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2032 年鈹市場預測：按產品、形態、應用和地區分類的全球分析

Beryllium Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product (Beryllium Metal, Beryllium Alloys, Beryllium Oxide, Beryllium Compounds and Other Products), Form, Application and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據，全球鈹市場預計 2025 年將達到 73.4 億美元，到 2032 年將達到 130.9 億美元，複合年成長率為 8.6%。

鈹是原子序數為4的金屬元素，堅硬、易碎且重量輕。它屬於鹼土金屬族，呈鋼灰色。它無磁性、耐腐蝕、熔點高、導熱性極高。由於其高剛性和尺寸穩定性，它主要用於核能、IT/通訊和航太工業。儘管鈹很有價值，但必須小心處理，因為如果以灰塵或氣體的形式攝入，會很危險。綠柱石和綠柱石等礦物天然含有它。

根據日本電子情報技術產業協會（JEITA）預測，2024年全球電子資訊科技產業規模將成長9%，達到3.6868兆美元。

電子和通訊的發展

鈹具有出色的電絕緣性和導熱性，使其成為高性能電子元件的理想選擇。它的堅固性和便攜性對於通訊設備中使用的開關、繼電器和連接器的製造至關重要。由於 5G 基礎設施、資料中心和智慧型手機的需求不斷成長，對含鈹材料的需求也在成長。鈹合金在先進的國防和航太通訊系統中也是不可或缺的。隨著世界繼續數位轉型，鈹的市場不斷成長，其驅動力在於它在確保設備效率和耐用性方面所發揮的作用。

替代產品的可用性

在電子和航太應用中，對鈹的需求正在減少，因為複合材料、鈦和鋁等材料可以達到同等的用途。這些材料通常價格較低，因此對於希望削減成本的公司來說，它們是更好的選擇。此外，如果處理不當，鈹是有害的，因此替代品可能會提供更好的環境和安全狀況。由於替代品的日益增多，鈹在新應用中的使用已顯著放緩。這導致鈹市場在其他材料競爭的情況下難以維持市場佔有率。

電子技術的進步

由於鈹具有優異的強度重量比和熱導率，電子技術的進步在很大程度上推動了對鈹的需求。隨著電子設備變得越來越小、功能越來越強大，像鈹這樣確保性能和可靠性的材料變得越來越必要。鈹是半導體裝置、開關和高性能連接器的必需材料。國防和航太電子領域的應用將進一步推動市場擴張。 5G技術和電動車的發展也推動了對鈹基零件的需求。總而言之，全球鈹市場的規模和價值將直接因電子技術的進步而成長。

產品細分

客製化解決方案的需求通常會增加生產成本。管理多條產品線很困難，會消耗大量資源並降低營運效率。此外，市場分割造成的市場分裂可能會使規模經濟的實現變得困難。此外，集中化的產品可能會限制創新的潛力，因為製造商可能會優先考慮現有領域而不是創建新的應用。因此，整體市場成長和行業創新可能會放緩。

COVID-19的影響

COVID-19 疫情對鈹市場產生了重大影響，擾亂了供應鏈、製造流程和全球貿易。停工和限制措施減少了航太、電子和能源等關鍵產業的需求。但隨著各行各業的複工復產，市場逐漸回升。疫情期間，人們對醫療技術和電子產品的關注度增加，導致需求變化，支持了鈹在醫療設備和先進電子產品等特殊應用領域的長期成長前景。

鈹金屬市場預計將在預測期內佔據最大佔有率

由於鈹金屬具有重量輕、強度高、導熱性好等獨特性能，預計在預測期內將佔據最大的市場佔有率。這些特性使它們成為高性能材料至關重要的應用的理想選擇，例如電子、航空航太和國防。由於各種高科技應用對堅固、輕質零件的需求不斷增加，對鈹金屬的需求也不斷成長。技術的不斷進步，尤其是通訊和電動車等領域的技術進步，對這一類別有利。此外，鈹能夠提高尖端材料的性能，從而加速其被接受，從而推動市場成長。

預計在預測期內，石油和天然氣產業將以最高的複合年成長率成長。

由於對特種材料的需求，預計石油和天然氣產業在預測期內將出現最高的成長率。鈹合金為採礦機械和設備提供了額外的強度和耐用性。這種材料可以承受高溫和高壓，使其成為石油和天然氣開採中高性能零件的理想選擇。由於鈹的輕質特性可提高燃油經濟性並減少設備磨損，因此需求將進一步增加。預計對鈹基產品的需求將會增加，尤其是隨著深海探勘和海上鑽井行業的成長。

佔比最大的地區：

在預測期內，由於國防和通訊行業的需求不斷增加，預計亞太地區將佔據最大的市場佔有率。中國、日本和韓國等國家憑藉其先進的製造業成為主要消費國。鈹的重量輕、強度高的特性使其成為衛星、國防設備和高速運算系統中精密零件的理想選擇。國防和創新方面的投資增加將進一步促進該地區的消費。此外，尤其是中國的本土採礦和精製能力支持了供應安全並減少了全球對進口的依賴。

複合年成長率最高的地區：

由於其在航太和電子工業中的重要用途，預計北美地區在預測期內的複合年成長率最高。衛星系統、醫療設備和通訊等應用對高性能材料的需求正在推動這一市場的發展。北美強大的工業基礎，加上可再生能源和汽車等領域的技術進步，進一步支持了市場擴張。此外，該地區的主要企業正專注於永續採礦方法和改進鈹萃取技術。美國是世界上最大的鈹生產國和消費國，佔有相當大的市場佔有率。

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目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相關利益者
  • 研究範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 數據分析
    • 數據檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 研究材料
    • 主要研究資料
    • 次級研究資訊來源
    • 先決條件

第3章市場走勢分析

  • 驅動程式
  • 限制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 產品分析
  • 應用分析
  • 新興市場
  • COVID-19的影響

第4章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買家的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭對手之間的競爭

5. 全球鈹市場（按產品）

  • 金屬鈹
  • 鈹合金
  • 氧化鈹
  • 鈹化合物
  • 鈹陶瓷
  • 其他產品

6. 全球鈹市場（依形態）

  • 桿
  • 酒吧
  • 床單
  • 粉末
  • 顆粒
  • 管子
  • 其他形式

7. 全球鈹市場（按應用）

  • 航太和國防
  • 電子和電氣設備
  • 工業零件
  • 核子反應爐
  • 車
  • 石油和天然氣
  • 醫療設備
  • 通訊
  • 能源
  • 其他用途

8. 全球鈹市場（按地區）

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地區
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲地區

第9章 重大進展

  • 協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
  • 收購與合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第10章 公司概況

  • Materion Corporation
  • Ulba Metallurgical Plant
  • IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.
  • NGK Metals Corporation
  • Hunan Shuikoushan Nonferrous Metals Group Co., Ltd.
  • Xinjiang Xinxin Mining Industry Co., Ltd.
  • American Beryllia Inc.
  • Belmont Metals, Inc.
  • American Elements
  • Texas Mineral Resources Corp.
  • Tropag Oscar H. Ritter Nachf GmbH
  • Xiamen Beryllium Copper Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Beryllium & Aluminum Alloys, LLC
  • Toho Titanium Co., Ltd.
  • Solvay SA
  • Ametek, Inc.
  • The Beryllium Group
  • Bechtel Corporation
Product Code: SMRC29384

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Beryllium Market is accounted for $7.34 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $13.09 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period. Beryllium is an atomic number four metallic element that is hard, brittle, and lightweight. It is a member of the alkaline earth metals group and has a steel-gray colour. Beryllium is a non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant metal with a high melting point and exceptional thermal conductivity. Because of its rigidity and dimensional stability, it is mostly utilised in the nuclear, telecommunications, and aerospace industries. Despite its value, beryllium must be handled carefully because it is hazardous when ingested as dust or fumes. Minerals like bertrandite and beryl naturally contain it.

According to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), the global electronics and information technology industry is projected to grow by 9% in 2024, reaching USD 3,686.8 billion.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Electronics & telecommunications growth

Beryllium is perfect for high-performance electronic components because of its exceptional electrical insulation and thermal conductivity. Its robustness and portability are essential for producing switches, relays, and connectors for use in telecommunications equipment. The need for materials containing beryllium is fuelled by the growing need for 5G infrastructure, data centres, and smartphones. Beryllium alloys are also essential for advanced defence and aerospace communication systems. Beryllium's market expansion is driven by its role in assuring device efficiency and durability as the world continues its digital transition.

Restraint:

Availability of substitutes

In electronics and aerospace, materials like composites, titanium, and aluminium can serve comparable purposes, lowering the need for beryllium. Because they are frequently less expensive, substitutes are more desirable to firms trying to reduce costs. Furthermore, as beryllium is known to be harmful when handled improperly, alternatives might possibly offer superior environmental and safety profiles. The use of beryllium in new applications is slowed significantly by this growing inclination for alternatives. Because of this, the beryllium market finds it difficult to hold onto its market share in the face of these other materials.

Opportunity:

Advancements in electronics

The demand for beryllium is greatly fuelled by advancements in electronics because of its remarkable strength-to-weight ratio and thermal conductivity. Materials like beryllium that guarantee performance and dependability are becoming more and more necessary as electronic gadgets get smaller and more potent. Beryllium is essential for semiconductor devices, switches, and high-performance connectors. Its application in defence and aerospace electronics propels market expansion even further. The need for beryllium-based components is also being driven by the development of 5G technologies and electric cars. All things considered, the size and worth of the worldwide beryllium market are directly increased by advancements in electronics.

Threat:

Product segmentation

The requirement for customised solutions frequently results in increased production costs. Managing several product lines can be difficult, putting a burden on resources and decreasing operational effectiveness. Furthermore, market fragmentation brought on by segmentation might make it challenging to attain economies of scale. Additionally, because manufacturers may prioritise existing segments over creating new applications, narrowly focused products can limit innovation prospects. Overall market growth and industry innovation may be slowed as a result.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the beryllium market, causing disruptions in supply chains, manufacturing processes, and global trade. Lockdowns and restrictions reduced demand in key industries like aerospace, electronics, and energy. However, the market gradually recovered as industries resumed operations. The increased focus on healthcare technologies and electronics during the pandemic led to a shift in demand, supporting long-term growth prospects for beryllium in specialized applications like medical devices and advanced electronics.

The beryllium metal segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The beryllium metal segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to its unique properties such as light weight, high strength, and excellent thermal conductivity. These qualities make it perfect for application in fields where high-performance materials are crucial, such as electronics, aircraft, and defence. The requirement for beryllium metal is further increased by the growing need for strong, lightweight components in a variety of high-tech applications. Growing technological advancements, particularly in fields like telecommunications and electric vehicles, are advantageous to the category. Additionally, beryllium's capacity to improve the performance of cutting-edge materials speeds up their acceptance, which fuels market growth.

The oil & gas segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the oil & gas segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, due to its demand for specialized materials. Beryllium alloys offer increased strength and durability in drilling machines and equipment. The material is perfect for high-performance parts in oil and gas extraction because of its resistance to high temperatures and pressures. Demand is further increased by beryllium's lightweight characteristics, which also increase fuel economy and lessen equipment wear. The demand for beryllium-based products is anticipated to increase as the sector grows, especially in deepwater exploration and offshore drilling.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share due to rising demand across defense, and telecommunications industries. Countries like China, Japan, and South Korea are leading consumers due to their advanced manufacturing sectors. The lightweight, high-strength properties of beryllium make it ideal for precision components in satellites, defense equipment, and high-speed computing systems. Increasing investments in defense and technological innovation further boost regional consumption. Additionally, local mining and refining capacities, especially in China, support supply stability and reduce dependence on global imports.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to its essential use in aerospace and electronics industries. The demand for high-performance materials in applications such as satellite systems, medical devices, and telecommunications drives this market. North America's strong industrial base, combined with technological advancements in sectors like renewable energy and automotive, further enhances market expansion. Additionally, key players in the region focus on sustainable mining practices and improving beryllium extraction technologies. The U.S. holds a significant market share, being the largest producer and consumer of beryllium globally.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Beryllium Market include Materion Corporation, Ulba Metallurgical Plant, IBC Advanced Alloys Corp., NGK Metals Corporation, Hunan Shuikoushan Nonferrous Metals Group Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Xinxin Mining Industry Co., Ltd., American Beryllia Inc., Belmont Metals, Inc., American Elements, Texas Mineral Resources Corp., Tropag Oscar H. Ritter Nachf GmbH, Xiamen Beryllium Copper Technologies Co., Ltd., Beryllium & Aluminum Alloys, LLC, Toho Titanium Co., Ltd., Solvay SA, Ametek, Inc., The Beryllium Group and Bechtel Corporation.

Key Developments:

In January 2024, Materion Beryllium & Composites entered into a strategic alliance with Liquidmetal Technologies Inc. This collaboration aims to serve markets including medical, military, consumer, and industrial sectors by leveraging the superior properties of Liquidmetal alloys, such as high strength and corrosion resistance.

In May 2023, Ulba received a license to explore the Upper Irgiz deposit in the Aktobe region for solid minerals, including tantalum, niobium, and beryllium. This initiative aims to provide UMP with its own mineral resource base, reduce production costs, and increase economic efficiency.

Products Covered:

  • Beryllium Metal
  • Beryllium Alloys
  • Beryllium Oxide
  • Beryllium Compounds
  • Beryllium Ceramics
  • Other Products

Forms Covered:

  • Rods
  • Bars
  • Sheets
  • Powder
  • Pellets
  • Tubes
  • Other Forms

Applications Covered:

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Electronics & Electricals
  • Industrial Components
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Automotive
  • Oil & Gas
  • Medical Devices
  • Telecommunications
  • Energy
  • Other Applications

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 Application Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Beryllium Market, By Product

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Beryllium Metal
  • 5.3 Beryllium Alloys
  • 5.4 Beryllium Oxide
  • 5.5 Beryllium Compounds
  • 5.6 Beryllium Ceramics
  • 5.7 Other Products

6 Global Beryllium Market, By Form

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Rods
  • 6.3 Bars
  • 6.4 Sheets
  • 6.5 Powder
  • 6.6 Pellets
  • 6.7 Tubes
  • 6.8 Other Forms

7 Global Beryllium Market, By Application

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Aerospace & Defense
  • 7.3 Electronics & Electricals
  • 7.4 Industrial Components
  • 7.5 Nuclear Reactors
  • 7.6 Automotive
  • 7.7 Oil & Gas
  • 7.8 Medical Devices
  • 7.9 Telecommunications
  • 7.10 Energy
  • 7.11 Other Applications

8 Global Beryllium Market, By Geography

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 North America
    • 8.2.1 US
    • 8.2.2 Canada
    • 8.2.3 Mexico
  • 8.3 Europe
    • 8.3.1 Germany
    • 8.3.2 UK
    • 8.3.3 Italy
    • 8.3.4 France
    • 8.3.5 Spain
    • 8.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 8.4 Asia Pacific
    • 8.4.1 Japan
    • 8.4.2 China
    • 8.4.3 India
    • 8.4.4 Australia
    • 8.4.5 New Zealand
    • 8.4.6 South Korea
    • 8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 8.5 South America
    • 8.5.1 Argentina
    • 8.5.2 Brazil
    • 8.5.3 Chile
    • 8.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 8.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 8.6.2 UAE
    • 8.6.3 Qatar
    • 8.6.4 South Africa
    • 8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

9 Key Developments

  • 9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 9.3 New Product Launch
  • 9.4 Expansions
  • 9.5 Other Key Strategies

10 Company Profiling

  • 10.1 Materion Corporation
  • 10.2 Ulba Metallurgical Plant
  • 10.3 IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.
  • 10.4 NGK Metals Corporation
  • 10.5 Hunan Shuikoushan Nonferrous Metals Group Co., Ltd.
  • 10.6 Xinjiang Xinxin Mining Industry Co., Ltd.
  • 10.7 American Beryllia Inc.
  • 10.8 Belmont Metals, Inc.
  • 10.9 American Elements
  • 10.10 Texas Mineral Resources Corp.
  • 10.11 Tropag Oscar H. Ritter Nachf GmbH
  • 10.12 Xiamen Beryllium Copper Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • 10.13 Beryllium & Aluminum Alloys, LLC
  • 10.14 Toho Titanium Co., Ltd.
  • 10.15 Solvay SA
  • 10.16 Ametek, Inc.
  • 10.17 The Beryllium Group
  • 10.18 Bechtel Corporation

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Product (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Beryllium Metal (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Beryllium Alloys (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Beryllium Oxide (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Beryllium Compounds (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Beryllium Ceramics (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Other Products (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Form (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Rods (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Bars (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Sheets (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Powder (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Pellets (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Tubes (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Aerospace & Defense (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Electronics & Electricals (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Industrial Components (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Nuclear Reactors (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Automotive (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Oil & Gas (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Medical Devices (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Telecommunications (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Energy (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Beryllium Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.