Titanium Sponge for Aerospace & Defense Market Report 2026

Titanium sponge utilized in aerospace and defense applications represents a porous and brittle form of titanium metal created through a series of chemical reactions and purification procedures. It serves a critical role in aerospace and military industries due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for crafting aircraft components and defense equipment that require longevity and performance under harsh conditions.

The primary grades of titanium sponge tailored for aerospace and defense applications encompass high grade, medium grade, and low grade variations. High-grade titanium sponge, recognized for its purity exceeding 99.7%, stands out as the purest form and is specifically employed in the production of aircraft and defense-critical equipment. This grade offers high corrosion resistance, durability, and reliable performance in demanding operational environments. Various technologies such as purification, reduction, process automation, data logging, and ejection methods are utilized in the production of titanium sponge. These materials find applications in a wide array of aerospace and defense platforms, including commercial and military aircraft, naval ships, armor plating, missiles, and other critical defense equipment.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on titanium sponge and related intermediates have raised production and sourcing costs, disrupting established global supply chains and increasing lead times for aerospace and defense manufacturers. The added duties disproportionately affect medium- and low-grade sponge suppliers and regions reliant on imports particularly Asia-Pacific exporters and import-dependent buyers in North America and Europe while boosting incentives for local production and domestic vertical integration. Some positive effects include accelerated investments in local upstream capacity, supply-chain diversification, and a short-term price support for domestic sponge producers that can improve margins and spur capacity expansions.

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The titanium sponge for aerospace & defense market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.78 billion in 2025 to $1.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising procurement of military aircraft and defense platforms requiring high-strength titanium sponge, increasing adoption of titanium components in commercial and defense aerospace structures, expansion of production capacity for MHT-grade titanium sponge to meet aerospace material standards, growth in demand for corrosion-resistant materials for aircraft exposed to harsh operating environments, reliance on titanium sponge supply chains driven by legacy aerospace manufacturing programs.

The titanium sponge for aerospace & defense market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for lightweight airframes in next-generation military and commercial aircraft, increasing investment in domestic titanium sponge production to reduce supply chain dependency, rising utilization of advanced mht-grade titanium sponge in high-performance defense systems, expansion of aerospace fleet modernization programs requiring long-life structural materials, development of cleaner and more efficient titanium sponge production technologies to meet aerospace quality requirements. Major trends in the forecast period include vertical integration and consolidation among sponge producers and downstream alloy makers, reshoring & regionalization of titanium sponge production to reduce strategic supply risk, increasing demand for higher-spec aerospace-grade and specialty alloy sponges (mht series premium demand), price volatility and raw material feedstock (rutile/ilmenite/ferrotitanium) driven cost swings, advances in low-cost alternative reduction processes and scale-up of novel metallurgical routes.

The growth of the aerospace and defense industries is anticipated to drive the expansion of the titanium sponge market for aerospace and defense applications. The aerospace and defense sector includes manufacturers that produce spacecraft and aircraft for military and commercial use, along with tanks, missiles, and other weapon-related systems. Titanium sponge is extensively used in these sectors due to its ability to reduce aircraft weight, enhance fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and deliver exceptional structural strength, enabling higher cargo capacity and improved safety margins. For example, in June 2025, according to the Aerospace Industries Association, the U.S. aerospace and defense industry generated $995 billion in total business activity in 2024, consisting of $556 billion in direct output and $439 billion in indirect contributions from the supply chain. U.S. A&D exports also increased to $138.6 billion in 2024, up from $135.9 billion in 2023, demonstrating sustained global demand for American technology and innovation. Therefore, the expansion of the aerospace and defense industry is fueling the demand for titanium sponge in this market.

Major companies in the titanium sponge market for aerospace and defense are placing greater emphasis on forming strategic partnerships and collaborations to broaden their market presence and enhance technological capabilities. Establishing alliances enables these companies to combine specialized expertise, increase production capacity, and strengthen supply chain stability. For instance, in February 2023, IperionX, a U.S.-based titanium processing and sponge producer, formed a partnership with Carver Europe B.V., a Netherlands-based automotive company, to develop titanium components for the U.S. Navy with enhanced corrosion resistance, performance, and durability. This collaboration aims to produce additively manufactured titanium pump parts, supporting improved operational efficiency and sustainability for the Navy. By using domestically sourced, recycled titanium, the partnership not only shortens production lead times and increases equipment availability but also contributes to re-shoring the U.S. titanium supply chain, reducing reliance on foreign sources and ensuring a more secure and sustainable titanium framework for defense purposes.

In November 2023, Safran Aircraft Engines S.A., a France-based designer and manufacturer of aero engines, partnered with PTC Industries Limited to produce titanium-casting components for LEAP engines used in single-aisle aircraft. Through this collaboration, Safran leverages PTC Industries’ expertise in advanced casting techniques and precision machining to support increased LEAP engine production, reinforce its global supply chain, and advance India’s “Make in India” initiative by contributing to the development of a comprehensive aero engine ecosystem. PTC Industries Limited is an India-based manufacturer specializing in titanium and superalloy castings for aerospace and defense applications.

Major companies operating in the titanium sponge for aerospace & defense market are Allegheny Technologies Incorporated; Pangang Titanium; VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation; Advanced Technology & Materials Co. Ltd.; Baoji Titanium Industry Co. Ltd.; Toho Titanium Co. Ltd.; Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET); OSAKA Titanium Technologies Co. Ltd.; Solikamsk; The Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited; Luoyang shuangruiwanji Titanium Industry Co. Ltd; Qingdao Advanced Marine Material Technology Co. Ltd.; Luoyang Combat Tungsten & Molybdenum Material Co. Ltd.; Tangshan Tianhe Titanium Industry Co. Ltd; Zunyi Titanium Co Ltd; ZTMC Ltd.; Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium Magnesium Plant; Kobe Steel Ltd; Chaoyang Jinda Titanium Co. Ltd.; Jiangsu Well Titanium; Hangzhou King Titanium; Xi'an Metals & Minerals Import & Export Co. Ltd.; Shandong Hongyuan New Materials Co. Ltd.; Shaanxi Lasting Titanium Industry Co. Ltd.; Ningbo Xingye Shengtai Group Co. Ltd.

North America was the dominant region in the titanium sponge for the aerospace and defense market in 2025. The regions covered in the titanium sponge for aerospace & defense market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the titanium sponge for aerospace & defense market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The titanium sponge for aerospace and defense market consists of sales of multiple variant of titanium such as MHT 100, MHT 110, MHT120, MHT140, MHT160, MHT200 titanium sponge. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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