Nickel-Based Superalloys Market 2024

The nickel-based superalloys market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.06 billion in 2023 to $8.79 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including a surge in the automotive industry, a rising demand for electric vehicles, enhanced aviation fuel efficiency, increased demand for ingot metallurgy across various sectors, and improvements in fuel economy and overall performance.

The nickel-based superalloys market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.65 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period can be linked to several factors, including an increasing demand for lightweight alloys in the aerospace sector, a heightened focus on renewable energy, a rising need for high-performance materials, an expanding use of gas turbines in power generation, and a growing requirement for advanced materials. Key trends expected in this period include technological innovations, improvements in 3D printing for complex superalloy components, the creation of intricate geometries, the development of next-generation aircraft, and advancements in alloy design.

The growth of the aerospace industry is projected to drive the expansion of the nickel-based superalloy markets in the coming years. The aerospace sector encompasses businesses involved in the design, development, production, and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems and equipment. Demand within this industry is on the rise, fueled by increasing global air travel, which is influenced by the growing middle-class populations and the pursuit of next-generation fuel-efficient aircraft to comply with stricter environmental regulations. Nickel-based superalloys are crucial to the aerospace industry due to their outstanding properties that allow for high performance in extreme conditions. For example, in September 2023, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), a US trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, reported a 6.7% increase in sales for the American aerospace and defense sector in 2022, reaching over $952 billion compared to the previous year. Consequently, the expansion of both the aerospace and power industries is propelling the growth of the nickel-based superalloys market.

Leading companies in the nickel-based superalloy sector are concentrating on creating technologically advanced solutions, such as nickel ultra-high-temperature superalloys, to meet the increasing demand for enhanced performance in critical areas such as aerospace and power generation. Nickel ultrahigh-temperature superalloys are sophisticated materials designed to endure extreme temperatures and harsh conditions. For instance, in July 2024, Alloyed and Aubert & Duval, a French metallurgical company, introduced a new nickel superalloy called ABD-1000AM, specifically engineered for additive manufacturing and capable of withstanding temperatures exceeding 1000°C in its age-hardened state. This ultra-high-temperature alloy features a relative density greater than 99.9%, a substantial gamma prime phase fraction of 55%, and a stress rupture life comparable to the cast alloy Ni247LC. The development process utilized Alloyed's Alloys-by-Design platform, with Aubert & Duval supplying the required powder feedstock.

In June 2024, Aubert & Duval S.A., a French company specializing in upscale metallurgy, entered into a partnership with Alloyed. This collaboration aims to develop a new nickel superalloy specifically designed for additive manufacturing and to create innovative materials for high-performance applications in the aerospace and energy sectors. Alloyed, a US-based firm, focuses on the development and implementation of digital platforms for designing and manufacturing advanced alloys and alloy components.

Major companies operating in the nickel-based superalloys market are CMK Corporation, BaoSteel, Thyssenkrupp Aerospace, Sandvik Materials Technology, Outokumpu Oyj., Aperam S.A., Fushun Special Steel Co Ltd, Precision Castparts Corp., Howmet Aerospace Inc, Walsin Lihwa Corporation, Eramet S.A., Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Beijing Cisri-Gaona Materials and Technology Co Ltd, Carpenter Technology Corporation, AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group, Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co Ltd, VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, Special Metals Corporation, Haynes International Inc, Doncasters Group, Smiths Metal Centres Limited, AEETHER Inc, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited, Rosswag GmbH, QuesTek Innovations.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the nickel-based superalloys market in 2023. The regions covered in the nickel-based superalloys market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the nickel-based superalloys market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A nickel-based superalloy is a high-performance material primarily made of nickel, engineered to retain its strength and stability at extremely high temperatures, often exceeding 1,000°C (1,832°F). These alloys are recognized for their remarkable mechanical strength, resistance to thermal creep deformation, and superior corrosion and oxidation resistance. Nickel-based superalloys are extensively utilized in demanding environments where materials face severe conditions and high stresses, such as in gas turbine engines, jet engines, and power generation systems.

The main categories of nickel-based superalloys include nickel-copper, nickel-chromium, nickel-molybdenum, among others. Nickel-copper superalloys combine nickel and copper, providing excellent strength and corrosion resistance. They are available in different forms, including cast and wrought varieties, and often contain additional elements such as cobalt, rhenium, tantalum, and tungsten. These superalloys are marketed through both direct sales and distributors, catering to a wide range of end-use industries, including aerospace, electronics, industrial applications, automotive, and oil and gas.

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The nickel-based superalloys market consists of sales of wrought nickel-based superalloys, cast nickel-based superalloys, and powder metallurgy nickel-based superalloys. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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