Global high-performance alloys market analysis and insights
The global high-performance alloys market estimated at US$8.42 billion in the year 2023 is now projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.15% and reach US$12.58 billion by 2030, driven by increasing demand from industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy, where high-performance alloys are crucial for their exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance properties. With the aerospace industry continually pushing for lighter and more fuel-efficient aircraft, the use of advanced alloys becomes imperative to meet stringent performance requirements. Similarly, the automotive sector is adopting high-performance alloys to reduce vehicle weight, enhance fuel efficiency, and improve overall performance.
Another growth driver is the expanding energy sector, particularly in the development of renewable energy sources. High-performance alloys play a vital role in components used in the production and distribution of clean energy, such as wind turbines and solar panels. Additionally, the growing trend of additive manufacturing or 3D printing is opening new avenues for high-performance alloys, enabling the production of complex and customized components in various industries.
As technological advancements continue to drive innovation in material science, the high-performance alloys market is poised for future growth, with opportunities emerging in emerging applications and industries that prioritize performance, reliability, and sustainability. The constant pursuit of improved material properties and manufacturing processes positions high-performance alloys as key materials for addressing evolving challenges across diverse sectors. As industries continue to prioritize sustainability, high-performance alloys will likely play an increasingly important role in achieving these objectives.
High-performance alloys regional market insights
North American high-performance alloys market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period 2023-2030. This growth can be attributed to the growing adoption of lightweight and high-strength materials, continuous technological advancements, and presence of major alloy manufacturers in the region. United States contributed around 79% of the total North American high-performance alloys market, with a market size of US$2.21 billion in 2023. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Canada and Mexico, each forecast to grow at 4.19% and 3.72% respectively over the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific high-performance alloys market is anticipated to witness an upsurge owing to the rapid industrialization and urbanization in developing countries like China and India. Moreover, the market is being driven by high R&D expenditure by major players, combined with efforts to commercialize high-performance alloys at affordable prices. China is expected to dominate the Asia-Pacific market and reach a market size of US$2.47 billion by 2030.
Within Europe, Germany, France, Italy and the U.K. are the key countries responsible for the significant growth of the regional market. Germany is expected to grow at a fastest CAGR of 4.56% over the forecast period.
Meanwhile, the Middle East & Africa is expected to show limited growth due to the strong presence of under-developed countries in Africa who are still struggling to meet technology standards. However, any growth that the region experiences is expected to come from developing Middle Eastern nations such as Qatar, U.A.E, and Oman due to a similar growth pattern as the Asia Pacific.
Key players
Key players profiled in the report include AMG Critical Materials N.V.; Aperam SA; ATI Inc.; Carpenter Technology Corporation; Constellium SE; Doncasters Group Limited; ERAMET S.A.; Fort Wayne Metals Research Products, LLC; Glencore Plc; H.C. Starck GmbH; Haynes International, Inc.; High Performance Alloys, Inc.; Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Metallurgical Plant Electrostal, JSC; Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd.; Precision Castparts Corp.; Proterial, Ltd.; Sandvik AB; Special Metals Corporation; TimkenSteel Corporation; Universal Stainless & Alloys Inc.; VDM Metals GmbH; VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, among others.
Competitive Landscape
January 11, 2024 – Acerinox announced a part of its strategy on the development and expansion of high-value-added products through investments valued at 67 million euros in VDM Metals, the Acerinox Group division and world leader in this sector. These investments will increase the division’s sales by 15%. These investments will also strengthen integration by allowing the processing of high-performance alloys at the stainless steel manufacturing facilities at Campo de Gibraltar and increasing product range.
October 30, 2023 – Materion Corporation, a global leader in advanced materials solutions, has been awarded a $5 million contract from the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (US-AFRL) to expand its ongoing research and development of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, for beryllium and aluminum-beryllium alloys. Expanding additive manufacturing capabilities for these specialized materials would enable significant advantages in the production and performance of optics structures, guidance systems, and thermal management applications used in defense and aerospace markets.
High-performance alloys market scope
- By product type
- Non-ferrous alloys
- Refractory alloys
- Precious metal alloys
- Super alloys
- Stainless steels
- By alloy type
- Wrought alloy
- Cast alloy
- By application
- Aerospace
- Industrial and manufacturing
- Automotive
- Oil & gas
- Electrical and electronics
- Marine
- Chemical & petrochemical
- Energy and power
- Others
- By region
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East and Africa
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 278 |
| Published | January-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2023-2030 |
| Estimated Market Size in 2023 | US$8.42 billion |
| Forecasted Market Size by 2030 | US$12.58 billion |
| CAGR | 5.15% |
| Regions Covered | North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa |
| Companies Mentioned | AMG Critical Materials N.V.; Aperam SA; ATI Inc.; Carpenter Technology Corporation; Constellium SE; Doncasters Group Limited; ERAMET S.A.; Fort Wayne Metals Research Products, LLC; Glencore Plc; H.C. Starck GmbH; Haynes International, Inc.; High Performance Alloys, Inc.; Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Metallurgical Plant Electrostal, JSC; Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd.; Precision Castparts Corp.; Proterial, Ltd.; Sandvik AB; Special Metals Corporation; TimkenSteel Corporation; Universal Stainless & Alloys Inc.; VDM Metals GmbH; VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, among others. |
The research report provides a comprehensive review of market trends (Technology, Product and Application analysis), market growth drivers, PEST Analysis (Political, Economic, Social and Technological Analysis) Market growth inhibitors, and strategic industry activities and SWOT Analysis of key players in the market. The report provides market estimates and forecast for geographic markets such as the North America (United States, Canada, Mexico and Rest of North America), South America (Brazil, Argentina Chile Colombia Peru Venezuela Ecuador and Rest of South America), Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Russia, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Portugal and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Middle East (Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, UAE, Israel, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Rest of Middle East) & Africa.
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