Flexible Electronics and Circuit Global Market Report 2024

The flexible electronics and circuit market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $30.9 billion in 2023 to $34.02 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. During the historic period, growth was driven by the demand for foldable displays, the emergence of flexible sensors, the transition to 5G networks, the adoption of flexible printed circuit boards, and environmental concerns.

The flexible electronics and circuit market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $50.32 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the forecast period, growth is expected due to supply chain resilience and localization, government initiatives and regulations, expansion of the aerospace and defense sector, increased investment in research and development, and the miniaturization of electronic devices. Key trends anticipated in the forecast period include advancements in printed electronics, rapid expansion in internet of things (IoT) applications, progress in flexible display technologies, technological convergence, and advancements in flexible sensor technology.

The increasing demand for consumer electronic devices is poised to drive the expansion of the flexible electronics and circuit market. Consumer electronic devices, encompassing smartphones, laptops, tablets, and smartwatches, cater to personal entertainment, communication, and productivity needs. The surge in technology integration into daily life, alongside advancements such as IoT and AI, fuels the growing appetite for these devices. Flexible electronics and circuits play a pivotal role in consumer electronics, facilitating sleeker designs, heightened portability, and enhanced durability through their ability to bend and stretch without compromising performance or functionality. For example, in May 2023, as reported by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, electronic equipment production in Japan surged to$4.91 billion (¥771,457 million), with consumer electronics production reaching $204.67 million (¥32,099 million) compared to $161.12 million (¥25,268 million) in May 2022. This underscores the driving force of consumer electronic demand on the flexible electronics and circuit market's growth trajectory.

Key players in the flexible electronics and circuit market are directing their efforts towards advancing flexible circuit production processes to stimulate revenue growth. These processes involve manufacturing techniques that yield flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs) boasting intricate designs, heightened reliability, and superior performance characteristics. For instance, in April 2024, Ennovi, a Singapore-based provider of mobility electrification solutions, launched a novel Flexible Cut Circuit (FDC) technology designed for manufacturing flexible circuits used in low-voltage signal applications for electric vehicle (EV) battery cell contact systems. This pioneering method provides a more economical and environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional flexible printed circuits (FPCs). The FDC technology streamlines the manufacturing process, enabling faster continuous production and immediate copper recycling, enhancing its eco-friendliness and efficiency.

In August 2021, Additive Circuits Technologies LLC, an innovative additive manufacturing company based in the US, acquired Bench 2 Bench Technologies to bolster its ultra-high-density line capabilities in the flexible circuits market segment. This strategic move aims to deliver smaller, faster, and thinner circuits, aligning with the evolving needs of the electronics market. Bench 2 Bench Technologies specializes in manufacturing flexible circuit boards for the medical device sector.

Major companies operating in the flexible electronics and circuit market are Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Panasonic Corporation, Jabil Inc., Flex Ltd, BOE Technology Group Co Ltd, LG Display Co Ltd, TDK Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Toppan Printing Co Ltd, AU Optronics Corporation, Konica Minolta Inc., Japan Display Inc., Royole Corporation, PragmatIC Semiconductor Ltd, CLEARink Displays Inc., Blue Spark Technologies Inc., Plastic Logic Limited, XENON Corporation, Ynvisible Interactive Inc., BeBop Sensors Inc., C3Nano Inc., MC10 Inc., Polyera Corporation, Imprint Energy Inc.

North America was the largest region in the flexible electronics and circuit market in 2023. The regions covered in the flexible electronics and circuit market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the flexible electronics and circuit market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Flexible electronics and circuits are electronic components and systems capable of bending, stretching, or adapting to different shapes while maintaining their functionality. These technologies leverage flexible substrates such as plastics or polymers, enabling their use in wearable devices, medical implants, foldable displays, and flexible sensors.

The primary categories of flexible electronics and circuits include organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and liquid crystal display (LCD) screens, printed sensors, batteries, thin-film photovoltaics, and organic light-emitting diode lighting. OLED and LCD displays consist of screens made from organic materials or liquid crystals that emit light. Flexible electronics encompass flexible displays and circuits, which can be single-sided, multilayer, double-sided, or rigid, and find applications across various industries such as military, defense, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, healthcare, medical, energy, power, and others.

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The flexible electronics and circuit market consists of sales of flexible electronic skin (e-skin), radio-frequency identification tags, flexible solar cells, flexible batteries, and flexible printed circuit boards. 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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