South Korea Electronic Skin Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Component (Stretchable Circuits and Photovoltaics Systems), By Sensors (Tactile Sensors and Chemical Sensors), and South Korea Electronic Skin Market Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Electronic Skin Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Electronic Skin Market Size Was Estimated at USD 206.12 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 26.04% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Electronic Skin Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2628.4 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The South Korea Electronic Skin Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 2628.4 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 26.04% from 2025 to 2035. One of the main motivators is the growing use of electronic skin due to its benefits, which include flexibility and self-healing.

Market Overview

The electronic skin (e-skin) market refers to the development and use of flexible, stretchable materials embedded with sensors that mimic human skin's sensory capabilities, such as touch, pressure, temperature, and motion detection. E-skin offers benefits in healthcare, robotics, prosthetics, and wearable electronics by enabling real-time monitoring and enhanced human-machine interaction. Opportunities lie in the growing demand for smart wearable health devices, advanced prosthetics, and next-gen robotics. In South Korea, government initiatives like R&D funding, smart healthcare projects, and collaboration with tech firms support innovation in e-skin technologies. Policies promoting digital healthcare, AI integration, and IoT further boost the market. With strong semiconductor and electronics infrastructure, South Korea is well-positioned to lead advancements in this transformative field.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for South Korea electronic skin market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth, and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea electronic skin market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment South Korea electronic skin market.

Driving Factors

The increasing demand for advanced wearable health monitoring systems, robotics, and prosthetics that require real-time sensory feedback. Growing healthcare needs, aging populations, and interest in personalized medicine further boost adoption. Technological advancements in stretchable electronics, nanomaterials, and sensor integration enhance functionality and durability. South Korea’s strong electronics manufacturing base and government support for smart healthcare and robotics accelerate R&D and commercialization

Restraining Factors

The high development and production costs, which limit large-scale commercialization. Technical challenges in ensuring long-term durability, biocompatibility, and sensitivity of stretchable materials also hinder adoption. Integration with existing electronic systems can be complex, requiring advanced manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, limited awareness and acceptance in certain sectors, especially in developing regions, slow market penetration.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea electronic skin market share is classified into component and sensors.

• The stretchable circuits segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea electronic skin market is segmented by component into stretchable circuits and photovoltaics systems. Among these, the stretchable circuits segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.  Their ability to conform to complex body surfaces while maintaining high electrical performance. These circuits enable seamless integration of sensors and actuators in wearable health monitors, prosthetics, and robotics. South Korea's strong electronics and R&D infrastructure supports innovation in flexible electronics.

• The tactile sensors segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea electronic skin market is segmented by sensors into tactile sensors, chemical sensors. Among these, the tactile sensors segment dominated a share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  The increasing demand for advanced touch-sensitive applications in robotics, prosthetics, and wearable healthcare devices. Tactile sensors enable devices to mimic human touch, improving functionality and user experience. South Korea’s strong robotics and semiconductor sectors drive innovation and adoption of these technologies. Additionally, growing use of electronic skin in rehabilitation and human-machine interaction supports further investment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea electronic skin market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the companies' current news and developments, including product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Samsung Electronics
• MC10 Korea
• LG Electronics (via LG Display subsidiary)
• Neofect
• Yuyan Tech
• Laxcen
• Hexoskin
• MetaSkin
• MEZOO Co. Ltd.
• Chowis Co. Ltd.
• CELLHUG
• Others

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 South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea electronic skin market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Electronic Skin Market, By Component

• Stretchable Circuits
• Photovoltaics Systems

South Korea Electronic Skin Market, By Sensors

• Tactile Sensors
• Chemical Sensors