Carbon fiber keeps getting cheaper — but not evenly. Understanding 2026 price trends helps buyers plan budgets and avoid surprises.
What drives the price
- Raw fiber grade — aerospace Tow vs industrial-grade differ 3–5× in cost
- Volume — per-part cost drops sharply above production scale
- Process — prepreg/autoclave costs more than infusion or molded routes
- Energy and feedstock — acrylic precursor and power prices feed through
2026 trend
Industrial-grade carbon is trending down as capacity expands in Asia, while aerospace-grade stays premium. For most OEM parts, molded and pultruded routes now beat hand-laid cost. Taishi supplies cost-optimized carbon for volume programs. お問い合わせ for a quote.