Product Code: AVM218B
The global market for aerospace ceramics was valued at $5.3 billion in 2024. It is expected to grow from $5.6 billion in 2024 to $8.2 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% from 2024 through 2029.
The North American market for aerospace ceramics is expected to grow from $2.7 billion in 2024 to $4.0 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2024 through 2029.
The Asia-Pacific market for aerospace ceramics is expected to grow from $1.1 billion in 2024 to $1.8 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 10.0% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Scope
This report analyzes the global market for aerospace ceramics, reflecting the latest data, trends and market projections. Aerospace ceramics are advanced materials that exhibit superior thermal and electrical performance and lightweight properties, leading to enhanced aircraft performance, including fuel efficiency, greater speed, range and payload capacity. They are primarily found in thermal protection shields, engine and exhaust systems, and structures for aircraft.
For this analysis, the global market for aerospace ceramics is segmented by:
- Composition: ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), oxides ceramics (alumina, zirconia) and non-oxide ceramics (silicon carbide, silicon nitride, boron carbide).
- Application: structural, thermal and electrical.
- End use: commercial aviation (commercial passenger and commercial transport), defense and military aerospace, commercial space industry, and others (helicopter, general aviation).
- Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, the Middle East and Africa.
The report focuses on aerospace ceramics for the commercial aviation and space exploration sector with a focus on structural, thermal and electrical applications. Structural applications include engine components, such as turbine blades and nozzles, airframes, landing gear and structural reinforcements. Thermal applications include thermal protection systems (TPS), heat shields, thermal barrier coatings, insulation in engines and re-entry systems, and hypersonic vehicle exteriors. Electrical applications include electronic components such as capacitors, antennas and sensors, avionics and substrates. The base year for the market study is 2023, with estimates and forecasts for 2024 to 2029. Market estimates are in U.S. dollars (millions).
Forecasts for growth rates are based on expected industry capacity additions, feedback from key companies, revenue reports of major companies, and anticipated regulatory updates. Data from major ceramic associations such as the Australian Ceramics Association, Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association, European Ceramic Industry Association, British Ceramic Confederation, Ceramics Southern Africa, Midwest Ceramic Association and the Association of British Ceramic Distributors were used to anticipate the market dynamics and further triangulate the market size.
Report Includes
- 48 data tables and 55 additional tables
- An overview of the current and future global markets for aerospace ceramics
- An analysis of global market trends, with market revenue data from 2023, estimates for 2024, forecasts for 2028, and projected CAGRs through 2029
- Estimates of the size and revenue prospects of the global market, along with a market share analysis by composition, application, end user and region
- Identification of the trends that will affect the use of aerospace ceramics, as well as their major source markets
- Coverage of technologies that are currently used or in the future could be used in aerospace ceramics, and an assessment of the potential impact of aerospace ceramics on the global market
- Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advances, regulations, and the impact of macroeconomic factors
- Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
- Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
- Profiles of the leading companies, including Saint-Gobain, 3M, Kyocera Corp., Morgan Advanced Materials Plc., and Hexcel Corp.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Key Takeaways
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Overview
- Benefits of Aerospace Ceramics
- Properties of Aerospace Ceramics
- Technological Background of CMCs
- Value Chain Analysis
- Sourcing of Raw Materials
- Material Processing
- Component Production
- Quality Testing and Certification
- Distribution and Logistics
- End-Use Industries
- Recycling/Reuse and Disposal
- Regulatory Framework
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
- Market Dynamics
- Market Drivers
- Growth of Air Traffic
- Stringent Environmental Regulations
- Demand for Ceramic-Based Coatings
- Expansion of Military and Defense Programs
- Market Restraints
- Production and Processing Costs
- Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
- Market Opportunities
- Space Exploration and Satellite Deployments
- Prevalence of Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
- Market Challenges
- Technological Challenges
- Competition With Substitute Materials
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Overview
- Aerospace Industry Trends
- Aerial Mobility
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain
- Supersonic Flights
- Electric Propulsion
- Emerging Technologies
- Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramics
- Functionally Graded Ceramics
- Additive Manufacturing
- Plasma-Assisted Surface Engineering
- Nanostructured Ceramics
- Patent Analysis
- Key Takeaways
- Patent Grants Related to Aerospace Ceramics
Chapter 5 Market Segment Analysis
- Segmentation Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Composition
- Ceramic Matrix Composites
- Oxide Ceramics
- Non-Oxide Ceramics
- Market Analysis by Application
- Structural Applications
- Thermal Applications
- Electrical Applications
- Market Analysis by End Use
- Commercial Aviation
- Defense and Military Aerospace
- Commercial Space Industry
- Other End Uses
- Geographic Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- South America
- Middle East and Africa
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
- Industry Structure
- Company Market Shares
- Strategic Analysis
Chapter 7 Sustainability in the Aerospace Ceramics Industry: ESG Perspective
- ESG in the Aerospace Ceramics Industry
- Sustainability Trends in the Industry
- ESG Practices
- Status of ESG in the Aerospace Ceramics Industry
- ESG Score Analysis
- Risk Scale, Exposure Scale and Management Scale
- Risk Scale
- Exposure Scale
- Management Scale
- Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
- Concluding Remarks
Chapter 8 Appendix
- Methodology
- References
- Abbreviations
- Company Profiles
- 3M
- ADVANCED CERAMIC MATERIALS
- APPLIED CERAMICS INC.
- CERAMCO INC.
- CERAMTEC GMBH
- COORSTEK INC.
- HEXCEL CORP.
- INTERNATIONAL SYALONS (NEWCASTLE) LTD.
- JIAXING NICEWAY PRECISION MACHINERY CO. LTD.
- KYOCERA CORP.
- MATERION CORP.
- MCDANEL ADVANCED MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC.
- MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS
- SAINT-GOBAIN
- STC MATERIAL SOLUTIONS