Growing Applications in Electronics and Connected Devices is Driving Printed Electronics Market

Published: Dec 2024

The global printed electronics market is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR of 18.3% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The market growth is driven by the rising demand for printed electronics for connected devices. The rising demand for flexible electronic components in consumer electronics is additionally contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, printed electronics are becoming more cost-efficient and flexible, leading to increasing applications of the products in lighting, displays, and photovoltaics, thus, boosting the market growth. Moreover, the increasing demand for lightweight and energy-efficient electronics in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and more, are contributing to the market growth. 

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The global printed electronics market is segmented by material (into inks and substrate), by technology (into screen-printing, inkjet printing, flexographic printing, others), by application (RFID tags, displays, photovoltaic cells, lighting, others), and by geography (into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Middle East and Africa).

Market Dynamics

The ink segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share during the forecast period, owing to the widespread application of inks across numerous industrial sectors. In addition, the substrate segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR, as substrate facilitates improved performance and reliability of printed electronic devices, making them more attractive for various applications. Furthermore, substrates are economical to traditional semiconductor materials such as silicon, making them a preferred choice for applications requiring large-area production.

The display segment held the largest market share, owing to the rising flexibility, low-cost manufacturing, and potential for large-scale production. Printed displays offer opportunities for large-scale adoption in applications in wearable devices IoT devices and more. The technology is further adopted in applications including sensors, printed batteries, medical & healthcare, and media. 

The RFID segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR, attributed to low-cost manufacturing, flexibility, and integration into a variety of surfaces and materials. It is used in various applications, including inventory management, supply chain tracking, smart packaging, and asset tracking.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest market share during the forecast period, owing to the strong presence of R&D institutions and robust manufacturing infrastructure in the region. In addition, the region has many key players in the electronics industry, which are supporting the development of flexible displays, RFID technology, and smart packaging. 

The major players in the global printed electronics market include LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Palo Alto Research Center Inc., Agfa-Gevaert Group., and Molex LLC., among others. The market players are contributing significantly to the market growth by the adoption of various business strategies, such as product development, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and more.  

Recent Developments 

  • In October 2024, Henkel and Teca-Print announced a partnership in the pad printing field of printed electronics. The partnership is aimed at increasing the adoption of pad printing solutions in emerging technologies such as antenna, digital healthcare, 3D electronics, and smart mobility.  
  • In March 2024, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, presented its functional material innovations for printed electronics solutions for various industry applications such as smart surfaces, smart healthcare, and antenna solutions, at the LOPEC trade show. The product will focus on material formulation expertise in smart living, mobility, and sustainability. 


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