Top 10 Companies in the Colourless Polyimide Films Industry (2024): Market Leaders Powering Next-Generation Electronics and Solar Applications

In Business Insights
August 22, 2025

The Global Colourless Polyimide Films Market was valued at USD 286.7 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 512.4 Million by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.6% during the forecast period (2024-2030). This growth is driven by increasing demand for flexible electronic displays, solar panel backsheets, and aerospace applications where high thermal stability and optical clarity are paramount.

As industries transition toward thinner, lighter, and more durable flexible electronics solutions, colourless polyimide (CPI) films are emerging as a superior alternative to traditional materials. In this report, we analyze the Top 10 Companies in the Colourless Polyimide Films Industry—material science innovators and specialty chemical leaders shaping this high-growth market.


🔟 1. DuPont (HD MicroSystems)

Headquarters: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Key Offering: Pyralux® and Kapton® polyimide films

DuPont leads the market through its HD MicroSystems subsidiary, producing optically transparent polyimide films with exceptional thermal resistance (up to 400°C) and mechanical durability. Their solutions dominate flexible printed circuit boards for smartphones and foldable devices.

Innovation Highlights:

  • Pioneer in CPI technology since 2008
  • Major supplier to Samsung Galaxy Fold series
  • Developing ultra-thin (<15μm) films for wearable electronics

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9️⃣ 2. Kaneka Corporation

Headquarters: Osaka, Japan
Key Offering: Neopulim® L-3430 series

Kaneka’s aromatic polyimide films offer unmatched combination of optical transparency (>88%) and CTE matching with silicon wafers, making them ideal for advanced display applications.

Technical Advantages:

  • Low yellow index (b* <3.0)
  • High Tg (360°C) surface-hardened variants
  • Expanding production capacity by 40% in 2024

8️⃣ 3. Kolon Industries