Solder Flux Market Insights
Solder flux market is likely to witness a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. The prime factors that are driving the solder flux market are growing investments towards R&D, increasing disposable income of consumers, and rapid technological change in gadgets such as phones, tablets, and laptops.
Solder Flux Market – Snapshot
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Growth
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5.7% for the next five years
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Major Product Type
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Rosin-based
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Dominant End-Use Industry Type
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Consumer Electronics
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Region with the highest demand
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Asia-Pacific
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Key Players
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Henkel, Premier Industries, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, Indium Corporation, Inventec Performance Chemicals, KOKI Company Ltd., La-Co Industries Inc, Shenzhen Tong fang Electronic New Material Co., Ltd., FCT Solder, and Johnson Matthey
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Market Share Analysis

Solder Flux Market Share: By Product Type
Based on the product type, the market is segmented as rosin-based, water soluble, and no-clean. The rosin-based segment dominated the market in 2019, and is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period. Rosin-based solder fluxes are non-conductive, hard, and corrosion resistant and hence, holds the largest share of the pie.
Solder Flux Market Share: By End-Use Industry Type
Based on the end-use industry type, the solder flux market is segmented as consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and others. Consumer electronics segment held the largest share of the market and is also expected to witness a healthy growth during the forecast period. Increasing demand for technically advanced gadgets such as phone and tablets along with home appliances is the major factor behind the dominance of the consumer electronics segment.
Solder Flux Market Share: By Region
In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest market for solder flux during the forecast period. China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and India are the major economies contributing towards the growth and high demand for solder flux in the region. Cheap labor, low cost raw materials, and huge consumer base are the major features of the Asia-Pacific’s solder flux market. North America and Europe are also expected to witness a healthy demand for solder flux during the forecast period.

Some of the major players in the solder flux market are-
- Henkel
- Premier Industries
- MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions
- Indium Corporation
- Inventec Performance Chemicals
- KOKI Company Ltd.
- La-Co Industries Inc
- Shenzhen Tong fang Electronic New Material Co., Ltd.
- FCT Solder
- Johnson Matthey
Market Scope & Segmentation
Flux is a chemical cleaning agent that is used prior to and during the soldering process of electronic components onto circuit boards. It also protects the metal surfaces from oxidation and helps in soldering process by altering the surface tension of the molten solder. Based on the product type, solder flux can be categorized into rosin-based, water soluble, and no-clean. On the basis of industries served, it can be categorized into consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and others.
This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
Solder Flux Market Research Report - Features
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Market Segmentation
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3
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Regions Covered
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4
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Countries/Sub-Regions Covered
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15
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No. of Figures & Tables
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>150
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Company Profiles
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10
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The solder flux market is segmented into the following categories.
Solder Flux Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Product Type:
- Rosin-Based (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Water Soluble (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- No-Clean (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Solder Flux Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by End-Use Industry Type:
- Consumer Electronics (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Automotive (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Telecommunications (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Solder Flux Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Region:
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

Research Methodology
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
- Market trend and forecast analysis
- Market segment trend and forecast
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
- Emerging trends
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
- Key success factors
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