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2024-2032 年按產品類型、應用、最終用途產業和地區分類的鈧市場報告

Scandium Market Report by Product Type, Application, End Use Industry, and Region 2024-2032

出版日期: 2024年09月10日 | 出版商:

IMARC | 英文 149 Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

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簡介目錄圖表

2023年全球鈧IMARC Group規模達5.914億美元。該市場的主要推動力是航空航太和汽車工業中輕質高性能合金的使用不斷增加、電動車市場的顯著擴張以及政府為減少鈧進口依賴而採取的有利政策。

鈧市場分析：

主要市場促進因素：最近對鈧的需求增加歸因於先進的航空航太應用，其合金特性有助於提高材料的強度和耐用性。此外，固體氧化物燃料電池廣泛使用鈧穩定氧化鋯，在節能和環保的電力生產中得到應用。
主要市場趨勢：鈧在航空航太和汽車工業輕質鋁鈧合金中的應用不斷發展，正在努力減輕車輛的重量，同時大幅提高燃油效率。除此之外，研發也致力於開發鈧在3D列印材料中的功能，並解鎖汽車和航空航太工業複雜零件製造的新應用。
地理趨勢：北美鈧市場受到國防和航空航太工業採用鈧增強材料的強烈熱情的廣泛推動。此外，由於電子和航空航太領域對增值材料的高需求，亞太地區受到中國和印度工業快速成長的推動。
競爭格局：一些領先的鈧公司包括澳洲礦業有限公司、Galileo Resources PLC、GFS Chemicals Inc.、湖南東方鈧有限公司、Lenntech BV、Materion Corporation、Merck KGaA、Niocorp Developments Ltd.、Platina Resources Limited、Scandium國際礦業公司、住友金屬礦業有限公司及賽默飛世爾科技公司等。
挑戰與機會：鈧市場的主要挑戰是該金屬的高成本和有限的可用性，這阻礙了其在全球的採用。另一方面，機會在於透過當前主要生產國以外的採礦項目增加鈧產量，並輔以改進的提取技術，這可以降低成本並增加商業用途。

鈧市場趨勢：

航太和國防工業需求

鈧在航空航太和國防領域的應用非常重要，因為它可以增強鋁合金的性能，使其更輕、更強。該應用對於生產更有效率的航空結構和軍事設備至關重要。根據美國聯邦航空管理局 (FAA) 的數據，現役通用航空機隊總數預計將從 2018 年的 212,875 架飛機增至 2039 年的 211,575 架。這些投資促進了鈧增強材料的發展，因為它們滿足了現代航空航太工程和國防系統的嚴格要求。此外，政府資助推動的持續研發促進了創新並擴大了鈧的用途，從而推動了其市場成長。隨著這些產業轉向強度重量比更高的材料以提高燃油效率和性能，鈧的價值變得越來越重要，使其成為未來國防和航空航太發展的關鍵基礎。

電動車 (EV) 市場的成長

電動車（EV）市場的擴張大大增加了對鈧的需求，鈧被廣泛用於製造各種電動車零件的輕質鋁鈧合金。根據全球永續電力合作夥伴組織、國家電網研究預測，2025年中國交通運輸用電比重將達到10%，由2015年的5%提高到2030年的15%，25年將進一步提高到10%。到2040年，中國電動車銷量持續成長，從2011年的5,600輛開始，2014年達到45,000輛，2016年擴大到74萬輛。約200萬輛電動車。 2030年，預計中國電動車保有量將接近5,000萬輛，每年電動車充電專用電力需求將達到200太瓦時。根據中國汽車工程學會預計，2030年汽車銷量將達3,800萬輛，其中電動車銷量將達1,500萬輛，佔40%。此外，鈧合金滿足減輕車輛重量的要求，從而提高電池的性能和效率。同時，美國、中國和歐盟等主要經濟體的多個政府正在透過法規和目標推動電動車銷售的成長，同時支持包括鈧使用在內的技術進步。因此，這種監管推動與鈧合金提供的優勢相結合，使該材料處於滿足電動車市場不斷成長的需求所需的關鍵資源的最前沿。

政府支持舉措

由於認知到鈧是一種關鍵礦物，各國政府正在實施戰略措施，以確保鈧供應並促進其在各行業的利用。在美國，能源部與歐盟和澳洲的其他實體一道，指定了專門資金和補貼，明確旨在提高鈧開採能力並減少對進口的依賴。例如，2023 年 11 月 9 日，Scandium International Mining Corp. 宣布，在 2023 年 Nyngan 鑽探計劃取得積極成果後，其全資子公司 EMC Metals Australia Pty Ltd 已開始 Nyngan Scandium 專案的實體開發。 Nyngan Scandium計畫位於澳洲新南威爾斯州西部Nyngan西南偏南17.5公里處。 Nyngan 鈧計畫將是世界上第一個純鈧採礦作業，重點在於澳洲、加拿大和美國政府認為至關重要的高需求金屬。這項發展為新南威爾斯州提供了一個重要的機會，使其成為關鍵礦物負責任供應的世界領導者。因此，政府的積極舉措確保了鈧的供應並穩定了市場，將鈧推向了高科技產業和永續發展項目的前沿。

鈧市場細分：

IMARC Group提供了每個細分市場的主要趨勢分析，以及 2024-2032 年全球、區域和國家層面的預測。我們的報告根據產品類型、應用和最終用途行業對市場進行了分類。

按產品類型分類：

氧化物
氟化物
氯化物
硝酸鹽
碘化物
合金
其他

氟化物佔據大部分市場佔有率

該報告根據產品類型對市場進行了詳細的細分和分析。這包括氧化物、氟化物、氯化物、硝酸鹽、碘化物、合金等。報告稱，氟化物佔最大部分。

由於氟化物在高強度金屬鹵化物燈和電子產品中的廣泛應用，氟化物正在成為最大的細分市場。此外，由於其卓越的導電性和耐腐蝕性，它成為固體氧化物燃料電池的優質材料。此外，各行業都嚴重依賴這種化合物來提高輕型航空結構和體育用品的性能，進一步增加了其需求。氟化鈧的多功能性及其在各種高科技應用中的不可或缺的作用，使其處於鈧市場的前沿，反映了多個行業提高效率和性能的更廣泛趨勢。

按應用分類：

鋁鈧合金
高強度金屬鹵化物燈
雷射器
固態氧化物燃料電池

報告還提供了基於應用程式的詳細市場細分和分析。這包括鋁鈧合金、高強度金屬鹵化物燈、雷射和固體氧化物燃料電池。

鋁鈧合金領域在鈧市場中佔有重要佔有率，該市場主要由航空航太和汽車產業推動。這種類型的合金與少量鈧結合時，表現出優異的性能，例如增加強度、減少晶粒尺寸和改善可焊性，這有助於飛機和車輛具有優異的性能。此外，減少碳排放和提高燃料效率日益重要，對該行業不斷成長的需求產生了重大影響，使輕質材料變得越來越重要。因此，主要參與者正在推出先進的產品變體來滿足這些需求。例如，2023 年 10 月 18 日，NioCorp Developments Ltd. 及其開發合作夥伴 Nanoscale Powders LLC 在賓州新自由城的創意工程師工廠成功生產了 1 公斤鋁鈧合金錠。

此外，高強度金屬鹵化物燈鈧可作為添加劑來提高所產生的光的品質和效率。這些燈廣泛應用於大型照明應用，例如體育場館、工業設施和公共空間，這些場合需要強大、可靠的照明。此外，添加鈧使這些燈能夠產生與自然日光非常相似的光，從而增強可見度和顯色性。此外，該細分市場主要是由不斷成長的城市基礎設施和對節能照明解決方案不斷成長的需求所推動的。

雷射鈧在各種雷射技術中都有應用，特別是在科學研究、軍事和醫療應用。此外，由鈧製成的雷射因其能夠精確且可控地產生特定波長的雷射光束而受到重視。這些特性使它們適用於初級研究、外科手術和精確度至關重要的特定軍事用途。此外，醫療設備的創新以及現代通訊和武器系統國防支出的增加也推動了雷射器中鈧的需求。

此外，固態氧化物燃料電池（SOFC）使用鈧穩定氧化鋯作為電解質，以增強其在較低溫度下的性能，從而實現更有效率、更穩定的能源生產。由於全球向永續能源的轉變，加上燃料電池技術在固定、攜帶式和運輸應用中的日益普及，這一領域正在積聚動力。此外，固態氧化物燃料電池中的鈧摻入使SOFC具有更長的使用壽命並提高燃料利用效率，解決了燃料電池技術中的一些關鍵問題。隨著政府和私營部門加強對再生能源基礎設施和技術的投資，未來對鈧的需求預計將推動市場成長，並為市場發展帶來巨大機會。

依最終用途行業細分：

航太和國防
陶瓷
燈光
電子產品
3D列印
體育用品
其他

航太和國防是領先的細分市場

該報告根據最終用途行業提供了詳細的市場細分和分析。這包括航空航太和國防、陶瓷、照明、電子、3D 列印、體育用品等。報告稱，航空航太和國防是最大的領域。

航太和國防正在成為主導產業。鈧主要用於增強鋁合金的性能，使其輕質且耐腐蝕。這些增值合金在飛機製造中對眾多零件有著巨大的需求，這有助於降低燃油消耗並增加有效載荷。此外，對更高效率和性能最佳化的不斷追求，加上商業航空生產率的飆升，推動了航空航太業的需求。此外，鈧也被用於固態氧化物燃料電池，也用於清潔能源應用，進一步擴大了其在先進航空航太設計和各種國防系統中的適用性。例如，2023年7月13日，NioCorp Developments Ltd.（也稱為NioCorp）讚揚美國眾議院軍事委員會強調鋁鈧中間合金因其在眾多國防平台中的應用而對美國很重要。

按地區分類：

北美洲
- 美國
- 加拿大
亞太
- 中國
- 日本
- 印度
- 韓國
- 澳洲
- 印尼
- 其他
歐洲
- 德國
- 法國
- 英國
- 義大利
- 西班牙
- 俄羅斯
- 其他
拉丁美洲
- 巴西
- 墨西哥
- 其他
中東和非洲

北美市場領先，佔據最大的鈧市場佔有率

該報告還對所有主要區域市場進行了全面分析，其中包括北美（美國和加拿大）；歐洲（德國、法國、英國、義大利、西班牙、俄羅斯等）；亞太地區（中國、日本、印度、韓國、澳洲、印尼等）；拉丁美洲（巴西、墨西哥等）；以及中東和非洲。報告稱，北美是最大的鈧區域市場。

根據鈧市場產業概況，由於航空航太和國防工業不斷擴大，在高性能合金中使用大量鈧，北美正在成為最大的市場。該地區擁有先進的技術基礎設施以及有關鈧各種應用的研發活動。此外，SOFC 中鈧消耗量的增加也有助於市場成長，因為再生能源的產生正在增加，主要是在美國和加拿大。此外，政府對稀土礦研究和開發的支持政策支持了市場的成長。例如，2023年9月28日，NioCorp Developments Ltd.宣布擬在美國市場推出鋁鈧中間合金產品（Al-Sc MA）。這項舉措源於其擬議的 Elk Creek 專案採礦和加工設施，取決於獲得專案融資和啟動採礦作業。推出這種合金的目的是使商業和國防製造商能夠用富含鈧的替代品取代車輛中的某些鋁零件。這些含鈧鋁合金以其增強的強度、耐腐蝕性和可焊性而著稱，在性能和減輕重量方面有相當大的改進，特別是在運輸方面。

（請注意，這只是關鍵參與者的部分列表，報告中提供了完整列表。）

目前，鈧市場的主要參與者正在積極採取策略來鞏固其市場地位，並利用對鈧強化產品不斷成長的需求。這些策略包括擴大生產能力、透過策略夥伴關係確保鈧資源以及投資研發以創新新應用。例如，公司正在與採礦企業結盟，以確保鈧的穩定且具成本效益的供應。他們也致力於開發專有技術，以更有效地提取和精煉鈧，降低整體生產成本並提高產品品質。此外，市場領導者正在與航空航太、汽車和電子行業的最終用戶密切合作，以客製化滿足特定性能要求的鈧合金。這些合作努力不僅確保了長期合約，還為鈧應用開闢了新途徑，推動了市場成長和技術進步。

鈧市場新聞：

2024年1月30日，NioCorp Developments Ltd.與倫敦布魯內爾大學合作。此次合作將聚焦於開發新型鋁鈧合金及其應用，特別針對汽車產業。布魯內爾大學因其在鑄造鋁合金應用方面的研究而享譽全球。
2023 年 4 月 28 日，力拓已敲定協議，以 1,400 萬美元向 Platina Resources Limited 購買 Platina Scandium 專案。該項目位於新南威爾斯州中部康多博林附近，擁有可擴展的高品位鈧資源，預計在 30 年內每年可生產約 40 噸氧化鈧。此外，力拓目前從魁北克省索雷爾特雷西二氧化鈦生產過程中產生的廢物流中提取氧化鈧。 Platina鈧專案的投入營運將使力拓每年大幅增加鈧產量。此次採購是力拓戰略舉措的一部分，旨在擴大其材料組合，這對支持向低碳經濟轉型至關重要。

本報告回答的關鍵問題

2023年全球鈧市場規模是多少
2024-2032年全球鈧市場預計成長率是多少
推動全球鈧市場的關鍵因素是什麼
COVID-19對全球鈧市場有何影響
根據產品類型，全球鈧市場的細分如何
基於最終用途產業的全球鈧市場區隔是怎樣的
全球鈧市場的重點區域有哪些
誰是全球鈧市場的主要參與者/公司

本報告回答的關鍵問題

2023年全球鈧市場規模有多大？ 2024-2032年全球鈧市場預計成長率是多少？
推動全球鈧市場的關鍵因素是什麼？
COVID-19 對全球鈧市場有何影響？
根據產品類型，全球鈧市場的細分如何？
基於最終用途產業，全球鈧市場的細分如何？
全球鈧市場的重點地區有哪些？
全球鈧市場的主要參與者/公司有哪些？

市場結構
關鍵參與者
關鍵參與者簡介
- Australian Mines Limited
- Galileo Resources PLC
- GFS Chemicals Inc.
- Hunan Oriental Scandium Co. Ltd.
- Lenntech BV
- Materion Corporation
- Merck KGaA
- Niocorp Developments Ltd.
- Platina Resources Limited
- Scandium International Mining Corporation
- Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

簡介目錄圖表

Product Code: SR112024A4741

The global scandium market size reached US$ 591.4 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 1,050.2 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% during 2024-2032. The market is primarily driven by the growing usage of lightweight, high-performance alloys in aerospace and automotive industries, significant expansion in the electric vehicle market, and favorable government policies to reduce the scandium import dependency.

Scandium Market Analysis:

Major Market Drivers: The recent increased demand for scandium is attributed to the advanced aerospace applications, where its alloying characteristics help enhance the strength and durability of materials. Besides, solid oxide fuel cells widely use scandium-stabilized zirconia which find applications in energy-efficient and eco-friendly power production.
Key Market Trends: The increasing development of scandium for the application of lightweight aluminum-scandium alloys for the aerospace and automobile industries is putting efforts to reduce the weight of vehicles while at the same time considerably improving fuel efficiency. In addition to this, R&D is concerned with the development of the capabilities of scandium in three-dimensional printing materials and unlocking newer applications in manufacturing complex parts for the automotive and aerospace industry.
Geographical Trends: The North American scandium market is widely driven by a strong zeal for the adoption of scandium-enhanced material in the defense and aerospace industries. Besides, the Asia-Pacific region is driven by rapid industrial growth in China and India due to the high demand for value-added materials in electronics and aerospace sectors.
Competitive Landscape: Some of the leading scandium companies include Australian Mines Limited, Galileo Resources PLC, GFS Chemicals Inc., Hunan Oriental Scandium Co. Ltd., Lenntech B.V., Materion Corporation, Merck KGaA, Niocorp Developments Ltd., Platina Resources Limited, Scandium International Mining Corporation, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., among many others.
Challenges and Opportunities: The main challenges in the scandium market are the high cost and limited availability of the metal which hinders its adoption across the globe. On the other hand, opportunities lie in increasing scandium production through mining projects outside current major producing countries, complemented by improved extraction technologies, which could reduce costs and increase commercial use.

Scandium Market Trends:

Aerospace and Defense Industry Demand

Scandium's incorporation into aerospace and defense sectors is instrumental due to its attributes that enhance the performance of aluminum alloys, making them lighter and stronger. This application is critical for producing more efficient aerospace structures and military equipment. As per the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the overall active general aviation fleet is projected to change from 212,875 aircraft in 2018 to 211,575 by the year 2039. There is a substantial emphasis on incorporating advanced materials like scandium alloys to innovate and improve defense capabilities. These investments boost the development of scandium-enhanced materials as they fulfill the stringent requirements of modern aerospace engineering and defense systems. Furthermore, continuous R&D facilitated by government funding promotes innovation and expands the uses of scandium, therefore driving its market growth. As these industries move toward materials with higher strength-to-weight ratios for added fuel efficiency and performance, scandium's value becomes increasingly critical, making it a key base for future defense and aerospace developments.

Growth in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Market

The expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) market considerably boosts the demand for scandium, which is widely employed in the manufacturing of lightweight aluminum-scandium alloys for various EV components. According to the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership, a study by state grid forecasts that, the share of China's electricity in transport sector will reach 10% in 2025, which increased from 5% in 2015 and which will further increase to 15% in 2030 and 25% in 2040. Besides, electric vehicle sales continued growing in China, starting from 5,600 units in 2011, reaching 45,000 pieces in 2014, and expanding to 740,000 pieces in 2016. By 2017, China had produced approximately 770,000 EVs and had a total of about 2 million EVs. By 2030, China is expected to have close to 50 million electric vehicles, with a dedicated electricity demand for electric vehicle charging of 200 TWh annually. According to the Society of Automotive Engineering of China, car sales in 2030 will total 38 million, with 15 million or 40% being electric vehicles. Besides, scandium alloys meet the requirement in lightening vehicle weights which increases their performances and efficiency of batteries. Along with this, several governments across major economies like the U.S., China, and the European Union are pushing for higher EV sales through regulations and targets while supporting technological advancements that include the use of scandium. Hence, this regulatory push combined with the advantages provided by scandium alloys places the material at the forefront of critical resources needed to meet the burgeoning demand of the EV market.

Supportive Government Initiatives

Various governments are implementing strategic measures to secure scandium supply and promote its utilization across various industries as they recognize scandium as a critical mineral. In the United States, the Department of Energy, in conjunction with other entities within the European Union and Australia, has earmarked funds and subsidies explicitly designed to improve scandium mining capabilities and decrease reliance on imports. For instance, on 9 November 2023, Scandium International Mining Corp. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, EMC Metals Australia Pty Ltd, has initiated physical development at the Nyngan Scandium Project, after positive results of the 2023 Nyngan drilling program. The Nyngan Scandium project is situated 17.5 kilometers south-southwest of Nyngan in western New South Wales, Australia. The Nyngan scandium project will be the world's first scandium-only mining operation, focusing on a high-demand metal identified as critical by the governments of Australia, Canada, and the United States. This development presents a significant opportunity for New South Wales to become a world leader in the responsible supply of critical minerals. Therefore, positive government initiatives secure supplies of scandium and stabilize the markets which push scandium to the forefront of high-tech industries and sustainable development projects.

Scandium Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, application and end use industry.

Breakup by Product Type:

Oxide
Fluoride
Chloride
Nitrate
Iodide
Alloy
Others

Fluoride accounts for the majority of the market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes oxide, fluoride, chloride, nitrate, iodide, alloy, and others. According to the report, fluoride represented the largest segment.

Fluoride is emerging as the largest segment due to its extensive use in high-intensity metal halide lamps and electronics. Additionally, it serves as a superior material for solid oxide fuel cells owing to its exceptional electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion. Moreover, various industries heavily rely on this compound to enhance the performance of lighter aerospace structures and sporting goods, further boosting its demand. The versatility of scandium fluoride, combined with its integral role in various high-tech applications, positions it at the forefront of the scandium market, reflecting broader trends toward efficiency and performance enhancement across multiple sectors.

Breakup by Application:

Aluminum-scandium Alloys
High-intensity Metal Halide Lamps
Lasers
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes aluminum-scandium alloys, high-intensity metal halide lamps, lasers, and solid oxide fuel cells.

The aluminum-scandium alloy segment represents a significant share of the scandium market, which is largely driven by the aerospace and automotive sectors. Alloys of this type, when combined with small amounts of scandium, exhibit superior properties such as increased strength, reduced grain size, and improved weldability which helps aircraft and vehicles with superior performance properties. Also, the rising demand in this industry is significantly influenced by the growing importance of reducing carbon emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency, thus making lightweight materials increasingly crucial. Hence key players are introducing advanced product variants to meet these needs. For instance, on 18 October 2023, NioCorp Developments Ltd. and its development partner, Nanoscale Powders LLC achieved the successful production of a 1-kilogram ingot of aluminum-scandium alloy at the creative engineer's facility in New Freedom, Pennsylvania.

Moreover, high-intensity metal halide lamps scandium serves as an additive to improve the quality and efficiency of light produced. These lamps are widely used in large-scale lighting applications, such as stadiums, industrial facilities, and public spaces, where strong, reliable lighting is essential. Additionally, the addition of scandium allows these lamps to produce a light that closely resembles natural daylight enhancing visibility and color rendering. Besides, this segment is primarily driven by the growing urban infrastructure and the increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions.

Laser scandium finds applications in various laser technologies, particularly those used in scientific research, military, and medical applications. Also, lasers made from scandium are valued for their ability to generate specific wavelengths of laser beams with accuracy and control. These characteristics make them suitable for primary research, surgical procedures, and specific military uses where precision is crucial. In addition, demand for scandium in lasers is driven by innovations in medical equipment and increased defense spending on modern communication and weaponry systems.

Besides, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) use scandium-stabilized zirconia as an electrolyte to enhance their performances at lower temperatures, thus leading to more efficient and stable energy production. This segment is gathering momentum due to the global shift toward sustainable energy sources, coupled with the increasing diffusion of fuel cell technology across stationary, portable, and transportation applications. Additionally, scandium incorporation in solid oxide fuel cells enables SOFCs to have longer operational lifetimes and improve fuel utilization efficiency, solving some of the key issues in fuel cell technology. As governments and private sectors have been investing more in renewable energy infrastructure and technologies, the future demand for scandium is anticipated to drive growth in the market and present great opportunities for market development.

Breakup by End Use Industry:

Aerospace and Defense
Ceramics
Lighting
Electronics
3D Printing
Sporting Goods
Others

Aerospace and Defence represent the leading market segment

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use industry. This includes aerospace and defense, ceramics, lighting, electronics, 3d printing, sporting goods, and others. According to the report, aerospace and defense represented the largest segment.

Aerospace and defense are emerging as the dominant sectors. Scandium is mainly used to enhance the performance properties of aluminum alloys, making them lightweight and resistant to corrosion. These value-added alloys have tremendous demand in aircraft manufacturing for numerous components, which facilitate reduced fuel consumption and increased payload. Furthermore, the demand from the aerospace industry is fuelled by the unceasing pursuit of greater efficiency and performance optimization, coupled with surging commercial aviation production rates. Additionally, scandium finds its way into solid oxide fuel cells, also employed in clean energy applications, further expanding its applicability in advanced aerospace design and various defense systems. For instance, on 13 July 2023, NioCorp Developments Ltd., also known as NioCorp, commended the U.S. House Armed Services Committee for emphasizing that the aluminum-scandium master alloy is important to the United States for its applications in numerous defense platforms.

Breakup by Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
Middle East and Africa

North America leads the market, accounting for the largest scandium market share

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America was the largest regional market for scandium.

As per the scandium market industry overview, North America is emerging as the largest segment owing to its expanding aerospace and defense industries that use large quantities of scandium in high-performance alloys. The region has an advanced technological infrastructure coupled with research and development activities concerning various applications of scandium. Moreover, the increasing consumption of scandium in SOFCs also helps the market growth, as the renewable creation of energy is increasing, majorly across the U.S. and Canada. Besides, supportive governmental policies toward research and development of rare earth minerals support the market growth. For instance, on 28 September 2023, NioCorp Developments Ltd. announced that it intends to make available an aluminum-scandium master alloy product (Al-Sc MA) in the US market. This initiative, stemming from its proposed mining and processing facilities at the Elk Creek Project, is contingent upon securing project financing and initiating mining operations. The introduction of this alloy is aimed at enabling commercial and defense manufacturers to substitute certain aluminum components in vehicles with scandium-enriched alternatives. These scandium-containing aluminum alloys are notable for their enhanced strength, resistance to corrosion, and weldability, offering considerable improvements in properties and potential for reducing weight, especially in transportation.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the major market players in the scandium industry include Australian Mines Limited, Galileo Resources PLC, GFS Chemicals Inc., Hunan Oriental Scandium Co. Ltd., Lenntech B.V., Materion Corporation, Merck KGaA, Niocorp Developments Ltd., Platina Resources Limited, Scandium International Mining Corporation, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

At present, key players in the scandium market are actively employing strategies to bolster their market positions and tap into the growing demand for scandium-enhanced products. These strategies include expanding production capabilities, securing scandium resources through strategic partnerships, and investing in research and development to innovate new applications. For instance, companies are forming alliances with mining operations to ensure a stable and cost-effective supply of scandium. They are also focusing on developing proprietary technologies to extract and refine scandium more efficiently, reducing overall production costs and enhancing product quality. Moreover, market leaders are working closely with end-users in the aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries to tailor scandium alloys that meet specific performance requirements. These collaborative efforts not only secure long-term contracts but also open new avenues for scandium applications, driving both market growth and technological advancement.

Scandium Market News:

30 January 2024, NioCorp Developments Ltd. collaborated with Brunel University London. This collaboration will focus on developing new aluminum-scandium alloys and their applications, specifically targeting the automotive industry. Brunel University is renowned worldwide for its research on the use of cast aluminium alloys.
28 April 2023, Rio Tinto has finalized an agreement to purchase the Platina Scandium Project from Platina Resources Limited for $14 Million. This project, located near Condobolin in central New South Wales, features a scalable, high-grade scandium resource with the potential to produce about 40 tonnes of scandium oxide annually over an estimated 30 years. Additionally, Rio Tinto currently extracts scandium oxide from waste streams produced during titanium dioxide manufacturing in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. The operationalization of the Platina scandium project would allow Rio Tinto to significantly increase its scandium output each year. This purchase is part of Rio Tinto's strategic initiative to expand its portfolio of materials critical for supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1. What was the size of the global scandium market in 2023?
2. What is the expected growth rate of the global scandium market during 2024-2032?
3. What are the key factors driving the global scandium market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global scandium market?
5. What is the breakup of the global scandium market based on the product type?
6. What is the breakup of the global scandium market based on the end use industry?
7. What are the key regions in the global scandium market?
8. Who are the key players/companies in the global scandium market?

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Scandium Market

5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Product Type

6.1 Oxide
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Fluoride
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Chloride
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
6.4 Nitrate
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
6.5 Iodide
- 6.5.1 Market Trends
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast
6.6 Alloy
- 6.6.1 Market Trends
- 6.6.2 Market Forecast
6.7 Others
- 6.7.1 Market Trends
- 6.7.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Application

7.1 Aluminum-scandium Alloys
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 High-intensity Metal Halide Lamps
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Lasers
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.4 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by End Use Industry

8.1 Aerospace and Defense
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Ceramics
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Lighting
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Electronics
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
8.5 3D Printing
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast
8.6 Sporting Goods
- 8.6.1 Market Trends
- 8.6.2 Market Forecast
8.7 Others
- 8.7.1 Market Trends
- 8.7.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Region

9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
  - 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
  - 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
  - 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
  - 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
  - 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
  - 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
  - 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
  - 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
  - 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
  - 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
  - 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
  - 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
  - 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
  - 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
  - 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
  - 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
  - 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
  - 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
  - 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
  - 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
  - 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
  - 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
  - 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
  - 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
  - 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
  - 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
  - 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
  - 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
  - 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
  - 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
  - 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
  - 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
  - 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
  - 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
  - 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
  - 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
  - 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
  - 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast

10 SWOT Analysis

10.1 Overview
10.2 Strengths
10.3 Weaknesses
10.4 Opportunities
10.5 Threats

11 Value Chain Analysis

12 Porters Five Forces Analysis

12.1 Overview
12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
12.4 Degree of Competition
12.5 Threat of New Entrants
12.6 Threat of Substitutes

13 Price Analysis

14 Competitive Landscape

14.1 Market Structure
14.2 Key Players
14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 Australian Mines Limited
  - 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
  - 14.3.1.3 Financials
- 14.3.2 Galileo Resources PLC
  - 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
  - 14.3.2.3 Financials
- 14.3.3 GFS Chemicals Inc.
  - 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.4 Hunan Oriental Scandium Co. Ltd.
  - 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5 Lenntech B.V.
  - 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6 Materion Corporation
  - 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
  - 14.3.6.3 Financials
  - 14.3.6.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.7 Merck KGaA
  - 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
  - 14.3.7.3 Financials
  - 14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.8 Niocorp Developments Ltd.
  - 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
  - 14.3.8.3 Financials
- 14.3.9 Platina Resources Limited
  - 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
  - 14.3.9.3 Financials
- 14.3.10 Scandium International Mining Corporation
  - 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
  - 14.3.10.3 Financials
- 14.3.11 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd
  - 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
  - 14.3.11.3 Financials
  - 14.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.12 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  - 14.3.12.1 Company Overview
  - 14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
  - 14.3.12.3 Financials
  - 14.3.12.4 SWOT Analysis

簡介目錄圖表

List of Figures

Figure 1: Global: Scandium Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018-2023
Figure 3: Global: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 4: Global: Scandium Market: Breakup by Product Type (in %), 2023
Figure 5: Global: Scandium Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2023
Figure 6: Global: Scandium Market: Breakup by End Use Industry (in %), 2023
Figure 7: Global: Scandium Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
Figure 8: Global: Scandium (Oxide) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 9: Global: Scandium (Oxide) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 10: Global: Scandium (Fluoride) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 11: Global: Scandium (Fluoride) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 12: Global: Scandium (Chloride) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 13: Global: Scandium (Chloride) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 14: Global: Scandium (Nitrate) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 15: Global: Scandium (Nitrate) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 16: Global: Scandium (Iodide) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 17: Global: Scandium (Iodide) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 18: Global: Scandium (Alloy) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 19: Global: Scandium (Alloy) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 20: Global: Scandium (Other Product Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 21: Global: Scandium (Other Product Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 22: Global: Scandium (Aluminum-scandium Alloys) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 23: Global: Scandium (Aluminum-scandium Alloys) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 24: Global: Scandium (High-intensity Metal Halide Lamps) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 25: Global: Scandium (High-intensity Metal Halide Lamps) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 26: Global: Scandium (Lasers) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 27: Global: Scandium (Lasers) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 28: Global: Scandium (Solid Oxide Fuel Cells) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 29: Global: Scandium (Solid Oxide Fuel Cells) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 30: Global: Scandium (Aerospace and Defense) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 31: Global: Scandium (Aerospace and Defense) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 32: Global: Scandium (Ceramics) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 33: Global: Scandium (Ceramics) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 34: Global: Scandium (Lighting) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 35: Global: Scandium (Lighting) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 36: Global: Scandium (Electronics) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 37: Global: Scandium (Electronics) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 38: Global: Scandium (3D Printing) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 39: Global: Scandium (3D Printing) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 40: Global: Scandium (Sporting Goods) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 41: Global: Scandium (Sporting Goods) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 42: Global: Scandium (Other End Use Industries) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 43: Global: Scandium (Other End Use Industries) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 44: North America: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 45: North America: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 46: United States: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 47: United States: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 48: Canada: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 49: Canada: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 50: Asia-Pacific: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 51: Asia-Pacific: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 52: China: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 53: China: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 54: Japan: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 55: Japan: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 56: India: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 57: India: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 58: South Korea: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 59: South Korea: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 60: Australia: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 61: Australia: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 62: Indonesia: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 63: Indonesia: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 64: Others: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 65: Others: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 66: Europe: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 67: Europe: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 68: Germany: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 69: Germany: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 70: France: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 71: France: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 72: United Kingdom: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 73: United Kingdom: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 74: Italy: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 75: Italy: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 76: Spain: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 77: Spain: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 78: Russia: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 79: Russia: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 80: Others: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 81: Others: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 82: Latin America: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 83: Latin America: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 84: Brazil: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 85: Brazil: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 86: Mexico: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 87: Mexico: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 88: Others: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 89: Others: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 90: Middle East and Africa: Scandium Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 91: Middle East and Africa: Scandium Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2023
Figure 92: Middle East and Africa: Scandium Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 93: Global: Scandium Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 94: Global: Scandium Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 95: Global: Scandium Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

List of Tables

Table 1: Global: Scandium Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
Table 2: Global: Scandium Market Forecast: Breakup by Product Type (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 3: Global: Scandium Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 4: Global: Scandium Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use Industry (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 5: Global: Scandium Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 6: Global: Scandium Market: Competitive Structure
Table 7: Global: Scandium Market: Key Players

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