The global flexible electronics market size reached US$ 30.5 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach US$ 56.1 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.01% during 2023-2032.
Flexible electronics, or flex circuits, refer to various electronic devices that are mounted on stretchable or conformable substrates, such as plastic, metal foil, paper and flex glass. These devices are bendable, twistable and stretchable, and can be incorporated into various consumer and industrial products. These devices are commonly used in smartphones, health tracking tools, security tags, automotive sensors and strain gauges in civil constructions.
The significant growth in the consumer electronics sector is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. Furthermore, growing consumer preference for wearable devices is also creating a positive outlook for the market. Smartphones, tablets, watches and televisions are being manufactured using flexible display panels to enhance their aesthetic appeal, portability and durability. Additionally, widespread product adoption in the healthcare industry is also providing a boost to the market growth. Flexible biomedical devices can be implanted on the patient’s skin for analyzing biomechanical movements, biological signals and vital signs accurately, along with improving sensations in robotic arms and prosthetic hands.
Moreover, product integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) is acting as another growth-inducing factor. These devices are implanted as smart fabric sensors in helmets, seats, gloves, shoes, clothing materials and steering wheels for collection of data in real-time. Other factors, including the development of innovative, lightweight, ultra-thin and foldable variants, which are commonly used in hybrid system-in-foil (SiF) and photovoltaic (PV) system installations for solar power, are projected to drive the market further.
Flexible electronics, or flex circuits, refer to various electronic devices that are mounted on stretchable or conformable substrates, such as plastic, metal foil, paper and flex glass. These devices are bendable, twistable and stretchable, and can be incorporated into various consumer and industrial products. These devices are commonly used in smartphones, health tracking tools, security tags, automotive sensors and strain gauges in civil constructions.
The significant growth in the consumer electronics sector is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. Furthermore, growing consumer preference for wearable devices is also creating a positive outlook for the market. Smartphones, tablets, watches and televisions are being manufactured using flexible display panels to enhance their aesthetic appeal, portability and durability. Additionally, widespread product adoption in the healthcare industry is also providing a boost to the market growth. Flexible biomedical devices can be implanted on the patient’s skin for analyzing biomechanical movements, biological signals and vital signs accurately, along with improving sensations in robotic arms and prosthetic hands.
Moreover, product integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) is acting as another growth-inducing factor. These devices are implanted as smart fabric sensors in helmets, seats, gloves, shoes, clothing materials and steering wheels for collection of data in real-time. Other factors, including the development of innovative, lightweight, ultra-thin and foldable variants, which are commonly used in hybrid system-in-foil (SiF) and photovoltaic (PV) system installations for solar power, are projected to drive the market further.
Key Market Segmentation
This report provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global flexible electronics market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. The report has categorized the market based on application, circuit structure type and vertical.Breakup by Application:
- Displays
- LCD Displays
- OLED Displays
- Thin-Film Photovoltaics (PV)
- CdTe
- CIGS
- a-Si
- Printed Sensors
- Biosensors
- Image sensors
- Touch Sensors
- Pressure Sensors
- Temperature Sensors
- Gas Sensors
- Humidity Sensors
- Batteries
- Thin-Film Batteries
- Curved Batteries
- Printed Batteries
- Others
- OLED Lighting
- Others
Breakup by Circuit Structure Type:
- Single-Sided Flexible Circuit
- Double-Sided Flexible Circuit
- Multilayer Flexible Circuit
- Sculptured Flexible Circuit
- Others
Breakup by Vertical:
- Consumer Electronics
- Energy & Power
- Healthcare
- Automotive
- Military and Defense
- Aerospace
- Others
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being 3M, E Ink Holdings, Konica Minolta, LG Group, Multi-Fineline Electronix, Panasonic, Pragmatic Printing, Samsung Group, etc.Key Questions Answered in This Report
- How has the global flexible electronics market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global flexible electronics market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the circuit structure type?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the vertical?
- What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
- What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
- What is the structure of the global flexible electronics market and who are the key players?
- What is the degree of competition in the industry?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary11 Value Chain Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Flexible Electronics Market
6 Market Breakup by Application
7 Market Breakup by Circuit Structure Type
8 Market Breakup by Vertical
9 Market Breakup by Region
10 SWOT Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- 3M
- E Ink Holdings
- Konica Minolta
- LG Group
- Multi-Fineline Electronix
- Panasonic
- Pragmatic Printing
- Samsung Group
Methodology
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Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 135 |
Published | April 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2023 - 2032 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 30.5 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 56.1 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.0% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 8 |