United Kingdom Polyimide Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Polyimide Resin, Polyimide Film, Polyimide Coatings, Polyimide Varnish, and Others), By Application (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive & Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Medical, Energy & Power, and Others), and UK Polyimide Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Polyimide Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Polyimide Market Size Was Estimated at USD 18.2 Million in 2024
• The UK Polyimide Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.27% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Polyimide Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 39.4 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The UK Polyimide Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 39.4 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.27% from 2025 to 2035. The UK market is greatly impacted by the evolving demand for high-performance lightweight materials, particularly in the electronics and aerospace sectors.

Market Overview

The UK polyimide market refers to a sector of the economy that produces, distributes, and utilizes polyimide materials. Polyimides are a class of polymer valued in multiple high-performance applications due to their excellent thermal stability, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance, making them highly suitable for various advanced applications. They are highly used in flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs), semiconductor manufacturing, and aerospace because of the need for lightweight and durable materials. In aerospace, polyimide composites offer weight savings compared to metal parts and also increase fuel efficiency. The automotive industry, and particularly electric vehicles (EVs), is providing additional demand for polyimides. In EVs in particular, polyimides are found in the battery insulation, insulation in motors, and high-voltage wiring because they can resist high heat and electrical stress. Polyimide films and coatings are also finding application in the sensors and wiring used in autonomous and connected vehicles. Polyimide membranes are increasingly found in filtration and medical applications, largely due to their high filtration performance and chemical resistance. Their flexibility and biocompatibility have enabled use in medical tubing and catheters and wearable medical devices such as glucose monitors. A rise in the use of polyimide materials has been in response to the increasing need for minimally invasive treatment options and chronic disease management.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK polyimide market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom polyimide market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom polyimide market.

Driving Factors

Polyimides are highly desirable due to their remarkable electrical insulation, chemical resistance, and thermal stability properties, making them ideal for high-performance applications in electronics, renewable energy, medical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Flexible circuit and tape use is being driven in electronics as components become smaller and can be more flexible. They are also useful in the medical and renewable energy space due to their hardness in adverse environments. The market for polyimide film is growing due to the need for lightweight, heat-resistant materials enabled by new developments in electric vehicles and aerospace.

Restraining Factors

The significant costs of production, stemming from complex manufacturing processes and expensive raw materials, serve as a major inhibition to expansion in the polyimide industry. In addition, general adoption may be limited by the availability of less expensive alternative materials, and have adequate performance in some applications, especially in markets or industries that are price sensitive. These factors hamper the polyimide market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom polyimide market share is classified into type and application.

• The polyimide film segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom polyimide market is segmented by type into polyimide resin, polyimide film, polyimide coatings, polyimide varnish, and others. Among these, the polyimide film segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Polyimide films are high-performance polymers because they provide exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and thermal stability. They are commonly found in aerospace components, electronics, and automobile parts in high-temperature applications. Because of these extraordinary heat resistance properties, polyimide films are often used in high-cost adhesives and composites.

• The electrical & electronics segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom polyimide market is segmented by application into aerospace & defense, automotive & transportation, electrical & electronics, medical, energy & power, and others. Among these, the electrical & electronics segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. polyimides are vital to the electrical and electronics sector as they are used in flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs), semiconductors, wire insulation, and displays. They are ideal for consumer electronics and microelectronics applications because of their superior dielectric properties, flexibility, and high-temperature resistance. The growing use of polyimides in this sector is also supported by the growing use of wearable electronics, IoT devices, and 5G technologies.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom polyimide market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• PI Advanced Materials
• Ube Industries
• DuPont
• Arkema
• Victrex
• Goodfellow
• SABIC
• Mitsui Chemicals Inc
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom polyimide market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Polyimide Market, By Type

• Polyimide Resin
• Polyimide Film
• Polyimide Coatings
• Polyimide Varnish
• Others

United Kingdom Polyimide Market, By Application

• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive & Transportation
• Electrical & Electronics
• Medical
• Energy & Power
• Others