Printed Electronics Market Report 2025

This Printed Electronics report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The printed electronics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $13.34 billion in 2024 to $15.79 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer electronics demand, medical device applications, growth of automotive electronics,.

The printed electronics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.48 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to iot and smart devices, wearable technology, energy harvesting solutions, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, advanced manufacturing techniques. Major trends in the forecast period include flexible and wearable electronics, in-mold electronics (ime), 3D printing electronics, iot and sensor integration, technological advancements.

The growing demand from the automotive industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the printed electronics market in the coming years. Printed electronic devices, such as tailing sensors, heating elements, organic light-emitting diode lights (OLED), and organic solar cells (OPV), play a crucial role in the production and assembly of automobiles. For instance, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicated that in 2022, the market penetration of electric vehicles in China's domestic automotive sector increased to 29%, a significant rise from the 16% recorded in the previous year. As a result, the heightened demand from the automotive industry is expected to significantly boost the demand for printed electronics throughout the forecast period.

The expanding consumer electronics industry is projected to drive the growth of the printed electronics market in the coming years. Consumer electronics encompass any electronic products designed for daily, non-commercial, or personal use. Printed electronics are integral in manufacturing various electronic devices, including displays, sensors, and lights. For example, in February 2024, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association reported that production of consumer electronic equipment reached $201.91 million (¥31,685 million), an increase from $149.27 million (¥23,425 million) in January 2023. Consequently, the growth of the consumer electronics sector is expected to significantly enhance the demand for printed electronics in the market.

Strategic partnerships and collaborations are emerging as a significant trend in the printed electronics market. Key players in the printed electronics equipment sector are increasingly focusing on these alliances to enhance product development, expand into new regions, and better meet customer demands. For instance, in May 2023, Fuji Corporation, a Japan-based provider of advanced manufacturing solutions and automation technologies, announced a partnership with J.A.M.E.S. GmbH, a Germany-based electronics company. This collaboration aims to drive the growth of additive electronics. It centers around Fuji's innovative 3D printer, the FPM Trinity, which integrates resin substrate printing, circuit printing, and component mounting. This technology facilitates the comprehensive 3D printing of electronic devices within a single machine, significantly streamlining the production process and enhancing efficiency.

Moreover, major companies in the printed electronics market are directing their efforts toward strategic investments. Strategic investments involve allocating resources to projects or initiatives expected to yield long-term advantages for a company. In January 2023, Australian printed electronics startup Syenta raised AU$3.7 million ($2.5 million) in seed capital to accelerate the production of its multi-material 3D printers. These printers enable users to access highly sophisticated and functioning electronics, including semiconductors, batteries, and sensors. The funding round, led by Australasian venture capital firm Blackbird, reflects a strategic move to enhance the development of advanced bioelectronic assay consumables.

In February 2022, Axion BioSystems, Inc., a US-based provider of advanced live-cell assay systems, acquired M-Solv Manufacturing Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition resulted in the formation of a new entity called Axion BioSystems Manufacturing, UK, Ltd., bringing together synergies for the development of the next generation of bioelectronic assay consumables. M-Solv Manufacturing Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer of printed electronics, micromachining, and micro-deposition equipment.

Major companies operating in the printed electronics market include LG Display Co. Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Molex LLC, Agfa-Gevaert Group, Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated, BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Xerox Corporation, Koch Industries Inc., Jabil Inc., Bebop Sensors Inc., Sensing Tex S.L, E Ink Holdings Inc., Flex Ltd., Carre Technologies Inc., Xerox Holdings Corporation, Thin Film Electronics ASA, T+ink Inc., NovaCentrix Corp., Optomec Inc., Vorbeck Materials Corp., Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, Cicor Management AG, DuraTech Industries Inc., Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, InkTec Co. Ltd., Komura-Tech Co. Ltd., Nissha Co. Ltd., Tritek Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the printed electronics market in 2024, and it is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the printed electronics market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the printed electronics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA.

Printed electronics involve the use of technology that facilitates the manufacturing of electronic devices that are thinner and wearable. This technology allows for the production of precise and cost-effective electronic devices. Printed electronics offer the advantage of creating devices and sensors on various substrates, as well as uniquely shaped devices that can be integrated into existing products. This technology is utilized in the production of various electronic goods, including electronic circuits, displays, antennas, electronic skin patches, and sensors.

The primary technologies employed in printed electronics are inkjet, screen, gravure, and flexographic printing. Inkjet printing, for instance, is a non-contact method that uses droplets of ink with diameters ranging from 10 to 150 μm, contained in a fluid channel for printing. This technology is beneficial for production and prototyping, as it enables the cost-efficient additive deposition of thin line circuits on a variety of substrates, only where needed. The materials used in printed electronics include ink and substrate, and they are applied in the manufacturing of displays, RFID tags, batteries, photovoltaic cells, lighting, and other applications. The end-users of printed electronics span various industries, including automotive and transportation, healthcare, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, construction and architecture, retail and packaging, among others.

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The printed electronic market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing printed electronics solutions and services such as prototyping, design validation, hardware development, and 3D printing to offer additive manufacturing technology to enhance the manufacturing of electronics and semiconductors. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The printed electronics market also includes sales of active-matrix backplanes, integrated circuits, antennas, ring oscillators, memory devices, printed organic and inorganic PV, light-emitting diodes, solar cells, batteries, and wearables. 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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