Global Carbon Fiber Short Fibers Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market size is predicted to grow from US$ 453 million in 2025 to US$ 819 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% 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 Short Fibers refer to carbon fiber fragments or chopped fibers typically ranging from a few millimeters to several tens of millimeters in length. They are a form of carbon fiber produced by mechanically cutting, thermally processing, or recycling continuous carbon fiber tows. Due to their short length, carbon fiber short fibers can be uniformly dispersed into thermoplastic or thermoset resin matrices to form carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRP), enhancing mechanical strength, heat resistance, and electrical conductivity.
As traditional manufacturing embraces lightweight, high-performance materials, carbon fiber short fibers have emerged as a compelling solution due to their processability, relative affordability, and reinforcement capabilities in composites. Unlike continuous fibers, short fibers can be uniformly integrated into diverse resin systems—whether for injection molding, compression formed components, or 3D-printed composites—enhancing mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and conductivity. This has positioned them as essential reinforcing agents in middle- and lower-tier markets such as automotive interior parts, electronic device casings, and structural appliances.
Currently, the carbon fiber short fiber sector is transitioning from prototype stages toward large-scale adoption. Production techniques are evolving from manual chopping to automated cutting with in-line surface treatment, improving both consistency and throughput. Simultaneously, advancements in downstream composite molding and material formulation are enabling short fiber composites to approach the performance of more expensive alternatives while reducing unit cost. This marks a shift from basic substitution toward performance-driven applications, striking a crucial balance between industrial and consumer market demands.
Looking ahead, as industries like electric vehicles, lightweight transport, sustainable packaging, and high-performance electronics continue to grow, carbon fiber short fibers will remain an attractive lightweight alternative. Material scientists will increasingly focus on microstructural optimization through fiber sizing and surface chemistry control to achieve dual goals of enhanced performance and cost efficiency. Additionally, recycling strategies and eco-friendly manufacturing processes are expected to become pivotal, aligning the industry with environmental standards and long-term, localized sustainable development.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Carbon Fiber Short Fibers Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Carbon Fiber Short Fibers sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Carbon Fiber Short Fibers sales for 2025 through 2031. With Carbon Fiber Short Fibers sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Carbon Fiber Short Fibers industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Carbon Fiber Short Fibers 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 Short Fibers portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Carbon Fiber Short Fibers 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 Short Fibers.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
3mm
6mm
12mm
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Automotive
Electronics and Electrical Appliances
Civil Engineering and Construction
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
MCCFC
Teijin
Hexcel
SGL Carbon
Jilin Chemical Fiber
Formosa Plastics
DowAksa
Syensqo
Kureha
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market?
What factors are driving Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Carbon Fiber Short Fibers break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
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 Short Fibers refer to carbon fiber fragments or chopped fibers typically ranging from a few millimeters to several tens of millimeters in length. They are a form of carbon fiber produced by mechanically cutting, thermally processing, or recycling continuous carbon fiber tows. Due to their short length, carbon fiber short fibers can be uniformly dispersed into thermoplastic or thermoset resin matrices to form carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRP), enhancing mechanical strength, heat resistance, and electrical conductivity.
As traditional manufacturing embraces lightweight, high-performance materials, carbon fiber short fibers have emerged as a compelling solution due to their processability, relative affordability, and reinforcement capabilities in composites. Unlike continuous fibers, short fibers can be uniformly integrated into diverse resin systems—whether for injection molding, compression formed components, or 3D-printed composites—enhancing mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and conductivity. This has positioned them as essential reinforcing agents in middle- and lower-tier markets such as automotive interior parts, electronic device casings, and structural appliances.
Currently, the carbon fiber short fiber sector is transitioning from prototype stages toward large-scale adoption. Production techniques are evolving from manual chopping to automated cutting with in-line surface treatment, improving both consistency and throughput. Simultaneously, advancements in downstream composite molding and material formulation are enabling short fiber composites to approach the performance of more expensive alternatives while reducing unit cost. This marks a shift from basic substitution toward performance-driven applications, striking a crucial balance between industrial and consumer market demands.
Looking ahead, as industries like electric vehicles, lightweight transport, sustainable packaging, and high-performance electronics continue to grow, carbon fiber short fibers will remain an attractive lightweight alternative. Material scientists will increasingly focus on microstructural optimization through fiber sizing and surface chemistry control to achieve dual goals of enhanced performance and cost efficiency. Additionally, recycling strategies and eco-friendly manufacturing processes are expected to become pivotal, aligning the industry with environmental standards and long-term, localized sustainable development.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Carbon Fiber Short Fibers Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Carbon Fiber Short Fibers sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Carbon Fiber Short Fibers sales for 2025 through 2031. With Carbon Fiber Short Fibers sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Carbon Fiber Short Fibers industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Carbon Fiber Short Fibers 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 Short Fibers portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Carbon Fiber Short Fibers 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 Short Fibers.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
3mm
6mm
12mm
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Automotive
Electronics and Electrical Appliances
Civil Engineering and Construction
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
MCCFC
Teijin
Hexcel
SGL Carbon
Jilin Chemical Fiber
Formosa Plastics
DowAksa
Syensqo
Kureha
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market?
What factors are driving Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Carbon Fiber Short Fibers market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Carbon Fiber Short Fibers break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
89 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 Short Fibers 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 Short Fibers by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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