Automotive Composites Market Outlook
Automotive Composites Market Size is forecast to reach $20.5 Billion in 2032 from $11 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 9.3% from 2025 to 2032.. The Automotive Composites market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.
The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Automotive Composites segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Fiber (Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber, Others), By Resin (Thermoset, Thermoplastic), By Manufacturing Process (Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Resin Transfer Molding, Others), By Application (Exterior, Interior, Powertrain & Chassis, Battery Enclosures), By Vehicle (Non-electric, Electric). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Automotive Composites markets.
Automotive Composites Market Insights, 2025
The automotive composites market is witnessing significant growth due to the industry's shift toward lightweight materials for fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. Composites, including carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced plastics (GFRP), are increasingly used in vehicle manufacturing to enhance strength while minimizing weight. With stringent government regulations worldwide mandating lower emissions, automakers are integrating composites into structural components, body panels, and interior parts. Electric vehicles (EVs) are also driving demand, as lightweight materials improve battery efficiency and extend driving range. Additionally, advancements in composite manufacturing, such as automated fiber placement and 3D printing, are enabling cost-effective and scalable production, making these materials more accessible to mainstream car manufacturers. The growing preference for sustainable and bio-based composites is also reshaping the market, with companies exploring plant-derived fibers and recycled carbon fiber for eco-friendly vehicle production.
Five Trends that will define global Automotive Composites market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million global market for Automotive Composites identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Automotive Composites companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.
What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Automotive Composites industry?
The Automotive Composites sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.
Automotive Composites Market Segment Insights
The Automotive Composites industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Automotive Composites industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Fiber (Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber, Others), By Resin (Thermoset, Thermoplastic), By Manufacturing Process (Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Resin Transfer Molding, Others), By Application (Exterior, Interior, Powertrain & Chassis, Battery Enclosures), By Vehicle (Non-electric, Electric). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.
Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Automotive Composites market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.
Market Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Automotive Composites industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Automotive Composites market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.
Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Automotive Composites industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.
Asia Pacific Automotive Composites Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion
As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.
The State of Europe Automotive Composites Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness
As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Automotive Composites with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Automotive Composites market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.
The US Automotive Composites market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Automotive Composites industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Automotive Composites companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Automotive Composites market.
Latin American Automotive Composites market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.
Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.
Middle East and Africa Automotive Composites Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Automotive Composites markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Automotive Composites markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.
Competitive Landscape- How Automotive Composites companies outcompete in 2025?
The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include 3B-The Fibreglass Company, Chongqing Polycomp International Corp, Creative Composites Ltd, Exel Composites, Formaplex, GMS Composites, Hexcel Corp, Hexion Inc, Huntsman International LLC, Jushi Group Co. Ltd, Magna International, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp, MUBEA Carbo Tech GmbH, Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd, Owens Corning, Plasan Carbon Composites, Quantum Composites, SABIC, SGL Carbon SE, Solvay S.A., Teijin Ltd, Toray Industries Inc, TPI Composites, UFP Technologies Inc.
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