
The global fluoropolymer films market was valued at USD 2.20 billion in 2019. The market is attributed to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period of 2019 to 2025. Increasing demand from various product segments is projected to be a main growth driver driving the global market over the coming years, owing to its excellent properties.
Fluoropolymer film is a base substance comprising molecules formed from fluorine and carbon. It is widely used to fulfill the output requirements needed in intense chemical and high temperature environments. Fluoropolymer films retain outstanding properties such as chemical inertness, optical properties, absorption of moisture, superior dielectric properties, tolerance to UV & temperature, and low friction coefficient.
The global fluoropolymer films market is categorized based on type and application. Region wise, Asia Pacific was the largest market in 2018, and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period. North America is expected to grow at a significant rate over the coming years.
Key players serving the global fluoropolymer films market include The Chemours Company, 3M, Saint-Gobain, Nitto Denko, Honeywell International, Daikin, Rogers Corporation, DUNMORE, AGC Chemicals, Guarniflon, Textiles Coated International, among others.
Key segments of the global fluoropolymer films market
Type Overview, 2015-2025 (USD Billion)
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) films
- Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) films
- Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) films
- Perfluoroalkoxy Polymer (PFA) films
- Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) films
- Others
Application Overview, 2015-2025 (USD Billion)
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Automotive & Aerospace
- Medical & Pharmaceutical
- Consumer Products
- Others
Regional Overview, 2015-2025 (USD Billion)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Reasons for the study
- The purpose of the study is to give a comprehensive outlook of the global fluoropolymer films market industry
- Fluoropolymer films are widely used for various end uses owing to their excellent properties and the market is expected to gain traction over the coming years
- With the growing transportation and construction activities in the market, there is a rise in the demand for fluoropolymer films which is further expected to have a positive impact on the overall market growth
What does the report include?
- The study on the global fluoropolymer films market includes analysis of qualitative market indicators such as drivers, restraints, challenges and opportunities
- Additionally, the market competition has been evaluated using the Porter’s five forces analysis
- The study covers qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market segmented on the basis of end uses, and type. Moreover, the study provides similar information for the key geographies.
- Actual market sizes and forecasts have been provided for all the considered segments
- The study includes the profiles of key players in the market with a significant global and/or regional presence
Who should buy this report?
- The report on the global fluoropolymer films market is suitable for all the players across the value chain including raw material suppliers, fluoropolymer films providers, construction, transportation, packaging end users, distributors, suppliers and retailers
- Venture capitalists and investors looking for more information on the future outlook of the global fluoropolymer films market
- Consultants, analysts, researchers, and academicians looking for insights shaping the global fluoropolymer films market
global fluoropolymer films market has seen strong development over the past couple of years with its end-business, and is anticipated to continue in the coming years. The main driving factor would be a rise in demand for product in various end-industries such as electrical & electronics, industrial, automotive & aerospace, medical & pharmaceutical, consumer products, food & beverage, oil & gas, and construction.
The market is being fueled by rising demand from different product segments including food, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and electrical. In fact, the country's steady economic prosperity is pushing the rise higher.
Growth in the market for fluoropolymer films due to its superior properties can also be attributed to rising demand from various end-segments. It's strong precipitation potential allows for the manufacture of semiconductors, vehicle components, computers, and electrical products to be used as a raw material. It is often used as front sheets in the Solar PV modules.
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The global fluoropolymer films market has been segmented based on type, and application. Based on type, the market is categorized into PTFE, PVDF, FEP, PFA, ETFE films, and others. Based on application, the market is categorized into electrical & electronics, industrial, automotive & aerospace, medical & pharmaceutical, consumer products, and others.
PTFE films are the most commonly manufactured form of fluoropolymer films. Such films are ideal for a wide variety of applications in chemical manufacturing, electrical & telecommunications, printing, medical & pharmacy, and consumer goods because of their low price and important properties, such as chemical inertia, strong electrical insulation, high temperature tolerance, and low friction coefficient.
The use of these films in medical & pharmaceutical application is expected to report the fastest growth over the coming years. Consumption of fluoropolymer films in this application is growing attributable to the growing requirement for fluoropolymer films to manufacture next-generation product containers and distribution systems such as cap liners, stoppers, and plunger laminates; release films for skin-mounted products, and cryogenic sample bags used in biotechnology and genetic studies.
The global fluoropolymer films market is cumulative to North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific dominated the global fluoropolymer films market in 2018, however North America is expected to grow at a significant pace through the year 2025.
The main growth factor driving the demand in Asia Pacific over the forecast period is projected to be robust growth in the construction industry. Significant economies in this area such as China and India are projected to deliver considerable global market growth opportunities over the coming years.
Robust growth in numerous application segments is expected to increase demand over the forecast period, especially in construction. Increasing investment by the public and private sectors on infrastructure projects in this area is projected to boost the construction industry, which in effect would have a favorable business potential.