Market Overview:

Global Superconducting Wire Market was valued at approximately USD 1300 Million in 2023. Over the course of the forecast period (2024–2031), it is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%, reaching a valuation of USD 2706.65 Million by 2031.

The primary drivers of the superconducting wire market are the increasing preference for superconducting wire over ordinary wires and the rise in offshore wind projects that use superconducting technologies. With a more modest frame improvement than typical wire configurations, superconductivity has been shown to reduce energy misfortunes by transmitting large amounts of energy over long distances. Superconductors also lack electromagnetic interference or the capital expenditures needed to build overhead transmission networks, unlike ordinary wires, because high-temperature superconductivity wires can be installed on or below ground. To help to reduce energy and financial losses associated with influence transfer via conventional lines, nations are seeking to modernize their power transmission infrastructure with superconducting links. Furthermore, it is expected that the increased field strength of low-temperature superconducting materials in NMR and MRI systems will improve image clarity when compared to their traditional equivalents.

The demand for quick, open, energy-efficient modes of transportation has grown significantly along with the population. Many projects have been started all over the world to research and create superconducting wires for different applications. Currently, high-temperature superconductors, such as yttrium barium copper oxide (YBCO), have more significant advantages over copper and aluminum, such as zero power scattering and greater most extreme current densities.

However, superconducting wire has a number of drawbacks, including the expense of cooling the wires to superconductivity temperatures, quenching issues, and the expense of building and materializing the wire. When large magnetic field effects are required, superconducting wire is frequently used as superconducting magnets in scientific and medical equipment. First Generation (1G HTS) and Second Generation (2G HTS) are the two main production methods for high temperature superconductors, one form of superconducting wire made primarily of ceramic materials. Increased supply chain disruption has resulted from countrywide lockdowns that have made it harder for markets to function. Due to production and delivery delays, facilities are suffering financial losses. Moreover, there has been less speculation due to the epidemic, which affects market growth.

Market Drivers-

Growing Demand for Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Power Transmission

• The growing need for sustainable power transmission methods and energy efficiency. When cooled to cold temperatures, superconducting wires provide almost no electrical resistance, allowing for the effective transfer of electricity with low losses. Because of this characteristic, superconducting cables are perfect for uses involving the production, transmission, and distribution of power, where lowering energy losses and boosting grid effectiveness are critical. Superconducting wires enable the transmission of higher power loads over greater distances without appreciable losses. The need for superconducting wires, a crucial enabling technology for effective electricity transmission, is predicted to rise as governments & utilities throughout the world prioritize the shift to cleaner and more environmentally friendly energies.

Advancements in Material Science and Manufacturing Technologies

• The ongoing developments in industrial technology and material science. To create superconducting materials with greater mechanical qualities and endurance, as well as higher temperatures that are critical (Tc), critical current densities (Jc), and engineering current densities (Je), researchers and producers are always coming up with new ideas. The production of superconducting wires having enhanced performance characteristics, like greater operational reliability, more power handling abilities, and also higher efficiency, is made possible by these advancements. Additionally, the product's industrial scalability and reasonably priced superconducting wire technology are made possible by continuous advancements in wire production procedures, such as powder-in-tube (PIT) & ex-situ processing methods. This will support superconducting wire market growth on a global scale.

Market Trends-

Rapid Growth in High-Field Magnet Applications

• The rapid growth of high-field magnet applications in several sectors of the economy. Superconducting magnets, for instance, are essential parts of nuclear magnetic resonance, or NMR, spectrometers, particle accelerators, magnetic separation systems, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment. The enhancements in materials science, healthcare diagnosis, and scientific exploration—all of which need for ever-stronger and more dependable magnetic fields—are what are driving the market for high-field magnets. Consequently, in order to facilitate the development of contemporary high-field magnet systems, there is an increasing need for superconducting wires with greater critical current densities (Jc) & engineering current densities (Je). The development of this pattern is expected to drive investment and innovation in superconducting wire technologies intended for high-field magnetic applications, hence driving the superconducting wire market globally.

Expansion of Superconducting Power Transmission Projects

• The growth of superconducting transmission of electricity initiatives for integration of renewable energy sources and system upgrading. Because of their extremely low electrical resistance, superconducting power cables make it possible to transmit heavy loads of electricity across great distances with little loss of efficiency. Utilities can modernize outdated infrastructure, increase grid resilience, and incorporate renewable energy sources like offshore wind farms & solar power plants into the current grid infrastructure by implementing superconducting power transmission projects. Moreover, subsurface or underwater transmission is made possible by superconducting power cables, which minimizes environmental effect and improves grid dependability by eliminating the need for rights-of-way. Superconducting wires for electrical transmission applications are likely to become more in demand as governments and utilities throughout the world emphasize expenditures in renewable energy and upgrades to the grid projects.

Market Restraining Factors-

Lacking Technical Understanding Concerning Superconducting Technology

• Conventional wires are the material used for the majority of power lines globally. For the pipes to reach the required costs and economies of scale, ongoing research and development are still in progress. Regarding the market, they are not very interested. Also, the energy industry is deficient in technical know-how and maintenance proficiency related to overvoltage technology. Many governments and private companies are reluctant to invest in and implement this technology because of the aforementioned reasons, which is slowing down market demand. In fact, the majority of applications—such as high-field magnets and generators, fusion reactors, rocket propulsion, wind turbine generators, and maglev—remain in the early stages of product development while significant efforts are being made to discover new superconducting materials. They are less confident because they have never used superconducting wires.

Report Coverage:

The report will cover the qualitative and quantitative data on the global Superconducting Wire Market. The qualitative data includes latest trends, market players analysis, market drivers, market opportunity, and many others. Also, the report quantitative data includes market size for every region, country, and segments according to your requirements. We can also provide customize report in every industry vertical.

Report Scope and Segmentations:

Market Players Analysis:

• Fujikura Ltd.
• Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.
• Superconductor Technologies Inc.
• American Superconductor
• Sumitomo Electric Industries
• Superox
• Theva Dunnschichttechnik GmbH
• Japan Superconductor
• Fuji Electric
• ASG Superconductors SpA
• Bruker Corporation
• California Fine Wire Co.
• Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.
• Cutting Edge Superconductors, Inc.
• Eaton Corporation PLC
• Epoch Wires Ltd.
• Firmetal Group Fujikura Ltd.

Key Industry Developments:

• In December 2023, A multi-year sales deal has been signed by Bruker Energy & Supercon Solutions and RI to supply technology by December 2022 for fusion projects in Europe and Asia. The Asian Tokamak Fusion project will benefit from the utilization of Bruker BEST division's high capacity RRP superconductor products.
• In January 2023, the completion of America Superconducting's HTS-based dock defense system for the USS the Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28), an infantry transport dock dock of the San Antonio class, was announced in January 2023.

Market Segmentation Insights:

The market scope is segmented because of by Type, by Application.

By Type

• Low-temperatur superconductor (LTS)
• Medium-temperature superconductor (MTS)
• High-temperature superconductor (HTS)

By 2022, high temperatures will dominate the market and generate 55% (or US$0.6 billion) of income because they have higher current maximum densities and energy losses than copper and aluminum. Moreover, it says that although the efficiency of superconducting magnets rises with their amount, the total cost of cryogenics remains unchanged.

The low temperature segment is critical to the superconducting wire industry because it allows the use of superconductivity technology in applications that range from power systems to healthcare. Research in this area has shown that breakthroughs in cryogenic technology and new superconducting materials are the main forces behind innovation.

By Application

• Niobium-Titanium
• Niobium-Tin
• Magnesium Diboride
• Bismuth Strontium Calcium Copper Oxide
• Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide
• Others

The renewable energy category is expected to hold the largest market share during the projection period. It can be linked to the world's rapid urbanization, the growth of smart city development projects, and the expanding use of surplus wires for efficient standardization and rigorous government regulations that lead to efficient energy generation and distribution.

The rising use of superconductors & magnets in MRI scanners is projected to fuel the medical devices segment's applications, which are expected to develop quickly during the projection period. In addition, these gadgets can be used for a number of other purposes, like powering particle accelerators in cancer treatments.

Regional Snapshots:

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, ASEAN, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, Africa)

By region, Insights into the markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world are provided by the study. The Asia-Pacific superconducting wire market is expected to grow at a high rate during the projected period. This is due to a variety of developments in conductor wire in recent years, including widespread announcements, the launch of new products, and acquisitions, primarily in Asia-Pacific. Moreover, China holds a dominant market share for superconducting wire. Asia-Pacific region is becoming more industrialized and urbanized at a rapid pace, especially in countries like South Korea, Japan, and China. This makes innovative solutions—like high-permeability pipelines—needed in the energy, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Japan and South Korea are two countries known for being innovators in contemporary industrial technology. They are essential to the manufacturing of high-strength cables, which boosts the market's expansion and global supply.

North America's superconducting wire market is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate in the world over the course of the forecast period due to the region's major players, a rise in superconductivity-related research, and the quick advancement of superconducting technology. Since the beginning, the North American region has been quite active in superconductivity and has been working to improve this technology to make it more useful. The United States and North America together constitute a major hub for superconducting material research and technical innovation. The development of supercharged wire technology can be attributed to the presence of numerous top research institutions and businesses in North America.

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North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Switzerland
• Belgium
• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Spain
• Sweden
• Netherland
• Turkey
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Australia
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Japan
• China
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Rest Of APAC

Latin America

• Mexico
• Argentina
• Peru
• Colombia
• Brazil
• Rest of South America

Middle East and Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest Of MEA

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Research Scope of the Market:

• Historic year: 2019-2022
• Base year: 2023
• Forecast: 2024 to 2031
• Representation of Market revenue in USD Million