Market Overview:
The global silver thin film market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for data storage and lithography applications across the globe. Nano thin films are expected to witness high growth rates during the forecast period, owing to their superior properties as compared to other types of thin films. North America is expected to lead the global silver thin film market in terms of revenue, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific.
Product Definition:
A silver thin film is a layer of silver that has been deposited on a surface. Silver thin films are often used in electronic devices to improve performance or reliability.
Nano Thin Film:
Nano thin film is a new technology in the market and has been used for semiconductor devices, solar cells, LED & OLED display drivers and sensors. Silver thin film applications include consumer electronics such as mobile phones & tablets PC monitor displays etc., automotive sector including rear window defroster, headlight coatings and side window films. Nano-thin films are also being used in biomedical sector for drug delivery systems which includes gene therapy packaging materials.
Nano Composite Thin Film:
Nano composite thin film is a new material which has potential application in solar energy, electronics and optoelectronics. It consists of nanometer-sized particles dispersed in a solid matrix. The material exhibits superior properties such as high electrical conductivity, optical transparency and flexibility at low temperatures. Nano composite thin films are expected to be used for manufacturing solar cells with higher efficiency owing to their ability to absorb more sunlight than conventional silicon cells.
Application Insights:
The data storage application segment accounted for the largest market share in 2017 and is projected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growth of this segment can be attributed to increasing demand for high-resolution cameras, scanners, laptops and smartphones. Rising demand for silver based electronic devices such as mobile phones is also a key factor driving the product demand in data storage applications.
The use of thin films in lamination processes has enabled manufacturers to produce laminated glass with low cost per unit area compared to conventional methods used before nano composite thin film was utilized. This technology allows manufacturers to produce large sheets of laminated glass with less material consumption than before which will drive its usage further especially in automotive windshields where weight reduction is an important factor affecting overall performance and fuel efficiency among other things considered by vehicle designers.
Regional Analysis:
North America accounted for the largest share of over 40% in 2017. The growth is attributed to the increasing demand for high-tech electronic devices, such as smartphones and laptops, along with growing data storage applications in various sectors such as healthcare, IT & telecommunication. Moreover, presence of several key players including ATA Technologies Inc.; Imprint Energy Ltd.; and Nanovi A/S has fueled market growth in this region.
Asia Pacific silver thin film market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to rising product adoption across a broad range of industries including consumer electronics, automotive etc., which can be attributed to its superior characteristics including low cost and high efficiency compared to other solar panels used globally. Furthermore, government initiatives encouraging FDI are also expected drive regional demand over the next eight years.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand from solar energy sector: The global market for solar energy is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 10% during the forecast period. This is expected to result in an increase in demand for silver thin films, as they are used in the manufacture of photovoltaic cells.
- Rising demand from electronics sector: The global electronics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period. This is anticipated to lead to an increase in demand for silver thin films, as they are extensively used in the manufacturing of electronic devices and components.
- Growing application scope: Silver thin films find applications across a wide range of industries such as medical, automotive, aerospace & defense, and consumer goods owing to their superior electrical and thermal conductivity properties compared with other metals such as copper and aluminum alloys. This is likely to boost their adoption over the next few years.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Silver Thin Film Market Research Report
By Type
Nano Thin Film, Nano Composite Thin Film
By Application
Data Storage, Lithography
By Companies
Blue Nano, Clariant, NanoHorizons, ClearJet, Saint-Gobain, SeaShell Technology, Sun Chemical, Emfutur Technologies, Ames Goldsmith
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
212
Number of Tables & Figures
149
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Silver Thin Film Market Report Segments:
The global Silver Thin Film market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Nano Thin Film, Nano Composite Thin Film
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Data Storage, Lithography
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Blue Nano
- Clariant
- NanoHorizons
- ClearJet
- Saint-Gobain
- SeaShell Technology
- Sun Chemical
- Emfutur Technologies
- Ames Goldsmith
Highlights of The Silver Thin Film Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Nano Thin Film
- Nano Composite Thin Film
- By Application:
- Data Storage
- Lithography
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Silver Thin Film Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Silver thin film is a type of electronic material that is used in various applications, such as solar energy conversion and light emitting diodes. It has a very low resistance to electricity and can be easily printed onto surfaces.
Some of the key players operating in the silver thin film market are Blue Nano, Clariant, NanoHorizons, ClearJet, Saint-Gobain, SeaShell Technology, Sun Chemical, Emfutur Technologies, Ames Goldsmith.
The silver thin film market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Silver Thin Film Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Silver Thin Film Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Silver Thin Film Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Silver Thin Film Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Silver Thin Film Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Silver Thin Film Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Silver Thin Film Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Silver Thin Film Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Nano Thin Film
5.2.2 Nano Composite Thin Film
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Silver Thin Film Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Data Storage
6.2.2 Lithography
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Silver Thin Film Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Silver Thin Film Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Nano Thin Film
9.6.2 Nano Composite Thin Film
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Data Storage
9.10.2 Lithography
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Silver Thin Film Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Nano Thin Film
10.6.2 Nano Composite Thin Film
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Data Storage
10.10.2 Lithography
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Silver Thin Film Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Nano Thin Film
11.6.2 Nano Composite Thin Film
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Data Storage
11.10.2 Lithography
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Silver Thin Film Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Nano Thin Film
12.6.2 Nano Composite Thin Film
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Data Storage
12.10.2 Lithography
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Silver Thin Film Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Nano Thin Film
13.6.2 Nano Composite Thin Film
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Silver Thin Film Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Data Storage
13.10.2 Lithography
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Silver Thin Film Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Silver Thin Film Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Blue Nano
14.3.2 Clariant
14.3.3 NanoHorizons
14.3.4 ClearJet
14.3.5 Saint-Gobain
14.3.6 SeaShell Technology
14.3.7 Sun Chemical
14.3.8 Emfutur Technologies
14.3.9 Ames Goldsmith
