Metal and Ceramic Injection Molding Market Report 2026

The metal and ceramic injection molding market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.4 billion in 2025 to $4.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of powder metallurgy adoption, rising demand for miniaturized components, expansion of medical device manufacturing, increased use of metal parts in industrial machinery, development of advanced molding and sintering technologies.

The metal and ceramic injection molding market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.06 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand from electric vehicle manufacturing, rising use of ceramic components in aerospace, growth in minimally invasive medical devices, expanding automation in precision manufacturing, increasing focus on cost-effective mass production of complex parts. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for precision and complex net-shaped components, increasing adoption of metal injection molding in medical devices, growing use of ceramic injection molding for high-temperature applications, expansion of powder metallurgy-based manufacturing techniques, rising focus on high-strength and lightweight molded components.

The growing demand for minimally invasive cosmetic surgery is anticipated to drive the expansion of the metal and ceramic injection molding market in the future. Minimally invasive surgery utilizes viewing scopes and specially designed instruments that enable surgeons to perform significant procedures through several small openings, eliminating the need for large incisions. The production of these surgical instruments relies on metal and ceramic injection molding technology. For instance, a February 2024 report from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a US-based non-profit organization, revealed that approximately 83% of all medical procedures conducted in 2023 were minimally invasive, leaving only 17% for standard surgical procedures. Furthermore, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that the total number of cosmetic minimally invasive procedures rose from 23.7 million in 2022 to 25.4 million in 2023. As a result, the increasing preference for minimally invasive procedures is expected to enhance the demand for metal and ceramic injection molding in the coming years.

Major companies within the metal and ceramic injection molding arena are strategically emphasizing the introduction of 3D-printed tooling solutions to gain a competitive edge. This strategy involves leveraging additive manufacturing techniques to create tailored tools, molds, or fixtures. For example, in February 2023, Arburg GmbH + Co KG unveiled the Two-hybrid ALLROUNDER 470 H machines, combining electric clamping with hydraulic injection. This innovation not only reduces the machine's price and operational costs but also significantly minimizes its carbon footprint. These machines are touted to consume up to 50% less energy compared to similar hydraulic models and have the potential to save substantial amounts of CO2 emissions annually based on their application.

In October 2023, Cadence Inc., a US-based contract manufacturing company, acquired ARC Group Worldwide’s Florida facility for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Cadence seeks to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities by incorporating ARC Florida’s proficiency in Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and cleanroom plastic injection molding, thereby broadening its range of precision manufacturing offerings. ARC Florida LLC is a US-based manufacturer focused on high-precision MIM and plastic injection molding for medical device applications.

Major companies operating in the metal and ceramic injection molding market report are INDO-MIM Pvt. Ltd., ARC Group Worldwide Inc., Form Technologies Inc., Parmatech Corporation, NetShape Technologies Inc., FineMIM Co. Ltd., GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GmbH, Smith Metal Products Inc., Innovative MIM Solutions Inc., Metal Injection Molding Company Inc., MPP Inc., Praxis Powder Technology Inc., Shandong Jinzhu New Material Technology Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Gian MIM Technology Co. Ltd., Taiwan Powder Technologies Co. Ltd., Sintex A/S, Rauschert GmbH, Sembach Technical Ceramics GmbH, CoorsTek Inc., Ortech Inc., Zollern GmbH & Co. KG.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal and ceramic injection molding market in 2025. The regions covered in the metal and ceramic injection molding market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the metal and ceramic injection molding market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The metal and ceramic injection molding market consists of sales of materials such as soft magnetic material, tool steel, titanium, and tungsten. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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