Aerostructures market seen topping $90 billion by 2030

The aerostructures market is projected to reach more than $90 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company, as aircraft production, lightweight materials and defense modernization lift demand. North America is expected to remain the largest regional market, while Airbus S.A.S. leads the field in 2025.

Why it matters: - Aerostructures sit at the core of commercial and military aircraft manufacturing, so faster growth in this market signals rising demand across the broader aerospace supply chain. - The market is expected to surpass $90 billion by 2030 and account for about one-third of the commercial aircraft market. - Aerostructures are projected to make up close to 8% of the broader aerospace and defense market by 2030.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released an aerostructures market outlook on Oct. 12, 2026. - The report forecasts a 7% compound annual growth rate through 2030. - North America is projected to remain the largest regional market. - Airbus S.A.S. led the market in 2025 with a 9% share. - The top 10 companies held 22% of market revenue in 2025.

The details: - The report values the aerostructures market at $90.31 billion by 2030. - The commercial aircraft market is forecast to reach nearly $272 billion by 2030. - The broader aerospace and defense market is projected to reach $1,166 billion by 2030. - Growth is being driven by higher commercial aircraft production and fleet expansion as airlines replace older planes. - The report says that trend adds about 2.2% annual growth to the market. - Wider use of lightweight composite materials is expected to add about 2% annual growth. - Defense modernization and military aircraft procurement are projected to contribute about 1.7% annual growth. - The fuselage segment is expected to dominate in 2030 with a 35% share, or about $32 billion. - The report also breaks the market into empennage, flight control surfaces, wings, nose, nacelles and pylons, doors and skid. - By material, the market includes composites, alloys and superalloys, and metals. - By platform, the market covers fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced air mobility. - By end use, the market is split between original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket supply chains. - North America is projected to reach $43 billion by 2030, up from $30 billion in 2025. - The United States is forecast to be the largest country market at $37 billion by 2030, up from $26 billion in 2025.

Between the lines: - The market’s growth points to continued pressure on manufacturers to deliver lighter, more efficient aircraft structures. - Composite materials and automated production are becoming more central as companies try to balance fuel efficiency, durability and manufacturing scale. - The market remains moderately fragmented, which suggests room for suppliers that can pair advanced materials with certified, high-volume production. - Airbus’s lead and the concentration among the top 10 firms show that scale and OEM relationships still matter most. - In August 2025, Vertical Aerospace partnered with Aciturri Aerostructures to develop the full airframe for the VX4 eVTOL aircraft, underscoring the shift toward advanced composite airframes.

What's next: - The report identifies fuselage, wings, empennage, nacelles and pylons, flight control surfaces, doors and skid, and nose as the strongest growth segments through 2030. - Those component categories are expected to add more than $26 billion in market value between 2025 and 2030. - The fuselage segment alone is expected to add $9 billion. - Wings are projected to add $6 billion, while empennage and nacelles and pylons are each projected to add $3 billion. - Flight control surfaces and doors and skid are each projected to add $2 billion, and nose is projected to add $1 billion. - Companies are expected to keep investing in lightweight aerostructures, advanced composites, higher production capacity and automated manufacturing.

The bottom line: - Aerostructures are moving higher with aircraft production, defense spending and lightweight design priorities, and the market appears set for steady expansion through 2030.