Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product, Application, and Region

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The global conductive & EMI shielding plastics for 5G & IoT market size is expected to reach USD 3,746.37 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Conductive Polymers, Metal-Filled Plastics, and Carbon-Based Plastics), Application, Industry Vertical, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025 - 2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Conductive plastics are formulated by incorporating conductive fillers such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, metal fibers, or other additives into a polymer matrix. These materials offer enhanced electrical conductivity, making them suitable for applications such as static dissipation, electromagnetic shielding, and grounding. On the other hand, EMI shielding plastics are designed to block or attenuate electromagnetic waves, preventing interference between electronic components. They are crucial in environments where multiple wireless signals coexist, such as in 5G-enabled devices and IoT networks. These materials offer several advantages over traditional metal-based shielding solutions, including reduced weight, design flexibility, corrosion resistance, and cost-effectiveness.

The widespread adoption of 5G technology and the exponential increase in connected devices is propelling the conductive & EMI shielding plastics for 5G & IoT market growth. 5G networks operate at higher frequencies compared to their predecessors, enabling faster data transmission, lower latency, and greater connectivity. However, these higher frequencies also make the networks more susceptible to interference from external electromagnetic sources. This necessitates robust EMI shielding solutions to ensure uninterrupted communication and optimal performance. Conductive plastics, with their ability to attenuate electromagnetic waves effectively, are becoming a preferred choice for shielding components in 5G base stations, antennas, routers, and other network infrastructure.

Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market Report Highlights

In terms of product, the carbon-based plastics segment dominated the conductive & EMI shielding plastics for 5G & IoT market share in 2024 due to their exceptional electrical conductivity, lightweight nature, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional metallic shielding materials.

Based on application, the antennas and base stations accounted for a major market share in 2024 due to the rapid global rollout of 5G infrastructure and the corresponding need for advanced EMI shielding materials.

In the global market, Asia Pacific held the largest conductive & EMI shielding plastics for 5G & IoT market share in 2024 due to high investments in 5G infrastructure, smart manufacturing, and large-scale IoT deployments.

The market in North America is expected to grow at a robust pace in the coming years, owing to the expanding investments in next-generation connectivity and a surge in high-value IoT applications.

Some of the global key market players are Avient Corporation, BASF, Celanese, Dow Inc., DSM Engineering Plastics, Ensinger, Laird Performance Materials, Molex, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Premix Group, RTP Company, Sabic, and Techmer PM.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the conductive & EMI shielding plastics for 5G & IoT market report based on product, application, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Conductive Polymers

Metal-Filled Plastics

Carbon-Based Plastics

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Antennas and Base Stations

Small Cells and Repeaters

Fiber Optic Connectors

Smart Home Devices

Wearable Electronics

Industrial IoT

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

North America

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM5635

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market Insights

4.1. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Increasing Development of Smart Cities
  - 4.2.1.2. Rising Miniaturization of Electronic Devices
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Heavy weight and low flexibility
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis

5. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.3. Conductive Polymers
- 5.3.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Conductive Polymers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.4. Metal-Filled Plastics
- 5.4.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Metal-Filled Plastics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.5. Carbon-Based Plastics
- 5.5.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Carbon-Based Plastics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

6. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.3. Antennas and Base Stations
- 6.3.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Antennas and Base Stations, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.4. Small Cells and Repeaters
- 6.4.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Small Cells and Repeaters, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.5. Fiber Optic Connectors
- 6.5.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Fiber Optic Connectors, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.6. Smart Home Devices
- 6.6.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Smart Home Devices, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.7. Wearable Electronics
- 6.7.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Wearable Electronics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.8. Industrial IoT
- 6.8.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Industrial IoT, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.9. Others
- 6.9.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

7. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Geography

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.3. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - North America
- 7.3.1. North America: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. North America: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - U.S.
  - 7.3.3.1. U.S.: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.2. U.S.: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Canada
  - 7.3.4.1. Canada: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.4.2. Canada: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.4. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. Europe: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - UK
  - 7.4.3.1. UK: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.3.2. UK: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - France
  - 7.4.4.1. France: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.4.2. France: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Germany
  - 7.4.5.1. Germany: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.5.2. Germany: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Italy
  - 7.4.6.1. Italy: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.6.2. Italy: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Spain
  - 7.4.7.1. Spain: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.7.2. Spain: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.8. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Netherlands
  - 7.4.8.1. Netherlands: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.8.2. Netherlands: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.9. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Russia
  - 7.4.9.1. Russia: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.9.2. Russia: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.10. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Rest of Europe
  - 7.4.10.1. Rest of Europe: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.10.2. Rest of Europe: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.5. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Asia Pacific: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - China
  - 7.5.3.1. China: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.3.2. China: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - India
  - 7.5.4.1. India: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.4.2. India: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Malaysia
  - 7.5.5.1. Malaysia: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.5.2. Malaysia: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.6. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Japan
  - 7.5.6.1. Japan: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.6.2. Japan: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.7. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Indonesia
  - 7.5.7.1. Indonesia: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.7.2. Indonesia: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.8. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - South Korea
  - 7.5.8.1. South Korea: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.8.2. South Korea: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.9. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Australia
  - 7.5.9.1. Australia: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.9.2. Australia: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.10. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 7.5.10.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.10.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.6. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 7.6.3.1. Saudi Arabia: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.6.3.2. Saudi Arabia: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - UAE
  - 7.6.4.1. UAE: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.6.4.2. UAE: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Israel
  - 7.6.5.1. Israel: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.6.5.2. Israel: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - South Africa
  - 7.6.6.1. South Africa: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.6.6.2. South Africa: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 7.6.7.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.6.7.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.7. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7.2. Latin America: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7.3. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Mexico
  - 7.7.3.1. Mexico: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.7.3.2. Mexico: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7.4. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Brazil
  - 7.7.4.1. Brazil: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.7.4.2. Brazil: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7.5. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Argentina
  - 7.7.5.1. Argentina: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.7.5.2. Argentina: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7.6. Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 7.7.6.1. Rest of Latin America: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.7.6.2. Rest of Latin America: Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

8. Competitive Landscape

8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 8.1.1. Expansion
- 8.1.2. Acquisitions
8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

9. Company Profiles

9.1. Avient Corporation
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Recent Development
9.2. BASF
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Recent Development
9.3. Celanese
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Recent Development
9.4. Dow Inc.
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Recent Development
9.5. DSM Engineering Plastics
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Recent Development
9.6. Ensinger
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Recent Development
9.7. Laird Performance Materials
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Recent Development
9.8. Molex
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Recent Development
9.9. Hannifin Corporation
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Recent Development
9.10. Premix Group
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10.4. Recent Development
9.11. RTP Company
- 9.11.1. Company Overview
- 9.11.2. Financial Performance
- 9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.11.4. Recent Development
9.12. Sabic
- 9.12.1. Company Overview
- 9.12.2. Financial Performance
- 9.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.12.4. Recent Development
9.13. Techmer PM
- 9.13.1. Company Overview
- 9.13.2. Financial Performance
- 9.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.13.4. Recent Development