DataM Intelligence has unveiled its latest research, “Recycled Carbon Fiber Market Size, Share, Industry Forecast & Outlook (2024-2031),” revealing that the market is entering a phase of rapid acceleration. With sustainability increasingly non-negotiable across industries, recycled carbon fiber (rCF) is gaining ground as a cost-effective, lower-carbon alternative to virgin fiber. The market is forecasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 11.7% over the 2024-2031 period. Asia-Pacific is expected to lead growth, while North America continues to hold the largest share of market value.

Market Segmentation Insights

The recycled carbon fiber market is segmented by type (chopped vs milled recycled carbon fiber), source (aerospace scrap, automotive scrap, and others), end-user industry (automotive & transportation; consumer goods; sporting goods; industrial; marine; aerospace & defense; others), and region (North America; Latin America; Europe; Asia-Pacific; Middle East & Africa). Chopped recycled carbon fiber currently dominates due to its versatility and cost efficiency. Source material from aerospace is valued for its high fiber quality, though often restricted by requalification requirements. End users in automotive, industrial, and marine sectors are increasingly incorporating rCF into non-structural and semi-structural parts.

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Regional Insights

  • North America leads in absolute market value, thanks to established composite recycling infrastructure, strong regulations around sustainability, and high usage of advanced materials in aerospace and automotive sectors.

  • Asia-Pacific is forecast to witness the fastest growth, with expanding manufacturing, growing demand for lightweight materials, and increasing investment in recycling technologies.

  • Europe remains a key region, fueled by circular economy policies, environmental regulations, and rising consumer and industry awareness about material lifecycle impact.

 

Industry Trends & Recent Developments (2025)

  • In 2025, the recycled carbon fiber market is estimated to be worth approximately USD 160 million to USD 200 million globally. Demand has notably increased in automotive components, sporting goods, and industrial use-cases.

  • Advances in closed-loop recycling processes (like solvolysis) are helping recover both resin and fiber, offering better material quality and enabling more applications.

  • Regulatory momentum is accelerating: policies and mandates around carbon footprint, composite waste disposal, and sustainability (particularly in Europe and North America) are pushing companies to use recycled carbon fiber.

  • Material quality improvements are being driven by better processing techniques, more consistent feedstock (scrap), and enhanced testing; this helps higher-quality applications adopt rCF without compromising reliability.

Competitive Landscape: Key Players

The recycled carbon fiber market includes both specialized recyclers and established composite, materials, and manufacturing firms. Key players actively involved include ELG Carbon Fiber, SGL Group, Vartega, Procotex, and others who are working on increasing capacity for rCF production, developing newer grades, and improving consistency. These firms focus on partnerships with automotive, aerospace, and industrial clients to incorporate recycled fiber in semi-structural parts, non-critical components, and product lines sensitive to cost and sustainability trade-offs.

Strategic Outlook

Looking ahead through 2031, the recycled carbon fiber market’s success will hinge on enhancing quality, ensuring consistent supply of scrap materials, scaling recycling technologies, lowering certification barriers (especially for higher-risk applications in aerospace), and aligning with sustainability legislation. Innovations that reduce processing cost, improve fiber retention (i.e., preserve strength), and widen applications (beyond just non-structural parts) will set leaders apart. Companies investing early in supply chains, processing technologies, and regulatory compliance are likely to capture significant market share.

Research Process

The report is based on primary research—interviews with recycling firms, composite parts manufacturers, and material science experts—and secondary research from industry reports, trade databases, and regulatory filings. Market projections are validated using both bottom-up and top-down methods, across segments, regions, and sources, to ensure robustness.

Benefits of the Report

  • Offers detailed market size, growth forecasts, and segmentation by type, source, and end-use.

  • Helps manufacturers, recyclers, and material suppliers understand quality, cost, and performance trade-offs.

  • Provides insight into regulatory trends and sustainability pressures reshaping material selection.

  • Enables investors and policy makers to identify opportunities in green materials and circular economy solutions.

Conclusion

The recycled carbon fiber market is emerging as a key component in the drive toward sustainable materials and lower-carbon manufacturing. While challenges remain—including feedstock consistency, certification for high-performance applications, and cost of processing—the market outlook is strongly positive. With Asia-Pacific rising fast, and with regulatory frameworks and industrial innovation supporting momentum, recycled carbon fiber is set to become a mainstream material choice across multiple industries.

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