Heat-Shrink Tubing Market Report 2025

The heat-shrink tubing market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.22 billion in 2024 to $2.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to electronics industry expansion, growing medical device manufacturing, automotive industry adoption, industrial applications, advancement in manufacturing processes.

The heat-shrink tubing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global infrastructure projects, innovation in size and form factors, emergence of new applications, shift towards sustainable solutions, demand for high-performance materials. Major trends in the forecast period include market expansion in emerging economies, innovation in material durability, rising demand for electrical insulation, sustainability and environmental concerns, miniaturization in electronics.

A steady increase in global power generation capacity is anticipated to boost the growth of the heat-shrink tubes market in the future. Power generation involves producing electricity using various technologies, including steam boilers and wind turbines. In the power generation sector, heat shrink tubing is utilized to safeguard power lines from physical damage, moisture, and other environmental factors, preventing moisture and debris from infiltrating the lines, which helps avert the premature failure of cables and wires. For example, a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a government agency, indicated in October 2023 that global electricity generation is expected to rise by 30%-76% by 2050, with zero-carbon technologies accounting for 81%-95% of new capacity. Consequently, the share of coal, natural gas, and petroleum in global capacity is projected to decrease to 27%-38%. Thus, the ongoing expansion of global power generation capacity is driving the growth of the heat-shrink tubing market.

The heat-shrink tubing market is expected to experience growth due to the increasing demand in the electronics industry. The electronics industry encompasses a broad range of businesses involved in designing, manufacturing, distributing, and selling electronic devices, components, and systems. Heat-shrink systems provide versatile solutions for insulation, protection, organization, and repair within the electronics sector, enhancing the reliability, durability, and functionality of electronic devices and systems. For example, LG, a South Korea-based consumer electronics company, reported sales exceeding $60 billion in 2022, a 12.9% increase from 2021. The Home Appliance & Air Solution Company achieved revenue of $22.5 billion in 2022, up 10.3% from the previous year. Therefore, the increasing demand in the electronics industry is a significant driver for the heat-shrink tubing market.

Automation of heat shrink tubing is a prominent trend gaining popularity in the heat-shrink tubing market. Major companies are focused on innovating their products to strengthen their market position. For instance, CORTEC Corp introduced a new custom VpCI-126 Shrink Film designed for automated heat shrink and heat seal tunnels. This film provides corrosion protection for industrial equipment during shipping or storage. It forms a protective molecular layer on metal surfaces inside the packaging, preventing rusting. Automation of heat shrinking benefits various industries, including consumer items wrapped in fragile films.

Major companies in the heat-shrink tubing market are innovating new products such as Specialty Heat Shrink Tubing to enhance their market position and profitability. Specialty heat shrink tubing, such as WOER's model HSS63, features a tin ring for handling shielded wire terminals and splices. It offers connection protection, easy installation, resistance to abrasion and chemical corrosion, and transparency for visual inspection. Innovations in specialty heat shrink tubing cater to specific applications, providing unique characteristics tailored to specialized needs.

In January 2023, Fluorotherm Polymers Inc. expanded its product line by acquiring Rhem Plastics, a manufacturer of high-performance tube and tubing products made from materials such as PTFE, PVDF, FEP, and PFA. This acquisition enhances Fluorotherm's tubing product offerings, including retractable coils and curved tubing for fluid handling applications. The new product designs complement Fluorotherm's existing fluoropolymer tubing lines, contributing to its growth and market presence.

Major companies operating in the heat-shrink tubing market include ABB Ltd., 3M, TE Connectivity, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., HellermannTyton, Alpha Wire, Panduit Corporation, Qualtek Electronics Corporation, Zeus Industrial Products Inc., Insultab Inc., SAB North America, Molex LLC, Aircraft Marine Products Inc., Babsco Supply Inc., Buy Heat Shrink LLC, Cable Ties Unlimited Inc., Changyuan Group Ltd., DSG-Canusa Holding GmbH, Dunbar Sales Corp., Electro Insulation Corp., Hishi LLC, Lapp Tannehill Inc., National Plastics & Seals Inc., Pexco LLC, Shanghai Changyuan Electronic Material Co. Ltd., ShawCor Ltd., Shenzhen Woer Heat-Shrinkable Material Co. Ltd, Taiwan Yun Lin Electronic Co Ltd., Techflex Inc.

North America was the largest region in the heat-shrink tubing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global heat-shrink tubing market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the heat-shrink tubing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the heat-shrink tubing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Heat-shrink tubing is a thermoplastic plastic tube designed to shrink when heat is applied, providing insulation and corrosion resistance for wire arrays and electrical components. It protects stranded and solid wire conductors, connections, couplings, and terminals from environmental factors. This tubing offers mechanical support to wires and cables, preventing premature failure due to strain and stress.

The main types of heat-shrink tubing include single-wall and double-wall variants. Single-wall heat-shrink tubing, typically made of cross-linked polyolefin, offers protection against abrasion and moisture. It is commonly used in metal wires for insulation, strain relief, and protection against mechanical damage and abrasion, surpassing tape and molding in performance. Various materials are used in the manufacturing of heat-shrink tubing, including polyolefin, polytetrafluoroethylene, fluorinated ethylene propylene, perfluoro alkoxy alkane, ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, among others. These tubing materials are available in different voltages such as low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage, catering to diverse applications in industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, automotive, utilities, and more.

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The heat-shrink tubing market consists of sales of various tubings such as PVC heat shrink tubing, elastomeric heat shrinks tubing, silicone heat shrinks tubing, and PVDF heat shrink tubing. 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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