Electroless Plating Market: By Product (Low Phosphorus Electroless Nickel, Medium Phosphorus Electroless Nickel, High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel), By End User (Chemical Industry, Aerospace & Defence, Military, Oil & Gas, Energy & Power, Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Healthcare, Others), and Geography

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Electroless Plating Market was valued at USD 1,360 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.01 % during 2024-2030. Electroless plating is a technique for depositing metal onto surfaces using chemical processes rather than electrical means. This procedure involves immersing an object to be plated in a reducing chemical. 

When materials catalyse the reducing agent, metal ions are converted into a metallic deposit on the surface. This process, also known as chemical plating or auto-catalytic plating, is very useful for coating plastics, such as printed electronic circuits. While electroless nickel plating is the most typical application, this technique can also be used to add layers of silver, gold, and copper. Several factors contribute to the global demand for electroless plating. Advances in plating technology, such as the creation of high- and low-phosphorus nickel solutions, improve important qualities like as corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity.

These enhancements are especially useful to industries like electronics and automotive, where durability and performance are critical. Furthermore, the increased emphasis on high-quality, dependable coatings to match the stringent demands of these industries drives demand.

Electroless Plating Market Key Developments:
  • On Jun 07, 2024, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a leading supplier of integrated materials and chemistries to the electronics industry, is proud to assist Meiko Electronics Co., Ltd. with the first installation of carbon-based direct metallization technology for rigid PCB applications in Japan. The installation will make use of MacDermid Alpha's Blackhole direct metallization chemistry, which is a reliable alternative to traditional electroless copper processing. Blackhole offers lower operating costs, increased efficiency, and significant environmental benefits.
 

Electroless Plating Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

4.01 %

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Electroless Plating Market Dynamics

The growing demand for circuit reduction in size and microelectronic devices has increased the use of electroless plating over traditional approaches. This is due to electroless plating's outstanding shielding capabilities and cost effectiveness, which are major drivers of global market growth. Nonetheless, limitations such as the semiconductor industry's slow expansion and variable raw material prices limit market growth. On the other hand, the increasing use of electroless plating in the healthcare and aerospace industries is creating new prospects for market growth. Electroless plating's ability to improve the endurance and performance of components in these essential industries is gaining popularity.

Furthermore, recent advances in 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, are creating new opportunities for electroless plating. Electroless plating can increase the electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and overall quality of 3D printed components, allowing them to be used in more industries. Exploring the integration of electroless plating with additive manufacturing techniques could provide significant insights into the developing technology's potential benefits and limitations, potentially leading to novel applications and improvements in production procedures.

Electroless Plating Market Segmentation

By Product

  • Low Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
  • Medium Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
  • High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel

By End User

  • Chemical Industry
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Military
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy & Power
  • Automotive
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Healthcare
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

The Global Electroless Plating Market was valued at USD 1,360 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1,791 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.01 %.

Electroless plating is widely used in a variety of sectors due to its ability to improve material qualities such as corrosion resistance, conductivity, and durability.

The growing demand for smaller electronic components and microelectronic devices needs precise and high-quality plating solutions.

The Asia Pacific has the largest Electroless Plating Market in Globally, accounting for 37.3% of the Electroless Plating Market in 2023. Due to the proliferation of electronic devices and components, which require precise and reliable metal coatings for performance and durability, fuels demand for electroless plating.

Key Features of the Report

  • The electroless plating market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.
1.Executive Summary
2.Global Electroless Plating Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Electroless Plating Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Electroless Plating Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Product Type
2.2.2.End User 
2.2.3.Region
3.Global Electroless Plating Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Electroless Plating Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Electroless Plating Market  By Product Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Low Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Medium Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Electroless Plating Market  By End User , 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Chemical Industry
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Aerospace & Defence
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Military
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Oil & Gas
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.5. Energy & Power
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.6. Automotive
6.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.7. Electrical & Electronics
6.7.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.7.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.8. Healthcare
6.8.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.8.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.8.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.9. Others
6.9.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.9.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.9.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Electroless Plating Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. North America
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Latin America
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.North America Electroless Plating Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.1.1.Low Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
8.1.2.Medium Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
8.1.3.High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
8.2.  End User  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.2.1.Chemical Industry
8.2.2.Aerospace & Defence
8.2.3.Military
8.2.4.Oil & Gas
8.2.5.Energy & Power
8.2.6.Automotive
8.2.7.Electrical & Electronics
8.2.8.Healthcare
8.2.9.Others
8.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.3.1.United States of America (USA)
8.3.2.Canada
9.Europe Electroless Plating Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Low Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
9.1.2.Medium Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
9.1.3.High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
9.2.  End User  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Chemical Industry
9.2.2.Aerospace & Defence
9.2.3.Military
9.2.4.Oil & Gas
9.2.5.Energy & Power
9.2.6.Automotive
9.2.7.Electrical & Electronics
9.2.8.Healthcare
9.2.9.Others
9.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Germany
9.3.2.France
9.3.3.Italy
9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK)
9.3.5.Spain
10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Electroless Plating Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Low Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
10.1.2.Medium Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
10.1.3.High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
10.2.  End User  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Chemical Industry
10.2.2.Aerospace & Defence
10.2.3.Military
10.2.4.Oil & Gas
10.2.5.Energy & Power
10.2.6.Automotive
10.2.7.Electrical & Electronics
10.2.8.Healthcare
10.2.9.Others
10.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.China
10.3.2.India
10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
10.3.4.Japan
10.3.5.Rest of APAC
11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Electroless Plating Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Low Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
11.1.2.Medium Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
11.1.3.High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
11.2.  End User  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Chemical Industry
11.2.2.Aerospace & Defence
11.2.3.Military
11.2.4.Oil & Gas
11.2.5.Energy & Power
11.2.6.Automotive
11.2.7.Electrical & Electronics
11.2.8.Healthcare
11.2.9.Others
11.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.GCC Countries
11.3.2.South Africa
11.3.3.Rest of MEA
12.Latin America Electroless Plating Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Low Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
12.1.2.Medium Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
12.1.3.High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel
12.2.  End User  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Chemical Industry
12.2.2.Aerospace & Defence
12.2.3.Military
12.2.4.Oil & Gas
12.2.5.Energy & Power
12.2.6.Automotive
12.2.7.Electrical & Electronics
12.2.8.Healthcare
12.2.9.Others
12.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Brazil
12.3.2.Mexico
12.3.3.Rest of LA
13. Competition Landscape
13.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
13.2.1.Uyemura & Co., Ltd
13.2.2.Element Solutions Inc
13.2.3.KC Jones Plating
13.2.4.Atotech
13.2.5.Okuno Chemical Industries
13.2.6.Sharretts Plating
13.2.7.Erie Plating
13.2.8.Tawas Plating
13.2.9.Japan Kanigen
13.2.10.Bales
14. Research Methodology 
15. Appendix and Abbreviations 
  • Uyemura & Co., Ltd
  • Element Solutions Inc
  • KC Jones Plating
  • Atotech
  • Okuno Chemical Industries
  • Sharretts Plating
  • Erie Plating
  • Tawas Plating
  • Japan Kanigen
  • Bales

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