Electronic Ceramics Market Outlook - 2027
The global electronic ceramics market was valued at $11.3 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $16.6 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2020 to 2027.
Electronic ceramics, or electroceramics, are defined as ceramic materials that perform an electronic function. Electroceramic materials are extracted from various rocks and are available in powder form and various formulations. Various types of electroceramics available in the market include piezoceramics, dielectric ceramics, ferroelectric ceramics, and conducting ceramics. Electroceramics exhibit high strength, thermal & corrosion stability, chemical resistance, and wear resistance, which facilitate reliable and thermally efficient operation. Furthermore, the key role of electroceramics in electronics is their ability to miniaturize electronic components. Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for mobile device applications as small as 0.25mm have been developed. Major electroceramic include zirconia, titanate, zirconia, silica, niobates, and alumina. Components made of electroceramics include multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), radio-frequency identification (RFID), noise filters, microelectromechanical systems (MEMs), thin & thick electronic substrates, sensors, and actuators. Zirconia-based ceramic gas sensors can detect gases such as CO2, SO2, and NOx. The emission of these gases is an environmental concern and needs to be monitored and regulated. By monitoring oxygen levels, they regulate the air/fuel ratio in engines. Titanates are used for the manufacture of piezoceramic devices such as capacitors, resistors, and transducers. Alumina is used in the production of electronic substrates and electronic packages.
The growth of the global electronic ceramics market is driven by various new technological updates in electronics, automotive, and communication systems. The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to penetrate every sector. It enables digital transformation of various processes, and by using various sensors, it can monitor key operational parameters in healthcare, manufacturing, vehicle tracking, and storage monitoring. Furthermore, 5G network, which is faster than 4G, needs altogether a new set of equipment and antenna systems to transmit massive volume of data. According to Mark Wolf, the vice president of Kyocera International’s Fine Ceramics division, technologies such as electronics, computing, wireless networks, broadband internet, IoT, satellite communication, automotive collision avoidance systems, and medical technologies, including diagnostic imaging and robotic surgical tools may seem as diverse fields, yet none of these technologies function without electroceramics. Controllers, computers, automation, and new technologies and equipment use ceramic-based materials. Capacitors, sensors, and actuators are used are majorly used in consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunication, and power industries. However, the production of components from electroceramics is labor and capital intensive. Large research investment is required to develop new electroceramic components. This limits the penetration of new players in the electronic ceramics market. In addition, the market is currently dominated by players that have invested in the research & development of electroceramics fabrication and forward integration. This factor acts as a restraint of the global electronic ceramics market as it limits the influx of new component makers in the market. On the contrary, the development of new electroceramics that will benefit the component maker in terms of size and operational efficiency is anticipated to offer lucrative opportunities for the expansion of the global electronic ceramics market. In addition, the development of ceramic solid-state battery, which uses ceramic electrolyte instead of the more traditional liquid electrolyte finds its application in electric vehicles (EV). Ceramic solid-state batteries eliminate the risk of leakage or explosion. Applications include battery-backup for real-time clocks (RTCs), storage for energy harvesting, sub-battery in wearables, and energy storage for Bluetooth beacon transmission.
The global electronic ceramics market is segmented into material, application, and end user. Depending on material, the market is categorized into alumina, zirconia, silica, and others. The applications covered in the study include capacitors, data storage devices, optoelectronic devices, actuators & sensors, power distribution devices, and others. On the basis of end user, the market is segregated into electronics, automobile, medical, aerospace & defense, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. The major companies profiled in this report include American Elements, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., CoorsTek Inc., Ferro Corporation, Hoganas AB, Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Merck KgA, Noritake Co. Ltd., Physik Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG., Sensor Technology Ltd., and Venator Materials Plc.
By Region
Asia-Pacific would exhibit a CAGR of 6.1% during 2019-2027.
Electronic ceramics market, by region
Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share in 2019, and is estimated to exhibit the highest CAGR of 6.1%. This is attributed to well-established electronic manufacturing hub in countries such as India, China, Japan, and Taiwan and presence large consumer base in Asia-Pacific.
By Type
Silica is projected as the most lucrative segment.
Electronic Ceramics market, by material
The alumina segment was the highest contributor to the market, accounting for 40.5% of the total market share. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period, owing to the fact that alumina is the material of choice for most thick-film and thin-film ceramic substrates and is used in hybrid electronic circuits.
By Application
Optoelectronic Devices is projected as the most lucrative segment.
Electronic Ceramics market, by application
The capacitors segment led the market, garnering 30.3% of total electronic ceramics market share, and is anticipated to reach a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. This is attributed to the fac that capacitors, majorly MLCCs, have found applications in every industrial vertical such as consumer electronics, military, aerospace, and industrial telecommunication systems.
By End-user
Medical is projected as the most lucrative segment.
Electronic ceramics market, by end-user
The electronics segment was the highest contributor to the market, accounting for 32.9% of the total electronic ceramics market share, and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period. The segment growth is driven by increase in demand for power electronics, semiconductor applications, and consumer electronics such as laptops and smartphones.
Key benefits for stakeholders
- Porter’s five forces analysis helps to analyze the potential of buyers & suppliers and the competitive scenario of the industry for strategy building.
- It outlines the current electronic ceramics market trends and future estimations from 2019 to 2027 to understand the prevailing opportunities and potential investment pockets.
- The major countries in each region have been mapped according to their individual revenue contribution to the regional market.
- The key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their detailed impact analysis are explained in the study.
- The profiles of key players and their key strategic developments are enlisted in the report.
Impact Of Covid-19 On The Global Electronic Ceramics Market
- The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the electronics industry and the entire supply chain, creating shortage of raw material supply.
- China is a key region for the electronics industry, owing to the presence of almost all the major electronic OEMs and contract manufacturers. The abrupt shutdown of operations due to lockdown hampered the entire electronics ecosystem.
- The pandemic negatively affected the consumer spending patterns., which resulted in decline in demand for consumer electronic.
- The pandemic severely impacted smartphones sales in the first quarter of 2020. Top smartphone players such as Apple and Samsung recorded a decline in sales.
- In addition, spending on essential products such as food and medicine has increased, whereas demand for nonessentials such as electronics has decreased.
- Lockdown and travel restrictions forced companies to issue work-from-home (WFH) directives. This increased the demand for wireless networks and consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops.
Electronic Ceramics Market Report Highlights
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 Key Market Players | Hoganas AB, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Almatis GmbH, Compagnie De Saint-Gobain S.A., Physik Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG., Merck KGaA, Ferro Corporation, Sensor Technology Ltd., Venator Materials PLC, Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd., Noritake Co. Ltd., American Elements, CoorsTek Inc. |
Analyst Review
The electronic ceramics market is expected to maintain its steady growth during the forecast period. The demand for consumer electronics such as smartphones and home appliances is expected to increase the demand for electroceramic components. Furthermore, the demand for electronic systems in the medical and aerospace & defense sectors is anticipated to boost the demand for electroceramic-based sensors and actuators. Ever-increasing trend of miniaturization of electronic devices is fueling the demand for new and improved electroceramics. The global electronic ceramics market is segmented on the basis of material, application, end user, and region. Presently, the electronics industry contributes the largest share, followed by aerospace & defense segment.
Increasing penetration of IoT, 5G network, and automated vehicle as well as demand for miniaturized electronic systems are some of the factors boosting the electronic ceramics market growth
The global electronic ceramics market was valued at $11,324.00 million in 2019, and is expected to reach $16,596.30 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 5.1% from 2019 to 2027.
Major players in the electronic ceramics industry include American Elements, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., CoorsTek Inc., Ferro Corporation, Hoganas AB, Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Merck KgA, Noritake Co. Ltd., Physik Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG., Sensor Technology Ltd., and Venator Materials Plc.
The medical and aerospace & defense segment are projected to increase the demand for electronic ceramics during the forecast period
The electronics segment accounted for the largest electronic ceramics market share
Increasing demand from various end-users and new technologies in wireless networks are the main drivers of electronic ceramics market
Optoelectronic Devices, Data Storage Devices, and capacitor applications are expected to drive the adoption of electronic ceramics
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the electronics industry and the entire supply chain, creating shortage of raw material supply.
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