Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Conductive Polymers, Metal-Filled Plastics, and Carbon-Based Plastics), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin

The global conductive & EMI shielding plastics for 5G & IoT market size is expected to reach USD 3,746.37 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Conductive Polymers, Metal-Filled Plastics, and Carbon-Based Plastics), Application, Industry Vertical, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025 - 2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Conductive plastics are formulated by incorporating conductive fillers such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, metal fibers, or other additives into a polymer matrix. These materials offer enhanced electrical conductivity, making them suitable for applications such as static dissipation, electromagnetic shielding, and grounding. On the other hand, EMI shielding plastics are designed to block or attenuate electromagnetic waves, preventing interference between electronic components. They are crucial in environments where multiple wireless signals coexist, such as in 5G-enabled devices and IoT networks. These materials offer several advantages over traditional metal-based shielding solutions, including reduced weight, design flexibility, corrosion resistance, and cost-effectiveness.

The widespread adoption of 5G technology and the exponential increase in connected devices is propelling the conductive & EMI shielding plastics for 5G & IoT market growth. 5G networks operate at higher frequencies compared to their predecessors, enabling faster data transmission, lower latency, and greater connectivity. However, these higher frequencies also make the networks more susceptible to interference from external electromagnetic sources. This necessitates robust EMI shielding solutions to ensure uninterrupted communication and optimal performance. Conductive plastics, with their ability to attenuate electromagnetic waves effectively, are becoming a preferred choice for shielding components in 5G base stations, antennas, routers, and other network infrastructure.

Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics for 5G & IoT Market Report Highlights

In terms of product, the carbon-based plastics segment dominated the conductive & EMI shielding plastics for 5G & IoT market share in 2024 due to their exceptional electrical conductivity, lightweight nature, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional metallic shielding materials.

Based on application, the antennas and base stations accounted for a major market share in 2024 due to the rapid global rollout of 5G infrastructure and the corresponding need for advanced EMI shielding materials.

In the global market, Asia Pacific held the largest conductive & EMI shielding plastics for 5G & IoT market share in 2024 due to high investments in 5G infrastructure, smart manufacturing, and large-scale IoT deployments.

The market in North America is expected to grow at a robust pace in the coming years, owing to the expanding investments in next-generation connectivity and a surge in high-value IoT applications.

Some of the global key market players are Avient Corporation, BASF, Celanese, Dow Inc., DSM Engineering Plastics, Ensinger, Laird Performance Materials, Molex, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Premix Group, RTP Company, Sabic, and Techmer PM.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the conductive & EMI shielding plastics for 5G & IoT market report based on product, application, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Conductive Polymers

Metal-Filled Plastics

Carbon-Based Plastics

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Antennas and Base Stations

Small Cells and Repeaters

Fiber Optic Connectors

Smart Home Devices

Wearable Electronics

Industrial IoT

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America