Metal Powder Global Market Report 2025

The metal powder market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.57 billion in 2024 to $7.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to medical device manufacturing, consumer electronics, automotive sector demand, cost-effective production, increased customization needs.

The metal powder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.53 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rapid prototyping applications, expansion of wearable devices, medical microfluidics, automotive interior components, biodegradable materials. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in materials, customization and prototyping, sustainability and material recycling, advancements in mold design and technology, smart packaging solutions.

The forecast of 7.1% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.7% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply constraints of atomized steel and titanium powders from Sweden and Canada, critical for additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy processes. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rising demand for electric vehicles is anticipated to drive the growth of the metal powder market in the future. Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by electric motors using electricity stored in batteries, charging through electric sources rather than relying on fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel. Metal powder is used in electric vehicles to produce lighter components compared to traditional forged alternatives, including applications in battery production, motor manufacturing, and 3D printing for creating lightweight, high-strength parts. For example, in July 2023, the International Energy Agency, a France-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, reported that over 2.3 million electric cars were sold in the first quarter of 2023, marking a 25% increase from the same period in 2022. By the end of 2023, sales are projected to reach 14 million, representing a 35% year-on-year growth, with acceleration expected in the second half of the year. Thus, the growing demand for electric vehicles is fueling the expansion of the metal powder market.

The growth in electronics production is expected to drive the expansion of the metal powder market in the future. Electronics refer to systems and devices that use electronic components to process and transmit information or perform various functions. Metal powder is utilized in electronics to manufacture intricate and efficient metal components, playing a crucial role in the production of electronic devices. For instance, a report from Uswitch published in February 2024 indicated that at the beginning of 2022, there were 71.8 million mobile connections in the UK, which was 4.2 million more than the UK population, representing a 3.8% increase from 2021 (approximately 2.6 million additional connections). Therefore, the rise in electronics production is fueling the growth of the metal powder market.

A prominent trend in the metal powder market is the advancement in 3D printing technologies. Key industry players are focusing on innovative 3D printing technologies to create lightweight, high-strength parts based on metal powders, enhancing the performance and efficiency of vehicles. In April 2023, Eplus3D Tech GmbH, a Germany-based company specializing in advanced 3D printing technologies, launched the EP-M400, a quad-laser metal powder bed fusion 3D printer. This technology allows for high-speed and high-precision printing of metal parts using various metal powders, such as nickel-based alloys, tool steels, die steels, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, and copper alloys.

Metal powders are finely divided or powdered forms of metals used in various applications, including the manufacturing of sintered parts, thermal spraying, plastic filling, and other specialized uses. Metal powders play a crucial role in powder metallurgy, a process that involves fabricating metal parts and components by heating compressed powdered metals to just below their melting temperatures.

The main types of metal powders include ferrous, non-ferrous, and others. Ferrous metal powders, which contain iron, are exemplified by steel and cast-iron powders. These ferrous powders are utilized in applications requiring magnetic properties, such as in the production of electromagnetic cores and components. The production of metal powders involves processes such as atomization, reduction of compounds, electrolysis, and others. Metal powders find applications in various industries, including transportation, electrical and electronics, medical, chemical, metallurgical, defense, construction, and more, for purposes such as additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the metals and minerals sector, disrupting supply chains for automakers, appliance manufacturers, and infrastructure projects. With reduced competition from imports, domestic mills have increased prices, yet capacity limitations hinder their ability to fully meet demand. At the same time, mining companies are facing challenges from retaliatory tariffs on key mineral exports, especially lithium and rare earth elements. In response, industry participants are ramping up investments in scrap metal recycling, seeking tariff exemptions, and forming joint ventures with international producers to ensure a more reliable supply chain.

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Major companies operating in the metal powder market are directing their efforts towards developing advanced platforms that implement technologies such as cold hearth technology to maximize profits. Cold hearth technology is a metallurgical process involving the melting and refining of metal in an environment with relatively lower temperatures compared to traditional methods. In November 2023, Continuum Powders, a US-based sustainable metal powder manufacturer, introduced the Greyhound M2P 3.0, an updated version of its powder atomization platform. This platform streamlines the recycling process, converting alloyed metal waste-stream products into powder in a single step. The upgraded platform employs high-intensity DC plasma heat sources, incorporates cold hearth technology for purity, and supports smaller order quantities and custom alloy configurations.

In June 2022, Elkem, a Norway-based provider of advanced silicon-based materials, acquired KeyVest Belgium S.A. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move aims to enhance Elkem's service level, offer more specialized products to current customers, and expand processing capabilities in new markets. KeyVest Belgium S.A. is a Belgium-based manufacturer specializing in advanced metal and aluminum powder, boron, cenosphere, and silicon carbide products.

Major companies operating in the metal powder market include Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, BASF SE, Carpenter Technology Corporation, GKN plc, Hoganas AB, Polema Industries Limited, Rio Tinto Limited, Sandvik AB, Showa Denko Materials Co. Ltd., AMETEK Inc., Royal Metal Powders Inc., American Axle & Manufacturing Inc., American Chemet Corporation, Molyworks Materials Corporation, Sagwell USA Inc., 3A Composites, Xiamen Tungsten Co.Ltd., Shandong Luyin New Material Technology Co. Ltd., JFE Steel Corporation, Hangzhou Yitong New Materials Co. Ltd., Alcoa Corporation, Shandong Xinfa Aluminum Group, Hunan Ningxiang Jiweixin Metal Powder Co. Ltd., Angang Group Aluminium Powder Co. Ltd., GGP Metalpowder AG, Kymera International, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Nippon Steel & Sumikin Foil Co. Ltd., H.C.Strack GmbH.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal powders market in 2024. The regions covered in the metal powder market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the metal powder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The metal powder consists of sales of lead powder, tin powder, bismuth powder, antimony powder, and cadmium powder. 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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