Global Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037
Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals Market size was valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a valuation of USD 4.9 billion by the end of 2037, rising at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of polymer dispersed liquid crystals is estimated at USD 1.8 billion.
The global polymer dispersed liquid crystals market is on the rise due to its rising demand across the automotive, smart buildings, and consumer electronics sectors. PDLC technology offers the option to control the level of transparency, energy saving, and privacy in various applications such as commercial and residential windows, automotive sunroofs, and interactive displays. In January 2025, Gauzy Ltd. presented the latest development in SPD Smart Glass technology, the Suspended Particle Device, at CES 2025, which strengthens the progress in dynamic glass solutions. Furthermore, there are also regulatory drivers such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in the European Union, that are also driving the uptake of PDLC in sustainable infrastructure.
Stringent government policies to encourage the use of energy-efficient glazing solutions are expected to fuel the growth of the polymer dispersed liquid crystals (PDLC) market. In August 2024, SEforALL’s Energy Efficiency program called for a global net zero by 2050, which helped increase demand for smart windows with PDLC technology. The UK’s Building Regulations, Part L, also provides a tax credit for energy-saving products, which will encourage the use of PDLC-based light control films in smart buildings. As the global concern for energy conservation and the use of green technology increases, PDLC remains a major player in the smart glass industry.
