What Happened
Wind Energy and Lightweighting Drive Forward Growth in Global Market
The global composite core materials market is entering a phase of structural expansion, driven by the accelerating adoption of sandwich composite structures across wind energy, aerospace, marine, automotive, and industrial applications. According to IndexBox, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2026 to 2035, reaching an index of 182 by 2035. Wind energy blades represent the largest and most dynamic end-use sector, while aerospace and automotive lightweighting programs will also drive demand. The market is being reshaped by supply chain regionalization and the increasing use of recyclable materials. This report was first published by IndexBox.