Conductive Ink Market to Reach Valuation of USD 4.29 Billion by 2030 – Growth in the Usage of Conductive Ink in Automotive Application Drives the Market

Vantage Market Research

May 02, 2023

In terms of revenue, the Global Conductive Ink Market is expected to reach USD 4.29 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 4.3% from 2023 to 2030.

The Conductive Ink Market is growing significantly. The product line includes product like printed circuit boards, sensors, touchscreens, and photovoltaic cells that are used in the electrical devices. In comparison to conventional electronic components, these inks have a number of benefits, including flexibility, affordability, and low power consumption. A number of factors, such as the rising demand for printed electronics, the expanding use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, technological breakthroughs, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability are driving the market for Conductive Inks. With several regional and international competitors offering a variety of goods and services, the market is extremely competitive. It is projected that demand for Conductive Ink would increase significantly across a variety of end-use industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare.

Key Highlights from the Report

· Based on Application, Photovoltaic segment is expected to dominate the global market in the projected timelines.

· Based on End-Use Industry, RFID is the market leader because to its many characteristics, including size reduction and faster, more efficient production, which lowers production costs and increases demand for RFID.

· In terms of Region, Asia Pacific The region's significant demand for Conductive Inks is principally caused by the growth of the photovoltaics PCBs, touchscreen, and rising use of windscreen sensors in automobiles in the region.

Market Dynamics

One of the industry trends is the increasing prevalence of using nanotechnology in the creation of Conductive Inks. Nanoparticles can decrease the amount of ink required to produce the desired result while enhancing the conductivity, adhesion, and durability of the ink. Electronics that are elastic and flexible are in high demand, and Conductive Ink is essential to the creation of these gadgets. New Conductive Inks are being created by manufacturers that are resistant to cracking and conductivity loss when bent and stretched repeatedly.

The Conductive Ink industry is being driven by rising consumer demands for efficiency and gadget miniaturization. Environmental rules have been enacted by governments all around the world to encourage businesses to replace heavy materials found in devices with lighter, more sophisticated ones. In addition to this, the consumer preference for lightweight and tiny gadgets has raised the need for product shrinking in the consumer electronics sector. In order to increase useful qualities, decrease material input, and conserve energy, lightweight construction is adopted. To increase efficiency and lighten the weight of electronic components, Conductive Inks are frequently employed as a replacement for traditional wire and circuit arrangements.

The cost of creating electrical components using Conductive Inks can be higher than using more conventional techniques like plating and etching. The adoption of Conductive Ink technology by businesses may be hampered by this, particularly in those with low profit margins. Despite the fact that Conductive Ink has improved recently, it still has a lesser conductivity than conventional electronic components made using metal deposition processes. Its use may be restricted in circumstances when strong conductivity is necessary.

Conductive Ink is a great medium for making elastic, flexible electronic parts, which makes it a good choice for wearable electronics. There is a sizable opportunity for Conductive Ink makers to grow their market share with the rising demand for wearable gadgets like smartwatches, fitness trackers, and medical devices. Healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics are just a few of the sectors where printed electronics are becoming more and more in demand. A large business opportunity exists due to the crucial role that Conductive Ink plays in printed electronics.

Asia Pacific Conductive Ink market is expected to witness a noteworthy development with a significant growth rate over the analysis period. This can be attributed to the availability of increasing demands for the end user industries like electronic industry.

The Global Conductive Ink Market is Segmented as follows

  • Type
    • Silver Flakes
    • Carbon / Graphere
    • Silver Nanoparticles
    • Silver Nanowire
    • Silver Coated Copper Nanoparticles
    • Carbon Nanotube
    • Copper Oxide Nanoparticle Inks
    • Conductive Polymer
    • Other Types
  • Application
    • Photovoltaics
    • Membrane Switches
    • Displays
    • Automotive
    • Bio-Sensors
    • RFID
    • Printed Circuit Boards
    • Thermal Heating
    • Pharmaceuticals Formulation
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Other Applications
  • Region
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia Pacific
    • Latin America
    • Middle East & Africa

List of the Key Players of the Global Conductive Ink Market is

DuPont (U.S.), Vorbeck Materials (U.S.), Applied Nanotech Holdings Inc. (U.S.), Sun Chemical Corporation (U.S.), PPG Industries Inc. (U.S.), Creative Materials Inc. (U.S.) Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), PChem Associates Inc. (U.S.), Heraeus Holding GmbH (Germany), Johnson Matthey (UK), Poly-Ink (France), NovaCentrix (U.S.), Creative Materials Inc. (U.S.)

The Global Conductive Ink Market Scope can be Tabulated as below

Parameter Details
Market Size Provided for Years 2017 - 2030
Base Year 2022
Historic Years 2017 - 2021
Forecast Years 2023 - 2030
Segments Covered
  • Type
    • Silver Flakes
    • Carbon / Graphere
    • Silver Nanoparticles
    • Silver Nanowire
    • Silver Coated Copper Nanoparticles
    • Carbon Nanotube
    • Copper Oxide Nanoparticle Inks
    • Conductive Polymer
    • Other Types
  • Application
    • Photovoltaics
    • Membrane Switches
    • Displays
    • Automotive
    • Bio-Sensors
    • RFID
    • Printed Circuit Boards
    • Thermal Heating
    • Pharmaceuticals Formulation
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Other Applications
  • Region
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia Pacific
    • Latin America
    • Middle East & Africa
Regions & Counties Covered
  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexic
  • Eurpe
    • U.K
    • France
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest Of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • Suth Korea
    • South East Asia
    • Rest Of Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest Of Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • GCC Cuntries
    • South Africa
    • Rest Of Middle East & Africa
Companies Covered
  • DuPont (U.S.)
  • Vorbeck Materials (U.S.)
  • Applied Nanotech Holdings Inc. (U.S.)
  • Sun Chemical Corporation (U.S.)
  • PPG Industries Inc. (U.S.)
  • Creative Materials Inc. (U.S.) Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)
  • PChem Associates Inc. (U.S.)
  • Heraeus Holding GmbH (Germany)
  • Johnson Matthey (UK)
  • Poly-Ink (France)
  • NovaCentrix (U.S.)
  • Creative Materials Inc. (U.S.)
Report Coverage Market growth drivers, restraints, opportunities, Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, value chain analysis, regulatory landscape, technology landscape, patent analysis, market attractiveness analysis by segments and North America, company market share analysis, and COVID-19 impact analysis

Conductive Ink Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Silver Flakes, Carbon / Graphere, Silver Nanoparticles, Silver Nanowire, Silver Coated Copper Nanoparticles, Carbon Nanotube, Copper Oxide Nanoparticle Inks, Conductive Polymer, Other Types) by Application (Photovoltaics, Membrane Switches, Displays, Automotive, Bio-Sensors, RFID, Printed Circuit Boards, Thermal Heating, Pharmaceuticals Formulation, Food & Nutrition, Other Applications) by Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Assessment (2017 - 2022) & Forecast (2023 - 2030)