China Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Size & Outlook
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China aerospace and defense materials market highlights
- The China aerospace and defense materials market generated a revenue of USD 167.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 265.0 million by 2033.
- The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, composites was the largest revenue generating material in 2025.
- Titanium is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Aerospace and defense materials market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 167.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 265.0 million |
| Growth rate | 6.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Composites |
| Fastest growing segment | Titanium |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Aluminum, Titanium, Composites, Superalloys, Steel, Plastics |
| Key market players worldwide | Huntsman Corp, Toray Industries Inc, Arconic, Kobe Steel Ltd, Allegheny & Western Railway, Cytec Industries, Hexcel Corp, Novelis, Constellium SE Class A, SGL Group, Thyssenkrupp AG, Formosa Plastics Group, Teijin Ltd, Strata Investment Holdings plc, VSMPO-AVISMA |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, China accounted for 0.8% of the global aerospace and defense materials market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, Japan aerospace and defense materials market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Australia is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 616.9 million by 2033.
China is anticipated to be the fastest growing market for aerospace & defense materials owing to the progressing economy, coupled with opportunities related to aircraft maintenance and service. Moreover, government initiatives to increase domestic manufacturing capabilities and overall export to the U.S. are likely to boost the demand for aerospace & defense materials over the forecast period.
The market is witnessing an increase in the penetration of composite materials owing to the increasing demand for lightweight materials for commercial aircrafts for passenger and freight transportation. This is anticipated to have a positive effect on the aerospace & defense materials market over the forecast period.
In addition, government firms in China are offering assistance and financial aid for the development of the domestic aircraft manufacturing industry, which is likely to result in an increase in demand for aerospace materials over the forecast period.
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Publish Date: Jun 23, 2026
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Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Corp | View profile | 6,000 | 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77380 | www.huntsman.com |
| Toray Industries Inc | View profile | 48,682 | Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower 2-1-1, Nihonbashi Muromach, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8666 | www.toray.co.jp |
| Teijin Ltd | View profile | 24,499 | 6-7, Minami Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, 541-8587 | www.teijin.co.jp |
| Thyssenkrupp AG | View profile | 100,202 | ThyssenKrupp Allee 1, Essen, NW, Germany, 45143 | www.thyssenkrupp.com |
| Arconic | View profile | 10001+ | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America | www.arconic.com |
| Novelis | View profile | 10001+ | Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America | novelis.com |
| Hexcel Corp | View profile | 5,590 | 281 Tresser Boulevard, Two Stamford Plaza, 16th Floor, Stamford, CT, United States, 06901 | www.hexcel.com |
| SGL Group | View profile | 11-50 | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Oceania | www.sglgroup.net |
| Cytec Industries | View profile | 1001-5000 | Little Falls, New Jersey, United States, North America | cytec.com |
| Formosa Plastics Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Asia | www.fpg.com.tw/ |
China Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Outlook
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Composites was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.89% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the China aerospace and defense materials market based on aluminum, titanium, composites, superalloys, steel, plastics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
China is anticipated to be the fastest growing market for aerospace & defense materials owing to the progressing economy, coupled with opportunities related to aircraft maintenance and service. Moreover, government initiatives to increase domestic manufacturing capabilities and overall export to the U.S. are likely to boost the demand for aerospace & defense materials over the forecast period.
The market is witnessing an increase in the penetration of composite materials owing to the increasing demand for lightweight materials for commercial aircrafts for passenger and freight transportation. This is anticipated to have a positive effect on the aerospace & defense materials market over the forecast period.
In addition, government firms in China are offering assistance and financial aid for the development of the domestic aircraft manufacturing industry, which is likely to result in an increase in demand for aerospace materials over the forecast period.
- China Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Aluminum
- Titanium
- Composites
- Superalloys
- Steel
- Plastics
- Others
- China Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Aircrft Part Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Aersostructure
- Components
- Cabin Interiors
- Propulsion System
- Equipment, System, and Support
- Satellites
- Construction & Insulation Part
- China Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Aircraft Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Commercial
- Business & General Aviation
- Millitary
- Others
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