Market Overview

According to fortune business insights, The global Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) market size was valued at USD 409.58 million in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 435.08 million in 2026 to USD 735.63 million by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. North America dominated the Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) market with a revenue of USD 146.40 million in 2025.

Fortune Business Insights™ has deep-dived into these insights in its latest research report, titled “Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) Market, 2026-2034.”

The analysis shows that the market is witnessing structurally driven growth as aircraft OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers expand composite-intensive programs across aerospace, automotive, and wind energy applications. For example, in March 2025, Electroimpact continued deliveries of large-format gantry-based AFP systems for primary aerostructure manufacturing programs, while MTorres expanded the use of its AFP platforms. This trend indicates a strong demand for high-rate, automation-intensive composite manufacturing infrastructure worldwide.

Major Players Profiled in the Market Report:

• Fives Group (France)
• Ingersoll Machine Tools, Inc. (U.S.)
• Electroimpact, Inc. (U.S.)
• Trelleborg Group (Sweden)
• Broetje-Automation GmbH (Germany)
• M. Torres Industrial Designs (Spain)
• Coriolis Composites (France)
• Automated Dynamics, Corp. (U.S.)
• MIKROSAM (Macedonia)
• Accudyne Systems, Inc. (U.S.)

Segments

Gantry-Based AFP Machines Dominate Market Share Due to Primary Structure Manufacturing Requirements

Based on machine architecture, the market is segmented into gantry-based AFP machines, robotic arm-based AFP machines, and hybrid motion AFP machines. The gantry-based AFP machines account for the highest market share as they remain the preferred solution for manufacturing large, load-bearing composite structures such as wings, fuselage sections, and space launch components requiring superior positional accuracy and stable deposition over large surface areas.

Carbon Fiber Dominates Market Share Due to Structural Performance and Certification Requirements

Based on fiber type, the market is segmented into carbon fiber, glass fiber, and aramid fiber. The carbon fiber segment holds the largest share of the market due to its widespread use in primary and secondary aerospace, defense, and space structures where high strength-to-weight ratio, fatigue resistance, and stiffness are critical.