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Green electronics manufacturing involves the design, production, and disposal of electronic products in an environmentally sustainable way. This approach focuses on reducing waste, minimizing energy consumption, and utilizing eco-friendly materials to lower the environmental impact of electronics. It promotes environmental conservation while meeting consumer expectations and regulatory requirements for sustainable technology solutions.
The key product categories in the green electronics manufacturing market include green computers, green smartphones, green smart home appliances, green wearable electronics, and green industrial electronics. Green computers are eco-friendly computing devices designed to reduce energy consumption and electronic waste. Various sustainable materials are used in their production, such as bioplastics, plant-based substances, aluminum, borosilicate glass, graphene, iron alloy, sustainable wood, and recycled glass and plastics. The manufacturing process incorporates life cycle assessment (LCA), design for the environment (DfE), waste reduction strategies, energy-saving techniques, and zero-waste manufacturing. Additionally, these devices utilize lead-free and halogen-free technologies. Green electronics cater to multiple industries, including consumer electronics, healthcare, automotive, industrial, and government applications.
The green electronics manufacturing market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides green electronics manufacturing market statistics, including green electronics manufacturing industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a green electronics manufacturing market share, detailed green electronics manufacturing market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the green electronics manufacturing industry. This green electronics manufacturing market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The green electronics manufacturing market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $16.81 billion in 2024 to $20.66 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.9%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to environmental regulations, increasing consumer demand for sustainable products, rising concerns over e-waste, advancements in eco-friendly materials, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The green electronics manufacturing market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $46.53 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.5%. The projected growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by stricter environmental regulations, the expanding adoption of circular economy practices, increased investment in renewable energy, advancements in energy-efficient technologies, and growing awareness of carbon footprint reduction. Key trends anticipated during this period include the development of biodegradable electronic components, AI-driven energy-efficient manufacturing, advanced e-waste recycling technologies, flexible and organic electronics, and sustainable 3D printing for circuit boards.
The increasing demand for sustainable electronics products is expected to drive significant growth in the green electronics manufacturing market. Sustainable electronics are designed, manufactured, and disposed of in a way that minimizes their environmental impact while promoting resource efficiency over the long term. The surge in demand for these products is largely driven by growing awareness of electronic waste (e-waste) and its environmental consequences. As technology evolves rapidly, consumers tend to replace electronic devices more frequently, leading to a significant rise in discarded electronics, many of which contain harmful substances such as lead, mercury, and cadmium. These toxic materials can leach into the environment, contaminating soil and water, and pose serious health risks. Green electronics manufacturing addresses this issue by focusing on environmentally responsible production processes and materials that reduce the ecological footprint of electronic devices across their entire lifecycle. For instance, in 2024, a report by Uswitch Limited, a UK-based price comparison service, revealed that sustainable electronics accounted for approximately 18.5% of consumer packaged goods (CPG) in 2023, up from 17.3% in 2022, demonstrating a growing shift towards more sustainable electronic products. Thus, the rising demand for sustainable electronics is driving the growth of the green electronics manufacturing market.
Major companies in the green electronics manufacturing market are prioritizing innovations in energy efficiency and AI-driven manufacturing. These advancements focus on reducing environmental impacts while improving overall efficiency. For example, in May 2023, Infineon Technologies AG, a Germany-based semiconductor company, launched two major projects aimed at promoting sustainable technology. The 'ALL2GaN' project developed gallium nitride (GaN) chips, which enhance energy efficiency by 30%, reducing CO2 emissions by 218 million tons. Meanwhile, the 'AIMS5.0' project utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize resource-efficient manufacturing and supply chain processes. Both projects, with a total investment of 130 million euros, involved 98 partners from 18 countries and received funding from both industry and government sources, including the European Key Digital Technologies program. These efforts highlight the role of energy-efficient solutions and AI in advancing sustainable electronics manufacturing.
In March 2022, SEMIKRON International GmbH, a leading German semiconductor and power electronics company, partnered with Danfoss Silicon Power GmbH, another German company specializing in power electronics, to develop advanced power electronics solutions aimed at improving energy efficiency. This partnership underscores the growing collaboration within the industry to create more sustainable and energy-efficient electronic components, contributing to the ongoing growth of the green electronics manufacturing market.
Major players in the green electronics manufacturing market are Apple Inc, Dell Technologies Inc, Sony Corporation, Siemens AG, Lenovo, LG Electronics Inc, HP Inc, GE Vernova, Nokia, Koninklijke Philips NV, Philips, STMicroelectronics N.V., Sharp Corporation, Acer Inc, First Solar Inc., EInk Holdings Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Skeleton Technologies, Fairphone, Toshiba Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Hanergy.
North America was the largest region in the green electronics manufacturing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in green electronics manufacturing report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the green electronics manufacturing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The green electronics manufacturing market consists of sales of environmentally friendly electronic products, components, and systems that are designed, produced, and disposed of using sustainable practices, including energy-efficient manufacturing processes, non-toxic materials, and recyclable components. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Green Electronics Manufacturing Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on green electronics manufacturing market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.