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  • 122 Pages
  • July 2025
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 4849370
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This report provides a qualitative as well as quantitative assessment of the global market for lead-free piezoelectric ceramics. It uses 2024 as the base year and provides revenue forecasts from 2025 to 2030 (USD thousands).

The report analyzes the market in the following segments:

By material

  • Potassium sodium niobate (KNN).
  • Bismuth sodium titanate (BNT).
  • Barium Titanate (BT).
  • Others.

By configuration

  • Monolith.
  • Multilayer.
  • Thin films.

By end user

  • Consumer electronics and optoelectronics.
  • Transportation.
  • Industrial equipment.
  • Medical.
  • Others.

By Region

  • Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, South Korea and Rest of APAC.
  • Europe: Germany, France, Italy and Rest of Europe.
  • North America: U.S., Canada and Mexico.
  • Rest of the World: South America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Report Includes

  • 51 data tables and 44 additional tables
  • An analysis of the global market for lead-free piezoelectric ceramics (LFPECs), including materials, applications and fabrication processes
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with revenue data from 2024, estimates for 2025, forecast for 2029 and projected CAGRs through 2030
  • Estimates of the market's size and revenue prospects, accompanied by a market share analysis based on material type, configuration, end-user industry and region
  • Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advancements, regulations, industry structure and the impacts of macroeconomic variables
  • Review of the current market status for Pb-free piezoelectric ceramic products, key technology issues, competitive scenario and R&D activities
  • Insights derived from Porter's Five Forces model and global value chain analysis
  • An analysis of U.S. patents across each major category, and emerging trends and developments in patent activity
  • Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
  • Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
  • Profiles of the leading companies, including CTS Corp., PI Ceramic GmbH, Niterra Co. Ltd., Kyocera Corp., and Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Executive Summary
  • Market Outlook
  • Scope of Report
  • Market Summary
  • Market Dynamics and Drivers
  • Trends and Future Developments
  • Analysis by Segment
  • Regional and Emerging Markets
  • Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
  • Definition
  • Industry Scenario
  • Need for Developing Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics
  • Characteristics of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics
  • Applications of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics
  • Preparation Techniques
  • Regulations
  • EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Exemption
  • REACH
  • Implications of U.S.-China Tariff War
  • Supply Chain Analysis
  • Suppliers of Raw Materials
  • Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics Manufacturers
  • Distribution
  • Lead-Free Piezoelectric Device Manufacturers
  • End Users
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • Potential for New Entrants
  • Threat of Substitutes
  • Level of Competition in the Industry
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
  • Market Dynamics
  • Market Drivers
  • Health and Environmental Risks of Lead-Based Piezoelectric Materials
  • Favorable Regulatory Environment
  • Applications of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics
  • Market Challenges
  • Environmental Risks Associated with Raw Material Extraction
  • Performance Constraints
  • Market Opportunities
  • Nano-Piezoelectric Ceramics
  • Wearable Technology
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
  • Overview
  • Material and Technological Trends in Materials and Technology
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
  • Segmentation Breakdown
  • Findings/Takeaways
  • Market Analysis by Material
  • Potassium Sodium Niobate (KNN)
  • Bismuth Sodium Titanate (BNT)
  • Barium Titanate
  • Others
  • Market Analysis by Configuration
  • Monolith
  • Multilayer
  • Thin films
  • Market Analysis by End User
  • Consumer Electronics and Optoelectronics
  • Transportation
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Medical Devices
  • Other Industries/Sectors
  • Geographic Breakdown
  • Findings/Takeaways
  • Market Analysis by Region
  • North America
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Rest of the World (RoW)
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Company Positioning
  • Strategic Initiatives
Chapter 7 Sustainability in the Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics Industry: ESG Perspective
  • ESG Goals
  • ESG Issues
  • ESG Performance Analysis
  • Environmental Issue
  • Social Issue
  • Governance Issue
  • Current Status of ESG
  • Conclusion
Chapter 8 Appendix
  • Methodology
  • Information Sources
  • Abbreviations
  • References
  • Company Profiles
  • CERAMTEC GMBH
  • CTS CORP.
  • FUJI CERAMICS CORP.
  • HONDA ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.
  • IONIX AT
  • KEMET CORP.
  • KYOCERA CORP.
  • NITERRA CO. LTD.
  • NINGBO FBELE ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.
  • PI CERAMIC GMBH
  • PZT ELECTRONIC CERAMIC CO. LTD.
  • SEIKO EPSON CORP.
  • SUMITOMO CHEMICAL CO. LTD.
  • TANIOBIS
  • ZIBO YUHAI ELECTRONIC CERAMIC CO. LTD.
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 1: Typical Piezoelectric Properties for Distinct Classes of Materials
Table 2: Updated ROHS Exemptions
Table 3: Global Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Material, Through 2030
Table 4: Global Market for KNN Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 5: Global Market for BNT Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 6: Global Market for BT Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 7: Global Market for Other Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 8: Global Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, Through 2030
Table 9: Global Market for Monolith Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 10: Global Market for Multilayer Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 11: Properties of KNN Piezoelectric Ceramic Thin Films
Table 12: Global Market for Thin-Film Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 13: Global Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 14: Global Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics in Consumer Electronics and Optoelectronics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 15: Global Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics in Transportation, by Region, Through 2030
Table 16: Global Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics in Industrial Equipment, by Region, Through 2030
Table 17: Global Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics in Medical Devices, by Region, Through 2030
Table 18: Global Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics in Other Industries, by Region, Through 2030
Table 19: Global Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, Through 2030
Table 20: North American Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Country, Through 2030
Table 21: North American Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Material, Through 2030
Table 22: North American Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, Through 2030
Table 23: North American Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 24: U.S. Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 25: Canadian Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 26: Mexican Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 27: Asia-Pacific Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Country, Through 2030
Table 28: Asia-Pacific Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Material, Through 2030
Table 29: Asia-Pacific Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, Through 2030
Table 30: Asia-Pacific Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 31: Chinese Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 32: Japanese Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 33: South Korean Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 34: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 35: European Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Country, Through 2030
Table 36: European Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Material, Through 2030
Table 37: European Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, Through 2030
Table 38: European Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 39: German Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 40: French Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 41: Italian Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 42: Rest of Europe Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 43: RoW Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Sub-region, Through 2030
Table 44: RoW Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Material, Through 2030
Table 45: RoW Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, Through 2030
Table 46: RoW Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 47: South American Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 48: MEA Market for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, Through 2030
Table 49: Recent Strategic Initiatives, Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics Market, 2022-2025
Table 50: Environmental Issues and Corporate ESG Initiatives
Table 51: Social Issues and Corporate ESG Initiatives
Table 52: Governance Issues and Corporate ESG Initiatives
Table 53: ESG Risk Ratings in the LF Piezoelectric Ceramics Market, 2025*
Table 54: Abbreviations Used in the Report
Table 55: CeramTec GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 56: CeramTec GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 57: CeramTec GmbH: News/Developments, 2024
Table 58: CTS Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 59: CTS Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 60: CTS Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 61: CTS Corp.: News/Developments, 2022-2024
Table 62: Fuji Ceramics Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 63: Fuji Ceramics Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 64: Honda Electronics Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 65: Honda Electronics Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 66: Ionix AT: Company Snapshot
Table 67: Ionix AT: Product Portfolio
Table 68: Ionix AT: News/Developments, 2023
Table 69: Kemet Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 70: Kemet Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 71: Kyocera Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 72: Kyocera Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 73: Kyocera Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 74: Niterra Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 75: Niterra Co. Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 76: Niterra Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 77: Niterra Co. Ltd.: News/Developments, 2024-2025
Table 78: Ningbo Fbele Electronics Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 79: Ningbo Fbele Electronics Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 80: PI Ceramic GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 81: PI Ceramic GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 82: PI Ceramic GmbH: News/Developments, 2025
Table 83: PZT Electronic Ceramic Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 84: PZT Electronic Ceramic Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 85: Seiko Epson Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 86: Seiko Epson Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 87: Seiko Epson Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 88: Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 89: Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 90: Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 91: Taniobis: Company Snapshot
Table 92: Taniobis: Product Portfolio
Table 93: Zibo Yuhai Electronic Ceramic Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 94: Zibo Yuhai Electronic Ceramic Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, 2024
Figure 1: Analysis of Supply Chain for Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics
Figure 2: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis - Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics Market
Figure 3: Market Dynamics of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics
Figure 4: Global Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Material, 2024
Figure 5: Global Market Shares of KNN Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, 2024
Figure 6: Global Market Shares of BNT Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, 2024
Figure 7: Global Market Shares of BT Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, 2024
Figure 8: Global Market Shares of Other Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, 2024
Figure 9: Global Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, 2024
Figure 10: Global Market Shares of Monolith Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, 2024
Figure 11: Global Market Shares of Multilayer Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, 2024
Figure 12: Global Market Shares of Thin Film Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, 2024
Figure 13: Global Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 14: Production Value of the Global Electronics and IT Industries, by Category, 2023-2025
Figure 15: Global Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics in Consumer Electronics and Optoelectronics, by Region, 2024
Figure 16: Global Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics in Transportation, by Region, 2024
Figure 17: Global Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics in Industrial Equipment, by Region, 2024
Figure 18: Global Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics in Medical Devices, by Region, 2024
Figure 19: Global Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics in Other Industries, by Region, 2024
Figure 20: Global Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Region, 2024
Figure 21: North American Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Country, 2024
Figure 22: North American Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Material, 2024
Figure 23: North American Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, 2024
Figure 24: North American Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, 2024
Figure 25: U.S. Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 26: Canadian Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 27: Mexican Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 28: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Country, 2024
Figure 29: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Material, 2024
Figure 30: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, 2024
Figure 31: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 32: Chinese Cumulative Growth Rate of Added Value, 2023 and 2024
Figure 33: Chinese Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 34: Share of Japanese Companies in the Global Electronics and IT Industries Production, 2024
Figure 35: Japanese Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 36: South Korean Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 37: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 38: European Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Country, 2024
Figure 39: European Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Material, 2024
Figure 40: European Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, 2024
Figure 41: European Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 42: German Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 43: French Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 44: Italian Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 45: Rest of Europe Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 46: RoW Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Sub-region, 2024
Figure 47: RoW Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Material, 2024
Figure 48: RoW Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by Configuration, 2024
Figure 49: RoW Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 50: South American Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 51: MEA Market Shares of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics, by End User, 2024
Figure 52: Company Positioning in the LF Piezoelectric Ceramics Market, 2024
Figure 53: ESG Issues in the Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics Industry
Figure 54: CTS Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 55: CTS Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 56: Kyocera Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 57: Kyocera Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 58: Niterra Co. Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 59: Seiko Epson Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 60: Seiko Epson Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 61: Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024

Executive Summary

The global market for lead-free piezoelectric ceramics is projected to grow from $307.3 million in 2025 to reach $549.8 million by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% from 2025 through 2030.

Market Dynamics and Drivers

The global market for lead-free piezoelectric ceramics is growing because conventional lead-based piezoelectric ceramics are increasingly being scrutinized for their environmental impact. The toxic impacts of lead on human health and the environment are driving the shift toward eco-friendly alternative material choices. Lead-free piezoelectric ceramics are increasingly being used in sensors, actuators, and transducers. In addition, regulations pertaining to the composition of lead are also a factor in the market’s growth. The need to develop advanced lead-free variants will increase as the regulations become more stringent.

Trends and Future Developments

Lead-free piezoelectric ceramics are receiving increased focus from researchers as concerns about the ecological effects of lead-based materials mount. These substitutes not only have a reduced impact on the environment but also exhibit competitive performance. High-performance lead-free piezoelectric ceramics have also remained the focus in recent years due to increased demand for eco-friendly energy harvesting techniques.

R&D has focused on materials such as bismuth-layered structure, barium titanate, tungsten-bronze structure, bismuth sodium titanate and niobate-based lead-free piezoelectric ceramics. Of these, the latter have emerged as the most promising material category.

Researchers are also focusing on the development of new piezoelectric materials with superior electromechanical properties to replace lead-containing oxides. They are conducting studies to improve the production process and broaden the application areas of lead-free piezoelectric ceramics.

Companies Mentioned

  • Ceramtec Gmbh
  • Cts Corp.
  • Fuji Ceramics Corp.
  • Honda Electronics Co. Ltd.
  • Ionix At
  • Kemet Corp.
  • Kyocera Corp.
  • Niterra Co. Ltd.
  • Ningbo Fbele Electronics Co. Ltd.
  • PI Ceramic Gmbh
  • Pzt Electronic Ceramic Co. Ltd.
  • Seiko Epson Corp.
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
  • Taniobis
  • Zibo Yuhai Electronic Ceramic Co. Ltd.

Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages122
PublishedJuly 2025
Forecast Period2025 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2025 $ 307.3 Million
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030 $ 549.8 Million
Compound Annual Growth Rate12.3%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned15

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