Carbon fiber is a long, thin strand of material about 0.0002-0.0004 in (0.005-0.010 mm) in diameter and composed mostly of carbon atoms. The carbon atoms are bonded together in microscopic crystals that are more or less aligned parallel to the long axis of the fiber. The crystal alignment makes the fiber incredibly strong for its size. Several thousand carbon fibers are twisted together to form a yarn, which may be used by itself or woven into a fabric. The yarn or fabric is combined with epoxy and wound or molded into shape to form various composite materials. Carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials are used to make aircraft carbon fiber compared to human hair and spacecraft parts, racing car bodies, golf club shafts, bicycle frames, fishing rods, automobile springs, sailboat masts, and many other components where light weight and high strength are needed.
The major manufacturers of carbon fiber are Toray, Zoltek (Toray), Mitsubishi Rayon, Toho Tenax, SGL and so on.The top three accounted for about 45%.
North America is the main market, accounting for about 30%, followed by Europe at about 20%.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Carbon Fiber Market
In 2020, the global Carbon Fiber market size was US$ 1781.2 million and it is expected to reach US$ 1695.7 million by the end of 2027, with a CAGR of -0.7% during 2021-2027.
Global Carbon Fiber Scope and Market Size
Carbon Fiber market is segmented by region, by country, company, type, application and by sales channels. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Carbon Fiber market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on sales, revenue and forecast by region, by country, company, type, application and by sales channels for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type, the Carbon Fiber market is segmented into
Regular-Tow Carbon Fiber
Large-Tow Carbon Fiber

Segment by Application, the Carbon Fiber market is segmented into
Industrial Materials
Aerospace
Sports/Leisure
Medical Industry

Regional and Country-level Analysis:
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Southeast Asia
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA

Competitive Landscape and Carbon Fiber Market Share Analysis
Carbon Fiber market competitive landscape provides details and data information by companies. The report offers comprehensive analysis and accurate statistics on revenue by the player for the period 2016-2021. It also offers detailed analysis supported by reliable statistics on sale and revenue by players for the period 2016-2021. Details included are company description, major business, Carbon Fiber product introduction, recent developments, Carbon Fiber sales by region, type, application and by sales channel.

The major companies include:
Toray
ZOLTEK (Toray)
Mitsubishi Rayon
Toho Tenax (Teijin)
Hexcel
Formosa Plastics Corp
SGL
Cytec Solvay
DuPont
Hyosung
Taekwang Industrial
Zhongfu Shenying
Jiangsu Hengshen
Weihai Tuozhan Fiber
Bluestar Fibres