Zirconia Powders Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Hydrothermal Method Zirconia Powders and Precipitation Method Zirconia Powders) By Application (Biomaterials, Mechanical Components, Automotive, Exhaust Treatment, Wear-Resistant Products, and Special Tool), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2033

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ZIRCONIA POWDERS MARKET OVERVIEW

The global zirconia powders market size was USD 0.95 billion in 2024 and market is projected to touch USD 1.66 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period from 2025 To 2033.

A pretty cutting-edge dental restoration material is zirconia. It is a particular kind of ceramic, or more specifically, a zirconium oxide, that is more resilient than other metal alloys and has fewer sharp edges as a result of wear and tear. The two sources of zirconium that are most common are zircon and zirconium dioxide (baddeleyite). In Australia, South Africa, the United States, Russia, and Brazil, placer deposits and wind-worked sands are mined for these relatively heavy minerals.

Zirconia's resemblance to natural teeth is a significant factor to take into account when using it as a dental material, and the optical qualities of dental materials are essential when it comes to matching ceramic restorations to the appearance of teeth naturally. Zirconia ceramics, which have tint-like teeth, are used for the creation of dental restorations. For those who are allergic to metals or who want metal-free restorations, zirconia is an excellent option.

Precision ball valves (seats & balls), valves & impellors, oxygen sensors, high density grinding media, fuel cell membranes, thread guides, medical prosthetics, cutting blades, gears, metal forming, radio frequency heating susceptors, metrology components, bearings, bushes, and drive shafts are just a few applications for zirconia

COVID-19 IMPACT

Closure of Dental Clinics to Slower Market Growth

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on dental services, including canceled or postponed appointments, loss of employer-sponsored dental insurance coverage, hesitation to seek care, delayed dental care, reduced capacity upon reopening, and public aversion to visiting the dentist. All of these factors have combined to cause a significant decline in income. Due to the closure of dental offices nationwide in quarter two of 2020, either voluntarily or as a consequence of government orders to stay at home, the market for zirconia in dentistry has suffered a decline in revenue. The pandemic has had the most effect on dental clinics in Canada, where revenues have decreased significantly. These factors restrain zirconia powders market growth.

LATEST TRENDS

Substitution for Diamond Jewelry to Promote Industry Progress

Cubic zirconia has demonstrated its viability as a diamond substitute. In addition to its resilience and stunning similarity to diamonds, cubic zirconia also generates cuts not common in diamonds and possesses optical flawlessness that looks colorless to the unaided eye. Instead of being referred to as a synthetic diamond, it is called a diamond imitation since it resembles a natural diamond but doesn't have any chemical characteristics. Jewelry made of zirconia comprises cubic zirconia rings and earrings. The ability to be optically flawless makes it a less expensive substitute for diamonds in the jewelry business. The application of zirconia powders in the diamond industry boosts the zirconia powders market growth. 

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ZIRCONIA POWDERS MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

As per the type, the market is classified as follows: Hydrothermal Method Zirconia Powders and Precipitation Method Zirconia Powders. Hydrothermal method zirconia powders are the dominating segment.

By Application

Based on application, the market is segmented as follows: Biomaterials, Mechanical Components, Automotive, Exhaust Treatment, Wear-Resistant Products, and Special Tool. Application in biomaterials is the leading in the zirconia powders market share.

DRIVING FACTORS

Adoption in Dentistry to Facilitate Market Development

Zirconium dioxide is frequently used in dentistry, particularly in dental restorations including bridges, crowns, feldspar porcelain veneers, and tooth prostheses, due to its biocompatibility, good aesthetics, and strong mechanical qualities. Zirconium dioxide that has been stabilized is also utilized to create zirconium crowns that are almost permanent. Due to its favorable physical, biological, aesthetic, and corrosion-resistant qualities, zirconia has rapidly expanded in medicine and dentistry during the past ten years. Although zirconia orthopedic hip implants outperform other systems in terms of wear resistance, the catastrophic fracture is still a problem. Zirconia is a material used in dentistry to make endosseous implants, implant abutments, and all-ceramic crowns. Zirconia-based ceramic restorations have become one of the most often used restorative options as the need for aesthetically acceptable dental restorations grows. The aforementioned factors drive the zirconia powders market.

Application in the Ceramic Industry to Boost Market Growth

Zirconia powders are frequently used as the basic material for molds in foundries for Cosworth casting, investment casting, and sand casting. Additionally, it is employed as a mold coating in die casting and in refractory paints and washes since it renders other foundry sands less wettable. Zircon sand is utilized in ceramics due to its advantageous qualities, such as a high refractive index that enables opacification. Its additional advantages, such as the ability to give ceramic bodies and glass matrices increased mechanical strength, toughness, and durability, are well-known characteristics that enable it to find applications in particular areas of the ceramic industry, catering to customers who value these qualities. These efficient characteristics added to the advantages of the zirconia powders market.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Availability of Alternatives for Zirconia to Hinder Market Growth

The issues including zirconium price volatility and a lack of supply are anticipated to restrain the expansion of the zirconia powders market. In the forecast period, it is anticipated that the availability of alternatives such as silica sand, olivine sand, and chromite sand would present a challenge to the participants in the zirconia powders market. The opaque nature of zirconia crowns is a drawback that might detract from their realistic appearance.

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ZIRCONIA POWDERS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Increase in Demand to Propel Market Progress in North America

The North American region had a commanding 38.0 percent revenue share in the market for dental materials based on zirconia. It is due to the nation's considerable production and use of zirconia material. The market for ceramic restorations is expanding in North America as a result of the rise in dental disorders and the rising demand for them because of their better quality, cost-effectiveness, and biocompatibility.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Market Players Focus on New Product Launches to Strengthen Market Position

Leading players in the market are adopting various strategies to expand their presence in the market. These include R&D investments and the launch of new, technologically-advanced products in the market. Some companies are also adopting strategies such as partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to strengthen their market position.   

List of Top Zirconia Powders Companies

• DKKK (U.S.)
• Saint-Gobain (France)
• Tosoh (Japan)
• Solvay (Belgium)
• Innovnano (Portugal)
• MEL Chemicals (U.S.)
• KCM Corporation (Japan)
• Showa Denko (Japan)
• Orient Zirconic (China)
• Kingan (U.S.)
• Sinocera (China)
• Jingrui (China)

REPORT COVERAGE

The report covers overall market aspects, including the market segmentation based on its type and application. The report depicts a diverse group of participants that includes the market and the potential market leaders. Major factors that are expected to drive major growth in the market. The factors anticipated to expand the market share are also included in the report to offer market insights. The estimated growth of the market in the forecast period is also included in the report. The regional analysis is completed to explain the region's dominance in the global market. The factors hindering the growth of the market are discussed in detail. The SWOT analysis of the market is depicted in the report. It contains all-inclusive market details.