Aerospace and Defense C Class Parts Market Report 2025

The aerospace and defense C class parts market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.92 billion in 2024 to $18.02 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to rising military expenditures, expansion in commercial aviation, increased aircraft modernization initiatives, fleet growth, and the outsourcing of component manufacturing.

The aerospace and defense C class parts market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, a rise in space exploration missions, the adoption of additive manufacturing, modernization of defense fleets, and growing demand for lightweight materials. Key trends in the forecast period include the integration of smart inventory systems, adoption of digital twin technology, a move toward just-in-time manufacturing, AI-powered inventory management, and the incorporation of IoT in logistics systems.

The growing demand for aircraft is anticipated to drive the expansion of the aerospace and defense C-class parts market. Aircraft, which include airplanes, helicopters, drones, and gliders, serve various purposes such as transportation, military, commercial, and recreational uses. This rising demand is mainly due to an increase in air passenger traffic, prompting airlines to modernize and expand their fleets to accommodate more travelers and enhance operational efficiency. Aerospace and defense C-class parts play a crucial role in aircraft production by facilitating the efficient assembly and integration of key components like fasteners, bearings, and seals, which are essential for maintaining structural integrity and functionality. For example, in May 2025, Airbus SE, a French commercial aircraft manufacturer, reported a 4% rise in commercial aircraft deliveries in 2024 compared to 2023, with 766 aircraft delivered versus 735 the year before. Additionally, total commercial aircraft orders reached 2,094 in 2024, up significantly from 820 in 2022. Thus, the increasing demand for aircraft is contributing to the growth of the aerospace and defense C-class parts market.

Leading companies in the aerospace and defense C-class parts market are emphasizing strategic partnerships to improve supply chain efficiency and maintain steady component availability. Strategic partnerships involve companies combining their strengths and resources for mutual benefit and success. For instance, in June 2025, Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB), a US manufacturing firm, partnered with R A Rodriguez (UK) Ltd., a UK industrial manufacturing company, to launch a new series of aerospace miniature instrument bearings tailored for high-precision aerospace applications. These bearings offer enhanced performance, lighter weight, and greater reliability in critical systems such as satellites, space vehicles, cryogenics, gyroscopes, aircraft instruments, guidance systems, and flow control systems. Made from 440C stainless steel and FAA-certified, they come in multiple ABEC tolerance classes, withstand harsh environmental conditions, and have been validated in major aerospace projects including the James Webb Space Telescope and Mars 2020 Rover.

In June 2022, Böllhoff Verbindungstechnik GmbH, a France-based industrial machinery manufacturer, acquired Gillis Aerospace SAS for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Böllhoff intends to strengthen its aerospace sector position by expanding its product offerings and expertise, integrating Gillis Aerospace SAS’s high-quality fasteners, advanced surface coating technologies, and efficient production processes. Gillis Aerospace SAS is a French manufacturing company specializing in aerospace fasteners.

Major players in the aerospace and defense C class parts market are Eaton Corporation plc, Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Amphenol Corporation, Aktiebolaget SKF, Fastenal Company, Precision Castparts Corp., NTN Corporation, Trelleborg AB, LISI S.A., Triumph Group Inc., RBC Bearings Incorporated, TriMas Corporation, Schaeffler India Limited, Héroux-Devtek Inc., LMI Aerospace Inc., Barnes Group Inc., National Aerospace Fasteners Corporation, AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V., and National Rivet & Manufacturing Co.

North America was the largest region in the aerospace and defense C class parts market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in aerospace and defense C class parts report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the aerospace and defense C class parts 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 C-class parts are small, low-cost components essential for the assembly and operation of larger systems. Although individually low in value, they are purchased in large quantities and play a crucial role in ensuring overall system reliability. Proper management of these parts is key to maintaining production schedules and controlling costs.

The main product categories in the aerospace and defense C-class parts market include fasteners, bearings and bushings, seals and gaskets, electrical and electronic components, fluid system parts, standard hardware, and machined precision components. Aerospace fasteners are high-strength, lightweight mechanical elements designed to securely join aircraft components while meeting strict performance and safety requirements. These fasteners are produced from various materials such as aluminum, steel, titanium, composites, and others, and are employed across numerous applications including engines, aerostructures, interiors, equipment, systems support, and avionics. These components are distributed through multiple channels, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket suppliers, and are used by a range of end users in commercial aviation, military and defense sectors, spacecraft manufacturing, and more.

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The aerospace and defense C class parts market consists of sales of brackets, spacers, clamps, hinges, aerospace fittings, tools, and miscellaneous consumables. 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).

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