Soft Magnetic Materials Market by Material Type (Soft Magnetic Alloys, Soft Magnetic Composites (SMC)), Application (Electromagnetic Actuators, Inductors, Magnetic Sensors), End-Use - Global Forecast 2024-2030

Soft Magnetic Materials Market by Material Type (Soft Magnetic Alloys, Soft Magnetic Composites (SMC)), Application (Electromagnetic Actuators, Inductors, Magnetic Sensors), End-Use - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Soft Magnetic Materials Market size was estimated at USD 31.97 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 34.47 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 8.10% to reach USD 55.16 billion by 2030.

Global Soft Magnetic Materials MarketSoft magnetic materials are relatively soft ferromagnetic metallic alloys with strong magnetic properties, including high permeability and low coercivity. They are used extensively in electrical engineering, especially in electronic equipment such as transformers, inductors, and electromechanical actuators. The properties of soft magnetic materials make them ideal for applications where efficient energy transfer is required between two or more electrical components. Soft magnetic materials have recently witnessed an increasing demand due to the growing electricity consumption and shift to renewable energy sources. Advanced soft magnetic powder composites have also revolutionized the design of electromagnetic devices. However, the performance limitations of such materials are hindering their further growth. Strict standard specifications for soft magnetic iron parts pose a challenge that must be addressed to understand its vast potential. High-quality and improved versions of soft magnetic materials can potentially unlock new opportunities in the industry. Additive manufacturing of soft magnetic materials is also becoming popular for applications in various end-user industries.Regional InsightsThe Asia-Pacific region is a well-established market for soft magnetic materials due to the presence of many leading manufacturers in various end-user industries. Supported by abundant raw material supplies from China, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and Indonesia, this region continues to be an attractive space for production. The Americas have seen considerable progress in the market as existing soft materials manufacturers are investing heavily in R&D to enhance product quality and performance. European countries are also witnessing a surge in automotive and aerospace production, bringing several international market players into the region. The Middle East and Africa remain important sources of suppliers and distributors who ensure that demand for soft magnetic materials is met globally. The European market for soft magnetic materials is expected to record a steady growth rate during the forecast period owing to continual technological advancements in production activities and growing demand from various industries.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Soft Magnetic Materials Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Soft Magnetic Materials Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Soft Magnetic Materials Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Acciaierie Valbruna S.p.A., Advanced Magnet Source Corp., ArcelorMittal S.A., Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation, Baosteel Group Corporation, Bomatec AG, Bunting Magnetics Co., Daido Steel Co., Ltd., Dexter Magnetic Technologies, Fluxtrol, Inc., Hengdian Group Holdings Limited, Heraeus Holding GmbH, Hoganas AB, HYMAG'IN, JFE Steel Corporation, Kobe Steel, Ltd., Mahindra CIE Automotive Limited by CIE AUTOMOTIVE SA, Mate Co., Ltd., Metglas Inc., Nicofe Materials Ltd., Ningbo Newland Magnet Industry Co., Ltd, Notz Metall AG, POSCO, Proterial, Ltd. by Hitachi, Ltd., Rio Tinto PLC, Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd. by Nippon Steel Corporation, SG Technologies, Sintex a/s by Grundfos Holding A/S, SM Magnetics, Spang & Company, Steward Advanced Materials LLC, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., thyssenkrupp AG, Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd., VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG, and Voestalpine AG.

Market Segmentation & Coverage



This research report categorizes the Soft Magnetic Materials Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Material Type
Soft Magnetic Alloys
Soft Magnetic Composites (SMC)
Application
Electromagnetic Actuators
Inductors
Magnetic Sensors
Magnetic Shielding
Motors
Transformers
End-Use
Automotive
Electrical & Electronics
Medical Devices
Power & Energy
Telecommunications
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Soft Magnetic Materials Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Soft Magnetic Materials Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Soft Magnetic Materials Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Soft Magnetic Materials Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Soft Magnetic Materials Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Soft Magnetic Materials Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Increasing electricity consumption and shift to renewable energy
5.1.1.2. Advanced soft magnetic powder composites for revolutionized designs of electromagnetic devices
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Performance limitations and environmental impact of soft magnetic materials
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Introduction of sustainable and eco-friendly soft magnetic materials
5.1.3.2. Emerging popularity of additive manufacturing of soft magnetic materials
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Strict standard specification for soft magnetic iron parts in end-user industries
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Soft Magnetic Materials Market, by Material Type
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Soft Magnetic Alloys
6.3. Soft Magnetic Composites (SMC)
7. Soft Magnetic Materials Market, by Application
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Electromagnetic Actuators
7.3. Inductors
7.4. Magnetic Sensors
7.5. Magnetic Shielding
7.6. Motors
7.7. Transformers
8. Soft Magnetic Materials Market, by End-Use
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Automotive
8.3. Electrical & Electronics
8.4. Medical Devices
8.5. Power & Energy
8.6. Telecommunications
9. Americas Soft Magnetic Materials Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Argentina
9.3. Brazil
9.4. Canada
9.5. Mexico
9.6. United States
10. Asia-Pacific Soft Magnetic Materials Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Australia
10.3. China
10.4. India
10.5. Indonesia
10.6. Japan
10.7. Malaysia
10.8. Philippines
10.9. Singapore
10.10. South Korea
10.11. Taiwan
10.12. Thailand
10.13. Vietnam
11. Europe, Middle East & Africa Soft Magnetic Materials Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Denmark
11.3. Egypt
11.4. Finland
11.5. France
11.6. Germany
11.7. Israel
11.8. Italy
11.9. Netherlands
11.10. Nigeria
11.11. Norway
11.12. Poland
11.13. Qatar
11.14. Russia
11.15. Saudi Arabia
11.16. South Africa
11.17. Spain
11.18. Sweden
11.19. Switzerland
11.20. Turkey
11.21. United Arab Emirates
11.22. United Kingdom
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
12.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
12.3.1. Merger & Acquisition
12.3.1.1. Neo Performance Materials Acquires European Magnet Manufacturer
12.3.1.2. Elkem Scoops Up Metal Powders Manufacturer
12.3.2. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership
12.3.2.1. Sumitomo Electric Taps Into Ansys’ Material World to Support More Sustainable Electric Motor Designs
12.3.3. New Product Launch & Enhancement
12.3.3.1. Melbourne-based Kite Magnetics developed a motor with magnetic material called Aeroperm
12.3.3.2. Researchers Develop New Method Of 3d Printing Magnetic Cores For Electrical Machines
12.3.3.3. JFE Steel Launches Denjiro Insulation-coated Pure-iron Powder for Soft Magnetic Composites
12.3.4. Investment & Funding
12.3.4.1. Continuum secures USD 36 Million in funding
12.3.5. Award, Recognition, & Expansion
12.3.5.1. Midhani to produce metal additive manufacturing powder in India
12.3.5.2. New Delhi Tech Start-up Foxtini expands the European Market
12.3.5.3. 6K Additive announced commercial expansion into Europe
13. Competitive Portfolio
13.1. Key Company Profiles
13.1.1. Acciaierie Valbruna S.p.A.
13.1.2. Advanced Magnet Source Corp.
13.1.3. ArcelorMittal S.A.
13.1.4. Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation
13.1.5. Baosteel Group Corporation
13.1.6. Bomatec AG
13.1.7. Bunting Magnetics Co.
13.1.8. Daido Steel Co., Ltd.
13.1.9. Dexter Magnetic Technologies
13.1.10. Fluxtrol, Inc.
13.1.11. Hengdian Group Holdings Limited
13.1.12. Heraeus Holding GmbH
13.1.13. Hoganas AB
13.1.14. HYMAG'IN
13.1.15. JFE Steel Corporation
13.1.16. Kobe Steel, Ltd.
13.1.17. Mahindra CIE Automotive Limited by CIE AUTOMOTIVE SA
13.1.18. Mate Co., Ltd.
13.1.19. Metglas Inc.
13.1.20. Nicofe Materials Ltd.
13.1.21. Ningbo Newland Magnet Industry Co., Ltd
13.1.22. Notz Metall AG
13.1.23. POSCO
13.1.24. Proterial, Ltd. by Hitachi, Ltd.
13.1.25. Rio Tinto PLC
13.1.26. Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd. by Nippon Steel Corporation
13.1.27. SG Technologies
13.1.28. Sintex a/s by Grundfos Holding A/S
13.1.29. SM Magnetics
13.1.30. Spang & Company
13.1.31. Steward Advanced Materials LLC
13.1.32. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
13.1.33. thyssenkrupp AG
13.1.34. Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd.
13.1.35. VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG
13.1.36. Voestalpine AG
13.2. Key Product Portfolio
14. Appendix
14.1. Discussion Guide
14.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. AMERICAS SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. AMERICAS SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. UNITED STATES SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. UNITED STATES SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. ASIA-PACIFIC SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. ASIA-PACIFIC SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 22. SOFT MAGNETIC MATERIALS MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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