SiC Fiber Market

SiC Fiber Market Outlook (2025 to 2035)

The global SiC fiber market was valued at US$ 668.4 million in 2024 and has been forecasted to expand at a noteworthy CAGR of 11.4% to end up at US$ 2,129.3 Million by 2035.

Silicon carbide fiber is a fundamental material having remarkable thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. As a lightweight, high-strength reinforcement material, SiC fibers help improve the performance of composite materials applicable in the aerospace, defense, power, and electronics sectors.

Due to the growing need for high-performance materials that can endure harsh environments, the SiC fiber market is expected to grow significantly. This growth is driven by novel technology improvements and a growing demand for lightweight solutions that are energy efficient.

A series of technological improvements will be transforming this market. Innovations in fiber production techniques - melt-infiltration and chemical vapor deposition amongst others - enable the faster production of SiC fibers at relatively lower costs to make them economically viable for the wider industries.

Report Attributes	Details
SiC fiber Market Size (2024A)	US$ 668.4 Million
Estimated Market Value (2025E)	US$ 723.4 Million
Forecasted Market Value (2035F)	US$ 2,129.3 Million
Global Market Growth Rate (2025-2035)	11.4% CAGR
North America Market Share (2025)	48.7%
U.S. Market Growth Rate (2025-2035)	12.8% CAGR
Key Companies Profiled	SGL Carbon; 3M; H.C. Starck; NextEra Energy Inc.; Toyobo Co., Ltd.; U.S. Specialty Materials (USSM); CeramTec; Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd.; GE Aviation; Dow Chemical (Dow Inc.); Applied Materials; BJS Ceramics GmbH; American Elements; Saint Gobain; General Electric Company; NGS Advanced Fiber Co. Ltd; Suzhou Saifei Group Co.; Other Prominent Players.

Historic Analysis (2020 to 2024) and Future (2025 to 2035) Pathway Analysis for the global SiC fiber Market

The market for SiC fiber grew at a growth rate of 7.6% from 2020 to 2024, and by the end of 2024, it was valued at US$ 668.4 million. The stringent regulations related to SiC fiber is a major factor for the steady increase of the market during the forecasted period.

Historical Report Attributes	Details
Market Size (2020A)	US$ 487.2 million
Market Size (2024A)	US$ 668.4 million
Historical CAGR (2020-2024)	7.6%
Forecasted CAGR (2025-2035)	11.4%

• Short Term (2024 to 2028): New generation analytical techniques and tools are available for characterizing SiC fiber properties that better predict the actual performance and also facilitate application-dependent design and improved quality control. Increasing use in aerospace, automotive, and defense for high-strength, heat-resistant components will help the market to grow at faster rate in short term.
• Medium Term (2028 to 2030): The need for sustainability is forcing industries to opt for materials that offer superior performance with minimum environmental impact. SiC fiber, with its efficiency and durability, fits perfectly into this framework. To maintain a sustainable manufacturing process, companies are adopting to the development of nano-material centric technology. Silicon carbide (SiC) nanomaterials hold great promise for a series of applications, such as nanoelectronic devices, sensors, supercapacitors, and catalyst carriers, attributed to their unique electrical, mechanical, and physicochemical properties. The development of these technologies is expected to drive the market in the medium period.
• Long Term (2030 to 2034): Increasing adoption of aerospace and energy applications and further innovations in manufacturing processes will influence the market heavily in the long term. Space economy is expected to reach about US$ 2 Trillion by 2034. As the demand for advanced performance materials continues to grow, the SiC fiber market stands at the forefront of innovation with a lot of growth opportunities ahead. With strategic investments and collaboration among market players, the future of SiC fiber utilization looks exceptionally bright.

On the back of the aforementioned facts, the SiC fiber market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035, According to the Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider.

Market Dynamics

What are the Factors Propelling Global Sales of SiC Fiber?

“Increasing demand from large scale industries like aerospace and defense boosting the SiC fiber market rapidly.”

The aerospace industry requires lightweight, yet very strong materials that ensure better fuel efficiency and performance of aircraft and spacecraft. On the other hand, military applications need strong, yet resistant materials for extreme conditions. Car manufacturers are also actively pursuing light-weighting for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. SiC fibers are the best solution for composite materials.

SiC fibers have excellent thermal stability, which makes them suitable for use in high-temperature applications in energy and industrial manufacturing sectors. Reinforced composites in turbines and nuclear reactors, improve medical devices and enhance electronics with superior thermal conductivity.

Crystalline SiC fibers will be the fastest-growing market, as this has an upper hand over other types of fibers. Oxide fibers, super-alloys, and amorphous SiC fibers degrade very rapidly at elevated temperatures. It provides excellent creep resistance together with thermal stability and is very suitable for high-performance applications in aerospace, defense, and energy. Advances have been made in SiC fibers not only to break through functional barriers but also in response to increased demands for high-temperature-resistant materials in various sectors.

What are the Challenges Encountered by Manufacturers of SiC fiber?

“High Initial Investment Cost Associated with SiC Fiber Manufacturing is a Significant Challenge in the Market”

SiC fibers have complex manufacturing processes and high production costs compared to traditional fibers. This may deter widespread adoption, especially among smaller manufacturers resulting in hampering the market.

Many companies remain unaware of the potential benefits and applications of SiC fiber, slowing its integration into various industries. SiC fibers will require more specialized fabrication techniques than other fiber systems and may thus be less accessible to all manufacturers.

Country-wise Insights

Why is Adoption of SiC fiber High in the United States?

“Large Aerospace and Defense Industry is an Important Source of Revenue for SiC Fiber”

The market in the United States is estimated at US$ 294.5 million in 2025 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 12.8% through 2035. This market is projected to generate a US$ 686.6 million absolute opportunity from 2025 to 2035.

The United States is the leading country in the SiC fiber market primarily because of its strong research infrastructure and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Strategic investments in the aerospace and defense sectors make fertile ground for innovation.

American companies lead in R&D, producing cutting-edge materials and applications that drive global technological standards. Moreover, the U.S. benefits from strong collaboration between universities and industries, ensuring a constant flow of talent and expertise into the sector. The North American region is closely connected, which makes Canada and Mexico accessible markets for SiC fiber from the United States.

Dependence on high-temperature applications, especially in aerospace engineering, makes the dominance of U.S. companies in specialty composites more valid. The quality control is very strict, and a lot of funding is allocated to next-generation technology, making the U.S. more competitive than its international counterparts, hence its dominance in the SiC fiber market.

Why is China a Lucrative Market for SiC fiber?

“Rapid Industrial Automation and Adoption in Medical Industry”

The market in China is estimated to reach US$ 295.6 million in 2035 at a CAGR of 12.2%. This market is projected to generate a US$ 201.9 million absolute opportunity from 2025 to 2035.

Present opportunities for the SiC fiber market are found to be in this country, especially as China, a budding power and global manufacturing base, continues growing. Industrial development and increased stress on technology would require high-performance materials, further increasing demand by China for an aerospace and automobile industry presence in the near future. The need for lightweight composites and excellent thermal materials shall still increase.

Government policies towards electric vehicles and renewable energy using SiC fibers in batteries and power electronics have enormous potential in the local market. Additionally, China's applications in space exploration to electronics show an insatiable demand for innovation and materials that enhance efficiency. With manufacturers seeking domestic sources of high-quality SiC fibers to meet both domestic and international demands, its importance in China's economy is likely to grow rapidly.

Which Industry is expected to Remain Most Popular for SiC fiber?

“Aerospace and Defense is Expected to Remain Widely Popular Owing to their Extensive Demand for SiC Products”

The aerospace industry is estimated to account for 41.6% share of the market in 2025, and the segment is projected to reach a market valuation of US$ 892.2 Million by 2035-end. Composites based on SiC have the potential to be utilized in the production of numerous aerospace parts, such as engines, airframes, and mechanical parts.

Nearly all silicon carbide fiber manufactured is utilized as a reinforcement material in ceramic composites. Most are used to fabricate metal matrix composites, including aluminum, titanium, or molybdenum composites. They can also be used to make a wide variety of ceramic matrix composites such as SiC/SiC, which is a high temperature composite for aerospace applications.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the SiC fiber industry include American Elements, BJS Ceramics GmbH, Free Form Fibers LLC, GE Aviation, Haydale Technologies Inc., and UBE Industries Ltd.,NGS Advanced Fibers Co., Ltd., Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd., Saint Gobain, SGL Carbon SE.

Scientists and engineers have developed advanced composites that exploit the intrinsic properties of SiC fibers to produce products that are stronger, more heat-resistant, and lighter than those made from traditional materials. Companies are developing customized offerings for issues that meet industry-specific needs to compete with other players.

For instance :

• In December 2024, General Atomics won DOE Contract for Silicon Carbide CMC for Fusion Power Plants. GA-EMS have decades of work experience with SiC and stated that it commenced its current activity on CMC for nuclear fuel cladding in the year 2009. Coupling experience with new science, scientists in GA-EMS have developed high-tech engineered SiC CMC called SiGA, which became the material-of-choice for DOE's Accident Tolerant Fuel (ATF) program.

Fact.MR has provided detailed information about the price points of key manufacturers of SiC fiber positioned across regions, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in the recently published report.

Segmentation of SiC fiber Industry Research

• By Fiber Type :

  • Continuous SiC fibers
  • Short SiC fibers

• By Industry :

  • Aerospace & Marine
  • Energy & Power Generation
  • Automotive
  • Defense and Military
  • Electronics

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa