Carbon fiber refers to a high-performance material composed of thin, strong crystalline filaments of carbon atoms, which are woven together and often combined with a resin matrix to form composite materials. It is valued for its high strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, corrosion resistance and thermal stability.
The carbon fiber market consists of sales by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) of carbon fiber that is used extensively in industries where performance and weight are critical factors, including aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, renewable energy and industrial applications.
The global carbon fiber market was valued at $4,043.25 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 4.00%.
Lack Of Standardization In Manufacturing Technologies
The lack of standardization in manufacturing technologies hampered the carbon fiber market growth during the historic period. The lack of standardization in manufacturing technologies has hampered the carbon fiber market by creating inconsistencies in product quality and performance, making it difficult for manufacturers and end-users to rely on uniform specifications. Without widely accepted standards for material properties, testing methods and design guidelines, manufacturers often resort to conservative designs or even opt for conventional materials instead of carbon fiber products, slowing adoption. For example, in the automotive industry, the absence of standardized carbon fiber composites can lead to compatibility issues between parts from different suppliers, increasing costs and complexity for vehicle manufacturers. This fragmentation also limits economies of scale, keeps production costs high and discourages investment in new applications. As a result, industries like sports goods, marine and consumer goods remain hesitant to fully embrace carbon fiber, therefore restrained the market growth.
Focus On Launch Of Highest Strength Carbon Fibers By Adopting New Technologies
Major companies operating in the carbon fiber market are adopting new technologies such as proprietary nanoscale structural control technology, which allows precise design of the internal fiber structure to maximize strength and damage resistance to launch highest strength carbon fibers and to sustain their position in the market. For example, in October 2023, Toray Industries, a Japan-based manufacturer of advanced materials, launched TORAYCA T1200, the highest-strength carbon fiber globally. TORAYCA T1200 is engineered to reduce environmental footprints by enabling the production of lighter carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials. Lighter materials in transportation and industrial applications can lead to improved fuel efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with Toray's broader sustainability vision.
The global carbon fiber markets is highly concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 78.64% of the total market in 2023.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider carbon fiber market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction And Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by type, by raw material, by end user, by tow and by application.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework- Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Global Market Size And Growth- Global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by type, by raw material, by end user, by tow and by application in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size And Growth- Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies- Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers And Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for carbon fiber market providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups next five years.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Type: Virgin Carbon Fiber; Recycled Carbon Fiber
- 2) By Raw Material: Polyacrylonitrile (PAN); Petroleum Pitch; Rayon
- 3) By Tow: Small Tow; Large Tow
- 4) By Application: Composite Materials; Textiles; Microelectrodes; Catalysis
- 5) By End-User: Aerospace And Defense; Automotive; Wind Energy; Pipes And Tanks; Sporting Goods; Other End-Users
- Companies Mentioned: Toray Industries Inc.; Hexcel Corporation; Teijin Limited; Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation; SGL Carbon SE
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; carbon fiber indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.