Aeroengine Composites Market - Growth, Size & Analysis 2030

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Aeroengine Composites Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 3.57 Billion
Market Size (2030)	USD 6.14 Billion
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	11.46% CAGR
Fastest Growing Market	Middle East and Africa
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Concentration	Medium
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Aeroengine Composites Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The aeroengine composites market is valued at USD 3.57 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach a market size of USD 6.14 billion by 2030, advancing at an 11.46% CAGR. Growing fleet renewal, decarbonization mandates, and rising fuel prices push airlines and engine makers toward lighter propulsion systems that cut fuel burn by up to 20% while meeting stricter emission limits. Ceramic matrix composites (CMC) now withstand 1,300°C, allowing higher core temperatures and improved thermal efficiency. Automated fiber-placement and out-of-autoclave curing are lowering the cost per pound by nearly 30%, making composites economically viable for narrowbody programs. Supply-chain resilience remains critical after GE Aerospace’s 10% delivery shortfall in 2024 exposed bottlenecks in high-pressure turbine blade sourcing.

Key Report Takeaways

By application, commercial aviation held 70.05% of the aeroengine composites market share in 2024, while the military segment is expected to grow the fastest at a 12.74% CAGR to 2030.
By component, fan blades accounted for 37.98% of the aeroengine composites market size in 2024; fan cases are projected to expand at a 13.48% CAGR through 2030.
By material, polymer matrix composites retained 63.50% share in 2024, whereas ceramic matrix composites are set to record a 15.05% CAGR to 2030.
By end-user, OEMs dominated with 86.76% revenue share in 2024; the aftermarket is forecast to rise at an 11.80% CAGR through 2030.
By geography, Asia-Pacific led with a 32.18% share in 2024, while the Middle East and Africa region is anticipated to grow at a 13.15% CAGR to 2030.

Global Aeroengine Composites Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

Driver	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Shift toward lightweight, fuel-efficient propulsion systems	+2.8%	Global	Medium term (2-4 years)
Ramp-up of LEAP and GEnx engine production volumes	+3.2%	North America and Europe	Short term (≤2 years)
Decarbonization roadmaps driving high-temperature CMC demand	+2.1%	EU and North America	Long term (≥4 years)
Shifting aftermarket spend toward composite replacement parts	+1.4%	Asia-Pacific	Medium term (2-4 years)
Cost reductions from automated manufacturing processes	+1.7%	North America and Europe	Short term (≤2 years)
Increasing funding for hypersonic and 6th-gen fighter manufacturing	+0.9%	North America	Long term (≥4 years)
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Shift toward lightweight, fuel-efficient propulsion systems

Airlines need 15-20% fuel savings to offset volatile fuel prices, driving a rapid pivot toward composites that cut nacelle weight and boost bypass ratios. GE Aerospace’s RISE open-fan demonstrator targets 20% CO₂ reductions using carbon-fiber fan blades with bypass ratios up to 60.^{[1]GE Aerospace, “RISE Program Fact Sheet,” geaerospace.com} Airbus is flight-testing carbon-fiber reinforced thermoplastic structures that pair with 100% sustainable aviation fuel and promise 20% fuel burn cuts. Narrowbody output above 100 aircraft per month heightens the urgency for scalable, automated composite production.

Ramp-up of LEAP and next generation aircraft engine production volumes

Over 4,000 aircraft fly with LEAP engines, prompting Safran to invest EUR 1 billion (USD 1.16 billion) in new MRO facilities in Brussels, Hyderabad, Querétaro, and Casablanca to handle 1,200 annual shop visits by 2028.^{[2]Safran Aircraft Engines, “Safran Invests in Global LEAP MRO Network,” safran-aircraft-engines.com} GE earmarked EUR 64 million (USD 74.05 million) for European test cells and tooling that support the LEAP and GE9X programs. Component shortages, chiefly high-pressure turbine blades, trimmed 2024 engine deliveries by 10% despite USD 26.9 billion in commercial revenue, underscoring the need for diversified composite supply chains.

Decarbonization roadmaps driving high-temperature CMC demand

CMCs enable turbine inlet temperatures 500°F hotter than metal parts, raising thermal efficiency. Using rotating CMC components, GE’s XA100 adaptive-cycle engine shows 25% fuel savings and 30% range gains. More than 100,000 GE CMC shrouds have logged 10 million flight hours, demonstrating durability at scale. Mitsubishi Chemical’s 1,500°C carbon-fiber-based CMC for space applications illustrates widening performance envelopes in pursuit of net-zero flight.

Shifting aftermarket spend toward composite replacement parts

Airlines are shifting from price-focused spares to total-cost-of-ownership strategies that leverage composites’ longer on-wing life. Safran’s purchase of Component Repair Technologies positions it to capture demand for composite part refurbishment as LEAP shop visits accelerate. Asia-Pacific carriers with high utilization hours are early adopters of composite repairs that slice fuel burn and extend maintenance intervals.

Restraints Impact Analysis

Restraint	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Brittleness and inspection complexity of CMCs	−1.8%	North America and Europe	Medium term (2-4 years)
Limited high-temperature resin supply base	−1.2%	North America and Europe	Short term (≤2 years)
Volatile build-rates deferring CAPEX on new lines	−1.6%	North America	Short term (≤2 years)
Protracted qualification cycles under FAA/EASA Part 21 rules	−2.1%	US and Europe	Long term (≥4 years)
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Brittleness and inspection complexity of CMCs

CMC fan blades risk foreign object damage because their ceramic microstructure can crack under impact loads. Traditional ultrasonic or X-ray methods struggle to detect microcracks, forcing OEMs to invest in computed-tomography scanning and specialist training. New machining methods using polycrystalline diamond tools cut processing time by 70%, raising capital costs and making adoption harder for smaller suppliers.

Protracted qualification cycles under FAA/EASA Part 21 rules

Novel materials can take 5-7 years to qualify. Each resin tweak requires retesting for fatigue, thermal cycling, and environmental durability, stalling the entry of promising CMC grades. Digital twin certification is being explored, but regulators have yet to accept simulation-only evidence, so engine makers stick with proven composites to avoid delays.

Segment Analysis

By Application: Commercial Aviation Drives Volume Growth

Commercial engines captured 70.05% of the aeroengine composites market share in 2024 because thousands of LEAP and GEnx units integrate composite fan blades and cases that deliver up to 20% fuel savings.^{[3]CFM International, “LEAP Engines Reach 4,000 Aircraft Milestone,” cfmaeroengines.com} The aeroengine composites market size tied to military programs will expand the fastest at a 12.74% CAGR through 2030 as XA100-class propulsion and hypersonic demonstrators adopt CMC shrouds.

Business jets and regional aircraft operators are beginning to retrofit composite-rich engines as technology migrates downstream. Partnerships like GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense plan small-class engines that marry CMC turbines with affordable production methods, widening the customer base. This diffuses risk across civil and defense budgets, improving supplier order stability.

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By Component: Fan Blades Lead, Fan Cases Accelerate

Fan blades retained 37.98% of 2024 revenue because carbon-fiber construction delivers high stiffness-to-weight and reduces inertia for better thrust response. Fan cases are projected to grow at 13.48% CAGR, lifting the aeroengine composites market size for containment hardware as regulatory containment tests favor composite shells.

Integrating shrouds, guide vanes, and O-ring seals into monolithic composite structures will keep margins healthy by reducing part count and assembly hours. Suppliers with AFP capability can machine complex aerofoils in a single pass, enhancing performance consistency.

By Material Type: PMC Dominance, CMC Acceleration

Polymer matrix composites held a 63.50% share in 2024 owing to entrenched supply chains and proven process repeatability. Ceramic matrix composites will outpace at a 15.05% CAGR, lifting the aeroengine composites market size for high-temperature sections, such as shrouds, liners, and exhaust plugs migrate to CMC.

Hybrid lay-ups that bond PMC fan blades to CMC leading edges are under evaluation to balance cost with heat resistance. The global resin shortage remains a near-term risk because only a handful of suppliers produce aerospace-qualified phenolics.

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By End-User: OEM Dominance, Aftermarket Momentum

OEMs controlled 86.76% of 2024 revenue because composites are embedded at the design stage and purchased with new engines. The aftermarket is forecast at an 11.80% CAGR; airlines now pay premiums for composite spares that cut fuel costs and extend on-wing time.

Safran’s EUR 1 billion (USD 1.16 billion) MRO expansion aims to capture this spending shift through regional repair hubs that process composite fan blades and cases, reducing shipping time for Asia-Pacific operators. Predictive health-monitoring tools further boost aftermarket adoption by quantifying real-time fuel savings.

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific held a 32.18% share in 2024 as China accelerated Indigenous programs like the CJ-1000 for the C919 and the 35-ton-thrust CJ-2000, which are rich in composite hot-section parts. China’s turbine blades now tolerate 1,700 °C through single-crystal casting and 3D-printed cooling channels. Japan and South Korea supply high-strength fibers and prepregs, while India’s widebody orders boost regional demand.

North America remains a technology leader. GE Aerospace’s USD 26.9 billion commercial engines revenue in 2024 stemmed from composite-laden LEAP and GEnx programs, though material shortages cut deliveries by 10%. NASA’s HyTEC initiative is coating CMC airfoils to raise single-aisle efficiency, sustaining R&D pipelines.

The Middle East and Africa is projected to witness the fastest growth at 13.15% CAGR as the Gulf carriers add composite-rich engines and regional forces invest in next-generation fighters. Safran-MTU’s EURA engine will anchor European helicopter upgrades, while EU Clean Aviation’s open-fan demonstrator supports 20% CO₂ cuts via large-diameter composite fans.^{[4]Clean Aviation, “Open Fan Demonstrator Targets 20% CO₂ Cuts,” clean-aviation.eu}

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Competitive Landscape

Market concentration is moderate. GE Aerospace, CFM International, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce plc dictate engine architectures. Still, composite part supply is fragmented across Hexcel, Solvay, Toray, and a growing field of specialist fabricators. GE’s partnership with Kratos Defense aims to leverage small-engine expertise for unmanned systems, signaling intent to diversify revenue streams.

Safran’s acquisition of Component Repair Technologies underscores consolidation in the MRO space, where control of composite repair know-how secures recurring income. Patent filings emphasize process innovation, such as magnetic advanced jet turbines that embed CMC for extreme heat tolerance. Disruptors such as iCOMAT target double-digit weight savings through rapid tape shearing, enticing airframers seeking faster cycle times.

Supply-chain resilience is now a key differentiator. Firms with vertically integrated fiber, resin, and part production can better buffer raw-material shocks than traders who rely on spot markets. Long-term agreements with airframers and Tier-1 suppliers are becoming prerequisites for investment in new AFP lines.

Aeroengine Composites Industry Leaders

CFM International
Rolls-Royce plc
Pratt & Whitney (RTX Corporation)
Safran SA
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company)
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Recent Industry Developments

March 2025: China Aero Engine Corporation unveiled the CJ-2000 engine with 35-ton thrust capability. The engine demonstrates 15% higher fuel efficiency than the GEnx model and incorporates single-crystal blades operating at 1,700 °C. The engine's 3D-printed combustor reduces weight by 12%.
March 2024: GE Aerospace announced its plans to invest EUR 64 million (USD 73.98 million) in European manufacturing facilities to enhance commercial and military engine production through advanced techniques and materials. The company aims for lighter components that improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
October 2023: GKN Aerospace expanded its partnership with GE Aerospace, becoming the sole supplier of fan cases for GEnx, CF6, and GE90 engines, while securing 50% of GE9X fan case assembly throughout the program duration.

Table of Contents for Aeroengine Composites Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 Shift toward lightweight, fuel-efficient propulsion systems
- 4.2.2 Ramp-up of LEAP and GEnx engine production volumes
- 4.2.3 Decarbonization roadmaps driving high-temperature CMC demand
- 4.2.4 Shifting aftermarket spend toward composite replacement parts
- 4.2.5 Cost reductions from automated manufacturing processes
- 4.2.6 Increasing funding for hypersonic and 6th-gen fighter manufacturing
4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 Brittleness and inspection complexity of CMCs
- 4.3.2 Limited high-temperature resin supply base
- 4.3.3 Volatile build-rates deferring CAPEX on new lines
- 4.3.4 Protracted 5- to 7-year material/process qualification cycles under FAA/EASA Part 21 rules
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
4.5 Regulatory and Technological Outlook
4.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.6.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.6.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.6.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.6.5 Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

5.1 By Application
- 5.1.1 Commercial Aircraft
- 5.1.1.1 Narrow-Body
- 5.1.1.2 Wide-Body
- 5.1.1.3 Regional Jet
- 5.1.2 Military Aircraft
- 5.1.3 General Aviation Aircraft
- 5.1.3.1 Business Jet
- 5.1.3.2 Others
5.2 By Component
- 5.2.1 Fan Blades
- 5.2.2 Fan Case
- 5.2.3 Guide Vanes
- 5.2.4 Shrouds
- 5.2.5 Other Components
5.3 By Material Type
- 5.3.1 Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC)
- 5.3.2 Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)
5.4 By End-User
- 5.4.1 OEM
- 5.4.2 Aftermarket
5.5 By Geography
- 5.5.1 North America
- 5.5.1.1 United States
- 5.5.1.2 Canada
- 5.5.1.3 Mexico
- 5.5.2 Europe
- 5.5.2.1 United Kingdom
- 5.5.2.2 France
- 5.5.2.3 Germany
- 5.5.2.4 Italy
- 5.5.2.5 Rest of Europe
- 5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.3.1 China
- 5.5.3.2 India
- 5.5.3.3 Japan
- 5.5.3.4 South Korea
- 5.5.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.4 South America
- 5.5.4.1 Brazil
- 5.5.4.2 Rest of South America
- 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.5.5.1 Middle East
- 5.5.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.5.5.1.2 United Arab Emirates
- 5.5.5.1.3 Rest of Middle East
- 5.5.5.2 Africa
- 5.5.5.2.1 South Africa
- 5.5.5.2.2 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
- 6.4.1 GE Aerospace (General Electric Company)
- 6.4.2 CFM International
- 6.4.3 Rolls-Royce plc
- 6.4.4 Pratt & Whitney (RTX Corporation)
- 6.4.5 Safran SA
- 6.4.6 GKN Aerospace
- 6.4.7 FACC AG
- 6.4.8 Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
- 6.4.9 Hexcel Corporation
- 6.4.10 Toray Industries, Inc.
- 6.4.11 Solvay
- 6.4.12 Albany International Corp.
- 6.4.13 Meggitt PLC
- 6.4.14 General Dynamics Corporation
- 6.4.15 SGL Carbon
- 6.4.16 Renegade Materials Corporation
- 6.4.17 Materion Corporation
- 6.4.18 IHI Corporation
- 6.4.19 MTU Aero Engines AG

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment

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Global Aeroengine Composites Market Report Scope

The study includes all aircraft engines in active production, with parts that include composites. Composites used in helicopter engines are excluded from the study.

The market is segmented by application into Commercial Aircraft, Military Aircraft, and General Aviation Aircraft. It is also segmented by component into Fan Blades, Fan Case, Guide Vanes, Shrouds, and Other Components. The other components segment includes the use of composites in the design and construction of nacelle components, such as thrust reversers, acoustic liners, cascades, blocker doors, radial drive fairings, and cowlings.

The report provides the market size and forecasts for all the major countries in various regions. The profiles of major players in the market are also covered, along with their market shares. The market size and forecast are provided by value (USD billion).

By Application

Commercial Aircraft	Narrow-Body
	Wide-Body
	Regional Jet
Military Aircraft
General Aviation Aircraft	Business Jet
	Others

By Component

Fan Blades

Fan Case

Guide Vanes

Shrouds

Other Components

By Material Type

Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC)

Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)

By End-User

OEM

Aftermarket

By Geography

North America	United States
	Canada
	Mexico
Europe	United Kingdom
	France
	Germany
	Italy
	Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific	China
	India
	Japan
	South Korea
	Rest of Asia-Pacific
South America	Brazil
	Rest of South America

Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Saudi Arabia
		United Arab Emirates
		Rest of Middle East

	Africa	South Africa
		Rest of Africa

By Application	Commercial Aircraft	Narrow-Body
		Wide-Body
		Regional Jet
	Military Aircraft

	General Aviation Aircraft	Business Jet
		Others
By Component	Fan Blades
	Fan Case
	Guide Vanes
	Shrouds
	Other Components
By Material Type	Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC)
	Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)
By End-User	OEM
	Aftermarket

By Geography	North America	United States
		Canada
		Mexico

	Europe	United Kingdom
		France
		Germany
		Italy
		Rest of Europe

	Asia-Pacific	China
		India
		Japan
		South Korea
		Rest of Asia-Pacific

	South America	Brazil
		Rest of South America

	Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Saudi Arabia
			United Arab Emirates
			Rest of Middle East

		Africa	South Africa
			Rest of Africa

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

Why are composites increasingly used in commercial aero-engines?

Composites cut engine weight, allow higher temperatures, and enable 15-20% fuel savings, helping airlines meet cost and emission goals.

How large is the aeroengine composites market in 2025?

The aeroengine composites market size stands at USD 3.57 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 6.14 billion by 2030 at an 11.46% CAGR.

Which segment grows fastest within the market?

The military application segment posts the highest growth, with a 12.74% CAGR through 2030 as adaptive-cycle and hypersonic programs scale.

What challenges hinder wider adoption of CMCs?

Key barriers include brittleness, complex nondestructive inspection, limited high-temperature resin supply, and lengthy FAA/EASA qualification cycles.

Which region leads demand for aeroengine composites?

Asia-Pacific leads with 32.18% market share, driven by China’s indigenous engine programs and rising commercial jet deliveries.

How are cost reductions achieved in composite manufacturing?

Automated fiber-placement, rapid tape shearing, and snap-cure prepregs cut lead times by up to one-third and reduce cost per pound by about 30%.

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