Aluminum Silicon Carbide Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis, By Application (Semiconductor, Aerospace, Automotive, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

The display segment primarily drives the aluminium silicon carbide (AlSiC) market. The AISiC composite material has various applications across different industries and displays play a significant role in enhancing their usability and performance. AlSiC displays find extensive use in electronics and semiconductor applications. They are utilized in electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and monitors. The lightweight nature of AlSiC makes it an ideal material for displays, offering improved heat dissipation properties, which is crucial for high-performance electronic devices.

The communication devices segment also drives the aluminium silicon carbide market. The application of communication devices in the aluminium silicon carbide market is crucial for various industries where high thermal conductivity, lightweight, and electrical insulation properties are essential. AlSiC is widely used in RF communication systems such as satellite communication systems, radar systems, and cellular base stations. Its high thermal conductivity allows for efficient heat dissipation, ensuring the reliability and longevity of sensitive electronic components.  

• The Odisha state government approved RIR Power Electronics Ltd’s Rs 510 crore (USD 61.24 million) investment proposal to build silicon carbide devices on November 1, 2023. This investment is set to bolster India’s domestic manufacturing capabilities in these vital sectors. The manufacturing facility is to be located in Info-Valley, Khurda district, Odisha.

In telecommunication, AlSiC is used for manufacturing components such as electronic packages, microwave modules, and base station heat sinks. Its superior thermal management properties ensure reliable operations for high-frequency electronic devices by dissipating heat efficiently and maintaining stable operating temperatures, thereby enhancing the overall performance and longevity of telecommunication equipment.  

By region, the major aluminium silicon carbide market consumers are China, Japan, and India in Asia Pacific; the U.S. and Canada in North America; Germany and France in Europe; and Saudi Arabia and UAE in the Middle East.

• In 2022, North America dominated the aluminium silicon carbide market with approximately 45% of the global market share.
• By value, the total semiconductor production in Taiwan was USD 147 billion in 2022.
• China’s total semiconductor export in year 2021 was USD 6.02 billion.

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Key Market Trends

• The Regulatory Scenario of Aluminum Silicon Carbide Market
• Key Developments in the Aluminum Silicon Carbide Market
• Latest Technological Advancement
• Impact of COVID-19 on the Aluminum Silicon Carbide Market

Segmentation

Analysis by Application

By application, the semiconductor segment holds a significant share of the global aluminium silicon carbide market.

• Semiconductors play a crucial role in various applications within the aluminium silicon carbide market. AlSiC composites are widely used in power electronics devices due to their excellent thermal conductivity and coefficient of thermal expansion matching that of silicon chips. Semiconductors such as silicon carbide are used in these devices for their high breakdown voltage, low resistance, and high-temperature operation capability. They are employed in power modules for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial motor drives.
• In addition, AlSiC packages with semiconductor components are utilized in high-temperature environments, such as aerospace and automotive engine compartments. Semiconductor devices capable of operating at high temperatures, such as SiC-based transistors and diodes, enable electronics to function reliably under extreme conditions.

Regional Analysis

The Asia Pacific region holds a considerable share of the aluminium silicon carbide market. The region is witnessing rapid industrialization and urbanization, leading to a surge in automotive production. AlSiC is widely used in automotive components such as brake disks, engine blocks, and pistons due to its lightweight nature and high thermal conductivity. The increasing demand for lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions is driving the adoption of AlSiC in the automotive industry. Additionally, the electronics industry in the Asia Pacific region, known for its rapid growth and innovation, demands materials that can withstand the challenges of miniaturization while improving performance. AlSiC's excellent thermal management properties make it highly sought after for use in semiconductor devices, LED lights, and electronic packaging.

Global Semiconductor Sales, By Region, 2022

• Americas - USD 142 Billion
• Europe - USD 53 Billion
• Japan - USD 48 Billion
• China - USD 185 Billion
• Rest of the World – USD 155 Billion

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of key players such as Denka, CPS Technologies, Materion, DWA Aluminum Composites, Japan Fine Ceramics, Sumitomo Electric, Ceramtec, Ferrotec, Advanced Cooling Technologies and Thermal Transfer Composites.

Key Industry Developments

In May 2020, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. developed a SiC 150mm diameter single crystal substrate CrystEra for power devices. It would be used in the production of Sumitomo SiC epitaxial wafer EpiEraTM starting in the second half of the fiscal 2020.