Nickel Foam Market Research Report 2025

Nickel Foam Market Research Report 2025

Nickel Foam Market Research Report 2025

Explore the Nickel Foam Market Report 2025 covering market size, growth trends, key drivers, challenges, competitive landscape, and future forecast.

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Date: 12-2025

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Global Nickel Foam Market Report (2025–2035)

Market Outlook

Chem Reports projects that the Global Nickel Foam Market, valued at USD xxxx million in 2025, is expected to reach USD xxxx million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period.

Nickel foam is a lightweight, porous metal material widely used in Ni-MH and Ni-CD batteries, as well as in energy storage, catalysis, and filtration applications. Its high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength make it a critical material for next-generation energy and industrial technologies.

The 2025 report provides an extensive analysis of market development drivers, trends, flows, and size dynamics. It evaluates historical and current market values to forecast potential trajectories through 2035.

The study integrates both primary and secondary research, covering:

  • Government policies and industrial regulations
  • Competitive landscape and industry positioning
  • Technological innovation in porous metals and battery components
  • Market trends in energy storage and advanced materials
  • Progress in related industries influencing adoption

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak in late 2019 disrupted global supply chains and industrial activity. In 2020, the Nickel Foam market was significantly affected by:

  • Declines in automotive and electronics demand due to lockdowns
  • Supply chain interruptions for nickel feedstocks and processing equipment
  • Shifts in demand toward resilient energy storage and battery applications

Despite short-term challenges, the pandemic accelerated innovation in battery technologies and renewable energy systems, positioning nickel foam for long-term growth.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Continuous Band-Shaped Nickel Foam
  • High-Intensity and Ultra-Intense Binding Force Nickel Foam

By Application

  • Ni-MH Batteries
  • Ni-CD Batteries
  • Others (fuel cells, filtration, catalysis)

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico – strong demand in energy storage and advanced battery technologies.
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain – focus on sustainable energy and regulatory compliance.
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia – fastest-growing region, driven by EV adoption and battery manufacturing hubs.
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina – moderate growth in industrial and energy applications.
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa – emerging demand in renewable energy and industrial sectors.

Competitive Landscape

Leading companies shaping the global market include:

  • Sumitomo Electric
  • Vale
  • Corun
  • HGP
  • Heze Tianyu Technology
  • Marketech
  • Nanoshel
  • Novamet Specialty Products

These players are actively investing in R&D, advanced foam processing technologies, and strategic collaborations to strengthen their market presence and meet growing demand for nickel foam in batteries and energy storage applications.

Porter’s Five Forces

  1. Competitive Rivalry – High
    • Strong competition among global leaders such as Sumitomo Electric and Vale.
    • Continuous innovation in foam processing and battery integration.
  2. Threat of New Entrants – Moderate
    • High capital investment and technical expertise required.
    • Regional manufacturers may enter niche markets.
  3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
    • Dependence on nickel feedstocks and specialized processing equipment.
    • Limited supplier base increases vulnerability.
  4. Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
    • Battery manufacturers demand cost efficiency and performance guarantees.
    • Buyers can switch to alternative porous materials if pricing is unfavorable.
  5. Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
  • Alternatives include copper foam, graphene-based materials, and other porous metals.
  • Adoption depends on cost, performance, and sustainability.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • High conductivity and corrosion resistance.
  • Critical role in Ni-MH and Ni-CD batteries.
  • Established global players with advanced R&D capabilities.

Weaknesses

  • High production costs compared to conventional materials.
  • Dependence on nickel supply chains.
  • Limited awareness outside specialized industries.

Opportunities

  • Rising demand for EV batteries and renewable energy storage.
  • Expansion in Asia-Pacific driven by manufacturing growth.
  • Integration with advanced energy and filtration technologies.

Threats

  • Intense competition among global and regional players.
  • Substitution risk from alternative porous materials.
  • Regulatory uncertainties and environmental restrictions.

Trend Analysis

  • Growth in EV and renewable energy storage applications.
  • Increased demand for advanced battery components.
  • Expansion of porous metal applications in catalysis and filtration.
  • Technological innovation in foam processing and recycling.
  • Strategic collaborations among global energy and materials companies.

Drivers and Challenges

Drivers

  • Rising demand for energy storage and EV batteries.
  • Technological advancements in porous metal processing.
  • Growth in renewable energy and industrial applications.
  • Government support for sustainable energy technologies.

Challenges

  • High production and raw material costs.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities for nickel feedstocks.
  • Competition from alternative porous materials.
  • Regulatory restrictions due to environmental concerns.

Value Chain Analysis

Upstream (Inputs)

  • Raw materials: nickel feedstocks.
  • Technology: foam processing, plating, and surface finishing.

Midstream (Production and Processing)

  • Manufacturing of continuous band-shaped and high-intensity nickel foams.
  • Quality assurance, durability testing, and regulatory compliance.

Downstream (Applications and Distribution)

  • Battery manufacturers, energy storage companies, and industrial users.
  • Distribution via global materials suppliers and regional manufacturers.
  • End-users: industries requiring conductive, durable, and porous materials.

 

1. Market Overview of Nickel Foam
    1.1 Nickel Foam Market Overview
        1.1.1 Nickel Foam Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 Nickel Foam Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 Nickel Foam Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 Nickel Foam Forecasted Market Size by Regions
    1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
        1.5.1 North America
        1.5.2 East Asia
        1.5.3 Europe
        1.5.4 South Asia
        1.5.5 Southeast Asia
        1.5.6 Middle East
        1.5.7 Africa
        1.5.8 Oceania
        1.5.9 South America
        1.5.10 Rest of the World
    1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
        1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth,  Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Nickel Foam Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global Nickel Foam Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global Nickel Foam Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 Continuous Band-Shaped Nickel Foam
    2.4 High-Intensity and Ultra-Intense Binding Force Nickel Foam
3. Covid-19 Impact Nickel Foam Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global Nickel Foam Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global Nickel Foam Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Ni-Mh Batteries
    3.4 NI-CD Batteries
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global Nickel Foam Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global Nickel Foam Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global Nickel Foam Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Nickel Foam Business
    5.1 Sumitomo Electric
        5.1.1 Sumitomo Electric Company Profile
        5.1.2 Sumitomo Electric Nickel Foam Product Specification
        5.1.3 Sumitomo Electric Nickel Foam Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Vale
        5.2.1 Vale Company Profile
        5.2.2 Vale Nickel Foam Product Specification
        5.2.3 Vale Nickel Foam Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 Corun
        5.3.1 Corun Company Profile
        5.3.2 Corun Nickel Foam Product Specification
        5.3.3 Corun Nickel Foam Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 HGP
        5.4.1 HGP Company Profile
        5.4.2 HGP Nickel Foam Product Specification
        5.4.3 HGP Nickel Foam Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 Heze Tianyu Technology
        5.5.1 Heze Tianyu Technology Company Profile
        5.5.2 Heze Tianyu Technology Nickel Foam Product Specification
        5.5.3 Heze Tianyu Technology Nickel Foam Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 Marketech
        5.6.1 Marketech Company Profile
        5.6.2 Marketech Nickel Foam Product Specification
        5.6.3 Marketech Nickel Foam Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 Nanoshel
        5.7.1 Nanoshel Company Profile
        5.7.2 Nanoshel Nickel Foam Product Specification
        5.7.3 Nanoshel Nickel Foam Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 Novamet Specialty Products
        5.8.1 Novamet Specialty Products Company Profile
        5.8.2 Novamet Specialty Products Nickel Foam Product Specification
        5.8.3 Novamet Specialty Products Nickel Foam Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America Nickel Foam Market Size
    6.2 North America Nickel Foam Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America Nickel Foam Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America Nickel Foam Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia Nickel Foam Market Size
    7.2 East Asia Nickel Foam Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia Nickel Foam Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia Nickel Foam Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe Nickel Foam Market Size
    8.2 Europe Nickel Foam Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe Nickel Foam Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe Nickel Foam Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia Nickel Foam Market Size
    9.2 South Asia Nickel Foam Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia Nickel Foam Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia Nickel Foam Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia Nickel Foam Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia Nickel Foam Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia Nickel Foam Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia Nickel Foam Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East Nickel Foam Market Size
    11.2 Middle East Nickel Foam Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East Nickel Foam Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East Nickel Foam Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa Nickel Foam Market Size
    12.2 Africa Nickel Foam Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa Nickel Foam Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa Nickel Foam Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania Nickel Foam Market Size
    13.2 Oceania Nickel Foam Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania Nickel Foam Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania Nickel Foam Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America Nickel Foam Market Size
    14.2 South America Nickel Foam Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America Nickel Foam Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America Nickel Foam Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World Nickel Foam Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World Nickel Foam Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World Nickel Foam Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World Nickel Foam Market Size by Application
16 Nickel Foam Market Dynamics
    16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
    16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
    16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
    16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
    18.1 Research Methodology
        18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        18.1.2 Data Source
    18.2 Disclaimer

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Continuous Band-Shaped Nickel Foam
  • High-Intensity and Ultra-Intense Binding Force Nickel Foam

By Application

  • Ni-MH Batteries
  • Ni-CD Batteries
  • Others (fuel cells, filtration, catalysis)

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico – strong demand in energy storage and advanced battery technologies.
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain – focus on sustainable energy and regulatory compliance.
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia – fastest-growing region, driven by EV adoption and battery manufacturing hubs.
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina – moderate growth in industrial and energy applications.
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa – emerging demand in renewable energy and industrial sectors.

Competitive Landscape

Leading companies shaping the global market include:

  • Sumitomo Electric
  • Vale
  • Corun
  • HGP
  • Heze Tianyu Technology
  • Marketech
  • Nanoshel
  • Novamet Specialty Products

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