Flexible Electronics Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2021 To 2029

Report Scope

This report analyzes the global flexible electronics market in terms of component, application, and geography. On the basis of component employed, the global flexible electronics market is segmented into flexible display, flexible sensor, flexible battery, flexible memory, and other components including photovoltaic, conductors, etc. Similarly, based on application, the global flexible electronics market is classified into consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, military and defense, and other application segments including power and energy. The geographical distribution of the global flexible electronics market considered in this study encompasses regional markets such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.

The market for flexible electronics is still in the nascent stage of development and is poised to gather momentum post-2017. Superior benefits offered with respect to production in terms of weight, cost, ruggedness, and portability will drive the market demand during the forecast period. In the current scenario, the global flexible electronics market is driven by the perpetually growing consumer electronics market, where the technology enjoys highest penetration. However, the technology faces stiff competition from already established technologies like LED, OLED, and printed electronics, especially in the consumer electronics segment. In addition, lack of primary standardized infrastructure for manufacturing flexible electronic devices at most manufacturing facilities has hampered the widespread adoption of the technology.

1.1 Report Description

Purpose of the Report

The purpose of the strategic research study titled “Global Flexible Electronics Market- Growth, Share, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, 2021 - 2029” is to offer industry investors, company executives, and industry participants with in-depth insights to enable them make informed strategic decisions related to the opportunities in the global flexible electronics market.

Target Audience

• Industry Investors
• Flexible Component and Device Manufacturers
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (Ex- Consumer Electronics Manufacturers, etc.)
• Distributers and Retailers
• End-users

USP and Key Offerings

The report titled “Global Flexible Electronics Market- Growth, Share, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, 2021 - 2029” offers strategic insights into the global flexible electronics market along with the market size and estimates for the duration 2019 to 2029. The said research study covers in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on application, component, and cross-sectional study across different geographies. In order to help strategic decision makers, the report also includes competitive profiling of the leading vendors, their SCOT (Strength, Challenges, Opportunities and Weaknesses) analysis, market positioning, and key developments. Other in-depth analysis provided in the report includes:

• An overview of the global flexible electronics market
• Current and future market trends to justify the forthcoming attractive sub-markets within the flexible electronics market
• Qualitative assessment tools such as market drivers, challenges and future prospects, value chain, and Porters Five Force Analysis.
• Focus on each level of market segmentation based on product approvals, launch, and current and anticipated market dynamics.
• A general overview of the industry structure
• Company profiles highlighting key information about the major players operating in the global flexible electronics market
• Market competition scrutiny tools such as market share analysis, fractal map, etc.
• SRC (Segment-Region-Country) Analysis

Overall, the research study provides a holistic view of the global flexible electronics market, offering market size and estimates for the period from 2019 to 2029, keeping in mind the above-mentioned factors.

On the basis of application, the global flexible electronics market is categorized into following segments:

• Consumer Electronics
• Smartphones and Tablets
• Television
• Wearable Devices
• Others (E-readers, etc.)
• Automotive
• Healthcare
• Military and Defense
• Others (Energy, etc.)

Consumer electronics represents the largest application segment for the flexible electronics. The segment accounted for around two-third of the global market revenue in the base year 2020. The trend shall prolong and the segment is presumed to retain its leading position, exhibiting strong growth through the forecast period 2021 - 2029. The anticipated growth in this segment can be majorly credited to growing adoption of the technology in smartphones, tablets, e-books, and wearable electronics (smart watches, etc.). The demand for flexible electronic devices is witnessing an upsurge in consumer electronics on account of superior benefits offered by the technology. Flexible electronics consume less space and reduce weight of electronic devices making them preferable to be used in wearable electronics, and touch screen devices like smartphones and tablets. On the other hand, budding application segments inkling healthcare and automotive are also presumed to register strong growth during the forecast period 2021 - 2029.

On the basis of component, the global flexible electronics market is categorized into following segments:

• Flexible Display
• Flexible Sensor
• Flexible Battery
• Flexible Memory
• Others (Photovoltaics, etc.)

As of 2020, flexible displays led the overall flexible electronics market in terms of revenue. The segment accounted for around two-third of the global market revenue in the same year. The trend shall prolong as the number of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and televisions using flexible electronics are expected to swell in the coming years. Flexible electronics consume less space, less energy, and significantly reduce the overall weight of an electronic device making them suitable to be used in wearable electronics, and devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. With the advent of Internet of Things (IoT), the demand for flexible batteries and flexible sensors is expected to witness an upsurge during the forecast period 2021 - 2029.

On the basis of geography, the global flexible electronics market is segmented into following regions and countries

• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• France
• Germany
• Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

North America comprising Canada and the United States is currently the largest flexible electronics market in terms revenue. In 2020, the region accounted for over 33 percent of the global market revenue. The region is front runner in flexible electronics related research and the technology has been witnessing growing penetration, especially flexible displays, in smartphones. The trend shall prolong and the region along with Europe is presumed to exhibit steady growth during the forecast period 2021 - 2029. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is presumed to witness maximum growth, outpacing North America and Europe during the same period. The market growth in the region would be majorly contributed by demand from countries including India, China, South Korea, and Japan. The region is house to large number of smartphone manufacturers, flat panel TV manufacturers, and wearable device manufacturers that are increasingly integrating the technology into their products.


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