Metamaterial Market Analysis

Metamaterial Market Overview

The global metamaterial market is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period 2022–2030. In 2021, the global market was valued at USD 305 million. This number is expected to reach USD 1,011.2 million, with a 15% CAGR by the end of 2030. The surging demand for metamaterial in the electronics & telecommunication industry is primarily driving the global metamaterial market.

A metamaterial is a material that has been engineered to have properties that are not found in nature. Metamaterials are constructed from multiple composite materials such as metals, plastics, and others in repeating patterns. When compared to natural composites, this artificially structured composite exhibits exotic and unique properties such as electromagnetic properties. The increasing demand in developing countries will drive market growth.

COVID-19 Impact on the metamaterial Market

The metamaterial market declined in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This deadly virus has adversely affected the globe, especially the North American and European regions. The electronics & telecommunication, and automotive industries have faced very adverse circumstances due to the pandemic. To prevent the further spread of this virus, companies have shut down their operations and manufacturing facilities, and the government restricted production activities. This has reduced the consumption of Metamaterial across all industries. But currently, there are no restrictions, and the spread of the virus is also controlled. Therefore, industries are developing and creating healthy competition in the metamaterial market.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Adoption of metamaterials in high-end aerospace, defense, and military applications: Effective communications for the military, aerospace & defense sectors require improved antenna technology. For network-centric operations in the digital battlefield to transmit precise information to the relevant personnel, reliable, efficient, and real-time communications are crucial. The antenna is an essential, albeit occasionally disregarded, component of defense, aerospace, and military systems. Radars also use military antennas to guide missiles for accurate target tracking. Increased border infiltration, terrorist activity, global wars, and attack-prone frontiers are predicted to fuel the market for military antennas.


• Rising demand for metamaterials in information & communication technology: One of the main factors driving the growth of the metamaterial market is anticipated to be the expansion of wireless communication services brought on by the increased need for antennas, a crucial component of mobile and satellite communications equipment.

Restraints

• Inadequate infrastructure for manufacturing the products in large quantities: The industry players are still relying on research universities for bulk production. In contrast to their constituent materials, metamaterials' qualities are determined by their structure. Thus, depending on their intended use, metamaterials are synthesized in various ways. Finding the appropriate materials to satisfy an application's needs can be difficult. This makes the process of producing metamaterials difficult and time-consuming. The price of synthesis varies depending on the fabrication techniques employed. Various fabrication techniques are possible depending on the desired application and design combination. As a result, creating metamaterials is expensive. The price of synthesizing metamaterials is considerable, which restrains the market for them because there isn't readily available technology to do so.

Opportunity

• Advancements in 5G: Metamaterial-based antennas will benefit from the development and adoption of 5G. Industry players are working on developing Metamaterial based on antennas that could provide favorable radiation patterns, making them highly suitable for operations beyond ultra-wideband applications and 5G communications.


• Challenge


• Unavailability of technology for mass production of metamaterials: Metamaterial-based products are still in the R&D stage. As a result, industry players rely on research centers or universities to develop techniques.

Segmentation

By Material Type

• Electromagnetic Metamaterial


• Frequency band Metamaterial


• Terahertz metamaterial


• Photonic Metamaterial


• Tunable Metamaterial


• Plasmonic metamaterial


• Other

By Application

• Antenna


• Solar panel


• Sensors


• Absorber


• Medical Imaging


• Superlens


• Seismic protection


• Sound filtering


• Other

By End-Use Industry

• Aerospace & Defense


• Electronics & Telecommunication


• Automotive


• Power plants


• Medical


• Others

By Region

• North America


• Europe


• Asia-Pacific


• Latin America


• Middle East & Africa

Regional Analysis

In North America, the US is the leading country in the region, owing rapid growth of major end-use industries such as electronics & telecommunication, automotive, military & defense. Because of rising demand from the aerospace and defense sectors, North America's metamaterial market will account for the biggest market share from 2022 to 2030. Research universities and business firms are receiving significant funding from government organizations, including DOD, DARPA, and NASA, to develop metamaterial-based antennas. Recent years have seen a marked rise in the market for metamaterials, driven mostly by industries like aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer electronics, medicine, and energy & power. To improve the metamaterial technology or create effective and affordable electronic devices and applications, research institutes, laboratories, and various companies are receiving funding from US government agencies (DOD, DARPA, US Navy), as well as private organizations (Bill Gates Foundation (US), Lux Capital (US), and Kresge Foundation (US). The Asia-Pacific is predicted to have a strong demand for Metamaterial because of the region's expanding electronics and telecommunications sector, fueled by rising foreign investment and advancement in 5G. Additionally, it is anticipated that the Asia-Pacific region's metamaterial market will grow as more countries, like China and India, increase their investments in developing and bolstering their navies. The metamaterial market is predicted to increase steadily in Europe due to the expansion of the automotive and power industries and the rising demand for sophisticated materials.

Competitive Landscape

In the competitive landscape, the report analyses the degree of competition among the industry players, industry growth, and market scenario. The global metamaterial market is growing in market value and overall volume. Over the past few years, the metamaterial market has witnessed a healthy demand from various end-use applications such as automotive, construction, and electronics. Nevertheless, the degree of competition among the market players is still less due to limited market players across the globe. The global market for Metamaterial is fragmented. The players in the market are adopting various strategies such as partnerships, joint ventures, and product launches, propelling metamaterial market growth.

Metamaterial Technologies Inc., Plasmonics, Inc., Kymeta Corporation, Phoebus Optoelectronics LLC, Multiwave Technologies AG, MetaShield LLC, Echodyne, Inc., Nano-Meta Technologies, Inc., JEM Engineering, and Acoustic Metamaterials Group, Ltd. are the major shareholders in the global metamaterial market.

Report Overview:

The report segments the metamaterial market by material type, application, end-use industry, and region. In terms of insights, this report has focused on various levels of analysis such as market dynamics, value chain analysis, Porter's five forces, competitive landscape, and company profiles—all of which comprise and discuss views on the global Metamaterial emerging and fast-growing segments, regions, and countries.

Objectives of the Study

• To get a comprehensive overview of the global metamaterial market


• To get wide-ranging information about the key factors driving the market and market opportunities


• To gain information regarding the key players in the industry, their product portfolio, strategies, and key developments


• To gain insights into the key country/region in which the market is growing

Intended Audience

• Industrial sector


• Broadcast sector


• Aerospace & Defense sector


• Digital communication