Metal Foam Market Report

Metal Foam Market Insights

Metal Foam Market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. Metal foam offers various useful properties, such as high porosity, high strength, high energy absorption, and impact resistance, among a host of others which are the major factors driving the metal foam market.

Wish to Get a Free Sample? Click here.

Market Share Analysis

Metal Foam Market Share: By Material Type

Based on the material type, the market is segmented as aluminum, nickel, copper, and others. The aluminum foam segment captured the largest share of the market in 2018, and is estimated to maintain this trend during the forecast period. Aluminum foam proposes various significantly useful properties, such as thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, high porosity, and corrosion resistance, which are driving the growth of this segment.  

Metal Foam Market Share: By Application Type

Based on the application type, the market is segmented as anti-intrusion bars, heat exchangers, sound absorbers, and others. The anti-intrusion bars segment held the largest share of the market in 2018, in terms of both value and volume, and is expected to carry on its legacy during the forecast period. Anti-intrusion bars are preferably used in ground vehicles and passenger cars to secure passengers from side impacts. They play a crucial role in absorbing the kinetic energy of colliding vehicles. The high energy absorption property of metal foams enables them to be the ideal claimant for use in anti-intrusion bars.

Metal Foam Market Share: By Region

In terms of regions, the metal foam market in Asia-Pacific is depicting significant growth, in terms of both value and volume. The end-user industries in this region are incessantly being attentive on the usage of metal foams owing to their advantageous properties, such as high porosity, low weight, energy absorption, high impact strength, and good thermal conductivity, among a host of others. China and India are the growth engines of the region. North America and Europe are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.  

Metal Foam Market: Key Players

Some of the major players in the metal foam market are Admatis Ltd., Alantum Corporation, ERG Aerospace Corporation, Canada New Energy Materials Corporation, Hunan Ted New Material Co. Ltd., Shanghai Zhonghui Foam Aluminum Co. Ltd., Dalian Thrive Mining Co., Ltd., Nanoshell LLC, ECKA Granules GmbH, and Spectra Mat Inc.

Market Scope & segmentation

Metal Foam is a structure of metal that has pores filled with gas. These pores can be either sealed or can be also interconnected. Porosity is the major characteristics of the metal foam.

Metal Foam can be made up of aluminum, nickel, copper, and others. Automotive, construction, industrial, and others are some of the application areas where metal foam is being used.

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The metal foam market is segmented into the following categories. 

Metal Foam Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Material Type:

• Aluminum (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

• Nickel (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Copper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Material Type Analysis: Tungsten and Tantalum)

Metal Foam Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Application Type:

• Anti-Intrusion Bars (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Heat Exchangers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Sound Absorbers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Railway Buffers and Medical Implants)

Metal Foam Market Size, Share & Forecast, by End-Use Industry Type:

• Automotive (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Construction & Infrastructure (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Industrial (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (End-Use Industry Type Analysis: Aerospace, Defense, and Medical)

Metal Foam Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conduct more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both the qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Market trend and forecast analysis
• Market segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

Report Customization Options

With this detailed report, Stratview Research offers one of the following free customization options to our respectable clients:

Company Profiling

• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
• SWOT analysis of key players (up to 3 players)

Market Segmentation

• Current market segmentation of any one of the material types by end-use industry type.  

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

Custom Research: Stratview Research offers custom research services across sectors. In case of any custom research requirement related to market assessment, competitive benchmarking, sourcing and procurement, target screening, and others, please send your inquiry at sales@stratviewresearch.com.