Global Automotive Composites Market
Market Overview
The global Automotive Composites market represents a fast-evolving segment of the automotive materials industry, encompassing fiber–resin composite systems engineered to deliver lightweighting, structural integrity, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility. Automotive composites include a broad set of materials—such as glass fiber–reinforced plastics (GFRP), carbon fiber–reinforced plastics (CFRP), and hybrid composites—manufactured using thermoset and thermoplastic resins.
Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers increasingly adopt composites to meet stringent fuel economy and emission targets, improve crash performance, and enable vehicle electrification through mass reduction. The growing preference for lightweight, cost-effective, and durable components across body panels, structural modules, interiors, and under-the-hood applications is a primary driver of market expansion.
The global Automotive Composites market was valued at xx million US$ in 2025 and is expected to reach xx million US$ by the end of 2036, growing at a CAGR of xx% during 2026–2036.
Market Dynamics and Industry Evolution
Key structural shifts influencing the market include:
Composites are increasingly selected where performance-per-weight advantages outweigh traditional metals, particularly in premium vehicles, EV platforms, and safety-critical modules.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
Fiber
Resin
By Application
Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles
Key Market Players
Major manufacturers operating in the global Automotive Composites market include:
Competition centers on material innovation, cost reduction, high-rate manufacturing, and OEM collaboration.
Regional Market Analysis
North America
Europe
China
Japan
India
Southeast Asia
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Moderate
High capital requirements, OEM qualification processes, and technical expertise act as barriers.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Specialty fibers and resins can be supplier-concentrated; energy and feedstock costs influence pricing.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Automotive OEMs exert strong pricing and quality pressure through long-term contracts.
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Advanced high-strength steel and aluminum compete in cost-sensitive applications.
Competitive Rivalry – High
Numerous global and regional players compete on performance, cost, and scale.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Market Drivers and Challenges
Key Drivers
Key Challenges
Trend Analysis
Value Chain Analysis
Conclusion
The global Automotive Composites market is poised for sustained growth through 2036, driven by lightweighting imperatives, EV proliferation, and continuous material and process innovation. While cost and recyclability challenges persist, advances in thermoplastics, high-rate manufacturing, and hybrid designs will further accelerate adoption across passenger and commercial vehicles.
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Table of Contents
Global Automotive Composites Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Automotive Composites
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Automotive Composites
1.1.1 Definition of Automotive Composites
1.1.2 Specifications of Automotive Composites
1.2 Classification of Automotive Composites
1.2.1 Fibe
1.2.2 Resin
1.3 Applications of Automotive Composites
1.3.1 Passenger Car
1.3.2 Commercial Vehicle
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Automotive Composites
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Automotive Composites
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Automotive Composites
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Automotive Composites
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Automotive Composites
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Automotive Composites Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Automotive Composites Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Automotive Composites Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Automotive Composites Major Manufacturers
4 Global Automotive Composites Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Automotive Composites Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Automotive Composites Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Automotive Composites Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Automotive Composites Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Automotive Composites Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Automotive Composites Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Automotive Composites Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Automotive Composites Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Automotive Composites Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Automotive Composites Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Automotive Composites Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Automotive Composites Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Automotive Composites Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Automotive Composites Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Automotive Composites Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Automotive Composites Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Automotive Composites Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Automotive Composites Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Automotive Composites Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Automotive Composites Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Automotive Composites Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Automotive Composites Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Automotive Composites Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Automotive Composites Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Automotive Composites Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Automotive Composites Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Automotive Composites Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Automotive Composites Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Automotive Composites Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Automotive Composites Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Automotive Composites Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Automotive Composites Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Automotive Composites Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Automotive Composites Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Fibe Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Resin Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Automotive Composites Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Automotive Composites Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Automotive Composites Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Automotive Composites Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Passenger Car of Automotive Composites Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Commercial Vehicle of Automotive Composites Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Automotive Composites
8.1 ACP Composites
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 ACP Composites 2017 Automotive Composites Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 ACP Composites 2017 Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Clear Water Composites
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 Clear Water Composites 2017 Automotive Composites Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 Clear Water Composites 2017 Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Cytec Solvay Group
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Cytec Solvay Group 2017 Automotive Composites Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Cytec Solvay Group 2017 Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 DowAksa
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 DowAksa 2017 Automotive Composites Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 DowAksa 2017 Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Hexceloration
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 Hexceloration 2017 Automotive Composites Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Hexceloration 2017 Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 HITCO Carbon Composites
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 HITCO Carbon Composites 2017 Automotive Composites Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 HITCO Carbon Composites 2017 Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Johns Manvilleoration
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Johns Manvilleoration 2017 Automotive Composites Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Johns Manvilleoration 2017 Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Jushi Group
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 Jushi Group 2017 Automotive Composites Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 Jushi Group 2017 Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 Koninklijke Ten Cate bv
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 Koninklijke Ten Cate bv 2017 Automotive Composites Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 Koninklijke Ten Cate bv 2017 Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Owens Corning
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 Owens Corning 2017 Automotive Composites Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 Owens Corning 2017 Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 Polar Manufacturing
8.12 Protech Composites
8.13 Revchem Composites
8.14 Rock West Composites
8.15 Scott Bader
8.16 SGL Group
8.17 Teijin
8.18 Toho Tenax America
8.19 TORAY INDUSTRIES
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Automotive Composites Market
9.1 Global Automotive Composites Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Automotive Composites Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Automotive Composites Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Automotive Composites Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Forecast
9.3 Automotive Composites Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Automotive Composites Market Trend (Application)
10 Automotive Composites Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Automotive Composites Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Automotive Composites International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Automotive Composites by Region
10.4 Automotive Composites Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Automotive Composites
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Automotive Composites Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Automotive Composites
Table Product Specifications of Automotive Composites
Table Classification of Automotive Composites
Figure Global Production Market Share of Automotive Composites by Type
Figure Fibe Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Fibe
Figure Resin Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Resin
Table Applications of Automotive Composites
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Automotive Composites by Application
Figure Passenger Car Examples
Table Major Consumers in Passenger Car
Figure Commercial Vehicle Examples
Table Major Consumers in Commercial Vehicle
Figure Market Share of Automotive Composites by Regions
Figure North America Automotive Composites Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Automotive Composites Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Automotive Composites Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Automotive Composites Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Automotive Composites Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Automotive Composites Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Automotive Composites Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Automotive Composites
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Automotive Composites
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Automotive Composites
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Automotive Composites Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Automotive Composites Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Automotive Composites Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Automotive Composites Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Automotive Composites 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Automotive Composites Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Automotive Composites Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Automotive Composites Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Automotive Composites Capacity (K Units) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Automotive Composites Sales (K Units) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Automotive Composites Sales (K Units) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Automotive Composites Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Table 2017 Global Automotive Composites Sales Price (USD/Unit) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Automotive Composites 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure North America 2017 Automotive Composites Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Automotive Composites 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Europe 2017 Automotive Composites Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Automotive Composites 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure China 2017 Automotive Composites Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Automotive Composites 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Japan 2017 Automotive Composites Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Automotive Composites 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Automotive Composites Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Automotive Composites 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure India 2017 Automotive Composites Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales (K Units) by Type
Table Different Types Automotive Composites Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Automotive Composites Sales (K Units) by Application
Table Different Application Automotive Composites Product Interview Price
Table ACP Composites Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 ACP Composites Automotive Composites Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 ACP Composites Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution
Table Clear Water Composites Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Clear Water Composites Automotive Composites Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Clear Water Composites Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution
Table Cytec Solvay Group Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Cytec Solvay Group Automotive Composites Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Cytec Solvay Group Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution
Table DowAksa Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 DowAksa Automotive Composites Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 DowAksa Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution
Table Hexceloration Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Hexceloration Automotive Composites Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Hexceloration Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution
Table HITCO Carbon Composites Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 HITCO Carbon Composites Automotive Composites Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 HITCO Carbon Composites Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution
Table Johns Manvilleoration Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Johns Manvilleoration Automotive Composites Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Johns Manvilleoration Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution
Table Jushi Group Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Jushi Group Automotive Composites Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Jushi Group Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution
Table Koninklijke Ten Cate bv Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Koninklijke Ten Cate bv Automotive Composites Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Koninklijke Ten Cate bv Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution
Table Owens Corning Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Owens Corning Automotive Composites Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Owens Corning Automotive Composites Business Region Distribution
Table Polar Manufacturing Information List
Table Protech Composites Information List
Table Revchem Composites Information List
Table Rock West Composites Information List
Table Scott Bader Information List
Table SGL Group Information List
Table Teijin Information List
Table Toho Tenax America Information List
Table TORAY INDUSTRIES Information List
Figure Global -2025 Automotive Composites Market Size (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Automotive Composites Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Automotive Composites Sales Price (USD/Unit) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Automotive Composites Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K Units) of Automotive Composites by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K Units) of Automotive Composites by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Automotive Composites by Region
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
Fiber
Resin
By Application
Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles
Key Market Players
Major manufacturers operating in the global Automotive Composites market include:
Competition centers on material innovation, cost reduction, high-rate manufacturing, and OEM collaboration.
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