by Functional films are coated films that provide added functionality to base materials and substrates. Such films are widely used across industries including automotive, electronics, construction and packaging owing to their properties like protection, insulation and enhancement of optical and physical attributes. Functional films find wide usage in applications ranging from LCD and plasma display panels to automotive interior and exterior parts to solar panel films and building insulation films. The growing electronics and automotive industries have fueled significant demand for functional films. The global Functional Films Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 9.02 Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.6% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market key trends:
One of the key trends driving the growth of the functional films market is their increasing application in the automotive and electronics industries. Functional films provide properties like scratch resistance, dimming and anti-fogging to automotive glass and display panels. The surging sales of consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, TVs and others along with the rising automobile production globally have significantly driven the demand for functional films from these industries. Furthermore, ongoing technological advancements in functional films focusing on enhancing their optical, mechanical and barrier properties are also fueling their increasing adoption across various end-use applications.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Functional Films have properties like protection, insulation, and optical enhancement which make them suitable for various industries. Their demand is rising in automotive and construction sectors.
Weakness: High R&D costs associated with developing new functional properties in films. Requirement of stringent manufacturing processes.
Opportunity: Increasing use of functional films in applications like electric vehicles, solar panels, medical devices provide new opportunities. Growth of industries like electronics and automotive will boost demand.
Threats: Competition from alternative materials that can provide similar functionality at lower costs. Trade barriers and fluctuations in raw material prices are challenges.
Key Takeaways
The global Functional Films market is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period.
North America currently dominates the market due to rapid adoption of new technologies across industries. The region’s electronics and automotive industries are major consumers of functional films.
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market for functional films during the forecast period. This can be attributed to high production and consumption of electronics goods in countries like China, South Korea, Japan. Growth of the automotive industry in China and India will further support market expansion in the region.
Key players operating in the Functional Films market are 3M, Toray Industries, Inc., Nagase & Co. Ltd., Eastman Chemical Company, and Tatsuta Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. These players are focusing on developing new functional properties by continuous research and product innovations. Partnerships with OEMs help them strengthen distribution channels. investments in expanding manufacturing capacities allow players to cater growing demand.
