High Purity Alumina Market Analysis

Global High Purity Alumina Market Overview

High Purity Alumina Market Size was valued at USD 3.71 billion in 2023. The High Purity Alumina industry is projected to grow from USD 4.6 Billion in 2024 to USD 11.5 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The rising adoption of LED technology coupled with the growing need to reduce electricity consumption is the key market driver for High Purity Alumina enhancing the market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

High Purity Alumina Market Trends

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  Advancements in the processing of high-purity alumina to aid market growth

  
  

Lithium-ion batteries and synthetic sapphire are two major consumers of high-purity alumina. Batteries need solid pucks with a purity of 99.99% (4N, or about 100g of contaminants per tonne of product), while sapphire producers need solid pucks with a purity of 99.999% (5N), or about 10g of impurities per tonne. Higher purities, such as 99.999% and 99.9999% (6N), are presumably needed for the next generation of batteries and sapphire. The HPA is used in batteries to coat the separator between the anode and cathode to increase its thermal capacity, lowering the risk of thermal runaway and the well-publicized but infrequent burns in electric vehicles and mobile phones. Additionally, there is a study towards coating the anode and cathode with HPA to increase battery stability, use less cobalt in the chemistry, and lessen capacity losses frequently experienced during the initial charge-discharge cycle. Growing uses of High Purity Alumina is another factor driving the High Purity Alumina market revenue growth.

Companies in the market are launching technologies for improving high-purity alumina processing. For instance, ChemX Materials Ltd is a company that has introduced the HiPurA high purity alumina (HPA) processing technology. The company has an initial facility located in Perth, Western Australia. It uses a tried-and-true, cutting-edge technology to produce >99.99% (4N) HPA for the lithium battery and synthetic sapphire markets. For immediate development, the HiPurA HPA technology is the main priority. Compared to current or proposed production technologies, the method has many advantages. It offers the chance to create HPA with various qualities and properties. The process can also produce Boehmite and battery cathode precursor-grade aluminum salts in addition to HPA. A highly desirable chemical product that is one of the primary by-products of the HiPurA process is used in numerous industries, such as agriculture and chemical manufacturing, which further reduces the process' "waste." Such developments and advantages of advanced methods are anticipated to fuel the high-purity alumina market CAGR in the coming years.

July 2022 Volkswagen announced that it has invested $20.3 billion towards building a plant for manufacturing EV batteries by 2030. These trends are anticipated to support market demand for HPA in the middle term.

by 2024, -With great excitement, SiAT, a top producer of cutting-edge nanomaterials for batteries in Taiwan, announces a strategic alliance with Taiwan C.S. Aluminum Corporation (CSAC). Through this partnership, aluminum foil coated with carbon nanotubes will be available, catering to the increasing need for lithium-ion, sodium, and supercapacitor batteries to have longer lifespans and faster charging times. The carbon coating in the novel product is made of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), which are recognized for having conductivity ten times higher than that of carbon black. Longer battery life is the result of this CNT coating's dual actions of strengthening the link between the electrode materials and the current collector and shielding the aluminum foil from corrosion.

With recently established manufacturing capabilities at its Ehime Works, Sumitomo Chemical has achieved groundbreaking success in 2023 in pioneering production technique for ultra-fine α-alumina. The company plans to start mass production of this product in September. Through technological advancements in inorganic materials, the company will work with its clients to open up new markets in the ICT, energy-saving, and life science sectors.

High Purity Alumina Market Segment Insights

High Purity Alumina Type Insights

The High Purity Alumina market segmentation, based on type, includes 4N, 5N, and 6N. The 4N segment held the majority share in 2022, contributing to around ~42-44% with respect to the High Purity Alumina market revenue. Due to its high chemical resistance, porous nature, and mechanical strength, 4N high-purity alumina is utilized in gas separation and ultra-filtration processes. High durability, dependability, temperature tolerance, and brightness are characteristics of the 4N purity level that are more useful in LEDs, electric vehicles, and the automotive industry. Compared to other aluminum oxides, such as smelter grade alumina, and the 99.9% purity level, 4N HPA is typically a better option (SGA). Thus, such characteristics of 4N High Purity Alumina fuel the market's growth.

July 2021: King River Resources has provided several batches of a 5N high-purity precursor compound that is used in its novel and exclusive ARC process to create 4N high-purity alumina, or "HPA." After submitting impressive numbers in a recent pre-feasibility study, the company, which intends to start producing 4N HPA, has started a thorough feasibility study into its proposed operation at Kwinana in Western Australia.

May 2022: The first high-purity aluminum (HPA) facility in the UAE has been established by a partnership between Dubal Holding, the investment arm of the Dubai Government, and Nature Alu (NA), the only manufacturer of high-purity aluminum in North America. The production of aluminum from grade 4N and higher will be the project's main focus.

High Purity Alumina Application Insights

The High Purity Alumina market segmentation, based on type, includes LED, semiconductor, and phosphor. The LED segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. The production of synthetic sapphire crystals primarily uses high-purity alumina as a base material. In order to make LEDs, these crystals are also used as substrates. High-brightness LEDs are made with sapphire crystal substrates. LEDs are widely used in various applications, including mobile phone backlights, multimedia displays, home lighting, and advertisements. Thus, the growing use of LEDs and advancements in processing High Purity Alumina are some of the key factors propelling the market growth.

November 2022: Orica announced the development of its strategic partnership with Alpha HPA Limited ('Alpha HPA'), which included the acquisition of a 5% equity stake and the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ('MoU') to explore the viability of establishing a new high-purity aluminum manufacturing facility in North America. This partnership is expected to broaden further the growth opportunity for the High Purity Alumina industry.

Figure 2: High Purity Alumina Market, by Application, 2022 & 2030 (USD billion)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

High Purity Alumina Regional Insights

By Region, the study provides market insights for High Purity Alumina into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Asia Pacific High Purity Alumina market accounted for USD 1.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. This is attributed to the Region's strong manufacturing infrastructure and the rising demand for semiconductors and LEDs. Asia Pacific is a center for automotive components production, which has increased demand for high-purity alumina in this Region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report for High Purity Alumina are: The U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

January 2022: Polar Performance Materials received $4.1 million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) for Battery Cleantech. SDTC funding will allow Polar Performance Materials to build a demonstration line for manufacturing high-purity alumina that produces lithium-ion batteries.

Figure 3: HIGH PURITY ALUMINA MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%) Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe High Purity Alumina market accounts for the second-largest market share. One of the main elements contributing to the market's positive outlook is the electronics industry's rapid growth. HPA is employed in producing semiconductors, which are then put together to create personal computers, tablets, gaming consoles, televisions, and servers. Additionally, the market expansion is being aided by the rising product demand for the production of LED lights. Further, the Germany High Purity Alumina market held the largest market share, and the UK High Purity Alumina market was the fastest-growing market in the European Region.

The North America High Purity Alumina Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. This is due to extensive use in infrastructure initiatives like building roads and highways, smartphone applications, and in the automotive industry. The U.S. High Purity Alumina market held the largest market share and is anticipated to be the fastest-growing market in the North American Region.

High Purity Alumina Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are increasing investments in increasing their product lines. Players in the market are also taking a range of organic and inorganic initiatives to grow their presence in the market, with key market developments for High Purity Alumina such as new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other companies. Competitors in the High Purity Alumina industry must offer high grades of HPA that can be used in various end-use industries.

One of the key business strategies adopted by players in the High Purity Alumina industry is to advance the technology used for processing high-purity alumina. In recent years, High Purity Alumina industry has been taking initiatives to study the application of HPA in various end uses. The High Purity Alumina market major player such as Alcoa Inc, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd, Sasol Limited, Xuancheng Jingrui New Materials Co. Ltd, Altech Chemicals, Hebei Pengda Advanced Materials Technology, and PSB Industries SA, and others are working on expanding the market demand by investing in R&D activities.

Alcoa Inc is a company that is focused on providing products in the aluminum industry. They offer a portfolio of low-carbon products. The company is taking several initiatives for the development of HPA. In September 2020, A memorandum of understanding between FYI and Alcoa was announced for the potential joint development of FYI's HPA project in Western Australia using feedstock from Alcoa's bauxite mines in the area. One of the numerous preconditions under the MoU is collaborative operation, along with the demonstration of the pilot plant of FYI.

Also, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd is a company that serves clients in a variety of industries, including those related to essential chemicals and plastics, energy and functional materials, information technology-related chemicals, health and crop sciences, pharmaceuticals, and others. The company provides high-quality alumina, a uniform fine powder with a crystal structure that is incredibly pure and homogeneous. By hydrolyzing aluminum alkoxide, the company manufactures HPA

The largest aluminum manufacturer in India, Vedanta Aluminium, debuted a new line of superior wire rods in 2023: the T4, AL59, and 8xxx series. This set a new standard for product quality for the power and transmission industry worldwide. On the first day of the ongoing Cable & Wire Fair 2023 (CWF2023) in New Delhi, the business unveiled the new goods. Advanced continuous casting technology is utilized in the manufacturing of the new range, which is designed to provide outstanding performance. These goods will also find important uses in the building, electronics, automotive, and infrastructure sectors.

Key Companies in the High Purity Alumina market include

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  Alcoa Inc

  
  


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  Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd

  
  


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  Sasol Limited

  
  


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  Altech Chemicals

  
  


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  Hebei Pengda Advanced Materials Technology

  
  


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  PSB Industries SA, among others

  
  

High Purity Alumina Industry Developments

In March 2024, Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), in partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) Taiwan, revealed their intention to establish a semiconductor manufacturing factory (SFC) in Gujarat. PSMC is one of the biggest six semiconductor foundry firms in Taiwan. There will be capacity for high-performance computing (HPC) chips with 28nm technology, processor power management (PPM) chips, electric vehicles (EVs), telecommunication, defense, automobile, consumer electronics such as display and power electronics under this sector.

In August 2023: Sumitomo Chemical announced a new technology that will be used in producing ultra-fine α-alumina to commence by September 2023.

In November 2022, Hyundai Motor Group and SK On Co., Ltd announced they are planning to spend up to USD 5 bn constructing a new EV battery production facility in America Europe also expects significant growth throughout the forecast period – lithium-ion battery manufacturers are expanding operations all over Europe so as to meet increasing demand for EVs.

In August 2022, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.(CATL), one of the world's leading battery makers, unveiled plans for an investment worth about USD7.58bn into setting up another battery factory in Hungary These kinds of steps are expected to result into market expansion through time.

In 2022, Japanese company CoorsTek Inc., which produces semiconductor ceramics, said it was going to expand the production capacities of its existing facility in Nagasaki prefecture. The factory is projected to have additional capacity by 2024. These investments should help enhance the growth of HPA over the next several years.

High Purity Alumina Market Segmentation

High Purity Alumina Type Outlook

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High Purity Alumina Application Outlook

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High Purity Alumina Regional Outlook

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