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U.S. Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Size & Outlook

The aerospace and defense materials market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 16,398.7 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is expected of the United States aerospace and defense materials market from 2026 to 2033.

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Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$10,818.0
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$11,300.7
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$16,398.7
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
5.5%
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U.S. aerospace and defense materials market highlights

  • The U.S. aerospace and defense materials market generated a revenue of USD 10,818.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 16,398.7 million by 2033.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% 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 2025USD 10,818.0 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 16,398.7 million
Growth rate5.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentComposites
Fastest growing segmentTitanium
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAluminum, Titanium, Composites, Superalloys, Steel, Plastics
Key market players worldwideHuntsman 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, U.S. accounted for 50.5% 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 North America, U.S. aerospace and defense materials market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 407.9 million by 2033.

The U.S. is the largest aerospace & defense market, with manufacturing facilities of all major industry players established in the country. Manufacturers of aerospace & defense systems are making strong gains from the export of manufactured goods, which has led to an upward trend in the consumption of aerospace and defense materials.

Imports of aerospace & defense systems are also experiencing considerable growth, resulting in a positive trade balance in the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. The U.S. aerospace and defense materials market is predicted to witness growth over the forecast period owing to the emergence of high-performance composites in aircraft.

Moreover, the use of honeycomb materials in aircraft manufacturing has witnessed a surge in the recent past, which, in turn, is projected to drive 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

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Huntsman CorpView profile 6,00010003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77380www.huntsman.com
Toray Industries IncView profile 48,682Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower 2-1-1, Nihonbashi Muromach, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8666www.toray.co.jp
Teijin LtdView profile 24,4996-7, Minami Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, 541-8587www.teijin.co.jp
Thyssenkrupp AGView profile 100,202ThyssenKrupp Allee 1, Essen, NW, Germany, 45143www.thyssenkrupp.com
ArconicView profile 10001+Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North Americawww.arconic.com
NovelisView profile 10001+Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North Americanovelis.com
Hexcel CorpView profile 5,590281 Tresser Boulevard, Two Stamford Plaza, 16th Floor, Stamford, CT, United States, 06901www.hexcel.com
SGL GroupView profile 11-50Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Oceaniawww.sglgroup.net
Cytec IndustriesView profile 1001-5000Little Falls, New Jersey, United States, North Americacytec.com
Formosa Plastics GroupView profile 1001-5000Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Asiawww.fpg.com.tw/

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Composites was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.97% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. 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 U.S. is the largest aerospace & defense market, with manufacturing facilities of all major industry players established in the country. Manufacturers of aerospace & defense systems are making strong gains from the export of manufactured goods, which has led to an upward trend in the consumption of aerospace and defense materials.

Imports of aerospace & defense systems are also experiencing considerable growth, resulting in a positive trade balance in the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. The U.S. aerospace and defense materials market is predicted to witness growth over the forecast period owing to the emergence of high-performance composites in aircraft.

Moreover, the use of honeycomb materials in aircraft manufacturing has witnessed a surge in the recent past, which, in turn, is projected to drive aerospace & defense materials market over the forecast period.

  • U.S. Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Aluminum
    • Titanium
    • Composites
    • Superalloys
    • Steel
    • Plastics
    • Others
  • U.S. 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
  • U.S. Aerospace And Defense Materials Market Aircraft Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Commercial
    • Business & General Aviation
    • Millitary
    • Others

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