Flexible Heater Market Report 2025

The flexible heater market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.27 billion in 2024 to $1.36 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to miniaturization trends, automotive industry growth, energy efficiency requirements, consumer electronics evolution, food and beverage processing.

The flexible heater market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.81 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advanced materials development, e-commerce and packaging industry, flexible electronics growth, environmental monitoring solutions, expansion of the aerospace sector. Major trends in the forecast period include wearable technology, consumer electronics, consumer electronics, advancements in material science, smart heating solutions, innovations in printing technologies.

The rising demand for automobiles is anticipated to drive the growth of the flexible heater market in the coming years. Flexible heaters are utilized in vehicles to prevent ice buildup on side view mirrors and in cars, buses, and trucks operating in extremely low temperatures. Print heaters can also function as seat warmers, steering wheel heaters, window defrosters, or general heaters within vehicles. The growing demand for automobiles, particularly electric vehicles, contributes to the need for flexible heaters. For example, in June 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, reported that electric cars accounted for 18% of the total market in 2023, with sales approaching 14 million and projected to reach 17 million in 2024. Therefore, the increasing demand for automobiles is expected to drive the demand for flexible heaters throughout the forecast period.

The expansion of the consumer electronics market is expected to drive the growth trajectory of the flexible heater market. Consumer electronics encompass a broad spectrum of electronic devices designed for personal use, encompassing entertainment, communication, productivity, and daily convenience. Flexible heaters find extensive applications within consumer electronics to ensure precise temperature control and prevent issues like condensation, maintaining optimal operating temperatures for batteries, displays, sensors, and other components in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and wearables. This application enhances the reliability and performance of these devices, especially in environments with variable temperatures, ultimately leading to enhanced user experiences and prolonged device longevity. According to projections from Oberlo in 2023, the consumer electronics market is set to achieve a revenue of $603 billion, showing a substantial 11.9% annual growth, with expectations of reaching $230 billion by 2027, accounting for 24.2% of the industry's total revenue. Hence, the consumer electronics market's expansion is a driving force behind the flexible heater market's growth.

Technological advancement is a significant trend gaining traction in the flexible heater market. Key players in the flexible heater industry are concentrating on technological innovations to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in February 2024, Modine Manufacturing Company, a US-based heat transfer products firm, introduced the MEW Electric Unit Heater. These electric unit heaters, which are resistant to corrosion, are designed for non-hazardous washdown and corrosive environments, incorporating NEMA 4X protection for improved durability and operational lifespan. With their stainless steel construction and optional built-in features, the MEW heaters deliver dependable heating solutions customized for industries such as agriculture, food and beverage production, and petrochemicals.

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is a strategic avenue major companies often utilize to fortify their market positions and expand their product offerings. Two such instances include Watlow's acquisition of Eurotherm and Storskogen's acquisition of Flexi Heater. In February 2022, Watlow, a prominent US-based designer and manufacturer of comprehensive industrial thermal systems, acquired Eurotherm, a UK-based provider of a wide range of thermal products such as temperature controllers and heaters. This acquisition, conducted for an undisclosed amount, was aimed at bolstering Watlow's portfolio with innovative thermal products and cutting-edge technologies. Watlow's strategic intent behind this acquisition is to leverage Eurotherm's offerings to enhance its customers' competitive edge by providing them with advanced and diverse thermal solutions.

In November 2022, Watlow, a US-based electric manufacturing company, acquired Eurotherm Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance their innovative thermal product offerings and generate new global opportunities for customers by merging their technologies and expanding manufacturing capabilities. Eurotherm Limited is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in temperature control.

Major companies operating in the flexible heater market are Honeywell International Inc., Nibe Industrier AB, OMEGA Engineering Inc., Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company, All Flex Flexible Circuits LLC, Chromalox Inc., Zoppas Industries S.P.A., Rogers Corporation, Minco Products Inc., Birk Manufacturing Inc., Bucan Electric Heating Devices Inc., Durex Industries Corp., Holroyd Components Ltd., Tempco Electric Heater Corporation, Thermo Heating Elements LLC, Rama Corporation, Heatron Inc., Backer Marathon Inc., Space-Ray Inc., Tutco-Farnam Custom Products, Backer Hotwatt Inc., Delta-Therm Corporation, Thermal Circuits Inc., BriskHeat Corporation, Hotset America Corp., Hi-Heat Industries Inc., Kapton Heaters Inc., Flexelec Ltd., Calorique LLC, Hillesheim GmbH, Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd., Kuhlmann Electro-Heat A/S, Zhejiang Zhongmin Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the flexible heater market in 2024. The regions covered in the flexible heater analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the flexible heater market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and the USA.

Flexible heaters are heaters that can be bent or flexed to conform to the curves of the surface to be heated. They are wire-wrapped, chemically etched, or screen-printed, providing versatility for various applications where heat supply is needed. These heaters possess characteristics that make them resistant to chemicals and moisture, and they are known for their durability, accuracy, and efficiency.

The main types of flexible heaters include silicone rubber-based, polyimide-based, polyester-based, mica-based, and others. Silicone rubber-based flexible heaters consist of resistance wire wound on a fiberglass cable for support, while the resistance element in etched foil heaters is formed of a thin metal foil. These flexible heaters are distributed through various channels such as retail, supermarkets, online platforms, offline stores, and others. They find applications in diverse industries, including electronics and semiconductors, medical, aerospace and defense, food and beverages, automotive, oil and gas, mining, and more.

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The flexible heater market consists of sales of butyl-rubber-based heaters and wired heaters. 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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