The global printed electronics market size was US$ 9.1 billion in 2021. The global printed electronics market is forecast to reach US$ 48.7 billion by 2030 by growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Factors Influencing the Market

Screen printing is gaining rapid traction due to the presence of a wide range of commercialized products like smartphones and laptops, sensors, and solar cells. In addition, the increasing deployment of graphene ink to develop cost-effective, water-repellent, highly conductive printing and multifunctional technologies will drive the global printed electronics market forward.

The global printed electronics market is forecast to gain traction, owing to the growing use of printed electronics in the production of smart and connected products. In addition, the increasing penetration of the Internet of Things (IoT) will accelerate the growth of the printed electronics market.

The cost-efficiency of printing technologies will boost the growth of the printed electronics market. In addition, the launch of new functionality is likely to propel the printed electronics market forward.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The Asia-Pacific region is the leading raw and finished product producer of printed electronics. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Asia-Pacific region, which ultimately hampered the printed electronics industry. The printed electronics market has also been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic due to production delays in the industry. Moreover, the manufacturing segment needed human labor which was considered difficult due to the growing COVID-19 spread. The possibility of printing displays is limited due to a reduction in processing capability.

Regional Analysis

The global printed electronics market is forecast to witness the highest growth rate in North America. This market is forecast to hold the highest share due to growing investment in R&D activities. In addition, Asia-Pacific is forecast to register the highest growth rate due to the rising demand for printed electronics technologies. In addition, the growing demand for smart devices will benefit the Asia-Pacific printed electronics market during the forecast period.

Competitors in the Market

Samsung Electronics Company Limited
LG Electronics Incorporated
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
Agfa-Gevaert Group
Molex LLC
Nissha Corporate Limited
DuPont de Nemours Incorporated
NCC Nano LLC
E Ink Holdings
Ynvisible Interactive Incorporated
Optomec Incorporated
Cambridge Display Technology Limited
Brightvolt Incorporated
T+ink Incorporated
Printed Electronics Limited
Other Prominent Players
Market Segmentation

The global printed electronics market segmentation focuses on Technology, Material, Application, End-Use, and Region.

Based on the technology, the printed electronics market has been segmented into

Screen Printing
Inkjet Printing
Flexographic Printing
Gravure Printing
Others
Based on material type, the printed electronics market has been segmented into

Substrates
Inks
Plastic
Glass
Paper
Dielectric Inks
Conductive Inks
Based on application, the printed electronics market has been segmented into

Displays
Photovoltaic (PV) Cells
Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) Tags
Lighting
Sensors
Batteries
Others
Based on end-use industry, the printed electronics market has been segmented into

Automotive and Transportation
Consumer Electronics
Healthcare
Retail and Packaging
Aerospace and Defence
Construction and Architecture
Others
Based on region, the printed electronics market has been segmented into

North America
The U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Western Europe
The UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Poland
Russia
Rest of Eastern Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia & New Zealand
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa (MEA)
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of MEA
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America