2026 Global: Aerospace And Defense Composites Market-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Aerospace And Defense Composites Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for aerospace and defense composites market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the aerospace and defense composites market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Hexcel Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc., and Solvay S.A. lead the Aerospace and Defense Composites Market, followed by Teijin Limited, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, SGL Carbon SE, Huntsman Corporation, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Syensqo SA, and Honeywell International Inc. These ten companies dominate through innovations in carbon fiber, prepregs, resins, and lightweight structures essential for aircraft, satellites, and defense systems. Hexcel Corporation, founded in 1948, excels in carbon fiber-reinforced composites, honeycomb panels, and adhesives that enhance strength and reduce weight in aerospace and space applications, supporting missions like those on Ariane rockets. Toray Industries spearheads carbon fiber materials for fuel-efficient aircraft, offering thermoplastic and thermoset solutions that align with sustainability goals for OEMs like Boeing and Airbus. Solvay S.A. drives resin innovations and high-performance polymers, enabling emission reductions and resilience in demanding environments through thermoset and thermoplastic advancements. Teijin Limited provides advanced carbon fibers that cut aircraft weight and boost efficiency, while Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings ensures supply chain reliability via vertical integration from fibers to components.
These firms leverage expertise in automation, such as fiber placement systems, to meet rising defense and space demands. SGL Carbon SE specializes in carbon fiber for large-scale components, using high-pressure autoclaves and modular designs for OEM partnerships amid market growth projected to USD 57.5 billion by 2028. Huntsman Corporation advances resin chemistries and curing agents for tougher composites with faster cycle times, integrating into next-generation platforms. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and Syensqo SA (formerly Solvay's composites arm) deliver specialized materials like advanced fibers and structural solutions for aerospace and defense, enhancing thermal and structural performance. Honeywell International Inc. contributes composites for high-tech applications, including insulation and lightweight systems in military aircraft and satellites. Their collective focus on recyclability, AI-optimized manufacturing, and hybrid materials addresses fuel savings—each kilogram saved reduces CO₂ by up to 25 tons per aircraft lifecycle—while supporting stealth fighters, drones, and hypersonic programs.
Market leaders invest heavily in R&D to counter challenges like production scalability and regulatory pressures. Airborne and MT Aerospace AG complement the top tier with automated composite panels and pressure vessels for space launchers, reducing weights and improving fuel efficiency. Beyond Gravity and EURO-COMPOSITES supply satellite structures and defense components, emphasizing durability in high-stress scenarios. As Asia-Pacific emerges via initiatives like India's Make in India, these companies expand globally, with North America and Europe retaining dominance through collaborations and sustainable innovations like bio-based polymers and self-sensing composites. This positions them to capture growth in commercial aviation (over 50% market share in planes like Boeing 787), defense, and space exploration through 2030.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for aerospace and defense composites market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the aerospace and defense composites market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Hexcel Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc., and Solvay S.A. lead the Aerospace and Defense Composites Market, followed by Teijin Limited, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, SGL Carbon SE, Huntsman Corporation, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Syensqo SA, and Honeywell International Inc. These ten companies dominate through innovations in carbon fiber, prepregs, resins, and lightweight structures essential for aircraft, satellites, and defense systems. Hexcel Corporation, founded in 1948, excels in carbon fiber-reinforced composites, honeycomb panels, and adhesives that enhance strength and reduce weight in aerospace and space applications, supporting missions like those on Ariane rockets. Toray Industries spearheads carbon fiber materials for fuel-efficient aircraft, offering thermoplastic and thermoset solutions that align with sustainability goals for OEMs like Boeing and Airbus. Solvay S.A. drives resin innovations and high-performance polymers, enabling emission reductions and resilience in demanding environments through thermoset and thermoplastic advancements. Teijin Limited provides advanced carbon fibers that cut aircraft weight and boost efficiency, while Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings ensures supply chain reliability via vertical integration from fibers to components.
These firms leverage expertise in automation, such as fiber placement systems, to meet rising defense and space demands. SGL Carbon SE specializes in carbon fiber for large-scale components, using high-pressure autoclaves and modular designs for OEM partnerships amid market growth projected to USD 57.5 billion by 2028. Huntsman Corporation advances resin chemistries and curing agents for tougher composites with faster cycle times, integrating into next-generation platforms. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and Syensqo SA (formerly Solvay's composites arm) deliver specialized materials like advanced fibers and structural solutions for aerospace and defense, enhancing thermal and structural performance. Honeywell International Inc. contributes composites for high-tech applications, including insulation and lightweight systems in military aircraft and satellites. Their collective focus on recyclability, AI-optimized manufacturing, and hybrid materials addresses fuel savings—each kilogram saved reduces CO₂ by up to 25 tons per aircraft lifecycle—while supporting stealth fighters, drones, and hypersonic programs.
Market leaders invest heavily in R&D to counter challenges like production scalability and regulatory pressures. Airborne and MT Aerospace AG complement the top tier with automated composite panels and pressure vessels for space launchers, reducing weights and improving fuel efficiency. Beyond Gravity and EURO-COMPOSITES supply satellite structures and defense components, emphasizing durability in high-stress scenarios. As Asia-Pacific emerges via initiatives like India's Make in India, these companies expand globally, with North America and Europe retaining dominance through collaborations and sustainable innovations like bio-based polymers and self-sensing composites. This positions them to capture growth in commercial aviation (over 50% market share in planes like Boeing 787), defense, and space exploration through 2030.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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