The global printed electronics market is expected to grow from USD 19.46 billion in 2025 to USD 39.85 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4% during the forecast period. Due to the rising preference for flexible, lightweight, and cost-efficient electronic components across industries. Printed electronics enable innovative applications such as flexible displays, wearable devices, smart packaging, and advanced sensors that traditional rigid electronics cannot support. Their ability to reduce material usage, lower production costs, and allow large-scale customization makes them highly attractive for manufacturers.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2021-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Billion)
Segments
By Printing Technology, Material, Resolution, Application, End-Use Industry, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, APAC, RoW
The rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), electric vehicles, and consumer electronics is further amplifying their adoption. Additionally, advancements in printing technologies are enhancing performance and durability, making printed electronics a mainstream choice. This trend is expected to significantly boost market growth during the forecast period.
"Lighting application to register highest CAGR in printed electronics market during forecast period"
The lighting application segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the printed electronics market during the forecast period. This growth is primarily driven by the increasing adoption of OLED lighting solutions in automotive, consumer electronics, and architectural applications. Printed lighting offers advantages such as flexibility, lightweight design, energy efficiency, and enhanced design freedom, making it ideal for modern, sustainable applications. The demand for innovative lighting in smart homes, wearable devices, and next-generation vehicles is further fueling this trend. Additionally, declining costs of materials and advancements in printing techniques are boosting large-scale deployment of printed lighting solutions, positioning this segment as a major growth driver in the market.
"Inkjet printing technology to grow at highest CAGR in printed electronics market during forecast period"
The growth of the inkjet printing technology is attributed to its high precision, material efficiency, and ability to print complex patterns without requiring masks or plates. Inkjet printing is widely used for prototyping and small-to-medium production runs, making it suitable for applications in flexible displays, sensors, RFID tags, and medical devices. Its compatibility with a wide range of substrates and conductive inks further enhances its adoption. Moreover, the increasing demand for cost-effective and customizable printing methods in consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare industries is driving the rapid growth of this segment. Continuous advancements in ink formulations and printhead technologies are expected to further accelerate inkjet printing adoption in the printed electronics market.
"China to account for largest share of Asia Pacific printed electronics market by 2030"
China is expected to hold the largest share in the Asia Pacific printed electronics market during the forecast period. This dominance is driven by its strong electronics manufacturing base, large consumer demand, and extensive adoption of advanced technologies across industries. The country is a global hub for consumer electronics, automotive, and semiconductor production, which are key end users of printed electronics. Additionally, government initiatives supporting digitalization, renewable energy, and electric vehicle adoption are further boosting the demand. China also benefits from significant investments in R&D and local production capabilities, reducing reliance on imports. With its vast industrial ecosystem and expanding applications in IoT and smart devices, China is set to remain the leading market in the region.
Extensive primary interviews were conducted with key industry experts in the printed electronics market space to determine and verify the market size for various segments and subsegments gathered through secondary research. The breakup of primary participants for the report is shown below:
The study contains insights from various industry experts, from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The breakup of the primaries is as follows:
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 20%, Tier 2 - 55%, and Tier 3 - 25%
By Designation: C-level Executives - 50%, Directors - 25%, and Others - 25%
By Region: North America - 60%, Europe - 20%, Asia Pacific - 10%, and RoW - 10%
Notes: RoW includes the Middle East, Africa, and South America. Other designations include sales & marketing executives and researchers. The three tiers of the companies are defined based on their total revenue as of 2024; Tier 1: revenue more than or equal to USD 500 million, Tier 2: revenue between USD 100 million and USD 500 million, and Tier 3: revenue less than or equal to USD 100 million.
DuPont (US), BASF (Germany), Agfa-Gevaert Group (Belgium), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), NovaCentrix (US), SAMSUNG (South Korea), LG DISPLAY CO., LTD. (South Korea), Molex (US), Nissha Co., Ltd (Japan), and E INK HOLDINGS INC. (Taiwan) are some key players in the printed electronics market.
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the printed electronics market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Study Coverage:
This research report categorizes the printed electronics market based on printing technology (Inkjet printing, screen printing, flexographic printing, gravure printing, and others), material (Ink, substrate), resolution (below 100 lines/CM, 100 to 200 lines/CM, above 200 lines/CM), application (displays, RFID tags, batteries, photovoltaic cells, sensors, lighting, and other applications), End use industry (automotive & transportation, healthcare, consumer electronics, aerospace & defense, construction & architecture, retail & packaging, and other end use industries), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and RoW). The report describes the major drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities pertaining to the printed electronics market and forecasts the same till 2030. The report also consists of leadership mapping and analysis of all the companies included in the printed electronics ecosystem.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market by providing information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall printed electronics market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (Increased demand for printed electronic products in automotive & transportation, Growth of consumer electronics industry, Increased adoption of IoT by end-use industries, and Significant cost advantages offered by printed electronics) restraints (high investment cost), opportunities (Promising newer applications of printed electronics in healthcare, and smart packaging to create lucrative growth opportunities for printed electronics)and challenges (Inadequate knowledge of appropriate material and design selection for smart building applications) influencing the growth of the printed electronics market
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, research and development activities, and the latest product and service launches in the printed electronics market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyzes the printed electronics market across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products and services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the printed electronics market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players, such as DuPont (US), BASF (Germany), Agfa-Gevaert Group (Belgium), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), and NovaCentrix (US) in the printed electronics market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.2.1 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
1.3.2 REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY
1.5 STAKEHOLDERS
1.6 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources
2.1.1.2 Secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Breakdown of primaries
2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.3 Key industry insights
2.2 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.3.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.3.1.1 Approach for obtaining market share using bottom-up analysis (demand side)
2.3.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3.2.1 Approach for obtaining market share using top-down analysis (supply side)
2.4 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
2.5.1 ASSUMPTIONS
2.5.2 LIMITATIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET
4.2 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY REGION AND APPLICATION
4.3 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
4.4 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY MATERIAL
4.5 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
4.6 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Increased demand in automotive & transportation
5.2.1.2 Growth of consumer electronics industry
5.2.1.3 Increased adoption of IoT in various end-use industries
5.2.1.4 Significant cost advantages offered by printed electronics
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 High investment cost
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Potential applications in healthcare sector
5.2.3.2 Increasing adoption of smart packaging
5.2.3.3 Use of printed electronics to reduce electromagnetic interference associated with 5G technology
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Inadequate knowledge of appropriate material and design selection for smart building applications
5.3 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.6 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.6.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE ANALYSIS, BY MATERIAL
5.6.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE (ASP) TREND OF MATERIALS (INK), BY REGION
5.11.1 HUSHBRUSH APPROACHED CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED (CPI) TO MANUFACTURE SENSORY BRUSH THAT SUPPORTS EARLY DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD WELLBEING
5.11.2 US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY-ENERGY (ARPA-E) PARTNERED WITH PARC TO DEVELOP LOW-COST SYSTEM FOR DETECTING METHANE LEAKS AT NATURAL GAS WELLS
5.11.3 CARBON NANOTUBE (CNT) HYBRID MATERIALS FROM CHASM ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC. HELP REDUCE LEAD TIMES AND MANUFACTURING COST
5.11.4 NOVARES COLLABORATED WITH FLEXENABLE TO INTEGRATE CURVED DISPLAYS IN ITS DEMO CAR
5.12 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.12.1 TARIFFS
5.12.2 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
5.12.3 STANDARDS
5.12.4 PRINTED ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATIONS
5.13 PORTER FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.13.1 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.13.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.13.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.13.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.13.5 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.14 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET
5.14.1 INTRODUCTION
5.15 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF ON PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET
5.15.1 INTRODUCTION
5.15.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
5.15.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
5.15.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRIES/REGIONS
5.15.4.1 US
5.15.4.2 Europe
5.15.4.3 Asia Pacific
5.15.5 IMPACT ON APPLICATIONS
6 DIFFERENT SUBSTRATE TRANSPORT TECHNIQUES IN PRINTED ELECTRONICS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 ROLL-TO-ROLL
6.3 SHEET-TO-SHEET
6.4 SHEETS-ON-SHUTTLE
7 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 SCREEN PRINTING
7.2.1 FLATBED SCREEN PRINTING
7.2.1.1 Application in development of products that require precise thickness of ink to drive market
7.2.2 ROTARY SCREEN PRINTING
7.2.2.1 Demand for high-durability printing technology to fuel market growth
7.3 INKJET PRINTING
7.3.1 CONTINUOUS INKJET PRINTING
7.3.1.1 Offers traceability data and complies with increasingly strict industry legislation
7.3.2 DROP-ON-DEMAND INKJET PRINTING
7.3.2.1 Thermal DoD inkjet printing
7.3.2.1.1 Demand for excellent print quality to drive market growth
7.3.2.2 Piezo DoD inkjet printing
7.3.2.2.1 Offers fast, advanced, and accurate technique for developing printed electronics
7.3.2.3 Electrostatic DoD inkjet printing
7.3.2.3.1 Growing demand in selected cost-effective applications to support market growth
7.4 FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING
7.4.1 DEMAND FOR HIGH-SPEED AND CONTINUOUS PATTERN PRINTING TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH
7.5 GRAVURE PRINTING
7.5.1 ADOPTION IN LONG-RUN PRINTING PROCESSES TO DRIVE DEMAND
7.6 OTHER PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES
7.6.1 3D PRINTING
7.6.2 OFFSET PRINTING
7.6.3 REEL-TO-REEL PRINTING
7.6.4 AEROSOL JET PRINTING
7.6.5 PNEUMATIC PRINTING
7.6.6 NANOIMPRINTING
8 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY MATERIAL
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 INKS
8.2.1 CONDUCTIVE INKS
8.2.1.1 Offers high conductivity and cost-effectiveness
8.2.1.2 Conductive silver inks
8.2.1.3 Conductive copper inks
8.2.1.4 Transparent conductive inks
8.2.1.5 Silver copper inks
8.2.1.6 Carbon inks
8.2.2 DIELECTRIC INKS
8.2.2.1 Use of dielectric inks enables circuitry crossover and multilayer applications
8.2.3 OTHER INKS
8.2.3.1 Carbon nanotubes
8.2.3.2 Graphene inks
8.3 SUBSTRATES
8.3.1 ORGANIC SUBSTRATES
8.3.1.1 Polymers
8.3.1.1.1 Offers low-cost printing of electronic components on flexible substrates
8.3.1.1.2 Polyimides
8.3.1.1.3 Polyethylene naphthalate
8.3.1.1.4 Polyethylene terephthalate
8.3.1.2 Paper
8.3.1.2.1 Offers flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and printing sustainability
8.3.1.2.2 Polyacrylate
8.3.1.2.3 Polystyrene
8.3.1.2.4 Polyvinylpyrrolidone
8.3.1.2.5 Polyvinyl alcohol
8.3.1.3 Other organic substrates
8.3.2 INORGANIC SUBSTRATES
8.3.2.1 Glass
8.3.2.1.1 Increased demand for flexible glass substrates to support market growth
8.3.2.2 Other inorganic substrates
8.3.2.2.1 Silicon
8.3.2.2.2 Metal oxides
8.3.2.2.2.1 Silicon dioxide
8.3.2.2.2.2 Aluminum oxide
8.3.2.2.2.3 Titanium oxide
9 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY RESOLUTION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 BELOW 100 LINES/CM
9.2.1 RISING DEMAND FOR COST-EFFECTIVE, SCALABLE MANUFACTURING FUELING ADOPTION
9.3 100-200 LINES/CM
9.3.1 INKJET PRINTING TO BE MOST WIDELY USED TECHNOLOGY FOR 100-200 LINES/CM SEGMENT
9.4 ABOVE 200 LINES/CM
9.4.1 NEED FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE CIRCUIT FUNCTIONALITIES TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH
10 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 DISPLAYS
10.2.1 E-PAPER DISPLAYS
10.2.1.1 Electrochromic displays
10.2.1.1.1 Increasing global adoption of electrochromic displays owing to their consistent performance and flexibility
10.2.1.2 Electrophoretic displays
10.2.1.2.1 Rising use in e-readers contributing to market growth
10.2.1.3 Other e-paper displays
10.2.2 ELECTROLUMINESCENT DISPLAYS
10.2.2.1 OLED displays
10.2.2.1.1 Use of printed electronics increasing for developing thinner, rollable, and more efficient OLED displays
10.2.2.2 Flexible OLED displays
10.2.2.2.1 Prevailing trend of flexible consumer electronic devices to drive market
10.2.2.3 LCDs
10.2.2.3.1 Highly suited to television and automotive applications
10.3 PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
10.3.1 USE OF PRINTED PV CELLS RISING TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY OF SOLAR CONVERSION DEVICES
10.4 RFID TAGS
10.4.1 GROWING ADOPTION OF PRINTED RFID TAGS OVER SILICON CHIPS OWING TO THEIR COST-EFFICIENCY
10.5 LIGHTING
10.5.1 ELECTROLUMINESCENT LIGHTING
10.5.1.1 Offers high flexibility and thin form factor
10.5.2 ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LIGHTING
10.5.2.1 Growing awareness of green building to increase demand for printed OLED lighting
10.6 SENSORS
10.6.1 TOUCH SENSORS
10.6.1.1 Increasing demand for touch-enabled electronic devices to drive market
10.6.2 GAS SENSORS
10.6.2.1 Growing concern for indoor and outdoor air quality to fuel market growth
10.6.3 HUMIDITY SENSORS
10.6.3.1 Adoption in environment control systems to drive growth
10.6.4 PRESSURE SENSORS
10.6.4.1 Technological advancements in printed pressure sensors fueling adoption in healthcare applications
10.6.5 IMAGE SENSORS
10.6.5.1 Easy scalability into larger areas and high-pixel densities to increase adoption
10.6.6 TEMPERATURE SENSORS
10.6.6.1 Rising demand for reliable, high-performance, and low-cost temperature sensors fueling market growth
10.6.7 OTHER SENSORS
10.7 BATTERIES
10.7.1 DEMAND FOR PRINTED BATTERIES IN HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH
10.8 OTHER APPLICATIONS
11 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION
11.2.1 INCREASING ADOPTION OF INTERACTIVE DASHBOARDS AND FLEXIBLE PRINTED DISPLAYS TO DRIVE MARKET
11.3 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
11.3.1 INCREASED DEMAND FOR COMPACT ELECTRONIC DEVICES FUELING MARKET GROWTH
11.4 HEALTHCARE
11.4.1 INCREASING ADOPTION OF BIOSENSORS TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH
11.5 RETAIL & PACKAGING
11.5.1 EMERGING APPLICATIONS OF PRINTED ELECTRONICS TO PROPEL MARKET GROWTH
11.6 AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
11.6.1 NEED TO REDUCE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS TO DRIVE MARKET
11.7 CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURE
11.7.1 GROWING TREND OF SMART BUILDINGS TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH
11.8 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
12 PRINTED ELECTRONICS MARKET, BY REGION
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 NORTH AMERICA
12.2.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA
12.2.1.1 US
12.2.1.1.1 Presence of major companies to fuel market growth
12.2.1.2 Canada
12.2.1.2.1 Numerous initiatives taken by government and non-government institutions to support market growth
12.2.1.3 Mexico
12.2.1.3.1 Increase in automotive production and export to fuel demand for printed electronic devices
12.3 EUROPE
12.3.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR EUROPE
12.3.2 GERMANY
12.3.2.1 Technological innovations related to automotive industry driving market growth
12.3.3 FRANCE
12.3.3.1 Surging demand for electric vehicles to spur market growth
12.3.4 UK
12.3.4.1 Robust economy and significant funding from public and private bodies fueling market growth
12.3.5 REST OF EUROPE
12.4 ASIA PACIFIC
12.4.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ASIA PACIFIC
12.4.2 CHINA
12.4.2.1 Growth in automotive and consumer electronics industries to propel demand
12.4.3 AUSTRALIA
12.4.3.1 Increased R&D activities in printed electronics to boost market growth
12.4.4 JAPAN
12.4.4.1 Presence of numerous printed electronics consumers supporting market growth
12.4.5 SOUTH KOREA
12.4.5.1 Flourishing consumer electronics industry and presence of key manufacturers of printed electronics fueling market growth
12.4.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
12.5 ROW
12.5.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ROW
12.5.2 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
12.5.2.1 Increased customer awareness, adoption of innovative technologies, and production of electronic components to fuel growth
12.5.2.2 GCC
12.5.2.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12.5.3 SOUTH AMERICA
12.5.3.1 Increasing demand in automotive and transportation applications to creates market opportunities
13 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
13.1 OVERVIEW
13.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2021-2025
13.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2022-2024
13.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
13.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
13.6 BRAND COMPARISON
13.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
13.7.1 STARS
13.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
13.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
13.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
13.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
13.7.5.1 Company footprint
13.7.5.2 Region footprint
13.7.5.3 Material footprint
13.7.5.4 Application footprint
13.7.5.5 End-use industry footprint
13.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024