Market Size, Share, and Growth of Expandable Microspheres


Small spherical particles are known as microspheres or microparticles. These particles’ sizes range from 1 to 1000 micrometers. Free-flowing powders comprised of proteins or biodegradable synthetic polymers are referred to as microspheres. They have improved processing, heat resistance, chemical resistance, and thermal stability. There are several different microspheres, including bioadhesive (adhesives), magnetic, PMMA, radioactive, floating, polymeric, synthetic polymer, and synthetic polymer microspheres (synthetic materials).

In 2021, the market for microspheres was worth USD 6.73 billion, and it will reach USD 13.58 billion, growing at a 9.2% CAGR during the forecast period. 

The demand for microspheres is driven by factors including the rising use of microspheres in construction composites, advancements in medical technology, an increase in implant procedures, and enhanced patient compliance and convenience.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

The main drivers of the market’s expansion are the booming pharmaceutical and medical sectors and the rising need for cutting-edge drug delivery systems. Along with the advancement of biopharmaceuticals, microspheres are also gaining popularity for radioembolization to treat liver cancer and bone tissue engineering. They are used in the oil and gas sector for drilling fluid torque control and drilling machine mud lubricity. Also, factors including rising consumer spending power, a rise in biotechnology and life sciences research and development, and the prevalence of lifestyle disorders are all encouraging market expansion.

Restraints

The necessity of significant prices for development and research objectives is restraining market growth. Also, market expansion can be limited by weak control over maintaining the quality standard in various economies.

Opportunity 

Numerous prospects could boost market expansion in the years to come. The Microspheres Market will especially benefit from substantial strategic moves made by the key players, such as mergers, acquisitions, and technological advancement. In addition, the expansion of the car and building industries in nations like China and India will present several growth prospects in the years to come.

Market Segmentation 

By Product Type

The hollow segment held a significant position in the market with revenue of nearly USD 9.54 billion at a 10.95% CAGR. It is due to their density, absorption, and low crush strength. It is becoming more popular for use in a range of industries, such as automotive coatings, aerospace compounds, insulating coatings, dielectric materials, traditional fillers, and biomedical uses.

By Raw Materials

With a CAGR of 10.95% in 2020, the glass category held the greatest market share of USD 6.80 billion. The rise in demand from high-value industries like automotive, microscopy, biomedicine, high-tech equipment, specialty, and life sciences is fueling the segment’s overall expansion due to its tight tolerances. 

By Application 

With a market share of USD 5.69 billion and a CAGR of 10.84 percent in 2020, the medical category was the market leader. This is a result of its use of microspheres as a drug delivery technology, versatility in drug encapsulation, excellent bioavailability, and biocompatibility. They are also employed in the development and testing of medical gadgets. Along with regulated opacity, particle size distribution, fluorescence, electrostatic charge, and specific gravity period, they come in a variety of colors.

Regional Overview 

In 2020, North America ruled the market with a revenue of USD 5.24 billion at a 7.40% CAGR due to the expansion of domestic competitors and local manufacturing. The increasing need for innovation and modernization in the industries of automation, medicine, cosmetics, and aerospace will support market expansion in North America.

Also, the United States will expand at a rapid rate with USD 17.55 billion in microsphere income in 2020. This is due to the availability of accessible healthcare resources and the expanding building industry. 

Key Players 

  • Givaudan and Merit Medical Systems
  • Eko Export
  • PoluMicrospheres
  • The Kish Company
  • SINOSTEEL MAANSHAN NEW MATERIAK TECHNOLOGY
  • Signmund Lindner GmbH
  • The Cary Company
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Akzo Nobel N.V.
  • Potters Industries LLC
  • Kureha Corporation
  • Sirtex Medical
  • Trelleborg Applied Technologies
  • Merit Medical System
  • Momentive
  • Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co. Ltd
  • Co-Sci Corporation
  • Bangs Laboratories
  • Luminex Corporation
  • Chase Corporation 
  • Cospheric LLC
  • 3M
  • Nouryon

In 2021, the market for microspheres was worth USD 6.73 billion, and it will reach USD 13.58 billion, growing at a 9.2% CAGR during the forecast period. Market expansion is drive by rising construction investment as a result of urbanization, population expansion, and government infrastructure plans. Furthermore, the market is expand by the rapid development of the transportation, water, energy, social, healthcare, educational. And government infrastructure, as well as the natural resources and defense sectors.

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Muteeb Asim

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