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2032 年超硬材料市场预测:按材料、形式、应用、最终用户和地区进行的全球分析Superhard Materials Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Material (Diamond, Cubic Boron Nitride, Boron Carbide and Other Materials), Form, Application, End User and By Geography |
根据 Stratistics MRC 的数据,全球超硬材料市场预计在 2025 年达到 67 亿美元,到 2032 年将达到 105.5 亿美元,预测期内的复合年增长率为 6.7%。
超硬材料是一类具有极高硬度的物质,其维氏硬度定义为大于40吉帕斯卡 (GPa)。这类材料因其耐磨、抗变形和抗压性而备受推崇。这些材料包括天然钻石、立方氮化硼 (c-BN)、亚氧化硼 (BO) 以及多晶钻石复合材料。此外,材料科学的进步正在推动新型超硬陶瓷和奈米结构材料的开发,目标是在价格、化学反应性和热稳定性方面超越天然钻石。
根据中国工具机工具工业协会超硬材料分会预测,2023年我国工业超硬材料产业总产值预计将达到155.3亿元,年增5.07%;2024年将达到163.2亿元,2025年将达171.5亿元。
切割、钻孔和研磨应用的需求不断增加
超硬材料无与伦比的硬度和耐磨性对于工业加工、切割、钻孔和研磨过程至关重要。采矿、建筑和重工业等行业都依赖立方氮化硼 (c-BN) 和人造钻石刀具,因为它们在加工硬质合金、陶瓷和复合材料时具有卓越的精度和效率。这些材料对于满足日益增长的经济实惠、可靠且耐用的刀具解决方案的需求至关重要,因为它们能够延长刀具寿命、减少停机时间并提高整体生产率。此外,随着全球基础设施和製造业活动的兴起,超硬材料在工业流程中的使用也越来越普遍。
生产加工成本过高
超硬材料高昂的製造和加工成本是其市场的主要限制因素之一。合成钻石和立方氮化硼 (c-BN) 的生产製程成本高昂,例如化学气相沉积 (CVD) 和高压高温 (HPHT)。这些工艺需要耗费大量的能源、先进的设备和经验丰富的工人。这些高昂的价格对于中小企业来说更难以接受,因为最终产品通常价格更高。此外,将这些材料加工和製造成涂层和精密工具等实用形态的复杂性进一步增加了成本。这阻碍了它们的广泛应用,尤其是在成本至关重要的情况下。
扩大国防和航太领域的应用
对轻质、坚固、高性能零件的需求日益增长,推动了航太和国防工业中超硬材料需求的快速成长。超硬涂层和复合材料可以延长飞机涡轮叶片、引擎零件和国防设备的使用寿命,这些设备必须承受极端高温、应力和腐蚀环境。超硬材料还能实现用于军事装备和下一代飞机的先进合金和复合材料的精密加工。全球国防费用的增加以及更坚固、更省油的飞机的研发,进一步推动了对这些材料的需求。
价格压力和激烈的竞争
老字型大小企业、本土生产商和替代材料供应商之间的激烈竞争给超硬材料市场带来了严重风险。虽然大型跨国公司在研发和高端产品上投入巨资,但中小企业(尤其是新兴市场的中小企业)往往透过提供更便宜的替代品进行价格竞争。因此,价格和利润面临下行压力,尤其是对于工业钻石研磨颗粒等标准产品而言。随着陶瓷复合材料和碳化钨等先进但价格实惠的替代品日益普及,这种威胁进一步加剧。除非製造商能够透过技术或附加价值服务实现差异化,否则就有可能输给竞争对手,导致产业整合和利润率下降。
受新冠疫情影响,硬质合金材料市场既经历了短期的严重衝击,也展现出长期復苏和扩张的潜力。全球停工停产、供应链中断以及采矿、建筑、汽车、航太等产业的工业活动减少,暂时降低了对硬质合金切削刀具、钻头和机械加工刀具的需求。基础设施计划的延迟和资本支出的减少进一步阻碍了硬质合金的应用。这场危机加速了电子和医疗保健产业对自动化、数位化和精密製造的依赖,增加了半导体製造和医疗设备对硬质合金材料的需求。
预计钻石市场在预测期内将达到最大规模
预计钻石领域将在预测期内占据最大的市场占有率,这得益于其广泛的工业应用、无与伦比的韧性和耐磨性。天然和合成钻石广泛用于电子、采矿、建筑、汽车和航太等各行各业的切割、研磨、钻孔和抛光工具。 HPHT(高压高温)和CVD(化学气相沉积)技术使合成钻石的生产更加便捷,因为它们可以根据特定应用进行定制,并减少对天然来源的需求。此外,精密钻石工具在光学、医疗设备和半导体製造领域的应用日益广泛,进一步巩固了其主导地位。
预计温度控管/散热器领域在预测期内的复合年增长率最高
受半导体、航太系统和高性能电子设备对高效散热解决方案日益增长的需求推动,温度控管/散热器细分市场预计将在预测期内实现最高增长率。立方氮化硼和人造钻石等先进材料凭藉其优异的导热性、耐用性和轻量化,正被用作散热器,以满足电子设备、资料中心、电动车等领域日益增长的热负荷。此外,超硬温度控管解决方案的加速普及,加上全球对电子元件小型化的需求以及5G网路、人工智慧运算和电动车的快速发展,正推动该细分市场以最快的速度成长。
预计亚太地区将在预测期内占据最大市场占有率,这得益于其强劲的製造业、快速的工业化以及采矿、电子、汽车和建筑等终端应用行业的成长。中国、印度、日本和韩国等国家是超硬材料的重要消费国,因为大型生产设施对精密加工、切削刀具和研磨机械的需求很高。尤其是中国,在全球人造钻石的生产和出口领域占据主导地位,巩固了其在该地区领先地位。此外,东亚电子和半导体产业的扩张以及南亚基础设施的不断扩张,也巩固了亚太地区的主导地位。
在预测期内,由于电子、可再生能源以及航太和国防领域的快速发展,北美地区预计将出现最高的复合年增长率。尤其是美国,精密加工、半导体製造和国防应用对超硬材料的需求强劲。这种需求是由大量的研发支出和先进的製造技术所驱动的。此外,电动车的普及和 5G 基础设施的发展正在推动对耐磨涂层、温度控管系统和高性能切削刀具的需求。由于越来越重视高效和永续的生产方法,预计北美将在未来几年以最快的速度成长。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Superhard Materials Market is accounted for $6.70 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $10.55 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. Superhard materials are a class of substances characterized by their exceptional hardness, typically defined as having Vickers hardness greater than 40 gigapascals (GPa). These materials are highly prized for their resistance to wear, deformation, and extreme pressures. They include natural diamond, cubic boron nitride (c-BN), and more recent synthetic compounds like boron suboxide (B6O) and polycrystalline diamond composites. Moreover, the development of new superhard ceramics and nanostructured materials is also being fueled by ongoing advances in material science, with the goal of outperforming natural diamond in terms of price, chemical reactivity, and thermal stability.
According to the Superhard Materials Branch of the China Machine Tool and Tool Industry Association, the industrial superhard materials industry in China achieved a total output value of ¥15.53 billion in 2023, an increase of 5.07 percent year-on-year, and is projected to reach ¥16.32 billion in 2024 and ¥17.15 billion in 2025.
Growing need for applications in cutting, drilling, and grinding
Superhard materials' unparalleled hardness and wear resistance make them essential for industrial machining, cutting, drilling, and grinding processes. For great precision and efficiency while working with hard alloys, ceramics, and composites, industries including mining, construction, and heavy manufacturing depend on cubic boron nitride (c-BN) and synthetic diamond tools. These materials are essential for satisfying the rising demand for affordable, dependable, and long-lasting tooling solutions because of their capacity to increase tool life, decrease downtime, and boost overall productivity. Additionally, the use of superhard materials in industrial processes is growing more and more common as global infrastructure and manufacturing activities increase.
Exorbitant expenses for production and processing
The high cost of producing and processing superhard materials is one of the main factors limiting their market. Costly processes like chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) synthesis are used to manufacture synthetic diamonds and cubic boron nitride (c-BN). These processes demand a large amount of energy, sophisticated equipment, and experienced workers. Small and medium-sized businesses find it more difficult to embrace these high prices since they frequently result in pricey final products. Furthermore, the cost is further increased by the intricacy of processing and producing these materials into useful forms, such as coatings or precision tools. This prevents broad adoption, particularly in situations where cost is a concern.
Expanding uses in defence and aerospace
The growing demand for lightweight, robust, and high-performance components is driving tremendous growth in the aerospace and defense industries for superhard materials. Aircraft turbine blades, engine components, and defense equipment that must endure extreme heat, stress, and corrosive conditions can all have their service lives extended by superhard coatings and composites. Superhard materials also make it possible to precisely machine sophisticated alloys and composites that are utilized in military hardware and next-generation aircraft. Moreover, the demand for these materials is being driven by the worldwide increase in defense spending as well as the development of high-strength, fuel-efficient aircraft.
Price pressure and fierce competition
The fierce rivalry between well-established firms, local producers, and suppliers of alternative materials poses serious risks to the superhard materials market. Global giants make significant investments in R&D and high-end products, but smaller businesses frequently fight on price by providing less expensive alternatives, especially in emerging markets. Pricing and margins are under pressure to decline as a result, particularly for standardized goods like industrial diamond abrasives. Furthermore, this threat is heightened by the expanding availability of sophisticated yet affordable substitutes such as ceramic composites and tungsten carbide. Manufacturers run the risk of losing their competitiveness, which could result in industry consolidation and margin erosion, if they are unable to set themselves apart through technology or value-added services.
The market for superhard materials saw both short-term major disruptions and long-term recovery and expansion potential as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The demand for superhard cutting, drilling, and machining tools temporarily decreased as a result of global lockdowns, disruptions in the supply chain, and decreased industrial activity in industries like mining, construction, automotive, and aerospace. Adoption was further hampered by postponed infrastructure projects and lower capital investment. Nonetheless, the crisis bolstered the need for superhard materials in semiconductor manufacturing and medical equipment by speeding up automation, digitization, and reliance on precision manufacturing in electronics and healthcare.
The diamond segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The diamond segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, because of its extensive industrial applications, unmatched toughness, and resilience to wear. Diamonds, both natural and synthetic, are widely employed in cutting, grinding, drilling, and polishing tools in a variety of industries, including electronics, mining, construction, automotive, and aerospace. Because HPHT (High-Pressure High-Temperature) and CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) technologies allow for customization for particular uses and lessen the need for natural sources, synthetic diamond production has further increased accessibility. Moreover, precision diamond tools' increasing application in optics, medical devices, and semiconductor fabrication further solidifies their supremacy.
The thermal management / heat spreaders segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the thermal management / heat spreaders segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, driven by the growing need for effective heat-dissipation solutions in semiconductors, aerospace systems, and high-performance electronics. Because of their remarkable thermal conductivity, durability, and light weight, advanced materials like cubic boron nitride and synthetic diamond are being used as heat spreaders as electronic devices, data centers, and electric vehicles produce increasing heat loads. Additionally, the adoption of superhard thermal management solutions is accelerating, making this the fastest-growing segment due to the global push for electronic component miniaturization, as well as the quick development of 5G networks, AI computing, and electric mobility.
During the forecast period, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, fueled by its robust manufacturing sector, quick industrialization, and growing end-use sectors like mining, electronics, automotive, and construction. Because of their high demand for precision machining, cutting tools, and grinding machinery in large-scale production facilities, nations like China, India, Japan, and South Korea are significant consumers of superhard materials. The production and export of synthetic diamonds worldwide are dominated by China in particular, solidifying the region's position as a leader. Furthermore, Asia-Pacific's dominant market position is maintained by the expanding electronics and semiconductor industries in East Asia as well as the expansion of South Asia's infrastructure.
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, encouraged by the quick developments in the fields of electronics, renewable energy, aerospace, and defense respectively. Strong demand for superhard materials is being seen in the US in particular for precision machining, semiconductor manufacturing, and defense applications. This demand is being driven by significant R&D expenditures and advanced manufacturing technologies. Additionally, the demand for wear-resistant coatings, thermal management systems, and high-performance cutting tools is increasing due to the growing popularity of electric vehicles and the development of 5G infrastructure. In the upcoming years, North America is expected to grow at the fastest rate due to the growing emphasis on high-efficiency, sustainable production methods.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Superhard Materials Market include Saint-Gobain, Funik Ultrahard Material Co. Ltd, Henan Yalong Superhard Materials Co. Ltd, ILJIN Diamond Inc, Anhui HongJing Inc, Sandvik AB, Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc, SF Diamond Co Ltd, Element Six Inc, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Zhongnan Diamond Co., Ltd., Sino-Crystal Diamond Inc, Besco Superabrasives Inc, Seiko Instruments and Tomei Diamonds Inc.
In July 2025, Sandvik Mining and Glencore International AG have expanded an existing partnership to include the Newtrax OEM-agnostic proximity detection and collision avoidance technology, supporting Glencore's ambition to become a leader in safety.
In March 2025, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Electric) and 3M announce an assembler agreement enabling Sumitomo Electric to offer variety of optical fiber connectivity products featuring 3M(TM) Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) Interconnect technology, a high-performance solution to meet scalability needs of next-generation data centers and advanced network architectures.
In October 2024, Saint-Gobain has reached a binding agreement to acquire Kilwaughter, a leading player in facade mortars in the UK and Ireland. It operates well-established and recognized brands including K Rend and K Systems. This transaction will further strengthen Saint-Gobain's offering in the UK and Ireland in light and sustainable construction.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.