Segments - Thermal Fillers Market by Purity (Below 98%, 98% to 99%, Above 99%), by Form (Powder, Paste/Gel, Sheet/Pad), by Materials (Metal-Based Fillers, Ceramic-Based Fillers, Carbon-Based Fillers, Others), by End-Use Industry (Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Energy and Power, Others), and Region (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2023-2031
The global thermal fillers market was estimated at USD 858.2 Million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 1,707.5 Million by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period.
Thermal fillers are known as thermal gap fillers. Thermal gap fillers are thermally conductive gap-filling liquid solutions that are designed to improve thermal efficiency and make dispensing easy in significant quantities during manufacturing processes
Thermal filler materials offer exceptional mechanical and thermal performance without putting pressure on electronic components during installation, thus allowing for the improvement of devices in terms of reliability and performance.
Thermal gap filler materials adhere to highly complicated multi-level surfaces and topographies, as they are liquid mediums. This enables them to provide superior wet-out for optimized thermal resistance, which is often lower than that of solid pad-based media.
The thermal fillers market is significantly impacted by technological changes, as new designs and technologies enhance performance, efficiency, and usability. Many industries, including consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and aerospace, use thermal fillers.
The world is changing quickly due to technological advancements, and any significant new discoveries frequently provide new hardware installation and, consequently, new applications for thermal fillers with specific and unique needs. Some of examples are in data centers, vehicles and the development of 5G.
After income taxes have been deducted, a person or household's disposable income is the amount they have available for spending or saving. At the macroeconomic level, one of the most important economic indicators used to assess the overall health of the economy is disposable personal income.
Rise in disposable income, increases a consumer’s ability to spend, particularly on electronics and vehicles. As per the Consumer Technology Association, consumer technology spending reached around USD 512 Bn in 2021. Demand for consumer gadgets has been rising recently, thus increasing their manufacturing. Thermal gap fillers are used in consumer electronics to fill air gaps between components or PC boards and to effectively dissipate the heat generated inside electronic equipment.
Thermal gap filler is an essential component in electronic equipment and devices, owing to their excellent thermal conductive properties. Manufacturers in the electronic industry tends to switch to alternative sustainable materials for thermal management technologies such as thermal gap fillers. Among various thermal management solutions, thermal fillers are widely used in the electronic industry, due to high thermal conductivity.
Electronic manufactures are focusing on designing devices with thermal management present in them, which help to reduce energy consumption and leads to sustainability. Thus, governments across the globe are focusing on thermal management solutions. For instance, Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA) focus on thermal management solutions for high power military systems. Such government efforts towards the inclusion of thermal management in various applications is expected to drive the thermal fillers market during the forecast period.
The income effect or disposable income directly impacts the buying or purchasing power of consumers. Increasing disposable income leads to the increase in consumer spending. In recent years, consumer spending on electronic products have increased. The rapidly increasing internet penetration from young generation across the globe is driving the growth of consumer electronics market. Covid-19 has also contributed this growth significantly, as people were working form home during the pandemic that led to the demand for more electronic devices than pre-pandemic.
Thermal fillers are used in almost every consumer electronic product such as mobile phones, laptops, computers, tablets, and others. Hence, rising consumer spending on electronic products increases the demand for thermal fillers, which is driving the market.
Thermal gap fillers are usually metal-based such as aluminum, copper, & silver; silica-based; ceramic-based; and others. These fillers are made from silicone polymer or other polymer and powder, which are then cured and casted to conformal thermal pad material.
Thermal gap fillers prices tend to change according to the purity level of raw material and fluctuating prices of raw materials such as silica powder, alumina dioxide powder, and others. The key raw materials used in the production of aluminum dioxide, including bauxite and alumina, are subjected to price fluctuations, due to changes in the demand & supply situation in the global economy.
Thus, fluctuations in the prices of these powders and polymers impact the overall cost of thermal fillers, which is expected to restrict the market during the forecast period. Some thermal fillers, especially those with superior performance properties, are expensive to manufacture. The high cost of certain fillers limits their adoption, particularly in price-sensitive industries or applications where cost-effectiveness is a primary concern.
The report on the global thermal fillers market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Thermal Fillers Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016 and 2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
by Purity (Below 98%, 98% to 99%, Above 99%), by Form (Powder, Paste/Gel, Sheet/Pad), by Materials (Metal-Based Fillers, Ceramic-Based Fillers, Carbon-Based Fillers, Others), by End-Use Industry (Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Energy and Power, Others) |
Regional Scope |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered |
3M, Boyd, Dow, Henkel Corporation, Honeywell, J.M. Huber Corporation, Momentive, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Resonac Corporation, Shin-Etu Chemical Co., Ltd., Saint-Gobain and Wacker Chemie AG |
Based on purity, the global thermal fillers market is segmented Below 98%, 98% to 99%, Above 99%. The above 99% segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period, due to the increasing demand for highly purity thermal fillers. They have enhanced mechanical properties such as thermal conductivity.
Based on form, the global thermal fillers market is segmented into Powder, Paste/Gel, and Sheet/Pad. The paste/gel segment held a XX% market share in 2022, due to the growing need for efficient heat transfer and thermal management in industries such as electronics, automotive, and aerospace.
The automotive industry has witnessed a significant increase in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years. EVs are powered by high-speed lithium batteries, which generate a considerable amount of heat during the operation. This factor is anticipated to drive the paste/gel segment in the coming years.
Based on the materials, the market is categorized as metal-based fillers, ceramic-based fillers, carbon-based fillers, others. The ceramic-based fillers segment is projected to expand at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period. Ceramic-based fillers such as boron nitride (BN) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3) offer excellent thermal conductivity properties. They enable efficient heat transfer from heat-generating components, which is driving the segment.
Based on the end-use industry, the market is categorized as electronics & electrical, automotive, aerospace & defense, energy and power, and others. The electrical & electronics segment held a 43.8% market share in 2022 and is expected to hold a XX% market share in 2031.
The growth of this segment is attributed to the development of semiconductor technology, which evolved as a result of technical development. Increasing consumer spending on electronic devices and equipment is projected to drive the market in the near future.
On the basis of regions, the global thermal fillers market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.
Asia Pacific held XX% of the market share in 2022, The market in Asia Pacific is expected to develop at a rapid rate during the forecast period, due to the high growth of the semiconductor industry in the region. Emerging economies such as India are focusing on increasing the production of electronics and their components.
In-depth Analysis of the Global Thermal Fillers Market
Historical, Current, and Projected Market Size in terms of Value
Potential & Niche Segments and Regions Exhibiting Promising Growth Covered
Industry Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities Covered in the Study
Recent Industry Trends and Developments
Competitive Landscape & Strategies of Key Players
Neutral Perspective on Global Thermal Fillers Market Performance
Manufacturers operating in the Global Thermal Fillers Market include 3M, Boyd, Dow, Henkel Corporation, Honeywell, J.M. Huber Corporation, Momentive, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Resonac Corporation, Shin-Etu Chemical Co., Ltd., Saint-Gobain and Wacker Chemie AG.