Market Overview
Chem Reports anticipates robust growth in the High Performance Composites market from 2025 to 2035, driven by increasing demand for lightweight, durable, and high-strength materials across aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, and industrial applications. With 2024 as the base year and forecasts extending through 2035, the report provides a comprehensive assessment of market potential, key trends, and challenges shaping the industry. This study aims to offer a clear understanding of the market’s definition, segmentation, technological landscape, and growth drivers. Extensive research and expert validation ensure the accuracy and reliability of the insights presented. Visual tools such as graphs, charts, and diagrams enhance clarity and help users interpret the data more effectively.
Market Segmentation
1. By Fiber Type
● Carbon Fiber Composites
● Glass Fiber Composites
● Aramid Fiber Composites (e.g., Kevlar, Twaron)
● Others
2. By Resin Type
● Thermoset Composites
● Thermoplastic Composites
3. By Manufacturing Process
4. By Application
● Aerospace & Defense (Largest Share)
● Automotive & Transportation
● Wind Energy
● Sporting Goods
● Industrial & Chemical
● Construction
● Marine
5. By End-Use Industry
Key Market Players
Global Leaders in High-Performance Composites
Major Resin & Matrix System Manufacturers
Composite Manufacturers & Tier-1 Integrators
Emerging Players & Regional Specialists
Regional Analysis
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
1) Market drivers & restraints
Market drivers
Market restraints
2) Trends & opportunities
Key trends
High-value opportunities
3) SWOT analysis — major players
(Concise profiles for five representative leaders — adapt names as needed.)
Toray Industries
Strengths — World-leading carbon-fiber producer with integrated supply chain, deep aerospace and automotive customer base, strong R&D.
Weaknesses — Premium price position; exposure to cyclic aerospace demand.
Opportunities — Scale thermoplastic composite grades for EVs and expand recycled carbon-fiber business lines.
Threats — New lower-cost Asian entrants and feedstock volatility.
Hexcel Corporation
Strengths — Broad portfolio of prepregs, reinforcements and adhesives; certified aerospace supplier with long OEM relationships.
Weaknesses — High dependence on aerospace cycles; capital intensity for capacity expansions.
Opportunities — Grow in space, HAPS (high-altitude platforms) and high-performance industrial markets; develop out-of-autoclave systems.
Threats — Consolidation among OEMs and pressure on margins from commoditization of some prepreg grades.
Teijin Limited
Strengths — Strong in high-strength carbon and aramid fibers, established automotive & sporting goods presence, materials + processing know-how.
Weaknesses — Complex matrix of product lines across geographies can dilute focus.
Opportunities — Expand thermoplastic composite solutions for high-volume automotive and renewable energy components.
Threats — Competition from fully integrated players and rapid change in automotive platforms.
Solvay
Strengths — Extensive high-performance resin and matrix systems (thermoplastics & thermosets), strong materials science capabilities, diversified end markets.
Weaknesses — Resin market can be commoditized; must continually innovate to justify premium.
Opportunities — Licensing recyclable resin chemistries and partnering on battery-safe matrix systems for EVs and aerospace.
Threats — Regulatory limits on additives, and competitor polymer innovations.
Gurit (composites systems & services)
Strengths — Deep expertise in wind-blade systems, tooling, adhesive systems and engineering services — strong tier-1 integrator for renewables.
Weaknesses — Exposure to wind-turbine OEM cycles; mid-size scale vs larger integrated chemical groups.
Opportunities — Expand service offerings into lifecycle support, repairs, and blade recycling solutions.
Threats — Offshore wind consolidation and downward pressure on blade material costs.
4) Competitive landscape matrix
|
Player / Segment |
Fiber Focus |
Resin / Matrix Expertise |
Manufacturing Capability |
Primary Market Focus |
Strategic Strength |
|
Carbon-fiber majors (Toray, Mitsubishi, SGL) |
Carbon (various tow sizes, modulus grades) |
Limited (matrix via partners) |
Global precursor & tow production |
Aerospace, automotive, high-end sports |
Feedstock control, scale, brand prestige |
|
Prepreg & reinforcement suppliers (Hexcel, Teijin) |
Carbon, glass, aramid reinforcements |
Prepreg systems, adhesives |
Automated layup, prepreg manufacturing |
Aerospace, defense, industrial |
Certification, OEM approvals, broad product range |
|
Resin & matrix specialists (Solvay, Hexion, Huntsman) |
— |
Thermoset & thermoplastic matrices, specialty chemistries |
Resin production, compounding |
Aerospace, automotive, energy |
Materials innovation, tailored matrix solutions |
|
Composite systems & integrators (Gurit, Owens Corning, Röchling) |
Glass + carbon hybrid systems |
System kits (resin + reinforcement + process) |
Tooling, molding, AFP/RTM lines |
Wind, marine, construction, industrial |
Turnkey systems, engineering support, aftersales |
|
Tier-1 automotive molders (Röchling, Faurecia suppliers) |
Carbon + thermoplastic composites |
Overmolding & hybrid assemblies |
High-volume molding, automation |
Automotive, EV platforms |
DFMA expertise, supply chain integration |
|
Regional specialists & custom molders |
Glass/carbon depending on region |
Standard resins & some specialty grades |
Local molding, small-batch RTM |
Local OEMs, marine, sporting goods |
Cost agility, proximity to OEMs |
|
Automation & AM innovators |
Fiber placement, hybrid AM methods |
Process control & bespoke matrix development |
AFP/ATL, composite 3D printing |
Aerospace prototyping, niche high-value parts |
Speed, complexity handling, reduced scrap |
|
Recycling & circular tech firms |
Reclaimed carbon/glass fibers |
Thermoplastic recyclates & chem recycling |
Reclaim facilities, compounding |
Automotive, industrial, secondary markets |
Circularity credentials, regulatory alignment |
Strategic takeaways
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Chapter 1 Industry Overview
1.1 Definition
1.2 Brief Introduction by Major Type
1.2.1 Carbon Fiber Composites
1.2.2 S-Glass Composites
1.2.3 Aramid Fiber Composites
1.2.4 Others
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.9
1.3 Brief Introduction by Major Application
1.3.1 Pressure Vessels
1.3.2 Wind Turbines
1.3.3 Medical
1.3.4 Construction
1.3.5 Others
1.3.6
1.3.7
1.3.8
1.3.9
1.4 Brief Introduction by Major Regions
1.4.1 United States
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 India
1.5 Brief Introduction by Major
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
1.5.6
1.5.7
1.5.8
1.5.9
1.6 Brief Introduction by Major
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
1.6.4
1.6.5
1.6.6
1.6.7
1.6.8
1.6.9
1.7 Brief Introduction by Major
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.7.5
1.7.6
1.7.7
1.7.8
1.7.9
1.8 Brief Introduction by Major
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.4
1.8.5
1.8.6
1.8.7
1.8.8
1.8.9
Chapter 2 Production Market Analysis
2.1 Global Production Market Analysis
2.1.1 Global Capacity, Production, Capacity Utilization Rate, Ex-Factory Price, Revenue, Cost, Gross and Gross Margin Analysis
2.1.2 Major Manufacturers Performance and Market Share
2.2 Regional Production Market Analysis
2.2.1 Regional Market Performance and Market Share
2.2.2 United States Market
2.2.3 Europe Market
2.2.4 China Market
2.2.5 Japan Market
2.2.6 India Market
2.2.7 Market
Chapter 3 Sales Market Analysis
3.1 Global Sales Market Analysis
3.1.1 Global Sales Volume, Sales Price and Sales Revenue Analysis
3.1.2 Major Manufacturers Performance and Market Share
3.2 Regional Sales Market Analysis
3.2.1 Regional Market Performance and Market Share
3.2.2 United States Market
3.2.3 Europe Market
3.2.4 China Market
3.2.5 Japan Market
3.2.6 India Market
3.2.7 Market
Chapter 4 Consumption Market Analysis
4.1 Global Consumption Market Analysis
4.1.1 Global Consumption Volume Analysis
4.2 Regional Consumption Market Analysis
4.2.1 Regional Market Performance and Market Share
4.2.2 United States Market
4.2.3 Europe Market
4.2.4 China Market
4.2.5 Japan Market
4.2.6 India Market
4.2.7 Market
Chapter 5 Production, Sales and Consumption Market Comparison Analysis
5.1 Global Production, Sales and Consumption Market Comparison Analysis
5.2 Regional Production, Sales Volume and Consumption Volume Market Comparison Analysis
5.2.1 United States
5.2.2 Europe
5.2.3 China
5.2.4 Japan
5.2.5 India
5.2.6
Chapter 6 Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.1 Global Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.1.1 Global Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison
6.2 Regional Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.2.1 United States
6.2.2 Europe
6.2.3 China
6.2.4 Japan
6.2.5 India
6.2.6
Chapter 7 Major Type Analysis
7.1 Major Type Market Share
7.2 Carbon Fiber Composites
7.3 S-Glass Composites
7.4 Aramid Fiber Composites
7.5 Others
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
Chapter 8 Major ApplicationAnalysis
8.1 Major Application Market Share
8.2 Pressure Vessels
8.2.1 Sales Analysis
8.3 Wind Turbines
8.3.1 Sales Analysis
8.4 Medical
8.4.1 Sales Analysis
8.5 Construction
8.5.1 Sales Analysis
8.6 Others
8.6.1 Sales Analysis
8.7
8.7.1 Sales Analysis
8.8
8.8.1 Sales Analysis
8.9
8.9.1 Sales Analysis
8.10
8.11.1 Sales Analysis
Chapter 9 Industry Chain Analysis
9.1 Up Stream Industries Analysis
9.1.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
9.1.2 Equipment and Suppliers
9.2 Manufacturing Analysis
9.2.1 Manufacturing Process
9.2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure
9.2.3 Manufacturing Plants Distribution Analysis
9.3 Industry Chain Structure Analysis
Chapter 10 Global and Regional Market Forecast
10.1 Production Market Forecast
10.1.1 Global Market Forecast
10.1.2 Major Region Forecast
10.2 Sales Market Forecast
10.2.1 Global Market Forecast
10.2.2 Major Classification Forecast
10.3 Consumption Market Forecast
10.3.1 Global Market Forecast
10.3.2 Major Region Forecast
10.3.3 Major Application Forecast
Chapter 11 Major Manufacturers Analysis
11.1 Toray Industries Inc.
11.1.1 Company Introduction
11.1.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.1.3 Production Market Performance
11.1.4 Sales Market Performance
11.1.5 Contact Information
11.2 SLG Group ? the Carbon Company
11.2.1 Company Introduction
11.2.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.2.3 Production Market Performance
11.2.4 Sales Market Performance
11.2.5 Contact Information
11.3 Koninklijke Ten Cate BV
11.3.1 Company Introduction
11.3.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.3.3 Production Market Performance
11.3.4 Sales Market Performance
11.3.5 Contact Information
11.4 TPI Composites, Inc.
11.4.1 Company Introduction
11.4.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.4.3 Production Market Performance
11.4.4 Sales Market Performance
11.4.5 Contact Information
11.5 Solvay S.A.
11.5.1 Company Introduction
11.5.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.5.3 Production Market Performance
11.5.4 Sales Market Performance
11.5.5 Contact Information
11.6 Hexcel Corporation
11.6.1 Company Introduction
11.6.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.6.3 Production Market Performance
11.6.4 Sales Market Performance
11.6.5 Contact Information
11.7 Owens Corning Corporation
11.7.1 Company Introduction
11.7.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.7.3 Production Market Performance
11.7.4 Sales Market Performance
11.7.5 Contact Information
11.8 Teijin Ltd.
11.8.1 Company Introduction
11.8.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.8.3 Production Market Performance
11.8.4 Sales Market Performance
11.8.5 Contact Information
11.9 BASF SE
11.9.1 Company Introduction
11.9.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.9.3 Production Market Performance
11.9.4 Sales Market Performance
11.9.5 Contact Information
11.10 Albany International Corporation
11.10.1 Company Introduction
11.10.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.10.3 Production Market Performance
11.10.4 Sales Market Performance
11.10.5 Contact Information
11.11 Arkema SA
11.11.1 Company Introduction
11.11.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.11.3 Production Market Performance
11.11.4 Sales Market Performance
11.11.5 Contact Information
11.12 Agy Holdings Corp.
11.12.1 Company Introduction
11.12.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.12.3 Production Market Performance
11.12.4 Sales Market Performance
11.12.5 Contact Information
11.13 E. I. Dupont De Nemours and Company
11.13.1 Company Introduction
11.13.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.13.3 Production Market Performance
11.13.4 Sales Market Performance
11.13.5 Contact Information
11.14 Huntsman Corporation
11.14.1 Company Introduction
11.14.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.14.3 Production Market Performance
11.14.4 Sales Market Performance
11.14.5 Contact Information
11.15 Plasan Carbon Composites
11.15.1 Company Introduction
11.15.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.15.3 Production Market Performance
11.15.4 Sales Market Performance
11.15.5 Contact Information
11.16 Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
11.16.1 Company Introduction
11.16.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.16.3 Production Market Performance
11.16.4 Sales Market Performance
11.16.5 Contact Information
11.17 Formosa Plastics Corporation
11.17.1 Company Introduction
11.17.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.17.3 Production Market Performance
11.17.4 Sales Market Performance
11.17.5 Contact Information
11.18 Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd.
11.18.1 Company Introduction
11.18.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.18.3 Production Market Performance
11.18.4 Sales Market Performance
11.18.5 Contact Information
11.19 The 3M Company
11.19.1 Company Introduction
11.19.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.19.3 Production Market Performance
11.19.4 Sales Market Performance
11.19.5 Contact Information
11.20 PPG Industries Inc.
11.20.1 Company Introduction
11.20.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.20.3 Production Market Performance
11.20.4 Sales Market Performance
11.20.5 Contact Information
11.21
11.21.1 Company Introduction
11.21.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.21.3 Production Market Performance
11.21.4 Sales Market Performance
11.21.5 Contact Information
11.22
11.22.1 Company Introduction
11.22.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.22.3 Production Market Performance
11.22.4 Sales Market Performance
11.22.5 Contact Information
11.23
11.23.1 Company Introduction
11.23.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.23.3 Production Market Performance
11.23.4 Sales Market Performance
11.23.5 Contact Information
11.24
11.24.1 Company Introduction
11.24.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.24.3 Production Market Performance
11.24.4 Sales Market Performance
11.24.5 Contact Information
11.25
11.25.1 Company Introduction
11.25.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.25.3 Production Market Performance
11.25.4 Sales Market Performance
11.25.5 Contact Information
11.26
11.26.1 Company Introduction
11.26.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.26.3 Production Market Performance
11.26.4 Sales Market Performance
11.26.5 Contact Information
11.27
11.27.1 Company Introduction
11.27.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.27.3 Production Market Performance
11.27.4 Sales Market Performance
11.27.5 Contact Information
11.28
11.28.1 Company Introduction
11.28.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.28.3 Production Market Performance
11.28.4 Sales Market Performance
11.28.5 Contact Information
11.29
11.29.1 Company Introduction
11.29.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.29.3 Production Market Performance
11.29.4 Sales Market Performance
11.29.5 Contact Information
11.30
11.30.1 Company Introduction
11.30.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.30.3 Production Market Performance
11.30.4 Sales Market Performance
11.30.5 Contact Information
11.31
11.31.1 Company Introduction
11.31.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.31.3 Production Market Performance
11.31.4 Sales Market Performance
11.31.5 Contact Information
11.32
11.32.1 Company Introduction
11.32.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.32.3 Production Market Performance
11.32.4 Sales Market Performance
11.32.5 Contact Information
11.33
11.33.1 Company Introduction
11.33.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.33.3 Production Market Performance
11.33.4 Sales Market Performance
11.33.5 Contact Information
11.34
11.34.1 Company Introduction
11.34.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.34.3 Production Market Performance
11.34.4 Sales Market Performance
11.34.5 Contact Information
11.35
11.35.1 Company Introduction
11.35.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.35.3 Production Market Performance
11.35.4 Sales Market Performance
11.35.5 Contact Information
11.36
11.36.1 Company Introduction
11.36.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.36.3 Production Market Performance
11.36.4 Sales Market Performance
11.36.5 Contact Information
11.37
11.37.1 Company Introduction
11.37.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.37.3 Production Market Performance
11.37.4 Sales Market Performance
11.37.5 Contact Information
11.38
11.38.1 Company Introduction
11.38.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.38.3 Production Market Performance
11.38.4 Sales Market Performance
11.38.5 Contact Information
11.39
11.39.1 Company Introduction
11.39.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.39.3 Production Market Performance
11.39.4 Sales Market Performance
11.39.5 Contact Information
11.40
11.40.1 Company Introduction
11.40.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.40.3 Production Market Performance
11.40.4 Sales Market Performance
11.40.5 Contact Information
Chapter 12 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis
12.1 New Project SWOT Analysis
12.2 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis
Chapter 13 Conclusions
Chapter 14 Appendix
Author List
Disclosure Section
Research Methodology
Data Source
Interview List
Global Disclaimer
Market Segmentation
1. By Fiber Type
● Carbon Fiber Composites
● Glass Fiber Composites
● Aramid Fiber Composites (e.g., Kevlar, Twaron)
● Others
2. By Resin Type
● Thermoset Composites
● Thermoplastic Composites
3. By Manufacturing Process
4. By Application
● Aerospace & Defense (Largest Share)
● Automotive & Transportation
● Wind Energy
● Sporting Goods
● Industrial & Chemical
● Construction
● Marine
5. By End-Use Industry
Key Market Players
Global Leaders in High-Performance Composites
Major Resin & Matrix System Manufacturers
Composite Manufacturers & Tier-1 Integrators
Emerging Players & Regional Specialists
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