Carbon Aerogels Market
Carbon Aerogels Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Polymeric Carbon Aerogels, Inorganic Carbon Aerogels, Composite Carbon Aerogels, and Other Types), Form, Functionality, Application, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Carbon Aerogels Market is accounted for $105 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $522.1 million by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 22.2% during the forecast period. Carbon Aerogels are ultra-lightweight, highly porous nanomaterials composed mainly of carbon. Known for their low density, high thermal insulation, and excellent electrical conductivity, they are widely used in energy storage, oil spill cleanup, and thermal insulation. In the market, carbon aerogels are gaining traction in supercapacitors, battery electrodes, and aerospace insulation due to their unique properties.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, fluctuations in the prices of key components used in manufacturing aerogels, like silica and carbon, can impact overall profitability.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increasing use in supercapacitors and batteries.
The increasing demand for energy-efficient and high-performance materials is propelling the growth of the carbon aerogels market. Carbon aerogels' lightweight, high surface area, and excellent conductivity make them ideal candidates for applications in supercapacitors and batteries. Moreover, the rise of wearable electronics, which require efficient energy storage and high-performance materials, further boosts demand for carbon aerogels. Governments and industries are increasing investments in research and development to explore new applications, such as carbon capture and environmental remediation.
Restraint:
Limited commercial-scale manufacturing.
Despite their promising potential, carbon aerogels face challenges in terms of large-scale commercial manufacturing. The complexity involved in producing aerogels with the desired properties, such as consistent pore structure and high surface area, limits their widespread availability. Furthermore, the scarcity of raw materials needed for production, such as activated carbon, can create supply chain bottlenecks and increase costs. Sustainability concerns around the raw material sourcing and the manufacturing processes are also hindering market growth.
Opportunity:
Expansion into wearable electronics.
Carbon aerogels are finding new growth avenues in the field of wearable electronics, where their lightweight and conductive properties are highly valued. Their integration into advanced filtration and purification systems for water and air quality is another promising area, as demand for clean environments rises globally. The increasing focus on renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, is driving demand for efficient energy storage solutions, which carbon aerogels can facilitate. The development of flexible and conductive aerogels for use in next-generation electronics is expected to create a major opportunity.
Threat:
Volatility in carbon source availability.
The volatility in the availability and pricing of raw materials used in carbon aerogel production presents a threat to the market. The dependence on specific carbon-based raw materials, such as graphite and activated carbon, makes manufacturers vulnerable to price fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. Furthermore, technological challenges related to scalability and uniformity in production could hinder the market's growth potential. Regulatory hurdles surrounding the environmental impact of production processes and raw material sourcing could also lead to delays and added costs.
Covid-19 Impact:
The Covid-19 pandemic caused disruptions in the global supply chain for raw materials and components used in carbon aerogel production, leading to delays in manufacturing. Factory shutdowns and labor shortages affected production timelines, and logistical challenges hindered the distribution of finished products. Research into new, more efficient production techniques was also prioritized during the pandemic, as industries sought to reduce costs and environmental impact. The pandemic has, in some ways, shifted the focus toward more localized production to mitigate supply chain risks in the future.
The polymeric carbon aerogels segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The polymeric carbon aerogels segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to their widespread use in energy storage devices like supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries. Advances in manufacturing processes are improving the scalability of polymeric carbon aerogels, further driving adoption across various sectors. Their ability to maintain structural integrity under extreme conditions has made them highly sought after for demanding industrial uses. Additionally, the expansion of the electronics and renewable energy sectors is expected to drive continuous growth in this segment.
The monolith segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the monolith segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate due to their versatile application across various fields such as energy storage, filtration, and aerospace. The ability to fabricate carbon aerogels into monolithic structures allows for improved mechanical strength and a greater range of uses compared to traditional aerogels. Monolithic carbon aerogels are increasingly being explored for use in next-generation supercapacitors, sensors, and electrochemical applications, where their highly porous structure and conductivity are advantageous. The demand for lighter, more efficient energy storage solutions is particularly driving the rapid expansion of this segment.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share for carbon aerogels. Countries like China, Japan, and South Korea are at the forefront of adopting high-performance materials for energy storage, aerospace, and electronics, driving the demand for carbon aerogels. Furthermore, government initiatives in countries like China, aimed at promoting sustainable materials, create significant growth opportunities. As the region continues to prioritize advanced technologies and green materials, demand for carbon aerogels will remain robust. With such strong growth drivers, Asia Pacific is expected to maintain its dominant position in the global market.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR driven by increased investments in clean energy, high-performance materials, and next-generation electronics. The U.S. and Canada are heavily focused on advancing energy storage systems and renewable energy infrastructure, both of which benefit from the use of carbon aerogels. Additionally, the region's robust research and development activities, supported by government funding and private sector investment, are facilitating innovations in carbon aerogel technologies. As these trends continue, North America is set to experience the highest growth rate in the carbon aerogels market over the forecast period.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Carbon Aerogels Market include ABIS Aerogel Co., Active Aerogels, Aerofybers Technologies SL, Green Earth Aerogel Technologies, IBIH Advanced Materials, BASF, JIOS Aerogel Corporation, Nano Technology Co., Ltd., Dow, Enersens, Fibenol, Blueshift Materials Inc., Cabot Corporation, Cellutech AB (Stora Enso) and Dragonfly Insulation.
Key Developments:
In March 2025, JIOS Aerogel Corporation launched the AeroShield X1, a lightweight carbon aerogel insulation material for aerospace applications, offering 25% better thermal resistance.
In February 2025, BASF introduced the Aeroflex Carbon Series, a flexible carbon aerogel for battery thermal management in electric vehicles, reducing heat transfer by 15%.
In January 2025, Green Earth Aerogel Technologies unveiled the EcoGel 300, a sustainable carbon aerogel for oil spill cleanup, with 40% higher absorption capacity than competitors.
Types Covered:
• Polymeric Carbon Aerogels
• Inorganic Carbon Aerogels
• Composite Carbon Aerogels
• Other Types
Forms Covered:
• Powder
• Granule
• Monolith
• Film
• Other Forms
Functionalities Covered:
• Thermal Stability
• Conductivity
• Absorption
• Mechanical Strength
Applications Covered:
• Composites
• Manufactures
• Additives
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Aerospace & Defense
• Energy & Power
• Automotive
• Construction
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Carbon Aerogels Market, By Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Polymeric Carbon Aerogels
5.3 Inorganic Carbon Aerogels
5.4 Composite Carbon Aerogels
5.5 Other Types
6 Global Carbon Aerogels Market, By Form
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Powder
6.3 Granule
6.4 Monolith
6.5 Film
6.6 Other Forms
7 Global Carbon Aerogels Market, By Functionality
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Thermal Stability
7.3 Conductivity
7.4 Absorption
7.5 Mechanical Strength
8 Global Carbon Aerogels Market, By Application
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Composites
8.3 Manufactures
8.4 Additives
8.5 Other Applications
9 Global Carbon Aerogels Market, By End User
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Aerospace & Defense
9.3 Energy & Power
9.4 Automotive
9.5 Construction
9.6 Other End Users
10 Global Carbon Aerogels Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.6 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 UAE
10.6.3 Qatar
10.6.4 South Africa
10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 ABIS Aerogel Co.
12.2 Active Aerogels
12.3 Aerofybers Technologies SL
12.4 Green Earth Aerogel Technologies
12.5 IBIH Advanced Materials
12.6 BASF
12.7 JIOS Aerogel Corporation
12.8 Nano Technology Co., Ltd.
12.9 Dow
12.10 Enersens
12.11 Fibenol
12.12 Blueshift Materials Inc.
12.13 Cabot Corporation
12.14 Cellutech AB (Stora Enso)
12.15 Dragonfly Insulation
List of Tables
1 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Polymeric Carbon Aerogels (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Inorganic Carbon Aerogels (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Composite Carbon Aerogels (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Other Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Form (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Powder (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Granule (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Monolith (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Film (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Functionality (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Thermal Stability (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Conductivity (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Absorption (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Mechanical Strength (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Composites (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Manufactures (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Additives (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Aerospace & Defense (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Energy & Power (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Automotive (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Construction (2024-2032) ($MN)
28 Global Carbon Aerogels Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above
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