South Africa Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Size & Outlook
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South Africa aerospace and defense materials market highlights
- The South Africa aerospace and defense materials market generated a revenue of USD 187.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 301.9 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% 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 187.3 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 301.9 million |
| Growth rate | 6.2% (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, South Africa accounted for 0.9% 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 Middle East & Africa, South Africa aerospace and defense materials market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 301.9 million by 2033.
The aerospace and defense industry in South Africa includes manufacturers of dual-use products that are used in both commercial and defense aircrafts and companies that are engaged in the production of defense equipment using civilian technology.
The development of technology and technical skills in aerospace and defense sector is a major driver, leading to the development of aerospace materials.
Development of the technological innovations and advancement required for manufacturing aircrafts is estimated to drive the production of aircrafts, which is likely to have a positive effect on the aerospace & defense materials market 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/ |
South Africa Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Outlook
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Composites was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.88% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa 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.
The aerospace and defense industry in South Africa includes manufacturers of dual-use products that are used in both commercial and defense aircrafts and companies that are engaged in the production of defense equipment using civilian technology.
The development of technology and technical skills in aerospace and defense sector is a major driver, leading to the development of aerospace materials.
Development of the technological innovations and advancement required for manufacturing aircrafts is estimated to drive the production of aircrafts, which is likely to have a positive effect on the aerospace & defense materials market over the forecast period.
- South Africa Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Aluminum
- Titanium
- Composites
- Superalloys
- Steel
- Plastics
- Others
- South Africa 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
- South Africa Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Aircraft Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Commercial
- Business & General Aviation
- Millitary
- Others
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