According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global SiC Powder market size was valued at US$ 808 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1490 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 9.3% during review period.
Silicon Carbide (SiC) powder is a high-performance synthetic ceramic material composed of silicon and carbon, renowned for its exceptional hardness, high thermal conductivity, excellent chemical stability, and wide bandgap properties. It is primarily categorized into two grades: abrasive-grade (or metallurgical-grade) and high-purity electronic-grade. The abrasive-grade, typically black or green, is widely used in traditional applications such as grinding, polishing, and refractory materials. In contrast, the electronic-grade powder, with purity often exceeding 99.99% and precisely controlled particle size distribution, serves as a critical raw material for manufacturing semiconductor substrates, advanced ceramics, and components in high-temperature or high-power environments. Its unique combination of physical and chemical properties—including a thermal conductivity approximately three times higher than silicon, remarkable wear resistance, and stability under extreme conditions—makes it indispensable for next-generation technologies in power electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and aerospace.
Supply Chain Dynamics and Key Downstream Users
The global supply chain for SiC powder is characterized by a technology-intensive upstream synthesis process and a diversified downstream application ecosystem. Upstream, raw SiC is produced via the Acheson process, which involves heating silica sand and petroleum coke in electric arc furnaces at temperatures above 2,000°C. This raw material is then refined, purified, and milled by specialized producers to meet specific grade requirements. Leading global suppliers include Fiven, Washington Mills, Fujimi, Höganäs, Pacific Rundum, Shin-Etsu Chemical, and ESK-SIC GmbH, each with proprietary capabilities in controlling purity, particle morphology, and crystal structure. Downstream, the powder is utilized by several key industries with distinct procurement patterns. Semiconductor substrate manufacturers (e.g., Wolfspeed, SK Siltron, II-VI Incorporated) are primary consumers of high-purity powder, requiring ultra-low impurity levels and consistent quality under long-term supply agreements; their procurement is highly cost-sensitive, especially for mainstream 6-inch wafers. Advanced packaging and thermal solution providers (e.g., TSMC, NVIDIA partners) engage in project-based co-development, prioritizing thermal performance and reliability over price. Additionally, traditional sectors such as abrasives, refractories, and ceramics procure large volumes of standard-grade powder with an emphasis on bulk pricing and delivery reliability. Given the high technical barriers and value-added processing, gross margins for SiC powder suppliers typically range from 25% to 30%, though margins can be pressured in commoditized abrasive segments or during periods of intense price competition in the semiconductor supply chain.
Market Trends and Outlook for 2025 and Beyond
In 2025, the global SiC powder market reflects a pivotal transition, balancing cyclical pressures in traditional segments with structural growth driven by emerging high-value applications. Total production volumereached to 133,000 metric tons, coupled with an average global market price of $5.90 per kilogram. This price point, however, masks significant divergence across grades: while standard abrasive-grade powder faces moderate cost pressure due to rising raw material and energy expenses, high-purity electronic-grade powder maintains relative pricing resilience due to stringent technical specifications and growing demand from the semiconductor industry. The market is further shaped by two concurrent trends. First, the rapid adoption of SiC in power electronics—particularly for electric vehicle inverters, fast-charging infrastructure, and industrial energy conversion—continues to drive double-digit annual growth in demand for electronic-grade powder. Second, innovation in adjacent fields such as advanced semiconductor packaging (e.g., SiC heat spreaders for AI chips), quantum computing hardware, and next-generation optical devices for augmented reality is creating new application S-curves beyond traditional sectors. Leading producers like Fiven, Washington Mills, and Shin-Etsu Chemical are strategically investing in capacity expansion and purity-enhancement technologies to capture these opportunities, while also exploring vertical integration into wafer manufacturing or specialty ceramic components to capture downstream value.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global SiC Powder market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global SiC Powder market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global SiC Powder market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global SiC Powder market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global SiC Powder market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for SiC Powder
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global SiC Powder market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Fiven, Washington Mills, Fujimi, Höganäs, Nanomakers, Pacific Rundum, Shin-Etsu Chemical, ESK-SIC GmbH, Superior Graphite, Wolfspeed, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
SiC Powder market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
General Grade SiC Powder
High Purity SiC Powder
Market segment by Technology
Acheson Method
SHS Method
CVD Method
Others
Market segment by Particle Size Band
Coarse Powder 45–150 µm
Fine Powder 1–45 µm
Submicron Powder 0.1–1 µm
Nano Powder <0.1 µm
Market segment by Application
Ceramic
Refractory Materials
SiC Wafer
Abrasives
Others
Major players covered
Fiven
Washington Mills
Fujimi
Höganäs
Nanomakers
Pacific Rundum
Shin-Etsu Chemical
ESK-SIC GmbH
Superior Graphite
Wolfspeed
ROHM Group (SiCrystal)
Coherent
SICC
Resonac
Shantian Abrasive
Xinfang Group
Weifang Liuhe New Material
Huaian Litai Silicon Carbide Micro Powder
Weifang Kaihua Silicon Carbide
Shandong Jinmeng New Material
Fu Jing Bao Communication Technology
Shandong Qingzhou Micropowder
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe SiC Powder product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of SiC Powder, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of SiC Powder from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the SiC Powder competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the SiC Powder breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and SiC Powder market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of SiC Powder.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe SiC Powder sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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