Flexible Electronics Global Market Report 2024

Flexible electronics refer to electronic circuits assembled on flexible plastic substrates, such as transparent conductive polyester film, polyimide, or polyether ether ketone (PEEK). The process often involves mounting electronics on these flexible substrates, and silver circuits can be screen-printed on polyester to create flexible circuits.

The main types of flexible electronics include flexible displays, flexible batteries, flexible sensors, flexible memory, and flexible photovoltaics. Flexible display screens, for example, are made of Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) displays. The various circuit structures include single-sided, double-sided, and others, and they find applications in displays, thin-film photovoltaics, printed sensors, batteries, OLED lighting, and other electronic devices. Flexible electronics are utilized across various industries, including consumer electronics, energy and power, healthcare, automotive, military and defense, aerospace, and other verticals.

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The flexible electronics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $31.91 billion in 2023 to $36.79 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the miniaturization of consumer electronics, applications in the medical and healthcare sectors, advancements in printed electronics, utilization in defense and aerospace applications, and innovations in display technologies. These factors collectively contributed to the expansion of the flexible electronics market during the historic period, reflecting the versatility and adaptability of these technologies across various industries.

The flexible electronics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $62.97 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to various factors, including the increasing prevalence of foldable and rollable devices, the growing emphasis on renewable energy solutions, the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly electronics, applications in automotive exteriors, and the development of energy storage and flexible batteries. Major trends expected in the forecast period encompass the integration of wearable health and fitness technologies, the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), advancements in medical wearables and implants, the utilization of flexible sensors and robotics, and the implementation of 5G connectivity and flexible antennas.

The flexible electronics market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the escalating demand for consumer electronic devices. Consumer electronics, encompassing electronic equipment intended for end-users, are increasingly integrating flexible electronics across various devices. The surge in consumer electronics is evident in the substantial growth reported by the Retailers Association of India (RAI) in March 2021, indicating a 23.5% climb in consumer electronics and appliance sales during the third quarter of 2021. This heightened demand for consumer electronics serves as a catalyst for the growth of the flexible electronics market.

The flexible electronics market is poised for further expansion due to the rising demand for video games. Video games, characterized by user interaction with a visual interface, leverage flexible electronics, particularly flexible OLED displays, to deliver vibrant colors, deep blacks, and fast response times. In July 2023, the Entertainment Software Association reported that US consumers spent $59.6 billion on video games in 2021, marking a substantial increase of $56.1 billion from the previous year. The escalating demand for video games contributes significantly to propelling the growth of the flexible electronics market.

The landscape of the mobile gaming market is being shaped by technological innovations. The convergence of technology and the growing trend of mobile gaming are driving market demand. In 2022, NextFlex, America’s Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) Manufacturing Institute, introduced Project Call 7.0 (PC 7.0), seeking proposals that advance the development and deployment of flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) while addressing critical challenges in advanced manufacturing and aligning with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) priorities. This initiative builds on the success of previous Project Calls, emphasizing areas where FHE can impact high-priority U.S. manufacturing opportunities. In 2021, Royole Corporation, a pioneering force in flexible electronics, announced the Royole RoKit, the world's first open-platform flexible electronics development kit. RoKit integrates Royole's flexible display and sensor technologies with programmable hardware, offering product designers and application developers an opportunity to explore and harness the potential of flexible technologies. These innovations underscore the dynamic nature of the flexible electronics market and its responsiveness to emerging trends and opportunities.

Prominent players in the flexible electronics market are dedicated to product innovation, exemplified by cutting-edge offerings like the RoKit, aimed at delivering reliable services to customers. The RoKit, developed by Royole Corporation, a leading China-based manufacturer specializing in flexible displays and sensors, was introduced in June 2021. Designed as a flexible electronics development kit, the RoKit empowers product designers and application developers to create innovative solutions. Key components of the RoKit include a 3rd Generation Cicada Wing fully flexible display module, a fully flexible sensor module, an Android 10 system development motherboard, and an accessories box featuring accompanying wires and expansion boards. This versatile kit finds applications across various sectors, including wearables, smart home devices, and automotive solutions.

In a strategic move in July 2022, Samsung, a major South Korea-based electronics manufacturing company with expertise in flexible electronics, including flexible displays, made a significant acquisition. Samsung acquired Cynoa GmbH, a Germany-based company specializing in flexible electronics, particularly flexible and transparent displays, in a deal valued at $300 million. This strategic acquisition underscores Samsung's commitment to fortifying its product portfolio in the realm of flexible displays and foldable electronics, demonstrating the industry's focus on strategic collaborations and acquisitions to advance technological capabilities and market presence.

Major companies operating in the flexible electronics market include Blue Spark Technologies Inc., OLEDWorks LLC, AU Optronics Corp., Cymbet Corporation, E Ink Holdings Inc., Enfucell Oy, Flex Ltd., FlexEnable Ltd., Flexpoint Sensor Systems Inc., Imprint Energy Inc., LG Electronics Inc., Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated, Royole Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Solar Frontier K.K., LG Corporation, Enfucell Flexible Electronics Co. Ltd., Imprint Energy, E Ink Holdings, Jabil Inc., Bebop Sensors Inc., Sensing Tex SL, Coatema Coating Machinery GmbH, Agfa-Gevaert NV, GSI Technologies, Ynvisible Interactive Inc., Isorg SA, PragmatIC Semiconductor, Thales Digital Factory, StoreDot Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the flexible electronics market in 2023. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the flexible electronics market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the flexible electronics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The flexible electronics market consists of sales of liquid crystal display (LCD), electrophoretic display (EPD), organic light emitting diode (OLED) display , thin-film batteries, printed batteries, layered lithium polymer batteries, micro-batteries, advanced lithium-ion batteries, thin flexible supercapacitors, stretchable batteries , flexible pressure sensors, flexible gas sensors, flexible humidity sensors, flexible temperature sensors, flexible strain sensors, flexible magneto-impedance sensors, and flexible thermal flow sensors . Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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