Global conductive polymers market is projected to reach $7,341.2 million by 2023, the market growth is mainly driven by the growing preference for lightweight and high performing electronic products, and rising demand for conductive polymers in a wide range of applications.
Insights into market segments
On the basis of type, the conductive polymers market is categorized into polyphenylene based resin, polyaniline, polycarbonates, inherently conductive polymer (ICP), and others. ‘Others’ include acrylonitrile, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride, and nylon. Among all types, the volume sales of polyaniline were the highest in the market, accounting for more than 32.0% share in 2017. The largest share of the category is attributable to its attractive processing properties; for instance, it is one of the most versatile conducting polymers with spectrum of tuneable properties.
Polyaniline exists in variety of forms that differ in terms of chemical and physical properties. Depending on acidity conditions, polyaniline has globular, nanofibrillar or nanotubular morphology. Polyaniline may also be obtained as thin-films, coatings, or as colloidal dispersions; and exhibits both electronic and ionic conductivity.
Based on application, the conductive polymers market is segmented into ESD & EMI protection, actuators, antistatic packaging, sensor, capacitors, batteries, solar cells, and others. ‘Others’ include medical, corrosion control, and display devices. The ESD & EMI protection application category held the largest volume share in the market, exceeding 25.0% in 2017. This can be attributed to its properties of mitigating damaging transient surges, overvoltage, and overcurrent, in a variety of industrial and consumer applications.
EMI shielding refers to the protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) of electronic devices. The effects of electromagnetic interference are becoming more and more pronounced, caused by the demand for high-speed electronic devices operating at higher frequencies; intensive use of electronics such as computers, communication equipment and cars; and the miniaturization of these electronic devices.
North America reigns as the largest conductive polymers market
North America held the largest revenue share in the global conductive polymers market, valued at more than 55.0% in 2017. The highest sales of these polymers in the region is attributed to their high demand from different industries such as electronics, automotive, semiconductors, and others. Technological developments coupled with growing urbanization in the region are also resulting in increasing demand of conductive polymers. These polymers are used in a variety of industries including healthcare, renewable energy devices, and production of medicines. Also, they are used widely in electrical appliances such as actuators and energy devices.
Emerging nations to offer huge growth opportunities to the players operating in the conductive polymers market
The economy of emerging nations is driven by increased foreign direct investments in different sectors, particularly in industrial manufacturing. Rapid industrialization in these nations in the last few decades has brought a significant change in the use technology to increase the production of goods. Some of the major industries witnessing rapid technological advancements include electronics and automotive, in which these polymers are widely used. With the rapid growth in the sales of automobiles and electronic products in emerging economies, the demand of these polymers is expected to increase during the forecast period, creating growth opportunities in the conductive polymers market.
Thus, emerging nations offer lucrative opportunities to the market players.
Conductive polymers market competitive landscape
Some of the major players operating in the global conductive polymers market are DowDuPont Inc., Solvay SA, RTP Company, 3M Company, The Lubrizol Corporation, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Heraeus Holding GmbH, Covestro AG, and Premix Oy.
Insights into market segments
On the basis of type, the conductive polymers market is categorized into polyphenylene based resin, polyaniline, polycarbonates, inherently conductive polymer (ICP), and others. ‘Others’ include acrylonitrile, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride, and nylon. Among all types, the volume sales of polyaniline were the highest in the market, accounting for more than 32.0% share in 2017. The largest share of the category is attributable to its attractive processing properties; for instance, it is one of the most versatile conducting polymers with spectrum of tuneable properties.
Polyaniline exists in variety of forms that differ in terms of chemical and physical properties. Depending on acidity conditions, polyaniline has globular, nanofibrillar or nanotubular morphology. Polyaniline may also be obtained as thin-films, coatings, or as colloidal dispersions; and exhibits both electronic and ionic conductivity.
Based on application, the conductive polymers market is segmented into ESD & EMI protection, actuators, antistatic packaging, sensor, capacitors, batteries, solar cells, and others. ‘Others’ include medical, corrosion control, and display devices. The ESD & EMI protection application category held the largest volume share in the market, exceeding 25.0% in 2017. This can be attributed to its properties of mitigating damaging transient surges, overvoltage, and overcurrent, in a variety of industrial and consumer applications.
EMI shielding refers to the protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) of electronic devices. The effects of electromagnetic interference are becoming more and more pronounced, caused by the demand for high-speed electronic devices operating at higher frequencies; intensive use of electronics such as computers, communication equipment and cars; and the miniaturization of these electronic devices.
North America reigns as the largest conductive polymers market
North America held the largest revenue share in the global conductive polymers market, valued at more than 55.0% in 2017. The highest sales of these polymers in the region is attributed to their high demand from different industries such as electronics, automotive, semiconductors, and others. Technological developments coupled with growing urbanization in the region are also resulting in increasing demand of conductive polymers. These polymers are used in a variety of industries including healthcare, renewable energy devices, and production of medicines. Also, they are used widely in electrical appliances such as actuators and energy devices.
Emerging nations to offer huge growth opportunities to the players operating in the conductive polymers market
The economy of emerging nations is driven by increased foreign direct investments in different sectors, particularly in industrial manufacturing. Rapid industrialization in these nations in the last few decades has brought a significant change in the use technology to increase the production of goods. Some of the major industries witnessing rapid technological advancements include electronics and automotive, in which these polymers are widely used. With the rapid growth in the sales of automobiles and electronic products in emerging economies, the demand of these polymers is expected to increase during the forecast period, creating growth opportunities in the conductive polymers market.
Thus, emerging nations offer lucrative opportunities to the market players.
Conductive polymers market competitive landscape
Some of the major players operating in the global conductive polymers market are DowDuPont Inc., Solvay SA, RTP Company, 3M Company, The Lubrizol Corporation, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Heraeus Holding GmbH, Covestro AG, and Premix Oy.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Research Background1.1 Research Objectives
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Research Scope
1.3.1 Market Segmentation by Type
1.3.2 Market Segmentation by Application
1.3.3 Market Segmentation by Geography
1.3.4 Analysis Period
1.3.5 Market Data Reporting Unit
1.3.5.1 Value
1.3.5.2 Volume
1.4 Key Stakeholders
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
2.1 Secondary Research
2.2 Primary Research
2.2.1 Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents
2.2.1.1 By region
2.2.1.2 By industry participant
2.2.1.3 By company type
2.3 Market Size Estimation
2.4 Data Triangulation
2.5 Assumptions for the Study
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
Chapter 4. Introduction
4.1 Definition of Market Segments
4.1.1 By Type
4.1.1.1 Polyphenylene based resin
4.1.1.2 Polyaniline
4.1.1.3 Polycarbonates
4.1.1.4 Inherently conductive polymer
4.1.1.5 Others
4.1.2 By Application
4.1.2.1 ESD & EMI protection
4.1.2.2 Actuators
4.1.2.3 Antistatic packaging
4.1.2.4 Sensor
4.1.2.5 Capacitors
4.1.2.6 Batteries
4.1.2.7 Solar cells
4.1.2.8 Others
4.2 Value Chain Analysis
4.2.1 Polyphenylene Manufacturing Process
4.2.2 Polyaniline Manufacturing Process
4.3 Market Dynamics
4.3.1 Trends
4.3.1.1 Increasing adoption of conductive polymers in smart materials production
4.3.1.2 Evolving application in shape shifting and molecular electronics
4.3.2 Drivers
4.3.2.1 Growing preference for lightweight and high performing electronic products
4.3.2.2 Rising demand for conductive polymers in a wide range of applications
4.3.2.3 Expanding solar power capacity
4.3.2.4 Growing focus over energy efficient technologies
4.3.2.5 Impact analysis of drivers on market forecast
4.3.3 Restraint
4.3.3.1 Associated high cost of production
4.3.3.2 Impact analysis of restraint on market forecast
4.3.4 Opportunities
4.3.4.1 Emerging nations to offer huge growth opportunities
Chapter 5. Global Market Size and Forecast
5.1 By Type
5.2 By Application
5.3 By Region
Chapter 6. North America Market Size and Forecast
6.1 By Type
6.2 By Application
6.3 By Country
Chapter 7. Europe Market Size and Forecast
7.1 By Type
7.2 By Application
7.3 By Country
Chapter 8. APAC Market Size and Forecast
8.1 By Type
8.2 By Application
8.3 By Country
Chapter 9. RoW Market Size and Forecast
9.1 By Type
9.2 By Application
9.3 By Country
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
10.1 Competitive Benchmarking of Key Players
10.2 Strategic Development of Key Players
10.2.1 Product Launches
10.2.2 Facility Expansions
Chapter 11. Company Profiles
11.1 DowDuPont Inc.
11.1.1 Business Overview
11.1.2 Product and Service Offerings
11.1.3 Key Financial Summary
11.2 Solvay SA
11.2.1 Business Overview
11.2.2 Product and Service Offerings
11.2.3 Key Financial Summary
11.3 RTP Company
11.3.1 Business Overview
11.3.2 Product and Service Offerings
11.4 3M Company
11.4.1 Business Overview
11.4.2 Product and Service Offerings
11.4.3 Key Financial Summary
11.5 The Lubrizol Corporation
11.5.1 Business Overview
11.5.2 Product and Service Offerings
11.6 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
11.6.1 Business Overview
11.6.2 Product and Service Offerings
11.6.3 Key Financial Summary
11.7 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
11.7.1 Business Overview
11.7.2 Product and Service Offerings
11.7.3 Key Financial Summary
11.8 Heraeus Holding GmbH
11.8.1 Business Overview
11.8.2 Product and Service Offerings
11.9 Covestro AG
11.9.1 Business Overview
11.9.2 Product and Service Offerings
11.9.3 Key Financial Summary
11.10 Premix Oy
11.10.1 Business Overview
11.10.2 Product and Service Offerings
Chapter 12. Appendix
12.1 Abbreviations
12.2 Sources and References
12.3 Related ReportsList of Tables
TABLE 1 ANALYSIS PERIOD OF THE STUDY
TABLE 2 DRIVERS FOR THE MARKET: IMPACT ANALYSIS
TABLE 3 RESTRAINTS FOR THE MARKET: IMPACT ANALYSIS
TABLE 4 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 5 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 6 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 7 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 8 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 9 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 10 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 11 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 12 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY REGION, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 13 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY REGION, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 14 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY REGION, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 15 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY REGION, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 16 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 17 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 18 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 19 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 20 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 21 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 22 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 23 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 24 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2013 – 2017)
TABLE 25 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 26 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 27 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 28 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 29 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
TABLE 30 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 31 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 32 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 33 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 34 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 35 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 36 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 37 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 38 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 39 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 40 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 41 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 42 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 43 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 44 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 45 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 46 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 47 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 48 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 49 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 50 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 51 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 52 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 53 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 54 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 55 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 56 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 57 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 58 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 59 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 60 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2013–2017)
TABLE 61 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2018–2023)
TABLE 62 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, $M (2013–2017)
TABLE 63 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, $M (2018–2023)
TABLE 64 DOWDUPONT INC. – AT A GLANCE
TABLE 65 DOWDUPONT INC. – KEY FINANCIAL SUMMARY
TABLE 66 SOLVAY S.A. – AT A GLANCE
TABLE 67 SOLVAY SA – KEY FINANCIAL SUMMARY
TABLE 68 RTP COMPANY – AT A GLANCE
TABLE 69 3M COMPANY – AT A GLANCE
TABLE 70 3M COMPANY – KEY FINANCIAL SUMMARY
TABLE 71 THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION – AT A GLANCE
TABLE 72 HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA – AT A GLANCE
TABLE 73 HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA – KEY FINANCIAL SUMMARY
TABLE 74 SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (SABIC) – AT A GLANCE
TABLE 75 SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (SABIC) – KEY FINANCIAL SUMMARY
TABLE 76 HERAEUS HOLDING GMBH – AT A GLANCE
TABLE 77 COVESTRO AG – AT A GLANCE
TABLE 78 COVESTRO AG – KEY FINANCIAL SUMMARY
TABLE 79 PREMIX OY – AT A GLANCE
List of Figures
FIG 1 RESEARCH SCOPE
FIG 2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
FIG 3 REGIONAL SPLIT OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESEARCH
FIG 4 BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARY RESEARCH BY REGION
FIG 5 BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARY RESEARCH BY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANT
FIG 6 BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARY RESEARCH BY COMPANY TYPE
FIG 7 DATA TRIANGULATION APPROACH
FIG 8 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET SUMMARY
FIG 9 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 10 GLOBAL CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 11 WORLDWIDE MAJOR MARKETS FOR CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS
FIG 12 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET SNAPSHOT
FIG 13 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 14 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 15 NORTH AMERICA CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 16 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET SNAPSHOT
FIG 17 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 18 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 19 EUROPE CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 20 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET SNAPSHOT
FIG 21 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 22 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 23 APAC CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 24 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET SNAPSHOT
FIG 25 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY TYPE, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 26 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 27 ROW CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, KILO TONS (2013–2023)
FIG 28 DOWDUPONT INC. – REVENUE SPLIT BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHY (2017)
FIG 29 SOLVAY SA – REVENUE SPLIT BY SEGMENT (2017)
FIG 30 3M COMPANY – REVENUE SPLIT BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHY (2017)
FIG 31 HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA – REVENUE SPLIT BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHY (2017)
FIG 32 SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (SABIC) – REVENUE SPLIT BY SEGMENT (2016)
FIG 33 COVESTRO AG – REVENUE SPLIT BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHY (2017)
Companies Mentioned
- DowDuPont Inc.
- Solvay SA
- RTP Company
- 3M Company
- The Lubrizol Corporation
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
- Heraeus Holding GmbH
- Covestro AG
- Premix Oy
Methodology
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