Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market Size 2034

Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market Growth, Size, Trends Analysis- By Product, By Application - Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies and Segment Forecast to 2034

Published: Nov-2025 Report ID: CHEM25202 Pages: 1 - 236 Formats*:     
Category : Chemical & Materials
Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market Introduction and Overview 

According to SPER Market Research, the Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market is estimated to reach USD 3.92 billion by 2034 with a CAGR 11.25%.

The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis. The global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market was valued at USD 2.54 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 11.25% from 2025 to 2034. The growing use of 5G-enabled devices like smartphones, AR/VR systems, and wearables is boosting demand for lightweight EMI shielding plastics to maintain signal stability. The expansion of mmWave 5G networks, which enable ultra-fast data transfer but are prone to interference, further increases the need for advanced shielding materials. To ensure signal integrity in base stations, antennas, and IoT devices, manufacturers are shifting from metal to polymer-based shielding. These high-performance plastics offer better conductivity, design flexibility, and reduced weight, supporting the widespread adoption of mmWave 5G technology.
Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
By Product:
Metal-filled plastics lead the conductive and EMI shielding plastics market for 5G and IoT applications due to their superior conductivity, strength, and design flexibility. The growing complexity of 5G components and advanced IoT devices is driving demand for these materials, which effectively replace traditional metal enclosures. Polymer composites infused with metals like silver, nickel, or copper provide excellent thermal stability and electromagnetic shielding. As EMC regulations become stricter, manufacturers increasingly prefer lightweight, moldable materials that enable compact, high-performance electronic designs with enhanced signal protection.

By End Use:
Antennas and base stations hold a leading position in the conductive and EMI shielding plastics market for 5G and IoT applications. The rapid expansion of 5G small cells and massive MIMO antenna systems is fueling demand for advanced shielding plastics to maintain performance in densely populated urban areas. Unlike traditional macro towers, small cell networks rely on compact, lightweight, and thermally stable enclosures that ensure minimal interference and efficient data flow. As 5G infrastructure expands, high-performance plastics are essential for reducing signal loss and improving network reliability.

Regional Insights:
The Asia Pacific region leads the global conductive and EMI shielding plastics market for 5G and IoT applications, driven by booming consumer electronics and expanding telecom infrastructure. China’s rapid 5G rollout and advancements in AI-driven IoT ecosystems are fueling demand for high-performance shielding plastics in smart manufacturing, connected healthcare, and industrial automation. Government investments in 6G research and digital infrastructure are further strengthening regional growth. Similarly, in North America, the rise of private 5G networks and industrial IoT adoption is increasing the need for lightweight, durable shielding materials that ensure signal stability in complex electromagnetic environments.



Market Competitive Landscape:
The Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market is highly consolidated. Some of the market key players are Avient Corporation, Celanese, Dow Inc., Laird Performance Materials, Parker Hannifin, Premix, RTP Company, and Sabic.

Recent Developments:
In February 2025, PolyJoule, Inc. launched its second-generation conductive polymer battery, the Energy Reservoir, offering higher energy density, longer life, lower costs, and enhanced safety, tailored for 5G and IoT applications.
In June 2023, Toray Industries developed a new ion-conductive polymer membrane with tenfold conductivity, boosting solid-state and lithium metal battery performance for EVs, drones, urban air mobility, and IoT devices.

Scope of the report:
 Report Metric Details
Market size available for years 2021-2034
Base year considered 2024
 Forecast period 2025-2034
Segments coveredBy Product, By Application
Regions coveredNorth America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
Companies CoveredAvient Corporation, Celanese, Dow Inc., Laird Performance Materials, Parker Hannifin, Premix, RTP Company, and Sabic.
Key Topics Covered in the Report:
  • Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market Size (FY 2021-FY 2034)
  • Overview of Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
  • Segmentation of Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market By Product (Conductive Polymers, Metal-Filled Plastics, Carbon-Based Plastics)
  • Segmentation of Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market By Application (Antennas and Base Stations, Small Cells and Repeaters, Fiber Optic Connectors, Smart Home Devices, Wearable Electronics, Industrial IoT, Others)
  • Statistical Snap of Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
  • Expansion Analysis of Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
  • Problems and Obstacles in Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
  • Competitive Landscape in the Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
  • Details on Current Investment in Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
  • Competitive Analysis of Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
  • Prominent Players in the Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
  • SWOT Analysis of Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
  • Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY 2025-FY 2034)
  • Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Scope of the report
  • 1.2. Market segment analysis 
2. Research Methodology
  • 2.1. Research data source
    • 2.1.1. Secondary Data
    • 2.1.2. Primary Data
    • 2.1.3. SPERs internal database
    • 2.1.4. Premium insight from KOLs
  • 2.2. Market size estimation
    • 2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
  • 2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary

4. Market Dynamics
  • 4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
    • 4.1.1. Drivers
    • 4.1.2. Restraints
    • 4.1.3. Opportunities
    • 4.1.4. Challenges
5. Market variable and outlook
  • 5.1. SWOT Analysis
    • 5.1.1. Strengths
    • 5.1.2. Weaknesses
    • 5.1.3. Opportunities
    • 5.1.4. Threats
  • 5.2. PESTEL Analysis
    • 5.2.1. Political Landscape
    • 5.2.2. Economic Landscape
    • 5.2.3. Social Landscape
    • 5.2.4. Technological Landscape
    • 5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
    • 5.2.6. Legal Landscape
  • 5.3. PORTERs Five Forces 
    • 5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
    • 5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
    • 5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
    • 5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
    • 5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
  • 5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
  • 6.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type 
  • 6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market
7. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market, By Product, (USD Million) 2021-2034 
  • 7.1. Conductive Polymers
  • 7.2. Metal-Filled Plastics
  • 7.3. Carbon-Based Plastics
8. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market, By Application, (USD Million) 2021-2034 
  • 8.1. Antennas and Base Stations
  • 8.2. Small Cells and Repeaters
  • 8.3. Fiber Optic Connectors
  • 8.4. Smart Home Devices
  • 8.5. Wearable Electronics
  • 8.6. Industrial IoT
  • 8.7. Others
9. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market, (USD Million) 2021-2034 
  • 9.1. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market Size and Market Share
10. Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market, By Region, 2021-2034 (USD Million)
  • 10.1. Asia-Pacific
    • 10.1.1. Australia
    • 10.1.2. China
    • 10.1.3. India
    • 10.1.4. Japan
    • 10.1.5. South Korea
    • 10.1.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • 10.2. Europe
    • 10.2.1. France
    • 10.2.2. Germany
    • 10.2.3. Italy
    • 10.2.4. Spain
    • 10.2.5. United Kingdom
    • 10.2.6. Rest of Europe
  • 10.3. Middle East and Africa
    • 10.3.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
    • 10.3.2. United Arab Emirates
    • 10.3.3. Qatar
    • 10.3.4. South Africa
    • 10.3.5. Egypt
    • 10.3.6. Morocco
    • 10.3.7. Nigeria
    • 10.3.8. Rest of Middle-East and Africa
  • 10.4. North America
    • 10.4.1. Canada
    • 10.4.2. Mexico
    • 10.4.3. United States
  • 10.5. Latin America
    • 10.5.1. Argentina
    • 10.5.2. Brazil
    • 10.5.3. Rest of Latin America 
11. Company Profile
  • 11.1. Avient Corporation
    • 11.1.1. Company details
    • 11.1.2. Financial outlook
    • 11.1.3. Product summary 
    • 11.1.4. Recent developments
  • 11.2. Celanese
    • 11.2.1. Company details
    • 11.2.2. Financial outlook
    • 11.2.3. Product summary 
    • 11.2.4. Recent developments
  • 11.3. Dow Inc.
    • 11.3.1. Company details
    • 11.3.2. Financial outlook
    • 11.3.3. Product summary 
    • 11.3.4. Recent developments
  • 11.4. Laird Performance Materials
    • 11.4.1. Company details
    • 11.4.2. Financial outlook
    • 11.4.3. Product summary 
    • 11.4.4. Recent developments
  • 11.5. Parker Hannifin
    • 11.5.1. Company details
    • 11.5.2. Financial outlook
    • 11.5.3. Product summary 
    • 11.5.4. Recent developments
  • 11.6. Premix
    • 11.6.1. Company details
    • 11.6.2. Financial outlook
    • 11.6.3. Product summary 
    • 11.6.4. Recent developments
  • 11.7. RTP Company
    • 11.7.1. Company details
    • 11.7.2. Financial outlook
    • 11.7.3. Product summary 
    • 11.7.4. Recent developments
  • 11.8. Sabic
    • 11.8.1. Company details
    • 11.8.2. Financial outlook
    • 11.8.3. Product summary 
    • 11.8.4. Recent developments
  • 11.9. Others
12. Conclusion

13. List of Abbreviations

14. Reference Links

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Report
Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market is projected to reach USD 3.92 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of of 11.25% during the forecast period.
Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market grew in Market size from 2025. The Market is expected to reach USD 3.92 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 11.25% during the forecast period.
Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market CAGR of 11.25% during the forecast period.
Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market size is USD 3.92 billion from 2025 to 2034.
Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market is covered By Product, By Application
The North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa is the highest Market share in the Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market.
Avient Corporation, Celanese, Dow Inc., Laird Performance Materials, Parker Hannifin, Premix, RTP Company, and Sabic.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Conductive & EMI Shielding Plastics For 5G & IoT Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis.
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