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Global Carbon Fiber Prepreg Market Growth 2025-2031

Published Aug 12, 2025
Length 159 Pages
SKU # LPI20295832

Description

The global Carbon Fiber Prepreg market size is predicted to grow from US$ 7047 million in 2025 to US$ 14581 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% 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 prepreg is a composite intermediate material in which high-strength carbon fibers are pre‑impregnated with a partially cured polymer resin—most commonly epoxy—at a precisely controlled fiber‑to‑resin ratio. Stored at low temperatures to prevent premature curing, prepregs allow manufacturers to achieve consistent laminate properties with minimal voids. During production, prepregs are laid into molds and cured under heat and pressure (e.g., in an autoclave or via out‑of‑autoclave processes), yielding parts with exceptional strength‑to‑weight ratios, stiffness, and fatigue resistance. This process enhances repeatability and performance compared to traditional wet lay‑up methods, making carbon fiber prepregs the material of choice for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and high‑performance sporting goods.

The global carbon fiber prepreg market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing demand for lightweight, high-strength materials in sectors focused on energy efficiency and performance. Key drivers include:

Aerospace: High usage in commercial aircraft (e.g., Boeing 787, Airbus A350) and defense (UAVs, satellites).

Automotive: Growth in EVs and high-end sports cars (e.g., BMW, Lamborghini) to meet emission and fuel efficiency standards.

Wind Energy: Demand for strong and lightweight turbine blades.

Sports and Leisure: Bicycles, tennis rackets, golf clubs, etc.

Regional Insights

North America: Largest market (~35–40% share), dominated by aerospace OEMs and defense spending.

Europe: Strong automotive and wind energy applications, supported by environmental regulations.

Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing region, led by China, Japan, and South Korea—key players in automotive and industrial composites.

Rest of World: Moderate growth in Middle East and Latin America, particularly in oil & gas and sporting goods sectors.

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

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

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

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

Segmentation by Type:
Epoxy Resin
Phenolic Resin
Bismaleimide (BMI) Resin
Thermoplastic Resin
Polyimide Resin
Others

Segmentation by Application:
Aerospace & Defense
Automotive
Sports & Leisure
Wind Energy
Others

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 Chemical
Teijin
Syensqo
Hexcel
Gurit
SGL Carbon
Axiom Materials
Rock West Composites
Park Aerospace Corp
Dexcraft
Fiberpreg
TB Carbon
AVIC Composite
Weihai Guangwei
Hunan Toyi Carbon
Yixing Huaheng
Shanghai Jinfei
Jiangsu Hansu
Jiangsu Aosheng
Jiangsu Hengshen

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

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

What factors are driving Carbon Fiber Prepreg market growth, globally and by region?

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

How do Carbon Fiber Prepreg market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Carbon Fiber Prepreg break out by Type, by Application?

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Table of Contents

159 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 Prepreg 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 Prepreg by Geographic Region
13 Key Players Analysis
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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