High Purity SiC Powder Research: CAGR of 19.6% during the forecast period

QY Research Inc. (Global Market Report Research Publisher) announces the release of 2025 latest report “High Purity SiC Powder- Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031”. Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2020-2024) and forecast calculations (2025-2031), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Wire Drawing Dies market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.

The global market for High Purity SiC Powder was estimated to be worth US$ 169 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 551 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 19.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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High Purity SiC Powder Market Summary

Silicon carbide powder was synthesized by mixing high-purity silicon powder and high-purity carbon powder in a certain proportion at a high temperature.

In the report, high-purity silicon carbide powder with the purity no less than 5N is researched.

According to the new market research report “Global High Purity SiC Powder Market Report 2025-2031”, published by QYResearch, the global High Purity SiC Powder market size is projected to reach USD 0.55 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 19.6% during the forecast period.

Figure00001. Global High Purity SiC Powder Market Size (US$ Million), 2020-2031

Above data is based on report from QYResearch: Global High Purity SiC Powder Market Report 2024-2031 (published in 2024). If you need the latest data, plaese contact QYResearch.

Figure00002. Global High Purity SiC Powder Top 14 Players Ranking and Market Share (Ranking is based on the revenue of 2024, continually updated)

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According to QYResearch Top Players Research Center, the global key manufacturers of High Purity SiC Powder include Wolfspeed, Coherent, SiCrystal, SICC, TankeBlue, Nanomakers, SK Siltron, Fiven, Shanxi Semisic Crystal, Washington Mills, etc. In 2024, the global top 10 players had a share approximately 67.0% in terms of revenue.

Figure00003. High Purity SiC Powder, Global Market Size, Split by Product Segment

Based on or includes research from QYResearch: Global High Purity SiC Powder Market Report 2024-2031.

In terms of product type, currently SHS Method is the largest segment, hold a share of 65.3%.

In terms of product application, currently SiC Wafer is the largest segment, hold a share of 78.6%.

Market Drivers:

D1: One of the most important drivers is the rapid growth in demand for SiC-based power semiconductor devices, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy systems, and industrial power supplies. Compared to traditional silicon, SiC devices offer higher voltage resistance, faster switching, and superior thermal conductivity. To manufacture these high-performance components, ultra-pure SiC substrates and epitaxial layers are essential, creating strong demand for 5N+ SiC powder used in crystal growth processes such as PVT (Physical Vapor Transport). With the global shift toward energy efficiency and electrification, this sector is expected to see sustained long-term demand growth.

D2: High-purity SiC is increasingly used in radio frequency (RF) and millimeter-wave components for 5G infrastructure, aerospace, and satellite communications. These high-frequency applications require wide bandgap materials with minimal defects, low loss, and high thermal stability—all characteristics supported by ultra-high-purity SiC substrates. As the demand for higher data throughput and more reliable communication networks grows, particularly in harsh or high-power environments, the need for ultrapure SiC powder for these electronic applications is expected to accelerate.

D3: The aerospace, defense, and nuclear energy sectors are adopting advanced SiC-based ceramics and ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) due to their lightweight, radiation resistance, and ability to withstand temperatures exceeding 1500°C. In these applications, high-purity SiC powder is required to ensure phase stability, uniform sintering, and mechanical integrity under extreme conditions. The expanding use of such materials in jet engines, hypersonic vehicles, and next-generation reactors drives steady demand for ultrapure starting powders.

D4: National governments and industry coalitions—particularly in the U.S., EU, and China—are increasingly investing in the development of domestic SiC supply chains to reduce reliance on imported critical materials. High-purity SiC powder is now viewed as a strategic input, not only for semiconductor self-sufficiency but also for defense and energy security. These policy tailwinds, including subsidies, public–private partnerships, and R&D funding, are driving new investment into purification technologies, powder production capacity, and vertical integration across the SiC value chain.

Restraint:

R1: Producing high-purity (5N and above) SiC powder requires precise control over raw material purity, reaction conditions, and post-synthesis purification techniques such as halogen refining, chemical leaching, and high-temperature recrystallization. Even minor contamination—such as metallic elements, oxygen, or boron—can degrade the electronic properties of SiC substrates and devices. These technical challenges pose significant entry barriers for new manufacturers and limit the scalability of production, especially in regions without established know-how or equipment for ultra-high-purity ceramic processing.

R2: The production of 5N and 6N grade SiC powders involves energy-intensive processes, specialized equipment (e.g., high-purity furnaces, cleanrooms), and stringent environmental controls. These factors lead to high capital expenditure (CapEx) and operating costs (OpEx), making cost competitiveness a major challenge—particularly for small and mid-sized companies. As global demand for SiC increases, producers are under pressure to scale up capacity while maintaining ultra-high purity, which is difficult without significant investment in automation and process optimization.

R3: The manufacturing process for high-purity SiC powder, especially using SHS, carbothermal, or CVD methods, generates significant emissions and solid waste. These include greenhouse gases (e.g., CO, CO₂), halogenated byproducts (e.g., Cl₂, HCl), and spent acids from purification stages. Increasing global emphasis on environmental sustainability, stricter emission limits, and hazardous material regulations can impose compliance burdens on SiC powder manufacturers, particularly in countries with tightening environmental laws. These regulations may also slow down capacity expansion or force process redesigns to reduce environmental impact.

Trend:

One of the most prominent trends in the high-purity SiC industry is the push toward vertical integration by wafer and device manufacturers. Companies such as Wolfspeed, SK Siltron, and several Chinese players (e.g., SICC, TankeBlue) are investing heavily in in-house powder synthesis and crystal growth capabilities to secure consistent, ultra-pure feedstock. This strategy reduces reliance on third-party suppliers, enhances quality control, and improves cost competitiveness across the value chain—from powder synthesis to epitaxial wafers and power modules. It also reflects growing strategic importance of SiC as a critical material for semiconductors and electrification.

Driven by the surging demand for SiC power devices in electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and renewable energy systems, manufacturers of high-purity SiC powder are aggressively expanding production capacity. New production lines, often supported by national or regional semiconductor initiatives, are being designed to support higher throughput, more automation, and tighter purity specifications. At the same time, suppliers are localizing production to improve supply chain resilience, with major expansions underway in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and China.

Sustainability is becoming a central concern in the SiC powder industry. Manufacturers are under pressure to reduce carbon emissions, manage chemical waste (especially acids and halogen gases), and improve energy efficiency across production lines. In response, many leading producers are adopting cleaner energy sources, closed-loop recycling systems, and environmentally friendly purification processes. Additionally, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for partnerships with automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor OEMs, further reinforcing sustainability as a key industry trend.

The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The High Purity SiC Powder market is segmented as below:
By Company
Nanomakers
Washington Mills
Fiven
Stanford Advanced Materials
Wolfspeed
Coherent
SK Siltron
SiCrystal
STMicroelectronics
TankeBlue
SICC
Hebei Synlight Semiconductor
Shanxi Semisic Crystal
Pacific Rundum


Segment by Type
SHS Method
Acheson Method
CVD Method
Others


Segment by Application
SiC Wafer
Ceramic
Refractory Materials
Abrasives
Others


Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the High Purity SiC Powder market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the High Purity SiC Powder report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2020-2031)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of High Purity SiC Powder manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2020-2025)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various High Purity SiC Powder market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2020-2031)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2020-2031)
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of High Purity SiC Powder in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2020-2031)
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of High Purity SiC Powder in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2020-2031)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2020-2025)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.


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Market Size: QYResearch provides High Purity SiC Powder market size analysis, including capacity, production, sales, production value, price, cost, and profit analysis. This data helps clients understand market size and development potential, and is an important reference for business development.


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