Global Nickel-free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market size is predicted to grow from US$ 17.25 million in 2025 to US$ 22.41 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2026 to 2032.
Nickel-free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder refers to stainless steel powder made from alloys engineered to have an austenitic (FCC) matrix without intentional nickel (Ni) alloying addition (trace Ni may still appear due to scrap/processing). “Stainless steel” is commonly defined as an iron-based alloy containing ≥10.5% chromium (and in European-style definitions, ≤1.2% carbon), where corrosion resistance comes from the chromium-rich passive film.
Upstream, the key inputs are iron units (scrap/virgin), ferrochromium plus alloy additions and nitrogen control during melting/atomization. Powder supply is dominated by atomization routes; suppliers explicitly link inert gas atomization (IGA) to spherical morphology, good flow, and high packing density, which are critical for AM/MIM feedstocks. Downstream, nickel-free austenitic powders are used mainly in Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Metal Injection Moulding (MIM).
In 2025, global sales of Nickel-free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder reached approximately 2,930 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 6,018/ton. Production capacity varies significantly among manufacturers, with gross profit margins ranging from approximately 20% to 40%.
Demand for nickel-free austenitic stainless steel powder is fundamentally driven by a combination of “material safety, corrosion resistance, and manufacturability.” In medical devices, wearables, and close-to-skin consumer products, nickel sensitization concerns encourage designers to consider alternatives to conventional nickel-bearing austenitic grades. High-nitrogen and related alloy designs can help retain an austenitic structure while improving strength and corrosion performance, making these powders attractive for precision components and complex geometries. In major producers’ publicly listed powder portfolios, nickel-free austenitic grades are typically positioned as specialized offerings rather than commodity stainless powders, reinforcing the niche, premium nature of the segment.
On the process side, this market is more exposed to the cycle of additive manufacturing and metal injection molding. To deliver consistent build quality and densification, powders must meet tight requirements on sphericity, low oxygen, and controlled particle size distribution. As a result, supply tends to concentrate among a limited number of producers with robust atomization capability and quality systems, often supporting multi-spec, smaller-batch deliveries. End users also pay close attention to powder reuse practices, inventory discipline, and batch-to-batch consistency; procurement can soften during inventory corrections, but once a grade is qualified for serial production, repeatability and re-order behavior tend to strengthen.
Over the longer run, the key tailwinds are the convergence of low-sensitization material demand, sustainability preferences, and the push toward more complex, integrated part designs. Medical and consumer applications emphasize contact safety and corrosion life, while industrial and automotive applications value durability in aggressive media and the cost/performance benefits of near-net-shape manufacturing. Suppliers that continue to improve alloy chemistry windows, powder cleanliness, and traceability—especially aligned with high-reliability and regulated end markets—are best positioned to capture premium pricing and expand share within this niche.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder sales for 2026 through 2032. With Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
High-Nitrogen Grade
Medium-Nitrogen Grade
Segmentation by Alloy System:
Cr–Mn–N System
Cr–Mn–Mo–N System
Other
Segmentation by Particle Morphology:
Spherical Powder
Near-spherical Powder
Irregular Powder
Segmentation by Application:
Medical Devices
Consumer Goods
Additive Manufacturing Functional Parts
MIM Precision Components
Automotive Components
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
GKN Powder Metallurgy
Outokumpu
Höganäs
Sandvik
JFE Steel Corporation
HLPOWDER
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market?
What factors are driving Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Nickel-free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder refers to stainless steel powder made from alloys engineered to have an austenitic (FCC) matrix without intentional nickel (Ni) alloying addition (trace Ni may still appear due to scrap/processing). “Stainless steel” is commonly defined as an iron-based alloy containing ≥10.5% chromium (and in European-style definitions, ≤1.2% carbon), where corrosion resistance comes from the chromium-rich passive film.
Upstream, the key inputs are iron units (scrap/virgin), ferrochromium plus alloy additions and nitrogen control during melting/atomization. Powder supply is dominated by atomization routes; suppliers explicitly link inert gas atomization (IGA) to spherical morphology, good flow, and high packing density, which are critical for AM/MIM feedstocks. Downstream, nickel-free austenitic powders are used mainly in Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Metal Injection Moulding (MIM).
In 2025, global sales of Nickel-free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder reached approximately 2,930 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 6,018/ton. Production capacity varies significantly among manufacturers, with gross profit margins ranging from approximately 20% to 40%.
Demand for nickel-free austenitic stainless steel powder is fundamentally driven by a combination of “material safety, corrosion resistance, and manufacturability.” In medical devices, wearables, and close-to-skin consumer products, nickel sensitization concerns encourage designers to consider alternatives to conventional nickel-bearing austenitic grades. High-nitrogen and related alloy designs can help retain an austenitic structure while improving strength and corrosion performance, making these powders attractive for precision components and complex geometries. In major producers’ publicly listed powder portfolios, nickel-free austenitic grades are typically positioned as specialized offerings rather than commodity stainless powders, reinforcing the niche, premium nature of the segment.
On the process side, this market is more exposed to the cycle of additive manufacturing and metal injection molding. To deliver consistent build quality and densification, powders must meet tight requirements on sphericity, low oxygen, and controlled particle size distribution. As a result, supply tends to concentrate among a limited number of producers with robust atomization capability and quality systems, often supporting multi-spec, smaller-batch deliveries. End users also pay close attention to powder reuse practices, inventory discipline, and batch-to-batch consistency; procurement can soften during inventory corrections, but once a grade is qualified for serial production, repeatability and re-order behavior tend to strengthen.
Over the longer run, the key tailwinds are the convergence of low-sensitization material demand, sustainability preferences, and the push toward more complex, integrated part designs. Medical and consumer applications emphasize contact safety and corrosion life, while industrial and automotive applications value durability in aggressive media and the cost/performance benefits of near-net-shape manufacturing. Suppliers that continue to improve alloy chemistry windows, powder cleanliness, and traceability—especially aligned with high-reliability and regulated end markets—are best positioned to capture premium pricing and expand share within this niche.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder sales for 2026 through 2032. With Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
High-Nitrogen Grade
Medium-Nitrogen Grade
Segmentation by Alloy System:
Cr–Mn–N System
Cr–Mn–Mo–N System
Other
Segmentation by Particle Morphology:
Spherical Powder
Near-spherical Powder
Irregular Powder
Segmentation by Application:
Medical Devices
Consumer Goods
Additive Manufacturing Functional Parts
MIM Precision Components
Automotive Components
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
GKN Powder Metallurgy
Outokumpu
Höganäs
Sandvik
JFE Steel Corporation
HLPOWDER
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market?
What factors are driving Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
105 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Nickel‐free Austenitic Stainless Steel Powder by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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