The Global Thermally Conductive Plastics Market size is expected to reach $402.5 million by 2031, rising at a market growth of 13.5% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2023, the market attained a volume of 38,195.6 tonnes, experiencing a growth of 33.7% (2020-2023).
Thermally conductive plastics help efficiently transfer heat away from these components, improving their performance and lifespan. According to Statistics Canada, during the third quarter of 2022, 34,313 new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) were registered, accounting for 8.7% of the total new motor vehicle registrations. This marks a 43.2% increase in the number of new ZEVs. Therefore, in 2023, the automotive segment attained a noteworthy revenue share in the market. In terms of volume, 23,400.2 tonnes of Thermally Conductive Plastics is expected to be utilized in automotive by the year 2031. The increasing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles has heightened the requirement for effective thermal management solutions to dissipate heat generated by essential components such as batteries, motors, inverters, and power electronics. The growth of electric vehicles is propelling the demand for thermally conductive plastics within the industry.
Industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics are increasingly seeking lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency (in automotive) and enhance performance (in aerospace and electronics). Thermally conductive plastics offer the advantage of being significantly lighter than traditional metal alternatives while still providing adequate thermal management properties. They can be manufactured using injection molding processes, which are often more cost-effective and allow for complex geometries, reducing the need for additional parts and assembly steps. Hence, increasing focus on lightweight materials is driving the market's growth.
Additionally, modern electronic devices like smartphones, computers, and automotive electronics are becoming more powerful and compact. As a result, they generate more heat in a smaller space, leading to greater challenges in dissipating heat effectively. Thermally conductive plastics offer a lightweight and efficient solution for managing heat in these densely packed devices. Many industries, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics, are pushing the boundaries of operating temperatures for their components and systems. Thermally conductive plastics can withstand higher temperatures than traditional plastics, allowing them to be used in critical heat management applications. Thus, the rising need for heat management propels the market's growth.
However, Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives integrate advanced automation, Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics technologies into manufacturing processes. These technologies rely heavily on electronic components and sensors embedded within machinery and equipment to collect and analyze real-time data. Additionally, thermally conductive plastics are often recyclable and lightweight and offer potential material savings compared to traditional metal alternatives, supporting sustainability goals in manufacturing processes. In conclusion, rising smart manufacturing and industry 4.0 applications propel the market's growth.
Type Outlook
Based on type, the market is divided into polyamide, polycarbonate, polyphenylene sulfide, polyetherimide, polybutylene terephthalate, polysulfones, and others. The polybutylene terephthalate segment attained 21% revenue share in the market in 2023. In terms of volume, 29,270.6 tonnes of polybutylene terephthalate type is expected to be utilized by the year 2031. The rapid expansion of the electronic and electrical industry has led to a higher demand for thermally conductive plastics. PBT is widely used in electronic components due to its excellent thermal stability, mechanical properties, and ease of processing.
End-use Outlook
On the basis of end-use, the market is segmented into automotive, industrial, electrical & electronics, healthcare & pharma, aerospace, telecommunications, and others. The electrical & electronics segment recorded 36% revenue share in the market in 2023. In terms of volume, 34,051.4 tonnes of thermally conductive plastics are expected to be utilized in Electrical and electronic by the year 2031. Electrical and electronic devices generate heat during operation due to electrical resistance and component inefficiencies. Effective heat dissipation is essential to avoid overheating, which can result in performance degradation, shortened lifespan, and potential component failure.
Regional Outlook
Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The North America region witnessed 38% revenue share in the market in 2023. In terms of volume, 34,451.2 tonnes of thermally conductive plastics are expected to be utilized in this region. Technological advancements in the automotive industry in North America are rapidly progressing, characterized by the electrification of vehicles and the incorporation of advanced driver assistance systems. Thermally conductive plastics are increasingly used in automotive applications to dissipate heat from electric vehicle batteries, power electronics, LED lighting, and other components.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Celanese Corporation
- SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
- BASF SE
- Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- Lanxess AG
- Ensinger GmbH
- Toray Industries, Inc.
- Kaneka Corporation
- Covestro AG
Global Thermally Conductive Plastics Market Report Segmentation
By Type (Volume, Tonnes, USD Million, 2020-2031)
- Polyamide
- Polycarbonate
- Polyphenylene Sulfide
- Polyetherimide
- Polybutylene Terephthalate
- Polysulfones
- Others
By End-use (Volume, Tonnes, USD Million, 2020-2031)
- Electrical & Electronics
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Aerospace
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Telecommunications
- Others
By Geography (Volume, Tonnes, USD Million, 2020-2031)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1 Market Definition
- 1.2 Objectives
- 1.3 Market Scope
- 1.4 Segmentation
- 1.4.1 Global Thermally Conductive Plastics Market, by Type
- 1.4.2 Global Thermally Conductive Plastics Market, by End-use
- 1.4.3 Global Thermally Conductive Plastics Market, by Geography
- 1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.1.1 Overview
- 3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1 Market Drivers
- 3.2.2 Market Restraints
- 3.2.3 Market Opportunities
- 3.2.4 Market Challenges
Chapter 4. Competition Analysis - Global
- 4.1 Market Share Analysis, 2023
- 4.2 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5. Global Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 5.1 Global Polyamide Market by Region
- 5.2 Global Polycarbonate Market by Region
- 5.3 Global Polyphenylene Sulfide Market by Region
- 5.4 Global Polyetherimide Market by Region
- 5.5 Global Polybutylene Terephthalate Market by Region
- 5.6 Global Polysulfones Market by Region
- 5.7 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 6.1 Global Electrical & Electronics Market by Region
- 6.2 Global Automotive Market by Region
- 6.3 Global Industrial Market by Region
- 6.4 Global Aerospace Market by Region
- 6.5 Global Healthcare & Pharma Market by Region
- 6.6 Global Telecommunications Market by Region
- 6.7 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 7. Global Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Region
- 7.1 North America Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.1.1 North America Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.1.1.1 North America Polyamide Market by Country
- 7.1.1.2 North America Polycarbonate Market by Country
- 7.1.1.3 North America Polyphenylene Sulfide Market by Country
- 7.1.1.4 North America Polyetherimide Market by Country
- 7.1.1.5 North America Polybutylene Terephthalate Market by Country
- 7.1.1.6 North America Polysulfones Market by Country
- 7.1.1.7 North America Others Market by Country
- 7.1.2 North America Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.1.2.1 North America Electrical & Electronics Market by Country
- 7.1.2.2 North America Automotive Market by Country
- 7.1.2.3 North America Industrial Market by Country
- 7.1.2.4 North America Aerospace Market by Country
- 7.1.2.5 North America Healthcare & Pharma Market by Country
- 7.1.2.6 North America Telecommunications Market by Country
- 7.1.2.7 North America Others Market by Country
- 7.1.3 North America Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Country
- 7.1.3.1 US Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.1.3.1.1 US Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.1.3.1.2 US Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.1.3.2 Canada Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.1.3.2.1 Canada Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.1.3.2.2 Canada Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.1.3.3 Mexico Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.1.3.3.1 Mexico Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.1.3.3.2 Mexico Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.1.3.4 Rest of North America Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.1.3.4.1 Rest of North America Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.1.3.4.2 Rest of North America Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.2 Europe Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.2.1 Europe Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.2.1.1 Europe Polyamide Market by Country
- 7.2.1.2 Europe Polycarbonate Market by Country
- 7.2.1.3 Europe Polyphenylene Sulfide Market by Country
- 7.2.1.4 Europe Polyetherimide Market by Country
- 7.2.1.5 Europe Polybutylene Terephthalate Market by Country
- 7.2.1.6 Europe Polysulfones Market by Country
- 7.2.1.7 Europe Others Market by Country
- 7.2.2 Europe Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.2.2.1 Europe Electrical & Electronics Market by Country
- 7.2.2.2 Europe Automotive Market by Country
- 7.2.2.3 Europe Industrial Market by Country
- 7.2.2.4 Europe Aerospace Market by Country
- 7.2.2.5 Europe Healthcare & Pharma Market by Country
- 7.2.2.6 Europe Telecommunications Market by Country
- 7.2.2.7 Europe Others Market by Country
- 7.2.3 Europe Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Country
- 7.2.3.1 Germany Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.2.3.1.1 Germany Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.2.3.1.2 Germany Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.2.3.2 UK Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.2.3.2.1 UK Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.2.3.2.2 UK Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.2.3.3 France Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.2.3.3.1 France Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.2.3.3.2 France Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.2.3.4 Russia Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.2.3.4.1 Russia Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.2.3.4.2 Russia Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.2.3.5 Spain Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.2.3.5.1 Spain Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.2.3.5.2 Spain Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.2.3.6 Italy Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.2.3.6.1 Italy Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.2.3.6.2 Italy Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.2.3.7 Rest of Europe Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.2.3.7.1 Rest of Europe Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.2.3.7.2 Rest of Europe Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.3 Asia Pacific Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.3.1 Asia Pacific Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Polyamide Market by Country
- 7.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Polycarbonate Market by Country
- 7.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Polyphenylene Sulfide Market by Country
- 7.3.1.4 Asia Pacific Polyetherimide Market by Country
- 7.3.1.5 Asia Pacific Polybutylene Terephthalate Market by Country
- 7.3.1.6 Asia Pacific Polysulfones Market by Country
- 7.3.1.7 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 7.3.2 Asia Pacific Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Electrical & Electronics Market by Country
- 7.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Automotive Market by Country
- 7.3.2.3 Asia Pacific Industrial Market by Country
- 7.3.2.4 Asia Pacific Aerospace Market by Country
- 7.3.2.5 Asia Pacific Healthcare & Pharma Market by Country
- 7.3.2.6 Asia Pacific Telecommunications Market by Country
- 7.3.2.7 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 7.3.3 Asia Pacific Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Country
- 7.3.3.1 China Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.3.3.1.1 China Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.3.3.1.2 China Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.3.3.2 Japan Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.3.3.2.1 Japan Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.3.3.2.2 Japan Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.3.3.3 India Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.3.3.3.1 India Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.3.3.3.2 India Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.3.3.4 South Korea Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.3.3.4.1 South Korea Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.3.3.4.2 South Korea Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.3.3.5 Singapore Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.3.3.5.1 Singapore Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.3.3.5.2 Singapore Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.3.3.6 Malaysia Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.3.3.6.1 Malaysia Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.3.3.6.2 Malaysia Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.3.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.3.3.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.3.3.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.4 LAMEA Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.4.1 LAMEA Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.4.1.1 LAMEA Polyamide Market by Country
- 7.4.1.2 LAMEA Polycarbonate Market by Country
- 7.4.1.3 LAMEA Polyphenylene Sulfide Market by Country
- 7.4.1.4 LAMEA Polyetherimide Market by Country
- 7.4.1.5 LAMEA Polybutylene Terephthalate Market by Country
- 7.4.1.6 LAMEA Polysulfones Market by Country
- 7.4.1.7 LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 7.4.2 LAMEA Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.4.2.1 LAMEA Electrical & Electronics Market by Country
- 7.4.2.2 LAMEA Automotive Market by Country
- 7.4.2.3 LAMEA Industrial Market by Country
- 7.4.2.4 LAMEA Aerospace Market by Country
- 7.4.2.5 LAMEA Healthcare & Pharma Market by Country
- 7.4.2.6 LAMEA Telecommunications Market by Country
- 7.4.2.7 LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 7.4.3 LAMEA Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Country
- 7.4.3.1 Brazil Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.4.3.1.1 Brazil Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.4.3.1.2 Brazil Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.4.3.2 Argentina Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.4.3.2.1 Argentina Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.4.3.2.2 Argentina Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.4.3.3 UAE Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.4.3.3.1 UAE Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.4.3.3.2 UAE Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.4.3.4 Saudi Arabia Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.4.3.4.1 Saudi Arabia Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.4.3.4.2 Saudi Arabia Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.4.3.5 South Africa Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.4.3.5.1 South Africa Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.4.3.5.2 South Africa Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.4.3.6 Nigeria Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.4.3.6.1 Nigeria Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.4.3.6.2 Nigeria Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
- 7.4.3.7 Rest of LAMEA Thermally Conductive Plastics Market
- 7.4.3.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by Type
- 7.4.3.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Thermally Conductive Plastics Market by End-use
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
- 8.1 Celanese Corporation
- 8.1.1 Company Overview
- 8.1.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 8.1.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 8.1.6 SWOT Analysis
- 8.2 SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
- 8.2.1 Company Overview
- 8.2.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.3 BASF SE
- 8.3.1 Company Overview
- 8.3.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.3.4 Research & Development Expense
- 8.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.4 Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- 8.4.1 Company Overview
- 8.4.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.5 DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- 8.5.1 Company Overview
- 8.5.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.5.4 Research & Development Expense
- 8.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.6 Lanxess AG
- 8.6.1 Company Overview
- 8.6.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.7 Ensinger GmbH
- 8.7.1 Company Overview
- 8.7.2 SWOT Analysis
- 8.8 Toray Industries, Inc.
- 8.8.1 Company Overview
- 8.8.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 8.9 Kaneka Corporation
- 8.9.1 Company Overview
- 8.9.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.9.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.10. Covestro AG
- 8.10.1 Company Overview
- 8.10.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.10.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.10.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.10.5 SWOT Analysis
Chapter 9. Winning imperatives of Thermally Conductive Plastics Market