The Global Market for Powder Metallurgy Parts is Projected to Reach US$17.5 Billion by 2024
Resurgence in Automobile Production to Drive the Powder
Metallurgy Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA launches comprehensive
analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market size, share and
demand forecasts on the global Powder Metallurgy market. The
global market for Powder Metallurgy Parts is projected to reach US$17.5 billion
by 2024, driven by growth in
automobile production, emergence of new applications and technological
advancements.
Powder metallurgy refers
to technologies and techniques that involve use of wide range of metals, in
their powder form, to form components and materials, enabling material
conservation, cost reduction in machining and uniformity in final products. Increasing
global population, rapid urbanization, changing consumer preferences, economic
growth and consumer willingness and ability to purchase a range of products are
the macro factors driving growth in the powder metallurgy market. Increasing
use in existing applications and emergence of new applications are expected to
drive growth in Powder Metallurgy market in the following years. Technological
advancements in the area are galvanizing this surge in demand, with novel
technologies and materials playing a critical role in the evolution of the
market. Automotive sector represents the largest end-use application market of
powder metallurgy components and powder metals. As such, powder metallurgy as a
technology is becoming an indispensable means in designing and developing next
generation cars, with applications ranging from high-performance gears to
sophisticated fuel cells. Increasing automobile production and rising use of PM
components in automobiles, alongside increasing adoption in other applications
are also driving growth.
Metal
powders are employed in various industries, including automotive,
aerospace, chemical, engineering, pharmaceutical, industrial, and consumer. Powder
metallurgy parts and materials find application in manufacturing any type of
machinery right from common components to precision parts including hard alloy,
instrument parts, diamond-metal composite material, and soft/hard magnetic
material, alongside other applications. In the recent years, demand for powder
metallurgy was driven by improvements and breakthroughs in technology that have
made powder metallurgy highly functional, flexible, and cost-effective.
Development of improved production techniques and better understanding of
processes are galvanizing growth. Technological advancements in Powder Metal
(PM) forging, spray forming, hot isostatic pressing, direct powder rolling,
high temperature vacuum sintering, and metal injection molding are contributing
sizably to market growth. These improved capabilities are resulting in product
innovation, with a range of new components being developed for industries such
as electronics, aerospace, medical, construction & mining and mechanical
engineering.
As stated by the new
market research report on Powder
Metallurgy, Europe represents the largest market worldwide for powder
metallurgy parts. Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing market worldwide,
with a CAGR of 4.8% through the analysis period. Faster economic growth, rising
incomes and growing consumption of a wide range of goods are the major factors
driving growth in the market.
Major players in the market
include Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, American Axle & Manufacturing,
Inc., American Chemet Corp., AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, Carpenter
Technology Corporation, Daido Steel Co., Ltd., Diamet Corporation,
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp., Fine Sinter Co., Ltd., GKN Sinter Metals, Inc.,
Hoeganaes Corp., H.C. Starck GmbH, Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd., Höganäs AB,
JFE Steel Corp., Kennametal, Inc., Kobe Steel, Ltd., Miba AG, Norilsk Nickel,
PMG Holding GmbH, Rio Tinto Metal Powders and Sumitomo Electric Industries,
Ltd. among others.
The research report titled
“Powder
Metallurgy: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global
Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive
review of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other
strategic industry activities of global companies. The report provides market
estimates and projections for Powder Metallurgy in value terms for all major
geographic markets such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France,
Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, and Rest
of World. Segments analyzed in the report include MRI & CT and Ultrasound. The
report also analyzes the global market for Metal Powders in US Dollars for
geographic markets – US and Rest of World. Additionally, the report analyzes
the US market for metal powders in US Dollars and shipments in Tons for major
product segments including Iron & Steel, Stainless Steel, Tungsten,
Aluminum and Others.
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