Aircraft Composites Market is expected to reach USD 71.25 billion by 2034

The Aircraft Composites Market has become an integral part of modern aerospace engineering. Composites-made from high-strength fibers embedded in polymer, metal, or ceramic matrices-offer superior strength-to-weight ratios, fatigue resistance, and design flexibility.

As aerospace OEMs and defense contractors seek to enhance fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and improve performance, composite materials are rapidly replacing traditional aluminum and titanium parts in both primary (fuselage, wings) and secondary (interiors, fairings) aircraft structures.

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Market Overview
In 2024, the global aircraft composites market stood at USD 30.92 billion. It is projected to grow to USD 71.25 billion by 2034, advancing at a CAGR of 8.7% over the forecast period (2025-2034).

Key market dynamics include:
• Increasing global aircraft deliveries and fleet modernization
• OEM demand for lightweight, durable structures in commercial and military platforms
• Widespread application of carbon fiber and thermoplastic composites
• Cost and sustainability pressures driving innovations in recyclable and bio-based composites
• Strong aftermarket demand for MRO and retrofitting of older airframes
Composites now account for up to 50% of structural weight in next-gen aircraft like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, underlining their central role in the industry's evolution.

Key Market Drivers
a. Aircraft Weight Reduction and Fuel Efficiency
With every 1% reduction in aircraft weight resulting in approximately 0.75% fuel savings, airlines and manufacturers are investing heavily in composites to optimize airframe weight.
b. Surge in Commercial Air Travel and Deliveries
Global commercial aircraft demand, led by the Asia Pacific and Middle East, is driving OEMs like Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer to ramp up composite-based production to reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
c. Growing Use in Military Aircraft and UAVs
Defense budgets worldwide are prioritizing composite airframes, radomes, and stealth structures in fighter jets, surveillance drones, and transport aircraft, driven by durability and radar transparency requirements.
d. Enhanced Durability and Corrosion Resistance
Compared to metals, composites offer higher fatigue life, corrosion immunity, and reduced maintenance, lowering lifecycle costs-particularly critical for long-haul aircraft and military fleets.

Key Restraints and Challenges
a. High Material and Manufacturing Costs
Advanced composite materials-especially carbon fiber-remain expensive, and automated manufacturing processes like AFP and RTM require significant capital investment.
b. Repair Complexity and Inspection Issues
Composite structures, especially in primary airframe areas, require specialized techniques for non-destructive testing (NDT), repair, and bonding, limiting their widespread adoption in some regions.
c. Environmental and Recycling Concerns
Despite weight savings, composite waste disposal remains a concern, with limited infrastructure for recycling thermoset composites used in aerospace applications.
d. Skill Gaps and Certification Barriers
The use of composites in primary structures is tightly regulated. Manufacturers must comply with stringent FAA/EASA certifications, often requiring years of testing and validation.

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Opportunities & Trends
a. Thermoplastic Composites
Lightweight, weldable, and recyclable, thermoplastics are gaining popularity in structural components due to faster processing times and reduced part counts.
b. Bio-Based and Sustainable Composites
Manufacturers are developing bio-resin systems and natural fiber reinforcements for non-structural aircraft parts to meet environmental mandates.
c. 3D Weaving and Additive Composite Manufacturing
Advanced techniques like 3D fiber weaving, resin infusion, and additive manufacturing enable complex, high-performance parts with minimal waste and tooling.
d. Aftermarket MRO Services
Aircraft MRO providers are expanding composite repair capabilities, especially for nacelles, radomes, winglets, and interiors-opening new revenue streams for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Market Segmentation
By Fiber Type
• Carbon Fiber Composites
• Glass Fiber Composites
• Aramid Fiber Composites
• Hybrid Composites

By Resin Type
• Thermoset Composites
• Thermoplastic Composites

By Application
• Fuselage
• Wings
• Empennage
• Interiors
• Nacelles & Engine Components
• Landing Gear Components

By Manufacturing Process
• Lay-up Process (Hand & Automated)
• Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
• Filament Winding
• Automated Fiber Placement (AFP)
• Compression Molding
• Injection Molding

By Aircraft Type
• Commercial Aircraft
• Military Aircraft
• Business Jets
• Helicopters
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Regional Insights
North America holds the dominant market share due to a robust aerospace manufacturing base and defense spending. However, Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, driven by rising aircraft deliveries, localization policies, and indigenous defense programs.

North America
Home to aerospace giants like Boeing, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman, this region leads in R&D, volume production, and defense aerospace innovation.
Europe
Europe focuses on sustainability, lightweighting, and hybrid-electric aircraft development. Airbus A350 and future narrow-body projects are major drivers for composite demand.
Asia-Pacific
China (COMAC C919), India (HAL Tejas), and South Korea (KF-21) are all boosting composite use in indigenous aircraft programs, while Tier 1 suppliers expand local production capacity.

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Competitive Landscape
The aircraft composites market is moderately consolidated, with major players focusing on capacity expansion, aerospace-grade material innovation, and long-term OEM contracts.

Key Players:
• Hexcel Corporation - A global leader in aerospace composites, supplying carbon fiber, honeycomb core, and prepregs for Boeing and Airbus.
• Toray Industries, Inc. - World's largest carbon fiber producer with extensive supply to commercial, military, and space programs.
• Solvay SA - Offers a broad portfolio of thermoset and thermoplastic resin systems for aerospace structural applications.
• Teijin Limited - Parent company of Tenax carbon fibers, actively expanding in high-temperature aerospace composites.
• Gurit Holding AG - Swiss composite specialist serving aerospace interiors, radomes, and rotorcraft components.
• Mitsubishi Chemical - Supplies high-performance thermoplastic CFRP used in structural aircraft components and new mobility platforms.
• SGL Carbon - Focused on carbon fiber composites for engines, nacelles, and UAVs with strong European presence.
• Spirit AeroSystems - Tier 1 supplier specializing in aerostructure composite fabrication, including Boeing 787 forward fuselage.
• DuPont - Offers Kevlar® aramid fibers and resin technologies for lightweight, impact-resistant aerospace components.
• Owens Corning - Supplies glass-fiber composite materials used in aircraft interiors, insulation, and non-structural panels.

Recent Developments (2025)
1. Hexcel - March 2025
Signed a multi-year agreement with Airbus to supply next-gen high-toughness prepregs for future narrow-body programs.
2. Solvay - February 2025
Opened a thermoplastic composite center in Germany focused on recyclable materials and automated forming for aerospace applications.
3. Toray - April 2025
Launched T1100G-TP, a high-modulus thermoplastic carbon fiber composite designed for structural parts in advanced military UAVs.
4. Spirit AeroSystems - January 2025
Secured a contract to build composite fuselage structures for a leading eVTOL developer, marking expansion into advanced air mobility (AAM).
5. Teijin - May 2025
Partnered with an Asian aerospace OEM to co-develop bio-based epoxy composites aimed at lightweight aircraft interior modules.

Events and Implications
• Global fleet renewal and carbon neutrality targets are accelerating composite adoption in both airframes and engines.
• Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and eVTOL aircraft are pushing for ultra-light, scalable composite solutions for mass production.
• Digital twin and simulation technologies are streamlining composite part design, reducing development time and certification bottlenecks.
• OEM vertical integration trends are encouraging suppliers to offer full aerostructure assembly and composite part kitting services.
These shifts mark a paradigm change in how composites are designed, manufactured, and integrated into future air systems.

Conclusion
The Aircraft Composites Market is entering a new growth phase driven by fuel economy, sustainability, and electrification. As aerospace platforms become lighter, smarter, and more efficient, composite materials will remain indispensable.
North America and Europe will continue to lead in technology and IP, while Asia Pacific will drive volume growth through indigenous manufacturing and commercial fleet expansion.
Companies that invest in thermoplastics, automation, bio-based alternatives, and multi-functional structures will shape the market's trajectory from 2025 through 2034-fueling the next generation of flight.

This report is also available in the following languages : Japanese (航空機複合材料市場), Korean (항공기 복합재 시장), Chinese (飞机复合材料市场), French (Marché des composites aéronautiques), German (Markt für Flugzeugverbundwerkstoffe), and Italian (Mercato dei materiali compositi per aeromobili), etc.

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