Global Transparent Conductive Film Market is Segmented By Material (ITO on Glass, ITO on PET, Silver Nanowires, Metal Mesh, Graphene, Carbon NanoTubes, PEDOT, Others), By Application (Smartphones, Tablets, Wearable Devices, OLED Lighting, TV Displays, Personal Computers, OPV, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Market Overview
The Global "Transparent Conductive Film Market" is estimated to reach at a high CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).
Transparent conducting films (TCFs) are thin films that are both optically clear and electrically conductive. Transparent conducting films are used in various electronic devices, such as liquid-crystal displays, photovoltaics, OLEDs and touchscreens. While indium tin oxide (ITO) is utilized, alternatives include conductive polymers, metal grids and random metallic networks, carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanowire meshes and ultra-thin metal sheets.
Transparent conducting films for photovoltaic applications have been created using inorganic and organic materials. A layer of transparent conducting oxide (TCO), most frequently indium tin oxide (ITO), fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO), or doped zinc oxide, is typically present in inorganic films. Carbon nanotube networks and graphene can be manufactured to be extremely transparent to infrared light, are being used to create organic films, as are polymer networks such as poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) and its derivatives.
Transparent conducting films are commonly utilized as electrodes when low resistance electrical connections are required without obstructing light (e.g., LEDs, photovoltaics). Transparent materials have broad bandgaps with higher energy values than visible light. As a result, photons with energy less than the bandgap value are not absorbed by these materials and visible light flows through them. Some applications, such as solar cells, typically need a greater range of transparency beyond visible light in order to make optimal use of the entire solar spectrum.
Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2021)
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Market Dynamics
Rapid rise in the demand for electronic and photovoltaic devices extensively increases the market demand for transparent conductive films.
Rapid rise in the demand for electronic and Photovoltaic devices
The demand for electronic devices such as personal computers and smartphones, among others that come with bright and touch-sensitive screens, is rising rapidly due to the paradigm shift in technology and social interactions. Since most modern-day electronic devices are made utilizing transparent conductive films, a rise in market demand for electronic and touch-sensitive devices could substantially raise the demand for transparent conductive films.
Further, as global energy requirement is growing substantially, the requirement to utilize all the available energy sources also increases. Solar energy is one of the biggest renewable energy sources, with a very high adoption rate and demand. Since transparent conducting film is extensively used to manufacture photovoltaic/ solar cells, the growth in adoption and demand for solar devices helps to increase the demand for transparent conductive films.
The toxic nature and high cost of raw materials
Though there are several raw materials available for the manufacture of transparent conductive films, indium tin oxide is widely preferred due to its very high efficiency and durability. However, indium is an expensive chemical due to its limited availability in the universe. Further, as indium is available only in limited places, the cost required to transport the chemical is also high. As a result of the high cost of raw materials, the price of the end product, a transparent conductive film, would also increase drastically, restricting its demand in the market.
Further, indium is a toxic chemical that could seriously harm the kidney, lung and heart. Since exposure to indium could result in human fatalities, the precautions and requirements required in a manufacturing facility are also very high. The high monetary expenses to establish such precautions add to the final manufacturing cost, drastically increasing the price of transparent conductive films.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Though the lockdown associated with the pandemic caused disruptions in the production of transparent conductive films and resulted in a shortage of raw materials required to manufacture these transparent conductive films, the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global transparent conductive films market was beneficial. Since transparent conductive films find extensive application in digital devices such as personal computers, smartphones and several others, the overall consumption of the respective product was extensively boosted as the adoption of these devices rose rapidly during the pandemic.
Since a majority of the human population was affected by the pandemic and was restricted enormously, an increase was witnessed in overall concern regarding environmental protection. As a result, the adoption of renewable sources of energy such as solar cells increased after the pandemic subsided. Since solar cells and similar photovoltaic instruments extensively utilize transparent conductive films, the demand for the respective product rose drastically after the pandemic.
Segment Analysis
Based on application, the global transparent conductive film market is broadly segmented into smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, OLED lighting, tv displays, personal computers, OPV and others
The growth in digitalization and smartphone demand
Smartphones are expected to dominate the globally transparent conductive films market because they are widely utilized in commercial and residential settings, thereby witnessing an overall increase in global demand. Although minor competitions are exhibited in terms of consumer spending by adjacent industries such as PCs, tablets, televisions and smart home devices, customers continue to buy more and more smartphones despite the concerns regarding the pandemic and the delta variant.
As per data, 78.05% or 6.4 million of the world population currently own a smartphone. Additionally, around 1.38 million smartphones were sold to customers in 2020. Even though emerging markets still witness strong demand for mid-range and low-end 4G phones, the demand for smartphones globally is expected to grow even further as the world is migrating towards 5G, where networks are deployed.
Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2021)
Geographical Analysis
High production rate of touch-enabled devices in Asia-Pacific boosts the demand for transparent conductive films in the region
Asia-Pacific dominates the transparent conductive films market, as demand for consumer electronic goods used for a variety of applications has risen in the area, particularly in China. Further, the high production rate of touch-enabled devices in China and Japan also boosts demand in the Asia-Pacific during the forecast period of 2021 to 2028. Additionally, China is driving the market growth of the Asia-Pacific due to its ability to manufacture high-quality transparent conductive films through simple and advanced methods.
North America's transparent conductive film market is dominated by the U.S. due to the increasing use of transparent conductive films in the region's photovoltaic sector, whereas Germany dominates the European market due to the ability of transparent conductive films to lower power consumption.
Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2021)
Competitive Landscape
The transparent conductive film market is highly consolidated with many global players and exponential growth in technological advent. Major market players include TDK CORPORATION, TEIJIN LIMITED, CAMBRIOS, GUNZE LTD, C3Nano, CANATU, DONTECH, INC., TOYOBO CO., Ltd., NITTO DENKO CORPORATION, XTPL, among others. The market leaders are adopting numerous new strategies to dominate the market, such as new product launches, acquisitions and collaborations, contributing to the global growth of the business process outsourcing market.
- In 2021, TOYOBO CO., LTD. became the first-close participant in the JMTC Chemical and Materials Investment Limited Partnership, an investment fund to advance start-ups involved in creating novel materials. Its collaboration has boosted the firm's output, which has increased the company's profit.
NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
Overview: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION is a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1918. The company is headquartered in Osaka, Japan and is one of the leading market players in the transparent conductive film market. The company has an annual revenue of US$ 49,53,148.34 and employs around 28,289 people globally.
Product Portfolio: ELECRYSTA comprises ITO and polyester substrates combined with a unique splatter deposition method. The product is highly durable, heat resistant and finds applications in touch panels in smartphones, tablets and other portable devices.
Key Development: In May 2020, NITTO DENKO CORPORATION partnered up with C3Nano, the manufacturer of advanced transparent conductive films, on a US$15 million equity investment or the development of transparent conductive films, flexible display and supply chain development.
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Target Audience 2024
- Transparent Conductive Film providers/ Buyers
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