Electroactive Polymer Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Electroactive Polymer Market is segmented by Type (Conductive Plastics, Inherently Conductive Polymer, and Inherently Dissipative Polymer), Application (Actuators and Sensors, Energy Generation, Automotive Devices, Batteries, Prosthetics, Robotics, and Other Applications), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The report offers market size and forecasts in terms of revenue (USD million) for all the above segments.

Electroactive Polymer Market Size

Electroactive Polymer Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
CAGR > 5.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Electroactive Polymer Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis

The electroactive polymer market is projected to register a CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period.

  • COVID-19 negatively impacted the market in 2020. However, the market reached pre-pandemic levels in 2022 and is expected to grow steadily in the future.
  • The growing electrical and electronics industry is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period. However, it is difficult to extract the electroactive polymer, and it is usually harmful to the environment. However, improper disposal of electroactive polymer products could harm the environment, which is anticipated to slow the market's expansion.
  • The rising significance of biomimetic and fake muscles for handling complex medical issues using electroactive polymer will likely provide opportunities for the electroactive polymer market over the next five years. The North American region is expected to dominate the global electroactive polymer market.

Electroactive Polymer Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Electroactive Polymer Market according to our research experts:

Actuators and Sensors to Dominate the Market

  • Actuators and sensors are expected to dominate due to their wide usage in electrical and electronic components of sensitive electronics and plastic parts. This is due to their ability to prevent dust attraction and electrostatic discharge. Inherently conductive polymers include polythiophenes, polyanilines, polypyrroles, and polyacetylenes.
  • Conductive polymers are used in sensors as these are electronically conductive with relatively high and reversible ion storage capacity. The usage of electroactive polymers provides large electromechanical bending at low voltages. Moreover, their soft and flexible structures also help in working efficiently.
  • According to the Ministry of Electronics and IT's 'A call to action for broadening and deepening electronics manufacturing' study, India intends to generate USD 300 billion in electrical and electronics manufacturing by 2026, benefiting the market for electroactive polymers during the forecast period.
  • According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India exported USD 2,009.07 million worth of electronics in September 2022, up 71.99% year over year. Key export items in this industry include mobile phones, consumer electronics (TV and audio), IT hardware (laptops, tablets), industrial electronics, and auto electronics, supporting the market growth.
  • All the aforementioned factors are expected to drive the electroactive polymer market during the forecast period.
Electroactive Polymer Market: IT-ITeS Industry Exports, India, (USD billion), 2016-2021

Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market

  • The Asia-Pacific region is the largest market for electroactive polymers. Factors such as increasing production of electronic devices and changing consumer preference towards miniaturization of daily use of consumer electronics and gadgets have been driving the electroactive polymer requirements in the region.
  • Electronic products in the region have the highest growth rates in the consumer electronics segment of the market in terms of demand. With the increase in the disposable incomes of the middle-class population, the demand for electronic products is projected to increase steadily, thereby driving the market studied.
  • China has the world's largest electronics production base. Electronic products, such as wires, cables, computing devices, and other personal devices, recorded the highest growth in electronics. The country serves the domestic demand for electronics and exports electronic output to other countries, thus, providing a huge market during the forecast period.
  • According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China, the overall profit of China's electronics manufacturing businesses increased by 38.9 percent year on year in 2021, thus positively impacting the market's growth.
  • Furthermore, according to Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITIA), the overall production value of the Japan electronics sector increased by almost 10% to around USD 100 billion in 2021. The sector includes electronic devices, components, and consumer and industrial electronic equipment.
  • Hence, due to the above-mentioned reasons, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market studied during the forecast period.
Electroactive Polymer Market - Growth Rate by Region, 2023-2028

Electroactive Polymer Industry Overview

The global electroactive polymer market is partially consolidated in nature. Some of the major players in the market include Solvay, The Lubrizol Corporation, Parker Hannifin Corp., Premix Group, and Arkema, among others.

Electroactive Polymer Market Leaders

  1. Solvay

  2. Premix Group

  3. The Lubrizol Corporation

  4. PARKER HANNIFIN CORP

  5. Arkema

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Electroactive Polymer Market Concentration
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Electroactive Polymer Market News

  • January 2023: Solvay announced the relocation of its headquarters from Neder-over-Heembeek to new facilities in Brussels, specifically designed and equipped to host the Group's Research, Innovation, and administration activities. Located in the Brussels municipality of Haren, Solvay's future HQ site is equipped with large research spaces, high-performance digital infrastructure, and great accessibility, providing Solvay's employees with a future-ready, world-class workplace that enhances innovation and collaboration.
  • September 2022: Motion and control technologies company Parker-Hannifin Corp. completed its acquisition of aerospace and defense components manufacturer Meggitt PLC. Meggitt is said to have diverse aerospace and defense exposure with technology and products on almost every major aircraft platform. According to Parker-Hannifin, combining Meggitt's and Parker's product lines will enable greater support of electrification and net-zero emissions goals.

Electroactive Polymer Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Drivers

      1. 4.1.1 Growing Electrical and Electronics Industry

      2. 4.1.2 Other Drivers

    2. 4.2 Restraints

      1. 4.2.1 Environmental Hazard Caused by Improper Disposal of Electroactive Polymer Products

    3. 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

    4. 4.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers

      3. 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services

      5. 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Vlaue)

    1. 5.1 Type

      1. 5.1.1 Conductive Plastics

      2. 5.1.2 Inherently Conductive Polymer

      3. 5.1.3 Inherently Dissipative Polymer

    2. 5.2 Application

      1. 5.2.1 Actuators and Sensors

      2. 5.2.2 Energy Generation

      3. 5.2.3 Automotive Devices

      4. 5.2.4 Batteries

      5. 5.2.5 Prosthetics

      6. 5.2.6 Robotics

      7. 5.2.7 Other Applications

    3. 5.3 Geography

      1. 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific

        1. 5.3.1.1 China

        2. 5.3.1.2 India

        3. 5.3.1.3 Japan

        4. 5.3.1.4 South Korea

        5. 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      2. 5.3.2 North America

        1. 5.3.2.1 United States

        2. 5.3.2.2 Canada

        3. 5.3.2.3 Mexico

      3. 5.3.3 Europe

        1. 5.3.3.1 Germany

        2. 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom

        3. 5.3.3.3 France

        4. 5.3.3.4 Italy

        5. 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe

      4. 5.3.4 South America

        1. 5.3.4.1 Brazil

        2. 5.3.4.2 Argentina

        3. 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America

      5. 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa

        1. 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia

        2. 5.3.5.2 South Africa

        3. 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements

    2. 6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis

    3. 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players

    4. 6.4 Company Profiles

      1. 6.4.1 Parker Hannifin Corp

      2. 6.4.2 PolyOne Corporation

      3. 6.4.3 3M

      4. 6.4.4 Kenner Material and System Co. Ltd.

      5. 6.4.5 Solvay

      6. 6.4.6 The Lubrizol Corporation

      7. 6.4.7 Premix Group

      8. 6.4.8 Arkema

      9. 6.4.9 Merck

      10. 6.4.10 NOVASENTIS, INC.

      11. 6.4.11 Wacker Chemie AG

    5. *List Not Exhaustive
  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

    1. 7.1 Rising Use of Electroactive Polymer for Biometric and Artificial Muscles

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Electroactive Polymer Industry Segmentation

Electroactive polymers (EAP) belong to a group of polymers that change in size and shape in response to an external electrical field. They are used in many applications, including robotics, electrostatic plastics, actuators, sensors, ESD & EMI protection, and drug delivery systems.

The electroactive polymers market is segmented by type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into Conductive Plastics, Inherently conductive plastics, inherently conductive polymers, and inherently dissipative polymers. By application, the market is segmented into actuators & sensors, energy generation, automotive devices, batteries, prosthetics, robotics, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the market in 15 countries across major regions.

For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on revenue (USD million).

Type
Conductive Plastics
Inherently Conductive Polymer
Inherently Dissipative Polymer
Application
Actuators and Sensors
Energy Generation
Automotive Devices
Batteries
Prosthetics
Robotics
Other Applications
Geography
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Electroactive Polymer Market Research FAQs

The Electroactive Polymer Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Solvay, Premix Group, The Lubrizol Corporation, PARKER HANNIFIN CORP and Arkema are the major companies operating in the Electroactive Polymer Market.

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Electroactive Polymer Market.

The report covers the Electroactive Polymer Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Electroactive Polymer Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Electroactive Polymer Industry Report

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