REPORT HIGHLIGHT

The lithium tantalate wafers market was valued at USD 1.23 billion by 2017, growing with 10.9% CAGR during the forecast period, 2018-2025.

Market Dynamics

Lithium tantalate wafers, ( Lithium Tantalate Crystal (LiTaO3) or LT) is a ferroelectric crystal that contains pyroelectric, optical, and piezoelectric features. The product finds applications in various industries, most common being surface acoustic wave devices, transducers, piezoelectric sensors, decoders and resonators in laser systems. This specific material is known to have the ability to detect, modify and control light through refraction. This is due to the changes in the electric field.

As per a study published by the International Nuclear Information System (INIS), functional ferroelectric material such as lithium tantalate holds great promise to have bioactive behaviour in tissue growth due to its high bioactivity. This product therefore finds application in tissue development segment, both in situ and ex situ conservation. Furthermore, increasing application of lithium tantalate wafers in the surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology drives the industry demand to great extent. The potential of this category is limitless, considering that SAW is used in the filter systems of conducters, convertors etc. SAW has been finding applications in various circuit systems such as mobile phones. The most popular applications being touch screen displays using the SAW technology, besides the recent touch screen, historically radio and television were using the SAW technology.

The key highlight of the material is its ability to have high optical damage threshold and a wide range of transparency besides the high chemical and mechanical strength. Thus making it the material of choice for encoders, non-linear elements in parametric light generators, converters, resonators in laser systems, frequency doubler. Market restraint for this category is the ease of processing when it comes to BAW filters on silicon wafers. Current manufacturing techniques and processing make BAW very easy to manufacture and use. In addition, high lithium tantalate wafers price will hamper the market development to some extent.

Application Takeaway

In terms of application, the market is categorized as laser, electronic and others. Electronics such as mobile phones, laptops or similar touch screen devices use lithium tantalite in the SAW technology. Growth in the electronic category will directly impact the demand for this product.  An article in the telecoms news stated that “worldwide shipment of smartphones is expected to reach USD 1.66 billion in 2022 with over 2.5% of compounded annual rate (CAGR). Moreover, the product has a wide variety of application in radio, television, mobiles etc. Therefore the electronic industry dominates this product presence.

Regional Takeaway

The North America accounted for the largest revenue share owing to the strong progress of consumer electronics, laser, healthcare and telecommunication sector. All of which have a close direct link with lithium tantalate wafers market.  Asia Pacific region is expected to grow with promising growth rate.  Steep increase in demand for optoelectronic components (i.e. sensors, laser diode, LED) in the region support the industry growth. As per an article in the Economic Times, 2018, “Internet penetration in rural areas has grown from 18% (December 2016) to 20.26% (December 2017)”. This will directly result in an increased sale in mobiles and this eventually growth in demand for lithium tantalate products.

Key Vendor Takeaway

The key players of the region being American Elements, CASTECH INC, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Oxide Corporation, Korth Kristalle GmbH, Koike Co., Shanghai Dongcheng Electronic Material, Crystalwise Technology, Inc., United Crystal, DayOptics, Kaijing Optics and others. Constant product innovation in this category is expected to improve or at least keep the growth of the industry moving in the right direction.

The market size and forecast for each segment and sub-segments has been considered as below:

• Historical Year – 2014 & 2016
• Base Year – 2017
• Estimated Year – 2018
• Projected Year – 2025

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Traders, Distributors, and Suppliers
• Manufacturers
• Government and Regional Agencies and Research Organizations
• Consultants
• Distributors

SCOPE OF THE REPORT

The scope of this report covers the market by its major segments, which include as follows:

MARKET, BY APPLICATION

• Laser
• Electronic
• Others

MARKET, BY REGION

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • India
  • China
  • Rest of APAC
• Rest of the World
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Latin America

  • TABLE OF CONTENT

    1. LITHIUM TANTALATE WAFERS MARKET OVERVIEW
    1.1. Study Scope
    1.2. Assumption and Methodology 
    2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    2.1. Key Market Facts
    2.2. Geographical Scenario
    2.3. Companies in the Market
    3. LITHIUM TANTALATE WAFERS KEY MARKET TRENDS
    3.1. Market Drivers 
    3.1.1. Impact Analysis of Market Drivers
    3.2. Market Restraints
    3.2.1. Impact Analysis of Market Restraints
    3.3. Market Opportunities
    3.4. Market Future Trends
    4. LITHIUM TANTALATE WAFERS INDUSTRY STUDY
    4.1. Porter’s Analysis
    4.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    4.3. Regulatory Framework Analysis
    5. LITHIUM TANTALATE WAFERS MARKET LANDSCAPE 
    5.1. Market Share Analysis
    6. LITHIUM TANTALATE WAFERS MARKET – BY APPLICATION
    6.1. Overview
    6.2. Laser 
    6.2.1. Overview
    6.2.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    6.3. Electronic
    6.3.1. Overview
    6.3.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    6.4. Others
    6.4.1. Overview
    6.4.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7. LITHIUM TANTALATE WAFERS MARKET– BY GEOGRAPHY
    7.1. Introduction
    7.2. North America
    7.2.1. Overview
    7.2.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.2.3. U.S.
    7.2.3.1. Overview
    7.2.3.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.2.4. Canada
    7.2.4.1. Overview
    7.2.4.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.3. Europe
    7.3.1. Overview
    7.3.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.3.3. France
    7.3.3.1. Overview
    7.3.3.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.3.4. Germany
    7.3.4.1. Overview
    7.3.4.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.3.5. Rest of Europe
    7.3.5.1. Overview
    7.3.5.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.4. Asia Pacific (APAC)
    7.4.1. Overview
    7.4.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.4.3. China
    7.4.3.1. Overview
    7.4.3.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.4.4. India
    7.4.4.1. Overview
    7.4.4.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.4.5. Rest of APAC
    7.4.5.1. Overview
    7.4.5.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.5. Rest of the World
    7.5.1. Overview
    7.5.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.5.3. Latin America
    7.5.3.1. Overview
    7.5.3.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    7.5.4. Middle East and Africa
    7.5.4.1. Overview
    7.5.4.2. Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    8. KEY VENDOR ANALYSIS
    8.1. American Elements
    8.1.1. Company Overview
    8.1.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.1.3. Key Developments
    8.2. CASTECH, Inc.
    8.2.1. Company Overview
    8.2.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.2.3. Key Developments
    8.3. Sumitomo Metal Mining
    8.3.1. Company Overview
    8.3.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.3.3. Key Developments
    8.4. Oxide Corporation
    8.4.1. Company Overview
    8.4.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.4.3. Key Developments
    8.5. Korth Kristalle GmbH
    8.5.1. Company Overview
    8.5.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.5.3. Key Developments
    8.6. Koike Co.
    8.6.1. Company Overview
    8.6.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.6.3. Key Developments
    8.7. Shanghai Dongcheng Electronic Material
    8.7.1. Company Overview
    8.7.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.7.3. Key Developments
    8.8. Crystalwise Technology, Inc.
    8.8.1. Company Overview
    8.8.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.8.3. Key Developments
    8.9. United Crystal
    8.9.1. Company Overview
    8.9.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.9.3. Key Developments
    8.10. DayOptics
    8.10.1. Company Overview
    8.10.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.10.3. Key Developments
    8.11. Kaijing Optics 
    8.11.1. Company Overview
    8.11.2. SWOT Analysis
    8.11.3. Key Developments
    9. 360 DEGREE ANALYSTVIEW
    10. APPENDIX
    10.1. Research Methodology
    10.2. Abbreviations
    10.3. Disclaimer
    10.4. Contact Us

    List of Tables
    Table 1 List of Acronyms
    Table 2 Key Market Facts, 2014 – 2025
    Table 3 Market Drivers: Impact Analysis
    Table 4 Market Restraint: Impact Analysis 
    Table 5 Market Opportunity: Impact Analysis 
    Table 6 PEST Analysis
    Table 7 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    Table 8 Company Market Share Analysis
    Table 9 Global Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market Analysis, Forecast, and Y-O-Y Growth Rate, 2014 – 2025, (US$ Billion)
    Table 10 Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, by Application, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 11 Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, by Geography, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 12 North America Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 13 U.S. Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 14 Canada Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 15 Europe Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 16 France Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 17 Germany Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 18 Asia Pacific Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 19 China Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 20 India Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 21 Latin America Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Table 22 MEA Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)

    List of Figures
    Figure 1 Research Methodology
    Figure 2 Research Process Flow Chart
    Figure 3 Comparative Analysis, by Geography, 2016-2025 (Value %)
    Figure 4 Regulatory Framework Analysis
    Figure 5 Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, by Application, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
    Figure 6 Lithium Tantalate Wafers Market, by Geography, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)

    SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES
    The objective of this report is to describe the market trends and revenue forecasts for the market for the upcoming years. The report focuses on defining and describing the key influencing factors for the growth of the market. It also offers an in-depth analysis of the market size (revenue), market share, major market segments, different geographic regions, key market players, and premium industry trends. 
    The report tracks the major market events including product launches, technological developments, mergers & acquisitions, and the innovative business strategies opted by key market players. Along with strategically analysing the key micro markets, the report also focuses on industry-specific drivers, restraints, opportunities and challenges in the market. The scope of this report covers the market by its major segments.

    KEY BENEFITS OF THE REPORT
    – The report presents macro and micro-level outlook regarding the industry. Thus, it becomes easy for our clients to perceive the business landscape and take a glimpse of their own standing in it.
    – Thorough analysis of relevant statistical data to estimate the market paradigms
    – Exceptional understanding of region and country specific markets. The report will answer some of the toughest questions regarding the market shares, sizes, forecasts, and growth specific to the countries.
    – Well-designed strategic framework analyzes the market movements including regional expansion, mergers & acquisitions, and new product developments

    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    Research methodology is developed on a combination of specialist industry analyst knowledge and in-country research experience. We employ data interrogation methodologies to generate new and meaningful analyses and insights. The research study includes extensive use of secondary sources, paid databases (such as Bloomberg, Dun & Bradstreet, and BusinessWeek) and directories, to identify and collect information, useful to understand technical, commercial and market-oriented aspects. Market data and information are also collected (but not limited to) from the secondary sources such as:

    • Official company’s website, financial and annual reporting
    • Government statistical data
    • Online publishing articles
    • Industry player’s investor presentations
    • Economic news articles
    • National and international trade associations
    • The financial, business, and mainstream press
    • Industry study groups and semiofficial sources
    • Informative channels related to the market topics

    * Gathering data through secondary sources is only the first step. The ability to cross-refer market data through available secondary            information often conflicting across multiple sources is a key aspect of the added value we provide

    In order to verify and validate secondary market data, we engage with the Key Opinion Leaders (KoL’s), operating in the respective markets, through phone calls, emails, and web-based survey responses. This platform help us validate our data in terms of accuracy and gain insight into the current market and future expectations. Furthermore, the obtained information guide us to understand several facets of the market with respect to manufacturers and buyers’ perspectives.

    In addition, to assign weights to all the relevant market dynamics and parameters and quantify their market impact for generating projected market growth rate, we used advanced machine learning algorithms in order to collate essential market data. The machine learning method utilizes algorithms such as regression, correlation, and decision tree, among others, to derive the desired output. This tool help us in deriving highly detailed forecasts, profound knowledge of product demand, and others.

    These collected data points are carefully filtered, analyzed, compared, and presented in an easy way to develop accurate research study. Furthermore, all collected data is subjected to undergo exhaustive review process at country level, regional level, and global level.

    Market Forecast :

    Market forecast is primarily based on the year-on-year (YOY) growth rate. Data projection and future performance of each segment is analyzed based on the key aspects extracted from primary and secondary research results. Thus, data projection exhibits the assumption on how the market performs under microeconomic and macroeconomic parameters. Our market forecasting technique represents strategic conclusions which can play a crucial role for our client’s in making strategic marketing plans.

    For forecasting, the following parameters were considered:

    • Market drivers and restraints along with their current and expected impacts
    • Technological scenario and expected developments
    • Trends in the consumer behaviors
    • End-user industry trends

    We have assigned weights to above-mentioned parameters and quantified their market impacts using the weighted average analysis, to derive an expected market growth rate.

    Market Analysis

    Another integral part of our research study is that market data is accompanied by clear written analysis. We include detailed information on market segments in terms of market drivers, market restraints, and market opportunities. These offer insights on different channel dynamics, brand preference, incidence/prevalence data, consumption trend, and technology up-gradations.

    We also include supporting data from relevant awareness campaigns, new introductions, regulatory norms, government initiatives, and an industry player’s expansion in specific product segments. From research perspective, this information explains and substantiates estimated data finding and forecast.