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Polyimide Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Polyimide (PI) film prices firmed across the major markets through 2025 and pushed higher into early 2026. In the United States, the leading source, the average rose from USD 73.00/KG in the first quarter to USD 76.50/KG by the fourth, a gain of about 4.8% as electronics and semiconductor demand outpaced supply. Polyimide film is a high-performance material made in a two-stage process from dianhydride and diamine feedstocks, valued for thermal stability, electrical insulation, and mechanical strength. The largest pull comes from flexible printed circuits and semiconductor packaging, followed by electric-vehicle battery insulation, aerospace, and foldable displays. Its price moves with a distinct set of drivers. Feedstock costs, energy tariffs at producing sites, specialty capacity discipline, and the strength of electronics and battery demand all feed into it. These forces carried the firm tone into 2026.
Polyimide Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for PI film through the rest of 2026 leans clearly to the upside. Producer cost floors are firm, held up by steady feedstock values and by elevated freight after the mid-year disruption around the Strait of Hormuz raised shipping and insurance costs on east-west routes. Demand is growing fast, led by artificial-intelligence server build-outs, semiconductor packaging, and rising electric-vehicle and foldable-display use. Japanese producers have signalled price increases on film grades from the second quarter, which should reinforce the climb. The main upside risk is a supply squeeze in a tight specialty market. The main downside risk is faster capacity additions in Asia that ease tightness and slow the rise.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 67.00 - 73.00 | Firm rise on AI, semiconductor, and electric-vehicle demand |
| United States | 77.00 - 83.00 | Aerospace and semiconductor demand sustain the premium end |
| Japan | 73.00 - 80.00 | Announced film-grade increases and strong electronics demand lift levels |
| South Korea | 64.00 - 70.00 | Display and circuit demand with new capacity keep the market firm |
| China | 54.00 - 59.00 | Lower-cost capacity keeps the region the most competitive source |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Polyimide Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 78.40/KG
- Japan: USD 73.90/KG
- South Korea: USD 65.10/KG
- China: USD 54.80/KG
Polyimide Prices in the United States
US polyimide prices averaged USD 78.40/KG in Q1 2026, up 2.5% from USD 76.50/KG in Q4 2025 and the highest among reporting regions. Strong demand from semiconductor packaging and aerospace met disciplined specialty supply, and producers held premium film grades tight. Higher import freight reduced competition from offshore material, letting domestic sellers pass cost increases through to contract buyers.
Why did the price of Polyimide change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firm semiconductor and aerospace demand met tight premium supply, raising the floor. Higher import freight and disciplined output reinforced the gain, holding the regional premium.
Polyimide Prices in Japan
Japanese polyimide prices averaged USD 73.90/KG in Q1 2026, a 2.9% rise from USD 71.80/KG in Q4 2025, the sharpest gain among the established producers. Demand from electronics, semiconductor, and display makers stayed strong, and producers prepared announced film-grade increases set to take effect early in the second quarter. Buyers booked ahead of those increases, which lifted quotes through the period.
Why did the price of Polyimide change in Q1 2026 in Japan?
Strong electronics and display demand met tight supply, while announced film-grade increases pulled forward buying. Both forces lifted offers across the quarter.
Polyimide Prices in South Korea
South Korean polyimide prices averaged USD 65.10/KG in Q1 2026, 2.5% above the USD 63.50/KG seen in Q4 2025. Steady demand from display and flexible-circuit makers supported the market, and recent local capacity additions were absorbed by growing domestic use. Firmer feedstock costs and higher freight lifted the floor, keeping the market firm through the quarter.
Why did the price of Polyimide change in Q1 2026 in South Korea?
Healthy display and circuit demand absorbed new capacity, while firmer feedstock and freight costs raised the floor. The market held firm just below the premium producers.
Polyimide Prices in China
Chinese polyimide prices averaged USD 54.80/KG in Q1 2026, up 3.0% from USD 53.20/KG in Q4 2025, the largest quarterly gain among reporting regions. Fast-growing demand from domestic electronics and electric-vehicle makers, firmer feedstock costs, and tighter high-grade supply pushed quotes higher. Ample lower-cost capacity kept the region the most competitive source despite the climb.
Why did the price of Polyimide change in Q1 2026 in China?
Strong electronics and electric-vehicle demand met firmer feedstock costs, lifting prices. Competitive capacity kept China the lowest-priced source among the tracked regions.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Polyimide Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 76.50/KG
- Japan: USD 71.80/KG
- South Korea: USD 63.50/KG
- China: USD 53.20/KG
Polyimide Prices in the United States
US polyimide prices averaged USD 76.50/KG in Q4 2025, extending the year’s steady climb. Demand from semiconductor packaging and aerospace held firm, and specialty producers kept output measured. Service centres restocked ahead of the new year, and limited low-priced imports allowed domestic sellers to sustain higher offers into year-end.
Why did the price of Polyimide change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Firm semiconductor and aerospace demand met disciplined supply, supporting prices. Restocking and limited imports kept the market firm near USD 76.50/KG.
Polyimide Prices in Japan
Japanese polyimide prices averaged USD 71.80/KG in Q4 2025, firmer on the quarter. Strong demand from electronics and display makers met tight premium supply, and producers nudged contract levels higher. Limited imported material and steady buying kept the market firm, setting the stage for the announced increases that followed in early 2026.
Why did the price of Polyimide change in Q4 2025 in Japan?
Firm electronics and display demand met tight supply, supporting prices. Disciplined output held the market firm near USD 71.80/KG.
Polyimide Prices in South Korea
South Korean polyimide prices averaged USD 63.50/KG in Q4 2025, holding firm through the quarter. Demand from display and flexible-circuit makers stayed healthy, and new local capacity was absorbed by domestic use. Steady feedstock costs supported the floor, and the market firmed gently into year-end.
Why did the price of Polyimide change in Q4 2025 in South Korea?
Healthy display and circuit demand absorbed new capacity, holding prices firm. Steady feedstock costs supported the average near USD 63.50/KG.
Polyimide Prices in China
Chinese polyimide prices averaged USD 53.20/KG in Q4 2025, firmer after a strong run earlier in the year. Growing demand from domestic electronics and electric-vehicle makers supported the market, while competitive capacity kept the region the lowest-cost source. Modest restocking ahead of the new year added support through the quarter.
Why did the price of Polyimide change in Q4 2025 in China?
Strong electronics and electric-vehicle demand held prices firm. Competitive capacity kept the region below premium levels, holding the average near USD 53.20/KG.
Quarterly Polyimide Price Trends
Global polyimide prices climbed steadily across the six-quarter window. The average rose from USD 63.08/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 66.25/KG by Q4 2025 and reached USD 68.05/KG by Q1 2026, a net gain of about 7.9%. Resilient electronics, semiconductor, and electric-vehicle demand drove the 2025 strength, while tight specialty supply and announced film-grade increases extended the climb into early 2026.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 68.05 | +2.7% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 66.25 | +1.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 65.30 | +1.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 64.10 | +1.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 63.08 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Polyimide Price in 2025?
Polyimide prices rose through 2025 with no meaningful pullback. The global average opened at USD 63.08/KG in Q1, advanced to USD 65.30/KG by Q3, and closed near USD 66.25/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 5.0%. Three forces shaped the year. Surging demand from electronics and semiconductor packaging kept order books full, growing electric-vehicle and display use added a second leg of growth, and tight specialty supply limited availability.
Polyimide Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices began Q1 2025 around USD 73.00/KG and ended Q4 at USD 76.50/KG, a gain of 4.8%. Healthy semiconductor and aerospace demand lifted the market through the year, and specialty producers kept supply measured. Limited low-priced imports and steady restocking sustained the climb, holding the United States at the premium end all year.
Polyimide Prices in Japan in 2025
Japanese prices opened Q1 2025 near USD 68.40/KG and closed Q4 at USD 71.80/KG, a gain of 5.0%. Strong demand from electronics and display makers met tight premium supply, and disciplined output supported the climb. The market firmed steadily ahead of the film-grade increases announced for early 2026.
Polyimide Prices in South Korea in 2025
South Korean prices rose from roughly USD 60.50/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 63.50/KG by Q4, a gain of 5.0%. Steady demand from display and flexible-circuit makers absorbed new local capacity, and firmer feedstock costs supported the floor. The market held firm just below the established premium producers through the year.
Polyimide Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices climbed from about USD 50.40/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 53.20/KG by Q4, a gain of 5.6%, the strongest in the dataset. Fast-growing demand from domestic electronics and electric-vehicle makers drove the advance, with tighter high-grade supply adding support. Competitive capacity kept the region the lowest-cost source even as prices climbed.
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Expert Market Research tracks polyimide prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region, explaining not just that prices moved but precisely why. We trace causation through feedstock economics, energy tariffs, freight, specialty capacity discipline, and downstream demand in electronics, semiconductors, electric vehicles, and aerospace. Our forecasts draw on feedstock economics, trade flow data, and plant capacity utilisation across all reporting regions. Contact Expert Market Research today for polyimide pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
Key Questions Answered in the Report
Flexible printed circuits and semiconductor packaging take the largest share of demand, followed by electric-vehicle battery insulation, aerospace, and foldable displays. Electronics and battery uses are the fastest-growing end markets.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 78.40/KG in the United States, USD 73.90/KG in Japan, USD 65.10/KG in South Korea, and USD 54.80/KG in China, mostly on a contract to FOB basis. The United States remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 63.08/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 66.25/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 5.0%, driven by electronics and semiconductor demand and tight specialty supply.
Three factors dominated: surging electronics and semiconductor packaging demand, growing electric-vehicle and display use, and tight specialty supply that limited availability.
The global average is expected in the USD 67.00 to 73.00/KG range for the rest of 2026, assuming firm electronics demand and announced film-grade increases hold while Asian capacity additions stay measured.
The United States and Japan carry a premium on semiconductor, aerospace, and high-grade electronics demand, South Korea sits firm on display and circuit use, and China prices lowest thanks to large low-cost capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to feedstock costs, specialty capacity discipline, and downstream electronics and battery demand. Freight shifts and announced producer increases can amplify short-term moves across regions.
The United States, Japan, and South Korea host the established premium producers, while China is the fastest-growing volume source. Tight specialty supply means any disruption ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts, choose between fixed-price and index-linked supply, and secure volumes ahead of announced increases. Regional price gaps also help teams weigh alternative supply geographies when premium grades turn scarce.
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