The global US ruthenium market size was USD 566.5 million in 2022. The market is projected to grow from USD 582.4 million in 2023 to USD 819.2 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period.

US ruthenium (RU), one of the rarest metals, with atomic number 44 and is typically found in platinum ores. It is mostly hard, with high resistance to corrosion and oxidation. It is made commercially as a byproduct of nickel and platinum refining. The demand for this metal is mainly associated with its application such as producing electrical contacts and hard drive disks, catalysts in multiple chemical reactions, and cancer agents for MRI imaging. Fortune Business Insights presents this information in its report titled "US ruthenium Market Size, Share, Growth and Forecast, 2024-2030."  

Segments:

Dry Segment to Hold Dominate due to Increasing Electronic Industry & Electrochemical Consumption

Based on type, the market is segmented into liquid and dry. The dry segment dominated the market share in 2022. The dry segment's growth is credited to the rising electronic industry and electrochemical consumption. As a result, its consumption is growing rapidly in chip resistors and electrical contacts.

Electronics and Electrical Segment to be Dominant due to its Beneficial Characteristics

According to application, the market is segmented into electrical and electronics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and others. The electrical and electronics segment held the highest share of the market. In this segment, US ruthenium was most consumed in electrochemical and electrical applications such as chip resistors and supercapacitors.

Report Coverage:

The report offers:

• Major growth drivers, restraining factors, opportunities, and potential challenges for the market.
• Comprehensive insights into the regional developments.
• List of major industry players.
• Key strategies adopted by the market players.
• Latest industry developments such as product launches, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.

Drivers & Restraints:

Rising Demand in the Chemical Industry to Boost the Market Growth

The rising consumption in the chemical industry is anticipated to fuel market growth in the coming years. The characteristics of US ruthenium include improving wear and corrosion resistance coupled with driving electrical surface ductility and conductivity to the substrate and enhancing the aesthetics of the underlying substrates. This makes the metal a sustainable choice in the chemical industry.

Direct exposure to Ru compounds can cause strong stains on the skin and ingested US ruthenium is retained strongly in bones, which restrain the market growth.

Source- https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/u-s-ruthenium-market-109109 

Regional Insights:

Asia Pacific Dominated the Market Due to Increase in Metal for Hard Disk Drivers

Asia Pacific dominated the US ruthenium market share in 2022. It is a thin-film material for manufacturing magnetic read heads for Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). HDDs play a key role in the data storage market and are projected to drive market growth.

North America’s high demand for the product is associated with rapid growth in the electronics industry. There is rising consumption of Ru-based thin film microelectronics as the metals could be easily patterned.

The demand in Europe is mainly propelled by the catalytic converter, which plays a key role in the automobile industry. The outbreak of Russia-Ukraine war in this region expanded several trade constraints in the region.

Competitive Landscape:

Market Players Focus on New Product Launches to Strengthen Market Position

Leading companies in the market are competing to increase their market share by providing solutions that are specific to particular sectors. These players strategically work with and take over local rivals to gain a solid regional footing. These companies prioritize developing innovative products and effective marketing strategies to capture a larger market share. The growing volume of international trade is projected to present lucrative opportunities for market players.

Key Industry Development:

• October 2022: Heraeus developed a Ru-based precious metal catalyst that ensures the efficient formation of DFF from 5-HMF.

List of Key Players Profiled in the Report:

American Elements (U.S.), Anglo American (U.K.), Heraeus (Germany), Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (South Africa), Johnson Matthey (U.K.), KaiDa Technology Limited (China), LobaChemie Pvt. Ltd. (India), Sibanye-Stillwater (South Africa), Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd. (India), Umicore N.V. (Belgium), TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan), FURUYA METAL Co., Ltd. (Japan), ISHIFUKU Metal Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan), Colonial Metals, Inc. (U.S.)