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Distribution of global carbon fiber production capacity by country 2017

Distribution of global carbon fiber production capacity in 2017, by country

The data shows the distribution of the global production capacity of carbon fiber by country in 2017. In that year, the carbon fiber production capacity in China accounted for 10% of global production capacity. Carbon fiber consists of extremely small fibers that are mostly derived from carbon atoms. The global demand is expected to increase along with its potential for reinforcing materials such as replacing aluminum in the aerospace sector.

U.S. and Mexico 36
Japan 20
China 10
Taiwan 6
South Korea 6
Hungary 4
Germany 4
France 4
Great Britain 4
Turkey 3
India 2
Rest of the world 1