PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1653210
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1653210
A permanent magnet is a magnetized material that generates a strong magnetic field on its own and retains its magnetic characteristics in the absence of an external magnetizing force, such as a current or inducing field. These magnets find applications in various electronic products.
The main types of permanent magnets include ferrite magnets, samarium cobalt magnets, alnico magnets, and neodymium iron boron magnets. Ferrite magnets are composed of ceramic materials and iron oxide, making them widely used in transformers, electronic inductors, and electromagnets due to their availability and cost-effectiveness. Sales channels for permanent magnets include direct sales and distribution. Permanent magnets are utilized by end-users in diverse industries such as general industrial, automotive, medical technology, environment and energy, aerospace and defense, and consumer electronics.
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The permanent magnet market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $37.8 billion in 2024 to $42.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to electronics and it industry growth, rise in demand from consumer electronics, government policies and regulations, industrial automation, focus on clean energy initiatives.
The permanent magnet market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $67.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle market expansion, increasing demand for smart devices, expansion of industrial robotics, growing demand for permanent magnet generators, increasing focus towards wind energy. Major trends in the forecast period include magnetic levitation technology, development of rare earth-free magnets, miniaturization of electronic devices, customization and design flexibility, magnetic refrigeration.
The rising demand for automobile applications is expected to drive the growth of the permanent magnet market. Permanent-magnet motors are primarily used in variable-speed drives, where the stator is powered by an electronically controlled source with variable frequency and voltage. For example, in February 2022, Brand Finance plc, a UK-based brand valuation company, reported that the automobile sector achieved around 78 million unit sales in 2022, reflecting a significant 10% increase. As a result, the growing demand for automobile applications is fueling the expansion of the permanent magnet market.
The permanent magnet market is also expected to experience growth due to the increasing demand for consumer electronics. Consumer electronics encompass electronic devices designed for everyday use, contributing to personal entertainment, communication, and productivity. The use of permanent magnets in consumer electronics enhances efficiency, reliability, and overall device performance, while also offering advantages in terms of size, durability, and sustainability. For instance, LG, a South Korea-based consumer electronics company, reported its highest annual revenue ever in 2022, a 12. 9% increase from 2021. The revenue for LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company in 2022 reached $22. 5 billion, reflecting a 10. 3% increase from the previous year. This increasing demand for consumer electronics is a driving force behind the growth of the permanent magnet market.
Leading companies in the protein purification and isolation market are developing innovative products such as earth-free permanent magnets. An earth-free permanent magnet is a type of magnet that does not contain rare-earth elements like neodymium, samarium, or dysprosium, which are commonly used for their strong magnetic properties. For example, in June 2024, Materials Nexus, a UK-based quantum mechanics company, introduced MagNex, a groundbreaking permanent magnet that is free from rare-earth elements. This innovation reduces costs, minimizes supply chain risks, and delivers high performance with environmental benefits, representing a major advancement for industries such as electric vehicles and renewable energy. MagNex also lowers carbon emissions, reduces costs, and improves supply chain security by eliminating the reliance on rare-earth elements.
Major companies in the permanent magnet market are focusing on developing permanent magnets for onshore wind turbines to boost their market revenues. Onshore wind turbines, large structures with rotating blades, are situated on land. For instance, in September 2022, Enercon GmbH, a Germany-based wind turbine manufacturer, launched a 6MW onshore wind turbine with a permanent magnet generator. The E-175 EP5 model features a 175-meter-diameter rotor and a 6-megawatt nominal capacity, designed for low- to medium-wind locations. This innovation aligns with the company's focus on utilizing direct drive principles and advanced electrical technologies.
In November 2023, High Street Capital, a US-based private equity investment firm, acquired Adams Magnetic Products for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, High Street Capital aims to collaborate with Adams' management team to foster organic revenue growth, expand into new markets and product lines, and uphold operational excellence through ongoing improvements. Adams Magnetic Products is a US-based company specializing in the manufacturing of permanent magnets and magnetic assemblies.
Major companies operating in the permanent magnet market include Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Toshiba Corp., Hitachi Ltd., Asea Brown Boveri, Robert Bosch GmbH, Meidensha Corp., Continental AG, Alstom SA, Broad-Ocean Motor Co. Ltd., Xizi Forvorda ELECTRICAL MACHINERY CO. LTD., DRS Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Emerson Electric Co., Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, Leonardo DRS, Nidec Motor Corporation, Hangzhou Permanent Magnet Group, Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp., Tokyo Denki Kagaku Kogyo, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Electron Energy Corporation, Adams Magnetic Products Co. Inc., Bunting Magnetics Co., Tengam Engineering Inc., Yantai Shougang Magnetic Materials Inc., Chengdu Galaxy Magnets Co. Ltd., Goudsmit Magnetics Ltd., Eclipse Magnetics Ltd., MagnaWorks Technology Inc., Dura Magnetics Inc., Daido Steel Co. Ltd., Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co. Ltd., Ningbo Vastsky Magnet Co. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the permanent magnet market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the permanent magnet market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the permanent magnet market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
The permanent magnets market consists of sales of ceramic magnets, injection magnets, aluminum nickel cobalt magnets, and flexible magnets. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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