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2030年金属粉末市场预测:按产品类型、製造方法、技术、应用和地区进行的全球分析Metal Powder Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Material Type (Ferrous Metals and Non-Ferrous Metals), Production Method, Technology, Application and By Geography |
根据Stratistics MRC预测,2024年全球金属粉末市场规模将达81亿美元,预计2030年将达到131亿美元,预测期内复合年增长率为8.3%。
金属粉末是金属物质的精细研磨颗粒。采用雾化、化学还原、研磨等多种方法製造。这些粉末具有独特的性能,在各个行业中都受到重视。用于压制、烧结和热处理等粉末冶金工艺,以製造具有高强度、耐磨性和尺寸精度的复杂零件。此外,金属粉末在 3D 列印等增材製造技术中至关重要,其中金属粉末层选择性地融合以精确製造复杂的形状。航太、汽车、医疗保健和电子等行业使用金属粉末製造各种零件,从引擎零件到医疗植入。其多功能性与加工技术的进步相结合,不断扩大其应用范围并促进各领域的创新。
汽车产业的需求不断增长
汽车产业一直在寻找金属粉末的新用途。金属粉末用于引擎零件以提高性能并减轻重量,用于复杂的传动零件以提高设计灵活性,甚至用于车身面板以提高美观性和安全性。此外,製造商正在开发具有改进性能的新金属粉末配方,例如更高的强度、更好的流动性以及与 3D 列印技术的兼容性。这促进了需求驱动创新的良性循环。
健康和安全问题
旨在降低健康风险的严格安全法规和通讯协定推高了金属粉末生产的整体成本。适当的阻碍力系统、工人防护设备和废弃物处理程序都需要投资,使得金属粉末的成本竞争力低于传统材料,并引起人们对潜在健康风险和责任问题的担忧。是对于中小型企业。
对电气和电子产品的需求增加
对电气和电子产品的需求不断增长对金属粉末市场产生重大影响。这些产品依赖多种金属零件,其中许多是使用金属粉末製造的。随着电气和电子产品需求的增加,对具有导电性、耐热性和耐用性等性能的高性能材料的需求也在增加。此外,小型化趋势和更轻、更节能的电子产品的生产进一步增加了对特殊金属粉末的需求。
技术挑战
金属积层製造涉及逐层熔化金属粉末以製造所需的物体。然而,消除列印部件内的所有空隙(气隙)仍然是一个挑战。过多的空隙会削弱最终产品的强度并损害其结构完整性。优化列印参数和粉末特性对于获得具有最小空隙的緻密零件至关重要。因此,粉末品质的变化可能导致列印失败、材料浪费以及难以达到所需的产品规格。
COVID-19 的影响
由于 COVID-19 大流行,在市场上运营的公司出现了需求不规律的情况。每家公司都发现工业服务、营运和维修等应用的需求略有增加。在COVID-19大流行期间,汽车相关企业也面临倒闭,企业因劳动力短缺和原材料短缺而关闭工厂或减少产能。由于消费者专注于拥有基本服务和产品,对汽车的需求下降。主要汽车製造商降低了生产力并减少了全球市场份额。
黑色金属部门预计将在预测期内成为最大的部门
由于黑色金属包括钢铁,因此预计黑色金属在预测期内将占据最大份额。黑色金属用于多种产品,包括牙科修復体、无油轴承、汽车变速箱齿轮、整形外科植入和飞机煞车皮。由于黑色金属的耐用性、拉伸强度、低成本和广泛的灵活性,预计将推动市场成长。
预计汽车业在预测期内复合年增长率最高
预计汽车业在预测期内复合年增长率最高。在汽车领域,铁粉用于颗粒冶金、热等静压、烧结和射出成型等製程。增加汽车产量、增加汽车技术的使用以及汽车轻量化的转变是决定市场成长的关键因素。粉末金属用于许多製造技术来製造金属零件。与传统加工不同,该产品消除了浪费,并提供了设计各种金属和合金零件的灵活性。这些有利的特征预计将推动该领域的成长。
由于节能混合动力汽车的普及,变速箱和引擎中各种烧结零件的需求减少,预计北美在预测期内将占据最大的市场占有率。然而,市场供应商预计将在未来几年透过粉末锻造技术获得利润丰厚的商机。根据金属粉末工业联合会统计,全球近30%的汽车连桿是透过粉末锻造製程生产的。
由于中国、日本、印度和韩国正在推动该地区的市场成长,预计亚太地区在预测期内将维持最高的复合年增长率。这很大程度上是因为中国是从汽车OEM到电子产品等各种产品的製造地。在亚太地区,由于各种中小型製造商的存在,中国在全球粉末冶金製造中占据最大份额。由于对新一代飞机的需求而增加的飞机交付和订购能力将推动该地区的需求。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Metal Powder Market is accounted for $8.1 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $13.1 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period. Metal powders are finely ground particles of metallic substances. It's produced through various methods like atomization, chemical reduction, or grinding. These powders possess unique properties, making them valuable in various industries. They're used in powder metallurgy processes like pressing, sintering, and heat treatment to create intricate components with high strength, wear resistance, and dimensional accuracy. Additionally, metal powders are crucial in additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing, where layers of metal powder are selectively fused to fabricate complex shapes with precision. Industries like aerospace, automotive, healthcare and electronics rely on metal powders for manufacturing components ranging from engine parts to medical implants. Their versatility, coupled with advancements in processing technologies, continues to expand their applications, driving innovation across multiple sectors.
Rising demand from the automotive industry
The automotive industry is constantly exploring new applications for metal powder. Metal powder is being used in engine components for better performance and weight reduction, complex transmission parts due to its design flexibility, and even body panels for enhanced aesthetics and safety. Moreover manufacturers are developing new metal powder formulations with improved properties like higher strength, better flow characteristics, and compatibility with 3D printing techniques. This fosters a positive cycle where innovation is driven by demand.
Health and safety concerns
Stringent safety regulations and protocols to mitigate health risks add to the overall production cost of metal powders. Proper ventilation systems, protective gear for workers, and waste disposal procedures all require investment, making metal powders less price-competitive compared to traditional materials and the fear of potential health risks and liability issues can act as a deterrent, especially for smaller companies with limited resources for implementing robust safety measures hampering the market growth.
Increasing demand for electrical & electronics products
The increasing demand for electrical and electronics products has a significant impact on the metal powder market. These products rely on a wide range of metal components, many of which are manufactured using metal powders. As the demand for electrical and electronics products rises, so does the need for high-performance materials that offer properties like conductivity, thermal resistance, and durability. Additionally, the trend towards miniaturization and the production of lighter, more energy-efficient electronics further fuels the demand for specialized metal powders.
Technical challenges
Metal AM involves melting metal powder layer by layer to build the desired object. However, eliminating all porosity (air gaps) within the printed part remains a challenge. Excess porosity can weaken the final product and compromise its structural integrity. Optimizing printing parameters and powder characteristics is crucial for achieving dense parts with minimal porosity. Thus inconsistencies in powder quality can lead to failed prints, wasted materials, and difficulty achieving desired product specifications.
Covid-19 Impact
Companies operating in the market experienced an irregular demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The companies experienced a slight increase in demand for applications such as industrial services, operations, and repairs. Automotive companies were also facing closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, and companies were either closing their plants or lowering their production capacity due to staff shortages and lack of raw materials. The demand for automobiles declined as consumers focused on having essential services and products. Key automotive manufacturers have lowered their production rates, which reduced their market share in the global market.
The ferrous metals segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The ferrous metals is expected to be the largest during the forecast period because the ferrous metal type includes iron and steel. They find applications in a variety of products such as dental restoration, oil-less bearings, automotive transmission gears, orthopedic implants, and aircraft brake pads. Ferrous metal offers better durability, tensile strength, lower cost, and broad flexibility, which is expected to boost the market growth.
The automotive segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The automotive segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Powdered iron is utilized in the automotive sector for processes such as particle metallurgy, hot isostatic pressing, sintering, and injection molding. Increasing vehicle production, rising use of technology in vehicles, and shifting focus to lighter vehicles are key attributes that determine the market growth. Powdered metal is used in many manufacturing techniques to create metal parts. With this product, unlike traditional machining, there is no waste and there is a flexibility to design a wide variety of metal and alloy parts. Such favorable properties are expected to promote the growth of the segment.
North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to demand for different sintered parts in transmissions and engines have been reduced as a result of the increasing popularity of vehicles that are both energy-efficient and hybrids. Nevertheless, the market vendors are expected to have lucrative opportunities over the next few years through powder forging technology. According to the Federation of Metal Powder Industries, almost 30% of automotive coupling rods are produced through powder forging processes worldwide.
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the highest CAGR over the forecast period as China, Japan, India, and South Korea are driving the growth of the market in the region. This is largely due to China being a manufacturing center for products covering automotive OEMs to electronic products. In Asia Pacific, China has the largest share in global powdered metal production due to the presence of various medium & small-sized manufacturers. Increasing aircraft delivery and ordering facilities due to the demand for new generation aircraft will boost regional demand.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Metal Powder market include Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd, Alcoa Inc, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, BASF SE, Carpenter Technology Corporation, CRS Holdings Inc., GKN PLC, Hitachi Chemicals Co. Ltd, Hoganas AB, Metaldyne Performance Group, MolyWorks Materials Corporation, POLEMA, Pometon Powder, Rio Tinto Metal Powders, Rusal, Sandvik AB and Yingtan Longding New Materials & Technologies Ltd
In June 2024, CPGC and BASF sign Framework Agreement on actual ship application of Onboard Carbon Capture System. OASE blue is BASF's gas treatment technology designed for CO2 capture application in flue gas, with low energy consumption, low solvent losses, and an exceptionally flexible operating range.
In June 2024, BASF is expanding its Biopolymers portfolio by introducing biomass-balanced ecoflex(R) (PBAT). The biomass-balanced ecoflex(R) not only contributes to reducing the use of fossil resources, but it also offers a 60% lower Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) (2) than the standard ecoflex(R) F Blend C1200.