Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 10.00 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market Analysis
The market for powder injection molding (PIM) is expected to register a CAGR of more than 10%, during the forecast period. Major factors driving the market studied are the rise in demand for metal injection molding (MIM) from the automotive industry and the shift of focus from conventional metal forming techniques in the manufacturing of aerospace components. However, the growth of bio-based polymers is expected to hinder the market growth.
- The metal injection molding (MIM) technology segment dominated the market. It is expected to grow during the forecast period, owing to the growing industriessuch asaerospace,consumer electronics, etc.
- Emerging applications in the optical fiber industry are likely to act as an opportunity in the future.
- Asia-Pacific dominated the global market, with the largest consumption generated from China and Japan.
Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Powder Injection Molding Market according to our research experts:
Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Technology to Dominate the Market
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The differences in the market shares of the applications for metal injection molding are quite distinct in various geographical regions. For instance, in Asia, the MIM market is dominated by consumerelectronics. Similarly, in North America, the respective market is led by medical, orthodontic, and firearms applications, and in Europe, automotive and consumer products are the leading applications.
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The automotive sector is the major consumer of metal injection molded parts.High strength, high complexity parts, which are used in engines, gearboxes, turbochargers, locking mechanisms, steering systems, and electronic systems, are the major automotive applications.
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The electronics industry is one of the major users of metal injection molded parts, accounting for more than50% of parts sales in Asia-Pacific. Lightning connectors for apple devices, fiber-optic parts, cold plates, and heat sinks, and mobile phone parts are some of the major electronic applications of metal injection molding.
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The booming international smartphone market offers huge potential for metal injection molding because this process enables the use of materials, such as stainless steel, titanium, and zirconium oxide, which requires much lower material volumes and is significantly more cost-effective than machining.
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Metal injection molding has found a number of applications in the aerospace sector, including high-performance engine components, seatbelt parts, latches and fittings, spray nozzles, and vane adjustment levers.
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However, the majority of current MIM aerospace applicationsare likely to inevitably remain confidential. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest from the aerospace sector in using metal injection molding,to manufacture superalloy components for usein critical aero-engine applications.
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Stainless steels (316L, 410, 420, 17-4 PH, 13-8 PH), superalloys (Hastelloy X, Inconel 625, 713C and 718, Nimonic 90, and Udimet 700), and variants are the primary MIM materials for aerospace applications. Titanium alloys, TiAl and Ti-6Al-4V, are also used, and MIM’s ability to produce complex, high volume, high-performance titanium components offers attractive possibilities to reduce aircraft weight.
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All the aforementioned factors are likely to increase the demand for the market over the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- With nearly 40% of the global demand, Asia-Pacific is the most promising market for PIM materials. China accounts for over 60% of the demand for PIM in the region.
- China is also one of the major global markets for powder injection molding (PIM). Sustained demand for powder injection molding (PIM) is witnessed through its robust electronics, aerospace, and defense (A&D) sectors.
- The powder injection molding market in China benefited from the electronics industry (such as the mobile phone industry), which has seen the whole industry skyrocket since 2009.
- Moreover, China has the world’s largest electronics production base and offers a tough competition to existing upstream producers, such as South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. Electronic products, such as smartphones, OLED TVs, tablets, etc., have the highest growth in the market in the consumer electronics segment.
- Despite a decrease in the production of the automotive industry, in 2018, the significant development of the medical and electronics industries resulted in significant growth of the Chinese powder injection molding (PIM) industry.
- In addition, the growing automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods industries in the countries, like China, Japan, India, and South Korea, further augmented the demand for metal injection molding, which, in turn, created the demand for powder injection molding.
- The large market size, coupled with the huge growth of Asia-Pacific, is instrumental in the expansion of the overall powder injection molding market.
Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Industry Overview
The powder injection molding (PIM) market is fragmented and highly competitive in nature, with the presence of numerous players. The major companies include ARBURG, ARC Group Worldwide, GKN PLC, MPP, and Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt. Ltd, amongst others.
Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market Leaders
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ARBURG
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ARC Group Worldwide
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GKN PLC
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MPP
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Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt. Ltd
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Deliverables
- 1.2 Study Assumptions
- 1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
- 4.1.1 Rise in Demand for Metal Injection Molding (MIM) from Automotive Industry (in Combustion Engines, Gear Box Parts, Ignition Lock Parts, etc.)
- 4.1.2 Shifting Focus from Conventional Metal-forming Techniques in the Manufacturing of Aerospace Components
- 4.1.3 Rising Demand for Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) in the Manufacturing of Watch and Jewellery Industry
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4.2 Restraints
- 4.2.1 Growth of Bio-based Polymers
- 4.2.2 Rising Environmental Concerns and Stringent EPA Regulations
- 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
- 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
- 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
- 4.5 Raw Material Analysis
- 4.6 Regulation Analysis
- 4.7 Patent Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 By Technology
- 5.1.1 Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
- 5.1.2 Ceramics Injection Molding (CIM)
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5.2 By Application
- 5.2.1 Aerospace and Defense
- 5.2.2 Automotive
- 5.2.3 Electrical and Electronics
- 5.2.4 Medical and Orthodontics
- 5.2.5 Fire Arms
- 5.2.6 Consumer Goods
- 5.2.7 Other Applications
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.1.1 China
- 5.3.1.2 India
- 5.3.1.3 Japan
- 5.3.1.4 South Korea
- 5.3.1.5 ASEAN Countries
- 5.3.1.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.2 North America
- 5.3.2.1 United States
- 5.3.2.2 Canada
- 5.3.2.3 Mexico
- 5.3.2.4 Rest of North America
- 5.3.3 Europe
- 5.3.3.1 Germany
- 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.3.3.3 France
- 5.3.3.4 Italy
- 5.3.3.5 Spain
- 5.3.3.6 Russia
- 5.3.3.7 Rest of Europe
- 5.3.4 South America
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.3.4.2 Argentina
- 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
- 5.3.5 Middle East & Africa
- 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.3.5.2 South Africa
- 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis**
- 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 AMT
- 6.4.2 ARBURG GmbH + Co KG
- 6.4.3 ARCMIM
- 6.4.4 ATW Companies
- 6.4.5 Epson Atmix Corporation
- 6.4.6 Form Technologies (OptiMIM)
- 6.4.7 GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GmbH
- 6.4.8 Indo-MIM
- 6.4.9 Metal Powder Products, Inc.
- 6.4.10 Ortech Advanced Ceramics
- 6.4.11 Parmaco Metal Injection Molding AG
- 6.4.12 RHP-Technology GmbH
- 6.4.13 Schunk Sintermetalltechnik GmbH
- 6.4.14 Zoltrix Material International Limited (CNI)
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Rapidly Increasing Demand from Packaging Sector
- 7.2 Emerging Applications in the Optical Fiber Industry
- 7.3 Increase of Consumption in Mobile Casing
Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Industry Segmentation
The scope of the powder injection molding (PIM) market report includes:
| By Technology | Metal Injection Molding (MIM) | |
| Ceramics Injection Molding (CIM) | ||
| By Application | Aerospace and Defense | |
| Automotive | ||
| Electrical and Electronics | ||
| Medical and Orthodontics | ||
| Fire Arms | ||
| Consumer Goods | ||
| Other Applications | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| ASEAN Countries | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Rest of North America | ||
| Geography | Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | ||
| France | ||
| Italy | ||
| Spain | ||
| Russia | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Geography | Middle East & Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| South Africa | ||
| Rest of Middle East & Africa |
Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market Research FAQs
What is the current Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market size?
The Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 10% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market?
ARBURG, ARC Group Worldwide, GKN PLC, MPP and Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt. Ltd are the major companies operating in the Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market.
What years does this Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market cover?
The report covers the Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Industry Report
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