Electrolytic Copper Foil Market

An electrolytic copper foil is a foil-based form of copper with a thickness generally less than 80m. A rolled copper foil is made by annealing and rolling the electrolytic copper uninterruptedly. The production process involves electrodepositing copper to a rolling drum and then again rolling it up. For the process of electrodeposition, high grade copper is dissolved in an acid to form a copper electrolyte. This copper electrolyte solution is then pumped into electrically charged rotating drums. On these drums, a thin film of copper is then electrodeposited. This process is also called as electrolytic plating. Electrolytic copper foils provide exceptional tensile strength as well as increased elongation characteristics. These foils are most commonly used as a super conductor in printed circuit boards as well as flexible connectors. Since, copper possess high electrical conductivity, and is extraordinarily ductile and malleable, it makes it one of the most extensively used metals in the ever emerging electrical and electronics industry.

The global electrolytic copper foil market witnesses huge potential growth opportunities in the past few years. Electrolytic copper foils are utilized for low-power and high-energy applications including Li-ion batteries for cell phones, laptops, and other consumer electronics. These foils are employed as negative electrode current collectors in Li-ion batteries. Thus, increase in growth in the demand for laptops and smartphones is anticipated to drive the global electrolytic copper foil market. In addition, growing applications of electrolytic copper foils in printed circuit board (PCB) coupled with increase in importance of flexible electronics are some other key aspects anticipated to fuel the growth of the market. However, introduction of super conductors and rise in applications of semiconductors are some factors that hamper the overall market growth.

The global electrolytic copper foil market can be segmented on the basis of product type, application, manufacturing process, and geography. On the basis of product type, the market is segmented into below 10 m, 1020 m, 2050 m, and above 50 m. On the basis of application, it is classified into printed circuit board, lithium ion batteries, and others. On the basis of manufacturing process, it is divided into foil making, surface treating, slitting, and cutting process. By geography, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The major players operating in the global market are focusing on key market strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, and partnerships. They are also focusing on strengthening their market reach in order to maintain their goodwill in the ever competitive market.

Key Benefits

• This report provides a quantitative analysis of the current trends, estimations, and dynamics  to identify the prevailing market opportunities.
• Major countries in each region are mapped according to the individual market revenue.
• The region-wise and country-wise electrolytic copper foil market conditions are comprehensively analyzed.
• This study evaluates the competitive landscape and the value chain analysis to understand the competitive environment across geographies.
• An in-depth analysis of each segment of the market is provided, to assist the prevailing market opportunities.

 Electrolytic Copper Foil Market Report Highlights