Report Highlights
The global market for thermal interface materials (TIMs) is estimated to increase from $3.9 billion in 2023 to reach $6.8 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% from 2023 through 2028.
Report Includes
- 80 data tables and 55 additional tables
- An up-to-date overview and industry analysis of the current and future global markets for thermal interface materials (TIM)
- Analyses of the global market trends, with historic market revenue (sales figures) for 2022, estimates for 2023, forecasts for 2024 and 2026, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2028
- Estimation of the actual market size and revenue forecast for global thermal interface materials market in USD million values, and corresponding market share analysis based on the type of material, end-use application, and region
- Identification of thermal interface materials (TIM) technologies, applications and products with the greatest commercial potential in the near to mid-term
- Discussion of major growth drivers, industry-specific challenges, regulatory aspects, and technology advancement that will shape the market for thermal interface materials as a basis for projecting demand in the next few years (2023-2028)
- Identification of the companies best positioned to meet this demand owing to or in conjunction with their proprietary technologies, product launches, and other strategic advantages
- Analysis of market opportunities with a holistic review of the Porter’s five forces analysis and value chain analysis considering both micro- and macro environmental factors prevailing in the market
- Understanding of the importance of ESG in the in the market for thermal interface materials, consumer attitudes towards sustainability, risks and opportunity assessment, ratings and matrices, and ESG practices in the TIMs industry
- A relevant patent analysis with emphasis on emerging technologies and new developments in the thermal interface materials (TIM) technologies and applications market
- Latest information on the mergers and acquisition deals, partnerships, agreements, collaborations, and other strategic alliances within the marketplace
- Identification of the major stakeholders and analysis of the competitive landscape based on recent developments and segmental revenues
- Descriptive company profiles of the leading global players, including 3M Co., Henkel, Dow Corning, Ametek Inc., Honeywell International Inc., and Parker Hannifin Corp.
Report Scope
In this report, the market is segmented based on material type, end user, and geography. The report provides an overview of the global thermal interface material market and analyzes market trends. Using 2022 as the base year, the report provides estimated market data for 2023 to 2028. Revenue forecasts for this period are segmented based on material type, end user, and geography. Market values have been estimated based on the triangulation method using the parameters, such as the total revenue of TIM providers, primary interview results and secondary white paper information.
The report covers the market for TIMs with regard to the end-user base across different regions. It also highlights major trends and challenges that affect the market and the vendor landscape. The report estimates the global market for thermal interface materials in 2023 and provides projections for the expected market size through 2028.
Report Synopsis
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| Base year considered | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2023-2028 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $3.4 billion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $6.8 billion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 11.5% from 2023 to 2028 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | By Type of Material, End-Use Application, and Region | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Japan, India, Germany, France, and the U.K. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Report Highlights
The global market for thermal interface materials reached $715.9 million in 2014. This market is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% to reach nearly $1.1 billion in 2020.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for thermal interface materials, which have experienced growing demand with the increased need for thermal management technologies.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014, estimates for 2015, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2020.
- Identification of thermal interface materials (TIM) technologies and products with the greatest commercial potential in the near to mid-term, and of companies that are best positioned to meet this demand because of proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, or other advantages.
- Discussion of TIM products, such as thermal greases, thermal compounds, thermal pads, adhesive films and tapes, epoxies, and phase-change materials.
- Applications and end users.
- Industry structure and competition.
- Patent analysis.
Report Highlights
The global market for thermal interface materials (TIMs) was worth nearly $426 million in 2011 and $458 million in 2012. The market is expected to grow to $762 million in 2017 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% between 2012 and 2017.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for thermal interface materials, which have experienced growing demand with the increased need for thermal management technologies
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2011 and 2012, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2017
- Identification of thermal interface materials (TIM) technologies and products with the greatest commercial potential in the near to mid-term, and of companies that are best positioned to meet this demand because of proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, or other advantages
- Discussion of TIM products, such as thermal greases, thermal compounds, thermal pads, adhesive films and tapes, epoxies, and phase-change materials
- Applications and end users
- Industry structure and competition
- Patent analysis
- Comprehensive company profiles of developers and suppliers.
Report Highlights
The global market for thermal interface materials was worth $390 million in 2010. The market is expected to grow to $425.8 million in 2011 and $626.8 million in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% between 2011 and 2016.
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