Silicon Nitride Market
Silicon Nitride Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Reaction-Bonded Silicon Nitride, Hot Pressed Silicon Nitride, and Sintered Reaction-Bonded Silicon Nitride, Pressureless Sintered Silicon Nitride, and Others), by Grade (Standard Grade and High Purity Grade), and by End-User (Electronics and Semiconductor, Automotive, Aerospace, Healthcare, and Others) and Forecast, 2019-2025 Update Available - Forecast 2024-2030
Silicon nitride (Si3N4) is an inorganic, non-metallic advanced ceramic material which is composed of silicon and nitrogen. The silicon nitride was first developed in the 1950’s for the use as thermocouple cubes, crucibles for molten metals and for rocket nozzles. The material offers high strength, toughness, and hardness along with high wear resistance in various industrial applications, including tribological applications. The material finds its applications in various industry verticals such as photovoltaic, automotive, industrial, aerospace and medical. Moreover, silicon nitride is used as a dielectric material for microelectronic or photonic applications which augments the market share for silicon nitride. The growing demand for silicon nitride from automobile and gas turbines, owing to its high-temperature strength and enhanced thermal shock resistance. The silicon nitride is used in the automobile industry for the manufacturing of engine components. The silicon nitride glow plugs in diesel engine enable faster start-up while the swirl chamber or pre-combustion chambers offers reduced emission and noise which has made silicon nitride the preferred solution for automobile engines. The silicon nitride finds its wide usage in ceramic and hybrid ceramic bearings and serves as a replacement of metal bearings due to its high strength, which in turn, is propelling the market growth.
Segmental Outlook
The silicon nitride market is segmented on the basis of type, grade, and end-user. Based on the type, the market is segmented into reaction-bonded silicon nitride, hot-pressed silicon nitride, sintered reaction-bonded silicon nitride, pressureless sintered silicon nitride, and others. Based on grade, the market is bifurcated into standard grade and high purity grade. Based on end-user, the market is segmented into electronics and semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and others.
Global Silicon Nitride Market Share by End-User, 2018 (%)
Sintered reaction-bonded silicon nitride segment is estimated to have a significant share in the market
Sintered reaction-bonded silicon nitride segment is expected to register significant growth in the market during the forecast period. The growth is accredited to its capability to possess high-temperature strength, higher thermal shock resistance, wear resistance, and enhanced fracture toughness. Sintered silicon nitride finds its wide usage in the automotive industry, such as components in glow plugs in diesel engines, turbochargers, rocker arm pads in spark-ignition engines, and in pre-combustion chambers, among others.
Healthcare segment is projected to have significant growth in the market
Among end-users, the healthcare segment is expected to register considerable growth in the silicon nitride during the forecast period, as silicon nitride is used in the manufacturing of surgical screws, plates, and bearing, which are used in several applications such as prosthetic hips, knee joints, along with dental implants. Moreover, silicon nitrides are biocompatible, osteoconductive, and an anti-infective material which makes them the preferred solution for spinal fusion devices. Monolithic silicon nitride and ceramic-like silicon nitride coatings are used as the bearing materials in orthopedic reconstruction devices such as total hip replacement. Furthermore, the increasing investment from various healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations towards product innovation tends to accelerate the market share of silicon nitride in near future. For instance, in June 2016, Amedica Corp. launched complex, three-dimensional structures by 3D printing process called robotic deposition or robocasting. Robocasting is a freeform fabrication technique for dense ceramics and composites that is based on the layered deposition of highly colloidal slurries.
Regional Outlook
The global silicon nitride market is further classified on the basis of geography, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. Among these regions, Asia-Pacific is expected to register significant growth in the market during the forecast period. This is owing to the increasing consumption of silicon nitride in the automotive sector, especially in China. Moreover, the rising demand for product innovation in end-use industries along with wide usage of silicon nitride in the healthcare sector tends to accelerate the market share in Asia-Pacific.
Global Silicon Nitride Market Growth, by Region 2019-2025
Market Players Outlook
The major players that contribute to the growth of the global silicon nitride market include KYOCERA Corp., Ube Industries, Ltd., Denka Co. Ltd., Merck KGaA, Morgan Advanced Materials PLC, and CeramTec GmbH. In order to improve the customer base, the key players of the silicon nitride market are majorly adopting growth expansion strategies, such as product launch, merger and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, and geographical expansion, among others.
Recent Developments
- In January 2019, Denka Co. Ltd. announced to undertake the capital investment of $74.1 million to increase the capacity of conductive material in order to fulfill its growing demand from switchover to electric vehicles (EVs) in automotive industries worldwide. The capital investment was aimed to strengthen the company’s position in the manufacturing of silicon nitride ceramic substrate and spherical alumina market.
The Report Covers
- Market value data analysis of 2018 and forecast to 2025.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the global silicon nitride market. Based on the availability of data, information related to pipeline products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.
1. Report Summary
1.1. Research Methods and Tools
1.2. Market Breakdown
1.2.1. By Segments
1.2.2. By Geography
1.2.3. By Stakeholders
2. Market Overview and Insights
2.1. Scope of the Report
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
2.2.1. Key Findings
2.2.2. Recommendations
2.2.3. Conclusion
2.3. Rules & Regulations
3. Competitive Landscape
3.1. Company Share Analysis
3.2. Key Strategy Analysis
3.3. Key Company Analysis
3.3.1. KYOCERA Corp.
3.3.1.1. Overview
3.3.1.2. Financial Analysis
3.3.1.3. SWOT Analysis
3.3.1.4. Recent Developments
3.3.2. Ube Industries, Ltd.
3.3.2.1. Overview
3.3.2.2. Financial Analysis
3.3.2.3. SWOT Analysis
3.3.2.4. Recent Developments
3.3.3. Denka Co. Ltd.
3.3.3.1. Overview
3.3.3.2. Financial Analysis
3.3.3.3. SWOT Analysis
3.3.3.4. Recent Developments
3.3.4. Merck KGaA
3.3.4.1. Overview
3.3.4.2. Financial Analysis
3.3.4.3. SWOT Analysis
3.3.4.4. Recent Developments
3.3.5. CeramTec GmbH
3.3.5.1. Overview
3.3.5.2. Financial Analysis
3.3.5.3. SWOT Analysis
3.3.5.4. Recent Developments
4. Market Determinants
4.1. Motivators
4.2. Restraints
4.3. Opportunities
5. Market Segmentation
5.1. Global Silicon Nitride Market by Type
5.1.1. Reaction-Bonded Silicon Nitride
5.1.2. Hot Pressed Silicon Nitride
5.1.3. Sintered Reaction-Bonded Silicon Nitride
5.1.4. Pressureless Sintered Silicon Nitride
5.1.5. Others (Partial Pressure Sintered Silicon Nitride)
5.2. Global Silicon Nitride Market by Grade
5.2.1. Standard Grade
5.2.2. High Purity Grade
5.3. Global Silicon Nitride Market by End-User
5.3.1. Electronics and Semiconductor
5.3.2. Automotive
5.3.3. Aerospace
5.3.4. Healthcare
5.3.5. Others (Photovoltaic)
6. Regional Analysis
6.1. North America
6.1.1. United States
6.1.2. Canada
6.2. Europe
6.2.1. UK
6.2.2. Germany
6.2.3. Italy
6.2.4. Spain
6.2.5. France
6.2.6. Rest of Europe
6.3. Asia-Pacific
6.3.1. China
6.3.2. India
6.3.3. Japan
6.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.4. Rest of the World
7. Company Profiles
7.1. 3M Co.
7.2. AlzChem Trostberg GmbH
7.3. American Elements
7.4. CeramTec GmbH
7.5. Combustion Synthesis Co., Ltd.
7.6. CoorsTek, Inc.
7.7. Denka Co. Ltd.
7.8. Fineway Inc.
7.9. Gelest, Inc.
7.10. H.C. Starck GmbH
7.11. Hebei Corefra Silicon Nitride Material Co., Ltd.
7.12. KYOCERA Corp.
7.13. Merck KGaA
7.14. Morgan Advanced Materials PLC
7.15. Panadyne Inc.
7.16. Reade International Corp.
7.17. SINTX Technologies, Inc.
7.18. Toshiba Corp.
7.19. Ube Industries, Ltd.
7.20. Vesta Ceramics, LLC
7.21. Yantai Tongli Gaoke New Materials Co., Ltd.
1. GLOBAL SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
2. GLOBAL REACTION-BONDED SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
3. GLOBAL HOT-PRESSED SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
4. GLOBAL SINTERED REACTION-BONDED SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
5. GLOBAL PRESSURELESS SINTERED SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
6. GLOBAL OTHER TYPES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
7. GLOBAL SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GRADE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
8. GLOBAL STANDARD GRADE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
9. GLOBAL HIGH PURITY GRADE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
10. GLOBAL SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
11. GLOBAL ELECTRONICS AND SEMICONDUCTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
12. GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
13. GLOBAL AEROSPACE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
14. GLOBAL HEALTHCARE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
15. GLOBAL OTHER APPLICATIONS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
16. GLOBAL SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
17. NORTH AMERICAN SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
18. NORTH AMERICAN SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
19. NORTH AMERICAN SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GRADE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
20. NORTH AMERICAN SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
21. EUROPEAN SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
22. EUROPEAN SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
23. EUROPEAN SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GRADE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
24. EUROPEAN SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
25. ASIA-PACIFIC SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
26. ASIA-PACIFIC SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
27. ASIA-PACIFIC SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GRADE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
28. ASIA-PACIFIC SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
29. REST OF THE WORLD SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
30. REST OF THE WORLD SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GRADE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
31. REST OF THE WORLD SILICON NITRIDE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
1. GLOBAL SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SHARE BY TYPE, 2018 VS 2025 (%)
2. GLOBAL SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SHARE BY GRADE, 2018 VS 2025 (%)
3. GLOBAL SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SHARE BY END-USER, 2018 VS 2025 (%)
4. GLOBAL SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2018 VS 2025 (%)
5. US SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
6. CANADA SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
7. UK SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
8. FRANCE SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
9. GERMANY SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
10. ITALY SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
11. SPAIN SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
12. REST OF EUROPE SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
13. INDIA SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
14. CHINA SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
15. JAPAN SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
16. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
17. REST OF THE WORLD SILICON NITRIDE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)
