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Based on material type, the thermal interface materials market is segmented as Thermal Greases and Paste, Thermal Pads and Films, Phase Change Materials, Thermal Adhesives, Thermal Tapes, Gap fillers. Thermal Greases and Paste held a majority market value of USD 1.41 billion in 2022. Thermal greases and compounds are favored for their high thermal conductivity, making them suitable for applications where efficient heat transfer is crucial, such as in CPUs and GPUs.
Based on thermal conductivity, the thermal interface materials market is segmented as low, medium, high. Low conductivity held a dominant market share of around 50.4% in 2022 and is expected to grow at a lucrative pace till 2032. Low thermal conductivity TIMs are applied in building materials to provide thermal insulation and energy efficiency, helping maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.
Based on application, the thermal interface materials market is segmented as Electronics, Automotive, Telecommunications, Industrial, Aerospace and Defence, Others. Electronics held a dominant market share in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at 11% CAGR through 2032. In data centres and servers, TIMs are essential for cooling CPUs, GPUs, and other high-performance components to prevent overheating and ensure uninterrupted operation.
U.S. dominated the North American region with majority thermal interface materials market share and a revenue of USD 0.83 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to expand at a significant pace from 2023-2032. The rapid growth of data centers in North America, driven by cloud computing and digital services, necessitates efficient thermal management solutions, including TIMs, to cool servers and networking equipment.