PUBLISHER: Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP | PRODUCT CODE: 1513478
PUBLISHER: Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP | PRODUCT CODE: 1513478
Asia Pacific Tantalum Market is valued at approximately USD 138.42million in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 5.56% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Tantalum is a rare and robust chemical element known for its hardness, blue-gray appearance, and exceptional corrosion resistance, is increasingly gaining popularity across a wide range of applications. These applications include capacitors, semiconductors, engine turbine blades, chemical processing equipment, medical devices, and other industrial uses. In the Asia Pacific region, one key trend in the tantalum market is the rapid growth of the electronics industry. Countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan are major players in electronics manufacturing, driving significant demand for tantalum capacitors and other tantalum-based products. The growth of the electronics industry in these countries is driving the need for high-quality electronic components, including capacitors made from tantalum.
Tantalum capacitors are recognized for their reliability, high capacitance, and performance in various electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, tablets, and other consumer electronics. This increased demand for tantalum-based products is directly associated to the flourishing electronics sector in the Asia Pacific region, contributing significantly to the overall tantalum market growth in the region. The tantalum market in the Asia-Pacific region is poised to be driven by the factors such as escalating demand from the key countries including China and South Korea. This surge in demand stems primarily from diverse end-user sectors such as electronics, aerospace, and medical equipment, propelling the region forward. Electronic devices such as smartphones, TVs, computing devices, gaming systems, and personal gadgets have witnessed remarkable growth within the region. For instance, according to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, the Indian appliances, and consumer electronics market was accounted for USD 10.93 billion in 2019 and the amount is projected to increase and grow to USD 21.18 billion by 2025. Also, as per Statista, in 2016, the production of value in electronics components in South Korea was approx. USD 130 billion and the number is reached approximately USD 180 billion in 2021. As a result, rising production of electronics components in the region is anticipated to boost the market growth during forecast period. Moreover, the Asia Pacific caters to domestic electronics needs and exports its electronic prowess worldwide. Moreover, the rising advancements in tantalum extraction, processing techniques, and applications lead to improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These technological developments stimulate market growth by expanding tantalum's usability across various industries. Asia-Pacific countries are integral parts of the global tantalum supply chain, with seamless integration facilitating the flow of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. This interconnectedness supports market stability and growth opportunities. However, harmful impact of tantalum and fluctuation in prices of tantalum is expected to hinder Asia Pacific Tantalum Market growth between 2022 and 2032.
The key Countries considered for the Asia Pacific Tantalum Market study includes China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Rest of Asia Pacific. In 2023, China was the largest regional market with highest number of market shares. The presence of the strong electronics industry, favorable government initiatives, as well as rising shift from solid to polymer tantalum capacitors are the key factors that are attributing to the regional market growth. China stands out as one of the leading players in the aircraft manufacturing arena and boasts one of the world's largest domestic air passenger markets. Also, Chinese airline companies are gearing up to procure approximately 7,690 new aircraft over the next two decades, representing a staggering value of around USD 1.2 trillion. Boeing's projections further accentuate this growth trajectory, estimating a robust annual increase of 6.1% in the domestic average RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) in China over the next decade. Whereas, the market in India is expected to develop at the fastest rate over the forecast period.