Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-07-11 01:18Core Viewpoint - The functional release film market in China is projected to maintain a scale of over 22 billion yuan from 2021 to 2024, with a forecasted market size of 23.37 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.4% [5][11][24] Group 1: Industry Overview - Functional release film, known as "release film," is a type of surface film with separation functionality, primarily composed of substrate, bottom glue, and release agent [1][2] - The release film industry can be segmented into upstream (raw materials and equipment), midstream (production), and downstream (application fields) [9][11] - The main raw materials include substrate films, silicone oil, curing agents, and pressure-sensitive adhesives, which directly affect the performance and quality of release films [9][11] Group 2: Market Size and Demand - The Chinese release film market is influenced by fluctuations in downstream market demand, maintaining a scale above 22 billion yuan from 2021 to 2024 [5][11] - In 2024, the consumption structure indicates that consumer electronics will be the largest application field for release films, accounting for 49%, followed by MLCC at 36% and polarizer films at 6% [7][11] Group 3: Application Fields - In the consumer electronics sector, release films are essential for manufacturing various products, including smartphones and laptops, and are projected to reach a market size of approximately 11.39 billion yuan in 2024 [11][13] - The MLCC sector is expected to see a market size growth from 6.125 billion yuan in 2019 to 8.435 billion yuan in 2024, driven by the demand for electronic products and new energy vehicles [15][19] - In the automotive sector, the market size for release films is anticipated to exceed 1 billion yuan, reaching 1.062 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 7.8% [19][21] Group 4: Industry Players - The global release film industry features established companies such as Toray, Lintec, Mitsubishi, and COSMO, which dominate the high-end market segments [21][23] - In the domestic market, numerous small-scale manufacturers exist, with a focus on mid to low-end products, while a few larger firms are advancing in high-end material production technology [21][23] Group 5: Development Trends - The release film materials are expected to evolve towards higher-end and precision applications, driven by advancements in technology and increasing demands from high-tech industries [24][25] - The rapid development of downstream industries is prompting release film manufacturers to increase R&D investments to meet diverse customer needs [25][26] - The trend of domestic substitution is gaining momentum, with local manufacturers striving to enhance production capabilities to capture more market share in high-end segments [26][28]