Global Conductive Inks for Additive Manufacturing Market Size to worth USD 1119.0 Million by 2033
According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Global Conductive Inks for Additive Manufacturing Market Size is Expected to Grow from USD 167.10 Million in 2023 to USD 1119.0 Million by 2033, at a CAGR of 20.94% during the forecast period 2023-2033.
Browse key industry insights spread across 210 pages with 110 Market data tables and figures & charts from the report on the Global Conductive Inks for Additive Manufacturing Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Conductive Ink Type (Silver-Based Conductive Inks, Copper-Based Conductive Inks, Carbon-Based Conductive Inks, and Others), By Printing Technology (Inkjet Printing, Screen Printing, 3D Printing, Flexographic Printing, and Others), By End-User (Electronics, Automotive, Healthcare, Aerospace, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 – 2033.
Producing, distributing, and selling printed materials with electrical conductivity for use in additive manufacturing techniques to directly produce electronic circuits and components on a variety of substrates is the scope of the conductive inks for the additive manufacturing market. The market is driven by the growing need for stretchy and flexible electronics, which provide benefits such as more design freedom, quicker prototyping, and less material waste. The additive manufacturing market for conductive inks is expected to grow significantly due to the increasing use of 3D printing in industries like automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare. Advancements in 3D printing technologies and reduced printer prices are expected to drive demand for these consumable materials, which serve as printing materials in the additive manufacturing process. The design and production of electronics have been completely transformed by the development of additive manufacturing technology. Electronics companies may now create complicated components with intricate internal structures and novel form factors that were previously impossible because of 3D printing's unparalleled design flexibility. However, the high cost of silver-based conductive inks, widely used in additive manufacturing due to their superior electrical properties, is a significant restraining factor, potentially limiting their adoption in cost-sensitive applications.
The silver-based conductive inks segment accounted for 31.31% of the market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on the conductive ink type, the conductive inks for additive manufacturing market are classified into silver-based conductive inks, copper-based conductive inks, carbon-based conductive inks, and others. Among these, the silver-based conductive inks segment accounted for 31.31% of the market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Silver-based inks are widely used in printed electronics due to their superior electrical and thermal conductivity properties, high oxidation stability, and solderability, which have been boosted by the increasing use of printed and flexible electronics.
The inkjet printing segment accounted for 27.92% of the market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on the printing technology, the conductive inks for additive manufacturing market is divided into inkjet printing, screen printing, 3d printing, flexographic printing, and others. Among these, the inkjet printing segment accounted for 27.92% of the market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Inkjet printing is a non-contact, digital, and mask-less technology used in printed electronics applications due to its ability to print various conductive materials and accommodate various ink types like silver, copper, and carbon in different solvents. Advanced inkjet heads enable fingerprinting resolutions down to 10 microns.
The electronics segment held 29.83% of the market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on the end-user, the conductive inks for additive manufacturing market is divided into electronics, automotive, healthcare, aerospace, and others. Among these, the electronics segment held 29.83% of the market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The industry is increasingly utilizing additive manufacturing due to the increasing demand for miniaturized portable electronics. This has led to the incorporation of additive-conductive ink technologies in components like antennas, interconnects, sensors, and flexible circuits.
Asia Pacific is estimated to hold the largest share of the conductive inks for additive manufacturing market over the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is estimated to hold the largest share of the conductive inks for additive manufacturing market over the forecast period. The Asia Pacific region's dominant position in the additive manufacturing market is attributed to government support for advanced technologies, with countries like China and South Korea promoting innovation in additive manufacturing and IoT. Major electronics manufacturers like Samsung and LG are investing in printed electronics applications, boosting conductive ink usage.
North America is predicted to have the fastest growth rate in the conductive inks for additive manufacturing market over the forecast period. This is due to increased R&D investments from the public and private sectors. Government agencies like DARPA and industry leaders like Lockheed Martin are researching defense and aerospace applications. Startups are also emerging for customized conductive inks for additive manufacturing.
Company Profiling
Major key players in the conductive inks for additive manufacturing market include Copprint Technologies Ltd., Creative Materials Inc., DuPont, Inc., Electroninks Inc., GenesInk, Netafim, Henkel AG & Co. KGAA, Nano Dimension, Novacentrix Inc., Poly-Ink, PrintCB, Promethean Particles Ltd., Sun Chemical Company, and Others.
Recent Development
- In August 2024, Nano3Dprint launched conductive silver ink consumables for their 3D printers in partnership with Creative Materials. These inks are made for wearable technology, sensors, and flexible electronics.
Key Target Audience
- Market Players
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Market Segment
This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the conductive inks for additive manufacturing market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Conductive Inks for Additive Manufacturing Market, By Conductive Ink Type
- Silver-Based Conductive Inks
- Copper-Based Conductive Inks
- Carbon-Based Conductive Inks
- Others
Global Conductive Inks for Additive Manufacturing Market, By Printing Technology
- Inkjet Printing
- Screen Printing
- 3D Printing
- Flexographic Printing
- Others
Global Conductive Inks for Additive Manufacturing Market, By End-User
- Electronics
- Automotive
- Healthcare
- Aerospace
- Others
Global Conductive Inks for Additive Manufacturing Market, By Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa