Automotive Carbon Ceramic Brake Market Report 2026

The automotive carbon ceramic brake market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.02 billion in 2025 to $1.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to motorsports adoption, luxury vehicle growth, demand for high braking performance, performance car manufacturing, heat-resistant materials development.

The automotive carbon ceramic brake market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle performance requirements, demand for extended brake life, lightweighting initiatives, premium vehicle sales growth, advanced composite adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand in high-performance vehicles, adoption in electric and luxury cars, shift toward lightweight braking systems, expansion of oem fitment, increased focus on thermal stability.

The increasing vehicle registrations are expected to drive the growth of the automotive carbon ceramic brake market in the coming years. Vehicle registrations represent the total number of motor vehicles officially recorded with authorities during a specific period, reflecting active demand and usage. The rise in registrations is driven by growing consumer preference for sports and luxury vehicles that deliver high performance, comfort, and advanced features. Automotive carbon ceramic brakes used in these vehicles offer superior braking performance, reduced weight, and improved durability, thereby enhancing overall driving efficiency and safety. For example, in December 2024, according to the International Council on Clean Transportation, a US-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation, around 10.6 million new cars were registered in the European Union in 2023, representing a 14% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the growth in vehicle registrations is contributing to the expansion of the automotive carbon ceramic brake market.

Leading companies in the automotive carbon ceramic brake market are focusing on innovative lightweight braking systems, including technologies such as brake skins, to provide durable solutions suitable for extreme conditions. Brake skins are lightweight components known for their superior braking performance, high thermal conductivity, and durability in high-performance automotive applications. For instance, Inspeed Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., launched a new carbon ceramic brake disc in February 2023. This disc offers benefits such as low weight, high strength, excellent heat resistance (up to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit), and a long service life exceeding 300,000 kilometers. It is designed to work seamlessly with various multi-piston brake calipers, enhancing vehicle dynamics and safety by providing high friction coefficients in both dry and wet conditions, ensuring reliable handling and shorter braking distances.

In February 2023, Tex Tech Industries, a US-based manufacturer specializing in high-performance materials, purchased a manufacturing plant in California from SGL Carbon GmbH for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is part of Tex Tech's strategy to capitalize on its advanced manufacturing capabilities and cater to rising customer demands in the rapidly expanding automotive and commercial aerospace industries. SGL Carbon GmbH, headquartered in Germany, is renowned for its production of carbon and graphite products, including carbon ceramic brake systems used in automotive applications.

Major companies operating in the automotive carbon ceramic brake market report include Brembo SpA, Surface Transforms PLC, SGL Carbon GmbH, Wilwood Engineering Inc., Performance Friction Corporation, Baer Inc., Tarox Srl, Rotora Inc., Disc Brakes Australia (DBA), Alcon Components Ltd, Endless Brake Technology Co. Ltd., Carbon Lorraine, CarboTech Engineering LLC, CCB Brakes International Ltd, CeramTec GmbH, Porsche AG, Ferrari N.V., Lamborghini S.p.A., Pagani Automobili S.p.A., Koenigsegg Automotive AB.

North America was the largest region in the automotive carbon ceramic brake market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive carbon ceramic brake market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive carbon ceramic brake market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive carbon ceramic brakes market consists of sales of high-performance braking systems, including brake discs, pads, calipers, and complete brake systems, made from a carbon fiber and ceramic composite. 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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