Global Aerospace Thermoplastics Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
Aerospace thermoplastics refer to a class of engineering plastics that can be softened by heating, hardened by cooling, and repeatedly processed and molded. They possess high strength, lightweight properties, high temperature resistance, and corrosion resistance. Examples include PEEK, PEI, PPS, and PC, which are often reinforced with carbon fiber or glass fiber. These materials are used in the manufacture of aircraft structures, interiors, and engine components, replacing traditional metals to achieve weight reduction and improved performance. They are crucial materials for the aerospace industry's pursuit of lightweight, efficient, and sustainable development.
The upstream segment involves the supply of basic and core raw materials, primarily including manufacturers of high-performance resins (such as PEEK, PEI, and PPS) and reinforcing fibers (such as carbon fiber and glass fiber). These materials determine the final performance of the composite materials.In 2025, global sales are projected to be approximately 2.34 million tons, with an average market price of approximately US$5149 per ton. The industry's gross profit margin is in the range of 15%–35%.
Aerospace thermoplastics are key materials driving the lightweighting and performance upgrades of next-generation aircraft, and are increasingly being used in primary load-bearing structures in addition to interior components. Strong demand from the downstream aerospace manufacturing industry, including the mass production of next-generation single-aisle aircraft, upgrades to wide-body aircraft, and the long-term growth of the commercial aviation market, is directly driving the demand for high-performance, lightweight materials.
Secondly, the continuous progress in materials technology itself constitutes an endogenous driving force. For example, the emergence of new grades of resins with higher toughness and better processability, along with the maturation of automated and digital manufacturing processes, have jointly driven down the cost of thermoplastic composites and expanded their range of applications.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Aerospace Thermoplastics Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Aerospace Thermoplastics sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Aerospace Thermoplastics sales for 2026 through 2032. With Aerospace Thermoplastics sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Aerospace Thermoplastics industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Aerospace Thermoplastics landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Aerospace Thermoplastics portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Aerospace Thermoplastics market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Aerospace Thermoplastics and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Aerospace Thermoplastics.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Aerospace Thermoplastics market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
PEEK
PEI
PPS
PES
Other
Segmentation by Enhancement Methods:
Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Glass Fiber Reinforced
Other
Segmentation by Grade:
General Purpose Type
High Temperature Resistant Type
Segmentation by Application:
Structural Components
Interior Parts
Engine Components
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Victrex
Syensqo
Arkema
Evonik
SABIC
BASF
Celanese
Toray
DIC
Mitsubishi Chemical
RTP Company
Avient
Nan Ya Plastics
Daicel
Ensinger Plastics
ZYPEEK
JUSEP
Zhejiang NHU
Kingfa
Jiangsu JunHua
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Aerospace Thermoplastics market?
What factors are driving Aerospace Thermoplastics market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Aerospace Thermoplastics market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Aerospace Thermoplastics break out by Type, by Application?
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Table of Contents
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Aerospace Thermoplastics by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Aerospace Thermoplastics by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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