Global Technical Ceramics Market, Forecast to 2023
Global Technical Ceramics Market, Forecast to 2023
Ceramic Powders are a Critical Part of the Industry Value Chain
09-May-2019
Global
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Description
Fabrication of technical ceramics is a complex multi-stage process. Whilst there are other ways to produce finished parts, sintering of ceramic powder remains the dominant process. In most cases, the powder producer and part fabricator are distinct, so powder producers are a critical part of the overall industry value chain.
Often, the fabrication of finished parts receives most attention, and the critical role played by powder preparation can be overlooked. This study by Frost & Sullivan addresses that issue, by quantifying the growth potential in the technical ceramics market for powder producers.
The focus of this global analysis on technical ceramics is to quantify the growth opportunities for each powder chemistry. The key chemistries included are: alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, silicon nitride (including SiAlONs) and boron-based ceramics (boron carbide and boron nitride). Other oxide ceramics include mixed oxides such as forsterite. Other non-oxide ceramics includes materials such as aluminium nitride.
As is the case for many other materials, the efficient use of natural resources is becoming an increasingly important concern. This has been highlighted in recent years by supply issues for materials such as zircon and even for pure silica sand.
The efficient use of resources is developing in many ways in the technical ceramics industry. One is the development of additive manufacturing, which reduces waste by removing the need for machining of the final part. Another is the exploration of new sources of raw materials. Several innovative projects are underway to extract ceramic raw materials from the waste streams of other industries.
A feature of many ceramic powders is that, even within a single product type (alumina or silicon carbide for example), there is a very wide range of grades available. The price difference between the most commoditised grades, and the most speciality grades, can be more than 1:20. Growth in demand for the most high-end grades therefore has a disproportionately large effect on revenue growth.
Defining what is a technical ceramic application, and what is not, can vary from one company to another. For example some companies are more likely than others to include certain refractory materials, such as kiln furniture, within "technical ceramics." The study states which of these markets is included within scope for each material.
Technical ceramics are used in a wide range of applications. The main markets include electrical equipment, industrial machinery, automotive, oil gas & chemicals, the energy industry, and medical devices & implants.
Author: Brian Balmer
Table of Contents
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
CEO’s Perspective
Market Definitions
Market Definitions (continued)
Supply Chain and Route to Market Trends
Supply Chain and Route to Market Trends (continued)
Key Questions this Study will Answer
Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics Explained
Market Dynamics Explained (continued)
Market Dynamics Explained (continued)
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Volume Forecast
Volume and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Percent Revenue Forecast by Product Type
Percent Volume Forecast by Product Type
Revenue and Volume Forecast Discussion by Product Type
Revenue and Volume Forecast Discussion by Product Type (continued)
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment
Competitive Factors and Assessment (continued)
Product Matrix
Product Matrix (continued)
Product Matrix (continued)
Summary of Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 1—Smart Multi-Material Concepts
Growth Opportunity 2—Diversification
Growth Opportunity 3—Process Technology
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Alumina Segment—Introduction
Alumina Segment—Drivers and Restraints
Alumina Segment—Drivers
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Alumina Segment—Restraints
Restraints Explained
Revenue and Volume Forecast
Alumina Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dynamics—Discussion
Supply Chain Dynamics—Discussion (continued)
Alumina Segment—Competitive Structure
Zirconia Segment—Introduction
Zirconia Segment—Drivers and Restraints
Zirconia Segment—Drivers
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Zirconia Segment—Restraints
Restraints Explained
Revenue and Volume Forecast
Zirconia Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dynamics—Discussion
Zirconia Segment—Competitive Structure
Other Oxide Ceramics Segment—Introduction
Revenue and Volume Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion
Other Oxide Ceramics Supply Chain
Other Oxide Ceramics Segment—Competitive Structure
Silicon Carbide Segment—Introduction
Silicon Carbide Segment—Drivers and Restraints
Silicon Carbide Segment—Drivers
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Silicon Carbide Segment—Restraints
Restraints Explained
Restraints Explained (continued)
Revenue and Volume Forecast
Silicon Carbide Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dynamics—Discussion
Silicon Carbide Segment—Competitive Structure
Silicon Nitride Segment—Introduction
Silicon Nitride Segment—Drivers and Restraints
Silicon Nitride Segment—Drivers
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Silicon Nitride Segment—Restraints
Restraints Explained
Restraints Explained (continued)
Revenue and Volume Forecast
Silicon Nitride Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dynamics—Discussion
Silicon Nitride Segment—Competitive Structure
Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Segment—Introduction
Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Segment—Drivers and Restraints
Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Segment—Drivers
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Segment—Restraints
Restraints Explained
Revenue and Volume Forecast
Segmentation by Product Type
Boron Nitride Supply Chain
Boron Carbide Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dynamics—Discussion
Supply Chain Dynamics—Discussion (continued)
Boron Ceramics Segment—Competitive Structure
Other Non-Oxide Ceramics Segment—Introduction
Revenue and Volume Forecast
Supply Chain Dynamics
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
List of Market Participants
Market Engineering Methodology
Additional Sources of Information on the Technical Ceramics Market
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
List of Exhibits (continued)
List of Exhibits (continued)
List of Exhibits (continued)
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Author | Brian Balmer |
Industries | Chemicals and Materials |
WIP Number | MA84-01-00-00-00 |
Is Prebook | No |
GPS Codes | 9100-A2,9104-A2,9869-A2,9938-A2,9AAB-A5,9595,9870 |