Product Code: CH 3290
The polyimide films & tapes market was estimated at USD 1.38 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.31 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2025 to 2030. Technological advancements and the increasing demand for reliable, high-performance materials in various applications like electronics and aerospace are driving the global polyimide films & tapes market.
Scope of the Report |
Years Considered for the Study | 2021-2030 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Million/Billion) and Volume (Metric Ton) |
Segments | Application, End-use Industry, and Region |
Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa |
"Flexible printed circuits segment to grow at the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030"
Flexible printed circuits are becoming increasingly important as the electronics industry continues to miniaturize and demand lighter, more flexible, and reliable electronic components. These circuits are utilized in a wide range of products, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and automotive electronics. Polyimide-based flexible printed circuits are particularly well-suited to meet the stringent requirements of these applications.
"Electronics end-use industry segment to grow at the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030"
Flexible and wearable electronics have introduced numerous new applications for polyimide films. By utilizing flexible circuits and encapsulants in flexible displays that use different films as substrates, both flexibility and durability are ensured. The growing demand for wearable technology, flexible displays, and foldable devices has led to an increased popularity of polyimide films, as they provide the necessary balance of flexibility, thermal stability, and electrical properties.
"Asia Pacific region to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030"
The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience the highest growth in the polyimide films and tapes market during the forecast period. The demand for electronic devices, automotive components, and aerospace applications has increased in countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea. Due to their outstanding electrical insulation and thermal stability, polyimide films have become essential in these rapidly expanding sectors. They are now in high demand for use as flexible circuitry components, insulating materials, and substrates.
Profile break-up of primary participants for the report:
- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 30%, Tier 2 - 35%, and Tier 3 - 35%
- By Designation: C-level Executives - 30%, Directors - 60%, and Others - 10%
- By Region: North America - 30%, Europe - 20%, Asia Pacific - 40%, and the RoW - 10%
Prominent players in the polyimide films & tapes market include PI Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Kaneka Corporation (Japan), DuPont (US), Ube Industries Ltd. (Japan), Taimide Tech. Inc. (Taiwan), Kolon Industries, Inc. (South Korea), Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Japan), Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan), 3M Company (US), Saint-Gobain (France), Shinmax Technology Ltd. (Taiwan), Nitto Denko Corporation (Japan), Flexcon Company, Inc. (US), Industrial Summit Technology Corporation (Japan), Yunda Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. (China), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc. (Japan), and SKC (South Korea).
Research Coverage:
The report defines, segments, and projects the polyimide films & tapes market based on application, end-use industry, and region. It provides detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the market growth, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges. It strategically profiles the key polyimide film & tape solution providers and comprehensively analyzes their market shares and core competencies. It analyzes competitive developments, such as expansions, agreements, contracts, partnerships, acquisitions, collaborations, and divestments, undertaken by them in the market.
Reasons to Buy the Report:
The report is expected to help market leaders/new entrants by providing them with the closest approximations of revenue numbers of the polyimide films & tapes market and its segments. This report is also expected to help stakeholders understand the market's competitive landscape better, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses and make suitable go-to-market strategies. It also enables stakeholders to understand the market's pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
- The report provides insights on the following pointers: Analysis of critical drivers (increased demand for the electronics industry), restraints (high manufacturing cost of polyimide films), opportunities (increasing use in aerospace applications), and challenges (issue in the processing of polyimide films) influencing the growth of the polyimide films & tapes market.
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies and research & development activities in the polyimide films & tapes market.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the polyimide films & tapes demand across varied regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like DuPont (US), PI Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Ube Industries Ltd. (Japan), Taimide Tech. Inc. (Taiwan), 3M Company (US), Kaneka Corporation (Japan), Kolon Industries Inc. (South Korea), Arakawa Chemical Industries Inc. (Japan), Shinmax Technology Ltd. (Taiwan), and Flexcon Company, Inc. (US), among others, in the polyimide films & tapes market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
- 1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
- 1.3 MARKET SCOPE
- 1.3.1 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS OF STUDY
- 1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
- 1.3.3 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
- 1.3.4 UNIT CONSIDERED
- 1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
- 1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
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 List of participating companies for primary research
- 2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
- 2.3 BASE NUMBER CALCULATION
- 2.3.1 SUPPLY-SIDE APPROACH
- 2.3.2 DEMAND-SIDE APPROACH
- 2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
- 2.5 GROWTH RATE ASSUMPTIONS/GROWTH FORECAST
- 2.6 ASSUMPTIONS
- 2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
- 2.8 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
- 4.1 SIGNIFICANT GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES IN POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET
- 4.2 POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
- 4.3 POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 4.4 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY AND COUNTRY
- 4.5 POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET, BY REGION
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 5.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
- 5.2.1 DRIVERS
- 5.2.1.1 High growth of electronics industry
- 5.2.1.2 Strong demand from automotive industry
- 5.2.1.3 Superior thermal and mechanical properties compared to other polymers
- 5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
- 5.2.2.1 High manufacturing cost of polyimide films
- 5.2.2.2 Volatility in raw material prices
- 5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
- 5.2.3.1 Increasing use in aerospace applications
- 5.2.3.2 Preference for transparent polyimide films for flexible displays and optoelectronics
- 5.2.3.3 Potential application as coating for smart windows
- 5.2.4 CHALLENGES
- 5.2.4.1 High technical competency required for processing polyimide films
- 5.2.4.2 Lack of infrastructure for closed-loop recycling or chemical recovery
- 5.3 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- 5.3.1 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
- 5.3.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- 5.3.3 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
- 5.3.4 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
- 5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
- 5.4 RAW MATERIAL ANALYSIS
- 5.4.1 PYROMELLITIC DIANHYDRIDE (PMDA)
- 5.4.2 4,4'-OXYDIANILINE (ODA)
- 5.4.3 BIPHENYL-TETRACARBOXYLIC ACID DIANHYDRIDE (BPDA)
- 5.4.4 PHENYLENEDIAMINE (PDA)
- 5.5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 5.6 PRICING ANALYSIS
- 5.6.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
- 5.6.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
- 5.7 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
- 5.8 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
- 5.9 PATENT ANALYSIS
- 5.9.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.9.2 METHODOLOGY
- 5.9.3 MAJOR PATENTS IN POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET
- 5.10 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
- 5.11 CASE STUDIES
- 5.11.1 KAPTON POLYIMIDE FILM IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS
- 5.11.2 VERSATILE APPLICATIONS OF POLYIMIDE FILMS IN PRECISION DIE-CUT COMPONENTS
- 5.11.3 TAPEWORKS DEVELOPS CUSTOM-ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE 25% YIELD LOSS OF ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARDS
- 5.12 TRADE ANALYSIS
- 5.12.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 3920)
- 5.12.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 3920)
- 5.13 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.13.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
- 5.13.2 BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.14 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
- 5.15 GLOBAL MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
- 5.16 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF - POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET
- 5.16.1 KEY TARIFF RATES
- 5.16.2 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
- 5.16.3 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
- 5.16.3.1 US
- 5.16.3.2 Europe
- 5.16.3.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.17 INVESTMENT & FUNDING SCENARIO
- 5.18 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
- 5.19 IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ON THE POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET
6 POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET, BY TYPE
- 6.1 INTRODUCTION
- 6.2 COLORLESS POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES
- 6.3 COLORED POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES
7 POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 7.1 INTRODUCTION
- 7.2 FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUITS
- 7.2.1 HIGH GROWTH OF CONSUMER ELECTRONICS TO FUEL DEMAND
- 7.3 SPECIALTY FABRICATED PRODUCTS
- 7.3.1 ASIA PACIFIC TO BE LARGEST MARKET FOR POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES IN SPECIALTY FABRICATED PRODUCTS
- 7.4 PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TAPES
- 7.4.1 GROWING DEMAND FROM ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY TO FUEL GROWTH
- 7.5 WIRES & CABLES
- 7.5.1 RISING DEMAND FOR HEAT AND CHEMICAL-RESISTANT INSULATION IN WIRES & CABLES TO DRIVE MARKET
- 7.6 MOTORS & GENERATORS
- 7.6.1 HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE AND THINNER INSULATION TO FUEL DEMAND FOR POLYIMIDE FILMS
8 POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
- 8.1 INTRODUCTION
- 8.2 ELECTRONICS
- 8.2.1 GROWTH IN ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY TO DRIVE MARKET
- 8.3 AUTOMOTIVE
- 8.3.1 WIDE USAGE FOR ELECTRIC INSULATION OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS TO PROPEL MARKET
- 8.4 AEROSPACE
- 8.4.1 RISING DEMAND FROM AEROSPACE INDUSTRY TO PROPEL MARKET
- 8.5 SOLAR
- 8.5.1 GROWING SOLAR INDUSTRY TO FUEL DEMAND FOR POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES
- 8.6 LABELING
- 8.6.1 NON-SHRINKING PROPERTY TO DRIVE ADOPTION
- 8.7 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
- 8.7.1 MEDICAL
- 8.7.2 MINING & DRILLING
9 POLYIMIDE FILMS & TAPES MARKET, BY REGION
- 9.1 INTRODUCTION
- 9.2 ASIA PACIFIC
- 9.2.1 CHINA
- 9.2.1.1 Largest consumer of polyimide films & tapes during forecast period
- 9.2.2 INDIA
- 9.2.2.1 Growing demand from electronics and automotive industries to fuel demand
- 9.2.3 JAPAN
- 9.2.3.1 Presence of many major companies to drive market
- 9.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
- 9.2.4.1 High demand from electronics industry to fuel demand
- 9.2.5 TAIWAN
- 9.2.5.1 Growth in electronics industry to propel market
- 9.2.6 MALAYSIA
- 9.2.6.1 High demand from electronics sector to drive market
- 9.2.7 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
- 9.3 NORTH AMERICA
- 9.3.1 US
- 9.3.1.1 Presence of major electronics consumers drives market
- 9.3.2 CANADA
- 9.3.2.1 Growing electronics industry to drive market
- 9.3.3 MEXICO
- 9.3.3.1 Growing demand for consumer electronic products to drive market
- 9.4 EUROPE
- 9.4.1 GERMANY
- 9.4.1.1 Largest and fastest-growing market in Europe
- 9.4.2 FRANCE
- 9.4.2.1 Government initiatives to develop electronics manufacturing services to support market growth
- 9.4.3 ITALY
- 9.4.3.1 Growing demand from automotive sector to drive market
- 9.4.4 UK
- 9.4.4.1 Rising demand for electronics products to fuel market growth
- 9.4.5 RUSSIA
- 9.4.5.1 Growing demand from electronics industry to fuel demand for polyimide films & tapes
- 9.4.6 SPAIN
- 9.4.6.1 Improving economic conditions to fuel growth
- 9.4.7 REST OF EUROPE
- 9.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 9.5.1 GCC COUNTRIES
- 9.5.1.1 SAUDI ARABIA
- 9.5.1.1.1 Growth of telecommunication and electronics sectors to drive market
- 9.5.1.2 QATAR
- 9.5.1.2.1 Government initiatives on solar PV installations to support market growth
- 9.5.1.3 UAE
- 9.5.1.3.1 Strong demand for high-tech products to drive market
- 9.5.1.4 KUWAIT
- 9.5.1.4.1 Growing automotive industry to drive demand for polyimide films
- 9.5.1.5 Rest of GCC countries
- 9.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA
- 9.5.2.1 High demand for low-price smartphones to fuel market growth
- 9.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 9.6 SOUTH AMERICA
- 9.6.1 BRAZIL
- 9.6.1.1 Growth in electronics and telecommunication sectors to drive market
- 9.6.2 ARGENTINA
- 9.6.2.1 Rising demand from electronics sector to propel market
- 9.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 10.1 INTRODUCTION
- 10.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
- 10.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
- 10.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
- 10.4.1 RANKING OF KEY MARKET PLAYERS, 2024
- 10.5 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS
- 10.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
- 10.6.1 STARS
- 10.6.2 EMERGING LEADERS
- 10.6.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
- 10.6.4 PARTICIPANTS
- 10.6.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
- 10.6.5.1 Company footprint
- 10.6.5.2 Application footprint
- 10.6.5.3 End-use industry footprint
- 10.6.5.4 Region footprint
- 10.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024
- 10.7.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
- 10.7.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
- 10.7.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
- 10.7.4 STARTING BLOCKS
- 10.7.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024
- 10.7.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
- 10.7.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
- 10.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
- 10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
- 10.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
- 10.9.2 DEALS
- 10.9.3 EXPANSIONS
11 COMPANY PROFILES
- 11.1 KEY PLAYERS
- 11.1.1 PI ADVANCED MATERIALS CO., LTD.
- 11.1.1.1 Business overview
- 11.1.1.2 Products offered
- 11.1.1.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.1.4 MnM view
- 11.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.2 DUPONT
- 11.1.2.1 Business overview
- 11.1.2.2 Products offered
- 11.1.2.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.2.4 MnM view
- 11.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.3 KANEKA CORPORATION
- 11.1.3.1 Business overview
- 11.1.3.2 Products offered
- 11.1.3.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.3.3.1 Product launches
- 11.1.3.4 MnM view
- 11.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.4 TAIMIDE TECH. INC.
- 11.1.4.1 Business overview
- 11.1.4.2 Products offered
- 11.1.4.3 MnM view
- 11.1.4.3.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.5 UBE CORPORATION
- 11.1.5.1 Business overview
- 11.1.5.2 Products offered
- 11.1.5.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.5.4 MnM view
- 11.1.5.4.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.6 TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
- 11.1.6.1 Business overview
- 11.1.6.2 Product offered
- 11.1.6.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.6.3.1 Product launches
- 11.1.6.4 MnM view
- 11.1.6.4.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.6.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.6.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.7 KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
- 11.1.7.1 Business overview
- 11.1.7.2 Products offered
- 11.1.7.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.7.4 MnM view
- 11.1.7.4.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.7.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.7.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.8 SAINT-GOBAIN
- 11.1.8.1 Business overview
- 11.1.8.2 Products offered
- 11.1.9 3M COMPANY
- 11.1.9.1 Business overview
- 11.1.9.2 Products offered
- 11.1.10 NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
- 11.1.10.1 Business overview
- 11.1.10.2 Products offered
- 11.1.11 MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
- 11.1.11.1 Business overview
- 11.1.11.2 Product offered
- 11.1.12 ARAKAWA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
- 11.1.12.1 Business overview
- 11.1.12.2 Products offered
- 11.1.13 AAVID KUNZE GMBH
- 11.1.13.1 Business overview
- 11.1.13.2 Products offered
- 11.1.14 DUNMORE CORPORATION
- 11.1.14.1 Business overview
- 11.1.14.2 Products offered
- 11.1.15 TAIFLEX SCIENTIFIC CO., LTD.
- 11.1.15.1 Business overview
- 11.1.15.2 Products offered
- 11.1.16 EVERTECH ENVISAFE ECOLOGY CO., LTD.
- 11.1.16.1 Business overview
- 11.1.16.2 Products offered
- 11.1.17 FLEXCON COMPANY, INC.
- 11.1.17.1 Business overview
- 11.1.17.2 Products offered
- 11.1.18 INDUSTRIAL SUMMIT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
- 11.1.18.1 Business overview
- 11.1.18.2 Products offered
- 11.1.19 SKC
- 11.1.19.1 Business overview
- 11.1.19.2 Products offered
- 11.2 OTHER PLAYERS
- 11.2.1 PARAFIX TAPES & CONVERSIONS LTD.
- 11.2.2 DR. DIETRICH MUELLER GMBH
- 11.2.3 YUNDA ELECTRONIC MATERIALS CO., LTD.
- 11.2.4 SUZHOU KYING INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS CO., LTD.
- 11.2.5 SHINMAX TECHNOLOGY LTD.
- 11.2.6 TIANJIN HENGJI INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD.
- 11.2.7 CIRCUIT COMPONENTS SUPPLIES LTD.
- 11.2.8 POLYONICS, INC.
12 ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS
- 12.1 INTRODUCTION
- 12.2 LIMITATIONS
- 12.3 INTERCONNECTED MARKETS
- 12.3.1 COLORLESS POLYIMIDE FILMS MARKET
- 12.3.1.1 Market definition
- 12.3.1.2 Market overview
- 12.3.1.3 Colorless polyimide films market, by application
- 12.3.1.3.1 Flexible displays
- 12.3.1.3.1.1 High demand for flexible displays to drive market
- 12.3.1.3.2 Flexible solar cells
- 12.3.1.3.2.1 Favorable mechanical properties to support growth of colorless polyimide-based solar cells
- 12.3.1.3.3 Flexible printed circuit boards
- 12.3.1.3.3.1 High demand for consumer electronics to drive market
- 12.3.1.3.4 Lighting equipment
- 12.3.1.3.4.1 Colorless polyimide films to find increased usage in AMOLED lighting equipment
- 12.3.1.3.5 Other applications
13 APPENDIX
- 13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
- 13.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
- 13.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
- 13.4 RELATED REPORTS
- 13.5 AUTHOR DETAILS