軟磁性材料の市場レポート：材料、用途、最終用途、地域別、2024～2032年

世界の軟磁性材料の市場規模は2023年に318億米ドルに達しました。今後、市場は2032年までに610億米ドルに達し、2024～2032年の間に7.3％の成長率（CAGR）を示すと予想されます。この市場は、電気自動車やハイブリッド車に対する需要の増加、再生可能エネルギーインフラの開拓、最近の技術動向に後押しされ、アジア太平洋で大幅に拡大しており、イノベーションと持続可能性に対する課題と可能性の両方をもたらしています。

軟磁性材料の市場分析

主要市場促進要因：電気自動車やハイブリッド車の普及が軟磁性材料の需要を大きく牽引しています。さらに、再生可能エネルギーインフラへの投資の増加、エレクトロニクスと通信の急速な向上が軟磁性材料の市場の成長を後押ししています。

主要市場動向：電気機器の効率を高める高品位で超薄型の電磁鋼板の絶え間ない技術革新は、軟磁性材料の市場の主要動向の一つです。そのほか、産業用途の自動化・ロボット化へのシフトが進んでおり、モーターやセンサーにおける高度な軟磁性材料の需要が増加していることが市場シェアを強化しています。

地理的動向：アジア太平洋は、急速な工業化、都市化、自動車・電子機器製造への多額の投資によって市場を独占しています。その他の中東・アフリカも、再生可能エネルギー源の採用増加や電気自動車技術の進歩により成長を遂げています。

競合情勢：軟磁性材料業界の主要市場参入企業には、Arnold Magnetic Technologies、Daido Steel Co.Ltd.、GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GmbH、Hitachi Ltd.、Mate Co.Ltd.、Toshiba Materials Co Ltd（Toshiba Corporation）、Vacuumschmelze GmbH &Co KGなど多数あります。

課題と機会：高い生産コストと継続的な技術進歩の必要性が、軟磁性材料業界にとっての課題となっています。しかし、エネルギー効率や再生可能エネルギーの導入を促進する規制政策や、新興技術における製品用途の拡大は、軟磁性材料企業に新たな成長機会をもたらしています。

軟磁性材料の市場動向

自動車産業における需要の増加

軟磁性材料の市場の最新レポートによると、自動車業界は電気自動車やハイブリッド車の採用が増加し、変革期を迎えています。2023年には世界中で約1,400万台の電気自動車が新規登録され、道路を走る自動車の総数は4,000万台に増加します。それはさておき、2023年の電気自動車販売台数は前年比35％増加しました。軟磁性材料は、電気モーターや変圧器、電気自動車やハイブリッドカーに搭載されるその他の部品の効率的な動作に重要な役割を果たしています。さらに、自動車メーカーは厳しい排ガス規制や、より環境に優しい選択肢を求める消費者の要望に応えようと努力しており、その結果、電気ドライブトレインの性能と効率を高めるために軟磁性材料の利用が高まっています。さらに、磁性材料の進歩は、次世代の電気自動車（EV）に不可欠な、よりコンパクトで強力なモーターの開発にも貢献しています。

再生可能エネルギーの拡大

再生可能エネルギー事業は、持続可能で環境に優しいエネルギー源に対する世界の需要に後押しされ、急速に拡大しています。例えば、欧州連合（EU）の最終エネルギー消費量に占める再生可能エネルギーの割合は、2021年から1ポイント以上上昇し、2022年には23％となります。EUの2030年再生可能エネルギー目標は42.5%です。軟磁性材料は、さまざまな再生可能エネルギー発電システム、特に風力タービン発電機やソーラー・インバーターに不可欠な部品です。これらの材料は、効率的なエネルギー変換と貯蔵に不可欠であり、再生可能エネルギーのインフラ整備に欠かせないものとなっています。さらに、再生可能エネルギー技術における継続的な技術の進歩は、これらのシステムの効率と費用対効果を高め続けており、軟磁性材料の市場のシェアをさらに拡大しています。

エレクトロニクスと通信の進歩

スマートフォン、タブレット、ノートパソコン、ウェアラブルデバイスなどのコンシューマーエレクトロニクスは、コンパクトで電力効率の高い設計のため、高効率の磁性部品を必要とします。現在の軟磁性材料の市場の展望では、インダクタ、トランス、電力管理と信号処理に不可欠なその他の部品にこれらの材料が使用されていることが強調されています。さらに、第5世代（5G）ネットワークの展開を含む通信インフラの拡大により、高性能と信頼性を確保するために基地局、アンテナ、その他の通信機器に高度な磁性材料の使用が必要となり、軟磁性材料の市場の規模拡大に寄与しています。さらに、電子部品の小型化の動向は、より高いエネルギー効率の必要性と相まって、軟磁性材料の技術革新を促進し、より小型、軽量、高効率なデバイスの開発を可能にしています。

軟磁性材料の市場セグメンテーション

IMARC Groupは、市場の各セグメントにおける主要動向の分析と、2024～2032年までの世界、地域、国レベルの予測を提供しています。当レポートでは、市場を材料、用途、最終用途に基づいて分類しています。

材料別内訳

電気鋼が市場シェアの大半を占める

本レポートでは、市場を材料別に詳細に区分・分析しています。これにはコバルト、鉄、ニッケル、電気鋼、その他が含まれます。報告書によると、電気鋼が最大のセグメントを占めています。

ケイ素鋼や変圧器鋼としても知られる電気鋼は、その優れた磁気特性と電気機器への広範な応用により、軟磁性材料の市場シェアの大半を占めています。このタイプの鋼は、高透磁率と低保磁力を持つように特別に設計されており、様々な電気・電子機器に不可欠な部品であるトランス、インダクタ、モータに使用するのに理想的です。さらに、磁場を効率的に伝導し、エネルギー損失を低減する電気鋼の能力は、製品の性能と効率の向上を目指すメーカーにとって好ましい選択肢となっています。

用途別内訳

モーターが業界最大シェア

本レポートでは、用途別の市場の詳細な区分と分析も行っています。これにはモーター、変圧器、オルタネーター、その他が含まれます。報告書によると、モーターが最大の市場シェアを占めています。

最新の軟磁性材料の市場レポートで強調されているように、モーターは自動車、産業機械、民生用電子機器を含む様々な産業で幅広く使用されているため、このセグメントを支配しています。軟磁性材料は、磁束を強化し、エネルギー損失を最小限に抑え、全体的な効率を向上させる能力があるため、モーター用途では非常に重要です。さらに、電気自動車やハイブリッド車への移行により、最適な性能を発揮するために軟磁性材料に大きく依存する電気モーターの需要が大幅に増加しています。さらに、ロボット工学、オートメーション、暖房・換気・空調（HVAC）システムなどの産業用途では、卓越した運用を確保するために効率的で信頼性の高いモーターが必要とされています。

最終用途別内訳

市場セグメンテーションでは電気・電子が主要セグメントを占める

本レポートでは、市場を最終用途別に詳細に区分・分析しています。これには、自動車、電気・電子、通信、エネルギー・電力、その他が含まれます。報告書によると、電気・電子セグメントが最大のセグメントを占めています。

電気・電子セグメントが最大の市場シェアを占めているのは、幅広い電子機器や電気システムにこれらの材料が広く使用されていることを反映しています。軟磁性材料は、トランス、インダクター、センサー、その他現代のエレクトロニクスの基幹をなす様々な部品の機能性に不可欠です。これらの材料は、スマートフォン、タブレット、ノートパソコン、ウェアラブル・技術などの機器の小型化と機能強化を可能にします。さらに、発電、送電、配電システムの効率は、使用される軟磁性材料の品質に大きく依存しています。さらに、スマートホームデバイス、再生可能エネルギーソリューション、高度通信インフラに対する需要の高まりが、これらの材料の重要性をさらに際立たせています。

地域別内訳

アジア太平洋が市場をリードし、最大のシェアを占める軟磁性材料の市場

また、北米（米国、カナダ）、アジア太平洋（中国、日本、インド、韓国、オーストラリア、インドネシア、その他）、欧州（ドイツ、フランス、英国、イタリア、スペイン、ロシア、その他）、ラテンアメリカ（ブラジル、メキシコ、その他）、中東・アフリカを含む主要地域市場についても包括的に分析しています。同レポートによると、アジア太平洋が軟磁性材料の最大地域市場となっています。

最近の軟磁性材料の市場予測によると、アジア太平洋は、強固な産業基盤、急速な経済成長、インフラ整備への多額の投資により、支配的な地域となっています。中国、日本、韓国、インドなどの国々は、技術進歩と工業生産の最前線にあり、軟磁性材料の重要な消費者となっています。これに加えて、アジア太平洋では自動車産業が急成長しており、特に電気自動車（EV）製造の急増が軟磁性材料の需要を高めています。さらに、この地域はエレクトロニクス製造業が盛んで、民生用電子機器製品、産業機械、通信機器などを数多く生産していることも、市場の成長をさらに後押ししています。

競合情勢

市場調査レポートは、市場の競合情勢についても包括的に分析しています。主要企業の詳細プロファイルも提供しています。軟磁性材料業界の主要な市場参入企業には、Arnold Magnetic Technologies、Daido Steel Co.Ltd.、GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GmbH、Hitachi Ltd.、Mate Co.Ltd.、Toshiba Materials Co Ltd（Toshiba Corporation）、Vacuumschmelze GmbH &Co KGなどがあります。

（なお、これは主要参入企業の一部一覧であり、完全なリストは報告書に記載されている）。

軟磁性材料の大手企業は、市場での地位を維持・強化するため、さまざまな戦略的取り組みを積極的に進めています。これらの企業は、軟磁性材料の性能特性を革新し強化するために、研究開発（R&D）に多額の投資を行っています。また、コスト効率を高め、世界の需要の高まりに対応するため、生産能力を拡大し、製造プロセスを最適化しています。さらに、この地域の急速な工業化と都市化を利用するため、地理的な足跡を拡大しています。このほか、大手企業は市場での地位を固め、新技術を獲得し、新しい市場セグメントに参入するために、M&Aを推進しています。

軟磁性材料の市場ニュース

2023年3月：日本の鉄鋼メーカーであるDaido Steelは、52億円（3,958万米ドル）を投じて知多第2工場に特殊溶解設備2基を新設すると発表しました。これにより、同社の高級鋼の生産能力を増強し、半導体製造装置におけるこれらの鋼の需要増に対応します。

2023年10月：GKN Powder MetallurgyとSchaeffler AGは、欧州と北米における永久磁石産業のさらなる発展に向けた共同コミットメントを発表しました。

本レポートで扱う主要質問

• 2023年の世界の軟磁性材料の市場の市場規模は？
• 2024～2032年における軟磁性材料の市場の世界市場成長率は？
• 軟磁性材料の市場の世界市場を牽引する主要因は何か
• 世界の軟磁性材料の市場に対するCOVID-19の影響は？
• 世界の軟磁性材料の市場の材料別内訳は？
• 世界の軟磁性材料の市場の用途別内訳は？
• 軟磁性材料の市場の世界における最終用途別内訳は？
• 軟磁性材料の市場の世界における主要地域は？
• 軟磁性材料の市場の世界における主要参入企業は？

目次

第1章 序文

第2章 調査範囲と調査手法

• 調査の目的
• ステークホルダー
• データソース
  • 一次情報
  • 二次情報
• 市場推定
  • ボトムアップアプローチ
  • トップダウンアプローチ
• 調査手法

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 イントロダクション

• 概要
• 主要業界動向

第5章 世界の軟磁性材料市場

• 市場概要
• 市場実績
• COVID-19の影響
• 市場予測

第6章 市場内訳：材料別

• コバルト
• 鉄
• ニッケル
• 電気鋼
• その他

第7章 市場内訳：用途別

• モーター
• トランスフォーマー
• オルタネーター
• その他

第8章 市場内訳：最終用途別

• 自動車
• 電気・電子
• 通信
• エネルギーと電力
• その他

第9章 市場内訳：地域別

• 北米
  • 米国
  • カナダ
• アジア太平洋
  • 中国
  • 日本
  • インド
  • 韓国
  • オーストラリア
  • インドネシア
  • その他
• 欧州
  • ドイツ
  • フランス
  • 英国
  • イタリア
  • スペイン
  • ロシア
  • その他
• ラテンアメリカ
  • ブラジル
  • メキシコ
  • その他
• 中東・アフリカ
  • 市場動向
  • 市場内訳：国別
  • 市場予測

第10章 SWOT分析

• 概要
• 強み
• 弱み
• 機会
• 脅威

第11章 バリューチェーン分析

第12章 ポーターのファイブフォース分析

• 概要
• 買い手の交渉力
• 供給企業の交渉力
• 競合の程度
• 新規参入業者の脅威
• 代替品の脅威

第13章 価格分析

第14章 競合情勢

• 市場構造
• 主要企業
• 主要企業のプロファイル
  • Arnold Magnetic Technologies
  • Daido Steel
  • GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GmbH
  • Hitachi Ltd.
  • Mate co. ltd.
  • Meyer Sintermetall AG
  • SG Technologies
  • Steward Advanced Materials
  • Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.
  • Toshiba Materials Co Ltd（Toshiba Corporation）
  • Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co KG

List of Figures

• Figure 1: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
• Figure 2: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2018-2023
• Figure 3: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 4: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Breakup by Material (in %), 2023
• Figure 5: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2023
• Figure 6: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Breakup by End Use (in %), 2023
• Figure 7: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
• Figure 8: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Cobalt) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 9: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Cobalt) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 10: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Iron) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 11: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Iron) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 12: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Nickel) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 13: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Nickel) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 14: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Electric Steel) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 15: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Electric Steel) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 16: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Other Materials) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 17: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Other Materials) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 18: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Motors) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 19: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Motors) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 20: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Transformers) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 21: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Transformers) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 22: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Alternators) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 23: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Alternators) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 24: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Other Applications) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 25: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 26: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Automotive) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 27: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Automotive) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 28: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Electrical and Electronics) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 29: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Electrical and Electronics) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 30: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Telecommunication) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 31: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Telecommunication) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 32: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Energy and Power) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 33: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Energy and Power) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 34: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Other End Uses) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 35: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials (Other End Uses) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 36: North America: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 37: North America: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 38: United States: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 39: United States: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 40: Canada: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 41: Canada: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 42: Asia-Pacific: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 43: Asia-Pacific: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 44: China: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 45: China: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 46: Japan: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 47: Japan: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 48: India: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 49: India: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 50: South Korea: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 51: South Korea: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 52: Australia: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 53: Australia: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 54: Indonesia: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 55: Indonesia: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 56: Others: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 57: Others: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 58: Europe: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 59: Europe: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 60: Germany: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 61: Germany: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 62: France: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 63: France: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 64: United Kingdom: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 65: United Kingdom: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 66: Italy: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 67: Italy: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 68: Spain: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 69: Spain: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 70: Russia: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 71: Russia: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 72: Others: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 73: Others: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 74: Latin America: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 75: Latin America: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 76: Brazil: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 77: Brazil: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 78: Mexico: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 79: Mexico: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 80: Others: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 81: Others: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 82: Middle East and Africa: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 83: Middle East and Africa: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2023
• Figure 84: Middle East and Africa: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 85: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Industry: SWOT Analysis
• Figure 86: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Industry: Value Chain Analysis
• Figure 87: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

List of Tables

• Table 1: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
• Table 2: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Material (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Table 3: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Table 4: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Table 5: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million US$), 2024-2032
• Table 6: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Competitive Structure
• Table 7: Global: Soft Magnetic Materials Market: Key Players

The global soft magnetic materials market size reached US$ 31.8 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach US$ 61.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% during 2024-2032. The market is being pushed by increased demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, developing renewable energy infrastructure, and recent technological developments, with considerable expansion in Asia-Pacific, bringing both challenges and possibilities for innovation and sustainability.

Soft Magnetic Materials Market Analysis:

Major Market Drivers: The increasing adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles is significantly driving the demand for soft magnetic materials. Furthermore, increasing investment in renewable energy infrastructure, as well as rapid improvements in electronics and telecommunications, are driving the soft magnetic materials market growth.

Key Market Trends: Continuous innovation in high-grade and ultra-thin electric steel, which is enhancing the efficiency of electrical devices, is one of the major soft magnetic materials market trends. Aside from that, the ongoing shift towards automation and robotics in industrial applications, which is increasing the demand for advanced soft magnetic materials in motors and sensors, is strengthening the market share.

Geographical Trends: Asia-Pacific dominates the market, driven by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and significant investments in automotive and electronics manufacturing. Other regions are also experiencing growth because of the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources and advancements in electric vehicle technology.

Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market players in the soft magnetic materials industry include Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Daido Steel Co. Ltd., GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GmbH, Hitachi Ltd., Mate Co. ltd., Meyer Sintermetall AG, SG Technologies, Steward Advanced Materials, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., Toshiba Materials Co Ltd (Toshiba Corporation), Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co KG., among many others.

Challenges and Opportunities: High production costs and the need for continuous technological advancements pose challenges for the soft magnetic material industry. However, regulatory policies promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption and expanding product applications in emerging technologies are providing new growth opportunities for the soft magnetic material companies.

Soft Magnetic Materials Market Trends:

Increasing Demand in Automotive Industry

According to the latest soft magnetic materials market report, the automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the increasing adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles. 2023 saw the registration of about 14 million new electric cars worldwide, increasing the total number of automobiles on the road to 40 million. Aside from that, electric car sales in 2023 increased by 35 percent year on year. Soft magnetic materials serve an important role in the effective operation of electric motors, transformers, and other components found in electric and hybrid cars. Furthermore, automakers are striving to meet stringent emission regulations and consumer demand for more environmentally friendly options, resulting in the heightened utilization of soft magnetic materials for enhancing the performance and efficiency of electric drivetrains. Additionally, advancements in magnetic materials are also contributing to the development of more compact and powerful motors, which are crucial for the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs).

Expansion of Renewable Energy

The renewable energy business is expanding rapidly, propelled by a global demand for sustainable and ecologically favorable energy sources. For example, the share of renewables in the European Union's (EU) final energy consumption climbed by more than one percentage point from 2021 to 23% in 2022. The bloc's 2030 renewable energy objective is 42.5%. Soft magnetic materials are essential components in various renewable energy systems, particularly in wind turbine generators and solar inverters. These materials are crucial for efficient energy conversion and storage, making them indispensable in the development of renewable energy infrastructure. Additionally, ongoing technological advancements in renewable energy technologies, which continue to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of these systems, are further expanding the soft magnetic materials market share.

Advancements in Electronics and Telecommunication

Consumer electronics, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and wearable devices, require highly efficient magnetic components for their compact and power-efficient designs. The current soft magnetic materials market outlook highlights the use of these materials in inductors, transformers, and other components essential for power management and signal processing. Moreover, the expansion of telecommunication infrastructure, including the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) networks, which necessitates the use of advanced magnetic materials in base stations, antennas, and other communication equipment to ensure high performance and reliability, is contributing to the soft magnetic materials market size. Additionally, the trend towards miniaturization of electronic components, coupled with the need for higher energy efficiency, is driving innovation in soft magnetic materials, enabling the development of smaller, lighter, and more efficient devices.

Soft Magnetic Materials Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on material, application, and end use.

Breakup by Material:

Cobalt

Iron

Nickel

Electric Steel

Others

Electric steel accounts for the majority of the market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the material. This includes cobalt, iron, nickel, electric steel, and others. According to the report, electric steel represented the largest segment.

Electric steel, also known as silicon steel or transformer steel, holds the majority of the soft magnetic materials market share due to its superior magnetic properties and widespread application in electrical devices. This type of steel is specially engineered to have high permeability and low coercivity, making it ideal for use in transformers, inductors, and motors, which are essential components in various electrical and electronic devices. Furthermore, the ability of electric steel to efficiently conduct magnetic fields and reduce energy losses makes it a preferred choice for manufacturers aiming to enhance the performance and efficiency of their products.

Breakup by Application:

Motors

Transformers

Alternators

Others

Motors holds the largest share of the industry

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes motors, transformers, alternators, and others. According to the report, motors accounted for the largest market share.

Motors are dominating this segment, as highlighted in the latest soft magnetic materials market report, because of their extensive use across various industries, including automotive, industrial machinery, and consumer electronics. Soft magnetic materials are critical in motor applications due to their ability to enhance magnetic flux, minimize energy losses, and improve overall efficiency. Additionally, the transition towards electric and hybrid vehicles has significantly increased the demand for electric motors, which rely heavily on soft magnetic materials for optimal performance. Furthermore, industrial applications such as robotics, automation, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems require efficient and reliable motors to ensure operational excellence.

Breakup by End Use:

Automotive

Electrical and Electronics

Telecommunication

Energy and Power

Others

Electrical and electronics represents the leading market segment

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use. This includes automotive, electrical and electronics, telecommunication, energy and power, and others. According to the report, electrical and electronics represented the largest segment.

The electrical and electronics sector represents the largest market share, reflecting the pervasive use of these materials in a wide array of electronic devices and electrical systems. Soft magnetic materials are integral to the functionality of transformers, inductors, sensors, and various other components that form the backbone of modern electronics. These materials enable the miniaturization and enhancement of devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and wearable technology. Furthermore, the efficiency of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems is heavily reliant on the quality of soft magnetic materials used. Additionally, the growing demand for smart home devices, renewable energy solutions, and advanced telecommunication infrastructure further underscores the importance of these materials.

Breakup by Region:

North America

United States

Canada

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

India

South Korea

Australia

Indonesia

Others

Europe

Germany

France

United Kingdom

Italy

Spain

Russia

Others

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Others

Middle East and Africa

Asia-Pacific leads the market, accounting for the largest soft magnetic materials market share

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia-Pacific represents the largest regional market for soft magnetic materials.

Based on the recent soft magnetic materials market forecast, Asia-Pacific is the dominant region due to its robust industrial base, rapid economic growth, and substantial investments in infrastructure development. Countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and India are at the forefront of technological advancements and industrial production, making them significant consumers of soft magnetic materials. Besides this, the burgeoning automotive industry in Asia-Pacific, particularly the surge in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, has amplified the demand for these materials. Additionally, the region's strong presence in the electronics manufacturing sector, producing a vast array of consumer electronics, industrial machinery, and telecommunication equipment, is further driving the market growth.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the major market players in the soft magnetic materials industry include Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Daido Steel Co. Ltd., GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GmbH, Hitachi Ltd., Mate Co. ltd., Meyer Sintermetall AG, SG Technologies, Steward Advanced Materials, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., Toshiba Materials Co Ltd (Toshiba Corporation) and Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co KG.

(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

Leading soft magnetic materials companies are actively pursuing a range of strategic initiatives to maintain and strengthen their market positions. These players are heavily investing in research and development (R&D) to innovate and enhance the performance characteristics of soft magnetic materials. Additionally, companies are also expanding their production capacities and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve cost efficiency and meet the growing global demand. Moreover, they are expanding their geographic footprint to capitalize on the rapid industrialization and urbanization in the region. Besides this, mergers and acquisitions are being pursued by major players to consolidate market positions, acquire new technologies, and enter new market segments.

Soft Magnetic Materials Market News:

In March 2023: Daido Steel, a Japan-based steel producer, has announced that it will invest JPY 5.2 billion ($ 39.58 million) to construct two new special melting facilities at its Chita No.2 plant. This will increase the company's production capacity for high-grade steel to meet the increasing demand for these steel in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

In October 2023: GKN Powder Metallurgy and Schaeffler AG announced a joint commitment to further the development of permanent magnet industry in Europe and North America.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

• 1. What was the size of the global soft magnetic materials market in 2023?
• 2. What is the expected growth rate of the global soft magnetic materials market during 2024-2032?
• 3. What are the key factors driving the global soft magnetic materials market?
• 4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global soft magnetic materials market?
• 5. What is the breakup of the global soft magnetic materials market based on the material?
• 6. What is the breakup of the global soft magnetic materials market based on the application?
• 7. What is the breakup of the global soft magnetic materials market based on the end use?
• 8. What are the key regions in the global soft magnetic materials market?
• 9. Who are the key players/companies in the global soft magnetic materials market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

• 2.1 Objectives of the Study
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Data Sources
  • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
  • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
• 2.4 Market Estimation
  • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
• 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Soft Magnetic Materials Market

• 5.1 Market Overview
• 5.2 Market Performance
• 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
• 5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Material

• 6.1 Cobalt
  • 6.1.1 Market Trends
  • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
• 6.2 Iron
  • 6.2.1 Market Trends
  • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
• 6.3 Nickel
  • 6.3.1 Market Trends
  • 6.3.2 Market Forecast
• 6.4 Electric Steel
  • 6.4.1 Market Trends
  • 6.4.2 Market Forecast
• 6.5 Others
  • 6.5.1 Market Trends
  • 6.5.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Application

• 7.1 Motors
  • 7.1.1 Market Trends
  • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
• 7.2 Transformers
  • 7.2.1 Market Trends
  • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
• 7.3 Alternators
  • 7.3.1 Market Trends
  • 7.3.2 Market Forecast
• 7.4 Others
  • 7.4.1 Market Trends
  • 7.4.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by End Use

• 8.1 Automotive
  • 8.1.1 Market Trends
  • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
• 8.2 Electrical and Electronics
  • 8.2.1 Market Trends
  • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
• 8.3 Telecommunication
  • 8.3.1 Market Trends
  • 8.3.2 Market Forecast
• 8.4 Energy and Power
  • 8.4.1 Market Trends
  • 8.4.2 Market Forecast
• 8.5 Others
  • 8.5.1 Market Trends
  • 8.5.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Region

• 9.1 North America
  • 9.1.1 United States
    • 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.1.2 Canada
    • 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
• 9.2 Asia-Pacific
  • 9.2.1 China
    • 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.2 Japan
    • 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.3 India
    • 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.4 South Korea
    • 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.5 Australia
    • 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.6 Indonesia
    • 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.7 Others
    • 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
• 9.3 Europe
  • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.2 France
    • 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.3 United Kingdom
    • 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.4 Italy
    • 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.6 Russia
    • 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.7 Others
    • 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
• 9.4 Latin America
  • 9.4.1 Brazil
    • 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4.2 Mexico
    • 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4.3 Others
    • 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
• 9.5 Middle East and Africa
  • 9.5.1 Market Trends
  • 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
  • 9.5.3 Market Forecast

10 SWOT Analysis

• 10.1 Overview
• 10.2 Strengths
• 10.3 Weaknesses
• 10.4 Opportunities
• 10.5 Threats

11 Value Chain Analysis

12 Porters Five Forces Analysis

• 12.1 Overview
• 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
• 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
• 12.4 Degree of Competition
• 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
• 12.6 Threat of Substitutes

13 Price Analysis

14 Competitive Landscape

• 14.1 Market Structure
• 14.2 Key Players
• 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
  • 14.3.1 Arnold Magnetic Technologies
    • 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.2 Daido Steel
    • 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.2.3 Financials
    • 14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.3 GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GmbH
    • 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.4 Hitachi Ltd.
    • 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.4.3 Financials
    • 14.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.5 Mate co. ltd.
    • 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.6 Meyer Sintermetall AG
    • 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.7 SG Technologies
    • 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.8 Steward Advanced Materials
    • 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.9 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.
    • 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.9.3 Financials
    • 14.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.10 Toshiba Materials Co Ltd (Toshiba Corporation)
    • 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.11 Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co KG
    • 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio