Segments - Magnetic Polymers Market by Type (Metal-ion Polymers, Purely Organic-derived Magnetic Polyradical Molecules, and Polymer-composite/Metal Oxide-based Ferromagnetic Particles), Material (Polyurethanes, Polyamides, Polyepoxides, Polydimethylsiloxan, and Others) Application (Research, Chemical, Medical, Automotive, Waste Treatment, Electronics, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The magnetic polymers market size was valued at nearly USD 38.3 Bn in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 76.6 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period, 2023-2031. Rising research & developments to increase the applications of these polymers in the automotive and biomedical industries is expected to fuel the market.
Magnetic polymers are functional polymers having magnetic properties that include ferrimagnetic, paramagnetic, and ferromagnetic. They are primarily used in industrial applications sensors, automotive parts, probes, and small motors. Magnetic polymer particles are manufactured through the treatment of solutions of iron salts and other metallic salts with porous polymer particles. This leads to the formation of magnetic ferrites formed through the swelling of the solution or penetration into polymer particles.
Magnetic powders such as cobalt ferrite, nickel, strontium ferrite, and iron(II,III) oxide are typically included in magnetic polymers. Epoxies, polyimides, and polyurethanes are preferred matrix products. Magnetic polymers use a combination of polyaniline and tetracyanoquino dimethane with ferromagnetic compounds with the ability to attract metals. The metallic forces of attraction of magnetic polymers depend on the presence of electrically uncharged materials.
The market report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic fragmented the magnetic polymers market with the abrupt shutting down of automobile, electronics, and food manufacturing plants around the globe. With the shutting down of production lines and shortage of labor the production of these polymers and related products was heavily affected during the pandemic.
Growing application of magnetic polymer material in biomedical devices such as drug delivery systems or catheters is expected to boost the market. Biomedical devices made up of magnetic polymer are thin and flexible; therefore, they can enter the veins, which is expected to propel the market.
Magnetic polymers have high manufacturing costs due to fluctuating prices of natural gas and crude oil, as the base formation materials, which restrains the market.
Growing R&D for the application of magnetic polymer in the field of drug delivery is expected to provide lucrative opportunities in the market. Extensive research in externally controlled magnetic fields in drug delivery to pinpointed locations is estimated to create opportunities in market.
The report on the global magnetic polymers market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Magnetic Polymers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016 – 2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Metal-ion Polymers, Purely Organic-derived Magnetic Polyradical Molecules, and Polymer-composite/Metal Oxide-based Ferromagnetic Particles), Material (Polyurethanes, Polyamides, Polyepoxides, Polydimethylsiloxan, and Others), and Application (Research, Chemical, Medical, Automotive, Waste Treatment, Electronics, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Thyssenkrupp; BINIC MAGNET; Sinomag; Sura Magnets; MS-Schramberg GmbH; Bomatec; and Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics |
In terms of type, the market is divided into the metal-ion polymer, purely organic-derived magnetic polyradical molecules, and polymer-composite/metal oxide-based ferromagnetic particles segment. The purely organic-derived magnetic polyradical molecules segment is expected to expand at a significant pace during the projection period due to the extensive usage in producing magnetic plastics. Manipulated polarized light optical devices are manufactured primarily using organic polymer materials which are expected to propel the segment.
The polymer-composite/metal oxide-based ferromagnetic particles segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market, owing to the high biocompatibility and stability they offer. Large-scale production of polymer composites for ferromagnetic polymer production without using organic solvents is expected to boost the segment during the forecast period.
Based on material, the magnetic polymers market is divided into polyurethanes, polyamides, polyepoxides, polydimethylsiloxan, and others. The polyepoxides segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market, due to high glass transition temperatures. Flux-resistant magnet bodies are favorable characteristics of the magnetic polymer. Growing applications of polyphenelic polyglycidyl ethers as imidazole-curing agents are expected to fuel the growth of polyepoxides.
The polyamides segment is expected to expand exponentially in the coming years owing to their good coefficient of friction, superior wear resistance, and favored temperature and impact properties in the manufacturing of carpets and clothing. Nylon polyamides are known to exhibit excellent chemical and oil resistance. The growing use in manufacturing fishing lines, electrical guitar picks & strings, and gears that require flexibility is expected to propel the segment.
On the basis of the application, the market is divided into research, chemical, medical, automotive, waste treatment, electronics, and others. The automotive segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period, owing to increased usage in the manufacturing of power windows, speedometers, vipers, automotive 3D printing, mirrors, wheel speed sensors, fuel gauges, and crash sensors for high-impact resistance and temperature properties which is expected to propel the segment.
The electronics segment is expected to expand exponentially in the coming years due to growing applications of magnetic polymer in the manufacturing of wire and cable insulation, adhesives, encapsulants, molded products, and circuit boards. Magnetic polymer bends are corrosion-resistant and lighter in weight which is expected to fuel the segment growth.
In terms of region, the global magnetic polymers market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projection period owing to the extensive use of polymers in automobiles in India and China in particular. China has rich reserves of rare earth metal deposits necessary for the manufacturing of magnetic polymer which is likely to propel the market in North America.
The market in North America is projected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years, owing to a well-established and expanded healthcare industry. Extensive use of polymers in the healthcare packaging industry is propelling the segment growth. Magnetic polymers are extensively used in imaging, extraction of biomolecules, cancer treatments, target drug delivery systems, and hyperthermia which are expected to drive the market in North America.
The global magnetic polymers market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the magnetic polymers market Thyssenkrupp; BINIC MAGNET; Sinomag; Sura Magnets; MS-Schramberg GmbH; Bomatec; and Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics.
These companies deploy development strategies including feasibility studies, strategic goals, strategic analysis, and setting up of strategic objectives. to expand their consumer base worldwide. The competitive landscape covers key insights into growth strategies adopted by major market players.
In October 2022, Chalker Research Lab at Flinders University tested sulfur-rich polymer material and magnetic iron particles that combined unsaturated plant oil and elemental sulfur for magnetic properties rich polymeric material. The mixture of iron particles imparted the moving ability to the material using a magnet.