Conductive Inks Market Trends and Analysis by 2028

Historic Data: 2019-2020   |   Base Year: 2021   |   Forecast Period: 2022-2028

Conductive Inks Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Type (Silver Conductive Ink, Carbon Conductive Ink, Polymer Conductive Ink, Copper Conductive Ink, and Others) and Application (Solar Panels, Touch Screens, Membrane Switches, Medical Devices, Printed Circuit Boards, Sensors, Heating Elements, Radio Frequency Identification, Cell Phone Antennas, Automotive, and Others)

  • Report Date : May 2022
  • Report Code : TIPTE100000902
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • Status : Published
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 167

[Research Report] The conductive inks market is expected to grow from US$ 3,565.80 million in 2021 to US$ 5,119.80 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2022 to 2028.

Governments across the world have enacted environmental restrictions to encourage industries to replace heavy materials in devices with modern lightweight materials. In addition, consumer desire for tiny and lightweight electronics has pushed the consumer electronics industry to miniaturize its products. Moreover, rapidly increasing IoT-based applications and growing miniaturization trend are expected to drive the demand for conductive inks market. The rapidly increasing usage of smartphones  and connected devices propels the need for smaller and lighter sensors with low-power requirements and enhanced performance, which stimulates the demand for miniaturization. China dominates the entire value chain of the global electronics manufacturing business and is heavily investing in new techniques to create miniaturized electronics products rapidly. Thus, the growing demand for miniaturization in smartphones, wearables, and other gadgets and rise in the demand of efficient electronic devices and bolsters the conductive inks market  size.

Customize This Report To Suit Your Requirement

You will get customization on any report - free of charge - including parts of this report, or country-level analysis, Excel Data pack, as well as avail great offers and discounts for start-ups & universities

Conductive Inks Market: Strategic Insights

conductive-inks-market
  • Get Top Key Market Trends of this report.
    This FREE sample will include data analysis, ranging from market trends to estimates and forecasts.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Conductive Inks Market

Many flexible and printed electronics industries faced labor shortages because of COVID-19 pandemic. The demand for conductive ink in printed electronic applications, such as RFID tags printing used in modern transit tickets and windshield defrosters in automotive vehicles is contributing towards the conductive inks market growth. In addition, the decline in production in the automotive industry has negatively impacted the market. As per the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), the global sales of all vehicles in 2019 and 2020 were 91,227,182 and 78,774,320, respectively. Thus, the decline in sales of the vehicles is negatively impacting the market as conductive ink is used for the application of automotive circuits and printed defrosters, especially on rear windows, in automotive vehicles. However, from the mid-2021, the resumption of oil extraction projects is driving the conductive inks market growth. However, before the pandemic, the growing automotive industry in North America, rising penetration of electric vehicles, and increasing awareness regarding health propelled the demand for miniaturization of devices. The consumer electronic industry has witnessed a growth. Also, the rising demand for small and lightweight electronics, such sports wearables watches, and electronic medical devices to monitor health is bolstering the growth of the conductive inks market.

Market Insights – Conductive Inks Market

Growing Installation of Solar Panels Propels Conductive Inks Market Growth

The increasing energy demands necessitates utilizing alternative energy sources. As a result, renewable energy sources, especially solar energy, are now being used to generate electricity. The increasing uptake of solar energy for electricity generation is expected to drive the demand for solar-based technology and increase solar panel deployment in the years to come. That will create an opportunity for the conductive inks market in the photovoltaic application. Using inkjet printing, conductive ink makes printed organic photovoltaic solar cell panels on very thin, flexible surfaces. The solar (photovoltaic) sector has been under substantial pressure to cut raw material costs and boost production efficiency to compete with existing grid power systems. In this case, conductive inks are a potential solution for the industry, thus driving the conductive inks market.

Type-Based Insights

Based on type, the conductive inks market is segmented into silver conductive ink, carbon conductive ink, polymer conductive ink, copper conductive ink, and others. The carbon conductive ink segment held the largest market share in 2021. Carbon conductive inks are lubricious, providing low friction and excellent thermal stability. The inks are used in screen-printing, dipping, and syringe dispensing, and features excellent adhesion glass and a variety of other substrates. Unlike conventional conductive material, carbon inks are resistant to abrasion, scratching, flexing, and creasing. The development of conductive inks was aided by the rapid growth of the printed electronics sector. Carbon-based conductive inks' conductive fillers had a wide supply, low price, good stability, and a lot of application value. Nanoshel LLC, Henkel, and Dycotec Materials Ltd, are among the major players in the carbon conductive inks market. The presence of these players is contributing to the market growth.

Players operating in the conductive inks market are mainly focused on the development of advanced and efficient products.

  • In 2022, DuPont Microcircuit and Component Materials business announced the launch of 5881, a new Silver/Silver Chloride conductive ink/paste for healthcare applications.
  • In 2021, DuPont announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Laird Performance Materials, a world leader in high-performance electromagnetic shielding and thermal management solutions.

Conductive Inks Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Conductive Inks Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at The Insight Partners. This section also discusses Conductive Inks Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

conductive-inks-market-global-geography
  • Get the Regional Specific Data for Conductive Inks Market

Conductive Inks Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2021 US$ 3.57 Billion
Market Size by 2028 US$ 5.12 Billion
Global CAGR (2021 - 2028) 5.4%
Historical Data 2019-2020
Forecast period 2022-2028
Segments Covered By Type
  • Silver Conductive Ink
  • Carbon Conductive Ink
  • Polymer Conductive Ink
  • Copper Conductive Ink
By Application
  • Solar Panels
  • Touch Screens
  • Membrane Switches
  • Medical Devices
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Sensors
  • Heating Elements
  • Radio Frequency Identification
  • Cell Phone Antennas
  • Automotive
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Molex
  • DuPont
  • Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
  • Inkron (Nagase Group)
  • InkTec
  • Heraeus
  • NovaCentrix
  • Poly-Ink
  • Merck KGaA

  • Conductive Inks Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Conductive Inks Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

    Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

    Major Companies operating in the Conductive Inks Market are:

    1. Molex
    2. DuPont
    3. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    4. Inkron (Nagase Group)
    5. InkTec

    Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.


    conductive-inks-market-cagr

    • Get the Conductive Inks Market top key players overview

    The conductive inks market is segmented on the basis of type and application. Based on type, the market is segmented into silver conductive ink, carbon conductive ink, polymer conductive ink, copper conductive ink, and others. In 2021, the carbon conductive ink segment led the market and accounted for the largest market share. In terms of application, the market is segmented into solar panels, touch screens, membrane switches, medical devices, printed circuit boards, sensors, heating elements, radio frequency identification, cell phone antennas, automotive, and others. In 2021, the printed circuit board segment led the market and accounted for the largest market share. Geographically, the conductive inks market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South America (SAM). In 2021, APAC accounted for a significant share of the global market.

    Applied Ink Solutions; DuPont DE Nemours, Inc.; Henkel AG and CO. KGAA; Inkron OY; Inktec; Heraeus; Novacentrix; POLY-INK; Merck KGAA; and Vorbeck Materials Corporation are among the major companies operating in the conductive inks market players.


    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the key players in conductive inks markets?

    The top five key players operating in the conductive inks markets Dupont de Nemours, Inc., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, NovaCentrix, MERCK KGaA, and Heraeus Holding GmbH are among the key players profiled in the research study on the conductive inks market. The companies engage themselves in designing and developing conductive inks with competitive pricing which enables the manufacturers to attract customers, thereby, gaining market share

    Which segment of the application is driving the conductive inks market?

    Based on application, the conductive inks market is segmented into solar panels, touch screens, membrane switches, medical devices, printed circuit boards, sensors, heating elements, radio frequency identification, cell phone antennas, automotive glass, etc. The printed circuit board segment accounted for the largest share in the conductive inks market in 2021. A printed circuit board is a rigid structure that contains an electrical circuit made of embedded metal wires called traces and larger areas of metal called planes. The high-performance conductive inks and adhesive materials can withstand high-temperature processing used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards and are contributing to the market growth.

    Which segment of type is driving the conductive inks market?

    Based on type, the conductive ink market is segmented into silver conductive ink, carbon conductive ink, polymer conductive ink, copper conductive ink, and others. The carbon conductive ink segment accounted for a larger share of the conductive ink market in 2021. Carbon conductive inks are lubricious, providing low friction and excellent thermal stability. The development of conductive inks was aided by the rapid growth of the printed electronics sector. Carbon-based conductive inks' conductive fillers had a wide supply, low price, good stability, and a lot of application value.

    What are the market opportunities for the conductive inks market?

    The rising adoption of conductive ink in various applications sectors such as 5G, automotive photovoltaic, power electronics, package-level EMI shielding, In-Mold Electronics, electronic textile and wearable electronics, skin patches, RFID, and others. The automotive industry has been a key target market for conductive ink manufacturers. Printed defrosters, particularly on rear windows, are a typical application. The use of transparent and efficient large-area heating to minimize apparent defroster lines is an important development. In Furthermore, seat heaters are also a notable market with ample upside growth opportunities.

    What are the factors driving the growth of the conductive inks market growth?

    The use of conductive inks in printing RFID chips has several advantages, such as reduced size and fast and efficient production, resulting in low production costs. In addition, the RFID tag's antenna is used to distribute frequency signals and establish a wireless link between the tag and the reader. Traditional antenna manufacturing methods are expensive and have slow production speeds. Also, they pollute the environment. To address these drawbacks, the technology of printing antennas with conductive ink is being used. Thus, the growing adoption of RFID technology drives the conductive inks market growth.

    Naveen Chittaragi
    Naveen Chittaragi
    Associate Vice President,
    Market Research & Consulting

    Naveen is an experienced market research and consulting professional with over 9 years of expertise across custom, syndicated, and consulting projects. Currently serving as Associate Vice President, he has successfully managed stakeholders across the project value chain and has authored over 100 research reports and 30+ consulting assignments. His work spans across industrial and government projects, contributing significantly to client success and data-driven decision-making.

    Naveen holds an Engineering degree in Electronics & Communication from VTU, Karnataka, and an MBA in Marketing & Operations from Manipal University. He has been an active IEEE member for 9 years, participating in conferences, technical symposiums, and volunteering at both section and regional levels. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Associate Strategic Consultant at IndustryARC and as an Industrial Server Consultant at Hewlett Packard (HP Global).

    • Historical Analysis (2 Years), Base Year, Forecast (7 Years) with CAGR
    • PEST and SWOT Analysis
    • Market Size Value / Volume - Global, Regional, Country
    • Industry and Competitive Landscape
    • Excel Dataset

    Testimonials

    Reason to Buy

    • Informed Decision-Making
    • Understanding Market Dynamics
    • Competitive Analysis
    • Identifying Emerging Markets
    • Customer Insights
    • Market Forecasts
    • Risk Mitigation
    • Boosting Operational Efficiency
    • Strategic Planning
    • Investment Justification
    • Tracking Industry Innovations
    • Aligning with Regulatory Trends
    Your Key Concerns Addressed - Question & Answer
    Can I view a sample of the report before purchasing?

    Yes! We provide a free sample of the report, which includes Report Scope (Table of Contents), report structure, and selected insights to help you assess the value of the full report. Please click on the "Download Sample" button or contact us to receive your copy.

    Is analyst support included with the purchase?

    Absolutely — analyst assistance is part of the package. You can connect with our analyst post-purchase to clarify report insights, methodology or discuss how the findings apply to your business needs.

    What are the next steps once I place an order?

    Once your order is successfully placed, you will receive a confirmation email along with your invoice.

    • For published reports: You’ll receive access to the report within 4–6 working hours via a secured email sent to your email.
    • For upcoming reports: Your order will be recorded as a pre-booking. Our team will share the estimated release date and keep you informed of any updates. As soon as the report is published, it will be delivered to your registered email.

    Can the report be tailored to suit my specific needs?

    We offer customization options to align the report with your specific objectives. Whether you need deeper insights into a particular region, industry segment, competitor analysis, or data cut, our research team can tailor the report accordingly. Please share your requirements with us, and we’ll be happy to provide a customized proposal or scope.

    In what format is the report delivered?

    The report is available in either PDF format or as an Excel dataset, depending on the license you choose.

    The PDF version provides the full analysis and visuals in a ready-to-read format. The Excel dataset includes all underlying data tables for easy manipulation and further analysis.
    Please review the license options at checkout or contact us to confirm which formats are included with your purchase.

    How secure is the payment process on your platform?

    Our payment process is fully secure and PCI-DSS compliant.

    We use trusted and encrypted payment gateways to ensure that all transactions are protected with industry-standard SSL encryption. Your payment details are never stored on our servers and are handled securely by certified third-party processors.
    You can make your purchase with confidence, knowing your personal and financial information is safe with us.

    Do you provide special pricing for buying multiple reports?

    Yes, we do offer special pricing for bulk purchases.
    If you're interested in purchasing multiple reports, we’re happy to provide a customized bundle offer or volume-based discount tailored to your needs. Please contact our sales team with the list of reports you’re considering, and we’ll share a personalized quote.

    Can I connect with your team to discuss the report before buying?

    Yes, absolutely.
    Our team is available to help you make an informed decision. Whether you have questions about the report’s scope, methodology, customization options, or which license suits you best, we’re here to assist. Please reach out to us at sales@theinsightpartners.com, and one of our representatives will get in touch promptly.

    Will I get a billing invoice upon purchase?

    Yes, a billing invoice will be automatically generated and sent to your registered email upon successful completion of your purchase.
    If you need the invoice in a specific format or require additional details (such as company name, GST, or VAT information), feel free to contact us, and we’ll be happy to assist.

    Is there support available if I can’t access my report?

    Yes, certainly.
    If you encounter any difficulties accessing or receiving your report, our support team is ready to assist you. Simply reach out to us via email or live chat with your order information, and we’ll ensure the issue is resolved quickly so you can access your report without interruption.

    Our Clients

    The List of Companies - Conductive Inks Market 

    1. Molex
    2. DuPont
    3. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    4. Inkron (Nagase Group)
    5. InkTec
    6. Heraeus
    7. NovaCentrix
    8. Poly-Ink
    9. Merck KGaA
    10. Vorbeck Materials Corporation
    Sales Assistance
    US: +1-646-491-9876
    UK: +44-20-8125-4005
    Email: sales@theinsightpartners.com
    Chat with us
    DUNS Logo
    87-673-9708
    ISO Certified Logo
    ISO 9001:2015
    ISO Certified Logo