Prepreg Global Market Report 2026

Prepreg refers to composite materials in which a reinforcing fiber is pre-impregnated in a specific ratio with a thermoplastic or thermoset resin matrix. These materials find applications in various industries, including aircraft and automotive interiors, A/C ducting, electronic-transmission applications, sporting goods, carbon-carbon composites, high-rise flooring, flame retardant laminates, UAVs, and seatbacks. The properties of prepreg include high strength, consistency, repeatability, minimal waste, and a short curing time.

The main types of prepreg include carbon fiber prepreg, glass fiber prepreg, and other types of fiber reinforcement. Glass fiber prepreg involves composite materials like carbon, graphite, or glass fibers that are 'pre-impregnated' with resins and then cured. The forms of glass fiber prepreg include tow prepreg and fabric prepreg. The manufacturing processes for glass fiber prepreg include the hot-melt process and solvent dip process. Various applications of glass fiber prepreg span aerospace and defense, wind energy, automotive, sporting goods, electronics (PCB), and other diverse industries.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the prepreg market by increasing the cost of imported carbon fibers, specialty resins, reinforcement fabrics, and precision processing equipment used across aerospace, automotive, and wind energy applications. North America and Europe are particularly affected due to reliance on cross-border composite material supply chains, while Asia-Pacific faces higher costs for export-oriented prepreg production. These tariffs are raising material costs and extending procurement cycles for manufacturers. However, they are also encouraging domestic fiber production, localized resin manufacturing, and regional expansion of prepreg processing facilities, strengthening long-term supply chain resilience.

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The prepreg market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $11.09 billion in 2025 to $12.53 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing aerospace manufacturing activity, rising adoption of composite materials in automotive interiors, expansion of sporting goods production, increasing demand for high-strength materials, availability of advanced resin systems.

The prepreg market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for lightweight electric vehicles, expansion of wind energy installations, increasing use of composites in electronics, growing adoption of automated composite manufacturing, increasing investments in advanced aerospace programs. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-performance carbon fiber prepregs, rising use of lightweight composite materials, growing demand for flame-retardant laminates, expansion of prepreg usage in uav and defense applications, enhanced focus on manufacturing consistency and repeatability.

The growing aerospace industry is expected to drive the growth of the prepreg market in the coming years. The aerospace sector is a high-technology field encompassing the research, development, design, production, and maintenance of aircraft and other flight vehicles. Prepreg materials, consisting of reinforcement fibers pre-impregnated with a resin matrix, provide an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and durability, making them highly suitable for aerospace applications. For example, in January 2024, Airbus SE, a France-based aircraft manufacturer, delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers in 2023, marking an 11% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the expansion of the aerospace industry is supporting the growth of the prepreg market.

Major companies in the prepreg market are focusing on developing advanced material solutions, such as fast-curing flame-retardant epoxy prepregs, to enhance performance, safety, and meet the rising demand for sophisticated applications in premium battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Fast-curing flame-retardant prepregs utilize engineered resin systems and reinforcement technologies to improve structural strength, thermal stability, and fire resistance, supporting the production of safer and lighter battery enclosures. For example, in October 2023, Solvay, a Belgium-based prepreg company, launched SolvaLite 716 FR, a fast-curing epoxy prepreg technology designed for various structural components and reinforcements in premium BEVs. SolvaLite 716 FR incorporates Solvay's proprietary Double Diaphragm Forming (DDF) technology, targeting flame-retardant battery enclosure applications for premium and super-premium BEVs. It features a dry glass transition temperature (Tg) of 145°C (293°F) and, according to UL 2596 flammability testing, outperforms aluminum and discontinuous fiber composites at a wall thickness of 2 mm. The prepreg is engineered for rapid curing, achieving an eight-minute press cure at 150°C (302°F), with enhanced temperature tolerance and reduced cycle times.

In December 2025, Cambium Biomaterials Inc., a US-based advanced materials company, acquired SHD Group for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Cambium Biomaterials aims to combine its AI-driven materials R&D capabilities with SHD Group's manufacturing and production expertise in prepreg composites, expanding its global manufacturing footprint and accelerating the delivery of high-performance prepreg materials for aerospace and other advanced sectors. SHD Group is a UK-based company specializing in the manufacture of advanced composite tooling and prepreg components.

Major companies operating in the prepreg market are Axiom Materials Inc., Gurit Holding AG, Hexcel Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber And Composites Inc., Park Aerospace Corporation, Solvay S.A., Teijin Limited, Toray Industries Inc., SHD Composite Materials Ltd., GMS Composites, ACP Composites Inc., SGL Group SE, Airtech Advanced Materials Group, Isola Group, Zoltek Companies Inc., Park Electrochemical Corp., North Thin Ply Technology NTPT, Composites One, Hanyang Corporation, Cristex

North America was the largest region in the prepreg market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the prepreg market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the prepreg market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The prepreg market consists of sales of fiberglass, carbon fiber, and aramid. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type Of Fiber Reinforcement: Carbon Fiber Prepreg; Glass Fiber Prepreg; Other Types
• 2) By Form: Tow Prepreg; Fabric Prepreg
• 3) By Manufacturing Process: Hot-Melt Process; Solvent Dip Process
• 4) By Application: Aerospace And Defense; Wind Energy; Automotive; Sporting Goods; Electronics (PCB); Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Carbon Fiber Prepreg: Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Prepreg; Woven Carbon Fiber Prepreg
• 2) By Glass Fiber Prepreg: Unidirectional Glass Fiber Prepreg; Woven Glass Fiber Prepreg
• 3) By Other Types: Aramid Fiber Prepreg; Hybrid Fiber Prepreg
• Companies Mentioned: Axiom Materials Inc.; Gurit Holding AG; Hexcel Corporation; Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber And Composites Inc.; Park Aerospace Corporation; Solvay S.A.; Teijin Limited; Toray Industries Inc.; SHD Composite Materials Ltd.; GMS Composites; ACP Composites Inc.; SGL Group SE; Airtech Advanced Materials Group; Isola Group; Zoltek Companies Inc.; Park Electrochemical Corp.; North Thin Ply Technology NTPT; Composites One; Hanyang Corporation; Cristex
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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