COVID-19 Impact on Advanced Ceramic Additives Market
- On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Originating in China, the virus has spread to at least 214 countries and territories around the world.
- Several governments and private sector businesses are operating at a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely due to recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
- Manufacture of various consumer goods and other products across the globe came to a halt due to the unavailability of raw materials, shortage of labor, etc. This is expected to hamper the advanced ceramic additives market.
Key Drivers and Restraints of Advanced Ceramic Additives Market
- Advanced ceramic additives have major applications in the electrical & electronics industry. Advanced ceramics have superior corrosion resistance in comparison to other materials (such as aluminum and steel), resulting in decreased maintenance and other costs for aircraft, automobiles, and armors. This makes these ceramics a favorable material for various end-user industries such as automotive, electronics, and military & defense. Increasing demand for advanced ceramic additives in the electrical & electronics industry is expected to fuel the global advanced ceramic additives market in the next few years.
- Rising demand for advanced ceramic additives in the medical industry is expected to create significant opportunities for the advanced ceramic additives market in the near future. Advanced ceramics additives are widely employed in medical applications such as implantable medical devices, diagnostic imaging equipment, consumable medical devices, and therapeutic medical devices.
Advanced Ceramic Additives: Material Segment
- In terms of material, the global advanced ceramic additives market can be segmented into alumina, zirconia, titanate, silicon carbide, and others
- The alumina material segment of the global advanced ceramic additives market is projected to hold major share during the forecast period. Alumina ceramics possess various properties such as extreme hardness, high density, wear resistance, thermal conductivity, high stiffness, chemical resistance, and compressive strength, which make them suitable for wide variety of applications such as in nozzles, circuits, and piston engines.
- The zirconia segment is projected to follow the alumina segment during the forecast period. Zirconia is used for applications with extreme demand on the material. High-end metal forming, valves, bearings, and cutting tools are some of the applications which benefit from the mechanical properties of zirconia. The biocompatibility of zirconia facilitates its use in medical applications, such as dental applications and as part of permanent implants. High demand for zirconia in the medical industry is driving the global advanced ceramic additives market.
Advanced Ceramic Additives: End-use Segment
- Based on end-use, the global advanced ceramic additives market can be segmented into electrical & electronics, automotive, medical, aeronautics, industrial, and others
- The electrical & electronics segment is projected to gain higher share of the global market during the forecast period. Advanced ceramics additives are used in the manufacture of various electronics components including capacitors, insulators, integrated circuit packages, and piezoelectric components. Ceramic-based components are essential in products such as smartphones, computers, televisions, and automotive electronics. These ceramic components possess excellent properties including good insulation, piezoelectric & dielectric properties, and superconductivity, which makes them highly preferred in the electronics industry. Hence, wide usage of advanced ceramic additives in the electrical & electronics industry is expected to drive the advanced ceramic additives market during the forecast period.
- The automotive segment is projected to hold key share of the global advanced ceramic additives market in the near future. Rise in investments in this industry, especially in electric vehicles, is anticipated to augment the demand for advanced ceramics over the forecast period.
Asia Pacific to Hold Leading Share of Advanced Ceramic Additives Market
- In terms of region, the advanced ceramic additives market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
- Asia Pacific is expected to hold a major share of the global advanced ceramic additives market, followed by Europe and North America, during the forecast period. This can be attributed to rising population, increasing demand for better electronics products, and changing lifestyle. China is the largest market for advanced ceramics in the region. Rollout of 5G technology and innovations in medical electronics are expected to drive the consumption of advanced ceramics in the region. India and China are projected to be the fastest-growing markets in Asia Pacific during the forecast period due to growing population, urbanization, technological advancements such as 5G, IoT, and supportive government regulations.
- The advanced ceramic additives market in North America and Europe is projected to expand at a rapid pace in the near future
Key Manufacturers Operating in Advanced Ceramic Additives Market
The advanced ceramic additives market was consolidated in 2020. Major players have prominent presence in developed and developing countries. Key manufacturers operating in the advanced ceramic additives market include:
- Kyocera Corporation
- CeramTec GmbH
- CoorsTek
- Morgan Advanced Materials
- 3M
- Elan Technology
- Ortech Inc.
- Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
- Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials
- Oerlikon Surface Solutions AG
Advanced Ceramic Additives: Research Scope
Advanced Ceramic Additives Market, by Material
- Alumina
- Zirconia
- Titanate
- Silicon Carbide
- Others
Advanced Ceramic Additives Market, by End-use
- Electrical & Electronics
- Automotive
- Medical
- Aeronautics
- Industrial
- Others
Global Advanced Ceramic Additives Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia & CIS
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Advanced Ceramic Additives: Introduction
- Advanced ceramic additives, also known as engineered or technical ceramics, are inorganic, nonmetallic, basic crystalline materials of rigorously controlled composition and manufactured with detailed regulation from highly refined and/or characterized raw materials. They possess precisely specified attributes such as superior corrosion, erosion and wear resistance, toughness, high thermal and electrical insulation, and high temperature resistance.
- Advanced ceramic additives are designed to be used in harsh environments. They are used in a variety of applications and industries including electronics (semiconductors), industrial, aeronautics, automotive, dental/medical, filtration, and electrical engineering.
