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全球金屬泡棉市場:2032 年預測-按產品類型、材料類型、製造方法、應用、最終用戶和地區進行分析Metal Foams Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product Type, Material Type, Manufacturing Method, Application, End User and By Geography |
根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,全球金屬泡沫市場預計在 2025 年達到 9,501 萬美元,到 2032 年將達到 1.505 億美元,預測期內的複合年成長率為 6.8%。
金屬泡沫是一種輕質多孔材料,由充滿氣體的孔隙散佈在堅固的金屬基質(通常為鋁)中構成。這些孔隙可以是封閉的(封閉式)或連通的(開孔),從而可以顯著降低密度,同時保持結構完整性。金屬泡沫以其高能量吸收、隔熱和隔音性能而聞名,廣泛應用於航太、汽車和建築領域。
對輕質、高強度材料的需求不斷增加
各行各業日益重視能源效率和結構最佳化,推動了對金屬泡沫等輕量耐用材料的需求。這些材料廣泛應用於汽車、航太和國防領域,減輕重量可直接轉化為燃油節省和性能提升。其優異的剛度重量比和聲學特性使其非常適合用於結構和降噪功能。
承重應用的機械強度限制
雖然金屬泡沫的多孔結構有利於吸收能量和隔熱,但與緻密的金屬泡沫相比,它們的拉伸強度和剪切強度較低,這限制了它們在對機械強度要求極高的關鍵部件中的應用。此外,目前的設計標準缺乏將金屬泡沫納入結構框架的全面指導,導致技術上的猶豫。因此,它們在涉及重複應力和動態載荷的應用中的應用仍然有限。
電動車(EV)電池的新興應用
電動車的廣泛應用為金屬泡沫開啟了新的應用前景,尤其是在電動車電池外殼的溫度控管和碰撞緩解領域。金屬泡沫具有高表面積和高導熱性,是電池運作過程中釋放的理想材料。此外,金屬泡棉憑藉其能量吸收特性,可作為碰撞保護元件,進而提升電動車的安全性。將其整合到電池模組中,有望在最佳化下一代電動車平台方面發揮關鍵作用。
來自替代輕質材料的競爭
金屬泡沫的替代品通常具有更高的客製化程度、更高的強度重量比,或更容易針對特定應用進行加工。在航太和汽車等這些材料已經成熟的領域,金屬泡沫的滲透更具挑戰性。此外,一些替代品能夠提供更具成本效益的大規模解決方案,這可能會影響採購決策。如果金屬泡沫在利基應用中缺乏明顯的性能優勢,那麼在價格與性能權衡占主導地位的廣大市場中,它可能難以獲得青睞。
新冠疫情擾亂了全球供應鏈和製造業務,包括與金屬泡沫等特殊材料相關的供應鏈和製造業務。工程延誤、汽車生產暫停以及航太活動的減少,導致終端用戶產業的需求暫時停滯。然而,隨著製造商尋求國產零件替代進口零件,疫情後的供應韌性和對在地採購的重視預計將有利於金屬泡沫產業的發展。
封閉氣孔發泡市場預計將在預測期內實現最大幅度成長
封閉氣孔發泡憑藉其優異的抗壓強度、抗液體滲透性和承重效率,預計將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。這類發泡體廣泛應用於結構和防護應用,例如運輸業的防撞板和避震器。由於其耐濕氣性,它們也適用於海洋和航太環境。
預計防入侵欄部分在預測期內將達到最高的複合年成長率。
由於汽車安全標準和乘員保護法規的不斷加強,預計防侵入桿領域將在預測期內實現最高成長率。金屬泡棉具有能量吸收能力,使其在側面碰撞中能夠有效地減少座艙變形。隨著汽車製造商平台的電氣化程度不斷提高,輕量化碰撞管理系統已成為平衡安全性和性能的關鍵。
預計亞太地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率,這得益於其強大的工業基礎和不斷成長的汽車產量。中國、日本和韓國等國家正大力投資輕量材料,以支援下一代出行和基礎建設。政府支持的國防現代化計劃和永續建築規範也推動了對吸能和絕緣材料的需求。
預計亞太地區在預測期內將呈現最高的複合年成長率,因為快速的都市化、電動車普及率的提高以及工業自動化是影響該地區發展軌蹟的關鍵促進因素。國內對電動車、電子產品和建築領域高性能材料的需求正在加速成長。此外,新興企業和大學主導的研究正在推動發泡合成和加工方法的創新。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Metal Foams Market is accounted for $95.01 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $150.5 million by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. Metal foams are lightweight, porous materials composed of a solid metal matrix commonly aluminum interspersed with gas-filled pores. These pores may be sealed (closed-cell) or interconnected (open-cell), significantly reducing density while retaining structural integrity. Known for their high energy absorption, thermal insulation, and sound-dampening properties, metal foams are used in aerospace, automotive, and construction applications.
Growing demand for lightweight and high-strength materials
The increasing emphasis on energy efficiency and structural optimization across industries is intensifying the demand for lightweight yet durable materials like metal foams. These materials are finding widespread use in automotive, aerospace, and defense applications where weight reduction directly translates into fuel savings and improved performance. Their excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio and acoustic insulation properties make them highly suitable for structural and noise-dampening functions.
Limited mechanical strength for load-bearing applications
Metal foams porous architecture, while beneficial for energy absorption and thermal insulation, results in lower tensile and shear strength compared to dense metal counterparts. This restricts their applicability in critical components where mechanical robustness is non-negotiable. Moreover, current design standards lack comprehensive guidelines for integrating metal foams into structural frameworks, leading to engineering hesitancy. As a result, adoption in applications involving repetitive stress or dynamic loading remains constrained.
Emerging applications in electric vehicle (ev) batteries
The growing adoption of electric vehicles is unlocking new possibilities for metal foams, especially in the domain of thermal management and impact mitigation within EV battery enclosures. Their high surface area and thermal conductivity make them ideal for dissipating heat generated during battery operation. Additionally, metal foams can serve as crash protection elements due to their energy absorption characteristics, enhancing EV safety. Their integration into battery modules could play a key role in optimizing next-generation EV platforms.
Competition from alternative lightweight materials
Metal foams substitutes often offer better customization, higher specific strength, or easier fabrication for certain applications. The maturity of these materials in sectors like aerospace and automotive further challenges metal foams' penetration. Additionally, some alternatives present more cost-effective solutions at scale, which can influence procurement decisions. Without distinct performance advantages in niche applications, metal foams may struggle to gain broader market preference where price-performance tradeoffs dominate.
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains and manufacturing operations, including those related to specialty materials like metal foams. Construction delays, paused automotive production, and reduced aerospace activity temporarily stalled demand across end-user industries. However, the post-pandemic focus on supply resilience and local sourcing is expected to favor the metal foam industry as manufacturers seek domestic alternatives to imported components.
The closed-cell foam segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The closed-cell foam segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period owing to its superior compressive strength, fluid impermeability, and load-bearing efficiency. These foams are widely used in structural and protective applications, including crash panels and shock absorbers in the transportation sector. Their ability to resist moisture and gases also enhances their suitability for use in marine and aerospace environments.
The anti-intrusion bars segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the anti-intrusion bars segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate due to rising vehicle safety standards and regulatory mandates for occupant protection. Metal foams' energy absorption capabilities make them highly effective in minimizing cabin deformation during side-impact collisions. As automakers transition to electrified platforms, lightweight crash management systems are becoming critical to balance safety and performance.
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share driven by its robust industrial base and expanding automotive production. Countries like China, Japan, and South Korea are investing heavily in lightweight materials to support next-generation mobility and infrastructure initiatives. Government-backed defense modernization programs and sustainable building codes are also enhancing demand for energy-absorbing and insulating materials.
Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR attributed to the rapid urbanization, rising EV adoption, and industrial automation are key growth drivers shaping the region's trajectory. Domestic demand for high-performance materials in electric mobility, electronics, and construction is accelerating. Additionally, the presence of emerging startups and university-led research is fostering innovation in foam synthesis and processing methods.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Metal Foams Market include ERG Aerospace Corporation, Cymat Technologies Ltd., Alantum Corporation, Shanxi Putai Aluminum Foam Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Ultramet, Admatis Ltd., Ultramet, ZincoFoam Technologies, Armacell, Groupe AlFoam Technologies Ltd., Ressource Metal, Alveotec, SMC Metal Co., Ltd., Reade Advanced Materials and Stylepark AG.
In June 2025, ERG showcased advanced Duocel(R) foam-based aerospace components at the Paris Air Show (June 16-20), including heat exchangers, CO2 scrubbers, and impact-absorbing structures. The presentation highlighted innovations in lightweight, thermal-management solutions for aircraft and spacecraft.
In June 2025, Cymat signed a Letter of Intent with Rio Tinto Alcan to acquire proprietary aluminum-metal matrix composite tech and assume related customers. This strengthens Cymat's capacity in aluminum foam innovation.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.