Monocrystalline Transparent Ceramics Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Material Type (Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG), Yttria (Y2O3), Sapphire (Al2O3), Aluminum Oxynitride [(AlN)x•(Al2O3)1-x)]), Application (Aerospace, Defense & Security, Optics

Monocrystalline Transparent Ceramics Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Material Type (Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG), Yttria (Y2O3), Sapphire (Al2O3), Aluminum Oxynitride [(AlN)x•(Al2O3)1-x)]), Application (Aerospace, Defense & Security, Optics & Optoelectronics, Healthcare/Medical, Mechanical/Chemical, Other Applications), and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Monocrystalline Transparent Ceramics Market is accounted for $382.04 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $1,146.48 million by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 20.1% during the forecast period. Monocrystalline transparent ceramics are utilized as an option in contrast to traditional glass, due to its additional mechanical stability without compromising transparency. It is a solitary crystal of ceramic material made to eradicate voids to improve its consistency, which directly affects its transparency. It offers diverse benefits such as abridged optical loss, better durability, and enhanced consistency that make it as a useful product across automotive, defense, and electric and electronics sectors.

Transparent ceramics industry has witnessed continuous technical evolution over the past few decades. The product has high optical properties along with high strength and excellent chemical and thermal resistance. In February 2020, the Indian government allocated $66.9 billion (INR 4,71,378 crore) to the defense sector, for the fiscal year 2020-2021, which is a significant hike from the allocation of $44.5 billion (INR 3,18,000 crore) for the fiscal year 2019–2020. In addition, as per Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the U.S. defense spending stood at $649 billion, which was more than the next seven countries combined (China, Saudi Arabia, India, France, Russia, U.K., and Germany). Hence, the transparent ceramics industry is likely to portray high growth in monocrystalline transparent ceramics in the coming years, due to increasing demand from end-user industries.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing medical sector worldwide

The properties of monocrystalline transparent ceramics incorporate resistance from thermal growth, high resistant to suppleness, humidity, phenomenal high-temperature electrical resistivity, and weathering circumstances, which makes it broadly valuable for diverse medical applications such as posterior capsular opacification, surgical tools, dental restoration, thermographic imaging, and medical imaging machines. In addition, the use of monocrystalline transparent ceramics material offers diverse benefits in terms of safety, quality, and visibility. While, according to the Government of India (GoI), the Indian medical tourism market is rising at the rate of 18% and is expected to reach $ 9 billion by 2020. Moreover, the Government of India (GoI) aims to invest 3% of the GDP in the healthcare sector by 2022 along with the country is also focusing on to open the number of medical colleges across the country. This growth in the medical sector is driving also contributing to the growth of the global monocrystalline transparent ceramics market during the forecast period.

Restraint:

Selection of a proper material composition

The selection of a appropriate material composition is one of the most challenging factors to obliterate the optical consistency of ceramic body and cause the spreading of light. Besides, the presence of require of skilled labor and training centers are also restraining the market growth. Though, if there is a superior dissimilarity in material composition, then there should be a superior dissimilarity in refractive index that leads to inferior the light transmittance of the entire ceramic. Thus, the highly skilled operator is necessary to choose a proper material composition in order to uphold the quality of the end product like the crystal boundary region of monocrystalline transparent ceramics should be better light matching, thin, no porosity and inclusion, and dislocation.

Opportunity:

Increasing use in aerospace and defense industries

The demand for lightweight armors and engine components is growing, where the inferior weight of the composite material is significant. Numerous companies are trying to build fuel-efficient aircraft, especially in the US and Europe. Hence, the fabrication of novel aircraft engines from 2015 to 2025 is anticipated to utilize more monocrystalline transparent ceramic components. Aircraft manufacturers are now focusing on monocrystalline transparent ceramics as a substitute for conventional alloys and metals. Apart from the aerospace industry, defense equipment manufacturers are also concentrating on manufacturing lightweight and high fracture toughness armors for defense personnel and vehicles.

Threat:

High costs

The monocrystalline transparent ceramic materials are costlier than alloys and metals. The high cost of these ceramics is likely to restrain the market in the near future. In addition, the high prices of raw materials increase the cost of these ceramics, thereby raising the prices of end products. Hence, end-use industries are forced to search for low-cost substitutes for these raw materials. Moreover, recyclability and reparability issues related to these ceramics are expected to hinder the market in the near future.

The sapphire (Al2O3) segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The sapphire (Al2O3) segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to widely used in the various applications include optoelectronics, energy, aerospace, and defense security, high electrical resistance, high mechanical and dielectric strength, and high ultraviolet and infrared optical characteristics makes make sapphire the most widely used material in cutting tools and lasers applications. Sapphire is the most lucrative investment option for new entrants in the monocrystalline transparent ceramics industry. Monocrystalline transparent ceramics made of sapphire are analyzed and are manufactured easily. It is used to manufacture windows for missiles & domes, and also in transparent armor and electronics & semiconductor industries. Sapphire is the first choice as a substrate or a base material in electronics & semiconductor industry. Its scratch-resistance properties are being harnessed in developing transparent armor and increasing protection of ballistic vehicles.

The optics & optoelectronics segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The optics & optoelectronics segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to the growing uses of sapphire materials across various application of optics & optoelectronics like photodiodes, phototransistors, lasers, laser diodes, LEDs, infrared homing for electromagnetic radiations, and optical fiber communications. Optics & optoelectronics components utilize monocrystalline transparent ceramic materials as substrate for various electronic components.

Region with highest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period due to increasing demand from electronics and aviation and defense industries across China and India, growing consumer and e-commerce sectors, and rise in defense expenditure on advanced material and technologies. The region offers potential opportunity due to its strong customer base, strong manufacturing base, and governmental regulations that favour foreign investments, leading to market growth in the emerging countries.

Region with highest CAGR:

South America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, due to the profusion of raw materials, expansion of ports to ease out transportation, and increase in number of educated population. Brazil is an active market for monocrystalline transparent ceramics in the South America region. According to the Brazilian Association of General Aviation (ABAG), Brazil has the second largest executive aircraft fleet, and the third largest helicopter fleet globally, thereby increasing the demand for monocrystalline transparent ceramics materials in the region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Monocrystalline Transparent Ceramics Market include Coorstek Inc., Schott AG, Ceramtec ETEC, Konoshima Chemicals Co., Ltd., Surmet Corporation, Brightcrystals Technology Inc., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., CILAS, General Electric, II-VI Incorporated, Ceranova Corporation, IBD Deisenroth Engineering, Philips, Koito Manufacturing, and Innovacera.

Key Developments:

In 2018, CeraNova Corporation, completed the process for ISO 9001:2015 Certification and received its ISO Certificate from CIC Management, LLC. With this certificate, the products and services provided by CeraNova meet certified quality processes and standards along with meet customer requirements and enhance customer satisfaction.

In February 2017, CeramTec acquired UK electro-ceramics business from Morgan Advanced Materials. The acquisition comprises two manufacturing sites at Ruabon and Southampton, from Morgan Advanced Materials plc. This acquisition has helped CeramTec to increase customer base and product portfolio in European market.

In December 2014, CoorsTek, Inc. acquired Covalent Materials Corporation, a Japan based engineered ceramics manufacturer. This acquisition has helped CoorsTek, Inc. to increase customer base and overall market presence in Asian market.

Material Types Covered:
• Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG)
• Yttria (Y2O3)
• Sapphire (Al2O3)
• Aluminum Oxynitride [(AlN)x•(Al2O3)1-x)]

Applications Covered:
• Aerospace, Defense & Security
• Optics & Optoelectronics
• Healthcare/Medical
• Mechanical/Chemical
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

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