Global Shape Memory Alloys Market Size Study, by Product (Nickel-Titanium, Copper-Based, Others), by End-Use (Biomedical, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Consumer Electronics, Others), and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032

March 2025 | 285 pages | ID: G9F24F707935EN
Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP

Abstracts

The Global Shape Memory Alloys Market was valued at USD 13.87 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy CAGR of 11.3% over the forecast period 2024-2032. The demand for shape memory alloys (SMAs) has witnessed substantial growth owing to their unique ability to revert to a pre-defined shape upon exposure to external stimuli such as heat or stress. These properties have positioned SMAs as indispensable materials in various industries, including biomedical, aerospace & defense, automotive, and consumer electronics. With the increasing focus on miniaturization, smart materials, and energy efficiency, SMAs are being widely adopted across diverse applications, further driving market expansion.

The burgeoning biomedical sector remains the largest end-user of SMAs, where nickel-titanium (Nitinol) is extensively utilized in stents, orthopedic implants, and surgical instruments due to its biocompatibility, flexibility, and corrosion resistance. The automotive sector is emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments, leveraging SMAs for actuators, sensors, and lightweight vehicle components to enhance performance, fuel efficiency, and safety features. Similarly, aerospace applications of SMAs in morphing wings, actuators, and shape-adaptive structures are gaining momentum, contributing to market growth.

Geographically, North America accounted for the largest revenue share in 2023, driven by technological advancements, robust R&D investments, and the presence of key industry players. The Asia-Pacific region is projected to witness the fastest growth rate, attributed to rapid industrialization, increasing demand for smart materials, and expanding automotive and consumer electronics industries in economies such as China, Japan, and India. The European market is also experiencing steady growth, driven by sustainability initiatives, innovations in electric vehicles, and advancements in aerospace applications.

However, high manufacturing and processing costs, along with limited awareness in developing economies, pose significant challenges to market expansion. Despite these hurdles, increasing research on advanced SMA compositions, rising adoption of SMA-based actuators, and the expansion of robotics and automation industries offer lucrative opportunities for market players. Furthermore, strategic collaborations between material science companies and end-use industries are accelerating innovations in next-generation SMA applications, solidifying the market’s growth trajectory.

Major Market Players Included in this Report:

• ATI
• Johnson Matthey
• SAES Group
• Fort Wayne Metals Research Products Corp
• Dynalloy, Inc.
• Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
• Baoji Seabird Metal Material Co., Ltd.
• Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)
• Nippon Seisen Co., Ltd.
• Nippon Steel Corporation
• Confluent Medical Technologies
• Alleima
• Admedes GmbH
• Ultimate NiTi Technologies
• Euroflex

The Detailed Segments and Sub-Segments of the Market are Explained Below:

By Product:

• Nickel-Titanium (Nitinol) Alloys
• Copper-Based Alloys
• Others

By End Use:

• Biomedical
• Automotive
• Aerospace & Defense
• Consumer Electronics & Household
• Others

By Region:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico

Europe

• U.K.
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea

Central & South America

• Brazil
• Argentina

Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE

Years Considered for the Study are as Follows:

• Historical Year – 2022
• Base Year – 2023
• Forecast Period – 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:

• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country-level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Contents

CHAPTER 1. GLOBAL SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS MARKET EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
  1.3.1. By Product
  1.3.2. By End Use
1.4. Key Market Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

CHAPTER 2. GLOBAL SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS MARKET DEFINITION AND RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS

2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
  2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
  2.3.2. Limitations
  2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
    2.3.3.1. Availability
    2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
    2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
    2.3.3.4. Market Competition
    2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
  2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
    2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
    2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
    2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
    2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates

CHAPTER 3. GLOBAL SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS MARKET DYNAMICS

3.1. Market Drivers
  3.1.1. Rising demand for SMAs in biomedical applications
  3.1.2. Increasing adoption in aerospace and defense industries
  3.1.3. Expansion of consumer electronics using SMAs
3.2. Market Challenges
  3.2.1. High manufacturing and processing costs
  3.2.2. Limited consumer awareness in emerging economies
3.3. Market Opportunities
  3.3.1. Increasing use of shape memory alloys in robotics and automation
  3.3.2. Expanding applications in smart materials and energy-efficient solutions
  3.3.3. Growth of SMA-based actuators in automotive sector

CHAPTER 4. GLOBAL SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS MARKET INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
  4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
  4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
  4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
  4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
  4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s Five Forces Model
  4.1.7. Porter’s Five Forces Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
  4.2.1. Political Factors
  4.2.2. Economic Factors
  4.2.3. Social Factors
  4.2.4. Technological Factors
  4.2.5. Environmental Factors
  4.2.6. Legal Factors
4.3. Top Investment Opportunities
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

CHAPTER 5. GLOBAL SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY PRODUCT (2022-2032)

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market: Product Revenue Trend Analysis (2022 & 2032)
  5.2.1. Nickel-Titanium (Nitinol) Alloys
  5.2.2. Copper-Based Alloys
  5.2.3. Others

CHAPTER 6. GLOBAL SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY END USE (2022-2032)

6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market: End-Use Revenue Trend Analysis (2022 & 2032)
  6.2.1. Biomedical
  6.2.2. Automotive
  6.2.3. Aerospace & Defense
  6.2.4. Consumer Electronics & Household
  6.2.5. Others

CHAPTER 7. GLOBAL SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY REGION (2022-2032)

7.1. North America Shape Memory Alloys Market
  7.1.1. U.S.
  7.1.2. Canada
  7.1.3. Mexico
7.2. Europe Shape Memory Alloys Market
  7.2.1. U.K.
  7.2.2. Germany
  7.2.3. France
  7.2.4. Italy
  7.2.5. Spain
7.3. Asia Pacific Shape Memory Alloys Market
  7.3.1. China
  7.3.2. India
  7.3.3. Japan
  7.3.4. Australia
  7.3.5. South Korea
7.4. Central & South America Shape Memory Alloys Market
  7.4.1. Brazil
  7.4.2. Argentina
7.5. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Shape Memory Alloys Market
  7.5.1. Saudi Arabia
  7.5.2. UAE

CHAPTER 8. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE

8.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
  8.1.1. ATI
  8.1.2. Johnson Matthey
  8.1.3. SAES Group
8.2. Top Market Strategies
8.3. Company Profiles
  8.3.1. Baoji Seabird Metal Material Co., Ltd.
  8.3.2. Dynalloy, Inc.
  8.3.3. Fort Wayne Metals Research Products Corp
  8.3.4. Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
  8.3.5. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)
  8.3.6. Nippon Seisen Co., Ltd.
  8.3.7. Nippon Steel Corporation

CHAPTER 9. RESEARCH PROCESS

9.1. Research Process
  9.1.1. Data Mining
  9.1.2. Analysis
  9.1.3. Market Estimation
  9.1.4. Validation
  9.1.5. Publishing
9.2. Research Attributes

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

• TABLE 1. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market, Report Scope
• TABLE 2. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market Estimates & Forecasts by Region (2022-2032) (USD Million)
• TABLE 3. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market Estimates & Forecasts by Product (2022-2032) (USD Million)
• TABLE 4. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market Estimates & Forecasts by End-Use (2022-2032) (USD Million)
• TABLE 5. North America Shape Memory Alloys Market Estimates & Forecasts (2022-2032) (USD Million)
• TABLE 6. U.S. Shape Memory Alloys Market Estimates & Forecasts by Product (2022-2032) (USD Million)
• TABLE 7. Europe Shape Memory Alloys Market Estimates & Forecasts (2022-2032) (USD Million)
• TABLE 8. Asia-Pacific Shape Memory Alloys Market Estimates & Forecasts (2022-2032) (USD Million)
This list is not complete, the final report contains more than 100 tables. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

• FIGURE 1. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market, Research Methodology
• FIGURE 2. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market, Market Estimation Techniques
• FIGURE 3. Global Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
• FIGURE 4. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market, Key Trends (2022-2032)
• FIGURE 5. Global Shape Memory Alloys Market, Growth Prospects (2022-2032)
• FIGURE 6. North America Shape Memory Alloys Market Growth Trends (2022-2032)
• FIGURE 7. Europe Shape Memory Alloys Market Growth Trends (2022-2032)
This list is not complete, the final report contains more than 50 figures. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.