세계의 철분 : 시장 점유율과 순위, 전체 매출 및 수요 예측(2025-2031년)

The global market for Iron Powder was estimated to be worth US$ 1976 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2434 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Iron Powder cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.

Iron powder is formed as a whole from several other iron particles. The particle sizes vary anywhere from 20-200 μm. The iron properties differ depending on the production method and history of a specific iron powder. There are three types of iron powder classifications: reduced iron powder, atomized powder, and electrolyte iron powder. Each type is used in various applications depending on their properties. There is very little difference in the visual appearances of reduced iron powder and atomized iron powder. In 2024, global Iron Powder production reached approximately 1781 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 1097 per MT.

Iron powder is a finely divided form of elemental iron produced by various methods such as atomization, reduction of iron oxides, or electrolytic deposition. It is widely used in powder metallurgy for the production of automotive and machinery parts, as a raw material for magnetic materials, in chemical applications as a reducing agent, and in specialized uses such as food fortification. Owing to its versatility, iron powder is considered a foundational material for industries requiring lightweight, cost-effective, and complex-shaped components. The global production capacity is about 2,200,000 tons, with a gross profit margin of 7%-16%. The common single-line production capacity is around 5,000 tons.

The industry chain begins upstream with raw materials such as iron ore, mill scale, or scrap iron, which are processed through reduction or atomization technologies. In the midstream, these powders undergo classification, annealing, and blending to achieve specific particle size distributions and material properties required for different applications. Downstream, iron powder is consumed in powder metallurgy for the production of automotive gears, bearings, and structural parts; in the chemical industry for deoxidization and water treatment; in the electronics sector for soft magnetic components; and in the food industry as a nutritional additive. Large integrated producers dominate the supply chain, supported by specialized regional players catering to niche applications.

Market drivers include the strong growth of powder metallurgy in automotive and industrial machinery, where iron powder enables cost-effective, lightweight, and near-net-shape manufacturing. Increasing demand for energy-efficient vehicles and electric mobility is also supporting growth, as iron powder is used in magnetic materials for motors and electronic components. The expansion of environmental technologies, including water purification, adds further momentum to demand. Additionally, the rising importance of additive manufacturing and 3D printing opens new opportunities for fine iron powders in advanced applications.

Challenges in the iron powder market include fluctuations in raw material prices, particularly iron ore and scrap, which directly impact production costs and margins. Environmental regulations and the high energy intensity of certain production methods create pressure for cleaner and more sustainable processes. Market competition is strong, with producers facing price sensitivity in automotive and industrial sectors. Moreover, substitution by alternative lightweight materials and alloys in some applications may limit growth in traditional powder metallurgy. Despite these challenges, steady global demand from automotive, industrial, and emerging high-tech applications is expected to sustain long-term market stability.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Iron Powder, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Iron Powder by region & country, by Type, and by Application.

The Iron Powder market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Iron Powder.

Market Segmentation

By Company

• Hoganas
• GKN (Hoeganaes)
• Rio Tinto Metal Powders
• Laiwu Iron&Steel Group
• Kobelco
• Jiande Yitong
• JFE Steel Corporation
• Pometon Powder
• Baowu Group
• Ma Steel
• CNPC Powder Material
• Xinxing
• Jinsui
• Industrial Metal Powders
• Sundram Fasteners
• Kushal Ferro Alloys

Segment by Type

• Atomized Iron Powder
• Reduced Iron Powder
• Others

Segment by Application

• Powder Metallurgy
• Welding Electrodes
• Chemical
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • India
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Nordic Countries
  • Rest of Europe
• Latin America
  • Mexico
  • Brazil
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of MEA

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Iron Powder manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Iron Powder in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.

Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Iron Powder in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.

Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.

Chapter 9: Conclusion.

Table of Contents

1 Market Overview

• 1.1 Iron Powder Product Introduction
• 1.2 Global Iron Powder Market Size Forecast
  • 1.2.1 Global Iron Powder Sales Value (2020-2031)
  • 1.2.2 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume (2020-2031)
  • 1.2.3 Global Iron Powder Sales Price (2020-2031)
• 1.3 Iron Powder Market Trends & Drivers
  • 1.3.1 Iron Powder Industry Trends
  • 1.3.2 Iron Powder Market Drivers & Opportunity
  • 1.3.3 Iron Powder Market Challenges
  • 1.3.4 Iron Powder Market Restraints
• 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
• 1.5 Study Objectives
• 1.6 Years Considered

2 Competitive Analysis by Company

• 2.1 Global Iron Powder Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
• 2.2 Global Iron Powder Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
• 2.3 Global Iron Powder Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
• 2.4 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
• 2.5 Global Iron Powder Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
• 2.6 Key Manufacturers Iron Powder Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
• 2.7 Key Manufacturers Iron Powder Product Offered
• 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Iron Powder
• 2.9 Iron Powder Market Competitive Analysis
  • 2.9.1 Iron Powder Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
  • 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Iron Powder Revenue in 2024
  • 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Iron Powder as of 2024)
• 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion

3 Segmentation by Type

• 3.1 Introduction by Type
  • 3.1.1 Atomized Iron Powder
  • 3.1.2 Reduced Iron Powder
  • 3.1.3 Others
• 3.2 Global Iron Powder Sales Value by Type
  • 3.2.1 Global Iron Powder Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 3.2.2 Global Iron Powder Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
  • 3.2.3 Global Iron Powder Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
• 3.3 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume by Type
  • 3.3.1 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 3.3.2 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
  • 3.3.3 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
• 3.4 Global Iron Powder Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

4 Segmentation by Application

• 4.1 Introduction by Application
  • 4.1.1 Powder Metallurgy
  • 4.1.2 Welding Electrodes
  • 4.1.3 Chemical
  • 4.1.4 Others
• 4.2 Global Iron Powder Sales Value by Application
  • 4.2.1 Global Iron Powder Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 4.2.2 Global Iron Powder Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
  • 4.2.3 Global Iron Powder Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
• 4.3 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume by Application
  • 4.3.1 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 4.3.2 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
  • 4.3.3 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
• 4.4 Global Iron Powder Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

5 Segmentation by Region

• 5.1 Global Iron Powder Sales Value by Region
  • 5.1.1 Global Iron Powder Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
  • 5.1.2 Global Iron Powder Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
  • 5.1.3 Global Iron Powder Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
  • 5.1.4 Global Iron Powder Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
• 5.2 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume by Region
  • 5.2.1 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
  • 5.2.2 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
  • 5.2.3 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
  • 5.2.4 Global Iron Powder Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
• 5.3 Global Iron Powder Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
• 5.4 North America
  • 5.4.1 North America Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.4.2 North America Iron Powder Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.5 Europe
  • 5.5.1 Europe Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.5.2 Europe Iron Powder Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.6 Asia Pacific
  • 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Iron Powder Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.7 South America
  • 5.7.1 South America Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.7.2 South America Iron Powder Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.8 Middle East & Africa
  • 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Iron Powder Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031

6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions

• 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Iron Powder Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
• 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Iron Powder Sales Value and Sales Volume
  • 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Iron Powder Sales Volume, 2020-2031
• 6.3 United States
  • 6.3.1 United States Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.3.2 United States Iron Powder Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.3.3 United States Iron Powder Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.4 Europe
  • 6.4.1 Europe Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.4.2 Europe Iron Powder Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.4.3 Europe Iron Powder Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.5 China
  • 6.5.1 China Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.5.2 China Iron Powder Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.5.3 China Iron Powder Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.6 Japan
  • 6.6.1 Japan Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.6.2 Japan Iron Powder Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.6.3 Japan Iron Powder Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.7 South Korea
  • 6.7.1 South Korea Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.7.2 South Korea Iron Powder Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.7.3 South Korea Iron Powder Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.8 Southeast Asia
  • 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Iron Powder Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Iron Powder Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.9 India
  • 6.9.1 India Iron Powder Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.9.2 India Iron Powder Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.9.3 India Iron Powder Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031

7 Company Profiles

• 7.1 Hoganas
  • 7.1.1 Hoganas Company Information
  • 7.1.2 Hoganas Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.1.3 Hoganas Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.1.4 Hoganas Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.1.5 Hoganas Recent Development
• 7.2 GKN (Hoeganaes)
  • 7.2.1 GKN (Hoeganaes) Company Information
  • 7.2.2 GKN (Hoeganaes) Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.2.3 GKN (Hoeganaes) Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.2.4 GKN (Hoeganaes) Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.2.5 GKN (Hoeganaes) Recent Development
• 7.3 Rio Tinto Metal Powders
  • 7.3.1 Rio Tinto Metal Powders Company Information
  • 7.3.2 Rio Tinto Metal Powders Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.3.3 Rio Tinto Metal Powders Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.3.4 Rio Tinto Metal Powders Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.3.5 Rio Tinto Metal Powders Recent Development
• 7.4 Laiwu Iron&Steel Group
  • 7.4.1 Laiwu Iron&Steel Group Company Information
  • 7.4.2 Laiwu Iron&Steel Group Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.4.3 Laiwu Iron&Steel Group Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.4.4 Laiwu Iron&Steel Group Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.4.5 Laiwu Iron&Steel Group Recent Development
• 7.5 Kobelco
  • 7.5.1 Kobelco Company Information
  • 7.5.2 Kobelco Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.5.3 Kobelco Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.5.4 Kobelco Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.5.5 Kobelco Recent Development
• 7.6 Jiande Yitong
  • 7.6.1 Jiande Yitong Company Information
  • 7.6.2 Jiande Yitong Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.6.3 Jiande Yitong Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.6.4 Jiande Yitong Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.6.5 Jiande Yitong Recent Development
• 7.7 JFE Steel Corporation
  • 7.7.1 JFE Steel Corporation Company Information
  • 7.7.2 JFE Steel Corporation Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.7.3 JFE Steel Corporation Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.7.4 JFE Steel Corporation Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.7.5 JFE Steel Corporation Recent Development
• 7.8 Pometon Powder
  • 7.8.1 Pometon Powder Company Information
  • 7.8.2 Pometon Powder Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.8.3 Pometon Powder Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.8.4 Pometon Powder Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.8.5 Pometon Powder Recent Development
• 7.9 Baowu Group
  • 7.9.1 Baowu Group Company Information
  • 7.9.2 Baowu Group Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.9.3 Baowu Group Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.9.4 Baowu Group Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.9.5 Baowu Group Recent Development
• 7.10 Ma Steel
  • 7.10.1 Ma Steel Company Information
  • 7.10.2 Ma Steel Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.10.3 Ma Steel Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.10.4 Ma Steel Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.10.5 Ma Steel Recent Development
• 7.11 CNPC Powder Material
  • 7.11.1 CNPC Powder Material Company Information
  • 7.11.2 CNPC Powder Material Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.11.3 CNPC Powder Material Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.11.4 CNPC Powder Material Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.11.5 CNPC Powder Material Recent Development
• 7.12 Xinxing
  • 7.12.1 Xinxing Company Information
  • 7.12.2 Xinxing Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.12.3 Xinxing Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.12.4 Xinxing Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.12.5 Xinxing Recent Development
• 7.13 Jinsui
  • 7.13.1 Jinsui Company Information
  • 7.13.2 Jinsui Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.13.3 Jinsui Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.13.4 Jinsui Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.13.5 Jinsui Recent Development
• 7.14 Industrial Metal Powders
  • 7.14.1 Industrial Metal Powders Company Information
  • 7.14.2 Industrial Metal Powders Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.14.3 Industrial Metal Powders Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.14.4 Industrial Metal Powders Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.14.5 Industrial Metal Powders Recent Development
• 7.15 Sundram Fasteners
  • 7.15.1 Sundram Fasteners Company Information
  • 7.15.2 Sundram Fasteners Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.15.3 Sundram Fasteners Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.15.4 Sundram Fasteners Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.15.5 Sundram Fasteners Recent Development
• 7.16 Kushal Ferro Alloys
  • 7.16.1 Kushal Ferro Alloys Company Information
  • 7.16.2 Kushal Ferro Alloys Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.16.3 Kushal Ferro Alloys Iron Powder Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.16.4 Kushal Ferro Alloys Iron Powder Product Offerings
  • 7.16.5 Kushal Ferro Alloys Recent Development

8 Industry Chain Analysis

• 8.1 Iron Powder Industrial Chain
• 8.2 Iron Powder Upstream Analysis
  • 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
  • 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
  • 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
• 8.3 Midstream Analysis
• 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
• 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
  • 8.5.1 Iron Powder Sales Model
  • 8.5.2 Sales Channel
  • 8.5.3 Iron Powder Distributors

9 Research Findings and Conclusion

10 Appendix

• 10.1 Research Methodology
  • 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
    • 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
    • 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
    • 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
  • 10.1.2 Data Source
    • 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
    • 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
• 10.2 Author Details
• 10.3 Disclaimer