Printed Batteries Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 3.29 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	38.19%
Fastest Growing Segment	Radio-Frequency Sensing
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 22.91 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Printed Batteries Market will grow from USD 3.29 Billion in 2025 to USD 22.91 Billion by 2031 at a 38.19% CAGR. Printed batteries are ultra-thin, flexible power sources manufactured by printing functional inks onto substrates such as paper, plastic, or textiles. The primary driver supporting this market is the escalating demand for lightweight, adaptable energy solutions in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, particularly for smart labels and medical wearables. Additionally, the industrial shift toward environmental sustainability supports growth, as these components often utilize eco-friendly materials and offer easier disposal methods compared to traditional button cells, thereby reducing hazardous electronic waste in high-volume logistics and diagnostic applications.

One significant challenge impeding rapid market expansion is the limited power density and higher internal resistance of printed cells compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries, which restricts their utility to low-drain devices. Despite this technical hurdle, the sector anticipates substantial commercial scaling. According to the Organic and Printed Electronics Association (OE-A), in October 2024, the printed electronics industry forecast a revenue growth of 19 percent for 2025, signaling strong confidence in the manufacturing and adoption of these flexible technologies.

Key Market Drivers

The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem serves as a paramount driver for the global printed batteries market, particularly within the realms of smart packaging and logistics. As supply chains increasingly digitize, there is an intensified requirement for ultra-thin, cost-effective power sources capable of energizing active smart labels and sensor-equipped tags. This massive adoption of connected endpoints provides the volume necessary to drive printed battery manufacturing. For instance, according to the RAIN Alliance, February 2025, global shipments of RAIN RFID tag chips reached 52.8 billion in 2024, reflecting an 18 percent increase that directly correlates with the expanding utility of flexible power in tracking applications. To support this industrial scalability, technology developers are significantly improving production efficiencies; according to Sakuu Corporation, August 2025, in the 'Sakuu 2025 Updates', their dry-printing platform now achieves a 60 percent smaller manufacturing footprint compared to wet-coating methods, facilitating the streamlined mass production required for these high-volume IoT deployments.

Simultaneously, the increasing integration of printed power sources into smart medical patches and diagnostic devices is fundamentally reshaping the healthcare monitoring landscape. Printed batteries provide the essential flexibility and conformability required for skin-contact wearables, which traditional rigid coin cells cannot offer without compromising user comfort. This demand for patient-friendly diagnostic solutions is triggering tangible infrastructure investments to ensure reliable supply. According to Zinergy UK Ltd., November 2025, in the 'Zinergy moves to bigger factory to increase battery production' press release, the company opened a new 6,000 square meter production facility specifically to meet the surging orders for health monitoring labels and asset tracking units. This expansion highlights the critical role printed energy storage plays in enabling the next generation of disposable, continuous health monitoring systems.

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Key Market Challenges

The primary challenge hampering the growth of the Global Printed Batteries Market is the technical limitation regarding power density and internal resistance. Unlike conventional energy storage systems, printed batteries currently lack the capacity to sustain high-energy outputs required for complex, power-hungry electronics. This performance gap effectively excludes these flexible power sources from lucrative, high-volume sectors such as smartphones, laptops, and heavy-duty industrial tools. Consequently, manufacturers are forced to restrict their commercial focus to niche, low-drain applications like simple sensors and RFID tags, which significantly caps the total addressable market value and revenue potential.

This restriction on application scope has directly suppressed industry confidence and immediate capital expenditure. Because printed cells cannot yet compete in high-performance segments, stakeholders are hesitant to commit to the massive infrastructure scaling necessary for rapid market expansion. This cautious approach is reflected in recent industry sentiment regarding capital allocation. According to the Organic and Printed Electronics Association (OE-A), in October 2024, only 6 percent of companies planned to increase production investment over the subsequent six months. This low investment figure highlights how technical performance ceilings are stalling the financial momentum required to accelerate broader market adoption.

Key Market Trends

Technological advancements are driving the transition from liquid to printable solid-state electrolytes, enhancing the safety, thermal stability, and energy density of printed batteries for more demanding applications. This shift is critical for overcoming the performance limitations of traditional flexible chemistries, enabling higher power outputs without compromising the ultra-thin form factor required by next-generation electronics. Validating this progress, according to Ensurge Micropower, April 2025, the company's newly commercialized 11-layer solid-state microbattery delivers a volumetric energy density of 200 Wh/L, significantly outperforming conventional printed cells and positioning the technology for broader adoption in space-constrained wearables and medical devices.

Simultaneously, manufacturers are aggressively moving towards "system-on-film" approaches where the battery is printed on the same substrate alongside sensors and antennas, reducing assembly costs and form factor thickness. This integration into monolithic hybrid systems is streamlining the supply chain for smart logistics by eliminating the need for discrete component placement. Underscoring the industrial scalability of this trend, according to UnaBiz, January 2025, its technology partner Linxens is now prepared to deploy a manufacturing capacity of millions of flexible, battery-integrated labels annually, signaling a decisive move towards mass-market commercialization of self-contained tracking solutions.

Segmental Insights

The Radio-Frequency Sensing segment represents the fastest-growing category within the global printed batteries market due to the escalating demand for smart supply chain management. This growth is propelled by the widespread adoption of active RFID tags and smart labels that require thin, flexible power sources to log environmental data such as temperature and humidity continuously. Stringent requirements for cold chain integrity in the pharmaceutical and food industries, reinforced by guidelines from organizations like the International Air Transport Association, drive the implementation of these battery-powered sensing solutions to ensure safety and compliance during transit.

Regional Insights

North America holds the leading position in the Global Printed Batteries Market, driven by a mature technological infrastructure and the presence of established industry players such as Blue Spark Technologies and Ultralife Corporation. This dominance is largely attributed to the region's high adoption of smart packaging solutions, which enhance supply chain visibility and support anti-counterfeiting measures. Furthermore, the healthcare sector fuels market expansion through the widespread integration of flexible power sources into medical wearables and remote patient monitoring devices. Extensive research and development activities continue to accelerate the application of printed batteries within the expanding Internet of Things ecosystem.

Recent Developments

In October 2025, Zinergy UK Ltd. and InPlay Inc. announced a collaboration to develop cost-optimized, battery-powered Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) smart label solutions. This partnership combined Zinergy's thin, flexible printed battery technology with InPlay's NanoBeacon system-on-chip to create active smart labels suitable for logistics and supply chain monitoring. The initiative aimed to replace passive tags with active, real-time tracking capabilities that are both affordable and environmentally safer, leveraging Zinergy’s non-flammable, zinc-based printed chemistries to power the next generation of disposable IoT devices.
In September 2025, Ateios Systems and Eastman Kodak Company announced a strategic collaboration that successfully demonstrated a high-speed, solvent-free manufacturing process for battery electrodes. Utilizing the RaiCure platform, the partners achieved a significant breakthrough in coating speeds, reaching 80 meters per minute, which is substantially faster than traditional methods. This development was significant for the printed and flexible battery sector as it validated a scalable, environmentally friendly production method that eliminates toxic solvents and "forever chemicals" while enabling the rapid manufacturing of high-energy-density electrodes for various applications.
In July 2024, SK On and Sakuu Corporation entered into a joint development agreement to advance the manufacturing of 3D-printed batteries for electric vehicles. The collaboration focused on utilizing Sakuu’s Kavian platform, a dry-process additive manufacturing technology, to produce polymer electrolyte batteries. This partnership aimed to leverage the unique capabilities of 3D printing to create battery electrodes with custom shapes and improved thermal management, potentially reducing production costs and enhancing the energy density and safety of next-generation electric vehicle energy storage systems.
In January 2024, Blue Spark Technologies, Inc., a leader in wearable and flexible electronics, launched VitalTraq, a new remote patient monitoring platform. This innovative solution, which integrates the company's proprietary printed battery technology, was designed to provide continuous, multi-sensor tracking of vital signs in a comfortable patch form factor. The launch highlighted the company's strategy to expand the application of its flexible power solutions beyond simple data logging into advanced digital health monitoring, offering a clinical-grade tool for decentralized clinical trials and at-home patient care.

Key Market Players

Ilika plc
Enfucell Oy
Imprint Energy Inc
Printed Electronics Limited
BlueSpark Technologies Inc
Cymbet Corporation
NanoGraf Corporation
Thin Film Electronics ASA
Inuru
Skeleton Technologies GmbH

By Components	By Application	By End User Industry	By Region
Anode Cathode Electrolyte Collectors	Radio-Frequency Sensing Data Recording System Others	Consumer Electronics Wearable Devices Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Packaging Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Printed Batteries Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Printed Batteries Market, By Components:

Anode
Cathode
Electrolyte
Collectors

Printed Batteries Market, By Application:

Radio-Frequency Sensing
Data Recording System
Others

Printed Batteries Market, By End User Industry:

Consumer Electronics
Wearable Devices
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
Packaging
Others

Printed Batteries Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Printed Batteries Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Components (Anode, Cathode, Electrolyte, Collectors)

5.2.2. By Application (Radio-Frequency Sensing, Data Recording System, Others)

5.2.3. By End User Industry (Consumer Electronics, Wearable Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Packaging, Others)

5.2.4. By Region

5.2.5. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Printed Batteries Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Components

6.2.2. By Application

6.2.3. By End User Industry

6.2.4. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Printed Batteries Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Components

6.3.1.2.2. By Application

6.3.1.2.3. By End User Industry

6.3.2. Canada Printed Batteries Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Components

6.3.2.2.2. By Application

6.3.2.2.3. By End User Industry

6.3.3. Mexico Printed Batteries Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Components

6.3.3.2.2. By Application

6.3.3.2.3. By End User Industry

7. Europe Printed Batteries Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Components

7.2.2. By Application

7.2.3. By End User Industry

7.2.4. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Printed Batteries Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Components

7.3.1.2.2. By Application

7.3.1.2.3. By End User Industry

7.3.2. France Printed Batteries Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Components

7.3.2.2.2. By Application

7.3.2.2.3. By End User Industry

7.3.3. United Kingdom Printed Batteries Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Components

7.3.3.2.2. By Application

7.3.3.2.3. By End User Industry

7.3.4. Italy Printed Batteries Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Components

7.3.4.2.2. By Application

7.3.4.2.3. By End User Industry

7.3.5. Spain Printed Batteries Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Components

7.3.5.2.2. By Application

7.3.5.2.3. By End User Industry

8. Asia Pacific Printed Batteries Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Components

8.2.2. By Application

8.2.3. By End User Industry

8.2.4. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Printed Batteries Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Components

8.3.1.2.2. By Application

8.3.1.2.3. By End User Industry

8.3.2. India Printed Batteries Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Components

8.3.2.2.2. By Application

8.3.2.2.3. By End User Industry

8.3.3. Japan Printed Batteries Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Components

8.3.3.2.2. By Application

8.3.3.2.3. By End User Industry

8.3.4. South Korea Printed Batteries Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Components

8.3.4.2.2. By Application

8.3.4.2.3. By End User Industry

8.3.5. Australia Printed Batteries Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Components

8.3.5.2.2. By Application

8.3.5.2.3. By End User Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Printed Batteries Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Components

9.2.2. By Application

9.2.3. By End User Industry

9.2.4. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Printed Batteries Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Components

9.3.1.2.2. By Application

9.3.1.2.3. By End User Industry

9.3.2. UAE Printed Batteries Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Components

9.3.2.2.2. By Application

9.3.2.2.3. By End User Industry

9.3.3. South Africa Printed Batteries Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Components

9.3.3.2.2. By Application

9.3.3.2.3. By End User Industry

10. South America Printed Batteries Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Components

10.2.2. By Application

10.2.3. By End User Industry

10.2.4. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Printed Batteries Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Components

10.3.1.2.2. By Application

10.3.1.2.3. By End User Industry

10.3.2. Colombia Printed Batteries Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Components

10.3.2.2.2. By Application

10.3.2.2.3. By End User Industry

10.3.3. Argentina Printed Batteries Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Components

10.3.3.2.2. By Application

10.3.3.2.3. By End User Industry

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Printed Batteries Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Ilika plc

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. Enfucell Oy

15.3. Imprint Energy Inc

15.4. Printed Electronics Limited

15.5. BlueSpark Technologies Inc

15.6. Cymbet Corporation

15.7. NanoGraf Corporation

15.8. Thin Film Electronics ASA

15.9. Inuru

15.10. Skeleton Technologies GmbH

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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