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2030 年软性电子产品市场预测:按产品类型、材料、最终用户和地区分類的全球分析Flexible Electronics Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product Type, Material, End User and Geography |
根据Stratistics MRC预测,2024年全球软性电子产品市场规模将达307亿美元,预计2030年将达到661亿美元,预测期内复合年增长率为13.6%。
软性电子产品市场包括可弯曲、可拉伸和可折迭电子设备的生产和开拓。其中包括由塑胶、金属箔和有机化合物等材料製成的柔性显示器、感测器、电池、电路等。主要贡献领域是消费性电子、医疗保健和汽车。
据IEEE Spectrum称,“柔性显示器出货量预计将从2019年的320万台增长到2030年的7400万台以上,复合年增长率为34%。”
对穿戴式装置和物联网整合的需求增加
穿戴式装置的日益普及和物联网技术的日益整合正在推动软性电子产品市场的发展。消费者需要更紧凑、更轻、多功能的电子设备,这些设备可以无缝融入他们的日常生活。软性电子产品使得可弯曲、可拉伸和适应性强的设备得以开发,这些设备可以佩戴在身上或融入衣服中。这一趋势刺激了对柔性显示器、感测器和电池的需求,并推动製造商在软性电子产品领域创新和扩展其产品范围。
复杂的製造工艺
柔性设备需要专门的材料、先进的製造技术以及对製造条件的精确控制。这种复杂性可能会导致更高的製造成本、更长的开发週期以及潜在的品管问题。软式电路板、导电油墨和黏合技术等领域需要专门的设备和专业知识,这限制了能够大规模生产软性电子产品的製造商数量,并可能减缓市场成长。
持续的技术发展
可拉伸导体、有机半导体和柔性电池等领域的创新正在开闢新的应用并提高现有设备的性能。随着研究的进展,我们有望看到更高效、更耐用、更具成本效益的柔性电子元件。像这样的持续技术开拓有可能为各行业的新颖产品和应用打开大门,加速市场成长,并扩大软性电子产品的覆盖范围。
与现有技术的竞争
许多消费者和产业已经习惯了传统的电子设备,可能对采用新的、更灵活的替代技术犹豫不决。此外,随着刚性电子产品在小型化和效率方面不断改进,它们可能开始满足软性电子产品试图解决的一些需求。这种竞争可能会减缓软性电子产品在某些领域的采用,特别是如果灵活性的好处对于应用来说并不重要的话。
COVID-19 大流行最初扰乱了软性电子产品供应链和製造流程。然而,它也加速了对医疗保健相关应用的需求,例如穿戴式健康监视器和非接触式介面。此次疫情凸显了灵活、适应性强的技术的重要性,并且随着业界寻求更具弹性和多功能的解决方案,可能会推动软性电子产品市场的长期成长。
预计软性显示器领域将在预测期内成为最大的领域
柔性显示器预计将主导软性电子产品市场,因为它们被广泛应用于智慧型手机、穿戴式装置和车载介面等领域。这些显示器具有提高耐用性、减轻重量以及能够适应曲面等优点。对折迭式智慧型手机和可捲曲电视的需求不断增长,正在推动这一领域的创新。此外,柔性显示器正在为各种消费性电子产品带来新的外形规格和使用者体验,为整体市场成长做出重大贡献。
预计医疗保健产业在预测期内复合年增长率最高
由于对穿戴式医疗设备、生物感测器和智慧医疗保健解决方案的需求不断增加,医疗保健产业将在软性电子产品市场中经历快速成长。软性电子产品使得舒适、非侵入性监测设备的开发成为可能,这些设备可以持续追踪生命征象和其他健康指标。改善患者照护、远端监控和个人化医疗的潜力正在推动该领域的大量投资和创新。随着世界各地的医疗保健系统寻求更有效率、以患者为中心的解决方案,软性电子产品在医疗应用中的采用预计将加速。
由于强大的製造基础,亚太地区预计将占据软性电子产品市场的最大份额,特别是在中国、韩国和日本等国家。该地区电子工业发达,研发投资雄厚,电子设备消费市场庞大。此外,政府支持下一代技术开发的努力以及主要显示器製造商的存在也有助于亚太地区在软性电子产品领域的主导地位。
预计亚太地区的软性电子产品市场成长率最高。这种快速成长是由新兴技术投资增加、消费性电子产品需求增加以及印度和东南亚国家等国家製造能力扩大所推动的。该地区对创新的重视,加上不断壮大的中阶以及物联网和穿戴式装置的日益普及,为加速软性电子产品技术的开发和采用创造了有利的环境。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Flexible Electronics Market is accounted for $30.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $66.1 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 13.6% during the forecast period. The flexible electronics market encompasses the production and development of bendable, stretchable, and foldable electronic devices. These include flexible displays, sensors, batteries, and circuits made from materials such as plastic, metal foil, and organic compounds. Key sectors that contribute are consumer electronics, healthcare, and automotive.
According to IEEE Spectrum, "Flexible display shipments are expected to grow from 3.2 million units in 2019 to over 74 million units by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 34%."
Rising demand for wearable devices and IoT integration
The increasing popularity of wearable devices and the growing integration of IoT technology are driving the flexible electronics market. Consumers are seeking more compact, lightweight, and versatile electronic devices that can be seamlessly incorporated into their daily lives. Flexible electronics enable the development of bendable, stretchable, and conformable devices that can be worn on the body or integrated into clothing. This trend is fueling demand for flexible displays, sensors, and batteries, pushing manufacturers to innovate and expand their product offerings in the flexible electronics space.
Complex manufacturing processes
Flexible devices require specialized materials, advanced fabrication techniques, and precise control over manufacturing conditions. These complexities can lead to higher production costs, longer development cycles, and potential quality control issues. The need for specialized equipment and expertise in areas such as flexible substrates, conductive inks, and bonding techniques can limit the number of manufacturers capable of producing flexible electronics at scale, potentially slowing market growth.
Continuous technological development
Innovations in areas such as stretchable conductors, organic semiconductors, and flexible batteries are expanding the possibilities for new applications and improving the performance of existing devices. As research progresses, we can expect to see more efficient, durable, and cost-effective flexible electronic components. This continuous technological development opens doors for novel products and applications across various industries, potentially accelerating market growth and expanding the reach of flexible electronics.
Competition from established technologies
Many consumers and industries are accustomed to traditional electronic devices and may be hesitant to adopt newer, more flexible alternatives. Additionally, as rigid electronics continue to improve in terms of miniaturization and efficiency, they may meet some of the needs that flexible electronics aim to address. This competition could potentially slow the adoption of flexible electronics in certain sectors, particularly where the benefits of flexibility are not critical to the application.
The COVID-19 pandemic initially disrupted the flexible electronics supply chain and manufacturing processes. However, it also accelerated demand for healthcare-related applications like wearable health monitors and touchless interfaces. The pandemic highlighted the importance of flexible, adaptable technologies, potentially driving long-term growth in the flexible electronics market as industries seek more resilient and versatile solutions.
The flexible displays segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
Flexible displays are anticipated to dominate the flexible electronics market due to their wide-ranging applications in smartphones, wearables, and automotive interfaces. These displays offer advantages such as improved durability, lighter weight, and the ability to conform to curved surfaces. The growing demand for foldable smartphones and rollable televisions is driving innovation in this segment. Additionally, flexible displays enable new form factors and user experiences in various consumer electronics, contributing significantly to overall market growth.
The healthcare segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The healthcare segment is poised for rapid growth in the flexible electronics market due to increasing demand for wearable medical devices, biosensors, and smart healthcare solutions. Flexible electronics enable the development of comfortable, non-invasive monitoring devices that can continuously track vital signs and other health metrics. The potential for improved patient care, remote monitoring, and personalized medicine is driving significant investment and innovation in this area. As healthcare systems worldwide seek more efficient and patient-centric solutions, the adoption of flexible electronics in medical applications is expected to accelerate.
Asia Pacific is likely to hold the largest share of the flexible electronics market due to its strong manufacturing base, particularly in countries like China, South Korea, and Japan. The region has a well-established electronics industry, significant investments in R&D, and a large consumer market for electronic devices. Additionally, government initiatives supporting the development of next-generation technologies and the presence of major display manufacturers contribute to Asia Pacific's dominance in the flexible electronics sector.
Asia Pacific is also expected to experience the highest growth rate in the flexible electronics market. This rapid growth is driven by increasing investments in emerging technologies, rising demand for consumer electronics, and the expansion of manufacturing capabilities in countries like India and Southeast Asian nations. The region's focus on innovation, coupled with a growing middle class and increasing adoption of IoT and wearable devices, creates a favorable environment for the accelerated development and adoption of flexible electronics technologies.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Flexible Electronics market include Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., LG Display Co., Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Flex Ltd., E Ink Holdings Inc., Kateeva, Inc., Royole Corporation, PragmatIC Ltd., Ensurge Micropower ASA, Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated (PARC), Blue Spark Technologies, Inc., Cymbet Corporation, Heliatek GmbH, Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. (MFLEX), American Semiconductor, Inc., and FlexEnable.
In March 2024, Samsung secured a patent for another rollable display technology, as they were waiting for the first devices with rollable displays to arrive. Foldable smartphones have been around for quite some time now, but phones with rollable displays-not exactly. The new patent has been submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
In September 2023, Panasonic has developed a new material for flexible printed circuit boards that can be used to create metasurface designs for 6G radio applications as well as wearables and lightweight designs. The Copper Clad Stretch (CCS) flexible printed circuit technology developed by Panasonic can be stretched, unlike conventional copper clad laminates (CCLs). The same resin system is used for both the circuitry layer and the insulative coverlay.
In July 2020, Kateeva reported that Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (Tianma) has ordered a YIELDjet EXPLORE inkjet printing system to expand its R&D programs for next-generation OLED displays. The new system, which is built for 200mm glass substrates, will be used to develop devices and materials for various new mobile device applications.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.