Sintering Silicon Carbide Market Report 2026

The sintering silicon carbide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.94 billion in 2025 to $2.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to need for durable industrial parts, growth in bearing applications, metallurgical industry demand, adoption in seals and valves, advancement in sintering processes.

The sintering silicon carbide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle drivetrain growth, automation equipment demand, semiconductor production expansion, innovation in microwave sintering, lightweight component demand. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for high wear mechanical components, rising use in automotive and industrial bearings, expansion in semiconductor processing equipment, increased adoption of advanced sintering techniques, focus on high density and defect free structures.

The rising demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the growth of the sintering silicon carbide market in the coming years. Consumer electronics include electronic devices designed for everyday personal or home use, such as smartphones, laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, and smart home gadgets. The reliance on consumer electronics is increasing as they simplify daily tasks, enhance connectivity, and provide intelligent solutions for communication and home automation. Sintering silicon carbide supports consumer electronics by offering durable, heat-resistant, and high-performance components for power electronics, semiconductors, and protective coatings, ensuring greater efficiency, reliability, and longevity of devices. For example, in May 2023, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association reported that total consumer electronic equipment production in Japan reached $209.16 million (¥32,099 million), up from $164.65 million (¥25,268 million) in May 2022. Thus, the growing demand for consumer electronics is driving the sintering silicon carbide market.

Leading companies in the sintering silicon carbide market are concentrating on developing advanced SiC material solutions to enhance device reliability, improve manufacturing yields, and support next-generation high-performance applications. These innovations aim to provide superior material uniformity, enhanced thermal stability, and improved scalability for power electronics production. For instance, in September 2025, Wolfspeed Inc., a US-based company, introduced its 200 mm SiC materials portfolio, featuring commercially available 200 mm bare wafers and 200 mm SiC epitaxy following successful customer trials. The wafers offer improved parametric specifications at a 350 μm thickness, along with industry-leading doping and thickness uniformity, enabling manufacturers to boost MOSFET yields, reduce production time, and deliver more competitive solutions across automotive, renewable energy, industrial, and other high-growth sectors. These 200 mm SiC materials provide breakthrough scalability and quality, supporting the advancement of sintered SiC-based power devices.

In October 2024, Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), an India-based manufacturing company, acquired Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. (SCP) for $6.66 million. This acquisition allows CUMI to expand its advanced ceramics portfolio and enhance its capabilities in silicon carbide-based solutions. Silicon Carbide Products Inc. (SCP), based in the U.S., specializes in manufacturing silicon carbide (SiC) products.

Major companies operating in the sintering silicon carbide market are Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials, Kyocera Corporation, CoorsTek Inc., Morgan Advanced Materials plc, CeramTec GmbH, Schunk Carbon Technology, Noritake Co. Limited, H.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH, Blasch Precision Ceramics Inc., Rauschert GmbH, Advanced Ceramic Materials, Syalon Ceramics, Ibiden Co. Ltd., NGK Insulators Ltd., Washington Mills, Coorstek KK, Superior Technical Ceramics, 3M Company, Treibacher Industrie AG, Ceradyne Inc., SIC Processing GmbH.

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

The sintering silicon carbide market consists of sales of spark plasma sintered silicon carbide (SPS-SiC), nano-grained SiC, and sintering silicon carbide ceramics. 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.

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