Global Film Capacitor Market Size and Forecasts 2030
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Global Film Capacitor Market Size and Forecasts 2030

Last Updated:  Apr 25, 2025 | Study Period:

FILM CAPACITOR MARKET

 

INTRODUCTION OFFILM CAPACITOR MARKET

Two pieces of plastic film, each coated with metallic electrodes, are coiled into a cylindrical winding, terminals are joined, and the winding is then enclosed to create a film capacitor. The two terminals can be used interchangeably since, in general, film capacitors are not polarised. Plastic film capacitors come in two main varieties and have two different electrode arrangements:

 

Global Film Capacitor Market Size

 

Two plastic films are used as the dielectric to create film/foil capacitors, also known as metal foil capacitors. Each electrode is covered in a sheet of thin metal foil, typically aluminium. The simplicity of electrical connection to the metal foil electrodes and the construction's capacity for high current surges are advantages of this design.

 

Two metallized films are combined to create metallized film capacitors, while a plastic film serves as the dielectric. One or both sides are covered with an extremely thin ( 0.03 m[2]) vacuum-deposited aluminium metallization that acts as electrodes. Dielectric breakdowns or short circuits between the electrodes may not always result in component damage in this topology, giving it "self-healing" qualities.

 

When compared to film/foil construction, this fundamental design enables the production of high-quality goods such "zero defect" capacitors and wrapped capacitors with bigger capacitance values (up to 100 F and larger) in smaller cases (high volumetric efficiency). The reduced current surge rating of metallized structure, however, is a drawback.

FILM CAPACITOR MARKET SIZE AND FORECAST

Film Capacitor Market Size

TheGlobal film capacitor marketaccounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.

 

FILM CAPACITOR MARKETNEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

KEMET Introduces Three New Series of Film Capacitors for Rapidly Expanding Green Energy and Automotive Applications. A DC-Link and DC filter power film capacitor is included in the most recent C44U-M series, which is made for high-power conversion systems applications in industrial, energy storage, and green energy systems.

 

It enables DC networks and proportionately delivers high current depending on the requirements of the circuit or the load—a feature shared by wind, solar, and energy storage technologies. This UL 810-certified capacitor is ideal for high capacitance while minimising ESR due to its high DC voltage load capabilities (1,800 VDC) and strong ripple current. 

 

Similar to the previous series, the new C44P-R series is UL-810 approved and offers high current capacity for input and output AC filtering (up to 1,000 VAC) in solar converters, wind turbines, uninterruptible power supply, and power factor correction systems.

 

Its fully vertically integrated production plant in Bulgaria enables these cylindrical aluminium canister capacitors to have better energy densities, longer lives, dependability, and high-quality constructions.

 

The R75H Pulse series features the same high energy density, long life, and reliability advantages but is designed with a radial box shape for PCB installation. With its high voltage range (up to 2,000 VDC), high capacitance range, high dv/dt capabilities, and AEC-Q200 approved design, this series satisfies one of the most demanding reliability requirements in the market.

 

These automotive-grade capacitors may enable power conversion for solar panel micro-inverters, on-board battery management systems, on-board electronics systems, and WBG semiconductor devices.

 

Due to its THB (Temperature Humidity Bias) test capabilities of up to 85 oC/85 R.H and working temperature of up to 125 °C, this series is intended for adaptability in challenging environments.Applications benefit from its capacity to withstand high temperatures.

 

FILM CAPACITOR MARKET KEY PLAYERS

 

THIS FILM CAPACITOR MARKET REPORT WILL ANSWER FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

  1. How many film capacitors are manufactured per annum globally? Who are the sub-component suppliers in different regions?
  2. Cost breakup of a Global film capacitor and key vendor selection criteria
  3. Where is the film capacitor manufactured? What is the average margin per unit?
  4. Market share of Global film capacitor market manufacturers and their upcoming products
  5. Cost advantage for OEMs who manufacture Global film capacitor in-house
  6. key predictions for next 5 years in Global film capacitor market
  7. Average B-2-B film capacitor market price in all segments
  8. Latest trends in film capacitor market, by every market segment
  9. The market size (both volume and value) of the film capacitor market in 2024-2030 and every year in between?
  10. Production breakup of film capacitor market, by suppliers and their OEM relationship

 

Sl noTopic
1Market Segmentation
2Scope of the report
3Abbreviations
4Research Methodology
5Executive Summary
6Introduction
7Insights from Industry stakeholders
8Cost breakdown of Product by sub-components and average profit margin
9Disruptive innovation in the Industry
10Technology trends in the Industry
11Consumer trends in the industry
12Recent Production Milestones
13Component Manufacturing in US, EU and China
14COVID-19 impact on overall market
15COVID-19 impact on Production of components
16COVID-19 impact on Point of sale
17Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Geography, 2024-2030
18Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Product Type, 2024-2030
19Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Application, 2024-2030
20Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by End use, 2024-2030
21Product installation rate by OEM, 2023
22Incline/Decline in Average B-2-B selling price in past 5 years
23Competition from substitute products
24Gross margin and average profitability of suppliers
25New product development in past 12 months
26M&A in past 12 months
27Growth strategy of leading players
28Market share of vendors, 2023
29Company Profiles
30Unmet needs and opportunity for new suppliers
31Conclusion
32Appendix