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Global PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor Market Growth 2025-2031

Published Sep 01, 2025
Length 101 Pages
SKU # LPI20348371

Description

The global PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor market size is predicted to grow from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of %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.

PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor is a type of material that is used to produce carbon fibers, which are high-strength, high-stiffness, and lightweight fibers that have various applications in aerospace, automotive, sports, and industrial sectors. PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor is derived from polyacrylonitrile (PAN), which is a synthetic polymer that contains at least 85% acrylonitrile units. PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor undergoes a series of processes such as spinning, stabilization, carbonization, and surface treatment to form carbon fibers. PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor accounts for about 90% of the global carbon fiber production.

The industry trend of PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor is to provide more advanced and cost-effective materials that can meet the growing demand for carbon fibers in various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, sports, and industrial sectors. Some of the key trends are:

Innovation and diversification: Innovation and diversification are the key drivers for the development of new grades and types of PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor that can offer better performance, quality, and reliability for different applications and markets. For example, some manufacturers are developing PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor that can have higher tensile strength, modulus, elongation, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance. Some manufacturers are also developing PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor that can have lower density, cost, and environmental impact.

Globalization and localization: Globalization and localization are the key strategies for the expansion and optimization of the production and distribution of PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor in different regions and countries. For example, some manufacturers are establishing new plants or joint ventures in emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil, and Russia to capture the growing demand and reduce the transportation costs. Some manufacturers are also customizing their products and services to meet the specific needs and preferences of local customers and regulations.

Integration and collaboration: Integration and collaboration are the key factors for the enhancement of the value chain and competitiveness of PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor in the carbon fiber industry. For example, some manufacturers are integrating their upstream and downstream operations to achieve greater efficiency, quality, and profitability. Some manufacturers are also collaborating with their customers, suppliers, competitors, research institutes, and government agencies to share information, resources, technologies, and best practices.

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

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

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

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

Segmentation by Type:
Small Tow
Big Tow

Segmentation by Application:
Carbon Fiber
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.
AKSA
Dralon
Mitsubishi Chemical
Aditya Birla Group
Taekwang
Toray
Montefibre
Jilin Chemical Fiber
SGL (Fisipe)

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor market?

What factors are driving PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor market growth, globally and by region?

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

How do PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor break out by Type, by Application?

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Table of Contents

101 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 PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor 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 PAN-based Carbon Fiber Precursor by Geographic Region
13 Key Players Analysis
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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