Nickel-Based Superalloys Market Report 2026

The nickel-based superalloys market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.51 billion in 2025 to $10.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of aerospace industry, rising demand in gas turbines, increasing industrial and automotive applications, expansion of power generation sector, development of corrosion-resistant alloys.

The nickel-based superalloys market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.59 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption in jet engines, rising demand for high-performance turbines, growth of energy-efficient industrial systems, expansion in marine and oil & gas sectors, development of advanced nickel-cobalt-tungsten alloys. Major trends in the forecast period include high-temperature performance optimization, development of corrosion-resistant superalloys, expansion of nickel-based superalloys in aerospace, adoption in power generation equipment, customization for harsh environment applications.

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 report are Special Metals Corporation, Haynes International Inc, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Precision Castparts Corp., Howmet Aerospace Inc, Doncasters Group, Sandvik Materials Technology, Eramet S.A., Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd., Fushun Special Steel Co., Ltd., Baosteel Group Corporation, Beijing CISRI-Gaona Materials & Technology Co., Ltd., Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited, VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, Outokumpu Oyj, Aperam S.A., AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group, Walsin Lihwa Corporation, Rosswag GmbH, Thyssenkrupp Aerospace.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the nickel-based superalloys market in 2025. The regions covered in the nickel-based superalloys market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the nickel-based superalloys market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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