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Global Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank Market Growth 2025-2031

Published Aug 04, 2025
Length 136 Pages
SKU # LPI20269148

Description

The global Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank market size is predicted to grow from US$ 214 million in 2025 to US$ 673 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.1% from 2025 to 2031.

The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.

Carbon fiber for hydrogen tanks refers to a specialized class of high-performance carbon fibers used for filament winding and structural reinforcement of high-pressure hydrogen storage vessels, such as those employed in fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and stationary hydrogen systems. These fibers must exhibit exceptional tensile strength and fracture toughness to withstand the internal explosive pressures commonly encountered in hydrogen storage applications. In addition to mechanical robustness, carbon fibers for hydrogen tanks require excellent fatigue resistance, chemical stability, and resin wettability to ensure long-term performance and safety when used in composite pressure vessel construction. These fibers are primarily applied in Type III (metal liner with carbon fiber overwrap) and Type IV (polymeric liner with full carbon fiber wrap) tanks, with Type IV increasingly favored in automotive sectors due to its lightweight benefits.

With the global acceleration of hydrogen energy development, hydrogen storage technology has emerged as a critical component for enabling large-scale hydrogen utilization. Carbon fiber, as the primary structural reinforcement material for high-pressure hydrogen tanks, plays a vital role in ensuring safety, reliability, and lightweight performance. It is extensively used in both Type III and Type IV pressure vessels, with the latter gaining favor in mobile applications due to its superior weight-to-strength ratio. The growing demand for hydrogen-powered vehicles, heavy-duty transport, railway systems, and stationary storage infrastructure is driving the need for high-performance carbon fiber solutions tailored specifically for hydrogen containment.

From a technological perspective, there is a clear shift toward higher-strength and higher-modulus carbon fibers, which are gradually replacing standard-grade fibers in advanced tank designs. Simultaneously, continuous innovations in fiber production, resin systems, and filament winding processes are being pursued to improve overall material efficiency and mechanical reliability. Furthermore, regulatory and policy dynamics—particularly in hydrogen-forward regions such as Europe, East Asia, and North America—are shaping supply chain localization strategies and placing increased emphasis on technological independence.

Looking ahead, the carbon fiber for hydrogen tanks sector is expected to evolve toward greater customization, cost-effectiveness, and recyclability. The challenge of balancing superior mechanical performance with reduced material costs and enhanced production scalability remains a central concern for stakeholders. Overall, the industry is entering a pivotal phase characterized by rapid growth, strategic importance, and intensified innovation across the value chain.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank sales for 2025 through 2031. With Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank 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 Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank 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 Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Regular Tow
Large Tow

Segmentation by Application:
Type III Hydrogen Tank
Type IV Hydrogen Tank

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
MCCFC
Teijin
Hyosung Advanced Materials
SGL Carbon
Formosa Plastics
DowAksa
Syensqo
UMATEX
Taekwang Industrial
Zhongfu Shenying
Jilin Chemical Fiber
Baowu Carbon
Weihai Guangwei Composites
Jiangsu Hengshen
Newtech Group

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank market?

What factors are driving Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank break out by Type, by Application?

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Table of Contents

136 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 Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank 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 Carbon Fiber for Hydrogen Tank by Geographic Region
13 Key Players Analysis
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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