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全球空心微球市场 - 2024-2031

Global Hollow Microspheres Market - 2024-2031

出版日期: 2024年06月18日 | 出版商:

DataM Intelligence | 英文 182 Pages | 商品交期: 最快1-2个工作天内

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概述

全球空心微球市场在2023年达到21亿美元，预计2031年将达到59亿美元，2024-2031年预测期间复合年增长率为13.8%。

道路运输的持续电气化将成为未来几年推动市场成长的关键因素。汽车製造商的主要目标是减轻车辆重量以增加动力并延长整体行驶里程。因此，许多汽车公司正在与研究机构和材料科学公司合作，开发用于製造车身面板和底盘结构的新型轻质材料。

在预测期内，高昂的研发成本将继续成为市场成长的主要障碍。大多数空心微球需要多年的测试和验证才能完全商业化。此外，即使经过测试，许多微球也可能在商业上不可行。

北美是全球空心微球市场的成长地区之一，占超过1/3的市场。北美航空航太和汽车产业不断增长的需求是推动空心微球市场的主要原因之一。这些行业一直在寻找能够帮助汽车和飞机变得更轻而不牺牲强度或功能的材料。对于此类用途，空心微球因其优异的强度重量比和轻质特性而成为完美选择。

动力学

基础设施开发支出不断增加

由于基础设施开发投资增加，市场不断成长。新兴国家正在发生从农村地区到城市地区的重大人口转移。例如，印度目前的人口年增率为1.56%，是中国年人口成长率0.67%的两倍多。预计很大一部分农村人口将迁移到大城市地区。人口迁移导致客运入侵增加和大都会地区住宅单位稀缺。各国政府正集中精力建设基础设施来预防这些问题。

例如，中国计划在2031年投资1兆美元用于城市基础设施项目，而印度政府则在未来20年预算6,500亿美元用于城市基础设施的发展。因此，在预估期间，基础设施支出的增加可能将推动全球空心微球市场的扩张。

全球对个人护理产品的需求不断增长

个人护理产品市场的消费者偏好高度多样化，并受到多种因素的影响。它寻求护肤、护髮、化妆品和盥洗用品的多样化选择，通常受皮肤类型、头髮类型、年龄、性别和个人风格等因素驱动。 2023年，NPD集团进行的研究显示，已开发国家的千禧世代每年在保养品上的花费约135美元。

为了满足这些不断变化的偏好，品牌需要不断创新并推出新产品。合约製造商在产品开发和客製化中发挥着至关重要的作用，以创造符合最新趋势的独特配方。在外包生产过程的同时，合约製造使公司能够将精力集中在行销、品牌和产品开发上。这种经济的策略可以为行销和品牌建立活动腾出资金。

空心微球的使用使化妆品製造商能够改善其产品的质感和触感，同时确保产品涂抹在皮肤上时均匀铺展和吸收。目前，製造商正在探索使用中空微球作为抗菌和抗真菌添加剂的可能载体的可能性，以防止化妆工具上细菌和霉菌的形成。

生产成本高

这些材料的高製造成本是限制全球空心微球市场的主要因素之一。复杂的製造过程需要专用工具和高温来生产空心微球，特别是那些由玻璃或陶瓷等高科技材料製成的空心微球。

生产尺寸一致、品质优良的微球所需的精确度增加了生产的复杂性和成本。与其他填料或添加剂相比，中空微球的较高成本通常会转嫁给最终消费者。它在成本敏感行业的采用可能会受到这种价格敏感性的限制，特别是在成本限制更为突出的发展中经济体。

原料取得有限

全球空心微球市场也受到环境和监管问题的严重阻碍。空心微球在生产过程中会对环境产生显着的负面影响，特别是当它们由玻璃或陶瓷材料製成时。为了遵守严格的环境标准，必须对这些过程进行监控，并且通常必须处理它们产生的废物和排放物。

遵守这些规则可能会导致更高的营运费用以及更多的废弃物管理和污染控制技术支出。违反环境法规的企业可能会受到罚款或处罚，这进一步阻碍了空心微球的使用。

The ongoing electrification of road transportation will become a key factor in driving market growth over the coming years. The primary aim of carmakers is to reduce vehicle weight to increase power and extend overall driving range. Therefore, many automotive companies are partnering with research institutes and material science companies to develop new and lightweight materials for fabricating vehicle body panels and chassis structures.

The high cost of research and development will continue to remain a major impediment to market growth during the forecast period. Most hollow microspheres require years of testing and validation to be fully commercialized. Furthermore, many microspheres can turn out to be commercially unviable, even after testing.

North America is among the growing regions in the global hollow microspheres market covering more than 1/3rd of the market. The growing demand from the aerospace and automotive industries in North America is one of the main reasons propelling the hollow microspheres market. The sectors are always looking for materials that can help cars and airplanes go lighter without sacrificing strength or functionality. For these kinds of uses, hollow microspheres are perfect because of their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and lightweight nature.

Dynamics

Rising Spending on Infrastructure Development

The market is growing as a result of increased investment in infrastructure development. There is a significant population shift occurring in the rising countries from rural to urban regions. For example, India's current annual population growth rate is 1.56%, more than twice as high as China's annual population growth rate of 0.67%. It is predicted that a significant portion of the rural population will relocate to metropolitan regions. The migrations are leading to an increase in the invasion of passenger traffic and a scarcity of dwelling units in metropolitan areas. Governments are concentrating on building infrastructure to prevent these issues.

For instance, China intends to invest US$ 1 trillion in urban infrastructure projects by 2031, while the Indian government has budgeted US$ 650 billion over the next 20 years for the development of urban infrastructure. Thus, during the projected period, rising infrastructure spending is probably going to fuel the expansion of the hollow microsphere market globally.

Increasing Global Demand for Personal Care Products

Consumer preferences in the personal care products market are highly diverse and influenced by various factors. It seek diverse options in skincare, haircare, cosmetics and toiletries, often driven by factors such as skin type, hair type, age, gender and personal style. In 2023, research conducted by the NPD Group revealed that annually millennials in developed countries spend approximately US$ 135 on skincare products.

To meet these changing preferences, brands need to continually innovate and introduce new products. Contract manufacturers play a crucial role in product development and customization to create unique formulations that align with the latest trends. While outsourcing the production process, contract manufacturing enables firms to concentrate their efforts on marketing, branding and product development. The economical strategy frees up money for marketing and brand-building initiatives.

The usage of hollow microspheres allows cosmetic manufacturers to improve the texture and feel of their products whilst also ensuring that it spreads and absorbs evenly when applied on skin. Currently, manufacturers are exploring the possibility of using hollow microspheres as a possible carrier of antimicrobial and antifungal additives that can prevent bacterial and mold formation on makeup tools.

High Production Costs

The high cost of manufacture of these materials is one of the main factors limiting the globally market for hollow microspheres. Specialized tools and high temperatures are needed for complex manufacturing procedures to produce hollow microspheres, particularly those constructed from high-tech materials like glass or ceramics.

The intricacy and cost of production are increased by the accuracy required to generate microspheres of consistent size and superior quality. Comparing hollow microspheres to other fillers or additives, their higher cost is generally passed on to the final consumer. Its adoption in cost-sensitive industries may be limited by this price sensitivity, especially in developing economies where cost restraints are more prominent.

Limited Accessibility to Raw Materials

The globally market for hollow microspheres is also significantly hampered by environmental and regulatory issues. Hollow microspheres can have a significant negative environmental impact during the production process, especially when they are constructed of glass or ceramic materials. In order to comply with strict environmental standards, these processes must be monitored and waste products and emissions they produce are typically handled.

Following these rules may result in higher operating expenses and more expenditures for waste management and pollution control technology. The usage of hollow microspheres is further discouraged by the possibility of fines or penalties for businesses that violate environmental regulations.

Segment Analysis

The global hollow microspheres market is segmented based on raw material, application and region.

Rising Demand for Glass in the construction nad healthcare

The glass segment is among the growing regions in the global hollow microspheres market covering more than 1/3rd of the market. The majority of the moment, adhesives and cosmetics include hollow microspheres. Comparing it to pigment fillers, it takes up more space, which saves money. VOCs are also reduced as a result of the solvent's displacement. Furthermore, glass microspheres are used in a wide range of industries, including composite construction, biosciences, medical technology, cosmetics and personal hygiene.

Medical technologies have seen the most increase in the globally glass microsphere market, with construction composites holding the largest share. Research and development is the primary source of highly complex goods for the end-user industries for most organizations in the glass microsphere industry. Throughout the projected time, these variables will support the expansion of the hollow microspheres market's glass sector globally.

For Instance, in 2021, BASF SE and Omya will develop and market BasoSphere hollow glass microspheres for use in cementing processes in the oil and gas sector. The BasoSphere product line comprises designed hollow glass microspheres that have a unique mix of size and shape, reduced density and better compressive strength. The microspheres offer superior strength-to-density ratios, minimize formation damage and stop fluid loss during well completion. BASF SE will handle all aspects of its commercialization.

Geographical Penetration

Growing Demand for Hollow Microspheres in the Construction Industry in North America

North America has been a dominant force in the global hollow microspheres market. Because microspheres provide a lightweight core for structural surfaces, they are primarily utilized in building composites in this region. Additionally, ceramic-based synthetic foam materials on microspheres have been patented in United States.

The rise of end-user sectors, including the construction industry, is driving up consumption, especially in the countries of resin thermosetting, biotechnology and medical technology. The region's hollow microsphere market is expected to increase as a result of growing demand from the personal care, cosmetics and construction sectors.

Furthermore, hollow microspheres will be required in significant quantities for upcoming building projects in Canada, including the Saskatoon Freeway project, the Ontario Line Transit extension and the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Consequently, it is projected that the demand for hollow microspheres will be driven over the projection period by the growing number of residential and non-residential construction activities in the region's nations.

For Instance, in 2022, NASA's new liquid hydrogen storage tank was insulated for the first time using 3M's glass bubbles on a large industrial scale. Glass bubbles manufactured by 3M are hollow microspheres made of high-strength and low-density glass. As soon as the tank project reached the insulation stage in 2021, 3M began shipping its glass bubbles to the NASA Kennedy Space Center. For the project, the business supplied two tankers full of glass bubbles every day for thirty days.

In another Instance, in 2022, Nouryon introduced expancel HP92 microspheres to reduce weight and withstand high pressure in underbody coatings and sealants for the automotive industry. The microspheres are currently produced in Stockvik, Sweden, with production expected in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, in early 2023.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The hollow microsphere sector has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic, presenting both potential and problems. Lockdowns and travel restrictions during the pandemic's early stages caused globally disruptions to supply networks and manufacturing operations. There was a sharp decline in hollow microsphere output as a result of the closure or restricted operation of many production sites.

The timely delivery of raw materials and completed goods was hampered by logistical issues, such as shipping delays and higher transportation costs, which exacerbated this disruption. Several sectors that depend on hollow microspheres were forced to stop or reduce operations as a result of the ensuing supply constraints, which also raised costs.

The pandemic caused notable changes in the demand side. The demand for cars and air travel fell sharply, which had a severe impact on industries like aerospace and automotive, which are big users of hollow microspheres for lightweighting and fuel efficiency. The demand for microspheres, which are used in cement and insulating materials, decreased as a result of the postponement or cancellation of construction projects. Nonetheless, demand rose in several industries.

For instance, the medical and healthcare sectors needed additional materials for testing kits, medical gadgets and personal protective equipment (PPE), some of which use hollow microspheres because of their special qualities. Increased e-commerce activity has contributed to a boom in the packaging business by increasing demand for strong and lightweight packing materials.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis

The protracted war between Russia and Ukraine has had a substantial impact on some international markets, including the market for hollow microspheres. Due to the conflict, there have been changes in the demand for and supply chain disruptions involving hollow microspheres, which are small spherical particles utilized in many industrial applications such as buoyancy aids, insulation and lightweight fillers.

The instability brought about by the conflict has an impact on Ukraine's supply chains and manufacturing facilities. Ukraine is a major participant in the raw material market in Europe. Manufacturers who depend on Ukrainian resources have experienced delays and greater expenses as a result of this uncertainty, which has forced them to look for new suppliers often at higher rates.

In addition, the situation has been made worse by the sanctions that Western countries have placed on Russia. Critical industries like energy and raw materials which are essential for the creation of hollow microspheres have been the focus of these restrictions. The limited availability of these resources has caused industrial processes to be interrupted, not just in Russia but also for businesses globally that rely on Russian exports.

As a result, the supply chain has been noticeably strained, raising production costs and lowering the amount of hollow microspheres available on the market. The supply-demand imbalance that has resulted in price volatility has an impact on industries like construction, automotive and aerospace that depend on these materials.

By Raw Material

Glass
Polymers
Ceramic
Fly Ash
Metallic
Others

By Application

Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Oil and Gas
Medical Technology
Advanced Materials
Others

By Region

North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

On February 23, 2022, NASA's new liquid hydrogen storage tank was insulated for the first time using 3M's glass bubbles on a large industrial scale. Glass bubbles manufactured by 3M are hollow microspheres made of high-strength and low-density glass. As soon as the tank project reached the insulation stage in 2021, 3M began shipping its glass bubbles to the NASA Kennedy Space Center. For the project, the business supplied two tankers full of glass bubbles every day for thirty days.
On June 07, 2022, Nouryon introduced expancel HP92 microspheres to reduce weight and withstand high pressure in underbody coatings and sealants for the automotive industry. The microspheres are currently produced in Stockvik, Sweden, with production expected in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, in early 2023.
On April 26, 2021, BASF SE partnered with Omya to advance and commercialize BasoSphere hollow glass microspheres, particularly for use in cementing applications in the oil and gas industry. BasoSphere offers a unique combination of shapes and sizes, along with higher compressive strength and lower density, which makes it ideal for use in such applications.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include 3M, Akzo Nobel N.V., Chase Corp, DiaSorin S.p.A., Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co., Ltd, Momentive, Mo Sci LLC, Potters Industries LLC, Sigmund Lindner GmbH and Trelleborg AB.

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Target Audience 2024

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1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Objective and Scope of the Report

2. Definition and Overview

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Snippet by Raw Material
3.2. Snippet by Application
3.3. Snippet by Region

4. Dynamics

4.1. Impacting Factors
- 4.1.1. Drivers
  - 4.1.1.1. Rising Spending on Infrastructure Development
  - 4.1.1.2. Increasing Global Demand for Personal Care Products
- 4.1.2. Restraints
  - 4.1.2.1. High Production Costs
  - 4.1.2.2. Limited Accessibility to Raw Materials
- 4.1.3. Opportunity
- 4.1.4. Impact Analysis

5. Industry Analysis

5.1. Porter's Five Force Analysis
5.2. Supply Chain Analysis
5.3. Pricing Analysis
5.4. Regulatory Analysis
5.5. Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis
5.6. DMI Opinion

6. COVID-19 Analysis

6.1. Analysis of COVID-19
- 6.1.1. Scenario Before COVID-19
- 6.1.2. Scenario During COVID-19
- 6.1.3. Scenario Post COVID-19
6.2. Pricing Dynamics Amid COVID-19
6.3. Demand-Supply Spectrum
6.4. Government Initiatives Related to the Market During Pandemic
6.5. Manufacturers Strategic Initiatives
6.6. Conclusion

7. By Raw Material

7.1. Introduction
- 7.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 7.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Raw Material
7.2. Glass*
- 7.2.1. Introduction
- 7.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
7.3. Polymers
7.4. Ceramic
7.5. Fly Ash
7.6. Metallic
7.7. Others

8. By Application

8.1. Introduction
- 8.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 8.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
8.2. Automotive*
- 8.2.1. Introduction
- 8.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
8.3. Aerospace and Defense
8.4. Oil and Gas
8.5. Medical Technology
8.6. Advanced Materials
8.7. Others

9. By Region

9.1. Introduction
- 9.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
- 9.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. Introduction
- 9.2.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 9.2.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 9.2.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 9.2.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 9.2.5.1. U.S.
  - 9.2.5.2. Canada
  - 9.2.5.3. Mexico
9.3. Europe
- 9.3.1. Introduction
- 9.3.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 9.3.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 9.3.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 9.3.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 9.3.5.1. Germany
  - 9.3.5.2. UK
  - 9.3.5.3. France
  - 9.3.5.4. Russia
  - 9.3.5.5. Spain
  - 9.3.5.6. Rest of Europe
9.4. South America
- 9.4.1. Introduction
- 9.4.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 9.4.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 9.4.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 9.4.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 9.4.5.1. Brazil
  - 9.4.5.2. Argentina
  - 9.4.5.3. Rest of South America
9.5. Asia-Pacific
- 9.5.1. Introduction
- 9.5.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 9.5.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 9.5.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 9.5.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 9.5.5.1. China
  - 9.5.5.2. India
  - 9.5.5.3. Japan
  - 9.5.5.4. Australia
  - 9.5.5.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
9.6. Middle East and Africa
- 9.6.1. Introduction
- 9.6.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 9.6.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Raw Material
- 9.6.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application

10. Competitive Landscape

10.1. Competitive Scenario
10.2. Market Positioning/Share Analysis
10.3. Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis

11. Company Profiles

11.1. 3M*
- 11.1.1. Company Overview
- 11.1.2. Product Portfolio and Description
- 11.1.3. Financial Overview
- 11.1.4. Key Developments
11.2. Akzo Nobel N.V.
11.3. Chase Corp
11.4. DiaSorin S.p.A.
11.5. Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co.,Ltd
11.6. Momentive
11.7. Mo Sci LLC
11.8. Potters Industries LLC
11.9. Sigmund Lindner GmbH
11.10. Trelleborg AB

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