Composite Materials Global Market Report 2026

Composite materials are advanced engineered substances created by integrating two or more different components, such as reinforcing fibres and binding resins, in order to attain superior physical and chemical performance compared to the individual constituents. These materials are formulated to deliver high strength relative to weight, enhanced durability, resistance to corrosion, and greater design adaptability. They are extensively utilized across a wide range of structural and non-structural applications to boost efficiency, performance, and service life.

The major types of composite materials include fiber reinforced plastic composites and resins. Fiber reinforced plastic composites are materials created by integrating a polymer matrix with reinforcing fibers to improve strength, durability, and lightweight characteristics. These materials are classified by matrix type into polymer matrix composites, metal matrix composites, and ceramic matrix composites. They are produced through processes such as open molding, closed molding, and other techniques. They are available in forms such as fiber tow, unidirectional tape, and fabric, and are utilized across various end-use sectors including aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, marine, electrical and electronics, building and construction, renewable energy, and others.

Tariffs are influencing the composite materials market by elevating the prices of imported inputs such as carbon fibers, resins, and advanced reinforcement materials utilized in high-performance manufacturing. This results in increased production expenses and disrupts supply chain operations across sectors like aerospace, automotive, and wind energy. Areas including carbon fiber reinforced composites and aerospace-grade applications are particularly impacted due to strong reliance on international suppliers, especially across Asia Pacific and Europe. At the same time, tariffs promote regional manufacturing of composites, boost local resin production, and encourage investments in domestic supply networks, contributing to stronger long-term industry stability.

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The composite materials market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.24 billion in 2025 to $12.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of aerospace composite applications, rising demand for lightweight automotive materials, expansion of wind energy installations, increasing use of glass fiber composites in construction, development of basic polymer matrix composites.

The composite materials market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.53 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of carbon fiber composites in mobility sector, expansion of electric vehicle manufacturing, increasing demand for sustainable composite materials, growth in aerospace modernization programs, adoption of advanced automated composite manufacturing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of lightweight composite materials in electric vehicles and aerospace applications, rising adoption of carbon fiber composites for high performance structural applications, growth of sustainable and bio based composite material development, expansion of automated manufacturing processes for composite production, rising demand for high strength and corrosion resistant materials in construction and wind energy.

The growing demand for lightweight materials in the aerospace and defence sector is expected to drive the growth of the composite materials market going forward. Lightweight materials in aerospace and defence refer to advanced materials engineered to reduce structural weight while maintaining high strength, durability, and performance, thereby improving fuel efficiency and operational effectiveness. The rising demand for lightweight materials in aerospace and defence is driven by enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced aircraft weight, which improves performance and lowers operational costs. Composite materials support lightweight materials in aerospace and defence by combining high strength with low weight, enabling reduced structural mass, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced overall aircraft performance without compromising durability. For instance, in January 2023, according to Airbus SE, a Netherlands-based aircraft manufacturing company, the A350 incorporates around 70% advanced materials to achieve the lowest operating weight per seat and deliver up to 25% lower fuel consumption and operating costs in the upper widebody segment. Therefore, the growing demand for lightweight materials in aerospace and defence is driving the growth of the composite materials market.

Key companies operating in the composite materials market are focusing on developing advanced manufacturing solutions, such as large-scale carbon composite production systems, to enhance structural performance, reduce weight, and improve production efficiency in aerospace and industrial applications. Large-scale carbon composite production systems refer to advanced automated manufacturing setups designed to mass-produce high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced composite structures with high precision and efficiency. For example, in August 2024, Rocket Lab, a US-based aerospace manufacturer, began installing a large carbon composite rocket manufacturing machine to expand its composite production capabilities. Designed to support the production of advanced lightweight rocket structures, the system enables high-precision fabrication of carbon composite components, improves structural efficiency, reduces launch vehicle weight, and enhances overall performance in space missions.

In January 2024, Boeing, a US-based provider of commercial airplanes, defense systems, space platforms, and aviation services, acquired Aerospace Composites Malaysia for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Boeing seeks to strengthen its internal composite manufacturing capabilities, deepen its production footprint across Southeast Asia, and enhance supply chain control for commercial aircraft structures and subassemblies. Aerospace Composites Malaysia is a Malaysia-based provider of composite products and subassemblies used on all current Boeing commercial airplanes.

Major companies operating in the composite materials market are Saudi Arabian Oil Company, BASF SE, ADNOC International Germany Holding AG, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, 3M Company, Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Toray Industries Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., DSM-Firmenich AG, Arkema SA, Lanxess AG, Teijin Limited, Syensqo SA, Huntsman Corporation, Avient Corporation, Hexcel Corporation, SGL Carbon SE, Trex Company Inc., Gurit Holding AG, Hyosung Advanced Materials Corporation.

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

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

The composite materials market consists of sales of composite decking panels, insulation panels, ballistic composite panels, and structural laminate panels. 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.

Composite Materials Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses composite materials market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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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.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Fiber Reinforced Plastic Composites; Resins
• 2) By Matrices: Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC); Metal Matrix Composite (MMC); Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)
• 3) By Method: Open Molding; Closed Molding; Other Methods
• 4) By Form: Fiber Tow; Unidirectional Tape; Cloth
• 5) By End Use: Aerospace And Defense; Automotive And Transportation; Marine; Electrical And Electronics; Building And Construction; Renewable Energy; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Fiber Reinforced Plastic Composites: Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites; Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites; Aramid Fiber Reinforced Composites; Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Composites
• 2) By Resins: Epoxy Resins; Polyester Resins; Vinyl Ester Resins; Phenolic Resins; Polyurethane Resins; Polyimide Resins
• Companies Mentioned: Saudi Arabian Oil Company; BASF SE; ADNOC International Germany Holding AG; Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation; 3M Company; Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd.; Toray Industries Inc.; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; DSM-Firmenich AG; Arkema SA; Lanxess AG; Teijin Limited; Syensqo SA; Huntsman Corporation; Avient Corporation; Hexcel Corporation; SGL Carbon SE; Trex Company Inc.; Gurit Holding AG; Hyosung Advanced Materials Corporation.
• 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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