Microspheres Market Growth & Trends:
The global microspheres market size is expected to reach USD 11.24 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market has witnessed strong growth over the past few years on account of the rising demand from the paints and coatings sector, construction, and healthcare industries. The cost-effective nature of microspheres has been a crucial factor for the increasing market penetration.
Increasing technological innovation in terms of improving the characteristics of microspheres has resulted in the expansion of the market. However, growing concerns over the microbeads impact on the environment and the strengthening of the regulatory framework is expected to have a negative impact on the market.
The growing demand from the paints and coatings sector owing to the increasing production in emerging economies and expansion of the manufacturing industry is expected to have a positive impact over the forecast period. The expansion of the construction industry will remain a major growth contributing factor for microspheres in the near future.
Microspheres Market Report Highlights:
- Hollow microspheres dominated the market and accounted for a share of 59.3% in 2023 due to their cost-effective performance-enhancing properties.
- The glass microspheres segment accounted for the largest market revenue share of 45.2% in 2023. This is attributable to the increased demand of glass microspheres in the manufacturing of products such as paint, coating, rubber, plastics, and many more.
- The healthcare and biotechnology segment dominated the market with a market share of 32.5% in 2023. The applications of microspheres in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and diagnosis are the factors responsible for the market growth.
- Key industry participants include Potters Industries LLC, Chase Corporation, Akzo Nobel Expancel, 3M Company and Sigmund Lindner GmbH. This sector is also characterized by product development and innovation where companies and research institutes are developing new techniques and products for microspheres that are commercially viable.
- Companies are focusing on expansion of their business presence and are implementing strategies such as acquisition in order to increase their market penetration within the global microspheres market. Potters Industries LLC have developed hollow microspheres that have thicker walls and higher density.