Carbon Fiber Prepreg Market Analysis

End Use Industries (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Sports & Leisure, Wind Energy)

The aerospace & defense segment in the carbon fiber prepreg market is projected to gather a share of about 64% over the forecast period over the projected period. Several airplane parts, such as wings, fuselages, and engine cowlings, are made of carbon fiber prepreg. The capacity to assist lighten the overall size of the aircraft is one of the key benefits of employing carbon fiber prepreg in the manufacture of aircraft. Performance and fuel economy may both benefit from this. Further, it is also one of the preferred materials in military applications such as military vehicle drive shafts, hand guards or scopes, and more.

Resin Type (Epoxy Resin, Phenolic Resin, BMI Resin, Cyanate Ester Resin, Thermoplastic Resin)

Carbon fiber prepreg market from the epoxy resin segment is set to grow at a share of approximately 51% over the forecast period. Due to their outstanding mechanical performance, high stiffness, corrosion resistance, low coefficient of thermal expansion, chemical resistance, and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, carbon fiber-based polymer epoxy composites serve an important part in the aerospace and automotive sectors. Hence, with the growth in the manufacturing of aerospace and vehicles, the segment is estimated to grow.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

Resin Type	Epoxy Resin Phenolic Resin BMI Resin Cyanate Ester Resin Thermoplastic Resin
Manufacturing Process	Hot Melt Process Solvent DIP Process
End Use Industries	Aerospace & Defense Automotive Sports & Leisure Wind Energy

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of carbon fiber prepreg is estimated at USD 10.81 billion.

The carbon fiber prepreg market size was over USD 9.91 billion in 2024 and is projected to cross USD 39.82 billion by the end of 2037, growing at more than 11.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. The market growth is driven by growing automotive manufacturing, rising use of carbon fiber prepreg in sports, and surge in importance of carbon fiber prepreg in medical sector.

Europe industry is set to gather the highest share of about 30% by 2037, backed by growing disposable income in this region.

The major players in the market include Plastic Reinforcement Fabrics Ltd, Barrday, Inc., GMS Composites, TCR Composites, Inc., Hexcel Corporation, Solvay, Teijin Limited, Park Aerospace Corporation, Axiom Materials, TenCate Fabrics.

Carbon Fiber Prepreg Market Analysis