Functional Printing Market Size - By Material (Substrate, Inks), By Technology (Inkjet Printing, Screen Printing, Flexographic Printing, Gravure Printing), By Application (Displays, Sensors, Photovoltaics, Lighting, Batteries, RFID Tags), & Forecast, 2024 - 2032

Functional Printing Market Size

Functional Printing Market was valued at over USD 15 billion in 2023 and is estimated to register a CAGR of over 21.5% between 2024 and 2032.
 

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and smart systems creates opportunities for functional printing technologies to enable connectivity, sensing, and data collection. Printed sensors, antennas, and electronic components play a crucial role in building IoT ecosystems for applications such as smart homes, wearable devices, industrial automation, and environmental monitoring. The increasing adoption of IoT and smart devices drives demand for functional printing solutions that enable seamless integration and wireless connectivity. As the IoT and wearable devices market grows, so does the need for efficient power solutions.
 

One of the primary technical limitations in functional printing involves achieving high resolution and accurate alignment in the printing process. This is crucial when creating intricate electronic circuits and components where precise deposition of materials is necessary to ensure functionality. Inadequate resolution or misalignment can lead to poor performance or complete failure of the printed devices. Finding materials that are not only conductive, flexible, and durable but also compatible with each other and with various substrates is a significant challenge. Materials used in functional printing must form stable and effective interfaces to ensure that the final product functions correctly. Issues with ink formulation, such as viscosity and drying properties, also impact the quality and reliability of the print.
 

Functional Printing Market Trends

There is a growing emphasis on sustainability within the manufacturing sector, fueling the development of eco-friendly printing technologies and materials. Functional printing offers a pathway to reduce material waste due to its precision and the ability to deposit materials directly where needed. Additionally, the use of organic and biodegradable materials for ink formulations is being explored to enhance environmental sustainability.
 

Emerging trends involve integrating AI with functional printing to optimize the printing processes and develop smart and adaptive electronic components. AI can help in predicting the behavior of printed electronics under various conditions and can be used to improve the quality and functionality of printed components. Moreover, additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing are being increasingly integrated with functional printing processes to create complex, multi-material, and functional components. This trend enables the production of customized prototypes, end-use parts, and functional devices with improved design flexibility and reduced lead times.
 

Functional Printing Market Analysis

Based on technology, the inkjet printing segment dominated the global market with a share of over 25% in 2023. Inkjet printing offers versatility and flexibility in printing a wide range of functional materials onto various substrates, including paper, plastic, glass, textiles, and ceramics. This flexibility allows for the deposition of functional inks, such as conductive inks, dielectric inks, and functional fluids, to create functional components and devices with diverse applications across industries. Designers can create and modify digital designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software, and then directly print functional components and prototypes on-demand, reducing time-to-market and enabling customization for specific applications and requirements, thereby driving market growth.
 

Based on application, the displays segment is expected to register a CAGR of over 6.5% from 2024 to 2032 and will reach USD 1.5 billion by 2032. There is a growing demand for flexible and printed electronics in various applications such as displays, lighting, sensors, and wearables. Functional printing technologies, including inkjet printing, screen printing, and gravure printing, enable the fabrication of flexible displays using organic and inorganic electronic materials. Functional printing technologies enable the fabrication of e-paper and e-ink displays using conductive inks and encapsulation materials, contributing to the segment growth.
 

North America dominated the global functional printing market in 2023, accounting for a share of over 30%. North America has a strong manufacturing and industrial base, with advanced capabilities in printing, electronics, materials science, and engineering. The region's manufacturing infrastructure supports the production of functional printing components, devices, and systems for various industries, including automotive displays, healthcare sensors, RFID tags, and smart packaging.
 

Additionally, the presence of established supply chains, logistics networks, and distribution channels facilitates the market expansion of functional printing technologies in North America. There is a growing demand for customized and personalized products across consumer, commercial, and industrial sectors in North America. Functional printing technologies enable the customization of printed components, devices, and packaging with unique designs, branding, and features. Companies leverage functional printing solutions to offer personalized products, promotional materials, packaging, and labels that cater to individual preferences, branding requirements, and market trends, thereby driving market growth.
 

Functional Printing Market Share

Altana AG and Eastman Kodak Company hold a share of over 2% in the functional printing industry. Altana AG holds a major market share in the functional printing business due to its specialized chemical formulations and high-performance coatings and compounds, particularly in conductive inks and functional coatings. Their innovative products are essential for producing printed electronics and other high-tech applications. Altana's strong focus on research and development, combined with a global distribution network, ensures their leadership in this niche market.
 

Eastman Kodak Company holds a significant market share in the functional printing market due to its pioneering technologies in printing and extensive expertise in chemical and material science. Kodak's advanced inkjet and flexographic printing solutions cater to high-demand applications like printed electronics and photovoltaics, leveraging their robust R&D capabilities and deep industry knowledge to innovate and deliver high-quality, functional printing solutions.
 

Functional Printing Market Companies

Major players operating in the functional printing industry are:

• Altana AG
• Eastman Kodak Company 
• Toyo Ink Sc Holding Co. Ltd
• BASF SE
• Avery Dennison Corporation
• E Ink Holdings Inc.
• Mark Andy Inc.
   

Functional Printing Marke News

• In May 2023, Eastman Kodak Company acquired Graphic Systems Services Inc., provider of web inkjet press transport systems and other print-related components and engineering services. With this acquisition Kodak expanded its inkjet press capabilities.
   
• In January 2022, Toyo Ink Sc Holding Co. Ltd installed a gravure ink factory at its Gujarat site along the western coast of India. The production plat is having a capacity of over 5,000 metric tons per annum which will further strengthen the company’s regional and global supply infrastructure.
   

This functional printing market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Million) from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Material

• Substrate
  • Glass
  • Plastic
  • Paper
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Gallium Nitride
  • Others
• Inks
  • Conductive Inks
  • Dielectric Inks
  • Graphene Inks
  • Others

Market, By Technology

• Inkjet Printing
• Screen Printing
• Flexographic Printing
• Gravure Printing
• Others

Market, By Application

• Displays
• Sensors
• Photovoltaics
• Lighting
• Batteries
• RFID Tags
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • ANZ
  • Rest of Asia Pacific 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA