The global PTC Heaters market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1803 million in 2025 to US$ 3232 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2025 to 2031.
PTC heaters come with a lot of promises about being more efficient, safer, and more effective. For these reasons, many space heater manufacturers are switching to PTC elements. A positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater element uses conductive material with a high positive temperature coefficient to turn electricity into heat. Unlike traditional heaters, these elements exhibit strong self-limiting temperature control since the electrical resistance within the element increases as temperature increases.
Global PTC heaters key players include Eberspächer, MAHLE, Backer Group, DBK Group, Zhenjiang Dongfang Electric Heating Technology Co., LTD., etc. Global top 5 manufacturers hold a share over 45%.Asia-Pacific is the largest market, with a share about 45%, followed by North America and Europe, both have a share about 40 percent. In terms of product, PTC air heatersis the largest segment, with a share about 85%. And in terms of application, the largest application is electric car, followed by household appliances.
The market drivers for the PTC heater industry primarily stem from the growing demand for efficient, safe, and energy-saving heating solutions. In the automotive sector, especially in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PTC heaters are favored due to their self-limiting temperature characteristics and high efficiency, effectively addressing cabin heating and battery thermal management issues. Additionally, PTC heaters are increasingly utilized in smart homes, home appliances, and industrial equipment. They excel in rapid heating in low-temperature environments and offer long lifespans with minimal maintenance costs. As global awareness of energy conservation and emissions reduction continues to rise, PTC heaters, with their superior safety performance and environmental friendliness, are gradually becoming the preferred solution for various heating applications.
In the future, the PTC heater industry will evolve towards higher performance, greater intelligence, and enhanced sustainability. On one hand, advancements in new materials and technologies will continuously improve the thermal efficiency and response speed of PTC elements, meeting the demands of more sophisticated application scenarios. On the other hand, the integration of intelligent control systems will further optimize the heating process, achieving precise temperature regulation and energy management. With the rapid expansion of the new energy vehicle market and the swift development of the smart home industry, the application scenarios for PTC heaters will become increasingly diverse. To comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations, manufacturers are actively exploring recyclable materials and green manufacturing processes to reduce carbon footprints during production, promoting sustainable development across the entire industry.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “PTC Heaters Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world PTC Heaters sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected PTC Heaters sales for 2025 through 2031. With PTC Heaters sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world PTC Heaters industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global PTC Heaters landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on PTC Heaters portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global PTC Heaters market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for PTC Heaters and breaks down the forecast by Power, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global PTC Heaters.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of PTC Heaters market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Power:
PTC Air Heaters
PTC Heat Conductors and Convection Heaters
Segmentation by Application:
Electric Car
Household Appliances
Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Zhenjiang Dongfang Electric Heating Technology
Eberspächer
Huagong Tech Company
Backer
Suzhou Xinye electronic
Woory Industrial
DBK
MAHLE
Shanghai Xinye Electronics
Shanghai XINPA
Sharing Electronics
Boyd
Calienté
Headway
Chongqing Shiji Jingxin Industry
STEGO
Xingchen Electric Heater
Beno Electric
KLC
ROTFIL
Webasto Group
BorgWarner
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Jahwa Electronics
Valeo
KUS Technology
Weihai Kebole
Jiangsu Chaoli Electric
Shanghai Fengtian Electronic
Hangzhou Heatwell
Xinxiang Jieda
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global PTC Heaters market?
What factors are driving PTC Heaters market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do PTC Heaters market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does PTC Heaters break out by Power, by Application?
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