THE CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK OF THE BONDED NEODYMIUM MAGNET INDUSTRY

摘要

1. The market for isotropic NdFeB magnetic powder in 2003 is estimated at 3,600 MT and is expected to grow to over 7,000 MT by 2008. 2. Japanese companies remain the dominant manufacturers of bonded Nd magnets but their share of the market is slowly declining and much of their production has moved to China and SE Asian countries. 3. Domestic Chinese companies are expected to become major producers of both magnetic powder and bonded magnets in the future. The entry of Chinese companies into the market in the last several years has greatly increased competition, which has resulted in significant decrease in the price of magnets and overall industry revenue.. 4. The principle market for bonded Nd bonded magnets remains computer peripherals, with over 48% of the total market. 5. The area of largest future growth is expected to be HDD for non-PC applications, primarily for consumer electronic applications, but also for automotive, aircraft and home appliance products.