Refractory Metals Market

Refractory Metals Market Size By Type (Tungsten, Rhenium, Tantalum, Niobium, Molybdenum, and Others), and By Application (Medical, Electronics, Aerospace, Nuclear, Industrial Parts, Chemical, and Others), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024 to 2033

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14419
  • Published Date: Jun, 2024
  • Pages: 238
  • Category: Chemicals & Materials
  • Format: PDF
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The global refractory metals market was valued at USD 22.4 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2024 to 2033. The market is expected to reach USD 32.8 billion by 2033. The global refractory metals market drives the growing need for materials with high-temperature resistance and the growing uses of refractory metals in the steel and aerospace sectors.

Market Introduction:

Refractory metals have special qualities that make them popular because of their great resilience to wear and heat and remarkable corrosion resistance. Owing to these properties, they are widely used in the aerospace, metallurgy, engineering, construction, and research industries. The most commonly used refractory metals include molybdenum (Mo), tantalum (Ta), rhenium (Re), niobium (Nb), and tungsten (W). One of the best advantages of refractory metals is that they can be recycled or disposed. The refractory industry has been widely promoting recycling which helps in reducing the cost of implementation and also helps in avoiding the adverse effects of refractory metals on the environment. There are several studies done to test the strength of new and used refractory metals, which showed no difference in the thermal stability of refractory materials that have been converted and those that are newly generated. Owing to the advancement in recycling technology, this process is now easier and more efficient than before. Refractory recycling helps companies save production costs and presents favourable opportunities for the industry's growth.

Refractory Metals Market Size

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Recent Development

In January 2023, The completion of RHI Magnesita GmbH's acquisition of Dalmia Bharat Refractories Limited's (DBRL) Indian refractory business is anticipated to boost the company's operations in the researched market by adding almost 300,000 tonnes of capacity annually to the current production footprint in India.

In December 2022, Shinagawa Refractories Co. Ltd. (Shinagawa) purchased Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. (Saint-Gobain) for its alumina-based wear-resistant ceramics business and Brazilian refractory business. Throughout the forecast period, this acquisition was expected to support the expansion of the product range. 

In April 2022, Saint-Gobain purchased Monofrax, a New York-based company that produced fused cast refractories. This calculated action was anticipated to improve the company's standing in the US market. 

Market Dynamics:

Drivers

Increased demand for high-temperature-resistant materials- Globally, there has been a rise in demand for materials that can withstand high temperatures, coinciding with an increase in the manufacturing of aerospace-related components. Moreover, there is a growing need for refractory metals from the steel industry for building furnaces, in addition to the increasing demand from the electrical and electronics sectors for producing premium coils and filaments. Throughout the forecast period, the global market will be significantly driven by the rising need for materials that can withstand high temperatures.

Restraints:

Environmental impact- The rising use of refractory metals is expected to affect the environment negatively. A flame retardant and corrosion-resistant inhibitor metal called Molybdenum compounds is often released into the environment through various waste streams. When it rains, the tiny dust particles that collect on the ground and become contaminated by molybdenum in the air could end up in the waterways. Furthermore, refractory metals like tantalum and rhenium are regarded as environmentally unfriendly because of their greater propensity to contribute to global warming, higher cumulative energy demand, and higher degrees of terrestrial acidification.

Opportunities:

An increase in global mining activities- There is an increasing demand for minerals and metals in developing nations, which has increased mining activities worldwide. Mining is a high-intensity work that needs heavy equipment. These are manufactured using refractory metals, which are corrosion-resistant and can withstand high temperatures. As a result, the rise in mining activity worldwide is anticipated to generate new business prospects for the global refractory metals market during the projected period.

Regional segmentation analysis:

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. North America emerged as the largest global refractory metals market, with a 37.8% market revenue share in 2023.

North America emerged as the largest market for refractory metals during the forecast period. This significant industrial region has manufacturing units for aerospace parts and engines. Aerospace and defence are two highly developed industries in this region.

North America Region Refractory Metals Market Share in 2023 - 37.8%

 

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Type Segment Analysis

The type segment is divided into tungsten, rhenium, tantalum, niobium, molybdenum, and others. The molybdenum segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 25% in 2023. The segment is gaining momentum because Molybdenum is corrosion-resistant and can withstand a high melting point. Owing to these properties, these metals are widely used in aerospace, electronics, and defence industries.

Application Segment Analysis

The application segment is divided into medical, electronics, aerospace, nuclear, industrial parts, chemical, and others. The aerospace segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 23% in 2023. Due to high-temperature stability and strength, refractory metals like molybdenum and rhenium are widely used in producing aircraft parts and rocket engines. This is expected to drive the segment’s growth.

Some of the Key Market Players:
  • Molymet
  • A.L.M.T.
  • CBMM
  • JDC
  • WOLFRAM Company JSC
  • Climax Molybdenum
  • Ningxia Orient Tantalum Industry
  • ATI
  • Xiamen Tungsten
  • CMOC
  • H.C. Starck
  • Global Tungsten & Powders
  • Codelco
  • Rising Rare Metals EO-Materials
  • Treibacher Industrie
  • Global Advanced Metals
  • Rhenium Alloys

Report Description:

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2023 USD 22.4 Billion
Market size value in 2033 USD 32.8 Billion
CAGR (2024 to 2033) 3.9%
Historical data 2020-2022
Base Year 2023
Forecast 2024-2033
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East & Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Type, Application

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the refractory metals market was valued at USD 22.4 billion in 2023 to USD 32.8 billion by 2033.

The global refractory metals market is growing at a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period 2024-2033.

North America emerged as the largest refractory metals market.

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This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global refractory metals market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Global Refractory Metals Market By Type:

  • Tungsten
  • Rhenium
  • Tantalum
  • Niobium
  • Molybdenum
  • Others

Global Refractory Metals Market By Application:

  • Medical
  • Electronics
  • Aerospace
  • Nuclear
  • Industrial Parts
  • Chemical
  • Others

Global Refractory Metals Market By Region:                             

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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