Platinum Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Volume (2024) | 8.14 Million ounces |
| Market Volume (2029) | 10.15 Million ounces |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 4.52 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia-Pacific |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Need a report that reflects how COVID-19 has impacted this market and its growth?
Platinum Market Analysis
The Platinum Market size is estimated at 8.14 Million ounces in 2024, and is expected to reach 10.15 Million ounces by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.52% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The COVID-19 outbreak caused nationwide lockdowns around the world, disruptions in manufacturing activities and supply chains, and production halts, all of which had a negative impact on the market in 2020. However, conditions began to improve in 2021-2022, which is expected to boost market growth during the forecast period.
- Over the long term, increasing usage of platinum in industrial applications will drive the market.
- On the flip side, the high product prices are hampering the growth of the market studied.
- Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular, which is driving up the demand for fuel cells. This, in turn, is driving up the demand for platinum, which is good for the market during the forecast period.
- Asia-Pacific was the biggest market in the world because of how much platinum was needed for exhaust systems, electronics, making glass, and other things.
Platinum Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Platinum Market according to our research experts:
Growing Demand for Exhaust Systems in Automobile Industry
- Platinum, a naturally occurring rare metal, is widely used in automobile catalytic converter systems as a catalyst in conjunction with other platinum group metals.
- Exhaust systems are an important segment of vehicles that are composed of an exhaust manifold, a catalytic converter, an oxygen sensor, a muffler, and exhaust pipes. Together, these parts reduce noise, turn harmful pollutants that build up in the engine's combustion chamber into less harmful gases, and give those gases a way to get out of the car.
- The automotive exhaust segment constitutes the largest application segment for platinum. Roughly 40% of the total platinum production volume is consumed by the automotive segment. Typically, a diesel automobile exhaust contains about 3-7 grams of platinum. The exact value may vary with the brand and type of vehicle.
- According to the World Platinum Investment Council's (WPIC) Quarterly Q2 2022 Report, the demand for platinum in the automotive sector was slightly lower than expected at 708 Koz during Q2 2022. This was mostly because of supply chain problems in the industry caused by a lack of semiconductors, the Russia-Ukraine war, and a lockdown in China.
- However, WPIC states that overall platinum demand will go up by 3% year over year in 2022 because more cars with internal combustion engines will be made.
- The United States is the second-largest automotive manufacturing country on the globe, falling only behind China. According to OICA, the automotive production in 2021 accounted for 9,167,214 units, an increase of 4% in comparison to the production in 2020, which was reported to be 8,822,399 units. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) predicts that US new light-vehicle sales are likely to increase by 3.4% to 15.5 million units in 2022. The production of automobiles is anticipated to increase in the near future owing to their rising popularity and affordability.
- During the forecast period, the above factors are likely to make more people want to buy platinum.
Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market studied during the forecast period due to an increase in demand from countries like China, India, and Japan.
- As per a survey conducted by the World Gold Council, the Chinese "Gen-Z" dislike gold jewelry goods and tend to opt for diamond and platinum jewels. In the coming years, a large portion of the population will fall into this group. This will increase the demand for jewelry made with platinum, which will affect the market that was studied.
- The automobile industry in China is witnessing a switch in trends as consumer inclination toward battery-operated vehicles is on the rise. Moreover, the government of China estimates a 20% penetration rate of electric vehicle production by 2025. Hence, it is anticipated that this will increase the consumption of low-friction coatings in the country.
- The majority of platinum consumption is in the automotive sector, especially in catalytic converters. India has one of the largest automobile markets in the world.
- The Indian glass industry's growth has been driven primarily by the construction sector. Furthermore, India is one of the top 15 glass packaging markets in the world, and it is the third fastest-expanding market after Turkey and Brazil. Most of the glass demand in the country originates from container glass, which accounts for 50% of the country's glass consumption by value.
- The Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) says that by December 2021, the global production of the Japanese electronics and IT industry, which includes electronic equipment, components, devices, and more, will have grown by 8% Y-o-Y to USD 285.24 billion, and the industrial production is expected to grow by 2% Y-o-Y to USD 290.56 billion in 2022.
- During the forecast period, the demand for platinum in Asia-Pacific is expected to rise due to the factors listed above and the help from the government.
Platinum Industry Overview
The global platinum market is consolidated, with top players accounting for a major share of the market. Some of the companies in the market that were looked at were Anglo American Platinum Limited, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, Sibanye-Stillwater, Northam Platinum Holdings Limited, and Norilsk Nickel, among others (not in any particular order).
Platinum Market Leaders
Norilsk Nickel
Northam Platinum Limited
Sibanye-Stillwater
Anglo American Platinum Limited
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Platinum Market News
- April 2022: Impala Platinum Holdings Limited plans to acquire a 100% stake in the South Africa-based platinum manufacturer Royal Bafokeng Platinum. It already owns 35.3% of the shares of Royal Bafokeng Platinum. The 100% acquisition will pave the way for creating one of the biggest platinum metal miners worldwide. It will also help Impala consolidate its market position.
- February 2022: Heraeus Holding agreed to form a joint venture with BASF SE to recover precious metals, including platinum, from spent automotive catalysts in China. Under this joint venture, a new company named BASF Heraeus Metal Resource Co. Ltd. will be set up in Pinghu, China.
Platinum Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Drivers
4.1.1 Increasing Usage in the Industrial Applications
4.1.2 Growing Demand for Applications in the Automotive Industry
4.2 Restraints
4.2.1 High Product Prices
4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)
5.1 Application
5.1.1 Exhaust Systems
5.1.2 Jewelry
5.1.3 Chemical Catalysts
5.1.4 Glass Production
5.1.5 Electronics
5.1.6 Other Applications
5.2 Geography
5.2.1 Asia-Pacific
5.2.1.1 China
5.2.1.2 India
5.2.1.3 Japan
5.2.1.4 South Korea
5.2.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.2.2 North America
5.2.2.1 United States
5.2.2.2 Canada
5.2.2.3 Mexico
5.2.3 Europe
5.2.3.1 Germany
5.2.3.2 United Kingdom
5.2.3.3 Italy
5.2.3.4 France
5.2.3.5 Rest of Europe
5.2.4 Rest Of The World
5.2.4.1 South America
5.2.4.2 Middle-East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis
6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.4 Company Profiles
6.4.1 Anglo American Platinum Limited
6.4.2 Chimet Spa
6.4.3 Heesung Pmtech
6.4.4 Heraeus Holding
6.4.5 Hindustan Platinum
6.4.6 Impala Platinum Holdings Limited
6.4.7 Johnson Matthey
6.4.8 Nihon Material Co. Ltd.
6.4.9 Norilsk Nickel
6.4.10 Northam Platinum Holdings Limited
6.4.11 Sibanye-stillwater
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
7.1 Future Of Fuel Cells
Platinum Industry Segmentation
Platinum is a highly unreactive, dense, precious, ductile, silverish-white transition metal that is mostly used in automotive exhaust systems and jewelry. The platinum market is segmented by application and geography. By application, the market is segmented into exhaust systems, jewelry, chemical catalysts, glass production, electronics, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the platinum metal market in 12 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of volume (thousand ounces).
| Application | |
| Exhaust Systems | |
| Jewelry | |
| Chemical Catalysts | |
| Glass Production | |
| Electronics | |
| Other Applications |
| Geography | |||||||
| |||||||
| |||||||
| |||||||
|
Platinum Market Research FAQs
How big is the Platinum Market?
The Platinum Market size is expected to reach 8.14 million ounces in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.52% to reach 10.15 million ounces by 2029.
What is the current Platinum Market size?
In 2024, the Platinum Market size is expected to reach 8.14 million ounces.
Who are the key players in Platinum Market?
Norilsk Nickel, Northam Platinum Limited, Sibanye-Stillwater, Anglo American Platinum Limited and Impala Platinum Holdings Limited are the major companies operating in the Platinum Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Platinum Market?
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Platinum Market?
In 2024, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Platinum Market.
What years does this Platinum Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Platinum Market size was estimated at 7.79 million ounces. The report covers the Platinum Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Platinum Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Platinum Industry Report
Statistics for the 2024 Platinum market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Platinum analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
