알루마이드 시장 예측(-2030년) : 유형, 형상, 등급, 용도별, 지역별 세계 분석

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Alumide Market is accounted for $160.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $219.9 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. Alumide is a composite material consisting of nylon (polyamide) powder infused with aluminum particles. It combines the strength and metallic appearance of aluminum with the flexibility and lightweight properties of nylon. Alumide is primarily used in 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes, particularly for creating functional prototypes, small-series production parts, and decorative objects. Its unique properties make it suitable for applications in the aerospace, automotive, and consumer product industries.

According to a report by Wohlers Associates, a leading consulting firm in the additive manufacturing industry, the global metal additive manufacturing market will reach $41 billion by 2027. This data indicates a growing acceptance and utilization of metal 3D printing technologies.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rise in adoption of additive manufacturing

The rise in adoption of additive manufacturing drives the alumide market by increasing demand for materials suitable for 3D printing technologies. Alumide, a composite material of aluminum powder and polyamide, offers versatility, strength, and light weight, making it ideal for prototyping and manufacturing complex parts. As industries embrace additive manufacturing for cost-effective production and rapid prototyping, the demand for aluminum grows, propelling market expansion.

Restraint:

Limited availability of skilled labor

Limited availability of skilled labor acts as a restraint in the alumide Market by hindering efficient utilization of additive manufacturing technologies. Skilled professionals capable of operating and maintaining 3D printing equipment are essential for achieving optimal production outcomes with alumide materials. Addressing this skill gap through training and education is crucial to maximizing the potential of additive manufacturing in diverse applications, mitigating the impact of this constraint on market growth.

Opportunity:

Growing focus on lightweighting

Alumide's combination of aluminum powder and polyamide offers a lightweight yet robust alternative for manufacturing components across industries like automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. Lightweight materials reduce fuel consumption, enhance performance, and meet sustainability goals, driving demand for alumide. As industries prioritize efficiency and environmental impact, alumide emerges as a preferred material choice, fueling market growth.

Threat:

Fluctuations in raw material prices

Alumide is composed of aluminum powder and polyamide, price volatility in these base materials can directly impact production costs and profit margins. Sudden spikes in aluminum prices or petroleum-based polymers used in polyamide production can lead to unpredictable manufacturing expenses. This volatility may make it challenging for manufacturers to maintain consistent pricing and could potentially erode competitiveness against alternative materials.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic initially disrupted the Alumide market through supply chain interruptions and reduced industrial activity. However, it also accelerated the adoption of 3D printing technologies in healthcare and other sectors, creating new opportunities for Alumide applications. The pandemic highlighted the importance of localized, flexible manufacturing capabilities, potentially boosting long-term demand for Alumide in additive manufacturing processes across various industries.

The standard alumide segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The standard alumide segment is anticipated to dominate the market due to its versatility and wide range of applications. Standard alumide offers a balanced combination of strength, durability, and thermal properties, making it suitable for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods. Its compatibility with common 3D printing technologies, like selective laser sintering (SLS), contributes to its widespread adoption. The segment's growth is further driven by its cost-effectiveness compared to more specialized grades, making it an attractive option for both prototyping and small-scale production runs.

The filament segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The filament segment is projected to experience the highest growth rate in the alumide market. This rapid growth is attributed to the increasing popularity of fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing technology, which uses filament materials. Alumide filaments offer the benefits of both aluminum and plastic, providing strength and thermal conductivity while maintaining ease of use in desktop 3D printers. The segment's high growth is also driven by the expanding market for consumer and prosumer 3D printers, where aluminum filaments are gaining traction for producing functional prototypes and end-use parts with metal-like properties.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is poised to dominate the alumide market due to its robust manufacturing sector, particularly in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea. The region's strong presence in industries such as electronics, automotive, and aerospace drives demand for advanced materials like alumide. Rapid industrialization, coupled with the increasing adoption of additive manufacturing technologies, further contributes to market growth. Furthermore, Government initiatives promoting advanced manufacturing and R&D investments in materials science also play a crucial role in establishing Asia Pacific as the largest market for alumide market.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is expected to maintain the highest growth rate in the Alumide market, driven by several factors. The region's fast-growing economies are investing heavily in technological advancements, including additive manufacturing. Countries like India and Southeast Asian nations are rapidly adopting 3D printing technologies, creating new opportunities for Alumide applications. The expanding aerospace and automotive industries in the region, coupled with a focus on lightweight materials, are accelerating Alumide demand in Asia Pacific.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Alumide market include BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, Solvay S.A., Arkema S.A., DSM Engineering Plastics, SABIC, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Covestro AG, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Clariant International Ltd., Huntsman International LLC, Lanxess AG, Celanese Corporation, RTP Company, Toray Industries, Inc., LG Chem, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., and Asahi Kasei Corporation.

Key Developments:

In June 2024, Evonik has commissioned a plant for an innovative dispersion technology for fumed silica at its Rheinfelden site. This strengthens the specialty chemicals company's position as a leading supplier of high-quality silicas from the AEROSIL(R) family. The new system is tailored for the production of AEROSIL(R) Easy-to-Disperse (E2D) products. This technology simplifies the incorporation of silica as a rheology additive into paint and coating formulations.

In June 2024, Covestro teams up with Alibaba Cloud to advance sustainable plastics traceability. Materials manufacturer Covestro has embraced this challenge by forging a partnership with Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group. Together, they will provide downstream industries starting in Asia with essential solutions and tools to enhance supply chain transparency through enabling carbon accounting and tracing for sustainable materials.

In October 2023, BASF invests a high double-digit million euro amount in a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products at its Ludwigshafen site. The plant will manufacture products that bring value to farmers including biological fungicides and biological seed treatment. BASF also plans to utilize the plant to produce the main building block of Inscalis(R), a novel insecticide derived from a fungal strain. Commissioning is planned for the second half of 2025. The plant will employ 30 people in production, logistics, engineering and maintenance.

Types Covered:

• Standard Alumide
• High-Performance Alumide

Forms Covered:

• Powder
• Filament
• Granule

Grades Covered:

• High-Strength Alumide
• Heat-Resistant Alumide
• Conductive Alumide
• Specialty Grades

Applications Covered:

• 3D Printing
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Building and Construction
• Consumer Goods
• Electronics and Appliances
• Healthcare
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Sports and Leisure Equipment
• 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

What our report offers:

• Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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• Company Profiling
  • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
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• Regional Segmentation
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• Competitive Benchmarking
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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

• 2.1 Abstract
• 2.2 Stake Holders
• 2.3 Research Scope
• 2.4 Research Methodology
  • 2.4.1 Data Mining
  • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
  • 2.4.3 Data Validation
  • 2.4.4 Research Approach
• 2.5 Research Sources
  • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Drivers
• 3.3 Restraints
• 3.4 Opportunities
• 3.5 Threats
• 3.6 Application Analysis
• 3.7 Emerging Markets
• 3.8 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

• 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
• 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
• 4.3 Threat of substitutes
• 4.4 Threat of new entrants
• 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Alumide Market, By Type

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Standard Alumide
• 5.3 High-Performance Alumide

6 Global Alumide Market, By Form

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Powder
• 6.3 Filament
• 6.4 Granule

7 Global Alumide Market, By Grade

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 High-Strength Alumide
• 7.3 Heat-Resistant Alumide
• 7.4 Conductive Alumide
• 7.5 Specialty Grades

8 Global Alumide Market, By Application

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 3D Printing
• 8.3 Aerospace
• 8.4 Automotive
• 8.5 Building and Construction
• 8.6 Consumer Goods
• 8.7 Electronics and Appliances
• 8.8 Healthcare
• 8.9 Industrial Manufacturing
• 8.10 Sports and Leisure Equipment
• 8.11 Other Applications

9 Global Alumide Market, By Geography

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 North America
  • 9.2.1 US
  • 9.2.2 Canada
  • 9.2.3 Mexico
• 9.3 Europe
  • 9.3.1 Germany
  • 9.3.2 UK
  • 9.3.3 Italy
  • 9.3.4 France
  • 9.3.5 Spain
  • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
• 9.4 Asia Pacific
  • 9.4.1 Japan
  • 9.4.2 China
  • 9.4.3 India
  • 9.4.4 Australia
  • 9.4.5 New Zealand
  • 9.4.6 South Korea
  • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 9.5 South America
  • 9.5.1 Argentina
  • 9.5.2 Brazil
  • 9.5.3 Chile
  • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
• 9.6 Middle East & Africa
  • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 9.6.2 UAE
  • 9.6.3 Qatar
  • 9.6.4 South Africa
  • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

• 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
• 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
• 10.3 New Product Launch
• 10.4 Expansions
• 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

• 11.1 BASF SE
• 11.2 Evonik Industries AG
• 11.3 Solvay S.A.
• 11.4 Arkema S.A.
• 11.5 DSM Engineering Plastics
• 11.6 SABIC
• 11.7 DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
• 11.8 Covestro AG
• 11.9 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• 11.10 Clariant International Ltd.
• 11.11 Huntsman International LLC
• 11.12 Lanxess AG
• 11.13 Celanese Corporation
• 11.14 RTP Company
• 11.15 Toray Industries, Inc.
• 11.16 LG Chem
• 11.17 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
• 11.18 Asahi Kasei Corporation