鉄粉市場の2030年までの予測： タイプ別、グレード別、用途別、エンドユーザー別、地域別の世界分析

Stratistics MRCによると、世界の鉄粉市場は2023年に67億8,000万米ドルを占め、2030年には110億2,000万米ドルに達すると予測され、予測期間中のCAGRは7.2%で成長する見込みです。

鉄粉市場とは、鉄粉の生産、流通、利用に携わる世界の産業を指します。この万能材料は、酸化鉄の還元、溶鉄の微粒化、電気分解などのプロセスを通じて得られます。鉄は多様な産業で無数の重要な用途に使用され、世界市場で汎用性の高い材料となっています。磁性材料の分野では、鉄粉は磁石や磁性製品の製造に使用されます。

国際自動車工業会（OICA）によると、中国は最大の自動車生産国です。2021年には中国だけで2,608万2,220台の自動車が生産されました。

電気自動車の台頭

自動車セクターが持続可能な電動モビリティへとパラダイムシフトを遂げる中、鉄粉の需要が急増しています。鉄粉は、電気モーターや電磁コアを含む電気モーターシステムの部品製造において重要な役割を果たしています。加えて、環境問題への懸念やクリーンエネルギーを推進する政府の取り組みにより、電気自動車が世界的にますます普及しているため、鉄粉を原料とする軟磁性部品など、電気自動車部品の製造における効率的で高性能な材料の必要性が高まっています。

原料価格の変動

鉄粉の製造は鉄鉱石などの原料に大きく依存しており、原料価格の変動は製造コストに直結します。鉄鉱石は、需給動向、地政学的事象、マクロ経済情勢など様々な要因に左右され、これらすべてが価格変動の要因となります。鉄鉱石価格の急騰や急落は、鉄粉メーカーのコスト構造を混乱させ、不透明な利益率と財務リスクの増大につながります。しかし、市場参入企業が鉄粉の安定した競争価格を確保するためには、こうした価格変動を管理することが極めて重要になります。

拡大する建設活動とインフラ整備

鉄粉は建設セクター、特に構造特性を強化した先端材料の開発において極めて重要な役割を果たしています。建設プロジェクトが世界的に拡大するにつれ、鉄粉の需要は、特にコンクリート補強や高強度構造部品の製造などの用途で高まっています。鉄粉を利用した粉末冶金は、耐久性が高く軽量な建設資材の製造に貢献し、近代インフラの進化するニーズに応えています。さらに、鉄粉は汎用性が高いため、コーティング、補強材、その他の建設関連用途に不可欠な要素となっています。

代替技術の進歩

産業が進化するにつれて、特定の用途における従来の鉄粉の優位性を覆すような代替手法や材料が出現する可能性があります。3Dプリンティングや複合材料などの技術は絶え間なく進歩しており、鉄粉に大きく依存する従来の製造工程に代わるものを提供しています。こうした代替技術がより効率的で、コスト効率が高く、環境に優しいことが証明されれば、鉄粉ベースのソリューションから需要が離れる可能性があります。しかし、こうした新興技術に適応し統合する市場の能力が、市場の回復力を左右することになります。

COVID-19の影響：

広範な景気後退は建設活動や製造業の縮小につながり、自動車やインフラなどの分野における鉄粉需要に直接的な影響を与えました。物流の課題や労働力不足などサプライチェーンの混乱が鉄粉の生産と流通を妨げました。パンデミックをめぐる不確実性も建設プロジェクトやインフラ整備の遅れを促し、市場にさらなる影響を与えました。ヘルスケアやエレクトロニクスなど特定のセクターは需要を維持したもの、市場全体は縮小に見舞われました。

予測期間中、電解鉄粉部門が最大となる見込み

電解プロセスによって達成される高い純度により、電解鉄粉セグメントは予測期間を通じて市場の最大シェアを占めています。その純度と制御された特性により、航空宇宙分野と自動車分野でこのタイプの鉄粉の採用が増加しています。さらに、電解鉄粉は特殊な用途で厳しい品質要件を満たすことができ、高度な技術プロセスに適しているため、好ましい選択肢として位置づけられています。

粉末冶金分野は予測期間中に最も高いCAGRが見込まれます。

鉄粉は焼結過程で複雑な形状に成形できるため、高性能部品の製造に不可欠であり、粉末冶金分野は予測期間中に急成長します。産業界が効率性、費用対効果、持続可能な製造方法を追求する中、鉄粉を使用する粉末冶金は理想的なソリューションとして浮上しています。特に自動車産業は、ギアやベアリングなどの部品製造に粉末冶金に依存しており、この分野の大幅な成長に寄与しています。

最大のシェアを占める地域

推定期間を通じて、アジア太平洋地域が市場で最大のシェアを占めています。急速な都市化、急成長するインフラ整備、堅調な製造業が一体となって、冶金、エレクトロニクス、建設など多様な用途で鉄粉の需要に拍車をかけています。この地域の主要プレーヤーである中国は、拡大する鉄鋼および自動車産業を支える鉄粉への飽くなき欲求を持ち、この急増の最前線に立っています。さらに、インドのような新興国も、インフラ・プロジェクトや技術進歩に鉄粉を活用し、成長に大きく貢献しています。

CAGRが最も高い地域：

アジア太平洋地域は予測期間を通じて収益性の高い成長を遂げると予測されます。厳しい環境基準と持続可能な慣行へのコミットメントの高まりにより、各国政府は産業界にクリーン技術を採用するようインセンティブを与えており、鉄粉はこの移行における重要なイネーブラーとして台頭しています。さらに、アジア太平洋地域の研究開発への積極的な取り組みと鉄鋼セクターへの戦略的投資により、アジア太平洋地域は鉄粉市場の世界リーダーとしての地位を確立しています。

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目次

第1章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第2章 序文

• 概要
• ステークホルダー
• 調査範囲
• 調査手法
  • データマイニング
  • データ分析
  • データ検証
  • 調査アプローチ
• 調査ソース
  • 1次調査ソース
  • 2次調査ソース
  • 前提条件

第3章 市場動向分析

• 促進要因
• 抑制要因
• 機会
• 脅威
• アプリケーション分析
• エンドユーザー分析
• 新興市場
• 新型コロナウイルス感染症（COVID-19）の影響

第4章 ポーターのファイブフォース分析

• 供給企業の交渉力
• 買い手の交渉力
• 代替品の脅威
• 新規参入業者の脅威
• 競争企業間の敵対関係

第5章 世界の鉄粉市場：タイプ別

• 電解鉄粉
• アトマイズ鉄粉
• 還元鉄粉
• その他のタイプ

第6章 世界の鉄粉市場：グレード別

• 99.1%以上
• 99.0%

第7章 世界の鉄粉市場：用途別

• 粉末冶金
• 溶接とろう付け
• 金属射出成形
• その他の用途

第8章 世界の鉄粉市場：エンドユーザー別

• 化学薬品
• 塗料とコーティング
• 軟磁性製品
• ヘルスケア
• その他のエンドユーザー

第9章 世界の鉄粉市場：地域別

• 北米
  • 米国
  • カナダ
  • メキシコ
• 欧州
  • ドイツ
  • 英国
  • イタリア
  • フランス
  • スペイン
  • その他欧州
• アジア太平洋地域
  • 日本
  • 中国
  • インド
  • オーストラリア
  • ニュージーランド
  • 韓国
  • その他アジア太平洋地域
• 南米
  • アルゼンチン
  • ブラジル
  • チリ
  • その他南米
• 中東とアフリカ
  • サウジアラビア
  • アラブ首長国連邦
  • カタール
  • 南アフリカ
  • その他中東とアフリカ

第10章 主な発展

• 契約、パートナーシップ、コラボレーション、合弁事業
• 買収と合併
• 新製品の発売
• 事業拡大
• その他の主要戦略

第11章 企業プロファイル

• BASF SE
• ATI Powder Metals
• Crown Ferrous Alloys Pvt Ltd
• Deva Metal Powders Pvt Ltd
• GGP Metalpowder AG
• GKN Sinter Metals
• Hoganas AB
• Industrial Metal Powders（India）Pvt. Ltd
• Ironev Alloys Pvt Ltd
• JFE Steel Corporation
• Jiande Yitong Metal Powder Co., Ltd
• Kobe Steel, Ltd
• Laiwu Iron & Steel Group Powder Metallurgy Co., Ltd
• Rio Tinto Metal Powders
• SCM Metal Products, Inc

List of Tables

• Table 1 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 2 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 3 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Electrolytic Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 4 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Atomized Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 5 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Reduced Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 6 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 7 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Grade (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 8 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By ≥ 99.1% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 9 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By = 99.0% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 10 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 11 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Powder Metallurgy (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 12 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Welding and Brazing (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 13 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Metal Injection Molding (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 14 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 15 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 16 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Chemical (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 17 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 18 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Soft Magnetic Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 19 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 20 Global Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 21 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 22 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 23 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Electrolytic Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 24 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Atomized Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 25 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Reduced Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 26 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 27 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Grade (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 28 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By ≥ 99.1% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 29 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By = 99.0% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 30 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 31 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Powder Metallurgy (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 32 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Welding and Brazing (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 33 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Metal Injection Molding (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 34 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 35 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 36 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Chemical (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 37 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 38 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Soft Magnetic Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 39 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 40 North America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 41 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 42 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 43 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Electrolytic Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 44 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Atomized Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 45 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Reduced Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 46 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 47 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Grade (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 48 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By ≥ 99.1% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 49 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By = 99.0% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 50 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 51 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Powder Metallurgy (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 52 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Welding and Brazing (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 53 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Metal Injection Molding (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 54 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 55 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 56 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Chemical (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 57 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 58 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Soft Magnetic Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 59 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 60 Europe Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 61 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 62 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 63 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Electrolytic Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 64 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Atomized Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 65 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Reduced Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 66 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 67 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Grade (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 68 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By ≥ 99.1% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 69 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By = 99.0% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 70 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 71 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Powder Metallurgy (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 72 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Welding and Brazing (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 73 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Metal Injection Molding (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 74 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 75 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 76 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Chemical (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 77 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 78 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Soft Magnetic Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 79 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 80 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 81 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 82 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 83 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Electrolytic Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 84 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Atomized Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 85 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Reduced Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 86 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 87 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Grade (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 88 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By ≥ 99.1% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 89 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By = 99.0% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 90 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 91 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Powder Metallurgy (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 92 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Welding and Brazing (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 93 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Metal Injection Molding (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 94 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 95 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 96 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Chemical (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 97 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 98 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Soft Magnetic Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 99 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 100 South America Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 101 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 102 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 103 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Electrolytic Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 104 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Atomized Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 105 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Reduced Iron Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 106 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 107 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Grade (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 108 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By ≥ 99.1% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 109 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By = 99.0% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 110 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 111 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Powder Metallurgy (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 112 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Welding and Brazing (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 113 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Metal Injection Molding (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 114 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 115 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 116 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Chemical (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 117 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Paints and Coatings (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 118 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Soft Magnetic Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 119 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 120 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Iron Powder Market is accounted for $6.78 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $11.02 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. The iron powder market refers to the global industry involved in the production, distribution, and utilization of iron powder, which is a finely divided form of elemental iron. This versatile material is derived through processes such as reduction of iron oxide, atomization of molten iron, or electrolysis. It serves as a myriad of essential purposes across diverse industries, making it a versatile material in the global market. In the field of magnetic materials, iron powder is employed in the creation of magnets and magnetic products.

According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (French: Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles) (OICA), China is the largest producer of automobiles. The country alone produced 2,60,82,220 units of vehicles in 2021.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rise in electric vehicles

As the automotive sector undergoes a paradigm shift towards sustainable and electric mobility, the demand for iron powder has surged. Iron powder plays a vital role in the production of components for electric motor systems, including electric motors and electromagnetic cores. Additionally, with EVs becoming increasingly popular globally due to environmental concerns and government initiatives promoting clean energy, the need for efficient and high-performance materials in the manufacturing of electric vehicle components, such as soft magnetic components made from iron powder, has intensified.

Restraint:

Volatility in raw material prices

Iron powder production relies heavily on raw materials such as iron ore, and fluctuations in the prices of these raw materials can directly impact production costs. The iron ore is subject to various factors, including supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical events, and macroeconomic conditions, all of which contribute to price volatility. Sudden spikes or drops in iron ore prices can disrupt the cost structure for iron powder manufacturers, leading to uncertain profit margins and increased financial risks. However, managing these price fluctuations becomes crucial for market participants to ensure stable and competitive pricing of iron powder.

Opportunity:

Growing construction activities and infrastructure development

Iron powder plays a pivotal role in the construction sector, particularly in the development of advanced materials with enhanced structural properties. As construction projects escalate globally, the demand for iron powder intensifies, especially in applications like concrete reinforcement and the production of high-strength structural components. Powder metallurgy, utilizing iron powder, contributes to the creation of durable and lightweight construction materials, meeting the evolving needs of modern infrastructure. Furthermore, the versatility of iron powder makes it an essential element in coatings, reinforcements, and other construction-related applications.

Threat:

Advancements in alternative technologies

As industries evolve, alternative methods and materials may emerge that challenge the traditional dominance of iron powder in certain applications. Technologies such as 3D printing and composite materials are continually advancing, offering alternatives to conventional manufacturing processes that heavily rely on iron powder. If these alternative technologies prove to be more efficient, cost-effective, or environmentally friendly, they may divert demand away from iron powder-based solutions. However, the market's ability to adapt to and integrate these emerging technologies will determine its resilience.

Covid-19 Impact:

The widespread economic slowdown led to reduced construction activities and manufacturing operations, directly influencing the demand for iron powder in sectors such as automotive and infrastructure. Supply chain disruptions, including logistical challenges and workforce shortages, hindered the production and distribution of iron powder. The uncertainty surrounding the pandemic also prompted delays in construction projects and infrastructure development, further impacting the market. While certain sectors like healthcare and electronics maintained demand, the overall market experienced a contraction.

The electrolytic iron powder segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

Due to a high degree of purity achieved through the electrolysis process, Electrolytic Iron Powder segment is dominating the largest share of the market throughout the extrapolated period. The aerospace and automotive sectors are increasingly adopting this type of iron powder due to its purity and controlled properties. Additionally, the ability of electrolytic iron powder to meet stringent quality requirements in specialized applications, coupled with its suitability for advanced technological processes, positions it as a preferred choice.

The powder metallurgy segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Owing to the ability of iron powder to be shaped into intricate and complex forms during the sintering process makes it indispensable for producing high-performance components, Powder Metallurgy segment is growing at a rapid pace during the projection period. As industries strive for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainable manufacturing practices, Powder Metallurgy using iron powder emerges as an ideal solution. The automotive sector, in particular, relies on Powder Metallurgy for the production of components such as gears and bearings, contributing to the segment's substantial growth.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific region commanded the largest share of the market throughout the extrapolated period. Rapid urbanization, burgeoning infrastructure development, and a robust manufacturing sector have collectively fueled the demand for iron powder across diverse applications, such as metallurgy, electronics, and construction. China, as a major player in the region, stands at the forefront of this surge, with its insatiable appetite for iron powder to support its expanding steel and automotive industries. Additionally, emerging economies like India are contributing substantially to the growth, leveraging iron powder in infrastructure projects and technological advancements.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific region is estimated to witness profitable growth throughout the forecast period. Stringent environmental standards and a growing commitment to sustainable practices have prompted governments to incentivize industries to adopt cleaner technologies, and iron powder is emerging as a key enabler in this transition. Furthermore, the region's proactive approach to research and development, coupled with strategic investments in the iron and steel sector, has positioned the Asia Pacific as a global leader in the iron powder market.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Iron Powder market include BASF SE, ATI Powder Metals, Crown Ferrous Alloys Pvt Ltd, Deva Metal Powders Pvt Ltd, GGP Metalpowder AG, GKN Sinter Metals, Hoganas AB, Industrial Metal Powders (India) Pvt. Ltd, Ironev Alloys Pvt Ltd, JFE Steel Corporation, Jiande Yitong Metal Powder Co., Ltd, Kobe Steel, Ltd, Laiwu Iron & Steel Group Powder Metallurgy Co., Ltd, Rio Tinto Metal Powders and SCM Metal Products, Inc.

Key Developments:

In January 2023, JFE Steel completed the acquisition of the ISO 45001 certification, an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, for all of its Japan operations.

In January 2023, Hoganas developed nickel-free powders for component production. The new nickel-free powder can potentially reduce price and the harmful environmental impact.

In March 2022, The Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab (MSAM) at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, has been working closely with Rio Tinto Metal Powders, located in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, to demonstrate that metal Binder Jetting (BJT) Additive Manufacturing can be deployed as a low-cost and reliable alternative to conventional metal part production.

Types Covered:

• Electrolytic Iron Powder
• Atomized Iron Powder
• Reduced Iron Powder
• Other Types

Grades Covered:

• ≥ 99.1%
• = 99.0%

Applications Covered:

• Powder Metallurgy
• Welding and Brazing
• Metal Injection Molding
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:

• Chemical
• Paints and Coatings
• Soft Magnetic Products
• Healthcare
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

• Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

• 2.1 Abstract
• 2.2 Stake Holders
• 2.3 Research Scope
• 2.4 Research Methodology
  • 2.4.1 Data Mining
  • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
  • 2.4.3 Data Validation
  • 2.4.4 Research Approach
• 2.5 Research Sources
  • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Drivers
• 3.3 Restraints
• 3.4 Opportunities
• 3.5 Threats
• 3.6 Application Analysis
• 3.7 End User Analysis
• 3.8 Emerging Markets
• 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

• 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
• 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
• 4.3 Threat of substitutes
• 4.4 Threat of new entrants
• 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Iron Powder Market, By Type

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Electrolytic Iron Powder
• 5.3 Atomized Iron Powder
• 5.4 Reduced Iron Powder
• 5.5 Other Types

6 Global Iron Powder Market, By Grade

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 ≥ 99.1%
• 6.3 = 99.0%

7 Global Iron Powder Market, By Application

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Powder Metallurgy
• 7.3 Welding and Brazing
• 7.4 Metal Injection Molding
• 7.5 Other Applications

8 Global Iron Powder Market, By End User

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Chemical
• 8.3 Paints and Coatings
• 8.4 Soft Magnetic Products
• 8.5 Healthcare
• 8.6 Other End Users

9 Global Iron Powder Market, By Geography

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 North America
  • 9.2.1 US
  • 9.2.2 Canada
  • 9.2.3 Mexico
• 9.3 Europe
  • 9.3.1 Germany
  • 9.3.2 UK
  • 9.3.3 Italy
  • 9.3.4 France
  • 9.3.5 Spain
  • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
• 9.4 Asia Pacific
  • 9.4.1 Japan
  • 9.4.2 China
  • 9.4.3 India
  • 9.4.4 Australia
  • 9.4.5 New Zealand
  • 9.4.6 South Korea
  • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 9.5 South America
  • 9.5.1 Argentina
  • 9.5.2 Brazil
  • 9.5.3 Chile
  • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
• 9.6 Middle East & Africa
  • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 9.6.2 UAE
  • 9.6.3 Qatar
  • 9.6.4 South Africa
  • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

• 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
• 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
• 10.3 New Product Launch
• 10.4 Expansions
• 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

• 11.1 BASF SE
• 11.2 ATI Powder Metals
• 11.3 Crown Ferrous Alloys Pvt Ltd
• 11.4 Deva Metal Powders Pvt Ltd
• 11.5 GGP Metalpowder AG
• 11.6 GKN Sinter Metals
• 11.7 Hoganas AB
• 11.8 Industrial Metal Powders (India) Pvt. Ltd
• 11.9 Ironev Alloys Pvt Ltd
• 11.10 JFE Steel Corporation
• 11.11 Jiande Yitong Metal Powder Co., Ltd
• 11.12 Kobe Steel, Ltd
• 11.13 Laiwu Iron & Steel Group Powder Metallurgy Co., Ltd
• 11.14 Rio Tinto Metal Powders
• 11.15 SCM Metal Products, Inc