Global Silicon Carbide market analysis 2024, Forecast To 2033

9 Feb, 2024

The silicon carbide market has experienced rapid growth, surging from $2.29 billion in 2023 to $2.7 billion in 2024, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7%. The growth in the historic period is attributed to the expansion of the electronics and semiconductor industry, the utilization of silicon carbide in high-temperature and high-power applications, its superior material properties, adoption in automotive power electronics, applications in renewable energy conversion and storage, as well as military and aerospace applications. As we look ahead to 2028, the market is poised for rapid growth, reaching $5.05 billion at a CAGR of 17.0%. Key drivers in the forecast period include the expansion of electric vehicle production, the utilization of wide bandgap semiconductors for energy efficiency, the implementation of 5G communication and RF devices, applications in solar inverters and power management, the exploration of quantum technologies and superconductors, and the adoption of silicon carbide power devices for industrial applications. Major trends expected in the forecast period encompass SiC-on-Insulator (SiCOI) technology for integrated circuits, SiC substrates for high-power density applications, SiC-based optical devices and sensors, SiC composite materials for aerospace, SiC-based components for quantum computing, and SiC power modules for grid integration.

Global Silicon Carbide Market Key Driver

The silicon carbide market is experiencing significant growth propelled by the emerging demand for electric vehicles. Rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles contribute to the surge in silicon carbide demand due to its higher thermal conductivity and efficiency. According to the International Energy Agency, electric vehicle sales nearly doubled to 6.6 million in 2021, reaching 9% of total sales. The growing demand for electric vehicles is anticipated to drive the silicon carbide market forward.

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Global Silicon Carbide Market Segments

The global silicon carbide market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Black Silicon Carbide, Green Silicon Carbide
2) By Device Type: SiC Discrete Device, SiC Bare Die
3) By Application: Steel, Automotive, Aerospace, Military And Defense, Electrical And Electronics, Healthcare, Other Applications
By Geography: The regions covered in the Silicon Carbide market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe,North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. Asia-Pacificwas the largest region in the silicon carbide market in 2023. The regions covered in the silicon carbide market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Major Silicon Carbide Industry Players

Infineon Technologies AG, Cree Inc., ROHM Co. Ltd., ESK-SIC GmbH, ESD-SIC BV, Grindwell Norton Limited, Entegris Inc., Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials GmbH, AGSCO Corporation, Carborundum Universal Limited, Dow Inc., Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., General Electric Company, Microchip Technology Incorporated, Snam Abrasives Pvt. Ltd., STMicroelectronics N.V., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Arkema S.A., Addivant USA LLC, Akdeniz Chemson Polymer Additives A.S., Evonik Industries AG, Kaneka Americas Holding Inc., Plastics Color Corporation, Shandong Ruifeng Chemical Co. Ltd., Bridgestone Corporation, Washington Mills Electro Minerals Corporation, LG Innotek Co. Ltd., Pallidus Inc., Cree Inc., Elsid S.A., Asron AB, CoorsTek Inc.

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Silicon Carbide Market Overview

The silicon carbide are hard and insoluble substances used as an abrasive and electrical resistor in high-temperature devices. Silicon carbide is a crystalline chemical compound of silicon and carbon produced synthetically in the form of SiC powder. It is suitable for high-power applications as it offers extreme chemical inertness, hardness, relatively low thermal expansion, high thermal conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and a high force-to-weight radius.

Silicon Carbide Global Market Report 2023 provides data on the global silicon carbide market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The silicon carbide market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.