Global Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) thermistors are temperature-sensitive resistors that exhibit an increase in resistance with rising temperature. Unlike negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors, where resistance decreases as temperature rises, PTC thermistors experience a positive correlation between resistance and temperature. This characteristic makes PTC thermistors valuable in various applications, particularly as temperature sensors, overcurrent protectors, and in self-regulating heating elements. In PTC thermistors used as overcurrent protectors, the resistance increases dramatically when the temperature surpasses a specific threshold, leading to a significant reduction in current flow. This self-limiting behavior helps protect electronic circuits and devices from overheating and potential damage. Additionally, PTC thermistors are employed in diverse applications such as automotive systems, household appliances, and temperature-compensating devices where their unique resistance-temperature relationship is advantageous.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors include TE Connectivity, Polytronics, Wayon, Bourns, Fuzetec, Sea & Land, Keter, TDK Electronics, Hollyland, VISHAY, Amphenol, Jinke, MURATA, Thinking, HIEL, HGTECH etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Include:

TE Connectivity

Polytronics

Wayon

Bourns

Fuzetec

Sea & Land

Keter

TDK Electronics

Hollyland

VISHAY

Amphenol

Jinke

MURATA

Thinking

HIEL

HGTECH

Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Product Segment Include:

CPTC

PPTC

Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Product Application Include:

Computers/Peripherals

Telecom/Datacom Infrastructure

Consumer Electronics

Medical Electronics

Automotive Electronics

Home Appliance

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 6: North America Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 7: Europe Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: China Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: Latin America Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Global Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Thermistors Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources