Global Conductive Ink Market 2025 – 2034

Reports Description

According to Custom Market Insights (CMI), The Global Conductive Ink Market size was estimated at USD 3.8 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 7 billion in 2022 and is expected to hit around USD 9.8 billion by 2030, poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% from 2022 to 2030.

Conductive ink comprises a conductive material, a thermoplastic polyvinyl butyral terpolymer binder, and a glycol ether solvent and carbon particle, which is infused into the ink due to its suitable conductive property. It is widely used in automobiles, electronics, displays, switches, and many others.

The global Conductive Ink Market is evolving, and companies are now focusing more on strengthening and consolidating R&D activities, thereby increasing the production capacity of conductive ink thus, driving the market growth by catering to the need for conductive ink in various end-use industries.

Growth Factors.

The growing use of conductive ink in the automotive and electronics sectors will aid market growth.

The rising incidences of short circuits in the electrical components have escalated the demand for conductive inks, which are extensively replaced with wires and copper tracks. This factor is anticipated to enhance the overall demand for conductive inks in the growing electronics industry.

A rise in urbanization drives the growth of the Conductive Ink Market, an increase in the use of renewable energy, and support from governments of developed and developing nations such as the U.S., India, China, and others are key market trends for the Conductive Ink Market. Photovoltaic cells convert solar energy to direct current electricity, whereas conductive inks can be used on flexible and rigid substrates for thin film and photovoltaic grid line applications. Merk KGaA Company offers Plexcore PV Inks for a printed solar power system. This is projected to propel the growth of conductive ink in the market.

Furthermore, several key companies are actively engaged in the manufacturing of cost-effective 

alternative substitute over costly silver-based conductive inks where graphene-based inks are widely employed in various end-use industries. These factors collectively witnessed high potential growth for conductive inks, thus, offering remunerative opportunities for the market.

The conductive ink finds applications in EMI, polymer thick-film circuitry, and RFI shielding of polyimide membrane switches, flexible circuits, and coatings for tantalum capacitors. The inks are used on various substrates such as Mylar, Kapton, Polycarbonate, Glass, Polyester, Polyimide, Teflon and Silicone Surfaces, and ITO-coated Surfaces. These factors are projected to increase the overall potential sales of conductive inks during the forecast period.

Conductive Ink market segmentation.

Conductive Ink Market, segmented by product Type

Depending upon the product type, the conductive ink market is segmented into silver inks, copper inks, carbon nanotube inks, and carbon/graphene inks. 

The silver ink segment dominated the market in 2021 and is expected to grow over the forecast period. Silver ink is the most essential and precious metal conductive ink suitable for 3D printing and additive manufacturing applications. In addition, American Elements Company offers silver-based conductive ink AMERICAN ELEMENTS for custom compositions for commercial and research applications and new proprietary technologies.

Furthermore, conductive ink has gained popularity in printed electronics (P.E.) and flexible electronics (F.E.), and it comprises specific and unique applications which belong to a whole next level of future conductive ink technology. In addition, silver conductive ink plays a significant role in electronic applications, thus, reducing the shot circuits. This is anticipated to enhance the demand for conductive ink in the pharmaceutical industry, thus, creating remunerative opportunities for the market.

Moreover, graphene/carbon inks are gaining massive popularity due to less cost, and the availability of raw materials has surged the demand for conductive inks during the forecast period.

Conductive Ink Market, segment based on Application

Based on Application, the global conductive ink market is studied across photovoltaics, membrane switches, displays, RFID, electronics, automotive, and others. It is expected that the worldwide photovoltaics segment to hold a dominant position during 2022 -2031.

The rising concern for a clean environment and the increase in renewable and sustainable energy usage has spurred the use of conductive inks. In response, the increasing population and growth in the electricity demand have augmented to enhance the various types of conductive ink, including silver and graphene-based ink. These factors are projected to grow conductive ink during the forecast period.

Furthermore, conductive ink printing RFID chips has several benefits, such as a reduction in size and faster and more efficient operation, resulting in a cheaper production cost. Rising demand for RFID tags in anti-counterfeit packaging and electronic devices is expected to drive the market’s growth. The conductive coating is also used to fabricate photovoltaic textiles, due to which the potential sales of conductive ink have increased during the analyzed time frame.

In addition, the increase in the usage of 3D printer displays for entertainment, commercial, and educational purposes has boosted the overall sales of conductive inks in the upcoming years and offered the most lucrative opportunities for the market.

Report Scope

Regional Insights

Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Asia-Pacific is the dominant region in the Conductive Ink Market. This region is also anticipated to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. Countries such as China, Japan, India, and others significantly contribute to the region’s conductive ink market growth. Critical factors for the rising population and growing demand for electric vehicles, electronic components, and other end-use industries have surged the need for conductive ink. Furthermore, the rising use of sustainable and renewable energy, growing industrialization, urbanization, and increase in the market for electricity has augmented to spur the growth of conductive inks in photovoltaic Applications in the countries such as India, China, Southeast Asia countries, and others are expected to act as key market trends for the growth of

In addition, countries such as Japan and Taiwan are constantly engaged in expanding their electrical & automation manufacturing output, where different types of conductive inks are widely employed as a protecting material in various electrical & electronic products. For instance, according to a report published by Hennessy Funds, Japan accounts for around 30% market for supplying factory automation products in the world. These factors are escalating the demand for conductive ink in the Asia-Pacific region.

North America and Europe show considerable growth during the forecast period. The U.S. and Canada account for a significant share of automotive displays, RFID technology, 3D printer displays, and many other products. In addition, several manufacturing industries in Germany, the U.K., and other countries in Europe have increased their production capacities for the conductive ink used in various end-use industries.

Key Players 

• BASF SE
• EverZinc
• Griller-Werke AG
• Inframat Advanced Material LLC
• Lanxess Corporation
• Nanophase Technologies Corporation
• Pan-Continental Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Sakai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
• Showa Denko Materials Co. Ltd.
• Umicore N.V.
• American Elements
• Nano Labs
• U.S. Research Nanomaterials Inc.
• Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
• Micronisers Pty Ltd

COVID-19 Analysis

The novel coronavirus is an incomparable global pandemic that has spread to over 180 countries and caused considerable losses to lives and the economy around the globe.

The conductive ink market has had little impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, owing to the rise in cases of COVID-19, implementation of emergency protocols and shutdown of various operations and facilities have been observed during 2020.

Due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the manufacturer has faced challenges in terms of operation and supply chain due to government restrictions during the lockdown.

However, the conductive ink market faced several difficulties with material supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages, in 2020.

Furthermore, to control the surge of novel coronavirus cases, there is a drastic shift of investments from other sectors toward the photovoltaic industry. Also, several conductive ink-based product manufacturing companies have shut down or shrunk their operations due to the risk of infection among the workforce.

This has temporarily hampered the demand and supply chain of the conductive ink market. In addition, the falling income of customers has led contraction in demand for electronic components, displays, witches, automotive components, and others during the COVID-19 period.

In the first quarter of 2021, the market for conductive ink experienced an increase in the demand for conductive ink chemicals in automotive, photovoltaics, electronics, RIFD, and other end-use industry worldwide to that in 2020.

Segments covered in the report

By Product Type

• Silver Inks
• Copper Inks
• Carbon Nanotube inks
• Carbon/Graphene Inks

By Application

• Photovoltaics
• Membrane Switches
• Displays
• RFID
• Electronics
• Automotive
• Others

On the basis of Geography

North America

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America

Europe

• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• New Zealand
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• Kuwait
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America