Global Electronic Films Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Electronic Films Market Outlook

The global electronic films market size reached approximately USD 9.55 billion in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% in the forecast period of 2024-2032, reaching a value of around USD 17.96 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Electronic films are specialised electronic components that are used in electronic devices and systems such as PCBs and semiconductors. These films are made up of thin material and can perform functions such as conduction of electricity, electrical insulation, and protection of electronic components.

• The burgeoning popularity of electronic films in on-screen displays such as LED and OLED (organic light emitting diode) to increase the light output and improve the display quality is one of the key electronic films market trends.

• Electronic films are also rigorously incorporated into solar cells to enhance the absorption of solar energy for conversion into electricity.

• The increased implementation of polymer films into smart food packaging to preserve the freshness of packaged food, prolong its shelf life, and offer brand transparency also provides impetus to the key electronic films market growth.

• Electronic films made of ITO on glass find growing applications in the military sector for night vision glasses, and military-grade keyboards, among others, due to their high chemical and heat-resistant properties.

Market Analysis

Based on film type, the market is bifurcated into conductive and non-conductive. The electronic films market segmentation, on the basis of material, includes polymer, ITO on glass, ITO on pet, and metal mesh, among others.

Based on application, the market is classified into electronic display, printed circuit board, and semiconductors, among others. The major regional markets of electronic films include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the electronic films market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• 3M Company  

• DuPont de Nemours Inc. 

• Toray International, Inc. 

• Saint Gobain SA   

• Merck KGaA  

• Nitto Denko Corporation  

• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation SJSC  

• Toyobo Co., Ltd.  

• Dontech, Inc. 

• Others

Market Share by Application

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) occupy a significant portion of the electronic films market share, owing to the increased usage of electronic films for enhancing the electrical conductivity of flexible PCBs in a broad range of sectors such as automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial. Electronic film technology is also implemented in PCB for medical wearable devices to enable dynamic movement.

Meanwhile, the electronic display is expected to gain robust growth in the upcoming years, due to the increased popularity of LED display screens.

Market Share by Region

As per the electronic films market analysis, the Asia Pacific accounts for a substantial portion of the global market, due to the growth of the electronics sector in the region. These films also find extensive usage in implantable medical devices to provide barriers during surgery and wound care procedures.

North America is also expected to witness sizeable growth in the forecast period, owing to the increased applications of electronic films in electronic displays and PCBs.

Competitive Landscape

3M Company is a multinational consumer goods corporation, founded in 1902 and headquartered in Minnesota, the United States. Its product portfolio includes adhesives, sealants, lubricants, and electronic materials and components, among others.

DuPont de Nemours Inc., established in 2017, is a global chemical company, based in Delaware, the United States. Some of its featured brands include Corian, Kevlar, Liveo, Nomex, and Styrofoam, among others.

Toray International, Inc., incorporated in 1926, is a specialist in industrial products, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The company offers its products in the sector of apparel, plastics and chemicals, and fibres and textiles, among others.

Other electronic films market players include Saint Gobain SA, Merck KGaA, Nitto Denko Corporation, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation SJSC, Toyobo Co., Ltd., and Dontech, Inc., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report