Aerospace and Defense Elastomers Market Report 2025

The aerospace and defense elastomers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.27 billion in 2024 to $3.49 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The historical growth is driven by military aircraft modernization, increasing commercial aircraft deliveries, expanding space exploration missions, growing demand for lightweight materials, and rising defense budgets.

The aerospace and defense elastomers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.5 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The anticipated growth over the forecast period can be credited to the expansion of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), rising demand for next-generation fighter jets, the growth of space tourism programs, emphasis on fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and the increased adoption of fluorosilicone elastomers. Key trends during the forecast period include the integration of 3D printing in elastomer components, a shift towards sustainable and recyclable elastomers, advancements in elastomer manufacturing techniques, and the miniaturization of parts that require precision sealing.

The increasing production of aircraft is anticipated to boost the aerospace and defense elastomers market as air travel demand rises. Aircraft production encompasses the entire process of designing, manufacturing, assembling, testing, and delivering aircraft. This surge in aircraft production is mainly driven by growing air travel demand, with more passengers worldwide opting for air transportation due to globalization, a growing middle-class population, and expanding tourism. This has led airlines to upgrade and expand their fleets to meet higher passenger numbers. Aerospace and defense elastomers contribute to this growth by offering durable, lightweight, and flexible materials that improve sealing, vibration dampening, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions. For example, according to a report published by Aircraft Interiors International in January 2024, aircraft orders in 2023 increased by 91% compared to 2022, with single-aisle aircraft orders up by 78% and widebody aircraft orders rising by 169%. Furthermore, new aircraft deliveries reached 1,265 in 2023, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. Hence, the growth in aircraft production is fueling the expansion of the aerospace and defense elastomers market.

Leading companies in the aerospace and defense elastomers market are investing in developing innovative products such as high-temperature-resistant elastomers to improve the performance, reliability, and safety of components exposed to extreme thermal environments in aircraft and defense systems. High-temperature-resistant elastomers are synthetic rubber materials capable of retaining elasticity and strength at elevated temperatures, ensuring durable and reliable performance of components like seals and gaskets in harsh heat conditions. For instance, in September 2023, CDI Products, LLC (CDI), a US-based manufacturer, introduced a new proprietary Aerospace Sealing System Product Line, featuring high-performance products including OptiSeal, T-Seals, Cap Seals, and Piston Rings. These products utilize advanced aerospace-grade materials such as Arylast, a series of elastomer compounds engineered to withstand temperatures ranging from -75°F (-60°C) to +400°F (+204°C), depending on the polymer grade. This launch demonstrates CDI’s dedication to enhancing the reliability, performance, and safety of aerospace and defense components subjected to extreme thermal environments.

In March 2022, Minnesota Rubber and Plastics, a US-based manufacturing company, acquired Primasil Silicones Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition was aimed at strengthening Minnesota Rubber and Plastics’ silicone formulation and compounding capabilities while expanding its manufacturing footprint in Europe to better serve the medical, HVAC, and specialty industrial sectors. Primasil Silicones Ltd., based in the UK, specializes in silicone rubber compounds and components for a variety of industries, including aerospace and defense.

Major players in the aerospace and defense elastomers market are ExxonMobil Corporation, BASF SE, 3M, Daikin Industries Ltd., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Solvay S.A., Parker Hannifin Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Huntsman Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, Trelleborg AB, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Rogers Corporation, Zeon Chemicals L.P., Greene Tweed, Precision Polymer Engineering, Seal Science Inc., Elastotech Southwest Inc., Techno Ad Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the aerospace and defense elastomers market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in aerospace and defense elastomers report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the aerospace and defense elastomers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Aerospace and defense elastomers are specialized rubber-like synthetic or natural polymer materials designed for aerospace and defense applications. These materials are crafted to withstand extreme environmental conditions, maintaining elasticity, mechanical strength, and sealing performance under high pressure, temperature fluctuations, fuel exposure, and other severe conditions commonly encountered in aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and military vehicles.

The primary types of aerospace and defense elastomers include silicone elastomers, fluoroelastomers, nitrile elastomers, and others. Silicone elastomers are flexible, heat-resistant synthetic materials utilized for durable sealing and insulation in harsh environments. These elastomers find applications in seals, gaskets, and hoses, serving various end-users such as commercial aviation, military aviation, space, and defense sectors.

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The aerospace and defense elastomers market consist of sales of tubing, vibration dampening components, inflatable seals, and thermal insulation materials. 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.

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