Core Viewpoint - The metal magnetic powder core industry is experiencing significant growth driven by the demand for high-performance inductive components in sectors such as electric vehicles, energy storage, and 5G technology, with a projected market size increase from $840 million in 2024 to $2.07 billion by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 13.51% from 2025 to 2031 [12][15]. Industry Status Analysis - The metal magnetic powder core is a new type of magnetic material with advantages such as magnetic isotropy, high magnetic permeability, low coercivity, high Curie temperature, and low loss [1]. - The industry is witnessing continuous growth in demand due to the rapid development of electric vehicles and energy storage industries, as well as increasing needs for high-frequency and stable magnetic materials in 5G base stations and high-performance computing [3][15]. - Domestic manufacturers are making progress in powder preparation, forming processes, and heat treatment technologies, with some high-end products gradually replacing imports [4]. - However, the industry still relies on imports for key raw materials such as special alloy powders and nanocrystalline magnetic powders, particularly in high-end applications like aerospace [5]. Environmental and Energy Consumption Pressures - The production process of metal magnetic powder cores faces environmental challenges, including dust management, waste gas emissions, and energy consumption, which are becoming bottlenecks for enterprise development [6]. Development Trends - The industry is moving towards higher performance, aiming for greater saturation magnetic flux density, lower losses, and wider frequency response ranges to meet the demands of high-frequency and high-power density applications [7]. - There is an acceleration in domestic production and self-sufficiency, supported by policy initiatives and technological breakthroughs, leading to advancements in the localization of raw materials, core processes, and equipment [8]. - The trend is also shifting towards modularization and integration, with metal magnetic powder cores increasingly serving as core components in integrated inductive modules, promoting high density, miniaturization, and intelligence [9]. - The industry is expected to see increased concentration, with leading companies gaining significant advantages in technology accumulation and customer resources, while smaller firms may face consolidation [10]. Global Market Overview - The global market for metal magnetic powder cores is projected to reach $840 million in 2024, with China accounting for approximately 49% of the market share, and expected to grow to $1.212 billion by 2031, increasing its global share to 59% [12][14]. - China and South Korea are key production regions, with market shares of 57% and 17% respectively in 2024, and China's share is expected to rise to 67% by 2031 [18]. - The Sendust (Fe-Si-Al) type is expected to hold a significant market position, projected to account for 36% of the market share by 2031 [19]. Competitive Landscape - Major global manufacturers in the metal magnetic powder core market include companies like Placo New Materials, Zhejiang Dongmu Keda, and Micrometals, with the top tier accounting for about 54% of the market share in 2024 [19].