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Aerospace Composites - Company Evaluation Report, 2025

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  • 144 Pages
  • August 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Markets and Markets
  • ID: 6165964
The Aerospace Composites Companies Quadrant is a comprehensive industry analysis that provides valuable insights into the global market for Aerospace Composites. This quadrant offers a detailed evaluation of key market players, technological advancements, product innovations, and emerging trends shaping the industry. The 360 Quadrant evaluated over 100 companies, of which the Top 16 Aerospace Composites Companies were categorized and recognized as quadrant leaders.

Aerospace composites consist of reinforcing fibers that are pre-impregnated with a resin system. These fibers are woven together, and during the manufacturing process, the matrix binds them into a solid structure. Thanks to their high strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight nature, composites are widely used in both the interior and exterior components of aerospace applications.

Composite materials are formed by combining two distinct materials on a large scale to create a new material with unique characteristics that include the properties of the original components. These materials are increasingly favored in aerospace engineering due to their light weight, strength, durability, and low electrical conductivity. They are utilized in manufacturing various internal and external aircraft components because of their exceptional strength, high stiffness-to-density ratio, and other superior physical traits. These composites are incorporated into numerous parts, including engines, fuselage, wings, aircraft laminates, luggage compartments, antenna reflectors, radomes, and rocket motor casings across different types of aircraft.

The 360 Quadrant maps the Aerospace Composites companies based on criteria such as revenue, geographic presence, growth strategies, investments, and sales strategies for the market presence of the Aerospace Composites quadrant. The top criteria for product footprint evaluation included By FIBER TYPE (Carbon Fiber Composites, Ceramic Fiber Composites, Glass Fiber Composites, Other Fiber Types), by MATRIX TYPE (Polymer Matrix, Ceramic Matrix, Metal Matrix), by MANUFACTURING PROCESS (Afp/Atl, Lay-up, Resin Transfer Molding, Filament Winding, Other Manufacturing Processes), by AIRCRAFT TYPE (Commercial AIrcraft, Business & General Aviation, Civil Helicopter, Military AIrcraft, Other AIrcraft Types), and By APPLICATION (Exterior, Interior).

Key players in the Aerospace Composites market include major global corporations and specialized innovators such as Syensqo, Toray Industries, Inc., Hexcel Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Teijin Limited, Lee Aerospace, Absolute Composites, General Dynamics Corporation, FDC Composites Inc., Avior Produits Intégrés Inc., Collins Aerospace, Aernnova Aerospace, S.A., 3M, SGL Carbon, Materion Corporation, and Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. These companies are actively investing in research and development, forming strategic partnerships, and engaging in collaborative initiatives to drive innovation, expand their global footprint, and maintain a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving market.

Top 3 Companies

Toray Industries, Inc.:

Toray Industries is a prominent leader in the aerospace composites market, recognized for its extensive product portfolio that includes advanced thermoset and thermoplastic composite materials. The company's strategic focus on innovation and its comprehensive business operations across the aerospace sector boost its market share. It operates significantly in Asia, North America, and Europe, leveraging over 290 subsidiaries to enhance its global outreach.

Syensqo:

Syensqo stands as a major supplier to various high-tech sectors, including aerospace, largely due to its specialization in carbon fibers and composite materials. The company's strategic operations are widespread, spanning over 30 countries. Syensqo’s product portfolio is robust, supporting a range of industries with materials known for reducing weight and enhancing fuel efficiency. It is strategically positioned to support innovations in aerospace technology and sustainability.

Hexcel Corporation:

Hexcel Corporation excels in the production and innovation of composite materials focused on delivering lightweight structures for aerospace applications. Its commitment to research and development ensures it remains at the forefront of aerospace innovations. Hexcel's strategic expansions and partnerships further cement its position as a key player in the field, with efforts aimed at broadening its market footprint and enhancing its product offerings.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Inclusions and Exclusions
1.3 Stakeholders
2 Executive Summary
3 Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Market Dynamics
3.2.1 Drivers
3.2.1.1 Rising Demand for New Generation Fuel-Efficient Air Fleet
3.2.1.2 Rising Demand for Structural and Performance-Driven Advanced Composites in Aerospace Applications
3.2.1.3 High Demand for Lightweight Composites from Aerospace Manufacturers
3.2.2 Restraints
3.2.2.1 Surge in Tariff due to Global Trade War
3.2.3 Opportunities
3.2.3.1 Reduction in Cost of Carbon Fibers
3.2.3.2 Development of Advanced Software Tools for Aerospace Composites
3.2.3.3 Increased Demand for Commercial Aircraft
3.2.4 Challenges
3.2.4.1 Recycling of Composite Materials
3.2.4.2 Liquidity Crunch Plaguing Airlines
3.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
3.3.2 Threat of Substitutes
3.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
3.4 Supply Chain Analysis
3.4.1 Raw Material
3.4.2 Manufacturing Process
3.4.3 Final Product
3.5 Ecosystem/Market Map
3.6 Technology Analysis
3.6.1 Key Technologies
3.6.1.1 Additive Manufacturing and Robotics
3.6.1.2 Traditional Molding
3.6.1.3 Automated Lay-Up
3.6.2 Complementary Technologies
3.6.2.1 Advanced Placed Ply
3.7 Patent Analysis
3.7.1 Introduction
3.7.2 Methodology
3.7.3 Document Types
3.7.4 Insights
3.7.5 Legal Status
3.7.6 Jurisdiction Analysis
3.7.7 Top Applicants
3.7.8 Patents by Boeing
3.7.9 Patents by Airbus Operations GmbH
3.8 Key Conferences and Events in 2025-2026
3.9 Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customer Business
3.10 Impact of AI/Gen AI on Aerospace Composites Market
3.10.1 Top Use Cases and Market Potential
3.10.2 Case Studies of AI Implementation in Aerospace Composites Market
4 Competitive Landscape
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Player Strategies/Right to Win, 2019-2025
4.3 Revenue Analysis
4.4 Market Share Analysis
4.4.1 Market Ranking Analysis
4.5 Brand/Product Comparative Analysis
4.6 Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players, 2024
4.6.1 Stars
4.6.2 Emerging Leaders
4.6.3 Pervasive Players
4.6.4 Participants
4.6.5 Company Footprint: Key Players, 2024
4.6.5.1 Company Footprint
4.6.5.2 Region Footprint
4.6.5.3 Fiber Type Footprint
4.6.5.4 Matrix Type Footprint
4.6.5.5 Aircraft Type Footprint
4.6.5.6 Application Footprint
4.7 Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/SMEs, 2024
4.7.1 Progressive Companies
4.7.2 Responsive Companies
4.7.3 Dynamic Companies
4.7.4 Starting Blocks
4.7.5 Competitive Benchmarking of Key Startups/SMEs
4.8 Valuation and Financial Metrics of Aerospace Composite Vendors
4.9 Competitive Scenario
4.9.1 Product Launches
4.9.2 Deals
4.9.3 Expansions
4.9.4 Other Developments
5 Company Profiles
5.1 Key Players
5.1.1 Hexcel Corporation
5.1.1.1 Business Overview
5.1.1.2 Products Offered
5.1.1.3 Recent Developments
5.1.1.3.1 Product Launches
5.1.1.3.2 Deals
5.1.1.3.3 Expansions
5.1.1.4 Analyst's View
5.1.1.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.1.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.2 Toray Industries, Inc.
5.1.2.1 Business Overview
5.1.2.2 Products Offered
5.1.2.3 Recent Developments
5.1.2.3.1 Product Launches
5.1.2.3.2 Deals
5.1.2.3.3 Expansions
5.1.2.4 Analyst's View
5.1.2.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.2.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.3 Teijin Limited
5.1.3.1 Business Overview
5.1.3.2 Products Offered
5.1.3.3 Recent Developments
5.1.3.3.1 Product Launches
5.1.3.3.2 Deals
5.1.3.3.3 Expansions
5.1.3.4 Analyst's View
5.1.3.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.3.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.4 Sgl Carbon
5.1.4.1 Business Overview
5.1.4.2 Products Offered
5.1.4.3 Recent Developments
5.1.4.3.1 Product Launches
5.1.4.3.2 Deals
5.1.4.3.3 Expansions
5.1.4.3.4 Other Developments
5.1.4.4 Analyst's View
5.1.4.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.4.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.5 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
5.1.5.1 Business Overview
5.1.5.2 Products Offered
5.1.5.3 Recent Developments
5.1.5.3.1 Product Launches
5.1.5.3.2 Deals
5.1.5.3.3 Expansions
5.1.5.4 Analyst's View
5.1.5.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.5.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.6 Lee Aerospace
5.1.6.1 Business Overview
5.1.6.2 Products Offered
5.1.6.3 Analyst's View
5.1.6.3.1 Right to Win
5.1.6.3.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.6.3.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.7 Collins Aerospace
5.1.7.1 Business Overview
5.1.7.2 Products Offered
5.1.7.3 Recent Developments
5.1.7.3.1 Deals
5.1.7.4 Analyst's View
5.1.7.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.7.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.7.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.8 Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.
5.1.8.1 Business Overview
5.1.8.2 Products Offered
5.1.8.3 Recent Developments
5.1.8.3.1 Deals
5.1.8.3.2 Expansions
5.1.8.3.3 Other Developments
5.1.8.4 Analyst's View
5.1.8.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.8.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.8.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.9 Syensqo
5.1.9.1 Business Overview
5.1.9.2 Products Offered
5.1.9.3 Recent Developments
5.1.9.3.1 Deals
5.1.9.3.2 Other Developments
5.1.9.4 Analyst's View
5.1.9.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.9.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.9.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.10 Materion Corporation
5.1.10.1 Business Overview
5.1.10.2 Products Offered
5.1.10.3 Recent Developments
5.1.10.3.1 Deals
5.1.10.4 Analyst's View
5.1.10.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.10.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.10.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.11 Avior Produits Intégrés Inc.
5.1.11.1 Business Overview
5.1.11.2 Products Offered
5.1.11.3 Recent Developments
5.1.11.3.1 Deals
5.1.11.4 Analyst's View
5.1.11.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.11.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.11.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.12 General Dynamics Corporation
5.1.12.1 Business Overview
5.1.12.2 Products Offered
5.1.12.3 Recent Developments
5.1.12.3.1 Other Developments
5.1.12.4 Analyst's View
5.1.12.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.12.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.12.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.13 3M
5.1.13.1 Business Overview
5.1.13.2 Products Offered
5.1.13.3 Analyst's View
5.1.13.3.1 Right to Win
5.1.13.3.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.13.3.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.14 Aernnova Aerospace, SA
5.1.14.1 Business Overview
5.1.14.2 Products Offered
5.1.14.3 Recent Developments
5.1.14.3.1 Deals
5.1.14.4 Analyst's View
5.1.14.4.1 Right to Win
5.1.14.4.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.14.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.1.15 Fdc Composites Inc.
5.1.15.1 Business Overview
5.1.15.2 Products Offered
5.1.15.3 Analyst's View
5.1.15.3.1 Right to Win
5.1.15.3.2 Strategic Choices
5.1.15.3.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats
5.2 Other Players
5.2.1 Arris Composites, Inc.
5.2.2 Northrop Grumman
5.2.3 Absolute Composites
5.2.4 Gkn Aerospace
5.2.5 Sekisui Aerospace
5.2.6 Acp Composites, Inc.
5.2.7 Vx Aerospace
5.2.8 Piran Advanced Composites
5.2.9 Godrej Enterprises
5.2.10 Kineco Kaman Composites India
6 Appendix
6.1 Research Methodology
6.1.1 Research Data
6.1.1.1 Secondary Data
6.1.1.2 Primary Data
6.1.2 Research Assumptions
6.1.3 Research Limitations and Risk Assessment
6.2 Company Evaluation Matrix: Methodology
List of Tables
Table 1 Boeing's New Aircraft Forecast, 2025-2044
Table 2 Aerospace Composite Market: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Table 3 Aerospace Composites Market: Role of Companies in Ecosystem
Table 4 Aerospace Composites Market: Total Number of Patents
Table 5 US: Top 10 Patent Owners in Last 10 Years
Table 6 Aerospace Composites Market: Key Conferences and Events, 2025-2026
Table 7 Top Use Cases and Market Potential
Table 8 Case Studies of AI Implementation in Aerospace Composites Market
Table 9 Strategies Adopted by Aerospace Composite Manufacturers
Table 10 Degree of Competition: Aerospace Composites Market
Table 11 Aerospace Composites Market: Region Footprint (15 Companies)
Table 12 Aerospace Composites Market: Fiber Type Footprint (15 Companies)
Table 13 Aerospace Composites Market: Matrix Type Footprint (15 Companies)
Table 14 Aerospace Composites Market: Aircraft Type Footprint (15 Companies)
Table 15 Aerospace Composites Market: Application Footprint (15 Companies)
Table 16 Aerospace Composites Market: List of Key Startups/SMEs
Table 17 Aerospace Composites Market: Competitive Benchmarking of Key Startups/SMEs
Table 18 Aerospace Composites Market: Product Launches, January 2019-June 2025
Table 19 Aerospace Composites Market: Deals, January 2019-June 2025
Table 20 Aerospace Composites Market: Expansions, January 2019-June 2025
Table 21 Aerospace Composites Market: Other Developments, January 2019-June 2025
Table 22 Hexcel Corporation: Company Overview
Table 23 Hexcel Corporation: Products Offered
Table 24 Hexcel Corporation: Product Launches
Table 25 Hexcel Corporation: Deals
Table 26 Hexcel Corporation: Expansions
Table 27 Toray Industries, Inc.: Company Overview
Table 28 Toray Industries, Inc.: Products Offered
Table 29 Toray Industries, Inc.: Product Launches
Table 30 Toray Industries, Inc.: Deals
Table 31 Toray Industries, Inc.: Expansions
Table 32 Teijin Limited: Company Overview
Table 33 Teijin Limited: Products Offered
Table 34 Teijin Limited: Product Launches
Table 35 Teijin Limited: Deals
Table 36 Teijin Limited: Expansions
Table 37 Sgl Carbon: Company Overview
Table 38 Sgl Carbon: Products Offered
Table 39 Sgl Carbon: Product Launches
Table 40 Sgl Carbon: Deals
Table 41 Sgl Carbon: Expansions
Table 42 Sgl Carbon: Other Developments
Table 43 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation: Company Overview
Table 44 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation: Products Offered
Table 45 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation: Product Launches
Table 46 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation: Deals
Table 47 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation: Expansions
Table 48 Lee Aerospace: Company Overview
Table 49 Lee Aerospace: Products Offered
Table 50 Collins Aerospace: Company Overview
Table 51 Collins Aerospace: Products Offered
Table 52 Collins Aerospace: Deals
Table 53 Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.: Company Overview
Table 54 Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.: Products Offered
Table 55 Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.: Deals
Table 56 Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.: Expansions
Table 57 Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.: Other Developments
Table 58 Syensqo: Company Overview
Table 59 Syensqo: Products Offered
Table 60 Syensqo: Deals
Table 61 Syensqo: Other Developments
Table 62 Materion Corporation: Company Overview
Table 63 Materion Corporation: Products Offered
Table 64 Materion Corporation: Deals
Table 65 Avior Produits Intégrés Inc.: Company Overview
Table 66 Avior Produits Intégrés Inc.: Products Offered
Table 67 Avior Produits Intégrés Inc.: Deals
Table 68 General Dynamics Corporation: Company Overview
Table 69 General Dynamics Corporation: Products Offered
Table 70 General Dynamics Corporation: Other Developments
Table 71 3M: Company Overview
Table 72 3M: Products Offered
Table 73 Aernnova Aerospace, SA: Company Overview
Table 74 Aernnova Aerospace, SA: Products Offered
Table 75 Aernnova Aerospace, SA: Deals
Table 76 Fdc Composites Inc.: Company Overview
Table 77 Fdc Composites Inc.: Products Offered
Table 78 Arris Composites, Inc.: Company Overview
Table 79 Northrop Grumman: Company Overview
Table 80 Absolute Composites: Company Overview
Table 81 Gkn Aerospace: Company Overview
Table 82 Sekisui Aerospace: Company Overview
Table 83 Acp Composites, Inc.: Company Overview
Table 84 Vx Aerospace: Company Overview
Table 85 Piran Advanced Composites: Company Overview
Table 86 Godrej Enterprises: Company Overview
Table 87 Kineco Kaman Composites India: Company Overview
List of Figures
Figure 1 Carbon Fiber Composites Segment Dominated Overall Market in 2024
Figure 2 Polymer Matrix Recorded Largest Share in Aerospace Composites Market in 2024
Figure 3 Afp/Atl Manufacturing Process Accounted for Largest Market Share in 2024
Figure 4 Commercial Aircraft Accounted for Largest Share of Aerospace Composites Market in 2024
Figure 5 Exterior Application Dominated Aerospace Composites Market in 2024
Figure 6 North America to Register Highest CAGR in Aerospace Composites Market During Forecast Period
Figure 7 Aerospace Composites Market: Market Dynamics
Figure 8 Aerospace Composites Market: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure 9 Aerospace Composites Market: Supply Chain Analysis
Figure 10 Aerospace Composites Market: Key Stakeholders in Ecosystem
Figure 11 Aerospace Composites Market: Ecosystem Analysis
Figure 12 Patent Analysis, by Document Type, 2015-2025
Figure 13 Patent Publication Trend, 2015-2025
Figure 14 Aerospace Composites Market: Legal Status of Patents
Figure 15 China and US Jurisdictions Registered Highest Number of Patents
Figure 16 Boeing Registered Highest Number of Patents
Figure 17 Revenue Shift and New Revenue Pockets in Aerospace Composites Market
Figure 18 Aerospace Composites Market: Revenue Analysis of Top 5 Players
Figure 19 Shares of Key Players in Aerospace Composites Market
Figure 20 Ranking of Top Five Players in Aerospace Composites Market
Figure 21 Brand/Product Comparative Analysis, by Aerospace Composite Products
Figure 22 Aerospace Composites Market: Company Evaluation Matrix (Key Players), 2024
Figure 23 Aerospace Composites Market: Company Footprint (15 Companies)
Figure 24 Aerospace Composites Market: Company Evaluation Matrix (Startups/SMEs), 2024
Figure 25 Aerospace Composites Market: EV/EBITDA of Key Vendors
Figure 26 Year-To-Date (YTD) Price Total Return and 5-Year Stock Beta of Key Vendors
Figure 27 Hexcel Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 28 Toray Industries, Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 29 Teijin Limited: Company Snapshot
Figure 30 Sgl Carbon: Company Snapshot
Figure 31 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 32 Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 33 Syensqo: Company Snapshot
Figure 34 Materion Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 35 General Dynamics Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 3M: Company Snapshot
Figure 37 Aerospace Composites Market: Research Design

Companies Mentioned

  • Hexcel Corporation
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • Teijin Limited
  • Sgl Carbon
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
  • Lee Aerospace
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.
  • Syensqo
  • Materion Corporation
  • Avior Produits Intégrés Inc.
  • General Dynamics Corporation
  • 3M
  • Aernnova Aerospace, SA
  • Fdc Composites Inc.
  • Arris Composites, Inc.
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Absolute Composites
  • Gkn Aerospace
  • Sekisui Aerospace
  • Acp Composites, Inc.
  • Vx Aerospace
  • Piran Advanced Composites
  • Godrej Enterprises
  • Kineco Kaman Composites India