Polyimides (PI) Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2023 - 2029)

Polyimides (PI) Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2023 - 2029)

The Polyimides Market size is expected to grow from 46.75 kilotons in 2023 to 57.92 kilotons by 2028, at a CAGR of 4.38% during the forecast period (2023-2028).

Key Highlights

• Electrical and Electronics is the Largest End User Industry. Due to its considerable insulation, wear, and friction resistance, PI is widely used in electronic and electrical applications. Thus, the industry recorded the largest share.
• Aerospace is the Fastest-growing End User Industry. Owing to their insulation and high-temperature resistance properties, the demand for PI films is increasing for insulation applications. Thus, aerospace is forecast to be the fastest-growing industry.
• Europe is the Largest Region. Owing to huge markets such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy, Europe held a revenue share of around 47.96% of aerospace components production and dominated the market.
• Africa is the Fastest-growing Region. Africa is projected to be the fastest-growing region, recording the fastest CAGR of 7.62% in electronics production

Polyimides (PI) Market Trends

SIGNIFICANT DEMAND FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS TO AID MARKET DEMAND

• Polyimides are high-performance plastics that can withstand high temperatures and corrosive environments. Due to their non-adhesive and low friction properties, they are suitable for applications in various end-user industries like aerospace, electronics, automotive, and telecommunications.
• The electrical and electronics segment occupied the largest market share by volume in 2022. A significant shift of consumers toward consumer electronics like laptops, mobile phones, and smart devices as companies began adopting work-from-home models and people began setting up home offices caused a surge in demand for consumer electronics, which increased the consumption of polyimides. Global consumer electronics revenue is projected to grow to USD 1103 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow annually by 2.17% between 2023 and 2027.
• Aerospace is the second-largest segment and is likely to register a CAGR of 7.78% by value during the forecast period (2023-2029), making it the fastest-growing segment as well. This growth can be attributed to the increased production of aerospace components worldwide. For instance, aerospace production revenue reached USD 466 billion in 2022 compared to USD 430 billion in 2021. The European aerospace segment is the largest consumer of polyimides, of which France held 28.83% of the European market share by volume in 2022, making it the largest consumer of polyimides in Europe. France is home to multiple global aerospace components and aircraft manufacturers, such as Dassault Aviation and Airbus. The well-established nature of the industry has also supported the demand for polyimides.

CHINA AND JAPAN TO DOMINATE ASIA-PACIFIC GROWTH OF PI

• Asia-Pacific was the largest segment in terms of consumption of polyimides in 2022. It is predicted to register a CAGR of 7.10% in terms of value during the forecast period, making it the fourth fastest-growing segment. This growth can be attributed to countries like China and Japan, which accounted for 59% and 13%, respectively, of the region's overall polyimide consumption in 2022.
• China's electrical and electronics industry is the major consumer of polyimides, accounting for 50% of the country's overall polyimide consumption in 2022. Owing to a significant increase in the demand for consumer electronics like laptops and mobiles as companies began adopting work-from-home models and people started setting up home offices, the demand for polyimides increased in the country. This trend is expected to continue in the future as China's consumer electronics segment is projected to generate a revenue of USD 257.6 billion by 2023.
• The United Arab Emirates is the fastest-growing segment in the Middle East, making it one of the fastest growing regions. It is likely to register a CAGR of 8.98% in terms of value during the forecast period [2023-2029]. The country's electrical and electronics segment is the fastest-growing end user. Electrical and electronics production is expected to reach USD 73 billion in 2029 compared to USD 39 billion in 2022. The electronics market in the country is projected to reach a market volume of around USD 3.32 billion in 2027 from USD 2.41 billion in 2023.

Polyimides (PI) Industry Overview

The Polyimides (PI) Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 32.57%. The major players in this market are DuPont, KANEKA CORPORATION, PI Advanced Materials Co., Ltd., TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC. and UBE Corporation (sorted alphabetically).

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