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Flexible Electronics Market By Component (Flexible Display, Flexible Sensor, Flexible Battery, Flexible Memory, and Others (Photovoltaics, etc.), By Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Healthcare, Military and Defense, and Others (Energy, etc.)) – Growth, Share, Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, and Forecast 2016 – 2023

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This report analyses the global flexible electronics market in terms of components, applications, and geography. On the basis of the components employed, the global flexible electronics market is segmented into flexible displays, flexible sensors, flexible batteries, flexible memory, and other components, including photovoltaics, conductors, etc. Similarly, based on application, the global flexible electronics market is classified into consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, military and defense, and other application segments, including power and energy. The geographical distribution of the global flexible electronics market considered in this study encompasses regional markets such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.

The market for flexible electronics is still in the nascent stage of development and is poised to gather momentum after 2017. Superior benefits offered with respect to production in terms of weight, cost, ruggedness, and portability will drive market demand during the forecast period. In the current scenario, the global flexible electronics market is driven by the perpetually growing consumer electronics market,where the technology enjoys the highest penetration. However, the technology faces stiff competition from already established technologies like LED, OLED, and printed electronics, especially in the consumer electronics segment. In addition, the lack of a primary, standardized infrastructure for manufacturing flexible electronic devices at most manufacturing facilities has hampered the widespread adoption of the technology.

1.1 Report Description

Purpose of the Report

The purpose of the strategic research study titled “Global Flexible Electronics Market: Growth, Share, Opportunities, and Competitive Analysis, 2016–2023” is to offer industry investors, company executives, and industry participants in-depth insights to enable them to make informed strategic decisions related to the opportunities in the global flexible electronics market.

Target Audience

Industry Investors
Flexible component and device manufacturers
Original Equipment Manufacturers (ex-consumer electronics manufacturers, etc.)
Distributors and Retailers
End-users

On the basis of components, the global flexible electronics market is categorized into the following segments:

Flexible Display
Flexible Sensor
Flexible Battery
Flexible Memory
Others (photovoltaics, etc.)

As of 2015, flexible displays led the overall flexible electronics market in terms of revenue. The segment accounted for around two-thirds of the global market revenue in the same year. The trend shall prolong as the number of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and televisions using flexible electronics is expected to swell in the coming years. Flexible electronics consume less space, use less energy, and significantly reduce the overall weight of an electronic device, making them suitable to be used in wearable electronics and devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), the demand for flexible batteries and flexible sensors is expected to witness an upsurge during the forecast period of 2016–2023.

On the basis of application, the global flexible electronics market is categorized into the following segments:

Consumer Electronics
Smartphones and tablets
Television
Wearable Devices
Others (e-readers, etc.)
Automotive
Healthcare
Military and Defense
Others (energy, etc.)

Consumer electronics represents the largest application segment for flexible electronics. In the base year 2015, the segment accounted for around two-thirds of the global market revenue. The trend shall prolong, and the segment is presumed to retain its leading position, exhibiting strong growth through the forecast period of 2016–2023. The anticipated growth in this segment can be largely credited to the growing adoption of technology in smartphones, tablets, e-books, and wearable electronics (smartwatches, etc.).

The demand for flexible electronic devices is witnessing an upsurge in consumer electronics on account of the superior benefits offered by the technology. Flexible electronics consume less space and reduce the weight of electronic devices, making them preferable to be used in wearable electronics and touch-screen devices like smartphones and tablets. On the other hand, budding application segments inkling healthcare and automotive are also presumed to register strong growth during the forecast period of 2016–2023.

On the basis of geography, the global flexible electronics market is segmented into the following regions and countries:

North America
- U.S.
- Canada
Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- U.K.
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
- India
- China
- Japan
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa
- GCC Countries
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East and Africa

North America, comprising Canada and the United States, is currently the largest flexible electronics market in terms of revenue. In 2015, the region accounted for over 33 percent of the global market revenue. The region is a front-runner in flexible electronics-related research, and the technology has been witnessing growing penetration, especially flexible displays in smartphones. The trend shall prolong, and the region, along with Europe, is presumed to exhibit steady growth during the forecast period of 2016–2023. On the other hand, Asia-Pacific is presumed to witness maximum growth, outpacing North America and Europe during the same period.

The market growth in the region would be primarily driven by demand from countries including India, China, South Korea, and Japan. The region is home to a large number of smartphone manufacturers, flat-panel TV manufacturers, and wearable device manufacturers that are increasingly integrating technology into their products.

1. Preface
1.1. Report Scope and Description
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Phase I-Secondary Research
1.2.2. Phase II-Primary Research
1.2.3. Phase III-Expert Panel Review
1.2.4. Assumptions
1.2.5. Approach Adopted

2. Executive Summary
2.1. Global Flexible Electronics Market Snapshot

3. Global Flexible Electronics Market Analysis
3.1. Global Flexible Electronics Market Overview
3.2. Market Inclination Insights
3.2.1. Recent Trends
3.2.2. Future Outlook
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Drivers
3.3.2. Market Challenges
3.4. See-Saw Analysis
3.5. Value Chain Analysis
3.6. Attractive Investment Proposition
3.7. Market Positioning of Key Industry Participants
3.7.1. Major Strategies Adopted
3.7.2. Analyst Recommendations

4. Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
4.1. Market Analysis
4.2. Flexible Display
4.3. Flexible Sensor
4.4. Flexible Battery
4.5. Flexible Memory
4.6. Others (Photovoltaics, etc.)

5. Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
5.1. Market Analysis
5.2. Consumer Electronics
5.2.1. Smartphones and Tablets
5.2.2. Television
5.2.3. Wearable Devices
5.2.4. Others (E-readers, etc.)
5.3. Automotive
5.4. Healthcare
5.5. Military and Defense
5.6. Others (Energy, etc.)

6. North America Flexible Electronics Market Analysis, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
6.1. North America Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
6.1.1. Flexible Display
6.1.2. Flexible Sensor
6.1.3. Flexible Battery
6.1.4. Flexible Memory
6.1.5. Others (Photovoltaics, etc.)
6.2. North America Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
6.2.1. Consumer Electronics
6.2.1.1. Smartphones and Tablets
6.2.1.2. Television
6.2.1.3. Wearable Devices
6.2.1.4. Others (E-readers, etc.)
6.2.2. Automotive
6.2.3. Healthcare
6.2.4. Military and Defense
6.2.5. Others (Energy, etc.)
6.3. North America Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Country, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
6.3.1. U.S.
6.3.1.1. U.S. Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
6.3.1.2. U.S. Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
6.3.2. Canada
6.3.2.1. Canada Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
6.3.2.2. Canada Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)

7. Europe Flexible Electronics Market Analysis, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.1. Europe Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.1.1. Flexible Display
7.1.2. Flexible Sensor
7.1.3. Flexible Battery
7.1.4. Flexible Memory
7.1.5. Others (Photovoltaics, etc.)
7.2. Europe Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.2.1. Consumer Electronics
7.2.1.1. Smartphones and Tablets
7.2.1.2. Television
7.2.1.3. Wearable Devices
7.2.1.4. Others (E-readers, etc.)
7.2.2. Automotive
7.2.3. Healthcare
7.2.4. Military and Defense
7.2.5. Others (Energy, etc.)
7.3. Europe Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.3.1. U.K.
7.3.1.1. U.K. Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.3.1.2. U.K. Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.3.2. Germany
7.3.2.1. Germany Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.3.2.2. Germany Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.3.3. France
7.3.3.1. France Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.3.3.2. France Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.3.4. Rest of Europe
7.3.4.1. Rest of Europe Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.3.4.2. Rest of Europe Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)

8. Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Analysis, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.1. Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.1.1. Flexible Display
8.1.2. Flexible Sensor
8.1.3. Flexible Battery
8.1.4. Flexible Memory
8.1.5. Others (Photovoltaics, etc.)
8.2. Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.2.1. Consumer Electronics
8.2.1.1. Smartphones and Tablets
8.2.1.2. Television
8.2.1.3. Wearable Devices
8.2.1.4. Others (E-readers, etc.)
8.2.2. Automotive
8.2.3. Healthcare
8.2.4. Military and Defense
8.2.5. Others (Energy, etc.)
8.3. Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Country, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.3.1. Japan
8.3.1.1. Japan Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.3.1.2. Japan Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.3.2. China
8.3.2.1. China Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.3.2.2. China Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.3.3. India
8.3.3.1. India Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.3.3.2. India Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.3.4. Rest of Asia Pacific
8.3.4.1. Rest of Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.3.4.2. Rest of Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)

9. Rest of World Flexible Electronics Market Analysis, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.1. Rest of World Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.1.1. Flexible Display
9.1.2. Flexible Sensor
9.1.3. Flexible Battery
9.1.4. Flexible Memory
9.1.5. Others (Photovoltaics, etc.)
9.2. Rest of World Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.2.1. Consumer Electronics
9.2.1.1. Smartphones and Tablets
9.2.1.2. Television
9.2.1.3. Wearable Devices
9.2.1.4. Others (E-readers, etc.)
9.2.2. Automotive
9.2.3. Healthcare
9.2.4. Military and Defense
9.2.5. Others (Energy, etc.)
9.3. Rest of World Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.3.1. Latin America
9.3.1.1. Latin America Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.3.1.2. Latin America Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.3.2. Middle-East and Africa
9.3.2.1. Middle-East and Africa Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.3.2.2. Middle-East and Africa Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)

10. Company Profiles
10.1. 3M
10.2. Cymbet Corporation
10.3. E Ink Holdings Inc.
10.4. First Solar
10.5. Front Edge Technologies
10.6. GE Measurement & Control Solutions
10.7. LG Electronics
10.8. Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.
10.9. Pragmatic Printing Limited
10.10. Blue Spark Technologies
10.11. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
10.12. AU Optronics
10.13. Solicore, Inc.
10.14. Thinfilm Electronics ASA

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global Flexible Electronics: Market Segmentation
FIG. 2 Global Flexible Electronics Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 4 Global Flexible Electronics Market, By Component, 2015 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 5 Global Flexible Electronics Market, By Application, 2015 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 6 Global Flexible Electronics Market, By Geography, 2015 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 7 Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn and % Y-o-Y)
FIG. 8 See-Saw Analysis : Global Flexible Electronics Market
FIG. 9 Value Chain Analysis: Global Flexible Electronics Market
FIG. 10 Market Positioning of Key Industry Participants, 2015
FIG. 11 Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue Contribution, By Component, 2015 & 2023 (Value %)
FIG. 12 Global Flexible DisplayMarket Revenue and Growth, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 13 Global Flexible Sensor Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 14 Global Flexible Battery Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 15 Global Flexible Memory Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 16 Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth for Other Components, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 17 Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue Contribution, By Application, 2015 & 2023 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 18 Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth for Consumer Electronics Applications, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 19 Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth for Automotive Applications, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 20 Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth for Healthcare Applications, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 21 Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth for Military and Defense Applications, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 22 Global Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth for Other Applications, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 23 North America Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 24 Europe Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 25 Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 26 RoW Flexible Electronics Market Revenue and Growth, 2014– 2023, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Flexible Electronics Market
TABLE 2 Evolution of Flexible Electronics
TABLE 3 Impact Indicators
TABLE 4 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 5 North America Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 6 North America Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 7 North America Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Country, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 8 U.S. Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 9 U.S. Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 10 Canada Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 11 Canada Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 12 Europe Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 13 Europe Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2015 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 14 Europe Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Country, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 15 U.K. Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 16 U.K. Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 17 France Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 18 France Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 19 Germany Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 20 Germany Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 21 Rest of Europe Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 22 Rest of Europe Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 23 Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 24 Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 25 Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Country, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 26 China Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014- 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 27 China Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 28 Japan Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 29 Japan Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 30 India Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 31 India Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 32 Rest of Asia Pacific Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 33 Rest of Asia Pacifc Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 34 Rest of World Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 35 Rest of World Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 36 Rest of World Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 37 Latin America Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Product ype, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 38 Latin America Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 39 Middle-East and Africa Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Component, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 40 Middle-East and Africa Flexible Electronics Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the size of Flexible Electronics Market?

The market for Flexible Electronics Market is expected to reach US$ XX Bn By 2023.

What is the Flexible Electronics Market CAGR?

The Flexible Electronics Market is expected to see significant CAGR growth over the coming years, at XX%.

What is the Forecast period considered for Flexible Electronics Market?

The report is forecasted from 2016 To 2023.

What is the base year considered for Flexible Electronics Market?

The base year of this report is 2015.

Who are the major players in this market?

Cymbet Corporation, E Ink Holdings Inc., Front Edge Technologies, Blue Spark Technologies, Thinfilm Electronics ASA, are some of the major players in the global market.

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