Smart materials are advanced substances that can sense and respond dynamically to changes in their environment, such as variations in temperature, pressure, moisture, electric or magnetic fields, and chemical stimuli. These materials alter their physical properties, such as shape, color, stiffness, or conductivity, enabling them to adapt. They integrate functionalities that allow them to self-heal, change phase, or undergo controlled transformations in real-time, making them highly versatile for innovative applications.
The main product types of smart materials include piezoelectric materials, electro-rheostatic materials, magneto-rheostatic materials, shape memory materials, smart fluids, smart hydrogels, electrochromic materials, and others. Piezoelectric materials are substances that generate an electric charge when subjected to mechanical stress, enabling applications in sensors, actuators, and energy harvesting. These materials are used in various applications, such as transducers, actuators and motors, sensors, structural materials, coatings, and more. They are also employed by different end-users, including industries such as defense and aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, and others.
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The smart materials market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $63.10 billion in 2024 to $71.06 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing investments in research and development, rising consumer demand for energy-efficient materials, growing need for responsive materials, the expanding use of smart textiles, and the increasing demand for corrosion-resistant smart materials.
The smart materials market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $112.80 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of shape-memory alloys, the rising utilization of electroactive polymers, growing consumer preference for adaptive materials, the expanding use of self-healing concrete, and the rising demand for nanomaterials. Major trends during this period include integration with IoT technology, advancements in aerospace applications, a focus on sustainability, enhanced sensor technologies, and greater adoption in industrial automation.
The growing demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the expansion of the smart materials market. Consumer electronics, which include devices such as smartphones, laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, and smart home gadgets, are becoming increasingly integrated into daily life. This growing demand is driven by the need for improved communication, productivity, entertainment, and convenience, as well as the devices' ability to adapt to changing consumer needs and lifestyles. Smart materials contribute to this by offering enhanced features, such as self-healing screens, flexible displays, energy-efficient components, and responsive adjustments to environmental changes, all of which improve durability, performance, and the user experience. For instance, in January 2023, LG, a South Korea-based electronics company, reported its highest-ever annual revenue in 2022, reflecting a 12.9% increase from the previous year. The company's Home Appliance & Air Solution division alone saw a 10.3% revenue growth. As a result, the rising demand for consumer electronics is driving the growth of the smart materials market.
Companies within the smart materials market are working on developing innovative materials that utilize ultrasonic conversion and actuator technology, combined with filling polymers, to enhance performance and adaptability across various industrial and medical applications. Ultrasonic conversion involves transforming electrical energy into high-frequency mechanical vibrations, while actuator technology provides precise motion control by using these vibrations. This combination offers numerous advantages, including high efficiency, precision, fast response times, and low maintenance. These technologies are useful in industries such as medical technology, industrial automation, and diagnostics. For example, in May 2024, PI Ceramic GmbH, a Germany-based company specializing in advanced materials, introduced piezoceramic composites that embed piezoelectric ceramics in filling polymers using ultrasonic conversion and actuator technology. This approach enhances adaptability for applications such as high-intensity focused ultrasound, diagnostic imaging, and industrial uses such as flow rate metering and non-destructive testing, improving precision, sensitivity, and resolution.
In October 2023, Resonetics LLC, a US-based medical device manufacturer, acquired SAES Smart Materials Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Resonetics to expand its expertise in nitinol materials and processing capabilities. By integrating Memry Corporation and SAES Smart Materials, Resonetics gains new facilities and advanced manufacturing techniques, as well as a dedicated Lightspeed Lab in Bethel, Connecticut. This move is aimed at accelerating innovation and improving prototyping. SAES Smart Materials Inc. is a company that specializes in manufacturing smart materials.
Major players in the smart materials market are Honeywell International Inc., 3M Company, Toray Industries Inc., Evonik Industries AG, TDK Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Arkema S.A., AMETEK Inc., Schott AG, Harris Corporation, CeramTec AG, CTS Corporation, SAES Getters S.p.A, Piezo Kinetics Inc., Laird Thermal Systems GmbH, PI Ceramic GmbH, Kyocera Corporation, APC International, LORD CorporationQinetiQ Group, Smart Material Corp.
North America was the largest region in the smart materials market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in smart materials report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the smart materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The smart materials market consists of sales of electroactive polymers, thermochromic materials, thermoelectric materials, self-healing materials, and phase change materials. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
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The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Smart Materials Market Characteristics
3. Smart Materials Market Trends And Strategies
4. Smart Materials Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Smart Materials Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Smart Materials PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Smart Materials Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Smart Materials Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Smart Materials Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Smart Materials Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Smart Materials Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Piezoelectric Materials
Electro-Rheostatic
Magneto-Rheostatic
Shape Memory Materials
Smart Fluids
Smart Hydrogels
Electrochromic Materials
Other Product Types
6.2. Global Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Transducers
Actuators And Motors
Sensors
Structural Materials
Coating
Other Applications
6.3. Global Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Industrial
Defense And Aerospace
Automotive
Consumer Electronics
Healthcare
Other End User
6.4. Global Smart Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Piezoelectric Materials, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Piezoelectric Ceramics
Piezoelectric Polymers
Piezoelectric Composites
Piezoelectric Crystals
6.5. Global Smart Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Electro-Rheostatic, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
ER Fluids with Liquid Crystals
ER Fluids with Polymers
ER Fluids with Suspended Particles
6.6. Global Smart Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Magneto-Rheostatic, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
MR Fluids with Iron Particles
MR Fluids with Cobalt Particles
MR Fluids with Nickel Particles
6.7. Global Smart Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Shape Memory Materials, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Shape Memory Alloys
Shape Memory Polymers
Shape Memory Ceramics
Shape Memory Hydrogels
6.8. Global Smart Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Smart Fluids, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Magnetorheological Fluids
Electrorheological Fluids
Ferrofluids
6.9. Global Smart Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Smart Hydrogels, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
pH-Responsive Hydrogels
Temperature-Responsive Hydrogels
Light-Responsive Hydrogels
Electric-Responsive Hydrogels
6.10. Global Smart Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Electrochromic Materials, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Organic Electrochromic Materials
Inorganic Electrochromic Materials
Hybrid Electrochromic Materials
6.11. Global Smart Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Product Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Self-Healing Materials
Conductive Polymers
Photomechanical Materials
Thermochromic Materials
7. Smart Materials Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Smart Materials Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Smart Materials Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Smart Materials Market
8.1. Asia-Pacific Smart Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Smart Materials Market
9.1. China Smart Materials Market Overview
9.2. China Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Smart Materials Market
10.1. India Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Smart Materials Market
11.1. Japan Smart Materials Market Overview
11.2. Japan Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Smart Materials Market
12.1. Australia Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Smart Materials Market
13.1. Indonesia Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Smart Materials Market
14.1. South Korea Smart Materials Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Smart Materials Market
15.1. Western Europe Smart Materials Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Smart Materials Market
16.1. UK Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Smart Materials Market
17.1. Germany Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Smart Materials Market
18.1. France Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Smart Materials Market
19.1. Italy Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Smart Materials Market
20.1. Spain Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Smart Materials Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Smart Materials Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Smart Materials Market
22.1. Russia Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Smart Materials Market
23.1. North America Smart Materials Market Overview
23.2. North America Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Smart Materials Market
24.1. USA Smart Materials Market Overview
24.2. USA Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25. Canada Smart Materials Market
25.1. Canada Smart Materials Market Overview
25.2. Canada Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Smart Materials Market
26.1. South America Smart Materials Market Overview
26.2. South America Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Smart Materials Market
27.1. Brazil Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Smart Materials Market
28.1. Middle East Smart Materials Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Smart Materials Market
29.1. Africa Smart Materials Market Overview
29.2. Africa Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By Application Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Smart Materials Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Smart Materials Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles