
Published On: Aug 2025
Published On: Aug 2025
According to Business Market Insights research, the North America electronic thermal management materials market was valued at US$ 795.66 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 1,257.56 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2031. Rising proliferation of 5G technology and advancements in electronic thermal management materials are among the critical factors attributed to drive the North America electronic thermal management materials market growth.
The rollout of 5G technology is expected to bring significant trends in the electronic thermal management materials market. 5G-enabled devices, including smartphones, base stations, and network infrastructure, handle larger data volumes and higher processing speeds, leading to substantially more heat generation than previous generations. To maintain optimal performance and prevent overheating, advanced thermal management materials are essential in dissipating heat effectively. This focus on 5G is spurring the demand for high-performance TIMs, heat spreaders, and phase-change materials that can manage elevated thermal loads. The telecommunication industry is evolving rapidly, particularly with the deployment of 5G technology. According to the GSM Association, 5G networks are likely to cover one-third (1.2 billion) of the world's population by 2025. In addition, there is a widespread rollout of 5G networks across the globe, which has led to an increased demand for smartphones and other consumer electronics. In addition, according to Viavi Solutions Inc.'s report, in April 2023, over 92 countries across the world had active 5G networks. Further, 23 countries have pre-commercial 5G network trials underway, and 32 nations have announced their 5G rollout plans. The widespread rollout of 5G networks has led to an increased demand for smartphones and other consumer electronics products. This revolution is driving the development of high-frequency, high-performance devices and systems. 5G base stations, for instance, generate much more heat due to the increased power and data processing required for faster connectivity and low latency. They often operate continuously, particularly in urban areas, requiring robust thermal solutions to ensure uninterrupted performance and avoid component failure. High-performance materials such as synthetic graphite and advanced TIMs are in demand to meet these requirements, as they provide both high thermal conductivity and reliability in extreme conditions. With the global expansion of 5G networks, especially in regions such as North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, a need for efficient thermal management solutions is expected to grow rapidly. Moreover, 5G smartphones and devices, which integrate complex antennas and high-frequency processors, require compact yet efficient thermal solutions. To address these needs, innovations in thermal materials, such as flexible graphite sheets and nanocomposites, are emerging. These materials can dissipate heat without adding bulk, enabling manufacturers to maintain sleek device designs while ensuring heat management. With the rising adoption of 5G, the electronic thermal management materials market is likely to benefit from increased demand for innovative, efficient solutions that support next-generation telecommunications technology's performance and reliability requirements.
On the contrary, high cost and complex manufacturing process hamper the growth of North America electronic thermal management materials market.
By product type, the North America electronic thermal management materials market is segmented into conductive adhesives, thermal management films, gap fillers, thermal gels, phase change materials, thermal greases, and others. The thermal greases segment held 29.0% share of North America electronic thermal management materials market share in 2023, amassing US$ 230.72 million. It is projected to garner US$ 347.66 million by 2031 to register 5.3% CAGR during 2023–2031.
In terms of end-use industry, the North America electronic thermal management materials market is segmented into consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, and others. The automotive segment held 31.1% share of North America electronic thermal management materials market share in 2023, amassing US$ 247.50 million. It is projected to garner US$ 413.56 million by 2031 to register 6.6% CAGR during 2023–2031.
Based on country, the North America electronic thermal management materials market is categorized into the US, Canada, and Mexico. Our regional analysis states that the US captured 74.9% share of North America electronic thermal management materials market in 2023. It was assessed at US$ 596.21 million in 2023 and is likely to hit US$ 965.18 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 6.2% during 2023–2031.
Key players operating in the electronic thermal management materials market are 3M Co, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Electrolube Ltd, European Thermodynamics Ltd, Graco Inc, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, Honeywell International Inc, Marian Inc, Master Bond Inc, Momentive Performance Materials Inc, Parker Hannifin Corp, Robnor ResinLab Ltd, Sur-Seal Corp, Tecman Speciality Materials Ltd, and Wacker Chemie AG, among others.
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