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The tungsten market size is estimated to grow by USD 1.95 billion at a CAGR of 7.11% between 2023 and 2028. The market's growth is influenced by several key factors. Firstly, tungsten is widely used in integrated circuits due to its high melting point and electrical conductivity, driving demand from the electronics industry. Secondly, the automotive industry's increasing demand for tungsten carbide, known for its hardness and wear resistance, is contributing to market expansion. Lastly, the vast reserves of tungsten ores in China provide a stable supply base, ensuring continuity in the market. These factors collectively underscore the importance of tungsten in various industries and its role in driving market growth. It also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Furthermore, the report includes historic market data from 2018-2022.
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The hard metal segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Hard metal products made of tungsten are also known as cemented carbides, a composite engineering material. Cemented carbides are preferred to other hard materials such as hardened steel, hard ceramic materials (aluminum oxide or silicon carbide), high-strength titanium alloys, and fiber-reinforced composites due to their unique characteristics.
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The hard metal segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 1.67 billion in 2018. Cemented carbides exhibit excellent strength, hardness, transverse rupture strength, and fracture toughness. They are used in applications such as machining cast irons, hardened steel, non-ferrous metals, nickel-based high-strength alloys, stainless steel, composites, and wear parts. Thus, such factors will drive the growth of the market segment during the forecast period.
APAC is estimated to contribute 69% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.
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Major end-user industries of tungsten, including automotive, construction, aerospace, and defense, are flourishing in APAC due to significant economic growth. India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam exhibit a high demand for automobiles. Automotive manufacturers in APAC broadly use tungsten carbide and mill products. China, Japan, and India are the key contributors. Furthermore, the aviation industry in the region is exhibiting growth due to the rising number of transits. The region offers numerous opportunities to aerospace manufacturers and the general aviation industry. The use of tungsten in arms and ammunition is expected to increase during the forecast period.
The market is driven by its unique properties, including high tensile strength and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for various applications. It is used in construction activities for its impact resistance and in blast hole drilling for its durability. Tungsten is also crucial in X-ray tubes and bulb filaments due to its ability to withstand high temperatures. It finds applications in radiation shielding, super alloys, and industrial catalysts. In the automotive and aerospace industries, tungsten is used in aerospace components and automotive parts for its strength and durability. Additionally, it is used in electrical and electronics appliances and logging equipment. Its role in renewable energy technologies and as field emitters highlights its importance in modern industries.
The wide use of tungsten in integrated circuits is the key factor driving market growth. The use of ICs (integrated circuits) is anticipated to grow due to the rising number of end-user applications. Electronic equipment such as laptops, personal computers, cellular phones, and other digital home appliances use ICs because of their small size and low manufacturing cost.
Furthermore, tungsten is a crucial component in modern circuitry and is used in all advanced chips to connect the transistors and interconnecting layers. The rising demand for ICs fuels the demand for tungsten, which in turn will drive the growth of the global tungsten market in focus during the forecast period.
Miniaturization of electronic components is the primary trend shaping market growth. The advancements in semiconductors and a shift to ICs have led manufacturers to produce small electro-mechanical components in the last few years. Several industries, including aerospace, require miniaturized and lightweight electronic components as they are cost-effective and increase functionality. Cutting-edge materials, such as tungsten, are popularly used for manufacturing 3D (3 3-dimensional) ICs.
Moreover, in 3D circuit integration technology, ICs are vertically stacked via dense 3D electrical interconnections. These interconnections are made with tungsten plugs as they improve latency, power consumption, and memory bandwidth. Moreover, these tungsten plugs are used widely in complementary metal-oxide semiconductors (CMOS) to improve efficiency. Miniaturization is a prominent trend in consumer electronics, which will surge the demand for tungsten, which will boost the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Stringent environmental and safety regulations are challenges that affect market growth. Ingestion of tungsten metal or carbide through the air, water, or food causes lung diseases and carcinogenic health issues. The areas around tungsten mines, tungsten production industries, and natural deposits have high levels of tungsten in the air and water. The tungsten industry releases its waste into wastewater and poses serious health risks to humans.
Furthermore, the workers in the heavy metals industry exposed to this material are known to have been severely affected, despite consumer products containing tungsten not causing any adverse effects. The permissible levels of tungsten in the air, water, and food shall be established by federal government recommendations and regulations. The stringent regulation of tungsten production may hurt the growth of the global market during the forecast period.
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Almonty Industries Inc.: The company offers tungsten which includes pure tungsten containing small amounts of carbon and oxygen, which give tungsten metal its considerable hardness and brittleness.
The research report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 15 market companies, including:
Almonty Industries Inc., Amalgamated Metal Corp. PLC, Buffalo Tungsten Inc., China Molybdenum Co. Ltd., China Tungsten Online Manu and Sales Corp., Dymet Alloys, Federal Carbide Co., Group 6 Metals Ltd., Masan High Tech Materials, Mitsubishi Materials Corp., MOLTUN, PicoParts, Plansee SE, SALORO SLU, Saxony Minerals and Exploration AG SME AG, Specialty Metals Resources Ltd., T and D Materials Manufacturing LLC, TaeguTec LTD., Tungco INC., and Tungsten Mining NL
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The market research report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.
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The market is driven by its exceptional properties, including heat and pressure tolerance, making it ideal for demanding applications like haul road maintenance, bulk handling, and mineral processing. It is essential in longwall extraction and roof bolting in mining operations due to its durability. Tungsten's high heat tolerance and electron emission ability are crucial in the electronic industry for components like microchips and power-management circuits. It is also used in incandescent and halogen lamps, electronic tubes, and TIG welding electrodes. Additionally, tungsten finds applications in oil and gas, chemical sectors, and metal-related applications for its wear-resistant coatings and precision equipment components. With the rise of renewable energy sources like electric vehicles, solar cells, and wind turbines, tungsten plays a vital role in their production, highlighting its importance in the circular economy and recycling initiatives. Wolfram, also known as tungsten, is used in various applications such as vapor pressure measurement, resisting acid attacks, and as a component in penetrating projectiles, as well as in gas tungsten arc welding. It's also used as filaments in light bulbs and cathode ray tubes, and in various metal alloys.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
165 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018-2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 7.11% |
Market growth 2024-2028 |
USD 1.95 billion |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
5.69 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa, and South America |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 69% |
Key countries |
US, China, India, Japan, and Russia |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Almonty Industries Inc., Amalgamated Metal Corp. PLC, Buffalo Tungsten Inc., China Molybdenum Co. Ltd., China Tungsten Online Manu and Sales Corp., Dymet Alloys, Federal Carbide Co., Group 6 Metals Ltd., Masan High Tech Materials, Mitsubishi Materials Corp., MOLTUN, PicoParts, Plansee SE, SALORO SLU, Saxony Minerals and Exploration AG SME AG, Specialty Metals Resources Ltd., T and D Materials Manufacturing LLC, TaeguTec LTD., Tungco INC., and Tungsten Mining NL |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market Forecasting, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the market forecast period |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Product
7 Market Segmentation by Application
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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