Polyimide Films & Tapes - Company Evaluation Report, 2025 (Abridged Report)

The POLYIMIDE FILMS AND TAPES Companies Quadrant is a comprehensive industry analysis that provides valuable insights into the global market for Polyimide Films and Tapes. This quadrant offers a detailed evaluation of key market players, technological advancements, product innovations, and industry trends. MarketsandMarkets 360 Quadrants evaluated over 112 companies, of which the Top 12 Polyimide Films and Tapes Companies were categorized and recognized as quadrant leaders.

Polyimide films and tapes are high-performance materials derived from polyimide, a polymer renowned for its exceptional thermal stability and dielectric properties. These materials can operate continuously across an incredibly wide temperature range, from as low as -269°C to over 260°C, without significant degradation of their mechanical or electrical integrity. Available as flexible, thin films or with an adhesive backing as tapes, they offer a unique combination of high tensile strength, chemical resistance, and outstanding electrical insulation in a lightweight format.

The primary market driver for polyimide films is the electronics industry, where they form the substrate for flexible printed circuits (FPCs) found in nearly all modern consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Their ability to bend and fold allows for compact, three-dimensional circuit designs. They are also used as high-temperature wire and cable insulation and as masking tapes during the soldering of circuit boards. The relentless trend toward smaller, lighter, and more powerful electronic devices directly fuels the demand for these versatile, high-performance materials.

Despite their superior qualities, the high manufacturing cost of polyimide compared to other polymers like PET is a significant restraint, limiting their use to applications where other materials would fail. The production process is complex and energy intensive. While resistant to most solvents, polyimides can be susceptible to attack by strong bases and can undergo hydrolysis in high-humidity, high-temperature environments, which requires careful consideration during product design. These factors confine its use to critical applications where performance justifies the premium cost.

The 360 Quadrant maps the Polyimide Films and Tapes companies based on criteria such as revenue, geographic presence, growth strategies, investments, and sales strategies for the market presence of the Polyimide Films and Tapes quadrant. The top criteria for product footprint evaluation included Application [Flexible Printed Circuits, Specialty Fabricated Products, Pressure-sensitive Tapes, Wires & Cables, Motors & Generators], End-User Industry [Electronics, Automotive, Aerospace, Labeling, Solar, Other End-use Industries].

Key Players:

Major vendors in the Polyimide Films and Tapes market are PI Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Kaneka Corporation (Japan), DuPont (US), UBE Corporation (Japan), Taimide Tech. Inc. (Taiwan), Kolon Industries, Inc. (South Korea), Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Japan), Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan), 3M Company (US), Saint-Gobain (France), Shinmax Technology Ltd. (Taiwan), Nitto Denko Corporation (Japan), Flexcon Company, Inc. (US), Industrial Summit Technology Corporation (Japan), Yunda Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. (China), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc. (Japan), and SKC (South Korea).

The key strategies major vendors implement in the Polyimide Films and Tapes market are partnerships, collaborations, product launches, and product enhancements.

Here are the summaries for Kaneka Corporation, DuPont, and UBE Corporation.

Kaneka Corporation

Kaneka Corporation is a diversified Japanese chemical manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning polymers, electronics, food, and healthcare. The company is a key provider of specialty materials like PVC modifiers, high-performance polyimide films, and MS Polymer™ for advanced sealants. Strategically, Kaneka is positioning itself as a ""health-driven company,"" emphasizing growth in medical devices and pharmaceutical ingredients alongside its material science business. By focusing on high-value solutions for electronics, e-mobility, and healthcare, Kaneka aims to solve societal challenges while strengthening its global market position in specialty technologies.

DuPont

DuPont is a global innovation leader, now operating as a premier multi-industrial company with a strategically focused portfolio. Following significant restructuring, the company concentrates on high-growth markets, including electronics, water, and protection. It is renowned for iconic brands like Kevlar® and Nomex®, alongside essential materials for semiconductor manufacturing and water purification. DuPont's strategy is to leverage its deep science and engineering expertise to drive innovation-led growth in these resilient, high-margin sectors. This sharp focus ensures its vital role in enabling next-generation technology, safety, and sustainability worldwide.

UBE Corporation

UBE Corporation is a leading Japanese chemical company with a diverse business portfolio that includes chemicals, performance plastics, and industrial machinery. It is a major global producer of caprolactam, the raw material for nylon, but its strategic focus is shifting decisively towards specialty growth areas. The company's core growth driver is its position as a key supplier of high-performance electrolytes and separators for lithium-ion batteries, making it essential to the e-mobility transition. By prioritizing innovation in battery materials and other advanced solutions, UBE is cementing its role in supporting next-generation industries.

Tables List

Table 1 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market, By Application: Inclusions & Exclusions

Table 2 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market, By End-use Industry:

Inclusions & Exclusions

Table 3 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market Snapshot

Table 4 Comparison Of Polymer Film Properties

Table 5 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Table 6 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Role In Ecosystem

Table 7 Major Patents In Polyimide Films & Tapes Market

Table 8 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Key Conferences And Events,

2024–2025

Table 9 Overview Of Strategies Adopted By Manufacturers Of

Polyimide Films & Tapes

Table 10 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Degree Of Competition

Table 11 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Application Footprint

Table 12 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: End-use Industry Footprint

Table 13 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Region Footprint

Table 14 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Detailed List Of Key Startups/Smes

Table 15 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Competitive Benchmarking Of

Key Startups/Smes

Table 16 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Product Launches,

January 2020–april 2025

Table 17 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Deals, January 2020–april 2025

Table 18 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Expansions, January 2020–april 2025

Table 19 Pi Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.: Company Overview

Table 20 Pi Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.: Products Offered

Table 21 Pi Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.: Deals

Table 22 Dupont: Company Overview

Table 23 Dupont: Products Offered

Table 24 Dupont: Expansions

Table 25 Kaneka Corporation: Company Overview

Table 26 Kaneka Corporation: Products Offered

Table 27 Kaneka Corporation: Product Launches

Table 28 Taimide Tech. Inc.: Company Overview

Table 29 Taimide Tech. Inc.: Products Offered

Table 30 Ube Corporation: Company Overview

Table 31 Ube Corporation: Products Offered

Table 32 Ube Corporation: Expansions

Table 33 Toray Industries, Inc.: Company Overview

Table 34 Toray Industries, Inc.: Product Offered

Table 35 Toray Industries, Inc: Product Launches

Table 36 Kolon Industries, Inc.: Company Overview

Table 37 Kolon Industries, Inc.: Products Offered

Table 38 Kolon Industries, Inc.: Deals

Table 39 Saint-gobain: Company Overview

Table 40 Saint-gobain: Products Offered

Table 41 3m Company: Company Overview

Table 42 3m Company: Products Offered

Table 43 Nitto Denko Corporation: Company Overview

Table 44 Nitto Denko Corporation: Products Offered

Table 45 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.: Company Overview

Table 46 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.: Product Offered

Table 47 Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.: Company Overview

Table 48 Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.: Products Offered

Table 49 Aavid Kunze Gmbh: Company Overview

Table 50 Aavid Kunze Gmbh: Products Offered

Table 51 Dunmore Corporation: Company Overview

Table 52 Dunmore Corporation: Products Offered

Table 53 Taiflex Scientific Co., Ltd.: Company Overview

Table 54 Taiflex Scientific Co. Ltd.: Products Offered

Table 55 Evertech Envisafe Ecology Co., Ltd.: Company Overview

Table 56 Evertech Envisafe Ecology Co., Ltd.: Products Offered

Table 57 Flexcon Company, Inc.: Company Overview

Table 58 Flexcon Company, Inc.: Products Offered

Table 59 Industrial Summit Technology Corporation: Company Overview

Table 60 Industrial Summit Technology Corporation: Products Offered

Table 61 Skc: Company Overview

Table 62 Skc: Products Offered

Table 63 Parafix Tapes & Conversions Ltd.: Company Overview

Table 64 Dr. Dietrich Mueller Gmbh: Company Overview

Table 65 Yunda Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.: Company Overview

Table 66 Suzhou Kying Industrial Materials Co., Ltd.: Company Overview

Table 67 Shinmax Technology Ltd.: Company Overview

Table 68 Tianjin Hengji International Trade Co., Ltd.: Company Overview

Table 69 Circuit Components Supplies Ltd.: Company Overview

Table 70 Polyonics, Inc.: Company Overview

Figures List

Figure 1 Flexible Printed Circuits Segment To Lead Market

During Forecast Period

Figure 2 Electronics Segment To Dominate Market During Forecast Period

Figure 3 Asia Pacific Dominated Polyimide Films & Tapes Market In 2024

Figure 4 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Drivers, Restraints,

Opportunities, And Challenges

Figure 5 Battery Electric Vehicle (Bev) Market Analysis & Growth, 2025

Figure 6 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Figure 7 Value Chain Analysis

Figure 8 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Ecosystem

Figure 9 Industrial-scale Production Process For

Polyimide Films Using Polyimide Resins

Figure 10 Laboratory Preparation Of Polyimide Films

Figure 11 List Of Major Patents For Polyimide Films & Tapes Market

Figure 12 Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customer Business

Figure 13 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Revenue Analysis Of Key Players, 2020–2024 (Usd Billion)

Figure 14 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market Share Analysis, 2024

Figure 15 Ranking Of Top 5 Players In Polyimide Films & Tapes Market

Figure 16 Brand/Product Comparison

Figure 17 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Company Evaluation Matrix

(Key Players), 2024

Figure 18 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Company Footprint

Figure 19 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Company Evaluation Matrix (Startups/Smes), 2024

Figure 20 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Enterprise Valuation (Ev) Of

Key Players

Figure 21 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Ev/Ebitda Of Key Manufacturers

Figure 22 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Year-to-date (Ytd) Price

Total Return And Five-year Stock Beta Of Key Manufacturers

Figure 23 Pi Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.: Company Snapshot

Figure 24 Dupont: Company Snapshot

Figure 25 Kaneka Corporation: Company Snapshot

Figure 26 Taimide Tech. Inc.: Company Snapshot

Figure 27 Ube Corporation: Company Snapshot

Figure 28 Toray Industries, Inc.: Company Snapshot

Figure 29 Kolon Industries, Inc.: Company Snapshot

Figure 30 Saint-gobain: Company Snapshot

Figure 31 3m Company: Company Snapshot

Figure 32 Nitto Denko Corporation: Company Snapshot

Figure 33 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.: Company Snapshot

Figure 34 Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.: Company Snapshot

Figure 35 Taiflex Scientific Co., Ltd.: Company Snapshot

Figure 36 Skc: Company Snapshot

Figure 37 Polyimide Films & Tapes Market: Research Design