Japan Metal Powder Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Material, Technology, Application, and Region, 2026-2034

Description

The Japan metal powder market size reached USD 505.7 Million in 2025 . Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 723.2 Million by 2034 , exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.06% during 2026-2034 . The market is experiencing significant growth, driven by advancements in additive manufacturing and the automotive industry's demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient components.

JAPAN METAL POWDER MARKET TRENDS:

Expanding Utilization of Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing in Industrial Applications

Additive manufacturing (AM) and metal 3D printing are rapidly reshaping Japan's manufacturing landscape, fueled by growing demand for high-precision, lightweight components in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. The use of advanced metal powders-titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum-has become integral to AM processes like laser sintering and binder jetting. The growth of the country's metal AM market is supported by strategic government backing. Concurrently, domestic producers such as Daido Steel and JFE Steel are scaling operations-for example, Daido Steel reported a 25% increase in powder metallurgy output in 2024 to meet rising demand from electric vehicle and aerospace manufacturers. This convergence of innovation and traditional "Monozukuri" craftsmanship (a Japanese term, signifies the "art of making things" or "manufacturing" with a deep emphasis on craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement) reflects the country's evolving industrial identity, where 3D printing enables unprecedented design flexibility and manufacturing efficiency.

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Surge in Demand for Metal Powders in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Green Technologies

Japan's ambitious drive toward electrification and carbon neutrality by 2050 is significantly boosting demand for advanced materials, particularly metal powders, which play a critical role in the development of magnetic alloys, battery electrodes, fuel cells, and lightweight structural components. The electric vehicle (EV) sector is a key growth area. Metal powders such as iron, cobalt, and nickel are vital for manufacturing EV motors, battery systems, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. Simultaneously, metal powders are widely used in automotive lightweighting, with components like powder-forged gears and sintered bearings becoming standard in EV drivetrains. In the energy storage space, companies like Panasonic and Toyota are advancing solid-state battery technologies that rely on ultrafine metal powders to improve ion conductivity and thermal stability. As Japan expands its green energy infrastructure, metal powders are emerging as foundational materials that enhance performance, sustainability, and recyclability across clean technologies.

JAPAN METAL POWDER MARKET SEGMENTATION:

Material Insights:

Ferrous
Non-Ferrous
Ferrous
Non-Ferrous

Technology Insights:

Pressing and Sintering
Metal Injection Molding
Additive Manufacturing
Others
Pressing and Sintering
Metal Injection Molding
Additive Manufacturing
Others

Application Insights:

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Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Healthcare
Others
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Healthcare
Others

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS REPORT
How has the Japan metal powder market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the breakup of the Japan metal powder market on the basis of material?
What is the breakup of the Japan metal powder market on the basis of technology?
What is the breakup of the Japan metal powder market on the basis of application?
What is the breakup of the Japan metal powder market on the basis of region?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan metal powder market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan metal powder market?
What is the structure of the Japan metal powder market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan metal powder market?

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1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Metal Powder Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Metal Powder Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

6 Japan Metal Powder Market - Breakup by Material

6.1 Ferrous
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Non-Ferrous
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Metal Powder Market - Breakup by Technology

7.1 Pressing and Sintering
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Metal Injection Molding
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.3 Additive Manufacturing
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.4 Others
- 7.4.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Metal Powder Market - Breakup by Application

8.1 Automotive
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Aerospace and Defense
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.3 Healthcare
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.4 Others
- 8.4.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Metal Powder Market - Breakup by Region

9.1 Kanto Region
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.1.3 Market Breakup by Material
- 9.1.4 Market Breakup by Technology
- 9.1.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.1.6 Key Players
- 9.1.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.2 Kansai/Kinki Region
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.2.3 Market Breakup by Material
- 9.2.4 Market Breakup by Technology
- 9.2.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.2.6 Key Players
- 9.2.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.3 Central/ Chubu Region
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.3.3 Market Breakup by Material
- 9.3.4 Market Breakup by Technology
- 9.3.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.3.6 Key Players
- 9.3.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.4 Kyushu-Okinawa Region
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.4.3 Market Breakup by Material
- 9.4.4 Market Breakup by Technology
- 9.4.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.4.6 Key Players
- 9.4.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.5 Tohoku Region
- 9.5.1 Overview
- 9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.5.3 Market Breakup by Material
- 9.5.4 Market Breakup by Technology
- 9.5.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.5.6 Key Players
- 9.5.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.6 Chugoku Region
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.6.3 Market Breakup by Material
- 9.6.4 Market Breakup by Technology
- 9.6.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.6.6 Key Players
- 9.6.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.7 Hokkaido Region
- 9.7.1 Overview
- 9.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.7.3 Market Breakup by Material
- 9.7.4 Market Breakup by Technology
- 9.7.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.7.6 Key Players
- 9.7.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.8 Shikoku Region
- 9.8.1 Overview
- 9.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.8.3 Market Breakup by Material
- 9.8.4 Market Breakup by Technology
- 9.8.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.8.6 Key Players
- 9.8.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

10 Japan Metal Powder Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Structure
10.3 Market Player Positioning
10.4 Top Winning Strategies
10.5 Competitive Dashboard
10.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

11 Profiles of Key Players

11.1 Company A
- 11.1.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.2 Products Offered
- 11.1.3 Business Strategies
- 11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.5 Major News and Events
11.2 Company B
- 11.2.1 Business Overview
- 11.2.2 Products Offered
- 11.2.3 Business Strategies
- 11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.5 Major News and Events
11.3 Company C
- 11.3.1 Business Overview
- 11.3.2 Products Offered
- 11.3.3 Business Strategies
- 11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.5 Major News and Events
11.4 Company D
- 11.4.1 Business Overview
- 11.4.2 Products Offered
- 11.4.3 Business Strategies
- 11.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4.5 Major News and Events
11.5 Company E
- 11.5.1 Business Overview
- 11.5.2 Products Offered
- 11.5.3 Business Strategies
- 11.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.5.5 Major News and Events

12 Japan Metal Powder Market - Industry Analysis

12.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 12.1.1 Overview
- 12.1.2 Drivers
- 12.1.3 Restraints
- 12.1.4 Opportunities
12.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Overview
- 12.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Value Chain Analysis