Global Composite Tooling Market Size Study & Forecast, by Tooling Type, Raw Material, Tooling Application, Molding Process, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Composite Tooling Market is valued at approximately USD 17.82 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to register a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.89% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. Composite tooling, widely acknowledged for its strength-to-weight superiority and moldability into complex structures, plays an indispensable role in high-performance manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, and wind energy. The market's growth trajectory is being largely shaped by the surge in demand for lightweight components, which has prompted industries to pivot toward advanced composites for both tooling and final part production.

With the ongoing technological renaissance in additive manufacturing, thermoplastics, and high-temperature composites, the scope of composite tooling has evolved from traditional prototyping to full-scale production-grade applications. Tooling systems made from materials like carbon fiber reinforced polymers and Invar alloys have proven exceptionally durable, thermally stable, and highly customizable, drastically reducing cycle times and operational costs. Furthermore, the rise in adoption of closed molding and resin transfer molding techniques is reshaping how industries streamline precision, repeatability, and surface finish-all while reducing waste and maximizing throughput.

Regionally, North America maintains a commanding lead in the global composite tooling landscape, buoyed by its deeply entrenched aerospace and defense manufacturing ecosystem, especially in the United States. Europe's market, bolstered by stringent sustainability norms and ongoing electrification in automotive production, continues to explore next-generation thermoplastic composite tooling. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is emerging as the most dynamic growth frontier, driven by industrial expansion in China, India, and Southeast Asia, and a steep climb in regional demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and energy infrastructure. The region's growing inclination toward wind energy installations and rapid modernization of transportation fleets is giving rise to promising tooling demand. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are progressively catching up, supported by government-led industrialization, renewable energy projects, and cross-border investments in advanced manufacturing technologies.

Major market players included in this report are:

BASF SE
Baker Hughes Company
Croda International Plc.
Halliburton Company
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Schlumberger Limited
Trican Well Service Ltd.
Aubin Group
Impact Fluid Solutions
M&D Industries of Louisiana, Inc.
Seaman Corporation
Trelleborg AB
Continental AG
Serge Ferrari Group
Low & Bonar PLC

Global Composite Tooling Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Tooling Type:

Matched Metal Tooling
Invar Tooling
Composite Tooling
Kirksite Tooling

By Raw Material:

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Aramid Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Thermoplastic Composite

By Tooling Application:

Aerospace & Defense
Automotive & Transportation
Marine
Wind Energy
Medical

By Molding Process:

Open Molding
Closed Molding
Vacuum Infusion
Resin Transfer Molding

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Composite Tooling Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Composite Tooling Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Composite Tooling Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. Rising demand for lightweight, high-strength materials across aerospace and automotive sectors
- 3.2.2. Increasing penetration of composite materials in wind energy and marine applications
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. High initial cost of composite tooling systems and raw materials
- 3.3.2. Complex fabrication and recycling challenges associated with thermoset composites
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. Technological advancement in resin transfer molding and additive tooling processes
- 3.4.2. Growing investment in electric mobility and renewable infrastructure
3.5. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 3.5.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 3.5.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 3.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 3.5.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.6. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
3.7. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.7.1. Political
- 3.7.2. Economical
- 3.7.3. Social
- 3.7.4. Technological
- 3.7.5. Environmental
- 3.7.6. Legal
3.8. Top Investment Opportunities
3.9. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
3.10. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
3.11. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
3.12. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 4. Global Composite Tooling Industry Analysis

4.1. Market Dynamics
4.2. Value Chain Analysis
4.3. Raw Material Trend Analysis
4.4. Innovation & Patent Analysis

Chapter 5. Global Composite Tooling Market Size & Forecasts by Tooling Type 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Matched Metal Tooling
- 5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.3. Invar Tooling
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.4. Composite Tooling
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.5. Kirksite Tooling
- 5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Composite Tooling Market Size & Forecasts by Raw Material 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
- 6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.3. Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.4. Aramid Fiber Reinforced Polymer
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.5. Thermoplastic Composite
- 6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Composite Tooling Market Size & Forecasts by Tooling Application 2025-2035

7.1. Aerospace & Defense
7.2. Automotive & Transportation
7.3. Marine
7.4. Wind Energy
7.5. Medical

Chapter 8. Global Composite Tooling Market Size & Forecasts by Molding Process 2025-2035

8.1. Open Molding
8.2. Closed Molding
8.3. Vacuum Infusion
8.4. Resin Transfer Molding

Chapter 9. Global Composite Tooling Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

9.1. North America Composite Tooling Market
- 9.1.1. U.S. Composite Tooling Market
- 9.1.2. Canada Composite Tooling Market
9.2. Europe Composite Tooling Market
- 9.2.1. UK Composite Tooling Market
- 9.2.2. Germany Composite Tooling Market
- 9.2.3. France Composite Tooling Market
- 9.2.4. Spain Composite Tooling Market
- 9.2.5. Italy Composite Tooling Market
- 9.2.6. Rest of Europe Composite Tooling Market
9.3. Asia Pacific Composite Tooling Market
- 9.3.1. China Composite Tooling Market
- 9.3.2. India Composite Tooling Market
- 9.3.3. Japan Composite Tooling Market
- 9.3.4. Australia Composite Tooling Market
- 9.3.5. South Korea Composite Tooling Market
- 9.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Composite Tooling Market
9.4. Latin America Composite Tooling Market
- 9.4.1. Brazil Composite Tooling Market
- 9.4.2. Mexico Composite Tooling Market
9.5. Middle East & Africa Composite Tooling Market
- 9.5.1. UAE Composite Tooling Market
- 9.5.2. Saudi Arabia Composite Tooling Market
- 9.5.3. South Africa Composite Tooling Market
- 9.5.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa Composite Tooling Market

Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence

10.1. Top Market Strategies
10.2. BASF SE
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Key Executives
- 10.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 10.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 10.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 10.2.6. Recent Development
- 10.2.7. Market Strategies
- 10.2.8. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Baker Hughes Company
10.4. Croda International Plc.
10.5. Halliburton Company
10.6. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
10.7. Schlumberger Limited
10.8. Trican Well Service Ltd.
10.9. Aubin Group
10.10. Impact Fluid Solutions
10.11. M&D Industries of Louisiana, Inc.
10.12. Seaman Corporation
10.13. Trelleborg AB
10.14. Continental AG
10.15. Serge Ferrari Group
10.16. Low & Bonar PLC