Carbon Fiber Market reports and Global Analysis

 Carbon Fiber Market reports and Global Analysis

Carbon Fiber , Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Development, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2025 ? 2035, Chem Reports

Explore the global Carbon Fiber market with detailed insights on trends, growth drivers, challenges, opportunities, and forecasts.

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Date: 11-2025

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Chem Reports indicates that the Carbon Fiber market is projected to grow from USD XX million in 2025 to USD XX million by 2035, at an estimated CAGR of XX%. The study considers 2024 as the base year, with market forecasts extending from 2025 to 2035.

Market Segmentation

A. By Raw Material / Precursor Type

  1. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-Based Carbon Fiber
    • Dominant segment; used in aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, industrial composites.
    • High tensile strength and modulus.
  2. Pitch-Based Carbon Fiber
    • Extremely high modulus; used for aerospace, military, high-end industrial applications.
  3. Rayon-Based Carbon Fiber
    • Niche segment; used for ablative materials and specialized defense applications.

B. By Fiber Type

  1. Continuous Carbon Fiber
    • Preferred for high-performance composites and structural applications.
  2. Long Carbon Fiber
    • Used in automotive, construction, and high-strength molded parts.
  3. Short Carbon Fiber
    • Utilized in thermoplastic composites, 3D printing, and consumer goods.

C. By Modulus Type

  1. Standard Modulus Carbon Fiber
  2. Intermediate Modulus Carbon Fiber
  3. High Modulus Carbon Fiber
  4. Ultra-High Modulus Carbon Fiber
    • Used in aerospace, satellites, robotics, and precision engineering.

D. By Product Type

  1. Virgin (Primary) Carbon Fiber
  2. Recycled Carbon Fiber
    • Gaining traction in automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications due to cost savings and sustainability.

E. By Form

  1. Tow (1K–50K)
  2. Woven Fabrics
  3. Chopped Fiber
  4. Mats & Nonwovens
  5. Prepregs (fiber pre-impregnated with resin)
  6. Pultruded Profiles and Laminates

F. By End-Use Industry

  1. Aerospace & Defense
    • Aircraft structures, UAVs, space components.
  2. Automotive & Transportation
    • Lightweight structural components, EV battery enclosures, body panels.
  3. Wind Energy
    • Turbine blades requiring high strength-to-weight ratio.
  4. Construction & Infrastructure
    • Strengthening materials, reinforcement systems, retrofitting.
  5. Sports & Leisure
    • Bicycles, rackets, golf clubs, performance equipment.
  6. Marine
    • Boat hulls, masts, offshore structures.
  7. Electrical & Electronics
    • Heat dissipation components, EMI shielding, high-performance housings.
  8. Industrial Applications
    • Pressure vessels, chemical equipment, robotics.

3. Key Market Players (Global & Regional)

A. Global Leading Manufacturers

  • Toray Industries, Inc.
    Largest global supplier with advanced PAN-based carbon fiber capabilities.
  • SGL Carbon SE
    Strong in industrial-grade carbon fiber and composites.
  • Teijin Limited (including Toho Tenax)
    Major producer of high-performance carbon fiber for aerospace and industrial markets.
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites
    Produces PAN- and pitch-based carbon fibers.
  • Hexcel Corporation
    Leading manufacturer of carbon fiber and prepregs for aerospace and defense.
  • Solvay SA
    Strong in resin-based composite materials integrated with carbon fiber.

B. Specialized & Regional Producers

  • Hyosung Advanced Materials — Large supplier of high-strength carbon fiber.
  • Formosa Plastics Group — Produces PAN-based carbon fiber for industrial markets.
  • DowAksa — Joint venture focused on industrial composites.
  • Zoltek (Toray Company) — Focuses on low-cost industrial-grade carbon fiber.
  • Jilin Chemical Fiber Group — Major Chinese producer of carbon fiber.
  • Tairyfil Co. Ltd. — Supplier of various grades for industrial applications.

C. Composite & Prepreg Producers with Integrated Capability

  • Gurit
  • Park Aerospace
  • Nippon Graphite Fiber Corporation
    These companies specialize in downstream composite solutions for aerospace, energy, and automotive.

4. Regional Analysis (Comprehensive)

A. Asia-Pacific (Largest & Fastest-Growing Region)

Characteristics:

  • Dominates global production and consumption.
  • Strong composite manufacturing base in China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Drivers:

  • Rapid industrialization
  • Automotive lightweighting efforts
  • Wind energy expansion
  • Government investments in aerospace and defense

Opportunities:

  • Growing demand for industrial-grade carbon fibers
  • Expansion of local composite industries
  • Shift toward EV components and battery enclosures

B. North America

Characteristics:

  • Major hub for aerospace and defense applications.
  • Strong demand for high-modulus and intermediate-modulus carbon fibers.

Drivers:

  • High aircraft production
  • Growth in wind energy installations
  • Rising adoption in automotive and sports equipment

Opportunities:

  • Increasing use in hydrogen pressure vessels
  • Carbon fiber in EV structures and lightweight chassis

C. Europe

Characteristics:

  • High emphasis on sustainability and lightweight materials.
  • Strong presence in automotive OEMs, wind energy, and aviation industries.

Drivers:

  • Stringent carbon emission regulations
  • Expansion in offshore wind power
  • Growth in sports and industrial applications

Opportunities:

  • Recycled carbon fiber innovations
  • Demand for high-modulus fiber in aerospace and robotics

D. Latin America

Characteristics:

  • Emerging market with growth in wind energy and automotive assembly.

Drivers:

  • Increasing investments in renewable energy
  • Growth in industrial manufacturing

Opportunities:

  • Use of carbon fiber in construction and retrofitting
  • Demand from sporting goods manufacturing hubs

E. Middle East & Africa

Characteristics:

  • Growth driven by infrastructure, oil & gas, and defense sectors.

Drivers:

  • Increasing investments in aerospace and military technologies
  • Rising usage in pipelines, oil-field equipment, and construction

Opportunities:

  • Adoption of carbon fiber in desalination plants
  • Lightweight composites in emerging automotive markets

The primary objective of this report is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the carbon fiber market, including its definition, segmentation, growth potential, major industry trends, and the challenges that shape its development. This report is based on extensive research and detailed analysis. All data and insights have been compiled from credible industry sources and validated by experts to ensure accuracy. The findings are presented using visual tools such as graphs, charts, and pie diagrams, enhancing clarity and helping readers interpret complex market dynamics with greater ease.

Points Covered in The Report:
The report discusses the major market players involved in the market, including manufacturers, raw material suppliers, equipment suppliers, end-users, traders, distributors, and others.
The complete profile of the companies is mentioned. And the capacity, production, price, revenue, cost, gross, gross margin, sales volume, sales revenue, consumption, growth rate, import, export, supply, future strategies, and the technological developments that they are making are also included within the report. The historical data from 2020 to 2024 and forecast data from 2025 to 2035.
The growth factors of the market is discussed in detail wherein the different end users of the market are explained in detail.
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Chapter 1 Industry Overview
1.1 Definition
1.2 Brief Introduction by Major Raw Material
1.2.1 Pan-Based Carbon Fiber
1.2.2 Pitch-Based Carbon Fiber
1.2.3 Rayon-Based Carbon Fiber
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.9
1.3 Brief Introduction by Major Product Type
1.3.1 Continuous Carbon Fiber
1.3.2 Long Carbon Fiber
1.3.3 Short Carbon Fiber
1.3.4
1.3.5
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 Form
1.5.1 Composite
1.5.2 Non-Composite
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 End Use Industry
1.6.1 Pipes & Tanks
1.6.2 Civil Engineering
1.6.3 Electrical & Electronics
1.6.4 Marine
1.6.5 Others
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 Raw Material Analysis
7.1  Major Raw Material Market Share
7.2 Pan-Based Carbon Fiber
7.3 Pitch-Based Carbon Fiber
7.4 Rayon-Based Carbon Fiber
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
Chapter 8 Major Product TypeAnalysis
8.1  Major Product Type Market Share
8.2 Continuous Carbon Fiber
8.2.1  Sales Analysis
8.3 Long Carbon Fiber
8.3.1  Sales Analysis
8.4 Short Carbon Fiber
8.4.1  Sales Analysis
8.5
8.5.1  Sales Analysis
8.6
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 Hexcel Corporation
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 Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
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 TEIJIN Limited
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 Hyosung
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 SGL Group
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 Cytec Industries Inc.
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 Dowaksa
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 OJSC "Svetlogorskkhimvolokno"
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 Kemrock Industries and Exports Limited
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 Taekwang Industries Co Ltd.
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 Bluestar Fiber Company Ltd
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 Nippon Graphite Fiber Corporation
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 Formosa Plastic 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 Carbon Mods
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
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
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
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
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
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

A. By Raw Material / Precursor Type

  1. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-Based Carbon Fiber
  2. Pitch-Based Carbon Fiber
  3. Rayon-Based Carbon Fiber

B. By Fiber Type

  1. Continuous Carbon Fiber
  2. Long Carbon Fiber
  3. Short Carbon Fiber

C. By Modulus Type

  1. Standard Modulus Carbon Fiber
  2. Intermediate Modulus Carbon Fiber
  3. High Modulus Carbon Fiber
  4. Ultra-High Modulus Carbon Fiber

D. By Product Type

  1. Virgin (Primary) Carbon Fiber
  2. Recycled Carbon Fiber

E. By Form

  1. Tow (1K–50K)
  2. Woven Fabrics
  3. Chopped Fiber
  4. Mats & Nonwovens
  5. Prepregs (fiber pre-impregnated with resin)
  6. Pultruded Profiles and Laminates

F. By End-Use Industry

  1. Aerospace & Defense
  2. Automotive & Transportation
  3. Wind Energy
  4. Construction & Infrastructure
  5. Sports & Leisure
  6. Marine
  7. Electrical & Electronics
  8. Industrial Applications

Key Market Players

  • Toray Industries, Inc..
  • SGL Carbon SE
  • Teijin Limited (including Toho Tenax)
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites
  • Hexcel Corporation
  • Solvay SAB

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