Synopsis
The global market for Printed Electronics was estimated to be worth US$ 3625 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 7041 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 10.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Printed electronics is a set of printing methods, which is used to create electrical devices on different substrates such as plastic, ceramic, and textiles. Printed electronics refers to the combination of conductive materials as well as varnish and ink systems, transferred in multiple layers to large areas of film, paper or other substrates at low cost. They perform functions of conventional electronics with special processing possibilities.
Printed electronics is emerging as a transformative technology characterized by its ability to produce lightweight, flexible, and low-cost electronic components over large surface areas. Unlike traditional silicon-based microelectronics, printed electronics can be manufactured using roll-to-roll or additive processes, enabling significant cost savings and new form factors. These features make printed electronics highly suitable for next-generation applications in smart packaging, wearable devices, medical diagnostics, and flexible displays.
The European Union held the largest share of the global printed electronics market, accounting for 32.16% of the total. It was followed by the United States (24.22%) and China (19.02%), reflecting strong research capabilities, manufacturing infrastructures, and early adoption across these regions. Europe’s leadership is driven by its investment in advanced materials and printed display technologies, while China is rapidly expanding through its push in IoT and smart city infrastructure.
Despite its technological potential, the printed electronics market remains in an early stage of development, with relatively low maturity across value chains. However, growing interest from industries such as automotive electronics, renewable energy, logistics, and IoT is accelerating innovation and commercial adoption. Particularly in areas requiring low-profile, lightweight, and cost-efficient electronic systems, printed electronics offers a compelling solution that traditional technologies cannot match.
Looking forward, the market is expected to experience rapid growth and diversification, with advancements in conductive inks, flexible substrates, and hybrid integration driving new capabilities. Strategic collaborations among materials providers, device manufacturers, and system integrators will be critical in scaling production and standardizing solutions. As environmental concerns and digital transformation continue to rise, printed electronics is positioned to play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable and ubiquitous electronic systems.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Printed Electronics, focusing on the total sales revenue, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Printed Electronics by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Printed Electronics market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Printed Electronics.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Molex
Xerox
GSI Technologies
Schreiner Group
Brewer Science
Enfucell
ISORG
Quad Industries
PST Sensors
Printed Electronics Ltd
Thin Film Electronics
Segment by Type
Inkjet
Gravure
Screen
Flexography
Others
Segment by Application
Smart Cards
Sensors
Printed Batteries
RFID Tags
OLED
Others
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size. This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Printed Electronics company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Revenue of Printed Electronics in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Revenue of Printed Electronics in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Index
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