Wearable Technology Market by Product (Wristwear, Headwear, Footwear, Fashion & Jewelry, Bodywear), Type (Smart Textile, Non-Textile), Application (Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Enterprise & Industrial), and Geography - Global Forecast to 2026
[242 Pages Report] The global wearable technology market size is projected to grow from USD 116.2 billion in 2021 to USD 265.4 million by 2026; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.0% from 2021 to 2026. Factors such as growing demand for smart devices in the healthcare sector and surge in demand for IoT devices are driving the growth of the market during the forecast period.
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COVID-19 Impact on the Global Wearable technology market
COVID-19 is expected to adversely impact the supply chain of the wearable technology market as a few prominent players are based in China, which is the epicenter of the pandemic. Moreover, in light of the current situation, the key wearable technology is presently focusing on maintaining and generating operating revenue, which led to fewer developments within the market in 2020. The impact of COVID-19 is expected to reduce during the forecast period as many scheduled product launches and related developments which were postponed will be realized.
Wearable technology Market Dynamics
Driver: Increasing growth prospects of next-generation displays in wearable devices
As a result of more than 3 decades of R&D, technologists have realized the dream of bringing displays into wearable devices such as smart glasses and smartwatches. Recently, it has been possible to develop flexible and affordable electronic displays; however, the major challenges that companies face are the high requirement of luminance, high power consumption, and brightness issues. However, recent product launches by various industry players suggest improvements in the display technology in wearable devices. In February 2019, Nubia Alpha launched a one-of-a-kind smartwatch that comes with an OLED flexible display, a camera, and an eSIM support at MWC 2019. The Nubia Alpha smartwatch specifications include a Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC, 1 GB RAM, and 8 GB internal storage. The Nubia Alpha runs on a custom OS and packs a 500-mAh battery. Additionally, advancements in backplane materials is the current trend. Instead of silicon in the backplane, engineers use a metal oxide composed of indium, gallium, and zinc in equal parts, giving the material its name—IGZO or indium gallium zinc oxide—which is used in advanced wearable display technology. It is expected that the industry outlook toward integrating the next-generation display technology in wearable devices would further improve the marketability of wearable products.
Restraint: Limited battery life
The major limiting factor to the growth of the wearable technology market is the absence of a reliable and efficient battery system that could be easily worn without compromising on the compactness and ease of use of the device. As wearable computing moves toward convergence of all the computing devices into one wearable device, the biggest challenge is to address the power requirement and manage power consumption and recharging of batteries. With the growing demand for wearable devices, it is not only essential to meet the power efficiency need in a cost-effective manner but also to manage power consumption. This factor is expected to have a high restraining impact on the market.
Opportunity: Demand for wearables that integrate all computing requirements in one compact device
Consumers prefer to have a single compact device that could integrate all the computing and monitoring requirements. This preference presents an opportunity for the development of multi-function and hybrid wearable devices that provide convenience to users as well as integrates the functionality of many devices into a single compact wearable device. The number of such devices is expected to increase in the coming years. With a steady transformation from the Plain Old Telephone System (POTS) to cellular gateways and mobile phones, cellular technologies have become a leading medium for data transmission and communication. This factor is expected to present a good opportunity for companies to launch wearables connected with mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Challenge: Demand for continuous developments in devices
The consumer electronics sector is a rapidly evolving marketplace. However, market players face high price erosion as products with old technology lose their significance when a new technology is developed. Technology advances at an incredible speed, and keeping up with these advancements is quite difficult as by the time engineers come up with a prototype, the technology changes. New technologies are being developed at a rapid pace and integrated with various products as an additional function. Consumers also prefer products that have more features and are technologically advanced.LCDs were the most extensively used technologies in the global market
APAC held the largest market for the wearable technology market in 2026
APAC accounted for the largest share in the market in 2026. APAC has the presence of prominent market players. Manufacturers in China and India offer wearable devices at a low price, making them affordable for customers. Many international players get their wearable devices manufactured and assembled by local manufacturers based in the region and then brand their names. The region has many highly populated countries, which account for the high adoption rate of consumer electronics. Wearable device manufacturers are continuously innovating their wearable devices to attain a competitive advantage. Several manufacturers have integrated NFC technology into their wearable devices to enable payment functionalities. Also, increasing per capita income in developing countries in the region as well as improving the standard of living have led to the growing demand for wearable devices. Besides, the wearable technology market in APAC is moderately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The consumer electronics industry in China witnessed a decline in production owing to the outbreak of COVID-19. The global prices of consumer electronics witnessed a rise initially owing to the partial clamp down on manufacturing facilities in China. Also, critical components such as NFC chips and RFID tags which are manufactured in China faced a slowdown in their supply chain. The pandemic has also positively impacted the market by accelerating the rise of the digital economy, particularly wearable devices such as smartwatches. APAC also includes countries such as China, Japan, Singapore, and Australia, which are proving to be digitally mature markets where demand for consumer electronics has already been on the rise. These factors are fueling the market growth of wearable technology in APAC.
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The wearable technology market is dominated by a few globally established players such as Apple Inc. (US), Fitbit Inc. (US), Google LLC (US), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.(South Korea), Garmin Ltd.(Switzerland), LG(South Korea), Huawei(China), Sony Corporation(Japan), Xiaomi Corporation(China), and Microsoft (US)
Scope of the report
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Report Metric |
Details |
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Market size available for years |
2017–2026 |
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Base year considered |
2020 |
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Forecast period |
2021–2026 |
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Forecast units |
Value (USD Billion) and Volume (Million Units) |
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Segments covered |
By Product, By Type, By Application |
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Geographies covered |
Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas (North America, South America), and Rest of World |
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Companies covered |
The major market players include Apple Inc., Fitbit Inc., Google LLC, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Garmin Ltd., LG, Huawei, Sony Corporation, Xiaomi Corporation, and Microsoft. |
The study categorizes the wearable technology market based on product, type, application at the regional and global levels.
By Type:
- Wearable Smart Textiles
- Wearable Products and Devices (Non-Textiles)
By Product:
- Wristwear
- Headwear
- Footwear
- Fashion & Jewelry
- Bodywear
- Other Wearable Technology
By Application:
- Consumer Electronics
- Healthcare
- Enterprise and Industrial Applications
- Other Applications
By Region
- Americas
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Rest of World
Recent Developments
- In September 2020, Apple Inc. launched Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE, two iPad models, the first fitness experience built for Apple Watch that brings significant developments in health and wellness features to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Apple Watch Series 6 expanded the health capabilities of previous Apple Watch models with a new feature that measures the oxygen saturation of blood for a better understanding of fitness and wellness.
- In September 2020, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. launched the first-ever titanium model of Galaxy Watch3, built with premium materials and a stunning signature rotating bezel. The watch features military-grade durability and water resistance. The watch also features Samsung Pay to enable contactless payments
- In August 2019, Fitbit Inc. launched Versa 2, a premium, voice-enabled lifestyle smartwatch packed with even more advanced health, fitness, payment features. The watch enables users to pay through the FitPay application and convenience features powered by 5+ days of battery life.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the current size of the global wearable technology market?
The wearable technology market is projected to grow from USD 116.2 billion in 2021 to USD 265.4 billion by 2026; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.0% from 2021 to 2026.
Which is the most promising product of wearable devices?
Wristwear devices offer many features such as fitness tracking, text messaging, answering calls, accessing social media, and playing music. Companies such as Fitbit (US), Apple (US), and Samsung Electronics (South Korea) are offering wristwear for fitness and sports applications. They also provide vital health-related statistics of the user to ensure the availability of immediate help in case of an emergency. For instance, the fall detection feature of Apple Watch saved the life of a couple from New Jersey (US) when they fell over a steep cliff while hiking in a park by calling 911. Thus, wristwear is expected to hold the largest market size during the forecast period. Hence, wristwear is considered as the most promising product in wearable technology market.
What is the COVID-19 impact on wearable technology providers?
In the current COVID-19 crisis, companies are operating with smaller teams to follow the government protocol of social distancing. Due to lockdowns and restrictions on movement, the delivery of products is delayed. Like many other industries, the wearable device industry has experienced a slowdown in the first quarter due to supply chain disruptions, which is delaying the manufacturing of smart devices, and store closures, which is affecting sales. The major manufacturers of wearable devices, such as Apple, Garmin, and Fitbit, are based out of Asia.
Demand in certain regions was affected, and supply chain costs, including freight charges, had risen due to COVID-19. Companies were implementing cost-cutting measures, such as job cuts and layoffs, after reporting that their profit and sales were being impacted by the pandemic.
Also, due to COVID-19, supply chain disruptions and demand shrinkage have impacted customers’ purchase ability. Online retailers such as Amazon and Flipkart have started accepting orders for all products across countries and essential products in containment areas. However, they are experiencing delays in the shipment of products. Hence, COVID-19 has not only caused global economic growth to slow down but has also affected the global consumer electronics industry.
What are the technological trends going in the wearable technology market?
IoT refers to the phenomenon in which not only computers but all sorts of devices with embedded computing capacity are interconnected. These include self-driving cars, drones, smart sensors, connected homes, and wearable devices. For consumers, IoT technologies offer an array of new devices and service options that make lives and jobs easier. This is especially the case with the subset of IoT technologies known as wearables. Also, IoT plays a significant role in a broad range of healthcare applications, from managing chronic diseases to preventing diseases.
New crossover technologies are expected to drive the growth of the wearable technology market. AR technology overlays digital information, such as text, images, or video, onto the real world. Many smart glasses feature AR, thereby providing reference images and graphics, which is considered a powerful enhancement in wearables. For instance, Mastercard partnered with ODG, a design company that specializes in wearable technologies and AR. They created a prototype and demonstrated it at Saks Fifth Avenue, a luxury department store. The AR glasses of Mastercard will allow shoppers to view and purchase products; when done shopping, users can pay using Masterpass, which will authenticate the user’s iris using Qualcomm Technologies’ iris authentication.
Which are the major companies in the wearable technology market?
Apple Inc. (US), Fitbit Inc. (US), Google LLC (US), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.(South Korea), Garmin Ltd.(Switzerland), LG(South Korea), Huawei(China), Sony Corporation(Japan), Xiaomi Corporation(China), and Microsoft (US) are the players dominating the global wearable technology market. .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION (Page No. - 27)
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.2.1 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
FIGURE 1 MARKETS COVERED UNDER WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY AND PRICING
1.5 LIMITATIONS
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES DONE
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (Page No. - 32)
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
FIGURE 2 RESEARCH DESIGN
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primaries
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 APPROACH FOR ARRIVING AT MARKET SHARE BY BOTTOM-UP ANALYSIS (DEMAND SIDE):
2.2.2 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.3 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.2.3.1 Approach for arriving at market share by top-down analysis (supply side):
FIGURE 3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY FOR WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET THROUGH SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.3 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
FIGURE 4 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 RISK ASSESMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Page No. - 41)
FIGURE 5 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET (2021–2026) (USD BILLION)
FIGURE 6 HEADWEAR IN MARKET TO GROW AT HIGHEST RATE BETWEEN 2021 VS 2026
3.1 COVID-19 IMPACT ON MARKET
FIGURE 7 COVID-19 IMPACT ON MARKET
3.1.1 REALISTIC SCENARIO (POST-COVID-19)
3.1.2 OPTIMISTIC SCENARIO (POST-COVID-19)
3.1.3 PESSIMISTIC SCENARIO (POST-COVID-19)
FIGURE 8 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS TO BE LARGEST MARKET FOR WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY BETWEEN 2021 AND 2026
FIGURE 9 APAC TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST SHARE OF MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS (Page No. - 47)
4.1 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
FIGURE 10 MARKET TO DISPLAY LUCRATIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES OWING TO INCREASING DEMAND FOR FITNESS AND HEALTH TRACKING DEVICES DURING FORECAST PERIOD
4.2 GEOGRAPHICAL SNAPSHOT OF THE MARKET
FIGURE 11 MARKET IN APAC TO GROW AT HIGHEST RATE BETWEEN 2021 AND 2026
4.3 MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 12 MARKET FOR ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL SEGMENT TO WITNESS HIGHEST GROWTH RATE BETWEEN 2021 AND 2026
4.4 MARKET FOR WRISTWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2021 VS. 2026 (USD BILLION)
FIGURE 13 MARKET FOR SMARTWATCH TO GROW RAPIDLY BETWEEN 2021 AND 2026
4.5 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET, BY APPLICATION AND REGION
FIGURE 14 MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ACCOUNTED FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2020
5 MARKET OVERVIEW (Page No. - 51)
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 15 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET: DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Increasing growth prospects of next-generation displays in wearable devices
5.2.1.2 Growing consumer preference for sleek and compact devices in fitness and healthcare applications
5.2.1.3 Rising popularity of IoT and connected devices
TABLE 1 DRIVER IMPACT ANALYSIS
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Limited battery life
TABLE 2 RESTRAINT IMPACT ANALSYSIS
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Demand for wearables that integrate all computing requirements in one compact device
5.2.3.2 Adoption of wearables in multiple applications
TABLE 3 OPPORTUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Demand for continuous developments in devices
5.2.4.2 Unaddressed regulatory issues and vulnerability of healthcare information
TABLE 4 IMAPCT ANALYSIS
5.3 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.3.1 CORE INDUSTRY SEGMENT
5.3.2 SUPPORTING INDUSTRY SEGMENT
FIGURE 16 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET: SUPPLY CHAIN FLOW
5.4 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
FIGURE 17 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF MARKET
5.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
TABLE 5 ECOSYSTEM: WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
FIGURE 18 YC-YCC SHIFT: WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
5.6 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.6.1 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.6.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.6.3 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.6.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUES
5.6.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
TABLE 6 IMPACT OF EACH FORCE ON MARKET
5.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.7.1 GROWING POPULARITY OF IOT AND CONNECTED DEVICES
5.7.2 AI-BASED VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE IN WEARABLES
5.8 PRICING ANALYSIS
TABLE 7 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE FOR WEARABLE DEVICES, BY TYPE, 2020
FIGURE 19 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE FOR WEARABLE DEVICES, 2020 -2026
5.9 TRADE ANALYSIS
TABLE 8 IMPORT DATA, BY COUNTRY, 2015–2019 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 9 EXPORT DATA, 2015–2019 (USD MILLION)
5.10 USE CASES AND CASE STUDY OF WEARABLE DEVICES
TABLE 10 USE CASES AND CASE STUDY OF WEARABLE DEVICES
TABLE 11 MARKET ASSESSMENT OF TELEMATICS-RELATED WEARABLE DEVICES
TABLE 12 MARKET ASSESSMENT OF TINY TOOTH-MOUNTED SENSOR WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
TABLE 13 MARKET ASSESSMENT OF TAPPY TECH’S WEARABLE PAYMENTS TECHNOLOGY
TABLE 14 MARKET ASSESSMENT OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN BANK OF AMERICA AND FITPAY TO SPEED UP WEARABLE PAYMENTS
5.11 COVID-19 IMPACT ON WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET
5.12 PATENT ANALSYSIS OF MEDICAL WEARABLE DEVICES
TABLE 15 PATENT ANALSYSIS
TABLE 16 PATENTS IN WEARABLE PAYMENT DEVICE MARKET
5.13 REGULATIONS
5.14 TRAFFIC LANDSCAPE
5.14.1 TRAFFIC LANDSCAPE
TABLE 17 TARIFF DATA FOR WRIST WATCHES FOR CHINA, BY COUNTRY, 2020
TABLE 18 TARIFF DATA FOR WRIST WATCHES FOR US, BY COUNTRY, 2020
TABLE 19 TARIFF DATA FOR WRIST WATCHES FOR GERMANY, BY COUNTRY, 2020
6 SOFTWARE AND SERVICES USED IN WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY (Page No. - 79)
6.1 INTRODUCTION
FIGURE 20 SOFTWARE AND SERVICE USED IN WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
6.2 SOFTWARE
6.2.1 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KITS
6.2.2 OPERATING SYSTEM (0S)
6.2.2.1 watchOS
6.2.2.2 Android
6.2.2.3 Android Wear OS
6.2.2.4 Real-time operating system (RTOS)
6.2.2.5 Tizen
6.2.2.6 Linux
6.2.2.7 Others
6.2.3 SECURITY SOLUTIONS
6.2.3.1 By security type
6.2.3.1.1 Network security
6.2.3.1.2 Cloud security
6.2.3.1.3 Wireless security
6.2.3.1.4 Application security
6.2.3.2 By solution type
6.2.3.2.1 Role-based access control (RBAC)
6.2.3.2.2 Risk & vulnerability management
6.2.3.2.3 Distributed denial of service (DDoS) mitigation
6.2.3.2.4 Intrusion detection and prevention system
6.2.4 APPS (APPLICATIONS)
6.3 IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
6.4 SERVICES
6.4.1 CLOUD & DATA ANALYTICS
7 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY (Page No. - 88)
7.1 INTRODUCTION
FIGURE 21 MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
7.2 COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY
7.3 DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
7.4 NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
7.5 POSITIONING TECHNOLOGY
7.6 SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
7.6.1 ACCELEROMETER
7.6.2 GYROSCOPE
7.6.3 MAGNETOMETER
7.6.4 PROXIMITY SENSOR
7.6.5 COVID-19 IMPACT ON WEARABLE DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGY
8 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET, BY COMPONENT (Page No. - 94)
8.1 INTRODUCTION
FIGURE 22 MARKET, BY COMPONENT
8.2 POWER SUPPLY COMPONENTS
8.3 POSITIONING AND NETWORKING COMPONENTS
8.4 SENSING COMPONENTS
8.5 CONTROL COMPONENTS
8.6 DISPLAY AND OPTOELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
8.7 MEMORY COMPONENTS
8.8 INTERFACE COMPONENTS
9 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET, BY PRODUCT (Page No. - 99)
9.1 INTRODUCTION
FIGURE 23 MARKET, BY PRODUCT
FIGURE 24 HEADWEAR TO WITNESS HIGHEST GROWTH RATE DURING FORECAST PERIOD
TABLE 20 MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 21 MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 22 MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2017–2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 23 MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2021–2026 (MILLION UNITS)
9.2 WRISTWEAR
9.2.1 SMARTWATCHES
9.2.2 WRISTBANDS
TABLE 24 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET FOR WRISTWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 25 MARKET FOR WRISTWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 26 MARKET FOR WRISTWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2017–2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 27 MARKET FOR WRISTWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2021–2026 (MILLION UNITS)
9.3 HEADWEAR
9.3.1 AUGMENTED REALITY HEADSETS
9.3.2 VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSETS
9.3.3 OTHERS
TABLE 28 MARKET FOR HEADWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 29 MARKET FOR HEADWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 30 MARKET FOR HEADWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2017–2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 31 MARKET FOR HEADWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2021–2026 (MILLION UNITS)
9.4 FOOTWEAR
TABLE 32 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET FOR FOOTWEAR, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 33 MARKET FOR FOOTWEAR, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 34 MARKET FOR FOOTWEAR, 2017–2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 35 MARKET FOR FOOTWEAR, 2021–2026 (MILLION UNITS)
9.5 FASHION AND JEWELRY
TABLE 36 MARKET FOR FASHION & JEWELRY, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 37 MARKET FOR FASHION & JEWELRY, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 38 MARKET FOR FASHION & JEWELRY, 2017–2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 39 MARKET FOR FASHION & JEWELRY, 2021–2026 (MILLION UNITS)
9.6 BODYWEAR
9.6.1 INNERWEAR
9.6.2 OUTERWEAR
TABLE 40 MARKET FOR BODYWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 41 MARKET FOR BODYWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 42 MARKET FOR BODYWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2017–2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 43 MARKET FOR BODYWEAR, BY PRODUCT, 2021–2026 (MILLION UNITS)
9.7 OTHERS
9.7.1 RING SCANNERS
9.7.2 BODY-WORN CAMERAS
9.7.3 INTERNABLES/IMPLANTABLES
TABLE 44 MARKET FOR OTHERS, BY PRODUCT, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 45 MARKET FOR OTHERS, BY PRODUCT, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 46 MARKET FOR OTHERS, BY PRODUCT, 2017–2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 47 MARKET FOR OTHERS, BY PRODUCT, 2021–2026 (MILLION UNITS)
10 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET, BY TYPE (Page No. - 116)
10.1 INTRODUCTION
FIGURE 25 MARKET, BY TYPE
FIGURE 26 NON-TEXTILE TYPE WEARABLE PRODUCTS TO GROW AT HIGHEST CAGR IN MARKET BETWEEN 2020 AND 2026
TABLE 48 MARKET, BY TYPE, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 49 MARKET, BY TYPE, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 50 MARKET, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 51 MARKET, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (MILLION UNITS)
10.2 WEARABLE SMART TEXTILE
10.2.1 WEARABLE SMART TEXTILE MARKET, BY TYPE
TABLE 52 WEARABLE SMART TEXTILES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 53 WEARABLE SMART TEXTILES MARKET, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
10.2.1.1 Active smart textiles
10.2.1.2 Passive smart textiles
10.2.1.3 Ultra-smart textiles
10.2.2 RELATED ARTICLES
TABLE 54 ACTIVE SMART TEXTILES MARKET, BY FUNCTION, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 55 ACTIVE SMART TEXTILES MARKET, BY FUNCTION, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 56 PASSIVE SMART TEXTILE MARKET, BY FUNCTION, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 57 PASSIVE SMART TEXTILE MARKET, BY FUNCTION, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 58 ULTRA-SMART TEXTILES MARKET, BY FUNCTION, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 59 ULTRA-SMART TEXTILES MARKET, BY FUNCTION, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
10.2.3 WEARABLE SMART TEXTILES MARKET, BY FUNCTION
TABLE 60 WEARABLE SMART TEXTILES MARKET, BY FUNCTION, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 61 WEARABLE SMART TEXTILES MARKET, BY FUNCTION, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
10.2.3.1 Sensing
TABLE 62 SMART TEXTILES MARKET FOR SENSING, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 63 SMART TEXTILES MARKET FOR SENSING, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
10.2.3.2 Energy harvesting
TABLE 64 SMART TEXTILES MARKET FOR ENERGY HARVESTING, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 65 SMART TEXTILES MARKET FOR ENERGY HARVESTING, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
10.2.3.3 Luminescence & aesthetics
TABLE 66 SMART TEXTILES MARKET FOR LUMINESCENCE & AESTHETICS, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 67 SMART TEXTILES MARKET FOR LUMINESCENCE & AESTHETICS, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
10.2.3.4 Thermoelectricity
TABLE 68 SMART TEXTILES MARKET FOR THERMOELECTRICITY, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 69 SMART TEXTILES MARKET FOR THERMOELECTRICITY, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
10.2.3.5 Others
TABLE 70 SMART TEXTILES MARKET FOR OTHERS, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 71 SMART TEXTILES MARKET FOR OTHERS, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
10.3 WEARABLE PRODUCTS & DEVICES (NON-TEXTILES)
11 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET, BY APPLICATION (Page No. - 130)
11.1 INTRODUCTION
FIGURE 27 MARKET, BY APPLICATION
FIGURE 28 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATION TO DOMINATE MARKET BETWEEN 2021 AND 2026
TABLE 72 MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 73 MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 74 MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2017-2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 75 MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2021-2026 (MILLION UNITS)
11.2 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
11.2.1 FITNESS & SPORTS
11.2.2 INFOTAINMENT & MULTIMEDIA
11.2.3 GARMENTS & FASHION
11.2.4 MULTIFUNCTION
TABLE 76 MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 77 MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 78 MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 79 MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 80 MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATION, BY REGION, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 81 MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATION, BY REGION, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 82 MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, BY REGION, 2017-2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 83 MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, BY REGION, 2021-2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
11.3 HEALTHCARE
TABLE 84 MARKET FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 85 MARKET FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 86 MARKET FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 87 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (MILLION UNITS)
11.3.1 CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
11.3.2 NON-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
TABLE 88 MARKET FOR HEALTHCARE, BY REGION, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 89 MARKET FOR HEALTHCARE, BY REGION, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 90 MARKET FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATION, BY REGION, 2017-2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 91 MARKET FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATION, BY REGION, 2021-2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
11.4 ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION
11.4.1 LOGISTICS, PACKAGING, & WAREHOUSE
11.4.2 OTHER INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
TABLE 92 MARKET FOR ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 93 MARKET FOR ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 94 MARKET FOR ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2017-2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 95 MARKET FOR ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION, BY TYPE, 2021-2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 96 MARKET FOR ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION, BY REGION, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 97 MARKET FOR ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION, BY REGION, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 98 MARKET FOR ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION, BY REGION, 2017-2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 99 MARKET FOR ENTERPRISE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION, BY REGION, 2021-2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
11.5 OTHER APPLICATIONS
TABLE 100 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS (USD MILLION) (MILLION UNITS), 2017-2020
TABLE 101 MARKET FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS (USD MILLION) (MILLION UNITS), 2021-2026
TABLE 102 MARKET FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION, 2017-2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 103 MARKET FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION, 2021-2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 104 MARKET FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION, 2017-2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 105 MARKET FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION, 2021-2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
12 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS (Page No. - 149)
12.1 INTRODUCTION
FIGURE 29 COUNTRY-WISE SNAPSHOT OF WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET (2021–2026)
FIGURE 30 MARKET IN APAC TO GROW AT HIGHEST RATE DURING FORECAST PERIOD
TABLE 106 MARKET, BY REGION, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 107 MARKET, BY REGION, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 108 MARKET, BY REGION, 2017–2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 109 MARKET, BY REGION, 2021–2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
12.2 AMERICAS
FIGURE 31 AMERICAS: WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET SNAPSHOT
12.2.1 US
12.2.2 CANADA
12.2.3 MEXICO
12.2.4 OTHERS
TABLE 110 MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY COUNTRY, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 111 MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY COUNTRY, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 112 MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY COUNTRY, 2017–2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 113 MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY COUNTRY, 2021–2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 114 MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY APPLICATION, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 115 MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 116 MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY APPLICATION, 2017–2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 117 MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
12.3 EUROPE
FIGURE 32 EUROPE: WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET SNAPSHOT
12.3.1 GERMANY
12.3.2 UK
12.3.3 FRANCE
12.3.4 OTHERS
TABLE 118 MARKET IN EUROPE, BY COUNTRY, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 119 MARKET IN EUROPE, BY COUNTRY, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 120 MARKET IN EUROPE, BY COUNTRY, 2017–2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 121 MARKET IN EUROPE, BY COUNTRY, 2021–2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 122 MARKET IN EUROPE, BY APPLICATION, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 123 MARKET IN EUROPE, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 124 MARKET IN EUROPE, BY APPLICATION, 2017–2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 125 MARKET IN EUROPE, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
12.4 ASIA PACIFIC (APAC)
FIGURE 33 ASIA-PACIFIC: WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET SNAPSHOT
12.4.1 CHINA
12.4.2 JAPAN
12.4.3 SOUTH KOREA
12.4.4 INDIA
12.4.5 OTHERS
TABLE 126 MARKET IN APAC, BY COUNTRY, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 127 MARKET IN APAC, BY COUNTRY, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 128 MARKET IN APAC, BY COUNTRY, 2017–2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 129 MARKET IN APAC, BY COUNTRY, 2021–2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 130 MARKET IN APAC, BY APPLICATION, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 131 MARKET IN APAC, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 132 MARKET IN APAC, BY APPLICATION, 2017–2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 133 MARKET IN APAC, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
12.5 REST OF THE WORLD
FIGURE 34 REST OF THE WORLD: WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET SNAPSHOT
12.5.1 MIDDLE EAST
12.5.2 AFRICA
TABLE 134 ROW MARKET, BY REGION, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 135 ROW MARKET, BY REGION, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 136 MARKET IN ROW, BY REGION, 2017–2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 137 MARKET IN ROW, BY REGION, 2021–2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 138 MARKET IN ROW, BY APPLICATION, 2017–2020 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 139 MARKET IN ROW, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2026 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 140 MARKET IN ROW, BY APPLICATION, 2017–2020 (THOUSAND UNITS)
TABLE 141 MARKET IN ROW, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2026 (THOUSAND UNITS)
13 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE (Page No. - 177)
13.1 INTRODUCTION
13.2 TOP 3 COMPANY REVENUE ANALYSIS
FIGURE 35 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET: REVENUE ANALYSIS (2019)
13.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2020
TABLE 142 MARKET: MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS (2020)
13.4 COMPETITIVE LEADERSHIP MAPPING
13.4.1 STARS
13.4.2 EMERGING LEADERS
13.4.3 PERVASIVE
13.4.4 PARTICIPANTS
FIGURE 36 MARKET: COMPETITIVE LEADERSHIP MAPPING, 2020
13.4.5 MARKET: PRODUCT FOOTPRINT
TABLE 143 COMPANY FOOTPRINT
TABLE 144 APPLICATION FOOTPRINT OF COMPANIES
13.5 SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SME) EVALUATION QUADRANT, 2020
13.5.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
13.5.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
13.5.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
13.5.4 STARTING BLOCKS
FIGURE 37 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET (GLOBAL), SME EVALUATION QUADRANT, 2020
13.6 COMPETITIVE SITUATIONS AND TRENDS
13.6.1 MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JANUARY 2018– FEBRUARY 2021
13.6.2 MARKET: DEALS, JANUARY 2018– FEBRUARY 2021
14 COMPANY PROFILES (Page No. - 188)
14.1 INTRODUCTION
14.2 IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON PLAYERS OF WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY MARKET
14.3 KEY PLAYERS
(Business overview, Products offered, Recent Developments, SWOT analysis, MNM view)*
14.3.1 APPLE INC.
FIGURE 38 APPLE INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
14.3.2 XIAOMI CORPORATION
FIGURE 39 XIAOMI: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
14.3.3 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
FIGURE 40 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
14.3.4 FITBIT, INC.
FIGURE 41 FITBIT, INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
14.3.5 GARMIN LTD.
FIGURE 42 GARMIN: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
14.3.6 GOOGLE LLC
FIGURE 43 GOOGLE LLC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
14.3.7 MICROSOFT
FIGURE 44 MICROSOFT: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
14.3.8 SONY
FIGURE 45 SONY: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
14.3.9 LG
FIGURE 46 LG: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
14.3.10 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES
*Details on Business overview, Products offered, Recent Developments, SWOT analysis, MNM view might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.
14.4 OTHER KEY PLAYERS
14.4.1 INTELLITIX
14.4.2 NYMI
14.4.3 MCLEAR LTD.
14.4.4 JAKCOM TECHNOLOGY CO.
14.4.5 TOKEN
14.4.6 INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
14.4.7 QUALCOMM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
14.4.8 ADIDAS GROUP
14.4.9 MISFIT, INC.
14.4.10 GUANGDONG BBK ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
14.4.11 LIFESENSE GROUP B.V.
14.4.12 DYNABOOK AMERICAS, INC.
14.4.13 OPTINVENT
14.4.14 SEIKO EPSON
14.4.15 VUZIX
15 APPENDIX (Page No. - 235)
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The study involved four major activities in estimating the size of the wearable technology market. Exhaustive secondary research has been done to collect information on the market, peer market, and parent market. Validation of these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research has been the next step. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches have been employed to estimate the global market size. After that, market breakdown and data triangulation have been used to estimate the market sizes of segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
The secondary sources referred to for this research study includes TechCrunch News, OLED Wearable technology, Fraunhofer Data, and Photonics Articles. In the wearable technology market report, both top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the wearable technology market, along with other dependent submarkets. The key players in the wearable technology market have been identified through secondary research, and their market presence has been determined through primary and secondary research. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research has been conducted after acquiring an understanding of the wearable technology market scenario through secondary research. Several primary interviews have been conducted with market experts from both the demand- (consumers, industries, healthcare) and supply-side (wearable technology product manufacturers) players across four major regions, namely, Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa). Approximately 70% and 30% of primary interviews have been conducted from the supply and demand side, respectively. Primary data has been collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephonic interviews. In the canvassing of primaries, various departments within organizations, such as sales, operations, and administration, were covered to provide a holistic viewpoint in our report.
After interacting with industry experts, brief sessions were conducted with highly experienced independent consultants to reinforce the findings from our primaries. This, along with the in-house subject matter experts’ opinions, has led us to the findings as described in the remainder of this report.
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Market Size Estimation
Both top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the total size of the wearable technology market. These methods have also been extensively used to estimate the sizes of various market subsegments. The research methodology used to estimate the market sizes includes the following:
- Identifying market for wearable technology-based products (Wristwear, Fashion & Jewelry, Headwear, Footwear, Bodywear) in each country
- Identifying the major applications of wearable technology-related products
- Estimating the size of the market in each region by adding the sizes of country-wise markets
- Tracking the ongoing and upcoming implementation of wearable technology projects by various companies in each region and forecasting the size of the wearable technology market based on these developments and other critical parameters, including COVID-19 related impacts
- Arriving at the size of the global market by adding the sizes of region-wise markets
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Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size—using the market size estimation processes explained above—the market has been split into several segments and subsegments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment, data triangulation, and market breakdown procedures have been employed, wherever applicable. The data has been triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides.
The main objectives of this study are as follows:
- To define, describe, and forecast the wearable technology market, in terms of value and volume, by product, application, type, and region
- To forecast the market, for various segments with respect to four main regions—the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Rest of the World (RoW), in terms of value and volume
- To strategically analyze micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contribution to the overall wearable technology market
- To provide detailed information regarding the major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) influencing the wearable technology market growth
- To analyze opportunities in the market for various stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the wearable technology market
- To study the complete value chain and allied industry segments, and perform a value chain analysis of the wearable technology market landscape
- To map competitive intelligence based on company profiles, key player strategies, and key developments
- To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market ranking and core competencies2
- To track and analyze competitive developments such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, product developments, and research and development (R&D) in the wearable technology market
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