The silicon metal market is expected to grow from USD 6.83 billion in 2020 to USD 10.25 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2021-2028.
Silicon is a grey-looking semiconductor metal. Silicon can be found naturally in sand and dust, and an ample amount can be explored in the earth's crust. Minerals consisting of silicon have high melting points. Two types of silicon metal can be provided in the market. One is metallic grade silicon metal, and the other is chemical grade silicon metal. Metallic silicon is pure silicon metal with a purity of 99%. Silicon minerals are used to make aluminum alloys, stainless steels, semiconductors, and more.
The silicon metal market is mainly driven by various factors such as the increasing demand for aluminum alloys in the automotive industry, the growing application of silicon, the demand from energy storage markets, and the steady demand from the global chemical industry. The growing demand for silicon minerals for semiconductor production is also a major driver. Moreover, the increasing demand for aluminum and silicon alloys will mean increased demand in the silicon metals market. Oftentimes, the high production cost of silicon metal may hinder the growth of the silicon metal market. However, the use of silicon metal to produce solar panels will create opportunities for the silicon metal market.
This study delivers a comprehensive analysis of type, application and region. The type segment includes metallurgy grade and chemical grade. The metallurgy grade segment held the largest market share, owing to its use in the automotive and construction industries. The application segment includes aluminum alloys, silicones, solar & semiconductor. The aluminum alloy sector holds the largest market share due to its use as a strengthening agent and alloying agent in aluminum production. Aside from the production of aluminum alloys, a large part of the total production of silicon metal goes to the production of silicon.
The market has been divided into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America. The Asia Pacific holds the largest market share, owing to China being the leader in the smelting industry and uses silicon metal in its steel &aluminum alloy production. Moreover, the presence of well-established automotive and semiconductor industries in India, Japan and China is one of the fundamental factors responsible for the highest market share.
Some of the notable players in the market are FerroglobePlc, Dow DuPont, Elkem ASA, RIMA Group, Rusal, LIASA, WackerChemie AG. Market players are expected to target the solar industry to improve sales. This is because polysilicon is expected to be the energy of choice around the world as solar energy provides grid parity and ease of installation. However, silicone price volatility and diminishing profit margins due to oversupply pose major challenges for suppliers.
Silicon Metal Market Analysis and Forecast, Type
Silicon Metal Market Analysis and Forecast, Application
Silicon Metal Market Analysis and Forecast, Region
Report Description:
1. Introduction
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Research Scope
1.4. Currency
1.5. Key Target Audience
2. Research Methodology and Assumptions
3. Executive Summary
4. Premium Insights
4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.2. Value Chain Analysis
4.3. Top Investment Pockets
4.3.1. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
4.3.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
4.3.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
4.4. Industry Trends
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Market Evaluation
5.2. Drivers
5.2.1. Increase in demand for aluminium alloys in the automotive industry
5.2.2. Growing demand for silicon metals for the production of semiconductors
5.2.3. Expanding application spectrum of silicones
5.3. Restraints
5.3.1. High production cost of silicon metal
5.4. Opportunities
5.4.1. Production of solar panels
6. Global Silicon Metal Market Analysis and Forecast, By Type
6.1. Segment Overview
6.2. Metallurgical Grade
6.3. Chemical Grade
7. Global Silicon Metal Market Analysis and Forecast, By Application
7.1. Segment Overview
7.2. Aluminium Alloys
7.3. Silicones
7.4. Solar & Semiconductor
8. Global Silicon Metal Market Analysis and Forecast, By Regional Analysis
8.1. Segment Overview
8.2. North America
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.2.3. Mexico
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Germany
8.3.2. France
8.3.3. U.K.
8.3.4. Italy
8.3.5. Spain
8.4. Asia-Pacific
8.4.1. Japan
8.4.2. China
8.4.3. India
8.5. South America
8.5.1. Brazil
8.6. Middle East and Africa
8.6.1. UAE
8.6.2. South Africa
9. Global Silicon Metal Market-Competitive Landscape
9.1. Overview
9.2. Market Share of Key Players in Global Silicon Metal Market
9.2.1. Global Company Market Share
9.2.2. North America Company Market Share
9.2.3. Europe Company Market Share
9.2.4. APAC Company Market Share
9.3. Competitive Situations and Trends
9.3.1. Application Launches and Developments
9.3.2. Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
9.3.3. Mergers & Acquisitions
9.3.4. Expansions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. FerroglobePlc
10.1.1. Business Overview
10.1.2. Company Snapshot
10.1.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.1.4. Company Application Portfolio
10.1.5. Recent Developments
10.1.6. SWOT Analysis
10.2. Dow DuPont
10.2.1. Business Overview
10.2.2. Company Snapshot
10.2.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.2.4. Company Application Portfolio
10.2.5. Recent Developments
10.2.6. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Elkem ASA
10.3.1. Business Overview
10.3.2. Company Snapshot
10.3.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.3.4. Company Application Portfolio
10.3.5. Recent Developments
10.3.6. SWOT Analysis
10.4. RIMA Group
10.4.1. Business Overview
10.4.2. Company Snapshot
10.4.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.4.4. Company Application Portfolio
10.4.5. Recent Developments
10.4.6. SWOT Analysis
10.5. Rusal
10.5.1. Business Overview
10.5.2. Company Snapshot
10.5.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.5.4. Company Application Portfolio
10.5.5. Recent Developments
10.5.6. SWOT Analysis
10.6. LIASA
10.6.1. Business Overview
10.6.2. Company Snapshot
10.6.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.6.4. Company Application Portfolio
10.6.5. Recent Developments
10.6.6. SWOT Analysis
10.7. WackerChemie AG
10.7.1. Business Overview
10.7.2. Company Snapshot
10.7.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.7.4. Company Application Portfolio
10.7.5. Recent Developments
10.7.6. SWOT Analysis
List of Table
1. Global Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
2. Global Metallurgical Grade, Silicon Metal Market, By Region, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
3. Global Chemical Grade, Silicon Metal Market, By Region, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
4. Global Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
5. Global Aluminium Alloys, Silicon Metal Market, By Region, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
6. Global Silicones, Silicon Metal Market, By Region, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
7. Global Solar & Semiconductor, Silicon Metal Market, By Region, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
8. North America Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
9. North America Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
10. U.S. Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
11. U.S. Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
12. Canada Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
13. Canada Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
14. Mexico Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
15. Mexico Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
16. Europe Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
17. Europe Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
18. Germany Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
19. Germany Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
20. France Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
21. France Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
22. U.K. Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
23. U.K. Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
24. Italy Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
25. Italy Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
26. Spain Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
27. Spain Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
28. Asia Pacific Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
29. Asia Pacific Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
30. Japan Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
31. Japan Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
32. China Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
33. China Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
34. India Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
35. India Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
36. South America Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
37. South America Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
38. Brazil Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
39. Brazil Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
40. Middle East and Africa Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
41. Middle East and Africa Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
42. UAE Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
43. UAE Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
44. South Africa Silicon Metal Market, By Type, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
45. South Africa Silicon Metal Market, By Application, 2021-2028 (USD Billion)
List of Figures
1. Global Silicon Metal Market Segmentation
2. Global Silicon Metal Market: Research Methodology
3. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
4. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
5. Data Triangulation
6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
7. Value Chain Analysis
8. Global Silicon Metal Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
9. Global Silicon Metal Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
10. Global Silicon Metal Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
11. Global Silicon Metal Market: Dynamics
12. Global Silicon Metal Market Share by Type (2021 & 2028)
13. Global Silicon Metal Market Share by Application (2021 & 2028)
14. Global Silicon Metal Market Share by Regions (2021 & 2028)
15. Global Silicon Metal Market Share by Company (2020)
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