HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Mordor Intelligence, the global aerospace composites market is expected to expand from USD 35 billion in 2025 and be worth USD 58 billion by 2030, reflecting a robust 10.4% CAGR over the forecast period. The Aerospace Composites Market is experiencing significant growth as the aviation industry increasingly adopts lightweight and high-performance materials to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Rising aircraft production, expanding hypersonic and next-generation aircraft programs, and a growing focus on sustainable and recyclable composites are accelerating market demand.
Key Insights and Trends Shaping the Aerospace Composites Market
The Aerospace Composites Market is entering a high-growth phase as manufacturers, airlines, and defense agencies increasingly prioritize materials that deliver performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Technological advancements, evolving regulatory standards, and the rising complexity of aircraft designs are creating new opportunities for composite applications across both commercial and military segments.
Rising Focus on Lightweight and Fuel-Efficient Structures
Aerospace manufacturers are under growing pressure to reduce operational costs and carbon emissions. Composites offer an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, enabling the construction of lighter airframes without compromising safety or performance. This directly translates into lower fuel consumption, longer flight ranges, and improved payload capacities, making them essential in modern aircraft production.
Expansion of Next-Generation and Hypersonic Aircraft Programs
The surge in demand for next-generation fighter jets, hypersonic aircraft, and advanced space vehicles is accelerating the adoption of high-performance composites. These aircraft materials withstand extreme temperatures and stresses while maintaining structural integrity, making them ideal for advanced aerospace applications. Military modernization programs and commercial ventures into space tourism are further boosting this trend.
Technological Innovations in Composite Manufacturing
Advancements in resin systems, thermoplastic composites, and automated manufacturing techniques such as out-of-autoclave processing and additive manufacturing are reducing production costs and cycle times. These innovations are making composites more accessible for large-scale aircraft programs, encouraging broader adoption across commercial and defense sectors.
Rising Role of Cabin Interior Composites in Modern Aerospace
The cabin interior composites market forms a key part of the wider aerospace composites ecosystem, focusing on lightweight materials used in aircraft interiors. Demand is rising as airlines and manufacturers prioritize weight reduction, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced passenger comfort.
Lightweight composite materials are increasingly used for cabin components such as sidewalls, flooring, seating structures, overhead bins, and lavatory panels. Their strength, durability, and design flexibility make them ideal for modern aircraft interiors where safety and aesthetics are equally important.
Technological advancements such as automated fiber placement, resin infusion techniques, and thermoplastic composites are supporting faster production cycles and greater design customization, benefiting both OEMs and the aftermarket segment.
Segment Coverage
By Fiber Type
- Glass Fiber
- Carbon Fiber
- And others
By Resin Type
- Thermoset Composites
- Thermoplastic Composites
By Manufacturing Process
- Lay-Up (Hand and Automated)
- Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
- And others
By Aircraft Type
- Commercial Aircraft
- Business Jets
- Military Aircraft
- Helicopters
- Spacecraft and Launch Vehicles
By Structural Component
- Interior Components
- Exterior and Airframe
- And others
By End-User
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
- Aftermarket/MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul)
Geographic Overview
- North America
A leading market driven by strong aerospace manufacturing capabilities, presence of major aircraft OEMs, and significant investments in defense and commercial aviation.
- Europe
Growth is supported by advanced aerospace engineering hubs, rising focus on sustainable aviation, and increasing composite adoption in both civil and military programs.
- Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa
For a full breakdown of market size, segmentation data, and competitive intelligence, access the detailed Mordor Intelligence report: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/aerospace-composites-market?utm_source=prnewswire
Aerospace Composites Market Major Players
- Hexcel Corporation
- Solvay
- SGL Carbon
- Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites, Inc. (Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation)
- Toray Industries, Inc.
- And others
Read more about the leading Players in Aerospace Composites sector -
https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/aerospace-composites-market/companies?utm_source=prnewswire
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