Scandium Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Scandium Market is segmented by product type (oxyde, fluoride, chloride, nitrate, iodide, alloy, carbonate, and other product types), end-user industry (aerospace and defense, solid oxide fuel cells, ceramics, lighting, electronics, 3D printing, sporting goods, and other end-user industries), and geography (the United States, China, Russia, Japan, Brazil, the Philippines, the European Union, and the rest of the world). The report offers the market sizes and forecasts for scandium in terms of revenue (USD million) for all the above segments.

Scandium Market Size

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Study Period 2024 - 2029
Market Size (2024) USD 646.89 Million
Market Size (2029) USD 992.57 Million
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 8.94 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market North America

Major Players

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Scandium Market Analysis

The Scandium Market size is estimated at USD 646.89 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 992.57 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.94% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the scandium market. Due to the lockdown, major end-user segments such as aerospace and defense, ceramics, and electronics were suspended during COVID-19, reducing scandium usage. After 2020, the market expanded steadily because of the continued activities in major end-user segments.

  • The major factors driving the market's growth are the increasing usage of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and the growing demand for aluminum-scandium alloys in the aerospace and defense industries.
  • But the high price of scandium and the fact that it isn't always available are likely to keep the studied market from growing.
  • Still, growing technology for storing energy and possible uses in the auto industry are likely to give the market opportunities in the years to come.
  • During the forecast period, the United States is expected to lead and see the most growth.

Scandium Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Scandium Market according to our research experts:

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) Segment to Dominate the Market

  • SOFCs use a solid oxide material called an electrolyte, which helps move negative oxygen ions from the cathode to the anode. In these cells, the anode and cathode are made from special inks that cover the electrolyte. Therefore, SOFCs do not require any precious metal, corrosive acids, or molten material.
  • Electrolyte materials are subjected to high temperatures to catalyze natural gas conversion to energy. However, the high temperature for the catalyzing conversion process can lead to the quick degradation of ceramic electrolytes, adding to the capital and maintenance costs.
  • Using scandium in solid electrolytes helps the system work at much lower temperatures than traditional SOFCs. So, the use of scandium helped lower the cost of SOFCs, which made them easier to use for power generation in many places.
  • As electricity prices go up, people will need to use more environmentally friendly ways to make power, which is likely to create a lot of market opportunities for SOFCs and make scandium even more important.
  • Due to growing environmental concerns regarding traditional energy sources like coal and natural gas, solid oxide fuel cells are likely to see increased demand in the future.
  • SOFCs are being used more and more in transportation, industrial equipment, power generation, cooling, disaster relief, and places where there is no grid connection.
  • A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is an electrochemical device that helps make electricity directly by combining an oxidant and a fuel across an ionic conducting oxide electrolyte. Also, GOV.UK says that in November 2022, all electricity suppliers in the United Kingdom used about 24.3 terawatt-hours of electricity each month. This trend is expected to support the study market.
  • Taking all of these things into account, the solid oxide fuel cell market is likely to see a big increase in demand for scandium in the near future.
Scandium Market - Monthly Electricity Consumption from all Electricity Suppliers, in Terawatt Hours, United Kingdom (UK), July 2022-November 2022

The United States to Dominate the Market

  • The United States was one of the first countries to use fuel cells commercially. A growing number of end users, particularly in the auto industry, and government funding made this possible.
  • SOFC-based fuel cells could be used in light-duty vehicles and warehouse forklifts to replace internal combustion engines.This would make the vehicles more fuel-efficient and help reach goals of cutting oil use and pollution from the transportation sector. It is likely to lead to a big increase in the number of fuel cells used in the country.
  • The United States has the largest aerospace industry in the world. According to the FAA, the number of aircraft in the United States increased in 2022, with estimates indicating that the general aviation fleet was 204,590 in 2022, up from 204,405 in 2021. It is likely to increase scandium usage in the country.
  • The main application for scandium is in the form of an alloy with aluminum. Due to their excellent durability-to-weight ratio and corrosion-resistant performance, scandium-aluminum alloys are widely employed in the construction of airframes, thinner fuselages, welded gas tanks, dashboard panel structures, etc. These alloys allow for weight reductions of about 15-20%, which improves the fuel economy of airplanes.
  • One of the largest fleets in the world is in the United States, which also has the largest aviation market in North America. Strong exports of aerospace components to countries like France, China, and Germany and healthy consumer spending in the United States have driven the manufacturing operations in the aerospace sector. This is anticipated to have a beneficial impact on the country's scandium market.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) projects that the commercial fleet in the United States will expand by an average annual growth rate of 2% per year to 8,756 in 2041. As a result, there will likely be more demand for scandium parts, which are used in a number of aircraft applications.
  • Additionally, industry contracts and agreements are spurring the production of commercial and defense aircraft. For instance, in August 2022, a modification (P00215) to the contract for KC-46A Air Force Production Lot 8 aircraft, subscriptions, and licenses was given to the Boeing Company. This also includes 15 extra KC-46A planes. 100% of the contract's foreign military sales to Israel are valued at USD 886,242,124.
  • In the 2022 military budget, the US government set aside USD 768.2 billion for national defense projects. This is a 2% increase over the first budget proposal from the Biden administration and a sign that the aerospace industry is using more scandium-based materials.
  • All factors above are likely to fuel scandium market growth in the United States over the forecast period.
Scandium Market - Number of Aircraft in General Aviation Fleet, in Units, United States, 2018-2041

Scandium Industry Overview

The scandium market is partially consolidated in nature. Some of the market's major players (not in any particular order) include Hunan Rare Earth Metal Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd., China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC Group), Sunrise Energy Metals Limited, Longbai Group Co., Ltd., and Henan Rongjia Scandium Vanadium Technology Co., Ltd., among others.

Scandium Market Leaders

  1. Hunan Rare Earth Metal Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd.

  2. China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC Group)

  3. Sunrise Energy Metals Limited

  4. Longbai Group Co., Ltd.

  5. Henan Rongjia scandium vanadium Technology Co., Ltd

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Scandium Market Concentration
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Scandium Market News

  • October 2022: Rio Tinto collaborated with the government of Canada to decarbonize its operations at Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) in Sorel-Tracy, Québec. This partnership will support the company in increasing its scandium production. The company aims to reach 12 tons of scandium oxide production per year.
  • September 2022: NioCorp Developments Ltd. announced that its demonstration-scale processing plant in Quebec, Canada, is now processing ore samples from the company's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. The company will also demonstrate that a streamlined technique for potentially generating niobium, scandium, and titanium is technically and economically viable.

Scandium Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Drivers

      1. 4.1.1 Increasing Usage in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (Sofcs)

      2. 4.1.2 Increasing Demand for Aluminum-Scandium Alloys in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

    2. 4.2 Restraints

      1. 4.2.1 High Cost of Scandium

      2. 4.2.2 Inconsistent Supply

    3. 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

    4. 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers

      3. 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services

      5. 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

    5. 4.5 Price Analysis

    6. 4.6 Environmental Impact Analysis

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)

    1. 5.1 Product Type

      1. 5.1.1 Oxide

      2. 5.1.2 Fluoride

      3. 5.1.3 Chloride

      4. 5.1.4 Nitrate

      5. 5.1.5 Iodide

      6. 5.1.6 Alloy

      7. 5.1.7 Carbonate and Other Product Types

    2. 5.2 End-user Industry

      1. 5.2.1 Aerospace and Defense

      2. 5.2.2 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

      3. 5.2.3 Ceramics

      4. 5.2.4 Lighting

      5. 5.2.5 Electronics

      6. 5.2.6 3D Printing

      7. 5.2.7 Sporting Goods

      8. 5.2.8 Other End-user Industries

    3. 5.3 Geography

      1. 5.3.1 Production Analysis

        1. 5.3.1.1 China

        2. 5.3.1.2 Russia

        3. 5.3.1.3 Philippines

        4. 5.3.1.4 Rest of the World

      2. 5.3.2 Consumption Analysis

        1. 5.3.2.1 United States

        2. 5.3.2.2 China

        3. 5.3.2.3 Russia

        4. 5.3.2.4 Japan

        5. 5.3.2.5 Brazil

        6. 5.3.2.6 European Union

        7. 5.3.2.7 Rest of the World

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements

    2. 6.2 Market Share (%) **/Ranking Analysis

    3. 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players

    4. 6.4 Company Profiles

      1. 6.4.1 China Metallurgical Group

      2. 6.4.2 Guangdong Dongfang Zirconium Technology Co. Ltd.

      3. 6.4.3 Guangxi Maoxin Technology Co. Ltd.

      4. 6.4.4 Henan Rongjia Scandium Vanadium Technology Co. Ltd

      5. 6.4.5 Huizhou Top Metal Materials Co. Ltd (TOPM)

      6. 6.4.6 Hunan Rare Earth Metal Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd

      7. 6.4.7 Hunan Oriental Scandium Co.,Ltd.

      8. 6.4.8 JSC Dalur

      9. 6.4.9 Longbai Group Co., Ltd.

      10. 6.4.10 NioCorp Development Ltd.

      11. 6.4.11 Rio Tinto

      12. 6.4.12 Rusal

      13. 6.4.13 Scandium International Mining Corp.

      14. 6.4.14 Stanford Materials owned by Oceania International LLC

      15. 6.4.15 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (taganito Hpal nickel Corp.)

      16. 6.4.16 Sunrise Energy Metals Limited

      17. 6.4.17 Treibacher Industrie AG

    5. *List Not Exhaustive
  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

    1. 7.1 Potential Applications in Automotive industry

    2. 7.2 Growing technology for storing energy

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Scandium Industry Segmentation

Scandium is a rare earth metallic d-block element that is silvery-white in color. It is found in most deposits of rare earth and uranium compounds, but it is extracted from only a few mines worldwide. The scandium market is segmented by product type, end-user industry, and geography. By product type, the market is segmented into oxide, fluoride, chloride, nitrate, iodide, alloy, carbonate, and other product types. The end-user industry segments the market into aerospace and defense, solid oxide fuel cells, ceramics, lighting, electronics, 3D printing, sporting goods, and other end-user industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for scandium in eight countries across the central regions. For each segment, market sizing and forecasts have been done based on revenue (USD million).

Product Type
Oxide
Fluoride
Chloride
Nitrate
Iodide
Alloy
Carbonate and Other Product Types
End-user Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Ceramics
Lighting
Electronics
3D Printing
Sporting Goods
Other End-user Industries
Geography
Production Analysis
China
Russia
Philippines
Rest of the World
Consumption Analysis
United States
China
Russia
Japan
Brazil
European Union
Rest of the World
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Scandium Market Research FAQs

The Scandium Market size is expected to reach USD 646.89 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 8.94% to reach USD 992.57 million by 2029.

In 2024, the Scandium Market size is expected to reach USD 646.89 million.

Hunan Rare Earth Metal Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd., China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC Group), Sunrise Energy Metals Limited, Longbai Group Co., Ltd. and Henan Rongjia scandium vanadium Technology Co., Ltd are the major companies operating in the Scandium Market.

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Scandium Market.

In 2023, the Scandium Market size was estimated at USD 593.80 million. The report covers the Scandium Market historical market size for years: . The report also forecasts the Scandium Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Scandium Industry Report

Statistics for the 2024 Scandium market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Scandium analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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