Aerospace and Defense Composites Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Aerospace and Defense Composites Market is Segmented by Application (Manned and Unmanned Aircraft, Naval Ships, Land Vehicles, Protective Equipment, and Other Applications), Resin Type (Thermoset Composites, Thermoplastic Composites, and Ceramic Matrix Composites), Aircraft Type (Commercial, Military, and Business Jets and General Aviation), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Aerospace and Defense Composites Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Aerospace And Defense Composites Market Size

Aerospace And Defense Composites Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 25.41 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 35.99 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 7.21 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Aerospace And Defense Composites Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Aerospace And Defense Composites Market Analysis

The Aerospace And Defense Composites Market size is estimated at USD 25.41 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 35.99 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.21% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The key driver of the market is the increasing adoption of advanced composites in aircraft manufacturing. As the aviation industry aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel efficiency, the use of lightweight composites in airframes, wings, and other aircraft components has become more widespread. Similarly, the modernization of defense in various countries’ military fleets is propelling the demand for composites to produce high-performance military aircraft and land vehicles.

Manufacturing advancements like automated fiber placement technique and resin transfer molding technique have significantly improved the production and quality of composites. These advancements have reduced manufacturing costs and expanded composites’ application scope in various use cases.

High initial costs associated with composite and their manufacturing can be a significant barrier to widespread adoption, particularly for smaller OEMs and emerging countries. Moreover, the complex repair and recycling processes for composite materials pose challenges regarding lifecycle management.

Aerospace And Defense Composites Industry Overview

The aerospace and defense composites market is semi-consolidated, with a few local and global players holding significant shares. Some of the key OEMs in the market are Hexcel Corporation, Syensqo​ SA, Toray Industries Inc., DuPont De Nemours, Inc., and Honeywell International Inc. Companies are primarily focused on introducing advanced composites for various defense equipment that provide lightweight and cost-effective solutions.

Key OEMs in the market are highly focused on designing and developing ballistic helmets for military forces. In April 2023, ArmorSource LLC, a US-based ballistic helmet manufacturer, introduced its next-generation Aire System, a helmet with six different shells of new lightweight materials. In addition to the shells, the system includes a lightweight helmet mount and other helmet accessories designed to provide maximum protection and comfort.

Aerospace And Defense Composites Market Leaders

  1. Hexcel Corporation

  2. Syensqo​ SA

  3. Toray Industries, Inc.

  4. DuPont De Nemours, Inc.

  5. Honeywell International Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Aerospace And Defense Composites Market News

May 2024: JCB Aero, in collaboration with SHD Holdings Limited, developed a floorboard panel system for the MRO market with a substantial weight reduction. Utilizing FRVC411, an innovative, flame-retardant, and toughened epoxy resin system created by SHD, the durability of the new floor panels was significantly increased while weight and costs were reduced.

January 2024: DuPont signed an exclusive agreement with Point-Blank Enterprises (PBE) to offer body armor made with Kevlar EXO aramid fiber for North American state and local law enforcement departments. Kevlar EXO offers body armor that is an unprecedented combination of lightweight, flexible, and protected from aramid fiber.

Aerospace And Defense Composites Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Application
    • 5.1.1 Manned and Unmanned Aircraft
    • 5.1.2 Naval Ships
    • 5.1.3 Land Vehicles
    • 5.1.4 Protective Equipment
    • 5.1.5 Other Applications
  • 5.2 Resin Type
    • 5.2.1 Thermoset Composites
    • 5.2.2 Thermoplastic Composites
    • 5.2.3 Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • 5.3 Aircraft Type
    • 5.3.1 Commercial
    • 5.3.2 Military
    • 5.3.3 Business Jets and General Aviation
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.2.2 Germany
    • 5.4.2.3 France
    • 5.4.2.4 Russia
    • 5.4.2.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.3.1 China
    • 5.4.3.2 India
    • 5.4.3.3 Japan
    • 5.4.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.4.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.4 Latin America
    • 5.4.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.4.2 Rest of Latin America
    • 5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.4.5.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Advanced Composites Inc.
    • 6.1.2 Hexcel Corporation
    • 6.1.3 Syensqo SA
    • 6.1.4 Toray Industries Inc.
    • 6.1.5 DuPont de Nemours Inc.
    • 6.1.6 SHD Holdings Limited
    • 6.1.7 Huntsman Corporation
    • 6.1.8 Terma AS
    • 6.1.9 Alpine Advanced Materials LLC
    • 6.1.10 Honeywell International Inc.
    • 6.1.11 CFOAM LLC
    • 6.1.12 LMI Aerospace Inc. (Sonaca SA)
    • 6.1.13 Atlas Fibre LLC
    • 6.1.14 Mar-Bal Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Aerospace And Defense Composites Industry Segmentation

Aerospace and defense composites are a subset of composite materials suitable for use in different defense vehicles, equipment, and aircraft applications. Composites are vital to aircraft and defense applications as they are about half as heavy as aluminum for comparable structural support. These composite structures reduce the weight and fuel consumption for all types of vehicles and aircraft. The report covers a detailed analysis of different composite types, such as thermoset, thermoplastic, and ceramic matrix composites used in aerospace and defense applications.

The aerospace and defense composites market is segmented by application, resin type, aircraft type, and geography. By application, the market is segmented into crewed and crewless aircraft, naval ships, land vehicles, protective equipment, and other applications (satellite structures, panels, missiles, etc.). By resin type, the market is segmented into thermoplastic composites, thermoset composites, and ceramic matrix composites. By aircraft type, the market is segmented into commercial, military, and business jets and general aviation. Also, the report covers the market sizes and forecasts for the aerospace and defense composites market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).

Application Manned and Unmanned Aircraft
Naval Ships
Land Vehicles
Protective Equipment
Other Applications
Resin Type Thermoset Composites
Thermoplastic Composites
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Aircraft Type Commercial
Military
Business Jets and General Aviation
Geography North America United States
Canada
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Latin America Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Aerospace And Defense Composites Market Research FAQs

How big is the Aerospace And Defense Composites Market?

The Aerospace And Defense Composites Market size is expected to reach USD 25.41 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 7.21% to reach USD 35.99 billion by 2030.

What is the current Aerospace And Defense Composites Market size?

In 2025, the Aerospace And Defense Composites Market size is expected to reach USD 25.41 billion.

Who are the key players in Aerospace And Defense Composites Market?

Hexcel Corporation, Syensqo​ SA, Toray Industries, Inc., DuPont De Nemours, Inc. and Honeywell International Inc. are the major companies operating in the Aerospace And Defense Composites Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Aerospace And Defense Composites Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Aerospace And Defense Composites Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Aerospace And Defense Composites Market.

What years does this Aerospace And Defense Composites Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Aerospace And Defense Composites Market size was estimated at USD 23.58 billion. The report covers the Aerospace And Defense Composites Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Aerospace And Defense Composites Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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