Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Thermosetting CFRP, Thermoplastic CFRP), By Material, By Application, By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The global carbon fiber reinforced plastic market size is expected to reach USD 46.63 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Thermosetting CFRP, Thermoplastic CFRP), By Material, By Application, By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Carbon fiber reinforced plastic, or CFRP, is a type of composite material that combines carbon fibers with a polymer matrix, such as an epoxy resin. This combination creates a material that is known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, which makes it much lighter than traditional materials such as steel and aluminum while being equally, or even more, durable. The material's ability to resist corrosion and its high stiffness are also important qualities. It is widely used in high-performance applications where these properties are essential for improving efficiency and performance.

The carbon fiber reinforced plastic market is growing due to its increasing use in different industries. The demand is strong from the aerospace industry, where the use of CFRP in aircraft helps to lower weight and improve fuel efficiency. In the automotive sector, it is used to make lighter vehicles, which helps meet strict emissions standards and also improves performance. Furthermore, the renewable energy sector, especially wind power, is a significant user of CFRP for making longer and more powerful wind turbine blades. The material's unique properties allow for the creation of components that are both strong enough to handle significant forces and light enough to be functional on a large scale.

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Market Report Highlights:

By product, the thermosetting CFRP segment held the largest share in 2024. This is because it has a long history of use and proven performance in demanding industries such as aerospace and defense, where its high strength and reliability are essential for making structural parts.

By material, the PAN-based segment held the largest share in 2024. Its widespread use is attributed to its strong tensile properties and cost-effectiveness, making it the most common choice for a wide range of applications from aerospace to automotive.

By application, the aerospace industry held the largest share in 2024 of the market. The high demand for lightweight and high-strength materials to improve aircraft performance and fuel efficiency makes it a key segment.

By region, Asia Pacific held the largest share in 2024. This is driven by rapid industrial growth and a strong manufacturing base, especially in countries such as China, with a high demand for the material in automotive, wind energy, and infrastructure projects. North America is a major contributor to the carbon fiber reinforced plastic market. This is mainly because of the strong presence of key end-user industries such as aerospace, defense, and automotive.

A few key players in the market include TORAY Industries, Inc., Hexcel Corporation, TEIJIN LIMITED, SGL Carbon SE, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, SOLVAY, HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS, DowAksa, Formosa Plastics Corporation, and ZOLTEK Corporation.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the carbon fiber reinforced plastic market report based on product, material, application, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Thermosetting CFRP

Thermoplastic CFRP

By Material Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

PAN-based

Pitch-based

By Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Automotive

Aerospace

Wind Turbines

Sport Equipment

Molding & Compounding

Construction

Pressure Vessels

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America Show more