Demand for Beryllium and Impact of COVID-19……..
The global beryllium
market size is expected to reach USD 80.7 million by 2025, according to
a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rising consumption of beryllium
owing to its superior physical and mechanical properties is expected to drive
growth.
The recent COVID-19 pandemic that has been
ravaging numerous countries across the globe has adversely affected the overall
sensor, control, and automation industry. While the capital investments in the
automation sector have been lethargic before the pandemic, they are expected to
be put on hold or postponed for at least a year. However, the recent standstill
in industrial manufacturing and production is anticipated to act as a wake-up
call for the manufacturing sector on its reliance on human labor. This, in
turn, is expected to highlight the advantages of robotics and automation
helping a greater adoption in the post-pandemic period. As IoT, industrial
automation, and digitalization are expected to become increasingly relevant to
post-pandemic Tier 1 manufacturers, it may eventually turn into an opportunity
especially in evolving supply chains. The report will account for Covid19 as a
key market contributor.
Increasing penetration of the metal in
aerospace and defense sector is expected to drive the product demand. Aerospace
industry consumes around 15% of the overall beryllium that is produced due to
the superior properties exhibited by the product including high stiffness and
thermal & electrical conductivity.
Beryllium and its alloys are used to
effectively manufacture functioning products that cater to a wide range of
end-use industries such as aerospace, energy, automotive, medical, electronics,
and defense. The growing defense industry in economies such as China, Japan,
and India owing to high investments is expected to drive growth in the region.
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The U.S. is a major consumer of the
metal. The Department of Defense, U.S., has recognized high-purity beryllium as
a critical material for the manufacturing of aerospace and defense components,
owing to which, the product is stockpiled for defense-related applications in
the event of national emergency. This is expected to lower the availability of
the product for other applications including oil & gas and industrial
components.
Further key findings from the report suggest:
·
Aerospace & Defense is the
major application segment of beryllium & its alloys. It is expected to denote
a CAGR of 3.2% over the forecast period due to the rise in defense-related
expenditure, especially in countries such as the U.S., China, and India
·
Industrial segment dominated
the market from 2014 to 2016; however, the market is expected to witness gradual
decline owing to the increasing use of substitutes in the manufacturing of
industrial components
·
North America accounted for
over 90% of the overall consumption in 2016 owing to the rising consumption of
industrial components in consumer electronics and defense sectors
·
Asia Pacific beryllium market
is likely to witness fastest growth of 1.2% over the forecast period with Japan
estimated to account for the highest consumption due to the rising use of
industrial and consumer electronics and increasing defense spending
·
Materion Corporation is the
major producer of the metal and exhibits a competitive edge over its
counterparts owing to the magnitude of its production volume and extensive
distribution channels
The
global beryllium market size was estimated at USD 124.6 million in 2016. The
increasing use of the metal and its alloys in key application industries
including aerospace & defense, telecommunications, and consumer electronics
is expected to drive market growth over the next eight years.
Factors,
such as superior properties including lightweight, stiffness & heat
dissipation, low density, high melting point, thermal conductivity, heat
absorbing capacity, and dimensional stability at different temperatures, are
likely to drive the demand for the product. In addition, properties offered by
alloys such as electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and long-lasting
spring are expected to drive product demand.
The
product can be alloyed with various materials including magnesium, copper,
aluminum, and iron, thereby generating a high demand in electronic, medical,
and industrial applications. However, the prices of its alloys are likely to
emerge as one of the major reasons for their substitution in automotive
applications, which in turn is likely to result in stunted growth.
Beryllium
is primarily produced using bertrandite and beryl ores. However, 90% of the
current production is derived from bertrandite ore. The rising demand for the
metal is anticipated to compel ore mining companies to invest in new sites.
However, depleting raw material resources are estimated to be a key concern for
the industry.
The
rising demand for third-generation and fourth-generation technologies enhancing
mobile communications power and bandwidth speed is further expected to drive
the product demand. Key opportunities for recycling the metal out of scrap is
also expected to provide new opportunities for the market players.
High-purity
beryllium is expensive owing to its properties such as high stiffness,
lightweight, and high elastic modulus. High cost and lack of product
availability to fulfill demand from application industries across the globe are
expected to impel the end-users to replace the product with low- cost
substitutes including aluminum, copper alloys and titanium; which in turn is
likely to restrain market growth.
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Grand View Research has segmented the
global beryllium market on the basis of application:
Beryllium Application Outlook (Volume, Kilograms; Revenue,
USD Thousands; 2014 - 2025)
·
Industrial
·
Consumer Electronics
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Automotive Electronics
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Defense
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Telecom
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Energy
·
Medical
·
Others
About Grand View Research
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based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of
California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated
research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help
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