Diamond Like Carbon Market, By Deposition Method (Physical Vapor Deposition , Chemical Vapor Deposition , and Others), By Application, By Coating Thickness, By Geography

Description

The global diamond like carbon market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.27 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 3.56 Bn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% from 2024 to 2031.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2023	Market Size in 2024:	US$ 2.27 Bn
Historical Data for:	2019 To 2023	Forecast Period:	2024 To 2031
Forecast Period 2024 to 2031 CAGR:	6.60%	2031 Value Projection:	US$ 3.56 Bn

Figure. Diamond Like Carbon Market Share (%), By Region 2024

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) is an amorphous carbon material that demonstrates properties similar to diamonds. It is extremely hard, optically transparent, and chemically inert, making it an excellent protective coating for various applications. DLC films are synthesized using chemical vapor deposition techniques such as plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition and hot filament CVD. The bonds within the films are formed by a mixture of sp2 and sp3 hybridized carbon resulting in tetrahedral bonding configurations found in diamond crystals. The deposition of DLC films provides a combination of high hardness, low friction, and excellent wear resistance together with optical transparency and electrical conductivity. Owing to these outstanding properties, the global DLC market is witnessing high growth with expanding application scope in industries such as automotive, medical devices, and energy.

Market Dynamics:

The global diamond like carbon market is driven by growing end-use industries where DLC coatings are increasingly being used. Factors such as rising automobile production, increasing demand for medical devices, and developing renewable energy sector are fueling the market growth. DLC coatings provide performance advantages over traditional materials with properties like abrasion resistance, lubricity, and biocompatibility. However, high production costs and availability of cheaper substitutes are restricting broader market adoption. Advancements in deposition technologies to reduce costs and new applications in MEMS, semiconductor devices, and solar panels are opening new opportunities. Strong focus on R&D for applications beyond protective coatings is helping address challenges.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global diamond like carbon market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024-2031), considering 2023 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global diamond like carbon market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Oerlikon Balzers, Ionbond, Techmetals, IHI Ionbond, Kurt J. Lesker Company, Plasma-Therm, Advanced Coating, Diamond Innovations, CemeCon, Surface Technology Systems (STS), Nissan Chemical Industries, AccuCoat, Neocoat, PVD Coatings Ltd, and Covalent Coatings
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global diamond like carbon market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global diamond like carbon market

Detailed Segmentation-

By Deposition Method Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
- Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
- Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
- Others
By Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
- Automotive
- Cutting Tools
- Medical Devices
- Electronics
- Others
By Coating Thickness Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
- Less than 2 µm
- 2-5 µm
- More than 5 µm
By Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Oerlikon Balzers
- Ionbond
- Techmetals
- IHI Ionbond
- Kurt J. Lesker Company
- Plasma-Therm
- Advanced Coating
- Diamond Innovations
- CemeCon
- Surface Technology Systems (STS)
- Nissan Chemical Industries
- AccuCoat
- Neocoat
- PVD Coatings Ltd
- Covalent Coatings

Product Code: CMI7268

1. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. MARKET PURVIEW

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Global Diamond Like Carbon Market, By Deposition Method
- Global Diamond Like Carbon Market, By Application
- Global Diamond Like Carbon Market, By Coating Thickness

3. MARKET DYNAMICS, REGULATIONS, AND TRENDS ANALYSIS

Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario

4. Global Diamond Like Carbon Market, By Deposition Method, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
- Segment Trends
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)

5. Global Diamond Like Carbon Market, By Application, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
- Segment Trends
Automotive
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Cutting Tools
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Medical Devices
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Electronics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)

6. Global Diamond Like Carbon Market, By Coating Thickness, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
- Segment Trends
Less than 2 µm
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
2-5 µm
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
More than 5 µm
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)

7. Global Diamond Like Carbon Market, By Region, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024,2027 & 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Regional Trends
  - North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Deposition Method, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application , 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Coating Thickness, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Deposition Method, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Coating Thickness, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Deposition Method, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application , 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Coating Thickness, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Deposition Method, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application , 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Coating Thickness, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Deposition Method, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application , 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Coating Thickness, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Deposition Method, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application , 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Coating Thickness, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Oerlikon Balzers
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Ionbond
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Techmetals
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
IHI Ionbond
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Kurt J. Lesker Company
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Plasma-Therm
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Advanced Coating
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Diamond Innovations
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
CemeCon
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Surface Technology Systems (STS)
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Nissan Chemical Industries
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
AccuCoat
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Neocoat
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
PVD Coatings Ltd
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Covalent Coatings
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies

9. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

10. References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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