Global Metal Powder Market Size By Production Method (Chemical, Mechanical, Physical), By Type (Ferrous, Non-Ferrous), By Application (Additive Manufacturing, Powder Metallurgy), By Geography Scope And Forecast

Metal Powder Market Size And Forecast

Metal Powder Market size is to reach USD 6.75 Billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of around 7% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030.

The rapid growth of the population and an increase in disposable income are the key factors driving up demand for automobiles. The use of powdered metals in the automotive sector is related to metallurgy, which aids in the production of several parts such as camshaft pulleys, bearings, gears, and crankshaft sprockets. Cutting, welding, and the production of structural parts are further applications for powder metallurgy. Furthermore, the automobile sector is paying attention to procedures like laminate molding and metal injection molding since they can produce intricate designs. The Global Metal Powder Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Metal Powder Market Definition

The term “Metal Powder” refers to a metal that has been reduced to powder form. There are numerous metals that can be found in powder form, including aluminum, nickel, and iron. Metal Powders include titanium powder, iron powder, bismuth powder, cadmium powder, and bismuth powder.

Global Metal Powder Market Overview

Due to its high reusability rate, quick production, and strong functional characteristics, powdered metal 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has seen an increase in demand over the past several years. Additionally, a broad selection of materials that are compatible with them and lower prices are other factors that are increasing the need for these in 3D printing, which is anticipated to drive the worldwide Metal Powder Market. Many manufacturers and customers have switched from conventional methods to optical dispersion and image processing particle characterizing devices, benefiting from lower costs and greater data quality, which has spurred market expansion.

Additionally, this dust is becoming more widely used in the automobile industry as a result of the development of new, intricate engines and other parts. These parts assist to reduce costs and are sustainable because they require less energy and materials than conventional methods. It is anticipated that expanding the use of this technique in the automotive industry would open up the profit potential for market expansion.

Global Metal Powder Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Metal Powder Market is segmented on the Basis of Production Method, Type, Application, End-Use, and Geography.

Metal Powder Market, By Production Method

• Chemical
• Mechanical
• Physical

Based on Production Method, the market is segmented into Chemical, Mechanical, Physical, and Others. Over the forecast period, the chemical technique is expected to hold the majority of shares. The chemical process, which produces dust metal by precipitation, oxide reduction, and basic decomposition, is one of the most widely used production processes. Demand for high-purity dust is anticipated to rise across a range of end-use industries, including the automotive and aerospace industries.

Metal Powder Market, By Type

• Ferrous
• Non-Ferrous

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Ferrous, Non-Ferrous, and Others. Due to its numerous qualities, including high heat transmission, strength, ductility, and others, the ferrous type segment is anticipated to dominate the market over the forecast period. In addition, rising demand for these different applications, including dental repair and aviation brake pads, is anticipated to boost the market share for ferrous Metal Powders.

Metal Powder Market, By Application

• Additive Manufacturing
• Powder Metallurgy
• Metal Injection Molding
• Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Additive Manufacturing, Powder Metallurgy, Metal Injection Molding, and Others. One of the most rapidly expanding production techniques worldwide is additive manufacturing. Technology is the technique of fusing materials to create items out of the data from a 3D model. 3D printing is another name for it.

Layer by layer, additive manufacturing with Metal Powder assembles components to produce items from 3D modeling data. In addition, the ease with which 3D medical imaging images may be translated has made additive manufacturing appealing to the medical industry, which is predicted to in turn open up lucrative potential for market growth in the years to come.

Metal Powder Market, By End-Use

• Automotive
• Industrial
• Aerospace and Defense
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Others

Based on End-Use, the market is segmented into Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace and Defense, ConstructionHealthcare, and Others. Over the projection period, it is anticipated that the automotive end-use segment will command the biggest market share in the sector. In this industry, metal dust is employed in the sintering process to create complicated components that are dependable, light, and affordable. The demand for Metal Powders in the automotive sector is additionally anticipated to increase during the anticipated period due to technological development and rising electric vehicle demand.

Metal Powder Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World

On the basis of Geography, the Global Metal Powder Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. Due to the region’s rising nations’ rapid economic development, Asia Pacific now dominates the world market for Metal Powder and is anticipated to keep this position during the projected period. Additionally, increased consumer demand from the manufacturing industry and rising disposable income are anticipated to drive market expansion in this region.

Due to expanding end-use industry demand and rising interest in lightweight electric vehicles, North America is anticipated to have considerable growth throughout the forecast period. Furthermore, it is anticipated that over the anticipated time, this region’s high purchasing power will increase market demand.

Key Players

The “Global Metal Powder Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Sandvik AB, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, RIO Tinto, GKN PLC, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Alcoa Inc, BASF SE, Hitachi Chemicals Co. Ltd., Hoganas AB, Metaldyne Performance Group, Miba AG, POLEMA, and Pometon Powder amongst others.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide insight to the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• April 2022- A specialty materials business in Detroit, Michigan, USA, acquired AmeriTi Manufacturing Company. The acquisition enhances the business’s position in the industrial, aerospace, medical, and defense sectors.
• June 2021- In Shanghai, China, BASF established a brand-new Center of Excellence Lab for its Catamold business. The new building will act as a center of excellence for goods and solutions for the Metal Injection Molding marketplace in China and other Asian nations. A ready-to-use pellet for powder injection molding is called a Catamold. It is made up of Metal Powder and a custom binder.
• May 2021- In Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, at its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane metallurgical complex, Rio Tinto produced a steel powder that is intended for 3D printing.
• In April 2023, Outokumpu, a provider of environmentally friendly stainless steel, will launch Metal Powder production, expanding into a new market. The manufacture of Metal Powder will help the company’s ambitious sustainability plan even more. Utilizing steel scrap from its own production, Outokumpu’s manufacture also helps to advance the circular economy by generating fresh market solutions.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the global Metal Powder Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

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