Thermoelectric Module Market Report 2026

The thermoelectric module market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.78 billion in 2025 to $0.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in demand for solid-state cooling solutions, increased use of bismuth telluride materials, rising electronics thermal management needs, reliability advantages over mechanical cooling, early adoption in aerospace and defense.

The thermoelectric module market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.33 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in thermoelectric materials science, increasing focus on waste heat energy harvesting, rising adoption in electric vehicles, demand for compact thermal management systems, improvements in thin film fabrication techniques. Major trends in the forecast period include higher thermoelectric conversion efficiency, miniaturization of thermoelectric modules, adoption of multi-stage module architectures, expansion of waste heat recovery applications, cost optimization through scalable manufacturing.

The expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to propel growth in the thermoelectric module market. EVs are vehicles powered fully or partially by one or more electric motors using energy stored in rechargeable batteries, rather than relying solely on internal combustion engines. The market for EVs is growing due to increasing environmental concerns, as they provide a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil-fuel-powered vehicles by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Thermoelectric modules enhance EV efficiency by converting waste heat from the battery and motor into usable electrical energy, improving overall energy management and extending driving range. For example, in January 2024, the US Energy Information Administration reported that in 2023, combined sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles represented 16.3% of total U.S. light-duty vehicle sales, up from 12.9% in 2022. Consequently, the growth of the electric vehicle market is driving the expansion of the thermoelectric module market.

Key players in the thermoelectric module market are developing advanced solutions such as thermoelectric cooling systems to enhance thermal management and reliability across diverse applications. Thermoelectric cooling systems use semiconductor materials to precisely control temperature, providing improved thermal performance and dependability for applications including laser stabilization, sensor cooling, and medical storage. For example, in January 2025, Coherent Corp., a US based manufacturing company, introduced the CT Series thermoelectric coolers designed for high performance and cost effective thermal management. These coolers deliver exceptional temperature differentials of over 70 degrees Celsius at 27 degrees Celsius and up to 80 degrees Celsius at 50 degrees Celsius, ensuring precise thermal control. Built for durability, they can withstand up to 100,000 thermal cycles, making them suitable for demanding applications while remaining compatible with existing systems.

In March 2024, PictorLabs, a U.S.-based company specializing in AI-powered virtual staining technology, collaborated with Hamamatsu Photonics to develop advanced applications that enhance virtual staining in routine laboratory workflows. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to accelerate the digital transformation of histopathology by integrating PictorLabs’ AI algorithms with Hamamatsu’s whole-slide imaging technology, eliminating the need for chemical reagents and significantly reducing turnaround times. PictorLabs is a U.S.-based firm that develops AI-powered virtual staining software for histopathology and tissue analysis.

Major companies operating in the thermoelectric module market are Komatsu Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Coherent Corp, Ferrotec Holdings Corporation, Laird Technologies Inc., Crystal Ltd., Phononic Inc., Adafruit Industries LLC., Kryotherm Oy Ab, Te Technology Inc., Everredtronics Ltd., Thermonamic Electronics Corp. Ltd., TEC Microsystems GmbH, Micropelt Gmbh, Merit Technology Group, Hi-Z Technology Inc., Guangdong Fuxin Technology Co. Ltd., Custom Thermoelectric LLC, Align Sourcing LLC, Z-MAX Co.Ltd.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the thermoelectric module market by increasing costs for imported semiconductor materials, ceramic substrates, and precision manufacturing equipment, leading to higher production expenses and pricing pressure. The impact is most visible across bulk and micro thermoelectric modules and materials such as bismuth telluride and silicon-germanium, with Asia-Pacific and North America being the most affected regions due to their strong manufacturing and consumption bases. While tariffs have disrupted cross-border supply chains, they have also encouraged local sourcing, regional manufacturing expansion, and material innovation, creating long-term resilience and selective growth opportunities within the market.

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A thermoelectric module (TEM) is a solid-state device that converts heat into electrical energy or electrical energy into heat by utilizing the Seebeck and Peltier effects. It is composed of semiconductor materials sandwiched between two ceramic plates to create a temperature gradient. TEMs provide efficient cooling, heating, or power generation without moving parts, offering high reliability and low maintenance requirements.

The primary types of thermoelectric modules include bulk, micro, and thin-film modules. Bulk thermoelectric modules are solid-state devices made from bulk semiconductor materials that generate electricity from heat or provide cooling via the Seebeck and Peltier effects, ensuring dependable thermal management. These modules use materials such as bismuth telluride, lead telluride, silicon-germanium, and half-Heusler alloys, and are available in single-stage and multi-stage configurations. They serve a wide range of applications across energy and utilities, aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, food and beverage, and other industries.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the thermoelectric module market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the thermoelectric module market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the thermoelectric module market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The thermoelectric module market consists of sales of peltier devices, thermoelectric generators, thermopiles, heat sinks and thermal management accessories, and micro thermoelectric coolers. 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 that 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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