Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Forecast to 2030 - Regional Analysis - by Type (Reduced, Atomized, and Electrolytic), Manufacturing Process [Physical (Atomization and Electro Deposition), Chemical (Reduction and Decomposition), and Mechanical], Grade (? 99.0% and ? 99.1%), and End-Use Industry [Paints and Coatings, Additive Manufacturing, Medical, Soft Magnetic Products, Metallurgy (Compound Brazing, Compound Sintering, Compound Welding, and Others), and Others]
The Middle East & Africa iron powder market was valued at US$ 106.14 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 143.49 million by 2030; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 3.8% from 2022 to 2030.
Flourishment of Automotive Industry Bolsters Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market
The automotive industry heavily relies on iron powder as it is a fundamental raw material in the field of powder metallurgy. This manufacturing process involves shaping and sintering metal powders to create intricate parts. Automotive manufacturers increasingly turn to powder metallurgy for the production of components such as gears, bearings, and bushings, as it offers cost-effective, precise, and resource-efficient manufacturing solutions. In addition, in recent years, the automotive sector has heavily invested in reducing the weight of vehicles to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Iron powder, when integrated into metal matrix composites and other advanced materials, can contribute to the development of lightweight components that maintain structural integrity. These components are integral to achieving the industry's lightweight objectives, resulting in more fuel-efficient vehicles and a reduced carbon footprint.
As the automotive industry experiences a transformative shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), iron powder's role becomes even more crucial. Electric motors used in EVs often rely on iron powder for the production of soft magnetic cores, which are essential for the motors' efficiency and performance. According to the International Energy Agency's annual Global Electric Vehicle Outlook, over 10 million electric cars were sold worldwide in 2022, and sales are projected to grow by another 35% in 2023 to reach 14 million.
As the automotive parts sector continues to evolve and innovate, iron powder is poised to remain a fundamental material for the production of high-quality, efficient, and environmentally responsible automotive components.
Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Overview
The Middle East & Africa iron powder market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The Middle East & Africa iron powder market in the Middle East & Africa is experiencing rapid development due to the increased adoption of the iron powder by the region's end-use industries. Better marketing strategies and new investments have led to the capture of market share in the Middle East & Africa. The Middle East & Africa iron powder market is highly driven by economic development, along with the growing end-use industries such as electronics and automotive. As per the Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa has a diverse electronics industry that ranges from household appliances, electrical machinery, and telecommunications equipment to consumer electronics. According to Statistics South Africa, the nation produces over US$ 4.7 billion worth of electrotechnical equipment annually. South Africa is committed to building a competitive environment for the electronics sector. Besides, government assistance is focused on programs that promote domestic manufacturing, research and development, and the development of safety standards to assist the electrical & electronics manufacturing industry. The iron powders are widely used in the automotive sector. The applications include exhaust system components, muffler flange, valve seats and guides, mirror mounts, and fittings. The iron powders for automotive are produced to strike the maximum balance of cost and performance. These factors are anticipated to boost the demand for iron powder in the Middle East & Africa.
Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa iron powder market is categorized into type, grade, manufacturing process, end-use industry, and country.
Based on type, the Middle East & Africa iron powder market is segmented into reduced, atomized, and electrolytic. The atomized segment held the largest market share in 2022.
In terms of grade, the Middle East & Africa iron powder market is bifurcated into ≤ 99.0% and ≥ 99.1%. The ≤ 99.0% segment held a larger market share in 2022.
By manufacturing process, the Middle East & Africa iron powder market is categorized into physical, chemical, and mechanical. The physical segment held the largest market share in 2022. Furthermore, the physical segment is further subsegmented into atomization and electro deposition. Additionally, the chemical segment is further subsegmented into reduction and decomposition.
Based on end-use industry, the Middle East & Africa iron powder market is segmented into paints and coatings, additive manufacturing, medical, soft magnetic products, metallurgy, and others. The metallurgy segment held the largest market share in 2022. Furthermore, the metallurgy segment is further subsegmented into compound brazing, compound sintering, compound welding, and others.
By country, the Middle East & Africa iron powder market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East and Africa. Saudi Arabia dominated the Middle East & Africa iron powder market share in 2022.
Rio Tinto Metal Powders, American Elements Inc, Industrial Metal Powders (India) Pvt Ltd, CNPC Powder North America Inc, Ashland Inc, BASF SE, JFE Steel Corp, Hoganas AB, Reade International Corp, and Kobe Steel Ltd are among the leading companies operating in the Middle East & Africa iron powder market.
Table of Content
1. Introduction
1.1 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Coverage
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research
4. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Landscape
4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.4 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.3.1 Raw Material Suppliers
4.3.2 Manufacturers
4.3.3 Distributors/Suppliers
4.3.4 End Users
4.3.5 List of Vendors in the Value Chain:
5. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Flourishment of Automotive Industry
5.1.2 Rising Demand from the Electronics Industry
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Volatility in Raw Material Prices
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Growing Demand for Additive Manufacturing
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Manufacturing Practices
5.5 Impact Analysis
6. Iron Powder Market - Middle East & Africa Market Analysis
6.1 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue (US$ Million)
6.2 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume (Kilo Tons)
6.3 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Forecast and Analysis
7. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Analysis - Type
7.1 Reduced
7.1.1 Overview
7.1.2 Reduced Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.1.3 Reduced Market Volume and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
7.2 Atomized
7.2.1 Overview
7.2.2 Atomized Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.2.3 Atomized Market Volume and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
7.3 Electrolytic
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Electrolytic Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.3.3 Electrolytic Market Volume and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
8. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Analysis - Manufacturing Process
8.1 Physical
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Physical Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.1.3 Atomization
8.1.3.1.1 Atomization : Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.1.4 Electro Deposition
8.1.4.1.1 Electro Deposition : Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.2 Chemical
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Chemical Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.2.3 Reduction
8.2.3.1.1 Reduction : Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.2.4 Decomposition
8.2.4.1.1 Decomposition: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.3 Mechanical
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Mechanical Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
9. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Analysis - Grade
9.1 99.0%
9.1.1 Overview
9.1.2 99.0% Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
9.2 99.1%
9.2.1 Overview
9.2.2 99.1% Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
10. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Analysis - End-Use Industry
10.1 Paints and Coatings
10.1.1 Overview
10.1.2 Paints and Coatings Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
10.2 Additive Manufacturing
10.2.1 Overview
10.2.2 Additive Manufacturing Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
10.3 Medical
10.3.1 Overview
10.3.2 Medical Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
10.4 Soft Magnetic Products
10.4.1 Overview
10.4.2 Soft Magnetic Products Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
10.5 Metallurgy
10.5.1 Overview
10.5.2 Metallurgy Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
10.5.3 Compound Brazing
10.5.3.1.1 Compound Brazing: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10.5.4 Compound Sintering
10.5.4.1.1 Compound Sintering: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10.5.5 Compound Welding
10.5.5.1.1 Compound Welding: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10.5.6 Others
10.5.6.1.1 Others: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10.6 Others
10.6.1 Overview
10.6.2 Others Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
11. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Country Analysis
11.1 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
11.1.1 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Country
11.1.2 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
11.1.3 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
11.1.3.1 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Type
11.1.3.2 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Manufacturing Process
11.1.3.3 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Grade
11.1.3.4 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
11.1.4 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
11.1.5 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
11.1.5.1 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Type
11.1.5.2 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Manufacturing Process
11.1.5.3 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Grade
11.1.5.4 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
11.1.6 UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
11.1.7 UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
11.1.7.1 UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Type
11.1.7.2 UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Manufacturing Process
11.1.7.3 UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Grade
11.1.7.4 UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
11.1.8 Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
11.1.9 Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
11.1.9.1 Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Type
11.1.9.2 Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Manufacturing Process
11.1.9.3 Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Grade
11.1.9.4 Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1 Heat Map Analysis By Key Players
12.2 Company Positioning & Concentration
13. Industry Landscape
13.1 Overview
13.2 Market Initiative
13.3 New Product Development
13.4 Merger and Acquisition
14. Company Profiles
14.1 Rio Tinto Metal Powders
14.1.1 Key Facts
14.1.2 Business Description
14.1.3 Products and Services
14.1.4 Financial Overview
14.1.5 SWOT Analysis
14.1.6 Key Developments
14.2 American Elements Inc
14.2.1 Key Facts
14.2.2 Business Description
14.2.3 Products and Services
14.2.4 Financial Overview
14.2.5 SWOT Analysis
14.2.6 Key Developments
14.3 Industrial Metal Powders (India) Pvt Ltd
14.3.1 Key Facts
14.3.2 Business Description
14.3.3 Products and Services
14.3.4 Financial Overview
14.3.5 SWOT Analysis
14.3.6 Key Developments
14.4 CNPC Powder North America Inc
14.4.1 Key Facts
14.4.2 Business Description
14.4.3 Products and Services
14.4.4 Financial Overview
14.4.5 SWOT Analysis
14.4.6 Key Developments
14.5 Ashland Inc
14.5.1 Key Facts
14.5.2 Business Description
14.5.3 Products and Services
14.5.4 Financial Overview
14.5.5 SWOT Analysis
14.5.6 Key Developments
14.6 BASF SE
14.6.1 Key Facts
14.6.2 Business Description
14.6.3 Products and Services
14.6.4 Financial Overview
14.6.5 SWOT Analysis
14.6.6 Key Developments
14.7 Hoganas AB
14.7.1 Key Facts
14.7.2 Business Description
14.7.3 Products and Services
14.7.4 Financial Overview
14.7.5 SWOT Analysis
14.7.6 Key Developments
14.8 JFE Steel Corp
14.8.1 Key Facts
14.8.2 Business Description
14.8.3 Products and Services
14.8.4 Financial Overview
14.8.5 SWOT Analysis
14.8.6 Key Developments
14.9 Reade International Corp
14.9.1 Key Facts
14.9.2 Business Description
14.9.3 Products and Services
14.9.4 Financial Overview
14.9.5 SWOT Analysis
14.9.6 Key Developments
14.10 Kobe Steel Ltd
14.10.1 Key Facts
14.10.2 Business Description
14.10.3 Products and Services
14.10.4 Financial Overview
14.10.5 SWOT Analysis
14.10.6 Key Developments
15. Appendix
List of Tables
Table 1. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Segmentation
Table 2. List of Raw Material Suppliers in Value Chain
Table 3. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Table 4. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Table 5. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - Type
Table 6. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons) - Type
Table 7. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - Manufacturing Process
Table 8. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - Grade
Table 9. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - End-Use Industry
Table 10. South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Type
Table 11. South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons) - By Type
Table 12. South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Manufacturing Process
Table 13. South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Grade
Table 14. South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By End-Use Industry
Table 15. Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Type
Table 16. Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons) - By Type
Table 17. Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Manufacturing Process
Table 18. Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Grade
Table 19. Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By End-Use Industry
Table 20. UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Type
Table 21. UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons) - By Type
Table 22. UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Manufacturing Process
Table 23. UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Grade
Table 24. UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By End-Use Industry
Table 25. Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Type
Table 26. Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons) - By Type
Table 27. Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Manufacturing Process
Table 28. Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By Grade
Table 29. Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million) - By End-Use Industry
Table 30. Company Positioning & Concentration
List of Figures
Figure 1. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Segmentation, By Country
Figure 2. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market - Porter's Analysis
Figure 3. Ecosystem: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market
Figure 4. Market Dynamics: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market
Figure 5. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 6. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2020 - 2030
Figure 7. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume (Kilo Tons), 2020 - 2030
Figure 8. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Share (%) - Type, 2022 and 2030
Figure 9. Reduced Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 10. Reduced Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 11. Atomized Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 12. Atomized Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 13. Electrolytic Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 14. Electrolytic Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 15. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Share (%) -Manufacturing Process, 2022 and 2030
Figure 16. Physical Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 17. Atomization Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 18. Electro Deposition Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 19. Chemical Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 20. Reduction Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 21. Decomposition Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 22. Mechanical Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 23. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Share (%) -Grade, 2022 and 2030
Figure 24. 99.0% Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 25. 99.1% Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 26. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Share (%) -End-Use Industry, 2022 and 2030
Figure 27. Paints and Coatings Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 28. Additive Manufacturing Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 29. Medical Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 30. Soft Magnetic Products Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 31. Metallurgy Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 32. Compound Brazing Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 33. Compound Sintering Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 34. Compound Welding Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 35. Others Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 36. Others Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 37. Middle East and Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Key Countries, 2022 and 2030 (%)
Figure 38. Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Breakdown by Key Countries, 2022 and 2030 (%)
Figure 39. South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 40. South Africa: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 41. Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 42. Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 43. UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 44. UAE: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 45. Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 46. Rest of MEA: Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 47. Heat Map Analysis By Key Players
1. American Elements Inc
2. Ashland Inc
3. BASF SE
4. CNPC Powder North America Inc
5. Industrial Metal Powders (India) Pvt Ltd
6. JFE Steel Corp
7. Hoganas AB
8. Kobe Steel Ltd
9. Reade International Corp
10. Rio Tinto Metal Powders
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