They have concluded that MIM and CIM will reach a value of almost $1.4 billion in 2009, before almost doubling to $2.7 billion by 2014.

In Metal and Ceramic Injection Moulding, a report from BCC Research, MIM is estimated to be worth $984.9 million in 2009, increasing to $1.9 billion in 2014 for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%

Asia holds the largest segment of the market, estimated to be worth $460.8 million in 2009 and $959 million in 2014. Europe can expect to be worth $279.7 million in 2009 and $484 million in 2009, while North America, with the third largest share in the MIM market, is calculated to be worth $231 million in 2009 and 424 million in 2014.

According to the report, the CIM market will generate $394.5 million in 2009, growing to $801 million in 2014 for a CAGR of 15.2%

North America is to capture the largest share in the market with an expected value of $276.5 million in 2009 and $512.6 million in 2014 for a CAGR of 13.1%

The European segment is expected to follow with a value of $75.1 million in 2009, increasing to $152.2 million in 2014. The third largest market MIM segment is Asia, with an estimated worth of $39.5 million in 2009, slated to reach $120.2 million in 2014.