PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1347486
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1347486
The global transparent conductive films market size reached US$ 5.9 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 9.2 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% during 2023-2028.
Transparent conductive films (TCFs) are thin layers made using indium tin oxide (ITO), which is a degenerately doped n-type semiconductor. They are highly resistant to heat and chemicals and offer superior transmittance compared to fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) films. They have high optical transparency and provide high electrical conductivity over larger areas. As they are also cost-effective, customizable, and work with a broad selection of metals to meet custom requirements, TCFs find extensive applications in bendable, flexible, and wearable displays across the globe.
Due to rapid globalization, inflating disposable incomes and the increasing need to stay connected, there is an increase in the adoption of consumer electronics, such as smartphones, tablets, personal computers (PCs), and televisions, around the world. This represents one of the key factors bolstering the growth of the market. TCFs are widely utilized in the production of these electronics on account of their excellent performance, flexibility, durability, tunable transparency, processability, stability, and high conductivity. Additionally, there is a rise in the preference for touch user interface (UI) due to its ability to avoid external devices like keyboard and mouse, provide a quick and efficient selection of menu options, and offer high durability and reliability. This, along with the increasing adoption of touch UI in handheld devices and touch-enabled liquid crystal display (LCD) panels, is contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, TCF layers made using ITO are expensive and have limited optical transparency. As a result, leading players are utilizing finely printed conductive meshes, layers of silver or copper that are highly transparent, organic transparent conductors and variants, such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, to manufacture new generation TCFs, which is creating a favorable market outlook.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global transparent conductive films market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on material and application.
Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) on Glass
Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) on PET
Silver Nanowire
Carbon Nanotubes
Conductive Polymers
Others
Smart Phones
Notebooks
Tablet
PC
Wearable Devices
Others
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being C3Nano Inc., Cambrios Technologies Corporation, Canatu Oy, Dontech Inc, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, Gunze Limited, Nitto Denko Corporation, OIKE & Co. Ltd., TDK Corporation and Toyobo Co. Ltd.