Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-05-14 01:30Core Insights - The metal soft magnetic powder core is a high-performance soft magnetic material with significant market potential, particularly in the context of the new energy industry, including applications in photovoltaic power generation, electric vehicles, and data centers [1][19]. Industry Overview - Soft magnetic materials are characterized by low coercivity and high permeability, making them suitable for various energy conversion devices. They can be categorized into metal soft magnetic materials, ferrite soft magnetic materials, and other types [3][6]. - The demand for metal soft magnetic powder cores in China was 82,000 tons in 2019, with a market size of 2.72 billion yuan. This is expected to grow to 201,000 tons and approximately 7.52 billion yuan by 2025 [1][19]. Market Dynamics - The global soft magnetic materials market is projected to grow from $51.4 billion in 2019 to $79.4 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% [14]. - The Asia-Pacific region holds the largest market share for soft magnetic materials, accounting for over 50%, followed by North America at around 24% [13]. Key Applications - Metal soft magnetic powder cores are crucial in electric vehicles, where they are used in drive motors, onboard chargers, and DC/DC converters, enhancing efficiency and power density [10][17]. - The increasing production of new energy vehicles in China, which is expected to rise from 340,500 units in 2015 to 12.89 million units by 2024, is driving demand for soft magnetic materials [10]. Industry Structure - The soft magnetic materials industry has a clear supply chain, with upstream raw materials sourced from the steel and chemical industries, midstream production of soft magnetic materials, and downstream applications in power, communication, and consumer electronics [6][9]. - Major companies in the Chinese soft magnetic materials sector include Hengdian Group Dong Magnetic, Tiantong Holdings, and Zhongke Magnetic, among others [24][26]. Future Trends - The industry is moving towards high-performance and high-value-added products, driven by rapid advancements in new energy, electric vehicles, and 5G communication technologies [30]. - The push for green and low-carbon technologies is leading to an increase in the use of high-performance silicon steel and low-loss amorphous alloys in various applications [31]. - Domestic companies are accelerating the localization of key soft magnetic materials, reducing reliance on imports and enhancing the competitiveness of the industry [32].