Global Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market size is predicted to grow from US$ 231 million in 2025 to US$ 420 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2026 to 2032.
Global sales of automotive carbon fiber reinforced polyamide reached 23,699 tons in 2025, with an average price of $7,863 per ton.
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are high-strength, light-weight composite materials consisting of a polymer matrix and carbon fibers (CFs). Owing to the high strength-to-weight ratio, CFRPs have been proposed as alternative structural materials to metals.
Automotive carbon fiber reinforced polyamide is a thermoplastic composite material with carbon fiber as the reinforcing phase and polyamide (nylon) resin as the matrix. It combines the characteristics of being lightweight, high-strength, and injection moldable, and is rapidly penetrating the fields of new energy vehicles, structural components, and exterior parts.
The raw materials for automotive carbon fiber reinforced polyamide consist of three components: carbon fiber, polyamide, and interface additives. The carbon fiber is primarily T300-T700 grade 12K-24K tow, with domestically produced costing 80-120 RMB/kg (including tax) and imported costing 120-160 RMB/kg. The matrix resin is categorized into three grades based on heat resistance: ordinary PA6/PA66 costs approximately 18-25 RMB/kg, low-absorption PA12 costs approximately 35-45 RMB/kg, and semi-aromatic high-temperature PA6T/9T reaches 70-100 RMB/kg. Adding 0.5-2% coupling agent, antioxidant, and carbon nanotube conductive masterbatch, the additive cost is approximately 3-5 RMB/kg.
In a typical 30 wt% short fiber CF/PA66 granule, carbon fiber accounts for approximately 65% of the cost, PA resin approximately 30%, and additives and manufacturing costs only approximately 5%. If upgraded to continuous fiber prepreg tape (areal density 150 g/m²), the amount of carbon fiber increases to 50 wt%, doubling the cost. Furthermore, yield, wide-width winding, and online quality inspection further increase manufacturing costs by 10-15%. Ultimately, the material cost is approximately 2.5 times that of aluminum plates of the same thickness and 3 times that of high-strength steel. However, this comes at the cost of a 40-50% weight reduction and a decrease in downstream assembly costs due to injection molding/welding capabilities.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide sales for 2026 through 2032. With Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 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 Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 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 Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Injection Molding
Extrusion Molding
Segmentation by Fiber Length:
Short Fiber
Long Fiber
Segmentation by Polyamide Matrix:
Aliphatic
Semi-aromatic High-temperature PA
Segmentation by Application:
Structural Load-Bearing Components
Exterior and Chassis
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.
Toray
Mitsubishi Rayon
Teijin
SGL
Hexcel
Solvay
Nippon Carbon
Aksa Carbon
Hyosung Advanced
DOMO
Teknor Apex
Asahi Kasei
Shanghai Pret Composites
Carbon (Xiamen) New Material
Chengzi Tainuo
Cathay Biotech
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market?
What factors are driving Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Global sales of automotive carbon fiber reinforced polyamide reached 23,699 tons in 2025, with an average price of $7,863 per ton.
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are high-strength, light-weight composite materials consisting of a polymer matrix and carbon fibers (CFs). Owing to the high strength-to-weight ratio, CFRPs have been proposed as alternative structural materials to metals.
Automotive carbon fiber reinforced polyamide is a thermoplastic composite material with carbon fiber as the reinforcing phase and polyamide (nylon) resin as the matrix. It combines the characteristics of being lightweight, high-strength, and injection moldable, and is rapidly penetrating the fields of new energy vehicles, structural components, and exterior parts.
The raw materials for automotive carbon fiber reinforced polyamide consist of three components: carbon fiber, polyamide, and interface additives. The carbon fiber is primarily T300-T700 grade 12K-24K tow, with domestically produced costing 80-120 RMB/kg (including tax) and imported costing 120-160 RMB/kg. The matrix resin is categorized into three grades based on heat resistance: ordinary PA6/PA66 costs approximately 18-25 RMB/kg, low-absorption PA12 costs approximately 35-45 RMB/kg, and semi-aromatic high-temperature PA6T/9T reaches 70-100 RMB/kg. Adding 0.5-2% coupling agent, antioxidant, and carbon nanotube conductive masterbatch, the additive cost is approximately 3-5 RMB/kg.
In a typical 30 wt% short fiber CF/PA66 granule, carbon fiber accounts for approximately 65% of the cost, PA resin approximately 30%, and additives and manufacturing costs only approximately 5%. If upgraded to continuous fiber prepreg tape (areal density 150 g/m²), the amount of carbon fiber increases to 50 wt%, doubling the cost. Furthermore, yield, wide-width winding, and online quality inspection further increase manufacturing costs by 10-15%. Ultimately, the material cost is approximately 2.5 times that of aluminum plates of the same thickness and 3 times that of high-strength steel. However, this comes at the cost of a 40-50% weight reduction and a decrease in downstream assembly costs due to injection molding/welding capabilities.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide sales for 2026 through 2032. With Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 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 Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 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 Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Injection Molding
Extrusion Molding
Segmentation by Fiber Length:
Short Fiber
Long Fiber
Segmentation by Polyamide Matrix:
Aliphatic
Semi-aromatic High-temperature PA
Segmentation by Application:
Structural Load-Bearing Components
Exterior and Chassis
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.
Toray
Mitsubishi Rayon
Teijin
SGL
Hexcel
Solvay
Nippon Carbon
Aksa Carbon
Hyosung Advanced
DOMO
Teknor Apex
Asahi Kasei
Shanghai Pret Composites
Carbon (Xiamen) New Material
Chengzi Tainuo
Cathay Biotech
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market?
What factors are driving Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
126 Pages
- *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 Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 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 Automotive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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