According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Polyimide Raw Materials market size was valued at US$ 1531 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2420 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 7.1% during review period.
Polyimide raw materials are the chemical building blocks and processing inputs used to manufacture polyimide (PI) resins, films, and coatings. The core monomers are typically an aromatic dianhydride (such as PMDA, BPDA, BTDA, ODPA, or 6FDA) and an aromatic diamine (such as ODA, p-phenylenediamine, MDA, DDS, or MPDA/OPDA), which first react to form poly(amic acid) in a suitable solvent and then undergo imidization (usually by heat, or sometimes by chemical dehydrating agents) to become polyimide. In 2025, global Polyimide Raw Materials production reached approximately 136.5 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 11022 per MT.
The polyimide (PI) raw materials market—dominated by aromatic dianhydrides (e.g., PMDA, BPDA, BTDA, ODPA, 6FDA) and aromatic diamines (e.g., ODA, PPD, DDS, MDA, MPDA/OPDA)—is mainly driven by downstream growth in electronics and semiconductors (flex circuits/FPC, FCCL, insulation layers, advanced packaging, and high-temperature dielectrics), plus rising requirements for thin, high-reliability films and varnishes in compact consumer devices. Another big driver is electrification (EV motors, inverters, charging systems, and battery-related insulation), where heat resistance and dielectric strength matter; and in higher-value niches, demand is pulled by optical/transparent or low-CTE PI for flexible/foldable displays and by aerospace/defense applications that value thermal stability, flame resistance, and durability. Supply-side factors also shape demand: customers increasingly require high-purity/consistent lots, secure regional supply, and compliance with tightening environmental and worker-exposure rules (which can shift formulations and raise qualification barriers).
Upstream, PI monomers sit on top of aromatic petrochemical chains and a few specialty intermediates: many dianhydrides originate from alkylated aromatics that are oxidized and dehydrated (with costs influenced by aromatics pricing, oxidants, energy, and waste handling), while fluorinated monomers (e.g., 6FDA-based systems) depend on the fluorochemicals value chain, which is more specialized and often more capacity-constrained. Aromatic diamines commonly rely on nitro-aromatic intermediates followed by catalytic hydrogenation (so nitric acid, hydrogen, catalysts, and hydrogenation capacity matter), and some key diamines (like MDA) are closely tied to aniline and formaldehyde economics and integration with adjacent value chains. Beyond monomers, practical PI production also depends heavily on polar aprotic solvents (e.g., NMP/DMAc/DMF) and process chemicals (imidization/curing aids and purification utilities), so solvent availability, regulatory constraints, and recycling infrastructure can materially impact delivered costs and qualification stability.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Polyimide Raw Materials market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Polyimide Raw Materials market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Polyimide Raw Materials market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Polyimide Raw Materials market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Polyimide Raw Materials market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Polyimide Raw Materials
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Polyimide Raw Materials market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Daikin Industries, UBE, Mitsubishi Chemical, JFE Chemical, CABB, Shandong Xingshun, Puyang ShengHuaDe Chemical, Jiangsu Hualun Chemical, Lonza, Rugao Leheng Chemical, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Polyimide Raw Materials market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Aromatic Dianhydride
Aromatic Diamines
Market segment by Feature
Thermoplastic Type
Thermosetting Type
Market segment by Channel
Direct Selling
Distribution
Market segment by Application
Polyimide Film
Polyimide Profiles
Polyimide Coatings
Polyimide Resins
Others
Major players covered
Daikin Industries
UBE
Mitsubishi Chemical
JFE Chemical
CABB
Shandong Xingshun
Puyang ShengHuaDe Chemical
Jiangsu Hualun Chemical
Lonza
Rugao Leheng Chemical
Seika
Wanhua Chemical
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Polyimide Raw Materials product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Polyimide Raw Materials, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Polyimide Raw Materials from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Polyimide Raw Materials competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Polyimide Raw Materials breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Polyimide Raw Materials market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Polyimide Raw Materials.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Polyimide Raw Materials sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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