Polyimide Films and Tapes Market Report 2025

This Polyimide Films and Tapes report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The polyimide films and tapes market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.53 billion in 2024 to $2.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in electronics and aerospace industries, demand for high-temperature and flexible materials, expansion of medical devices and sensors, development of lightweight and durable films, regulatory standards for material safety.

The polyimide films and tapes market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to customized polyimide solutions for specific applications, sustainable and eco-friendly film and tape materials, growth in flexible and printed electronics, expansion in 5g and advanced communication technologies, adoption in wearable technology and iot devices. Major trends in the forecast period include flexible and foldable electronic devices, regulatory compliance in polyimide material safety, miniaturization and nanoscale polyimide technologies, smart and self-healing polyimide films, collaboration between polyimide and material science.

The increasing demand for electronics is playing a significant role in driving the growth of the polyimide films and tapes market in the future. Electronics refer to devices or circuits that utilize microchips, transistors, and other components to carry out various functions. Polyimide films and tapes serve as insulating materials that are extensively used in electrical engineering and electronics for applications requiring high-temperature resistance. For example, in February 2022, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK-based professional services network, forecasted that in 2022, smartphones, computers, and television sets would experience growth rates of 3-4%. However, it is expected that the average selling prices of smartphones will decline by more than 15%, which may lead to a decrease in overall dollar value. Thus, the rise in demand for electronics is driving the expansion of the polyimide film and tape market.

The growing demand from the aerospace industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the polyimide film and tape market in the future. The aerospace industry encompasses the various businesses, organizations, and activities involved in the design, development, production, and operation of aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems and components. The increasing applications of polyimide films within this sector are expected to further support global market growth. A notable factor contributing to this growth is the rising delivery of commercial aircraft. For example, in November 2023, the International Trade Administration, a US-based government agency, reported that in 2022, the UK aerospace industry generated approximately $34.5 billion in turnover, with 70% of its production being exported. Additionally, the defense sector had a turnover of around $29 billion, including $15 billion in exports, while the space industry achieved a turnover of roughly $22 billion, with $9.5 billion in exports. Therefore, the increasing demand from the aerospace sector is fostering the growth of the polyimide film and tape market.

Technological advancements represent a prominent trend in the polyimide films and tapes market, with major companies focusing on innovative solutions to meet consumer demands. For instance, Blueshift, a U.S.-based provider of thermal protection systems, launched its flagship RockeTape in collaboration with Digi-Key Electronics, a leading distributor of electronic components. This initiative, part of the 'Fulfilled by Digi-Key' program, enhances the availability and distribution of high-temperature protection, thermal insulation, and heat management tape.

Exploring new materials is a strategy adopted by major companies in the polyimide films and tapes market to gain a competitive edge and enrich their product offerings. Toray Industries Inc., a Japan-based textile industry company, introduced a new version of its 'PHOTONEECE' photosensitive polyimide coating material in December 2022. This environmentally friendly polyimide coating, free of N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), is designed for power semiconductor applications.

In May 2024, Fedrigoni, an Italy-based paper company known for producing specialty papers and self-adhesive solutions for various industries, acquired POLI-TAPE Klebefolien GmbH for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is part of Fedrigoni's strategy to broaden its range of self-adhesive materials and strengthen its capabilities in specialty graphics and polyurethane films, thereby positioning itself for rapid growth in the visual communication market. POLI-TAPE Klebefolien GmbH, a manufacturing company based in Germany, specializes in a diverse array of adhesive films and tapes, including high-performance polyimide films and tapes designed for demanding industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the polyimide films and tapes market include DuPont de Nemorus Inc., 3M Company, Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd., Dunmore, FLEXcon Company Inc., Kaneka Corporation, Kolon Industries Inc., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc., Nitto Denko Corporation, Saint-Gobain, Shinmax Technology Ltd., Suzhou Kying Industrial Materials Co. Ltd., Taimide Tech. Inc., Toray Industries Inc., Ube Industries Ltd., Axiom Materials Inc., Boyd Corporation, Changchun Ceres Tech Co. Ltd., Changchun SinoBao Technology Co. Ltd., Dunmore Corporation, HIP Technology, I.S.T. Corporation, Jiangsu Yabao Insulation Material Co. Ltd., Lenzing Plastics GmbH, MPM Holdings Inc., Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation, Sheldahl Flexible Technologies, SKC Kolon PI Inc., Taihang Chemical Co. Ltd., Teijin Limited, Tianjin Tiansu Zhongxing Electrical Insulation Materials Co.Ltd., Triad Polymers Inc., Yancheng Hengsheng Insulation Co. Ltd., Yixin Science and Technology Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyimide films and tapes market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the polyimide films and tapes market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the polyimide films and tapes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

Polyimide film is a lightweight, flexible, polymer-based material known for its high heat and chemical resistance. These films and tapes are specifically designed for applications that require resistance to high temperatures. Offering excellent thermal, electrical, physical, and chemical resistance properties across a wide temperature range, polyimide films and tapes are commonly used for electrical insulation purposes.

The main types of polyimide films and tapes include polyimide tapes, conventional polyimide films, colorless polyimide films, and other variations. Polyimide tapes find applications in industries such as automotive, industrial, electronics, aerospace, and labeling where high-temperature resistance is crucial. Various applications of polyimide films and tapes include flexible printed circuits, specialty fabricated products, pressure-sensitive tapes, motors or generators, wires and cables. These materials are utilized across diverse sectors including electrical and electronics, automotive, aerospace, solar, labeling, medical, and by other end-users.

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The polyimide films and tapes market consists of sales of polyimide films and tapes that are used for insulation on electrical components. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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