Silicon Carbide Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Black & Green), By Application (Steel, Automotive, Aerospace, Military & Defense), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2020 - 2027

Published: Feb, 2020 | Pages: 94 | Publisher: Grand View Research
Industry: Materials | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

The global silicon carbide market size is projected to touch USD 7.18 billion by 2027, exhibiting a revenue-based CAGR of 16.1% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising demand from semiconductors is likely to remain a key driving factor as the product improves efficiency, reduces form factor, and operates at high temperatures.

The aforementioned properties of Silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors along with its advantages over silicon makes it suitable in applications such as automotive and aerospace and defense industries. High temperature resistant materials are widely used in these industries, thus, there is increasing adoption of SiC semiconductors in power electronics, which in turn is likely to drive the SiC market growth over the forecast period.

The strategic initiatives adopted by the key players in the semiconductor industry are expected to play a key role in the growth of the SiC semiconductors industry. For instance, in January 2019, Cree, Inc., signed a multiyear supply agreement of silicon carbide wafers to STMicroelectronics. These rapid developments are expected to positively influence the growth of the silicon carbide market over the forecast period.

In Asia Pacific, the rising population along with adopting urbanization is expected to propel the development of smart cities and smart houses, which in turn is anticipated to boost the demand for silicon carbide power modules in electric vehicles. China is one of the largest automobile producers in the world, accounting for 29.1% in 2018. Increasing production of automobiles is anticipated to fuel the product demand over the coming years.

Key market players Carborundum Universal Limited; Entegris, Inc.; AGSCO Corporation; Dow Chemical Co.; ESD-SIC b.v.; Saint Gobain Ceramic Materials GmbH; ESK-SIC GmbH; and Grindwell Norton Ltd. Most of the market players are focused on capacity expansions and mergers and acquisitions to meet the growing demand for silicon carbide. For instance, In November 2018, Entegris announced the expansion of the manufacturing capacity of its facility located in Kulim, Malaysia by 30%. In the expansion project, new tooling, molding machines, and numerous updates to the assembly area were installed to support the increasing silicon carbide wafer and reticle handling demand.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

• Green silicon carbide segment is anticipated to progress at a CAGR of 10.1%, in terms of volume, over the forecast period owing to the increasing production of semiconductors that are further used in various electrical and electronics applications, such as transistors, solar cells, and LEDs

• Steel segment accounted for a revenue share of 21.1% in 2019 owing to the increasing demand for steel from various end-use, industries, such as automotive, construction, and oil and gas. Silicon carbide is used as a deoxidizing agent, abrasive, and refractory in the steel industry

• Electrical and electronics is among the fast growing segments with a CAGR of 10.8% in terms of volume from 2020 to 2027. The growth is attributed to the increasing demand for semiconductors owing to the increasing utilization of renewable sources of energy across the globe

• Asia Pacific is projected to witness a CAGR of 17.9% in terms of revenue over the forecast period, owing to the growth of the manufacturing sector in countries including China, India, Japan, and South Korea

• North America is expected to witness a CAGR of 7.6% in terms of volume over the forecast period owing to the increasing product utilization in electronics, aerospace, and defense industries

• Major players in the silicon carbide market include AGSCO Corporation; Carborundum Universal Limited; Dow Chemical Co.; Entegris, Inc.; ESD-SIC b.v.; ESK-SIC GmbH; Grindwell Norton Ltd; and Saint Gobain Ceramic Materials GmbH.

 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
                    1.1 Research Methodology
                    1.2 Research Scope and Assumptions
                    1.3 List of Data Sources

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
                    2.1 Market snapshot

Chapter 3 Silicon Carbide Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
                    3.1 Market Segmentation
                    3.2 Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
                    3.3 Silicon Carbide Market - Value chain analysis
                        3.3.1 Raw material trends
                            3.3.1.1 Silica sand
                        3.3.2 Manufacturing trends
                            3.3.2.1 Acheson process
                            3.3.2.2 Synthesis of silicon carbide powders and whiskers from rice hulls
                            3.3.2.3 Chemical vapor disposition
                        3.3.3 Cost structure analysis
                        3.3.4 Sales channel analysis
                            3.3.4.1 Direct sales
                            3.3.4.2 Indirect sales
                        3.3.5 Profit margin analysis
                    3.4 Market dynamics
                        3.4.1 Market driver analysis
                            3.4.1.1 Increasing demand of refractories
                            3.4.1.2 Rising demand from semiconductor industry
                        3.4.2 Market restraint analysis
                            3.4.2.1 Gallium nitride as a substitute for silicon carbide in power modules
                    3.5 Regulatory framework
                    3.6 Porter’s analysis
                    3.7 PESTEL analysis
                    3.8 Major deals & strategic alliances analysis
                        3.8.1 Divestment of silicon carbide business by Saint-Gobain

Chapter 4 Silicon Carbide: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
                    4.1 Silicon carbide market: product movement analysis, 2019 & 2027
                        4.1.1 Black silicon carbide
                            4.1.1.1 Black silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        4.1.2 Green silicon carbide
                            4.1.2.1 Green silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 5 Silicon Carbide: End-Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
                    5.1 Silicon carbide market: end-use movement analysis, 2019 & 2027
                        5.1.1 Steel
                            5.1.1.1 Market estimates and forecasts in steel, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        5.1.2 Automotive
                            5.1.2.1 Market estimates and forecasts in automotive, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        5.1.3 Aerospace
                            5.1.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts in aerospace, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        5.1.4 Military & Defense
                            5.1.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts in military & defense, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        5.1.5 Electrical & Electronics
                            5.1.5.1 Market estimates and forecasts in electrical & electronics, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        5.1.6 Healthcare
                            5.1.6.1 Market estimates and forecasts in healthcare, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        5.1.7 Other applications
                            5.1.7.1 Market estimates and forecasts in other applications, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 6 Silicon Carbide: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
                    6.1 Silicon carbide market: regional movement analysis, 2019 & 2027
                    6.2 North America
                        6.2.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.2.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.2.3 Market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.2.4 U.S.
                            6.2.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                            6.2.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                            6.2.4.3 Market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                    6.3 Europe
                        6.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.3.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.3.3 Market estimates and forecasts, by end-use 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.3.4 Germany
                            6.3.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                            6.3.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                            6.3.4.3 Market estimates and forecasts, by application 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                    6.4 Asia Pacific
                        6.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.4.3 Market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.4.4 China
                            6.4.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                            6.4.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                            6.4.4.3 Market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.4.5 India
                            6.4.5.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                            6.4.5.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                            6.4.5.3 Market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                    6.5 Central & South America
                        6.5.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.5.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.5.3 Market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.5.4 Brazil
                            6.5.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                            6.5.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                            6.5.4.3 Market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                    6.6 Middle East & Africa
                        6.6.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.6.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)
                        6.6.3 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape
                    7.1 List of key silicon carbide manufacturers
                    7.2 List of potential consumers, by application
                    7.3 Competitive environment

Chapter 8 Company Profiles
                    8.1 AGSCO Corporation
                        8.1.1 Company overview
                        8.1.2 Product benchmarking
                        8.1.3 Strategic initiatives
                    8.2 Carborundum Universal Limited.
                        8.2.1 Company overview
                        8.2.2 Financial performance
                        8.2.3 Product benchmarking
                    8.3 Dow Chemical Co.
                        8.3.1 Company overview
                        8.3.2 Financial performance
                        8.3.3 Product benchmarking
                        8.3.4 Strategic initiatives
                    8.4 Entegris, Inc.
                        8.4.1 Company overview
                        8.4.2 Financial performance
                        8.4.3 Product benchmarking
                        8.4.4 Strategic initiatives
                    8.5 ESD-SiC b.v.
                        8.5.1 Company overview
                        8.5.2 Product benchmarking
                        8.5.3 Strategic initiatives
                    8.6 ESK-SIC GmbH
                        8.6.1 Company overview
                        8.6.2 Product benchmarking
                    8.7 Gaddis Engineered Materials
                        8.7.1 Company overview
                        8.7.2 Product benchmarking
                    8.8 Grindwell Norton Ltd.
                        8.8.1 Company overview
                        8.8.2 Financial performance
                        8.8.3 Product benchmarking
                    8.9 Saint Gobain Ceramic Materials GmbH
                        8.9.1 Company overview
                        8.9.2 Financial performance
                        8.9.3 Product benchmarking
                        8.9.4 Strategic initiatives
                    8.10 Snam Abrasives Pvt. Ltd.
                        8.10.1 Company overview
                        8.10.2 Product benchmarking

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Key international regulations & their impact on the silicon carbide industry
TABLE 2 Black silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 3 Green silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 4 Silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts in steel 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 5 Silicon carbides market estimates and forecasts in automotive, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 6 Silicon carbides market estimates and forecasts in aerospace end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 7 Silicon carbides market estimates and forecasts in military & defense, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 8 Silicon carbides market estimates and forecasts in electrical & electronics end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 9 Silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts in healthcare 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 10 Silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts in other applications 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 11 North America silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 12 North America silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 13 North America silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 14 North America silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 15 North America silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 16 U.S. silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 17 U.S. silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 18 U.S. silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 19 U.S. silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 20 U.S. silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 21 Europe silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 22 Europe silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 23 Europe silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 24 Europe silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 25 Europe silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 26 Germany silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 27 Germany silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 28 Germany silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 29 Germany silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 30 Germany silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 31 Asia Pacific silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 32 Asia Pacific silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 33 Asia Pacific silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 34 Asia Pacific silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 35 Asia Pacific silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 36 China silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 37 China silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 38 China silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 39 China silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 40 China silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 41 India silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 42 India silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 43 India silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 44 India silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 45 India silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 46 Central & South America silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 47 Central & South America silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 48 Central & South America silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 49 Central & South America silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 50 Central & South America silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 51 Brazil silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 52 Brazil silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 53 Brazil silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 54 Brazil silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 55 Brazil silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 56 Middle East & Africa silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
TABLE 57 Middle East & Africa silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 58 Middle East & Africa silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 59 Middle East & Africa silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 60 Middle East & Africa silicon carbide market estimates and forecasts, by end-use, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 61 List of silicon carbide manufacturers
TABLE 62 List of potential consumers, by application

List of Figures

Fig 1. Market snapshot
Fig 2. Market trends & outlook
Fig 3. Market Segmentation
Fig 4. Silicon Carbide Market: Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
Fig 5. Silicon Carbide - Value chain analysis
Fig 6. Industrial sand and gravel production, by country, 2017 (Thousand Metric Tons)
Fig 7. U.S. Industrial sand demand, by end use, 2016
Fig 8. Silicon carbide - Market dynamics
Fig 9. Crude Steel-global production (Thousand Metric Tons)
Fig 10. Silicon carbide - Porter’s analysis
Fig 11. Silicon carbide - PESTEL analysis
Fig 12. Silicon carbides market: Product movement analysis, 2019 & 2027
Fig 13. Silicon carbides market: End-use movement analysis, 2019 & 2027
Fig 14. Silicon carbide market: Regional movement analysis, 2019 & 2027

List of Figures

1. Silicon Carbide market segmentation
2. Global Silicon Carbide market (Volume & Revenue) 2012 - 2020
3. Silicon Carbide - Value chain analysis
4. Silicon Carbide - Market dynamics
5. Silicon Carbide - Company market share analysis, 2013
6. Key opportunities prioritized
7. Industry analysis - Porter's
8. Silicon Carbide PESTEL analysis, 2013
9. Global Silicon Carbide market volume share, by product, 2013& 2020
10. Global Silicon Carbide demand in Black silicon carbide, (volume & revenue) 2012 - 2020
11. Global Silicon Carbide demand in Green silicon carbide, (volume & revenue) 2012 - 2020
12. Global Silicon Carbide demand in others, (volume & revenue) 2012 - 2020
13. Global Silicon Carbide demand from steel and energy, (volume & revenue) 2012 - 2020
14. Global Silicon Carbide demand from automotive, (volume & revenue) 2012 - 2020
15. Global Silicon Carbide demand from aerospace and aviation, (volume & revenue) 2012 - 2020
16. Global Silicon Carbide demand from military and defense, (volume & revenue) 2012 - 2020
17. Global Silicon Carbide demand from electronics and semiconductors, (volume & revenue) 2012 - 2020
18. Global Silicon Carbide demand from medical and healthcare, (volume & revenue) 2012 - 2020
19. Global Silicon Carbide demand from others, (volume & revenue) 2012 - 2020
20. North America Silicon Carbide market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD million) 
21. Europe Silicon Carbide market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD million)
22. Asia Pacific Silicon Carbide market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD million)
23. RoW Silicon Carbide market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD million)