Recycled Carbon Fiber Market Size, Share, Trend, & Industry Analysis Report: By Source (Aerospace Scrap, Automotive Scrap, and Other), By Type, By End Use, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The recycled carbon fiber market size is expected to reach USD 440.58 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Recycled Carbon Fiber Market Size, Share, Trend, & Industry Analysis Report: By Source (Aerospace Scrap, Automotive Scrap, and Other), By Type, By End Use, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The recycled carbon fiber market encompasses the production and utilization of carbon fiber reclaimed from end-of-life components and manufacturing scrap, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to virgin carbon fiber. Increasing emphasis on circular economy principles and regulatory pressure to reduce industrial waste have positioned recycled carbon fiber as a strategic material across high-performance applications. Advancements in pyrolysis, solvolysis, and other recovery technologies have improved fiber integrity and cost-efficiency, enabling wider adoption across industries requiring lightweight and high-strength materials. The automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors are driving demand due to the need for low-carbon manufacturing solutions and the pursuit of structural materials that reduce weight while maintaining durability. Industry trends reflect a shift toward closed-loop recycling systems, tailored fiber sizing for specific polymer matrices, and integration of recycled carbon fiber into additive manufacturing.

High compatibility with thermoplastics, growing interest in hybrid composites, and the emergence of large-scale recycling collaborations are accelerating the commercialization of reclaimed fiber. Opportunities lie in increasing adoption in emerging applications such as smart textiles, pressure vessels, marine structures, and renewable energy infrastructure, where sustainability and mechanical resilience converge. The market also benefits from OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers embedding recyclability and material traceability into their design and procurement strategies. Strategic partnerships between recyclers, composite processors, and end users are fostering innovation in fiber treatment and product development. As industries face growing pressure to reduce lifecycle emissions and achieve resource efficiency, recycled carbon fiber is becoming integral to long-term material strategies, especially in high-volume manufacturing ecosystems focused on performance and sustainability.

Recycled Carbon Fiber Market Report Highlights

By source, in 2024, the aerospace scrap segment dominated the recycled carbon fiber market share owing to the high-grade composite materials used in aircraft manufacturing.

Based on type, in 2024, the chopped fiber segment held the largest share due to its wide applicability in thermoplastic compounding and compression molding processes.

In 2024, the Asia Pacific recycled carbon fiber market held the largest share due to rapid industrialization, increasing investments in clean energy, and the booming automotive sector.

The North America recycled carbon fiber market accounted for a significant revenue share due to well-established aerospace and defense industries that prioritize material efficiency and sustainability.

A few global key players include Alpha Recyclage Composites; Carbon Conversions; Carbon Fiber Remanufacturing; Gen 2 Carbon Limited; Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation; Procotex; SGL Carbon; Sigmatex; TEIJIN LIMITED; and TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of form, end use, and region:

By Source Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million; 2020–2034)

Aerospace Scrap

Automotive Scrap

Other

By Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million; 2020–2034)

Chopped Fiber

Milled Fiber

By End Use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million; 2020–2034)

Automotive & Transportation

Consumer Goods

Sporting Goods

Industrial

Aerospace & Defense

Marine

Others

By Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million; 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Mexico

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

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America