Global Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Overview
The Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Size was valued at USD 12.11 Billion in 2022. The Tungsten Carbide Powder industry is projected to grow from USD 12.67 Billion in 2023 to USD 16.78 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Tungsten carbide powder is the combination of a chemical compound that includes carbide and atoms of tungsten. It has a unique procedure, where it is produced in a hydrogen atmosphere at temperatures between 1300-1600C, including the high-purity carbon and tungsten powder. In the production of tungsten carbide powder, the conventional process has been used, which is called carburization. It has unique properties like strong electrical and thermal conductivity, hardness, high modulus of elasticity, and tungsten carbide powder that has more applications in various industries like aerospace & defense, oil & gas, automotive, building & construction mining the factors playing a key role in the market.
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Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Trends
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The growing hard-wearing machinery tools demand for drilling, cutting, and mining is driving the growth.
The growing hard-wearing machinery tools demand the purpose of drilling, cutting, and mining are driving the growth of the Tungsten Carbide powder Market. Moreover, the market is growing its growth due to the increasing automotive industries and building & construction industries across several regions. Hence, the Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Analysis report has explained that the increasing automotive industries and building & construction industries are predicted to increase the tungsten carbide powder materials demand for the forecast period.
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Additionally, The Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Trends are propelling its growth because of its tungsten carbide stability at high temperatures. The anti-tank shells are considered the best alternative for depleted uranium, bringing more opportunities for the market. Along with that, the tungsten carbide has the resistant power to breakage and fracture. So, it is extensively used as a laser melting process for metal printing in the 3D printing process. This can be the major growth opportunity for the Tungsten Carbide Powder Market for the research period.
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Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Segment Insights
Tungsten Carbide Powder Grade Insights
The Tungsten Carbide Powder market segmentation, based on Grade, includes Rotary Drilling & Mining, Metal Forming, Wear, Submicron, and Others. Among these, the rotary drilling & mining grade segment has been projected to generate the largest Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Growth during the forecast period.
Tungsten Carbide Powder Application Insights
Based on Application, the Tungsten Carbide Powder market segmentation includes dies and punches, machine tools, cutting tools, and others. Among these, the machine tools & components application segment has registered to generate the largest Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Size during the forecast period.
Tungsten Carbide Powder end-use industry Insights
Based on the end-use industry, the Tungsten Carbide Powder market segmentation includes oil & gas, building & construction, automotive, aerospace & defense, mining, and others. Among these, the automotive industries and building & construction industries are generating higher Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Growth for the forecast period.
Figure 2: Tungsten Carbide Powder Market, by Application, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)
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Tungsten Carbide Powder Regional Insights
By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific holds the highest share of the tungsten carbide market. China is the leader in the production of tungsten ore. The output from China of tungsten ore accounts for around 85% of the total tungsten ore production. However, this is likely to hinder supply chains. The economy has dominant control over the tungsten resources, and it also manages the quota for export, while also implementing strict policies that have adverse negative effects on the supply chains. Japan, too, is likely to play a noteworthy role in this market. The economy has a small mining sector but a large minerals-processing industry of nonferrous and ferrous industrial minerals and metals.
Figure 3: TUNGSTEN CARBIDE POWDER MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)
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Emerging economies such as India, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are focusing on strengthening their manufacturing sector by coming up with policies, further driving the tungsten carbide market in this region. India has pledged USD 30 billion for various projects under the smart city initiative, which will further boost the demand for tungsten carbide in Asia-Pacific. Inexpensive labor, lower land costs, and easy credit availability is making these economies attractive destinations for foreign investments.
Tungsten Carbide Powder Key Market Players & Competitive Insights
Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Tungsten Carbide Powder market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Tungsten Carbide Powder industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.
The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth for Tungsten Carbide Powder. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Tungsten Carbide Powder industry must offer affordable products.
Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the Tungsten Carbide Powder industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. The Low-Profile Additives market has recently given medicine some of the most important advantages. Major Tungsten Carbide Powder market players, including Kennametal Inc (US), Sandvik AB (Sweden), Federal Carbide Company (US), CERATIZIT S.A. (Luxembourg), and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.
Kennametal is a company specializing in the development and application of tungsten carbides, ceramics, super-hard materials, and solutions used in metal cutting and extreme wear applications. It operates through two segments: Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. The Metal Cutting segment manufactures tooling and metal-cutting products such as milling, hole-making, turning, threading, and toolmaking systems, and offers standard.
Also, Sandvik Group (also known as Sandvik Aktiebolag) is an engineering company that operates in the areas of mining and rock excavation, metal-cutting, and materials technology. It offers metal-cutting and tooling systems, including boring, drilling, milling, reaming, and other products. The company also provides stainless steels, special alloys, controlled expansion, billets and blooms, metal powders, plates and sheets, and strip steels.
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Key Companies in the Tungsten Carbide Powder market include
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Kennametal Inc (US),
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Sandvik AB (Sweden),
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Federal Carbide Company (US),
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CERATIZIT S.A. (Luxembourg),
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Nanchang Cemented Carbide Co., Ltd (China),
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ChinaTungsten (China),
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C. Starck GmbH (US),
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Reade International Corp., (US),
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Merck KGaA (Germany),
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GuangDong XiangLu Tungsten Co., Ltd (China),
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Japan New Metals Co., Ltd (Japan),
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Umicore (Belgium),
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Chongyi ZhangYuan Tungsten Co., Ltd (China)
Tungsten Carbide Powder Industry Developments
According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China, the Chinese government approved 26 infrastructure projects with an estimated investment of about USD 142 billion in 2019. Moreover, the Indian government has allocated USD 63 billion for the infrastructure sector in 2019-20 and is planning to spend USD 1.4 trillion over the next five years. The development of smart cities and other schemes like “housing for all” are expected to increase the demand for construction.
In the year 2020, Toyota Tsusho corporation signed a deal with Celanese Corporation. This deal allows the latter company to manufacture Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT), which are used in cars.
Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Segmentation
Tungsten Carbide Powder Grade Outlook
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Rotary Drilling & Mining
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Metal Forming
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Wear
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Submicron
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Others
Tungsten Carbide Powder Application Outlook
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Machine Tools
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Cutting Tools
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Dies and Punches
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Others
Tungsten Carbide Powder End-Use Industry Outlook
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Building & Construction
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Oil & Gas
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Automotive
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Mining
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Aerospace & Defense
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Others
Tungsten Carbide Powder Regional Outlook
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North America
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Europe
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Germany
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France
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UK
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Italy
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Spain
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Rest of Europe
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Asia-Pacific
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China
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Japan
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India
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Australia
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South Korea
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Australia
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Rest of Asia-Pacific
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Rest of the World
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Middle East
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Africa
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Latin America
| Report Attribute/Metric |
Details |
| Market Size 2022 |
USD 12.11 Billion |
| Market Size 2023 |
USD 12.67 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 |
USD 16.78 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) |
5.2% (2023-2030) |
| Base Year |
2022 |
| Market Forecast Period |
2023-2030 |
| Historical Data |
2019-2021 |
| Market Forecast Units |
Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage |
Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered |
Grade, Application, End-use Industry, and Region |
| Geographies Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered |
The US, Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled |
Sandvik AB (Sweden), Kennametal Inc (US), CERATIZIT S.A. (Luxembourg), Federal Carbide Company (US), GuangDong XiangLu Tungsten Co., Ltd (China), Nanchang Cemented Carbide Co., Ltd (China), Japan New Metals Co., Ltd (Japan), Umicore (Belgium), ChinaTungsten (China), H.C. Starck GmbH (US), Reade International Corp., (US), Chongyi ZhangYuan Tungsten Co., Ltd (China), and Merck KGaA (Germany). |
| Key Market Opportunities |
The Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Trends are propelling its growth because of its tungsten carbide stability at high temperatures. |
| Key Market Dynamics |
The growing hard-wearing machinery tools demand for drilling, cutting, and mining is driving the growth. |
Tungsten Carbide Powder Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
Tungsten Carbide Powder Market is predicted to grow at 5.2% through forecast period of 2021-2030.
The forecast period for Tungsten Carbide Powder Market research report is 2021-2030.
The Tungsten Carbide Powder Market has been segmented into applications, grades, and end-users industry.
Tungsten Carbide Powder Market is dominated by APAC region.
Sandvik AB (Sweden), Kennametal Inc (US), CERATIZIT S.A. (Luxembourg), Federal Carbide Company (US), GuangDong XiangLu Tungsten Co., Ltd (China), Nanchang Cemented Carbide Co., Ltd (China), Japan New Metals Co., Ltd (Japan), Umicore (Belgium), ChinaTungsten (China), H.C. Starck GmbH (US), Reade International Corp., (US), Chongyi ZhangYuan Tungsten Co., Ltd (China), and Merck KGaA (Germany).
