PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1923950
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1923950
Organic electronics is a field of materials science focused on utilizing organic materials with desirable electrical properties. Organic polymers and small molecules are employed in the construction of electronic components for a wide range of innovative applications.
The primary categories of materials in organic electronics encompass semiconductors, conductive substances, dielectrics, and substrates. Semiconductors denote materials whose conductivity falls between that of insulators and conductors, often seen in metals or most ceramics. These find applications in various sectors, including consumer electronics, healthcare, energy, aerospace and defense, among others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs on electronic materials, conductive polymers, and imported flexible substrates have increased production costs across the organic electronics industry, particularly affecting display and lighting manufacturers in Asia-Pacific and Europe. These higher costs slow the adoption of advanced materials and hinder affordability for consumer electronics and energy applications. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic production of substrates, semiconductors, and conductive inks, driving innovation and reducing long-term supply chain vulnerabilities.
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The organic electronics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $73.52 billion in 2025 to $86.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early research in conductive polymers, development of oled technology, rising demand for lightweight electronics, growth in flexible display applications, initial adoption in low power devices.
The organic electronics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $170.83 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of wearable electronics, increasing use of organic photovoltaics in energy harvesting, rising focus on sustainable materials, advancements in printed electronic circuits, growth in flexible sensor applications. Major trends in the forecast period include advancement in organic semiconductor materials, increasing use of flexible substrates, growing adoption of organic photovoltaics, rising development of printed electronics, expansion of organic conductive materials in wearable devices.
The growing demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the growth of the organic electronics market in the coming years. Consumer electronics refers to electronic devices designed for personal and everyday use, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and home entertainment systems. Demand for these products is rising due to the increasing adoption of smart devices and connected technologies in daily life. Organic electronics are utilized in consumer electronics to produce lightweight, flexible, and energy-efficient components, including OLED displays, flexible screens, sensors, and organic solar cells for devices such as smartphones, TVs, and wearables. For example, in February 2024, according to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, a Japan-based trade organization, consumer electronic equipment production reached $201.91 million (¥31,685 million), up from $149.27 million (¥23,425 million) in January 2023. Therefore, the rising demand for consumer electronics is contributing to the growth of the organic electronics market.
Major players in the organic electronics market are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology, exemplified by advancements like flexible OLED. This innovative technology, based on a flexible polyimide substrate, is a variation of OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technology. For instance, in May 2023, Merck KGaA, a prominent German science and technology company, unveiled cutting-edge barrier materials that outperform current options in terms of flexibility, reliability, and longevity for flexible OLED devices. These materials leverage low-temperature plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (PE-ALD) technology, enhancing thin film encapsulation. This extension of OLED lifespan meets stringent automotive standards while also boosting barrier performance and reducing costs, offering a superior solution that is set to catalyze the growth of the organic electronics market.
In June 2023, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading South Korea-based electronics company, completed its acquisition of Cynora GmbH for a reported sum of $300 million. This strategic move is geared towards bolstering Samsung's footprint in the organic electronics sector. By integrating Cynora's innovative TADF OLED technology, Samsung aims to drive the development of new products and applications in this burgeoning market. Cynora GmbH, a distinguished manufacturer of organic electronics, is headquartered in Germany.
Major companies operating in the organic electronics market are Sony Group Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Display, LG Display Co. Ltd., BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, AUO Corporation, Universal Display Corporation, OLEDWorks LLC, Novaled GmbH, Heliatek GmbH, ISORG, FlexEnable, Kateeva Inc., BASF SE, Sumitomo Corporation, Heraeus Holding GmbH, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Merck KGaA, Fujifilm Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, Covestro AG, AGC Inc., PolyIC GmbH & Co. KG, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the organic electronics market in 2025. The regions covered in the organic electronics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the organic electronics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The organic electronics market consists of sales of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), wearable electronics, printed electronics and biodegradable electronics. 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 that 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.
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