Market overview
The global composite airframe specialty fasteners market is worth USD 806 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.6 bn by 2036, growing at a 7.2% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Lockbolts and collars is the largest by fastener type segment.
| Scope | Titanium lockbolts, collars, sleeve bolts and blind fasteners with coatings and fits made for carbon-fibre composite aircraft structures, sold to airframers and tier suppliers. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Value 2025 | USD 750 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 806 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 1.6 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 7.2% |
| Volume 2026 | 90.0 million pieces |
| Volume 2036 | 155 million pieces |
| Average price 2026 | USD 8.96 per piece |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Composite Airframe Specialty Fasteners market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 806.2 mn |
| 2027 | USD 864.3 mn |
| 2028 | USD 926.5 mn |
| 2029 | USD 993.2 mn |
| 2030 | USD 1.06 bn |
| 2031 | USD 1.14 bn |
| 2032 | USD 1.22 bn |
| 2033 | USD 1.31 bn |
| 2034 | USD 1.41 bn |
| 2035 | USD 1.51 bn |
| 2036 | USD 1.62 bn |
Composite Airframe Specialty Fasteners market segmentation
By fastener type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockbolts and collars | 36.0% | 35.4% | USD 290 mn | 7.0% |
| Sleeve and interference-fit bolts | 22.0% | 22.6% | USD 177 mn | 7.5% |
| Blind fasteners | 26.0% | 25.5% | USD 210 mn | 7.0% |
| Other | 16.0% | 16.5% | USD 129 mn | 7.5% |
By structure
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuselage | 40.0% | 41.1% | USD 322 mn | 7.5% |
| Wing | 34.0% | 33.4% | USD 274 mn | 7.0% |
| Empennage and nacelles | 14.0% | 13.7% | USD 113 mn | 7.0% |
| Interior and other | 12.0% | 11.8% | USD 97 mn | 7.0% |
By aircraft type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widebody commercial | 44.0% | 47.0% | USD 355 mn | 7.9% |
| Narrowbody commercial | 30.0% | 29.2% | USD 242 mn | 6.9% |
| Military | 16.0% | 14.9% | USD 129 mn | 6.4% |
| Business jets and helicopters | 10.0% | 8.9% | USD 81 mn | 5.9% |
By material
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium | 63.0% | 60.0% | USD 508 mn | 6.7% |
| Stainless steel and A-286 | 25.0% | 24.0% | USD 202 mn | 6.8% |
| Aluminium and others | 12.0% | 16.0% | USD 97 mn | 10.3% |
By end user
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft makers | 57.0% | 55.0% | USD 460 mn | 6.8% |
| Tier-1 structure suppliers | 31.0% | 30.0% | USD 250 mn | 6.8% |
| Maintenance and repair | 12.0% | 15.0% | USD 97 mn | 9.6% |
Top 25 countries for composite airframe specialty fasteners by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 97.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 99.4%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 363 mn | 45.0% | USD 708 mn | 6.9% |
| 2 | France | USD 113 mn | 14.0% | USD 225 mn | 7.1% |
| 3 | China | USD 64 mn | 8.0% | USD 154 mn | 9.1% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 48 mn | 6.0% | USD 95 mn | 7.0% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | USD 40 mn | 5.0% | USD 79 mn | 7.0% |
| 6 | Canada | USD 40 mn | 5.0% | USD 81 mn | 7.2% |
| 7 | Japan | USD 40 mn | 5.0% | USD 81 mn | 7.2% |
| 8 | Brazil | USD 24 mn | 3.0% | USD 50 mn | 7.5% |
| 9 | Italy | USD 24 mn | 3.0% | USD 48 mn | 7.2% |
| 10 | Spain | USD 24 mn | 3.0% | USD 48 mn | 7.2% |
| 11 | India | USD 3.7 mn | 0.5% | USD 8.1 mn | 8.1% |
| 12 | Singapore | USD 3.0 mn | 0.4% | USD 6.6 mn | 8.3% |
| 13 | United Arab Emirates | USD 2.5 mn | 0.3% | USD 5.5 mn | 8.2% |
| 14 | South Korea | USD 2.0 mn | 0.2% | USD 3.6 mn | 5.8% |
| 15 | Poland | USD 1.7 mn | 0.2% | USD 3.7 mn | 8.2% |
| 16 | Israel | USD 1.4 mn | 0.2% | USD 3.1 mn | 8.4% |
| 17 | Netherlands | USD 1.1 mn | 0.1% | USD 1.9 mn | 5.6% |
| 18 | Sweden | USD 0.89 mn | 0.1% | USD 1.6 mn | 6.2% |
| 19 | Switzerland | USD 0.73 mn | 0.09% | USD 1.3 mn | 5.9% |
| 20 | Australia | USD 0.65 mn | 0.08% | USD 1.3 mn | 7.2% |
| 21 | Turkey | USD 0.48 mn | 0.06% | USD 1.1 mn | 8.9% |
| 22 | Mexico | USD 0.40 mn | 0.05% | USD 0.97 mn | 9.2% |
| 23 | Russia | USD 0.32 mn | 0.04% | USD 0.65 mn | 7.2% |
| 24 | Czech Republic | USD 0.24 mn | 0.03% | USD 0.65 mn | 10.3% |
| 25 | Saudi Arabia | USD 0.24 mn | 0.03% | USD 0.48 mn | 7.2% |
| Rest of world | USD 4.8 mn | 0.6% | USD 6.3 mn | 2.7% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Precision Castparts
- Howmet Aerospace
- LISI Aerospace
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- TriMas Aerospace
- Fontana Aerospace
- Stanley Engineered Fastening
- Bollhoff
- Hi-Shear Corporation
- Elgin Fastener Group
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Allfast Fastening Systems
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the composite airframe specialty fasteners market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 7.2% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by fastener type, by structure, by aircraft type, by material, by end user. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the composite airframe specialty fasteners market?
The global composite airframe specialty fasteners market is estimated at USD 750 mn in 2025 and USD 806 mn in 2026.
How fast will the composite airframe specialty fasteners market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 1.6 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 7.2% from 2026, an increase of USD 810 mn.
Which country is the largest market for composite airframe specialty fasteners?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 363 mn in 2026, 45.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 67.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 9.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which composite airframe specialty fasteners segment is largest?
In the by fastener type split, Lockbolts and collars is the largest segment with 36.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading composite airframe specialty fasteners companies?
Global leaders include Precision Castparts, Howmet Aerospace, LISI Aerospace.
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