EMI RFI Shielding Materials Market

Increased demand for consumer electronics is driving the market growth

The market for EMI & RFI shielding materials is anticipated to develop in the future due to the rising demand for consumer electronics. Any electronic device intended for end users, or consumers, to buy and use for daily, non-commercial, or professional purposes is considered a consumer electronic. EMI & RFI shielding is the use of manufacturing procedures and materials to protect signals from external electromagnetic signals and generated signals interfering with surrounding components in electronic devices and equipment.

Flat-screen displays, desktop, laptop, server computers, and portable electronic devices like GPS receivers and cell phones employ EMI & RFI shielding in consumer electronics. For instance, the US consumer electronics industry's sales are anticipated to reach a record $505 billion in 2022, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), a US-based standard-setting and trading organization. According to the projections, sales will climb by 2.8% in 2021 compared to the remarkable 9.6% growth over 2020.

In addition, high-tech products accounted for 18% of all exports and 19% of all imports into the EU in 2021, according to Eurostat, a directorate general of the European Commission based in the UK. The sale of high-tech products also increased from €258 billion ($274 billion) in 2011 to €368 billion ($293 billion) in 2021. As a result, the market CAGR for EMI & RFI shielding materials is expanding due to the rising demand for consumer electronics.

Furthermore, the market for EMI & RFI shielding materials is seeing a rise in the importance of product innovation. Major EMI & RFI shielding materials industry players are concentrating on creating cutting-edge solutions to improve their competitiveness. For instance, in March 2021, V Technical Textiles, Inc. (VTT), a US manufacturer of RF/EMI shielding and conductive textile products, and Seaman Corporation, a US plastic fabrication company that produces fabrics and membrane products, jointly launched Shelter-Rite RF. This novel new product offers technologically superior safety and security in situations that call for a more robust and durable RF shielded material.

These lightweight RF shielding materials can now be used in settings where they were previously unworkable thanks to this high-performance PVC-coated textile. Thus, driving the EMI & RFI shielding materials market revenue.

The increasing proliferation of electronic devices globally drives the demand for EMI and RFI shielding materials. As consumer electronics, automotive systems, and industrial applications become more sophisticated, the need for effective shielding solutions intensifies. In 2024, the Global EMI and RFI Shielding Materials Market Industry is projected to reach 7.74 USD Billion, reflecting the growing emphasis on device performance and reliability. This trend is expected to continue, with the market potentially reaching 13.4 USD Billion by 2035, indicating a robust growth trajectory. The integration of advanced technologies necessitates shielding materials that can mitigate electromagnetic interference, thereby enhancing device functionality.

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American EMI & RFI shielding materials market area will dominate this market because the region's electronics and semiconductor businesses are already established and robust. The industry is expanding due to a sizable consumer base for electronic gadgets and a sizable population with the means to do so.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2:  EMI & RFI SHIELDING MATERIALS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database and Analyst Review

Europe EMI & RFI shielding materials market accounts for the second-largest market share. This can be attributed to the rapidly expanding automobile industry in the area and the rise in construction projects. The region's construction industry is anticipated to be stimulated by increasing financial support from the European Union, together with supportive policies like subsidies, tax breaks, and incentives put in place by local governments. This will lead to a rise in the demand for paints and coatings.

Further, the German EMI & RFI shielding materials market held the largest market share, and the UK EMI & RFI shielding materials market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia-Pacific EMI & RFI shielding materials Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032 ascribed to the rise in spending by private businesses and academic institutions on developing fresh shields for diverse uses. Market expansion in this region is predicted to be fueled by rising corporate and public sector investments in commercial and public infrastructure, a growing oil and gas sector, and higher auto sales.

Moreover, China’s EMI & RFI shielding materials market held the largest market share, and the Indian EMI & RFI shielding materials market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the EMI & RFI shielding materials market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, EMI & RFI shielding materials industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the EMI & RFI shielding materials industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the EMI & RFI shielding materials industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to market. Major players in the EMI & RFI shielding materials market attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations include Chomerics (U.S.), Laird PLC (U.K.), PPG Industries, Inc. (U.S.), Henkel AG & Co.

KGaA (Germany), RTP Company (U.S.), 3M (U.S.), Schaffner Holding AG (Switzerland), Tech-Etch, Inc. (U.S.), AI Technology, Inc. (U.S.), Orion Industries Incorporated (U.S.), MAJR Products (U.S.), and Holland Shielding Systems BV (The Netherlands).

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