The electrical tapes market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size for electrical tapes has seen a robust growth. It is projected to increase from $13.65 billion in 2024 to $14.41 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.
The upward trend during the historic period is due to factors such as the surge in electrical insulation demand, increased construction activities, heightened investments in upgrading electrical infrastructure, a growing need for superior insulation materials, and rising automotive production.
The electrical tapes market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Over the next couple of years, robust expansion is anticipated in the electrical tapes market. The market size is projected to escalate to $17.72 billion by 2029, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%.
The growth during the projection period can be traced back to the escalating shift towards electric vehicles, the surging need for renewable energy systems, expanding smart home system adoptions, swift urbanization along with infrastructure development, and a soaring demand for compact electronic devices. Key trends during this foresight period encompass innovations in flame-retardant and heat-resistant electric tapes, enhancements in electrical tape products, breakthroughs in material science, technological evolution in electrical tape, and the creation of more proficient and long-lasting electrical tapes.
Anticipations of robust expansion in the automotive sector are set to fuel the growth of the electrical tapes market. This sector encompasses all activities linked to the designing, manufacturing, marketing and selling of motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorbikes and other vehicular types. Factors, such as rising demand for electric vehicles, technological evolution, and increasing consumer interest in mobility solutions, have created an upsurge in this industry. Government support through favorable policies and infrastructural investment is adding a further boost. In the automotive world, electrical tapes play a pivotal role to insulate, safeguard, and bind electrical wires, thus establishing reliable and efficient electrical systems in vehicles. For example, a report issued by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) in May 2023 highlighted that in 2022, the global production rate of motor vehicles reached 85.4 million, marking a 5.7% hike compared to 2021. Consequently, this growth in the automotive sector is a key catalyst for the surge in the electrical tape market.
The electrical tapesmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Polyester Films Tape , Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Electrical Tape , Cloth Electrical Tape , Rubber Tape , Polyester Film Tape , Polyamide Tape
2) By Application: Insulation, Protection, Phasing, Splicing, Cable Bundling
3) By End-User: Automotive , Aerospace , Construction , Electronic , Electrical
Subsegments:
1) By Polyester Films Tape: Adhesive Polyester Film Tape, Non-Adhesive Polyester Film Tape
2) By Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Electrical Tape: Standard PVC Electrical Tape, Flame-Retardant PVC Electrical Tape, Super Stretch PVC Electrical Tape
3) By Cloth Electrical Tape: Cotton Cloth Electrical Tape, Synthetic Cloth Electrical Tape
4) By Rubber Tape: Self-Fusing Rubber Tape, Adhesive Rubber Tape
5) By Polyester Film Tape: Biaxially Oriented Polyester (BOPET) Tape, Thermally Conductive Polyester Film Tape
6) By Polyamide Tape: High-Temperature Polyamide Tape, Standard Polyamide Tape
Leading firms in the electrical tapes sector are concentrating on introducing innovative products like high abrasion-resistant electrical tapes, tailored to meet the complex demands of contemporary automotive applications and boost resilience and functionality. These tapes are made to resist significant wear and tear in extreme conditions. Take for example, Avery Dennison, a US manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive materials, who in September 2023, introduced the Volt Tough range of electrical insulation tapes. These are uniquely created to improve electrical insulation in EV battery packs. The new series includes high abrasion-resistant options, flame-resistant alternatives for UL-94, color choices for visual inspection systems, and meets other fire safety standards, ensuring a smooth production process. Furthermore, they solve key issues related to high-voltage systems in EVs, particularly the danger of electrical arcing occurring between battery cells and conductive parts, which could result in short circuits or fires. The product offers customized solutions to cater to specific requirements, encompassing different adhesive formulations and single-coated foam options for amplified insulation performance.
Major companies operating in the electrical tapes marker are:
• 3M Company
• Avery Dennison Corporation
• Berry Global Inc.
• Nitto Denko Corporation
• Denka Company Limited
• Tesa SE
• HellermannTyton
• Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
• Scapa Group PLC
• Shurtape Technologies LLC
• Teraoka Seisakusho Co Ltd.
• Jonson Tapes
• Parafix Tapes & Conversions Ltd.
• Advance Tapes International Ltd.
• Plymouth Rubber Europa S.A.
• Viking Industrial Products Ltd.
• Electro Tape Specialties Inc.
• Louis Tape Co. Ltd.
• PPI Adhesive Products Ltd.
• Intek Tapes Private Limited
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electrical tapes market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the electrical tapes marker report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.