Nickel Target Market Research Report 2025

Nickel Target Market Research Report 2025

Nickel Target Market Research Report 2025

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

Pages: 230

Format: PDF

Date: 12-2025

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Global Nickel Target Market Report (2025–2035)

Market Outlook

Chem Reports projects that the Global Nickel Target 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 targets are critical materials used in sputtering processes for thin-film deposition, widely applied in microelectronics, monitors, data storage devices, and other advanced technologies. Rising demand for semiconductors, consumer electronics, and high-performance coatings is driving market growth.

Market Overview

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 sputtering and thin-film deposition
  • Market trends in electronics, storage, and microfabrication
  • Progress in related industries influencing adoption

Impact of COVID-19

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

  • Declines in consumer electronics and semiconductor demand due to lockdowns
  • Supply chain interruptions for raw materials and sputtering equipment
  • Shifts in demand toward resilient data storage and telecommunications applications

Despite short-term challenges, the pandemic accelerated innovation in microelectronics and advanced coatings, positioning nickel targets for long-term growth.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Plane Target
  • Rotating Target

By Application

  • Microelectronics
  • Monitor
  • Storage
  • Others (telecommunications, optical devices, specialty coatings)

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico – strong demand in semiconductor and data storage industries.
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain – focus on advanced electronics and regulatory compliance.
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia – fastest-growing region, driven by semiconductor manufacturing and consumer electronics.
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina – moderate growth in industrial electronics.
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa – emerging demand in telecommunications and industrial sectors.

Competitive Landscape

Leading companies shaping the global market include:

  • Lesker
  • SAM
  • Nexteck
  • ZNXC
  • Beijing Guanli
  • Lida Optical and Electronic
  • TYR

These players are actively investing in R&D, sputtering technologies, and strategic collaborations to strengthen their market presence and meet growing demand for nickel targets across multiple industries.

Porter’s Five Forces

  1. Competitive Rivalry – High
    • Strong competition among global leaders such as Lesker and SAM.
    • Continuous innovation in sputtering and deposition technologies.
  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 precision manufacturing.
    • Limited supplier base increases vulnerability.
  4. Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
    • Electronics and semiconductor companies demand cost efficiency and performance guarantees.
    • Buyers can switch to alternative target materials if pricing is unfavorable.
  5. Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
  • Alternatives include cobalt, titanium, and other sputtering targets.
  • Adoption depends on cost, performance, and sustainability.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Critical role in thin-film deposition for electronics.
  • Wide application across semiconductors, storage, and monitors.
  • Established global players with advanced R&D capabilities.

Weaknesses

  • High production costs compared to conventional targets.
  • Dependence on nickel supply chains.
  • Regulatory scrutiny due to environmental concerns in mining and processing.

Opportunities

  • Rising demand for semiconductors and consumer electronics.
  • Expansion in Asia-Pacific driven by manufacturing growth.
  • Integration with advanced sputtering and coating technologies.

Threats

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

Trend Analysis

  • Growth in semiconductor and microelectronics applications.
  • Increased demand for data storage and monitor technologies.
  • Expansion of sustainable sputtering and recycling technologies.
  • Technological innovation in rotating and plane target designs.
  • Strategic collaborations among global electronics and materials companies.

Drivers and Challenges

Drivers

  • Rising demand for semiconductors and advanced electronics.
  • Technological advancements in sputtering and thin-film deposition.
  • Growth in data storage and telecommunications industries.
  • Government support for advanced manufacturing.

Challenges

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

Value Chain Analysis

Upstream (Inputs)

  • Raw materials: nickel feedstocks.
  • Technology: sputtering, target fabrication, and surface finishing.

Midstream (Production and Processing)

  • Manufacturing of plane and rotating nickel targets.
  • Quality assurance, durability testing, and regulatory compliance.

Downstream (Applications and Distribution)

  • Semiconductor, electronics, monitor, and storage industries.
  • Distribution via global materials suppliers and regional manufacturers.
  • End-users: industries requiring thin-film deposition for advanced devices.

 

1. Market Overview of Nickel Target
    1.1 Nickel Target Market Overview
        1.1.1 Nickel Target Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 Nickel Target Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 Nickel Target Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 Nickel Target 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 Target Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global Nickel Target Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global Nickel Target Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 Plane Target
    2.4 Rotating Target
3. Covid-19 Impact Nickel Target Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global Nickel Target Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global Nickel Target Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Microelectronics
    3.4 Monitor
    3.5 Storage
    3.6 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global Nickel Target Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global Nickel Target Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global Nickel Target Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Nickel Target Business
    5.1 Lesker
        5.1.1 Lesker Company Profile
        5.1.2 Lesker Nickel Target Product Specification
        5.1.3 Lesker Nickel Target Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 SAM
        5.2.1 SAM Company Profile
        5.2.2 SAM Nickel Target Product Specification
        5.2.3 SAM Nickel Target Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 Nexteck
        5.3.1 Nexteck Company Profile
        5.3.2 Nexteck Nickel Target Product Specification
        5.3.3 Nexteck Nickel Target Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 ZNXC
        5.4.1 ZNXC Company Profile
        5.4.2 ZNXC Nickel Target Product Specification
        5.4.3 ZNXC Nickel Target Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 Beijing Guanli
        5.5.1 Beijing Guanli Company Profile
        5.5.2 Beijing Guanli Nickel Target Product Specification
        5.5.3 Beijing Guanli Nickel Target Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 Lida Optical and Electronic
        5.6.1 Lida Optical and Electronic Company Profile
        5.6.2 Lida Optical and Electronic Nickel Target Product Specification
        5.6.3 Lida Optical and Electronic Nickel Target Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 TYR
        5.7.1 TYR Company Profile
        5.7.2 TYR Nickel Target Product Specification
        5.7.3 TYR Nickel Target Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America Nickel Target Market Size
    6.2 North America Nickel Target Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America Nickel Target Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America Nickel Target Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia Nickel Target Market Size
    7.2 East Asia Nickel Target Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia Nickel Target Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia Nickel Target Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe Nickel Target Market Size
    8.2 Europe Nickel Target Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe Nickel Target Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe Nickel Target Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia Nickel Target Market Size
    9.2 South Asia Nickel Target Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia Nickel Target Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia Nickel Target Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia Nickel Target Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia Nickel Target Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia Nickel Target Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia Nickel Target Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East Nickel Target Market Size
    11.2 Middle East Nickel Target Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East Nickel Target Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East Nickel Target Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa Nickel Target Market Size
    12.2 Africa Nickel Target Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa Nickel Target Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa Nickel Target Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania Nickel Target Market Size
    13.2 Oceania Nickel Target Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania Nickel Target Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania Nickel Target Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America Nickel Target Market Size
    14.2 South America Nickel Target Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America Nickel Target Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America Nickel Target Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World Nickel Target Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World Nickel Target Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World Nickel Target Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World Nickel Target Market Size by Application
16 Nickel Target 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

  • Plane Target
  • Rotating Target

By Application

  • Microelectronics
  • Monitor
  • Storage
  • Others (telecommunications, optical devices, specialty coatings)

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico – strong demand in semiconductor and data storage industries.
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain – focus on advanced electronics and regulatory compliance.
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia – fastest-growing region, driven by semiconductor manufacturing and consumer electronics.
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina – moderate growth in industrial electronics.
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa – emerging demand in telecommunications and industrial sectors.

Competitive Landscape

Leading companies shaping the global market include:

  • Lesker
  • SAM
  • Nexteck
  • ZNXC
  • Beijing Guanli
  • Lida Optical and Electronic
  • TYR

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