 2024 through 2029.

Report Scope

This report analyzes the global market for aerospace ceramics, reflecting the latest data, trends and market projections. Aerospace ceramics are advanced materials that exhibit superior thermal and electrical performance and lightweight properties, leading to enhanced aircraft performance, including fuel efficiency, greater speed, range and payload capacity. They are primarily found in thermal protection shields, engine and exhaust systems, and structures for aircraft.

For this analysis, the global market for aerospace ceramics is segmented by:

Composition: ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), oxides ceramics (alumina, zirconia) and non-oxide ceramics (silicon carbide, silicon nitride, boron carbide).
Application: structural, thermal and electrical.
End use: commercial aviation (commercial passenger and commercial transport), defense and military aerospace, commercial space industry, and others (helicopter, general aviation).
Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, the Middle East and Africa.

The report focuses on aerospace ceramics for the commercial aviation and space exploration sector with a focus on structural, thermal and electrical applications. Structural applications include engine components, such as turbine blades and nozzles, airframes, landing gear and structural reinforcements. Thermal applications include thermal protection systems (TPS), heat shields, thermal barrier coatings, insulation in engines and re-entry systems, and hypersonic vehicle exteriors. Electrical applications include electronic components such as capacitors, antennas and sensors, avionics and substrates. The base year for the market study is 2023, with estimates and forecasts for 2024 to 2029. Market estimates are in U.S. dollars (millions).

Forecasts for growth rates are based on expected industry capacity additions, feedback from key companies, revenue reports of major companies, and anticipated regulatory updates. Data from major ceramic associations such as the Australian Ceramics Association, Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association, European Ceramic Industry Association, British Ceramic Confederation, Ceramics Southern Africa, Midwest Ceramic Association and the Association of British Ceramic Distributors were used to anticipate the market dynamics and further triangulate the market size.

Report Includes

48 data tables and 55 additional tables
An overview of the current and future global markets for aerospace ceramics
An analysis of global market trends, with market revenue data from 2023, estimates for 2024, forecasts for 2028, and projected CAGRs through 2029
Estimates of the size and revenue prospects of the global market, along with a market share analysis by composition, application, end user and region
Identification of the trends that will affect the use of aerospace ceramics, as well as their major source markets
Coverage of technologies that are currently used or in the future could be used in aerospace ceramics, and an assessment of the potential impact of aerospace ceramics on the global market
Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advances, regulations, and the impact of macroeconomic factors
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
Profiles of the leading companies, including Saint-Gobain, 3M, Kyocera Corp., Morgan Advanced Materials Plc., and Hexcel Corp.

Product Code: AVM218B

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Key Takeaways

Chapter 2 Market Overview

Overview
Benefits of Aerospace Ceramics
Properties of Aerospace Ceramics
Technological Background of CMCs
Value Chain Analysis
Sourcing of Raw Materials
Material Processing
Component Production
Quality Testing and Certification
Distribution and Logistics
End-Use Industries
Recycling/Reuse and Disposal
Regulatory Framework

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics

Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Growth of Air Traffic
Stringent Environmental Regulations
Demand for Ceramic-Based Coatings
Expansion of Military and Defense Programs
Market Restraints
Production and Processing Costs
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Market Opportunities
Space Exploration and Satellite Deployments
Prevalence of Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
Market Challenges
Technological Challenges
Competition With Substitute Materials

Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments

Overview
Aerospace Industry Trends
Aerial Mobility
Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
Supersonic Flights
Electric Propulsion
Emerging Technologies
Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramics
Functionally Graded Ceramics
Additive Manufacturing
Plasma-Assisted Surface Engineering
Nanostructured Ceramics
Patent Analysis
Key Takeaways
Patent Grants Related to Aerospace Ceramics

Chapter 5 Market Segment Analysis

Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Composition
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Oxide Ceramics
Non-Oxide Ceramics
Market Analysis by Application
Structural Applications
Thermal Applications
Electrical Applications
Market Analysis by End Use
Commercial Aviation
Defense and Military Aerospace
Commercial Space Industry
Other End Uses
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis by Region
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Middle East and Africa

Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence

Industry Structure
Company Market Shares
Strategic Analysis

Chapter 7 Sustainability in the Aerospace Ceramics Industry: ESG Perspective

ESG in the Aerospace Ceramics Industry
Sustainability Trends in the Industry
ESG Practices
Status of ESG in the Aerospace Ceramics Industry
ESG Score Analysis
Risk Scale, Exposure Scale and Management Scale
Risk Scale
Exposure Scale
Management Scale
Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
Concluding Remarks

Chapter 8 Appendix

Methodology
References
Abbreviations
Company Profiles
3M
ADVANCED CERAMIC MATERIALS
APPLIED CERAMICS INC.
CERAMCO INC.
CERAMTEC GMBH
COORSTEK INC.
HEXCEL CORP.
INTERNATIONAL SYALONS (NEWCASTLE) LTD.
JIAXING NICEWAY PRECISION MACHINERY CO. LTD.
KYOCERA CORP.
MATERION CORP.
MCDANEL ADVANCED MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC.
MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS
SAINT-GOBAIN
STC MATERIAL SOLUTIONS

Product Code: AVM218B

List of Tables

Summary Table : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Region, Through 2029
Table 1 : Electrical Properties of Aerospace Ceramics
Table 2 : Mechanical Properties of Aerospace Ceramics
Table 3 : Thermal Properties of Aerospace Ceramics
Table 4 : CMC Fabrication Methods
Table 5 : Regulatory Frameworks Supporting Aerospace Ceramics, 2023 and 2024
Table 6 : Global Airline Industry Passenger Traffic, 2022-2024
Table 7 : Patents on Aerospace Ceramics, 2023-2025
Table 8 : Properties of Ceramics
Table 9 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, Through 2029
Table 10 : Global Market for CMCs, by Region, Through 2029
Table 11 : Properties of Alumina and Zirconia
Table 12 : Global Market for Oxide Ceramics, by Region, Through 2029
Table 13 : Comparison of Aerospace Ceramics and Metals
Table 14 : Global Market for Non-Oxide Ceramics, by Region, Through 2029
Table 15 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, Through 2029
Table 16 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Structural Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 17 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Thermal Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 18 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Electrical Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 19 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 20 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, Through 2029
Table 21 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Region, Through 2029
Table 22 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Passenger Aircraft, by Region, Through 2029
Table 23 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Transport Aircraft, by Region, Through 2029
Table 24 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Defense and Military Aerospace, by Region, Through 2029
Table 25 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Space Industry, by Region, Through 2029
Table 26 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in the Other End Uses, by Region, Through 2029
Table 27 : Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Region, Through 2029
Table 28 : North American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Country, Through 2029
Table 29 : North American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, Through 2029
Table 30 : North American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, Through 2029
Table 31 : North American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 32 : North American Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, Through 2029
Table 33 : European Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Country, Through 2029
Table 34 : European Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, Through 2029
Table 35 : European Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, Through 2029
Table 36 : European Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 37 : European Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, Through 2029
Table 38 : Asia-Pacific Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Country, Through 2029
Table 39 : Asia-Pacific Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, Through 2029
Table 40 : Asia-Pacific Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, Through 2029
Table 41 : Asia-Pacific Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 42 : Asia-Pacific Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, Through 2029
Table 43 : South American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, Through 2029
Table 44 : South American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, Through 2029
Table 45 : South American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 46 : South American Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, Through 2029
Table 47 : MEA Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, Through 2029
Table 48 : MEA Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, Through 2029
Table 49 : MEA Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 50 : MEA Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, Through 2029
Table 51 : Recent Developments in the Aerospace Ceramics Industry, 2023-2025
Table 52 : ESG Carbon Footprint Initiatives
Table 53 : ESG Water and Waste Reduction Initiatives
Table 54 : ESG Diversity Initiatives
Table 55 : ESG Employee Safety and Labor Practice Initiatives
Table 56 : ESG: Governance and Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives
Table 57 : ESG Scores for Aerospace Ceramics Companies, 2024
Table 58 : Abbreviations Used in This Report
Table 59 : 3M: Company Snapshot
Table 60 : 3M: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 61 : 3M: Product Portfolio
Table 62 : 3M: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 63 : Advanced Ceramic Materials: Company Snapshot
Table 64 : Advanced Ceramic Materials: Product Portfolio
Table 65 : Applied Ceramics Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 66 : Applied Ceramics Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 67 : Ceramco Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 68 : Ceramco Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 69 : CeramTec GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 70 : CeramTec GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 71 : CeramTec GmbH: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 72 : CoorsTek Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 73 : CoorsTek Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 74 : CoorsTek Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2023 and 2024
Table 75 : Hexcel Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 76 : Hexcel Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 77 : Hexcel Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 78 : Hexcel Corp.: News/Key Developments, 2023 and 2024
Table 79 : International Syalons (Newcastle) Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 80 : International Syalons (Newcastle) Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 81 : Jiaxing Niceway Precision Machinery Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 82 : Jiaxing Niceway Precision Machinery Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 83 : Kyocera Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 84 : Kyocera Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and FY 2023
Table 85 : Kyocera Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 86 : Kyocera Corp.: News/Key Developments, 2023 and 2024
Table 87 : Materion Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 88 : Materion Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 89 : Materion Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 90 : McDanel Advanced Material Technologies LLC.: Company Snapshot
Table 91 : McDanel Advanced Material Technologies LLC.: Product Portfolio
Table 92 : Morgan Advanced Materials: Company Snapshot
Table 93 : Morgan Advanced Materials: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 94 : Morgan Advanced Materials: Product Portfolio
Table 95 : Morgan Advanced Materials: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 96 : Saint-Gobain: Company Snapshot
Table 97 : Saint-Gobain: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 98 : Saint-Gobain: Product Portfolio
Table 99 : Saint-Gobain: News/Key Developments, 2022 and 2023
Table 100 : STC Material Solutions: Company Snapshot
Table 101 : STC Material Solutions: Product Portfolio
Table 102 : STC Material Solutions.: News/Key Developments, 2023

List of Figures

Summary Figure : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Region, 2023
Figure 1 : CMC Fabrication Steps
Figure 2 : Aerospace Ceramics Market Value Chain
Figure 3 : Market Dynamics - Aerospace Ceramics
Figure 4 : Emerging Technologies in the Aerospace Ceramics Industry
Figure 5 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, 2023
Figure 6 : Share of Global Market for CMCs, by Region, 2023
Figure 7 : Schematic Diagram of High Bypass Turbofan Engine
Figure 8 : Share of Global Market for Oxide Ceramics, by Region, 2023
Figure 9 : Share of Global Market for Non-Oxide Ceramics, by Region, 2023
Figure 10 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, 2023
Figure 11 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Structural Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 12 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Thermal Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 13 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Electrical Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 14 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, 2023
Figure 15 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, 2023
Figure 16 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Region, 2023
Figure 17 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Passenger Aircraft, by Region, 2023
Figure 18 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Transport Aircraft, by Region, 2023
Figure 19 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Defense and Military Aerospace, by Region, 2023
Figure 20 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Space Industry, by Region, 2023
Figure 21 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics in the Other End Uses, by Region, 2023
Figure 22 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Region, 2023
Figure 23 : Share of North American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Country, 2023
Figure 24 : Share of North American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, 2023
Figure 25 : Share of North American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, 2023
Figure 26 : Share of North American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, 2023
Figure 27 : Share of North American Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, 2023
Figure 28 : Share of European Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Country, 2023
Figure 29 : Share of European Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, 2023
Figure 30 : Share of European Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, 2023
Figure 31 : Share of European Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, 2023
Figure 32 : Share of European Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, 2023
Figure 33 : Share of Asia-Pacific Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Country, 2023
Figure 34 : Share of Asia-Pacific Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, 2023
Figure 35 : Share of Asia-Pacific Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, 2023
Figure 36 : Share of Asia-Pacific Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, 2023
Figure 37 : Share of Asia-Pacific Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, 2023
Figure 38 : Share of South American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, 2023
Figure 39 : Share of South American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, 2023
Figure 40 : Share of South American Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, 2023
Figure 41 : Share of South American Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, 2023
Figure 42 : Share of MEA Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Composition, 2023
Figure 43 : Share of MEA Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by Application, 2023
Figure 44 : Share of MEA Market for Aerospace Ceramics, by End Use, 2023
Figure 45 : Share of MEA Market for Aerospace Ceramics in Commercial Aviation, by Type, 2023
Figure 46 : Share of Global Market for Aerospace Ceramics Manufacturers, 2023
Figure 47 : Advantages of Sustainability for Aerospace Ceramics Companies
Figure 48 : 3M: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 49 : 3M: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 50 : Hexcel Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 51 : Hexcel Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2024
Figure 52 : Kyocera Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 53 : Kyocera Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 54 : Materion Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 55 : Materion Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 56 : Morgan Advanced Materials: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 57 : Morgan Advanced Materials: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 58 : Saint-Gobain: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024