Thermoplastic Prepreg Market Outlook:
Thermoplastic Prepreg Market size was valued at USD 312.74 million in 2025 and is set to exceed USD 796.54 million by 2035, expanding at over 9.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of thermoplastic prepreg is estimated at USD 340.32 million.
The rising demand for durable and lightweight materials in the automotive and aerospace industries is a major driver of the market. They offer superior features in comparison to traditional materials. For instance, in May 2024, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) published a literature review on the advances in thermoplastic composites over three decades. It stated that advancements in automation drive the adoption of thermoplastic composites, and thermoplastic composites prepreg quality has improved over time, offering nearly infinite room temperature shelf life. The growing adoption of thermoplastic composites drives demand for prepregs, creating opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers.
Additionally, the rising demand for fuel-efficient vehicles is a major driver for the market. Automakers are leveraging thermoplastic prepregs to produce lightweight components that improve fuel efficiency without making concessions on durability. In November 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the 50th annual Automotive Trends Report, highlighting the U.S. fuel economy of 2023 reaching a record high and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) dropped to record low levels. The improving fuel economy and reduction in emissions create opportunities for thermoplastic prepregs to provide sustainable performance-enhancing solutions.
The thermoplastic prepreg market is poised to benefit from surging opportunities in the green energy market, especially in wind turbine manufacturing. Thermoplastic prepregs offer the durability and lightweight properties required to create turbine blades. For instance, in March 2022, the ZEBRA consortium produced the prototype of its 100% recyclable wind turbine blade made using Elium resin of Arkema, i.e., a thermoplastic resin known for its recyclable properties. Such advancements are poised to create opportunities in wind turbine rotor blade manufacturing, with a global manufacturing focus shifting to usher in a circular economy. The thermoplastic prepregs market is poised to leverage the favorable trends and continue its robust growth by the end of the forecast period.
