Global Card Edge Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Connectors Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Global Card Edge Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Connectors Market, By Type (Thermotropic and Lyotropic), Application (Electrical and Electronics, Military, Consumer Goods, Lighting, Automotive, Medical and Others), Brands (Laperos LCP, Vectra/Zenite, Sumikasuper, Xydar, Siveras and Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.

Card Edge Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Connectors Market Analysis and Size

Card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors have grown rapidly in last few years and are now used even in the most sophisticated electronic equipment and devices. These connectors are much simpler for upgrades and are very durable with smooth mating surface while supporting high data rates with superior signal integrity. Card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors are one of the classic connector extensively used in the data and communication sector. With a single female connector that is combined to the edge of a PCB, these connectors are known for their capability to save cost and space. Standards such as PCIe define the performance and reliability of card edge connectors.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market is expected to reach USD 2.41 billion by 2030, which is USD 1.34 billion in 2022, registering a CAGR of 7.60% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Card Edge Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Connectors Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) is a type of aromatic polymer. They are extremely chemically resistant, thermally resistant, and chemically inert. They can replace metals, ceramics, composites, and many other traditional materials because of their superior properties. They are mainly useful for mechanical and electrical parts because of their high strength and inertness. Card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors are also known as edge card liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors. These connectors are fixed devices that mate with the edges of the double-sided and single-sided printed circuit boards to provide an external connection.

Global Card Edge Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Connectors Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing demand for automotive electronics

Growing demand for automotive electronics is expected to boost the global card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market. Automotive connectors are essential for the effective operation of electronic components which are used in vehicles. Due to the increasing need for cutting-edge technologies such as cutting-edge driver assistance systems, high-end audio systems, onboard diagnostic systems, electronic transmission and infotainment systems, the usage of automotive electronics has expanded. Therefore, increasing demand for automotive electronics will likely boost the market growth.

• Rising demand for miniaturized electronic components

 Increasing demand for miniaturized electronic components such as surface mounting devices and connectors is expected to drive the growth of the global card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market. Miniaturization of electronic products or devices allows manufacturers to integrate more and more features into smaller packages to streamline the overall systems.

Opportunities

• Increasing applications of card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors in consumer electronics

The rapidly expanding semiconductor sector has driven the demand for the card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors. Increasing applications of card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors for consumer electronics devices such as brown goods and white goods will create lucrative opportunities for the market growth.

• Growing usage of liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) connector due to various properties

The usage of card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors is increasing because of its several advantageous properties such as low viscosity, vibration, durability, damping, and high flow. These properties make it high temperature resistant and improve the machine's mechanical strength. As a result of all these advantages, the demand for the card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connector increase, creating ample opportunities for market growth.

Restraints/ Challenges

• High cost of liquid crystal polymer (LCP)

Liquid crystal polymers (LCP) are the advanced raw material for card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors with exceptional properties. As a result, they come at a higher cost than other polymers. Therefore, the high cost of liquid crystal polymer (LCP) eventually increases the entire cost of card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors which will expected to hamper the market growth.

• Multiple drawbacks of card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors

Card connectors have some drawbacks, such as low contact lifespan of card connectivity and connector issues and failure in direct access with the printed circuit board. These factors are expected to hamper the growth of the card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connector growth.

This card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

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Global Card Edge Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Connectors Market Scope

The card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market is segmented on the basis of product, technology, system, application and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Thermotropic
• Lyotropic

 Application

• Electrical and Electronics
• Military
• Consumer Goods
• Lighting
• Automotive
• Medical
• Others

 Brands

• Laperos LCP
• Vectra/Zenite
• Sumikasuper
• Xydar
• Siveras
• Others

Card Edge Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Connectors Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, application and brands as referenced above.

The countries covered in the card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market report  U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Asia-Pacific dominates the card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market because various companies have shifted their production in Asian countries. Also, the large presence of major electronics manufacturers and growing disposable income will further boost the market growth.

North America will continue to project the highest growth rate during the forecast period of 2023-2030 due to increasing development and specification related to this product which takes place mainly in U.S.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Card Edge Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Connectors Market Share Analysis

The card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market.

Some of the major players operating in the card edge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) connectors market are:

• Merck KGaA (Germany)
• Amphenol Corporation (U.S.)
• Sumitomo Corporation (Japan)
• TE Connectivity (Switzerland)
• 3M (U.S.)
• RTP Company (U.S.)
• Celanese Corporation (U.S.)
• OMRON Corporation (Japan)
• Solvay (Belgium)
• Siemens (Germany)
• HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
• Molex (U.S.)
• Polyplastics Co., Ltd (U.S.)