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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Conducting Polymers Market is accounted for $6.43 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $13.17 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 10.8% during the forecast period. A special class of materials known as conducting polymers combines the electrical conductivity of metals with the mechanical characteristics of polymers. Conducting polymers can conduct electricity because, in contrast to conventional insulating polymers, they have a conjugated backbone structure. Moreover, a multitude of uses are possible by manipulating and controlling this conductivity via chemical doping or electrochemical procedures.

According to the American Chemical Society, the study of conducting polymers has significantly advanced our understanding of materials with unique electrical and mechanical properties, opening up avenues for groundbreaking applications in electronics, sensing technologies, and energy storage systems.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing need for flexible and lightweight electronics

The market for conducting polymers is expanding at a rapid pace due to the rising demand for flexible and lightweight electronics. Because conducting polymers have a special blend of mechanical flexibility and electrical conductivity, they offer a solution as consumer preferences shift toward more portable and adaptable electronic devices. Furthermore, this trend is especially noticeable in sectors like wearable technology, where the creation of flexible and conformable electronic components is made possible by the use of conducting polymers.

Restraint:

Environmental factors vulnerability

Environmental elements, including moisture, temperature changes, and chemical exposure, can affect conducting polymers. These weaknesses could cause the material to deteriorate over time, which would affect its dependability and long-term performance. Moreover, in practical applications, addressing these environmental sensitivities is essential to guaranteeing the stability and durability of conducting polymers, particularly in electronic devices subjected to a range of operating conditions.

Opportunity:

Quick developments in flexible electronics

The continuous progress in flexible electronics offers conducting polymers a great deal of promise. Conducting polymers can be crucial in enabling the development of flexible circuits, wearable technology, and conformable electronic components, as the demand for bendable, stretchable, and lightweight electronic devices keeps growing. Furthermore, to fully take advantage of this opportunity, more study and creativity are needed to improve polymer compatibility with flexible substrates and maximize their performance in flexible electronic applications.

Threat:

Rivalry from recognized materials

One of the main challenges that conducting polymers face is competition from materials that is well-established in different industries. In some applications, conventional materials like silicon and metals may already be well-established, making it difficult for conducting polymers to become widely accepted. Additionally, to counter this danger, conducting polymers must be shown to have special benefits and to be more affordable than conventional materials.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on the conducting polymer market. It has hampered production processes, disrupted the global supply chain, and decreased demand in a number of industries. Research and development efforts have been hindered by lockdowns, travel restrictions, and economic uncertainties, which may have slowed down innovation in the field. Furthermore, capital expenditures and investment patterns have been impacted by the pandemic-caused economic downturn, which has impacted the market's growth trajectory.

The Inherently Conductive Polymers (ICP) segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

It is projected that the Inherently Conductive Polymers (ICP) segment will command the largest market share for conducting polymers. Without the need for external doping or modifications, intrinsically conductive polymers have special properties that enable them to conduct electricity. Moreover, this market has seen strong demand, especially in applications where processing simplicity, flexibility, and lightweight qualities are essential. ICPs are widely used in sensors, flexible electronics, and other electronic component development.

The Batteries segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The conducting polymers market's highest CAGR is anticipated for the battery segment. The use of conducting polymers in battery technology has been driven by the growing need for effective and portable energy storage solutions. Conducting polymers are advantageous for use in rechargeable batteries because of their high power density, flexibility, and ease of processing. Furthermore, the need for sophisticated energy storage systems increases as the world shifts to electric cars and renewable energy sources, which propels the conducting polymers market's growth.

Region with largest share:

With regard to conducting polymers, the Asia-Pacific region is projected to hold the largest market share. The region's booming electronics manufacturing industry, especially in China, Japan, and South Korea, is responsible for much of its dominance. Asia-Pacific's robust growth in industries like consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications is driving demand for conducting polymers. Additionally, the region has been a leader in the adoption of conducting polymers due to its focus on technological advancements and the growing demand for flexible and lightweight electronic components.

Region with highest CAGR:

The conducting polymer market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the Asia-Pacific region. The demand for conducting polymers is rising across a range of industries, including electronics, automotive, and healthcare, thanks to the region's dynamic economic landscape, which is especially evident in nations like China, India, and South Korea. The robust growth of conducting polymers in the region is attributed to the expanding electronics manufacturing sector and the growing adoption of innovative technologies. Moreover, the need for conducting polymers is further fueled by the focus on renewable energy sources and developments in energy storage technologies, particularly solar cells and batteries.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Conducting Polymers market include DSM, Solvay SA, Avient Corporation, Celanese Corporation, 3M Company, Parker Hannifin Corp, Heraeus Holding GMBH, KEMET Corporation, SABIC, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Agfa-Gevaert Group, The Lubrizol Corporation and Integral Technologies, Inc.

Key Developments:

In January 2024, A Joint venture between Cargill and dsm-firmenich, Avansya, has confirmed that its EverSweet stevia-based sweetener has gained a positive response from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), writes Neill Barston. Confectionery Production first discussed the potential for the new series with the company's teams at Sweets & Snacks Expo last year in the US, and the company has continued to drive innovation within the segment.

In May 2023, Parker Aerospace, a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announces an agreement with the U.S. Army for a five-year contract providing overhaul and upgrade to the UH-60 Blackhawk hydraulic pump and flight control actuation. The agreement includes provisions for firm-fixed price (FFP) indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) for the Army's aircraft.

In May 2023, 3M today announced it has entered into agreements to sell certain assets associated with its dental local anesthetic portfolio, based in Seefeld, Germany, to Pierrel S.p.A. ("Pierrel"), a global provider of services for the pharmaceutical industry, for a purchase price of $70 million, subject to closing and other adjustments.

Products Covered:

• Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)
• Polycarbonates
• Polyphenylene-polymer (PPP) based Resins
• Nylon
• Other Products

Types Covered:

• Electrically Conducting
• Thermally Conducting
• Other Types

Classes Covered:

• Conjugated Conducting polymers
• Charge Transfer Polymer's
• Ionically Conducting Polymers
• Conductively Filled Polymers
• Other Classes

Conduction Mechanisms Covered:

• Conductive Plastics
• Electrical Conducting
• Polymer Thermal Conducting
• Polyfuran
• Conducting Polymer Composites
• Inherently Conductive Polymers (ICPs)
• Inherently Dissipative Polymers (IDPs)

Synthesis Processes Covered:

• Chemical Synthesis
• Electro Copolymerization

Technologies Covered:

• Chemical Doping Technology
• Electrochemical Doping Technology
• Other Technologies

Applications Covered:

• Anti-Static Packaging and Coating
• ESD/EMI Shielding
• Electrostatic Coating
• Actuators and Sensors
• Batteries
• Solar Cells
• Electroluminescence
• Printed Circuit Board
• Work Surface and Flooring
• Light Emitting Diodes
• Super Capacitors
• Bio Implants
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Electronics and Electrical
• Industrial
• Healthcare
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

• Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

• Company Profiling
  • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
  • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
• Regional Segmentation
  • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
• Competitive Benchmarking
  • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

• 2.1 Abstract
• 2.2 Stake Holders
• 2.3 Research Scope
• 2.4 Research Methodology
  • 2.4.1 Data Mining
  • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
  • 2.4.3 Data Validation
  • 2.4.4 Research Approach
• 2.5 Research Sources
  • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Drivers
• 3.3 Restraints
• 3.4 Opportunities
• 3.5 Threats
• 3.6 Product Analysis
• 3.7 Technology Analysis
• 3.8 Application Analysis
• 3.9 End User Analysis
• 3.10 Emerging Markets
• 3.11 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

• 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
• 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
• 4.3 Threat of substitutes
• 4.4 Threat of new entrants
• 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Conducting Polymers Market, By Product

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)
• 5.3 Polycarbonates
• 5.4 Polyphenylene-polymer (PPP) based Resins
• 5.5 Nylon
• 5.6 Other Products

6 Global Conducting Polymers Market, By Type

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Electrically Conducting
• 6.3 Thermally Conducting
• 6.4 Other Types

7 Global Conducting Polymers Market, By Class

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Conjugated Conducting polymers
• 7.3 Charge Transfer Polymer's
• 7.4 Ionically Conducting Polymers
• 7.5 Conductively Filled Polymers
• 7.6 Other Classes

8 Global Conducting Polymers Market, By Conduction Mechanism

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Conductive Plastics
• 8.3 Electrical Conducting
• 8.4 Polymer Thermal Conducting
• 8.5 Polyfuran
• 8.6 Conducting Polymer Composites
• 8.7 Inherently Conductive Polymers (ICPs)
• 8.8 Inherently Dissipative Polymers (IDPs)

9 Global Conducting Polymers Market, By Synthesis Process

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Chemical Synthesis
• 9.3 Electro Copolymerization

10 Global Conducting Polymers Market, By Technology

• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Chemical Doping Technology
• 10.3 Electrochemical Doping Technology
• 10.4 Other Technologies

11 Global Conducting Polymers Market, By Application

• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.2 Anti-Static Packaging and Coating
• 11.3 ESD/EMI Shielding
• 11.4 Electrostatic Coating
• 11.5 Actuators and Sensors
• 11.6 Batteries
• 11.7 Solar Cells
• 11.8 Electroluminescence
• 11.9 Printed Circuit Board
• 11.10 Work Surface and Flooring
• 11.11 Light Emitting Diodes
• 11.12 Super Capacitors
• 11.13 Bio Implants
• 11.14 Other Applications

12 Global Conducting Polymers Market, By End User

• 12.1 Introduction
• 12.2 Automotive
• 12.3 Aerospace
• 12.4 Electronics and Electrical
• 12.5 Industrial
• 12.6 Healthcare
• 12.7 Other End Users

13 Global Conducting Polymers Market, By Geography

• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 North America
  • 13.2.1 US
  • 13.2.2 Canada
  • 13.2.3 Mexico
• 13.3 Europe
  • 13.3.1 Germany
  • 13.3.2 UK
  • 13.3.3 Italy
  • 13.3.4 France
  • 13.3.5 Spain
  • 13.3.6 Rest of Europe
• 13.4 Asia Pacific
  • 13.4.1 Japan
  • 13.4.2 China
  • 13.4.3 India
  • 13.4.4 Australia
  • 13.4.5 New Zealand
  • 13.4.6 South Korea
  • 13.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 13.5 South America
  • 13.5.1 Argentina
  • 13.5.2 Brazil
  • 13.5.3 Chile
  • 13.5.4 Rest of South America
• 13.6 Middle East & Africa
  • 13.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 13.6.2 UAE
  • 13.6.3 Qatar
  • 13.6.4 South Africa
  • 13.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

14 Key Developments

• 14.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
• 14.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
• 14.3 New Product Launch
• 14.4 Expansions
• 14.5 Other Key Strategies

15 Company Profiling

• 15.1 DSM
• 15.2 Solvay SA
• 15.3 Avient Corporation
• 15.4 Celanese Corporation
• 15.5 3M Company
• 15.6 Parker Hannifin Corp
• 15.7 Heraeus Holding GMBH
• 15.8 KEMET Corporation
• 15.9 SABIC
• 15.10 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• 15.11 Agfa-Gevaert Group
• 15.12 The Lubrizol Corporation
• 15.13 Integral Technologies, Inc.