Europe Aerospace Composites Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Europe Aerospace Composites Market is Segmented by Fiber Type (Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber, Ceramic Fiber, and Other Fiber Types), Application (Military Aviation, Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, and Space), and Geography (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Rest of Europe). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Europe Aerospace Composites Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Aerospace Composites Market Size

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Europe Aerospace Composites Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 6.00 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 8.98 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 8.41 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Europe Aerospace Composites Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Aerospace Composites Market Analysis

The Europe Aerospace Composites Market size is estimated at USD 6.00 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 8.98 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.41% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The characteristics of composites, like temperature and chemical resistance, lightweight, high stiffness, dimensional stability, and flex performance, among others, made their use popular in various aerospace components and structural applications. 

Reduced maintenance and longer design life, fewer parts, and reduced tooling and assembly costs are some of the reasons that drive the composites market in the aerospace industry. 

The increasing investments in the research and development (R&D) of advanced composite materials by several aerospace incumbents, like the General Electric Company, the Boeing Company, and Airbus SE, among others, are also supporting the growth of the Europe aerospace composites market.

Europe Aerospace Composites Industry Overview

The European aerospace composites market is semi-consolidated. It is also highly competitive, and marked by the presence of many prominent players, such as Toray Industries Inc., Hexcel Corporation, Solvay SA, DuPont, and Airborne, competing for the market share. 

Strategic acquisitions are considered a measure to enhance production capabilities and technical expertise to serve new emerging sub-segments. Companies are investing significantly in developing advanced carbon fiber materials that can overcome the challenges associated with the materials available today. Companies are also collaborating with research institutions to work on advanced materials that can shape the future of materials used by the aviation industry.

Europe Aerospace Composites Market Leaders

  1. Airborne

  2. Hexcel Corporation

  3. Solvay SA

  4. Toray Industries, Inc. 

  5. Dupont

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

  • March 2023: SGL Carbon revealed the new SIGRAFIL T50-4.9/235 carbon fiber, thereby expanding its material portfolio with new carbon fiber for high-strength pressure vessels.
  • March 2022: Solvay and Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) announced a partnership on research and materials development at NIAR's facilities in Wichita, Kansas. The partnership is aimed at developing future solutions to bolster the aviation industry and create opportunities for companies of all sizes to revolutionize the future of flight.

Europe Aerospace Composites Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 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 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Fiber Type
    • 5.1.1 Glass Fiber
    • 5.1.2 Carbon Fiber
    • 5.1.3 Ceramic Fiber
    • 5.1.4 Other Fiber Types
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Commercial Aviation
    • 5.2.2 Military Aviation
    • 5.2.3 General Aviation
    • 5.2.4 Space
  • 5.3 Country
    • 5.3.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2 France
    • 5.3.3 Germany
    • 5.3.4 Italy
    • 5.3.5 Spain
    • 5.3.6 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Airborne
    • 6.1.2 Bally Ribbon Mills
    • 6.1.3 Belotti SpA
    • 6.1.4 DOPAG India Pvt. Ltd
    • 6.1.5 DuPont
    • 6.1.6 Hexcel Corporation
    • 6.1.7 Materion Corporation
    • 6.1.8 Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites Inc.
    • 6.1.9 SGL Carbon SE
    • 6.1.10 Solvay SA
    • 6.1.11 Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH
    • 6.1.12 Toray Industries Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Europe Aerospace Composites Industry Segmentation

Aerospace Composites are substances made up of two or more unique ingredients, one of which provides strength and the other stiffness. These composite materials offer a high strength-to-weight ratio, which indicates that they are extremely strong considering their weight.

The aerospace composites market includes all applications of composites in military aircraft, commercial aircraft, general aviation aircraft, and spacecraft.

The aerospace composites market is segmented by fiber Type, by application, and by geography. By fiber type, the market is segmented into glass fiber, carbon fiber, ceramic fiber, and other fiber types. By application, the market is segmented into commercial, military, general aviation, and space. The report also offers the market size and forecasts for five countries across the region. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (USD).

Fiber Type Glass Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Ceramic Fiber
Other Fiber Types
Application Commercial Aviation
Military Aviation
General Aviation
Space
Country United Kingdom
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
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Europe Aerospace Composites Market Research FAQs

How big is the Europe Aerospace Composites Market?

The Europe Aerospace Composites Market size is expected to reach USD 6.00 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 8.41% to reach USD 8.98 billion by 2030.

What is the current Europe Aerospace Composites Market size?

In 2025, the Europe Aerospace Composites Market size is expected to reach USD 6.00 billion.

Who are the key players in Europe Aerospace Composites Market?

Airborne, Hexcel Corporation, Solvay SA, Toray Industries, Inc. and Dupont are the major companies operating in the Europe Aerospace Composites Market.

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

In 2024, the Europe Aerospace Composites Market size was estimated at USD 5.50 billion. The report covers the Europe Aerospace Composites Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Aerospace Composites Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Europe Aerospace Composites Industry Report

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