Electrically Conductive Adhesive Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Electrically Conductive Adhesive Market is segmented By Filler Type (Silver, Copper, Graphite, Other), By Type (Epoxy based adhesive, Polyurethane based adhesive, Silicon-based adhesives, Acrylate based adhesives, Others), By Application Type (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Biosciences, Aerospace, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022-2030

Electrically Conductive Adhesive Market Overview

The Global Electrically Conductive Adhesive Market is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecasting period (2023-2030).

Electrically conductive adhesive is typically used to join electrical electronic components. The electrical or electronic adhesive not only complete the circuit but often maintain the conductivity of the circuit. It is used in electrical or electronic interlock, thermal, and structural bonding to improve the consistency of electronic systems. These are used in various electronics equipment such as laptop computers, desktops, electronic watches, camcorders, hard-drive suspensions, and others. However, it contains plaster material that enhances the characteristic properties of adhesives, including resistance to moisture, low shrinkage properties and strong bonds, among others. The plasters used in electrically conductive adhesives include graphite, nickel, copper, and silver.

Electrically Conductive Adhesive Market Scope

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Electrically Conductive Adhesive Market Dynamics and Trends

In the present scenario, the growth of electrically conductive adhesives has been an essential part of the electronics industry. The electrically conductive adhesives market is poised to grow significantly with the increasing miniaturization of electronic goods and gadgets in various electronics products in the coming years. Furthermore, considerable growth and development have been witnessed in the bioscience industry that may further fuel the demand for the electrically conductive adhesives market in near future. The tremendous growth in the usage of LCDs, OLED displays, mobiles, laptops, tablets are also expected to drive the demand for electrically conductive adhesives during the forecast period.

Increasing Electrically Conductive Adhesives Demand

Considering the current market, electrically conductive adhesives demand is increasing due to rising demand from the electronics industry. Owing to the technological development in many industries, such as biosciences, aerospace, automotive, there is an increased need for electronic components for improved reliability and precisions in their products, which, in turn, drives the global electrically conductive adhesives market. Moreover, technical advancements in electronics products have increased the demand for advanced adhesive materials that offer strength, conductivity and compatibility with electronic circuits. Furthermore, electrically conductive adhesives are an equally suitable option to meet this position demand that drives the market. However, the disposal of electronic and electrical wastage creates environmental issues and pollution hazards. There are various regulations arranged down by governments in developed countries to minimize pollution is expected to grow the global market during the forecast period.

Rising demand for acrylic-based solutions

The acrylics sheets are gaining huge traction across furniture and décor applications, including picture framing, cabinets, room partitions, and for many other purposes. Also, the demand for modular kitchens increases rapidly thus boosting the demand for acrylics in luxurious home décor options.

However, the features such as stain and weather resistance, improved durability and chemical stability are the main factors that are impacting the demand for the electrically conductive adhesive market. This is expected to drive the demand for the electrically conductive adhesive market during the forecast period.

Rapid growth in PCB (Printed Circuit Boards) in the electronics industry

According to the chemical and materials segment, the PCB (printed circuit boards) act as a dynamic part for electronic devices controlling performing numerous functions including lighting, infotainment systems, security and fuel monitoring automotive industry. Electrically conducted adhesives featured with electrically conductive media, a barrier against environmental contaminants, durable dielectric insulation and stress-relieving shock and vibration finds frequent use in automotive PCBs.

As of the recent market trends, widening electrically conductive adhesives market opportunities is primarily due to booming chemical and materials products market demand in the Asia-Pacific region. Chemical and materials market growth in the region is due to nutritional diet awareness, enhanced quality and rising purchase among populations. Supplementary driving factors to industry growth are coupled with changing customer preferences towards organic chemical and materials additives during the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis on Electrically Conductive Adhesive Market

COVID-19 pandemic affected the global economy in many terms, such as directly affecting production and demand, supply chain disruption, and financial impact. COVID-19 has directly impacted the manufacturers' supply chain across the globe and shut down the production facilities to minimize the risk of virus spread. Also, the lockdown policies have strengthened the demand for industrial products under the sectors of automotive, aerospace, and bioscience, across the globe. Therefore, the manufacturers are started investing to increase the production capabilities subsequently to meet the global market's updated demand. After the pandemic, there is growth in the overall chemical and material products, which is expected to drive the electrically conductive adhesive market size in the global market during the forecast period.

Electrically Conductive Adhesive Market Segmentation Analysis

Based on the type, the electrically conductive adhesive market has been classified into epoxy-based adhesive, polyurethane-based adhesive, silicon-based adhesives, acrylate-based adhesives, and others.

Polyurethane Segment accounted for the highest market share in the global market

In 2019, the polyurethane segment accounted for the largest market share across the globe. Owing to the availability of adhesives for fast production quantity, the recent’s technique is based upon the shorter processing time and minimum handling of the process. This is a versatile, modern, and safe form of plastic material available for people and used on a large scale, also has a number of applications in the market globally. Also, it is a high producing consumer and industrial products and environment-friendly material, which is expected to propel the growth of the segment in the overall market.

Furthermore, both the di-isocynate or poly-isocyanate with polyol are used to produce polyurethane material with two or more functional groups in every molecule thus it is poised to boost the growth of the electrically conductive adhesive market during the forecast period.

Based on the filler, the electrically conductive adhesive market has been classified into silver, copper, graphite, and others.

The silver segment accounted for the global electrically conductive adhesive market in 2019

In 2019, the silver segment is expected to account for the largest market share, followed by copper and graphite.  This is mainly due to these filler materials being the most commonly used filler due to their good adhesion, better resistance to moisture, and low shrinkage properties. it can also be easily cast into an extensive range of controllable sizes and shapes. Furthermore, the optimum performance of silver-based adhesives can be obtained with the proper blend of silver flakes and particles. However, the cost of silver-based conductive adhesives is much higher than usual lead-free solders, so copper can be a promising candidate for conductive filler metal due to its low resistivity and low cost.

The copper segment is predicted to register the highest CAGR throughout the forecast period, owing to its many health and material benefits, such as improved animal productivity and quality of material along with reduced risks.

Global Electrically Conductive Adhesive Market Geographical Share

Based on geography, the study analyzes the electrically conductive adhesive market in the global market, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Asia Pacific market to dominate at the fastest step in the global market during the forecast period.                                   

The Asia Pacific dominated the electrically conductive adhesive market to the electronics companies in the Asia Pacific region. Further, the consumers and producers in China, followed by Taiwan and Korea is poised to dominate the electrically conductive market during the forecast period. While Europe is expected to register static growth over the same period. Furthermore, Latin America and Middle East Africa region are supposed to slow down the growth of the electrically conductive adhesive market during the forecast period.

Moving back to the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan found high growth in the electrically conductive adhesive market. As such, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the robust growth in the solar industry, due to the more use of adhesives. Owing to the demand the electrically conductive adhesive market is expected to boost and contribute significantly towards high market growth.

Electrically Conductive Adhesive Market Companies and Competitive Landscape

The electrically conductive adhesive market is highly competitive, owing to the presence of a significant number of electronic brands. The key electrically conductive adhesive players which are contributing to the growth of the global market Panacol-Elosol GmbH, Masterbond, The 3M Company, H.B. Fuller, Aremco Products, Inc., DOW Corning, Coatex Industries, Bacon Adhesives, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Permatex and Kemtron Ltd., among others. The major players are adopting new product launch and expansion strategies for global growth in the electrically conductive adhesive market.   

The 3M Company

Overview: The 3M company is engaged in Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering. Its products include Innovation, Collaboration, and Global, Diverse Career Opportunities. The company also offers adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, dental and orthodontic products, electronic materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, and optical films. It has operations in Africa, Asia Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Western Europe. 3M is headquartered in Minnesota, United States.

Product Portfolio: The company's portfolio comprises adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, dental and orthodontic products, electronic materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, optical films and other services.

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