Electroactive Polymer Market by Type (Conductive Plastic, Inherently Conductive Polymer, Inherently Dissipative Polymer), Application (ESD Protection, EMI Shielding, Actuators, Capacitors, Batteries, Sensors), and Region

The electroactive polymers market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2017 to 2022

The electroactive polymers market is estimated at USD 3.51 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 5.12 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2017 to 2022. The growth of the electroactive polymers market can be attributed to the increasing demand from the ESD protection, EMI shielding, actuators, and other applications across the globe. Electroactive polymers find applications in various end-use industries because of their unique properties. Contrary to conventional materials (metals), electroactive polymers products are lighter in weight, durable, and have better conductive properties. However, environmental non-compliance owing to their improper disposal are identified as restraints to the growth of electroactive polymers market across the globe.

Among types, the inherently conductive polymers market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Among types, the inherently conductive polymers market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2017 and 2022. EAPs are cost-effective options for robotics and luminescent applications in comparison to metals and semiconductor materials. These polymers can be modified to get the desired properties, for example, low driving voltage. This has led to increased demand for fabrication and precision instruments. Countries such as India and China with large populations provide an opportunity for the electroactive polymers market owing to the increased demand for consumer electronics. Moreover, conductive polymers possess properties, such as easy moldability, easy processing, low weight, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility which is attracting many electroactive polymer manufacturing companies.

The Asia Pacific electroactive polymers market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The Asia Pacific electroactive polymers market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022. An increase in manufacturing activities combined with the region’s emergence as a cost-effective production hub is expected to drive the electroactive polymers market. Rapid industrialization in this region plays an important role in fueling the demand for EAPs in ESD and EMI protection, consumer electronics, and paints & coatings applications. In this region, the demand as well as manufacture of consumer electronics has increased significantly and is expected to drive the need for EAPs in the near future.

Breakdown of the profiles of primary interviews for the report on the electroactive polymers market:

By Company Type - Tier 1 - 45%, Tier 2 -22%, and Tier 3 - 33%
By Designation - C Level - 50%, Director Level - 25%, and Others - 25%
By Region - North America - 50%, Europe - 20%, Asia Pacific - 10%, Middle East & Africa - 10%, and South America - 10%

Some of the key companies profiled in this report are Solvay (Belgium), Parker Hannifin (US) Agfa-Gevaert (Belgium), 3M (US), Merck (Germany), Lubrizol (US), Novasentis (US), Premix (Finland), and PolyOne Corporation (US), among others.

Research Coverage:
The report covers the electroactive polymers market and their use across different applications and regions. It aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of the electroactive polymers market across different segments. The report also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key market players along with their profiles, recent developments, and key growth strategies.

Key benefits of buying the report
From an insight perspective, this research report has been focusing on various levels of analyses, which include industry analysis (industry trends) and company profiles. These insights together comprise and discuss the basic views on the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the electroactive polymers market, high-growth regions, and drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges for the electroactive polymers market.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the electroactive polymers offered by the top players operating in the market.
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on the upcoming technologies, R&D activities, and new product launches in the electroactive polymers market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information about the lucrative and emerging markets. The report analyzes the markets for electroactive polymers across different regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the electroactive polymers market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players in the electroactive polymers market.

1 Introduction

1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Scope of the Study
1.3.1 Years Considered for the Study
1.4 Currency
1.5 Unit Considered
1.6 Limitations
1.7 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology

2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
2.3 Data Triangulation
2.4 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Electroactive Polymers Market
4.2 Electroactive Polymers Market, By Type
4.3 Electroactive Polymers Market in APAC, By Application and Country
4.4 Electroactive Polymers Market Attractiveness

5 Market Overview

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Low Cost of Materials, Ease of Synthesis, Lightweight, and Flexibility
5.2.1.2 Growing Smart Fabrics Market
5.2.1.3 Growing Demand From Smart Electronics Market
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Environmental Impact
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Increasing Biomimetic Applications
5.2.3.2 Better Surface Conductivity
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Lack of Extensive Commoditization of EAPS
5.2.4.2 Volatile Pricing
5.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.3.2 Threat of New Entrants
5.3.3 Threat of Substitutes
5.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5.4 Macroeconomic Indicators

6 Electroactive Polymers Market, By Type

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Conductive Plastics
6.2.1 ESD/EMI Compounds
6.2.2 Antistatic Additives
6.2.3 Carbon/Metal Fibers
6.2.4 Carbon Nanotubes
6.2.5 Others (Blends of Conductive Plastics and Powder Coatings)
6.3 Inherently Conductive Polymers
6.3.1 Polythiophenes
6.3.2 Polyanilines
6.3.3 Polyacetylenes
6.3.4 Polyphenylene Vinylenes
6.3.5 Polyfluorenes
6.3.6 Polyphenylene Sulfide
6.3.7 Polynaphthalenes
6.3.8 Other ICPS
6.3.8.1 Polypyrroles
6.3.8.2 Poly (3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene)
6.4 Inherently Dissipative Polymers

7 Electroactive Polymers Market, By Application

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Electrostatic Discharge Protection
7.3 Electromagnetic Interference Shielding
7.4 Actuators
7.5 Capacitors
7.6 Batteries
7.7 Sensors
7.8 Others

8 Electroactive Polymers Market, By Region

8.1 Introduction
8.2 APAC
8.2.1 China
8.2.2 Japan
8.2.3 South Korea
8.2.4 India
8.2.5 Taiwan
8.2.6 Malaysia
8.2.7 Rest of APAC
8.3 North America
8.3.1 US
8.3.2 Mexico
8.3.3 Canada
8.4 Western Europe
8.4.1 Germany
8.4.2 France
8.4.3 UK
8.4.4 Italy
8.4.5 Spain
8.4.6 Rest of Western Europe
8.5 Central & Eastern Europe
8.5.1 Hungary
8.5.2 Czech Republic
8.5.3 Poland
8.5.4 Rest of Central & Eastern Central & Eastern Europe
8.6 Middle East & Africa
8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
8.6.2 UAE
8.6.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.7 South America
8.7.1 Brazil
8.7.2 Argentina
8.7.3 Rest of South America

9 Competitive Landscape

9.1 Introduction
9.2 Competitive Scenario
9.3 New Product Development
9.4 Agreement & Joint Venture
9.5 Merger & Acquisition
9.6 Market Ranking of Major Players

10 Company Profiles

(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, Author's View)*
10.1 Solvay
10.2 Parker Hannifin
10.3 AGFA-Gevaert
10.4 3M
10.5 Merck
10.6 Lubrizol
10.7 Novasentis
10.8 Polyone
10.9 Premix
10.10 Heraeus
*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
10.11 Additional Company Profiles
10.11.1 Eamex
10.11.2 Eeonyx
10.11.3 Cambridge Display Technologies
10.11.4 Kenner Material & System
10.11.5 Hyperion Catalysis International
10.11.6 American Dye Source
10.11.7 RT p Company
10.11.8 Rieke Metals.
10.11.9 Danfoss
10.11.10 Artificial Muscle
10.11.11 Cedrat Technologies
10.11.12 Leap Technology
10.11.13 Nanosonic
10.11.14 Stretchsense
10.11.15 Ras Labs

11 Appendix

11.1 Insights From Industry Experts
11.2 Discussion Guide

List of Tables

Table 1 Trends and Forecast of Per Capita GDP (USD)
Table 2 Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 3 Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 4 Conductive Plastics Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 5 Conductive Plastics Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 6 Inherently Conductive Polymers Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 7 Inherently Conductive Polymers Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 8 Inherently Dissipative Polymers Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 9 Inherently Dissipative Polymers Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 10 Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Electroactive Polymers Market Size in ESD Protection, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Electroactive Polymers Market Size in EMI Shielding, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 13 Electroactive Polymers Market Size in Actuators, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Electroactive Polymers Market Size in Capacitors, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 15 Electroactive Polymers Market Size in Batteries, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Electroactive Polymers Market Size in Sensors, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 17 Electroactive Polymers Market Size in Other Applications, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 19 Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 20 APAC: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 21 APAC: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 22 APAC: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 23 APAC: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 24 APAC: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 25 China: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 Japan: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 27 South Korea: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 India: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 29 Taiwan: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Malaysia: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 31 Rest of APAC: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 North America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 33 North America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 34 North America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 35 North America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 36 North America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 37 US: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 Mexico: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 39 Canada: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 40 Western Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 41 Western Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 42 Western Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 43 Western Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 44 Western Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 45 Germany: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 46 France: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 47 UK: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 48 Italy: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 49 Spain: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 50 Rest of Western Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 51 Central & Eastern Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 52 Central & Eastern Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 53 Central & Eastern Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 54 Central & Eastern Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 55 Central & Eastern Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 56 Hungary: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 57 Czech Republic: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 58 Poland: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 59 Rest of Central & Eastern Europe: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 Middle East & Africa: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Billion)
Table 61 Middle East & Africa: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 62 Middle East & Africa: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Billion)
Table 63 Middle East & Africa: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Product Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 64 Middle East & Africa: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Billion)
Table 65 Saudi Arabia: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 66 UAE: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 67 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 68 South America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Billion)
Table 69 South America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 70 South America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Billion)
Table 71 South America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Billion)
Table 72 South America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Billion)
Table 73 Brazil: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 74 Argentina: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 75 Rest of South America: Electroactive Polymers Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 76 New Product Developments (2012–2017)
Table 77 Agreements & Joint Ventures, 2012–2017
Table 78 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2012–2017

List of Figures

Figure 1 EAPS Market Segmentation
Figure 2 EAPS Market: Research Design
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 5 EAPS Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 6 Conductive Plastics to Be the Largest Segment of the Electroactive Polymers Market
Figure 7 Actuators to Be the Fastest-Growing Application of the Electroactive Polymers Market
Figure 8 APAC Was the Largest Electroactive Polymers Market in 2016
Figure 9 Growing Smart Fabrics and Smart Electronics Market to Drive the Demand of Electroactive Polymers During the Forecast Period
Figure 10 Conductive Plastics to Be the Largest Segment
Figure 11 ESD Protection Was the Largest Application in APAC in 2016
Figure 12 China to Emerge as Most Lucrative Electroactive Polymers Market to Between 2017 and 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 13 Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges of EAPS Market
Figure 14 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: EAPS Market
Figure 15 Inherently Conductive Polymers to Be the Fastest-Growing Segment
Figure 16 APAC to Be the Largest Market for Conductive Plastics Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 17 ESD Protection to Be the Largest Application in the EAPS Market
Figure 18 APAC to Be the Largest EAPS Market in ESD Protection
Figure 19 APAC Market to Register Highest CAGR Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 20 APAC EAPS Market Snapshot
Figure 21 North American EAPS Market Snapshot
Figure 22 Western European EAPS Market Snapshot
Figure 23 Central & Eastern European EAPS Market Snapshot
Figure 24 Middle East & African EAPS Market Snapshot
Figure 25 South American EAPS Market Snapshot
Figure 26 Companies Adopted Mergers & Acquisitions as the Major Growth Strategies (2012–2016)
Figure 27 Electroactive Polymers Market Key Players Ranking, 2016
Figure 28 Solvay: Company Snapshot
Figure 29 Parker Hannifin: Company Snapshot
Figure 30 AGFA-Gevaert: Company Snapshot
Figure 31 3M: Company Snapshot
Figure 32 Merck: Company Snapshot
Figure 33 Lubrizol: Company Snapshot
Figure 34 Polyone: Company Snapshot
Figure 35 Heraeus: Company Snapshot

Executive Summary

Companies Mentioned

3M
AGFA-Gevaert
American Dye Source
Artificial Muscle
Cambridge Display Technologies
Cedrat Technologies
Danfoss
Eamex
Eeonyx
Heraeus
Hyperion Catalysis International
Kenner Material & System
Leap Technology
Lubrizol
Merck
Nanosonic
Novasentis
Parker Hannifin
Polyone
Premix
RT p Company
Ras Labs
Rieke Metals
Solvay
Stretchsense

Table Information

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	136
Published	February 2018
Forecast Period	2017 - 2022
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2017	$ 3.51 billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2022	$ 5.12 billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	7.8%
Regions Covered	Global
No. of Companies Mentioned	25

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Electroactive Polymer Market by Type (Conductive Plastic, Inherently Conductive Polymer, Inherently Dissipative Polymer), Application (ESD Protection, EMI Shielding, Actuators, Capacitors, Batteries, Sensors), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

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