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Carbonyl Iron Powder Market Research Report Information By Type (Reduced Iron Powder, Atomized Iron Powder, and Electrolytic Iron Powder), By End User (Automotive, Chemical, General Industrial, Food, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest Of The World) – Market Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/CnM/9154-HCR | 99 Pages | Author: Anshula Mandaokar| November 2024

Global Carbonyl Iron Powder Market Overview


Carbonyl Iron Powder Market Size was valued at USD 0.21 Billion in 2023. The Carbonyl Iron Powder industry is projected to grow from USD 0.22 Billion in 2024 to USD 0.3 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.07% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The electronics industry's growing need for carbonyl iron powder for magnetic cores and inductive electronic components, as well as the market's growing focus on health, are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.


Carbonyl Iron Powder Market Share


Type: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Carbonyl Iron Powder Market Trends




  • High demand for carbonyl iron powder is driving the market growth.




The rising demand from a variety of metal powder injection moulding applications, such as computer manufacturing, automotive components, medical & precision equipment, and other applications, is expected to grow the market for carbonyl iron powder. A perfect microwave absorber may be made using the carbonyl iron powder's distinctive microstructure, which can be employed with many different technologies, such as satellite TV, mobile phones, etc. Due to this crucial factor, it is projected that the market for carbonyl iron powder will expand quickly. During the upcoming year, it is projected that the market for carbonyl iron powder will grow due to the introduction of new technologies and the rising demand for carbonyl iron powder as an alternative iron replacement accessory and product in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Iron powder is created by combining various iron particles. Iron carbonyl is a volatile compound formed by iron reacting with carbon monoxide, exhibiting distinct coordination chemistry. Its distinctive properties make it a key player in catalytic processes and an intriguing subject of study in organometallic chemistry


The 20 to 200 microns is the size range of iron powder particles. The three types of iron powder that are readily available commercially are reduced iron powder, electrified iron powder, and atomized powder. Each component has a range of uses depending on its properties. Electrolyte iron powder is used for food and water fortification because of its stability, accessibility, and purity. These types of iron powder are employed in numerous industrial and chemical applications. This iron powder is used in the industrial sectors for applications like soft magnets in electromagnetics and welding that operate with both alternating current and direct current, as well as for the filtration and separation of industrial accessories, appliances, air purifiers, and other items. Iron powders are utilised all over the world in steel mills, the pharmaceutical industry, and to recycle industrial chemicals.


Rapid population growth and increased disposable income are the main drivers boosting demand for cars ly. Powdered iron is used in the automobile industry to manufacture a range of parts and components, including bearings, gears, camshaft pulleys, and crankshaft sprockets. Powdered iron is additionally used for cutting, welding, and other duties during the manufacturing of structural components. Techniques like metal injection moulding and additive manufacturing are also becoming more popular in the automotive industry since they can produce complicated shapes. Automobile manufacturers including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen produce parts and components using additive manufacturing technology. These initiatives are predicted to take off during the anticipated time frame and aid in the market growth for iron powder. Thus, driving the Carbonyl Iron Powder market revenue.


Carbonyl Iron Powder Market Segment Insights


Carbonyl Iron Powder Type Insights


The Carbonyl Iron Powder market segmentation, based on type, includes reduced iron powder, atomized iron powder, and electrolytic iron powder. Reduced iron powder segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2022. Because of the rising demand from the electrical and electronic industries as well as the automotive industry, reduced iron powder consumption is predicted to increase. Due to its advantageous qualities, including good compatibility, high purity, and good sintering, the reduced type is utilised to create automobile components including pulleys, shock absorbers, and sprockets. The need for atomized iron powder is anticipated to increase because to the qualities such as high sintered density, dimensional stability, and higher strength used in sophisticated powder metallurgy applications. For applications requiring high purity raw materials, such as pharmaceutical, nutritional supplements, chemical reagents, and cosmetics, electrolytic type is preferable. In the upcoming years, segmental expansion is anticipated to be aided by the favourable properties that electrolytic powdered iron offers.


Carbonyl Iron Powder End User Insights


The Carbonyl Iron Powder market segmentation, based on end user, includes automotive, chemical, general industrial, food, and others. Automotive segment dominated the Carbonyl Iron Powder market in 2022. Particle metallurgy, sintering, hot isostatic pressing, and metal injection moulding all use powdered iron in the automobile sector. It is widely utilised as a filler-in friction material for clutches, brake pads, and automotive original equipment manufacturers. Additionally, the introduction of additive manufacturing in the automotive sector is anticipated to boost market expansion. Iron powder is used in soft magnets for electronics, air purifiers, filtration & separation, welding, and other common industrial applications. The favourable circumstances and characteristics of powdered iron for the aforementioned applications are anticipated to be good news for the sector's expansion.


Figure 1:  Carbonyl Iron Powder Market, by End User, 2023 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Carbonyl Iron Powder Market, by End User, 2022 & 2032


Type: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Carbonyl Iron Powder Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific Carbonyl Iron Powder market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). This is mostly attributable to China being as the centre of production for goods ranging from electrical OEMs to automobile components. Due to the demand from small and medium-sized component makers, China, India, and Japan are the main drivers of the region's growth. Moreover, China’s Carbonyl Iron Powder market held the largest market share, and the Indian Carbonyl Iron Powder market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2:  CARBONYL IRON POWDER MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2023 (USD Billion)


CARBONYL IRON POWDER MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022


Type: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


The North America Carbonyl Iron Powder Market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. The market in North America is anticipated to be driven by the rising adoption of technologies like additive manufacturing and powder forging in the U.S. Further, the U.S. Carbonyl Iron Powder market held the largest market share, and the Canada Carbonyl Iron Powder market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.


Europe Carbonyl Iron Powder market accounted for the healthy market share in 2022. The demand for powdered iron is anticipated to increase as people eat more iron and nutritional supplements. The expanding product demand in Europe is greatly influenced by nations like the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. Further, the German Carbonyl Iron Powder market held the largest market share, and the U.K Carbonyl Iron Powder market was the fastest growing market in the European region


Carbonyl Iron Powder Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Carbonyl Iron Powder market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Carbonyl Iron Powder industry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Carbonyl Iron Powder industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Carbonyl Iron Powder industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Carbonyl Iron Powder market, including BASF SE, Stanford Advanced Materials, Reade International Corp., Sintez- CIP, JIANGXI YUEAN ADVANCED, ATERIALS Co., Ltd, CNPC Powder, Yuelong Superfine Metal Co, Jilin ZC New Materials Co., Ltd., Severstal, Parshwamani Metals, Industrial Metal Powders (India) Pvt. Ltd., SkySpring Nanomaterials, and International Specialty Products, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.


The automotive, industrial materials, electronics, info-communications, info-communications, environment, and energy industries are served by Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. (Sumitomo), a developer, producer, marketer, and distributor of goods. The company's major product lines include wiring harnesses, automobile hoses, vehicle electrical equipment, communications cables and equipment, optical and wireless devices, electronic wire goods, flexible printed circuits, and other things. Sumitomo also provides air cushions for heat sinks, laser optics, tungsten and molybdenum alloys, power systems, gearbox cables and railway cars. Together with its subsidiaries, the company conducts business throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The Sumitomo corporate headquarters are located in Osaka, Japan. In October 2020, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. developed a power magnetic core for axial gap motors. The powder magnetic core is produced by die-pressing the soft-magnetic iron powder into a three-dimensional form. Due to this, the company has been able to satisfy the recently rising demand for lightweight, high-performance motors.


Steel and associated products are produced by JFE Holdings Inc. (JFE). A wide range of steel products are produced and sold by this company, including bars and wire rods, sheets, plates, forms, pipes and tubes made of stainless and specialty steels, electrical steels and iron powders. Iron ore, coal, and a range of steel-making equipment are all imported and exported by JFE. Additionally, the business provides tools and services for waste methane fermentation, electrical and energy solutions, environmental services, and the management and upkeep of treatment facilities. The company serves commercial and industrial clients across the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. JFE's headquarters are in Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan. In January 2023, JFE Steel completed acquiring ISO 45001 accreditation for all of its Japan operations, which is a universal standard for occupational health and safety management systems.


Key Companies in the Carbonyl Iron Powder market include.



  • BASF SE

  • Stanford Advanced Materials

  • Reade International Corp.

  • Sintez- CIP

  • JIANGXI YUEAN ADVANCED

  • ATERIALS Co., Ltd

  • CNPC Powder

  • Yuelong Superfine Metal Co

  • Jilin ZC New Materials Co., Ltd.

  • Severstal

  • Parshwamani Metals

  • Industrial Metal Powders (India) Pvt. Ltd.

  • SkySpring Nanomaterials

  • International Specialty Products


Carbonyl Iron Powder Industry Developments


November 2020: Super-duplex F53 and Duplex MARS F51 are two iron base powders that were released by Mimete S.r.l. in Biassono, Monza, Italy. The launch will meet the demand for additive manufacturing applications from the oil and gas, power generation, and aerospace industries.


Carbonyl Iron Powder Market Segmentation


Carbonyl Iron Powder Type Outlook



  • Reduced Iron Powder

  • Atomized Iron Powder

  • Electrolytic Iron Powder


Carbonyl Iron Powder End User Outlook



  • Automotive

  • Chemical

  • General Industrial

  • Food

  • Others


Carbonyl Iron Powder Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2023 USD 0.21 Billion
Market Size 2024 USD 0.22 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 0.3 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 4.07% (2024-2032)
Base Year 2023
Market Forecast Period 2024-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, End User, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S., Canada, German, France, U.K, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled BASF SE, Stanford Advanced Materials, Reade International Corp., Sintez- CIP, JIANGXI YUEAN ADVANCED, ATERIALS Co., Ltd, CNPC Powder, Yuelong Superfine Metal Co, Jilin ZC New Materials Co., Ltd., Severstal, Parshwamani Metals, Industrial Metal Powders (India) Pvt. Ltd., SkySpring Nanomaterials, and International Specialty Products
Key Market Opportunities Increasing adoption of iron powder as an alternative fuel source
Key Market Dynamics The rising demand for carbonyl iron powder in the electronics industry for inductive electronic components and electromagnet cores and increasing health awareness in the present market


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Carbonyl Iron Powder market size was valued at USD 0.21 Billion in 2023.

The Carbonyl Iron Powder market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.07% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.

Asia Pacific had the largest share in the Carbonyl Iron Powder market

The key players in the Carbonyl Iron Powder market are BASF SE, Stanford Advanced Materials, Reade International Corp., Sintez- CIP, JIANGXI YUEAN ADVANCED, ATERIALS Co., Ltd, CNPC Powder, Yuelong Superfine Metal Co, Jilin ZC New Materials Co., Ltd., Severstal, Parshwamani Metals, Industrial Metal Powders (India) Pvt. Ltd., SkySpring Nanomaterials, and International Specialty Products

The Reduced Iron Powder Type dominated the Carbonyl Iron Powder market in 2023.

The Automotive End User had the largest share in the Carbonyl Iron Powder market.

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