25 November 2019 - Smartwatches Market was estimated
to be valued at USD 702.5 million in 2013 and is expected to grow at a rate of
67.6% during forecasted period. Smartwatches provide functionalities far beyond
traditional watches which can be pared with smartphones either by Bluetooth or
near-field communication (NFC). Over 2 million units were sold in 2013.
Smartwatches provide notification to user such as distance travelled heart rate
and can be used as an extension to a smartphones because of high degree of
connectivity and focus on apps. Addition of innovative features, continuous
technological advancement will lead to increase in Global smartwatch shipments.
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In 2014, Google introduced new smartwatch which was capable
of delivering real-time speed, distance and time when user is on a run or walk.
At present Samsung is dominating in smartwatch industry as it is using Android
operating system which is user-friendly and ease to use. Google also announced
Android wear an OS designed for wearable watches and is currently working with
companies like HTC, Motorola, Samsung and LG. Major players like Pebble,
Samsung, Sony and Maritime are heavily investing on R&D to develop better
product and increase their market share.
Price Segment
Insights
Approximately 90% of market share in 2013 was accounted by
High-end smartwatches. Increase in demand for wearable technology, Entry of new
well established players can propel market, but factors such as price range of
smartwatches which is between USD 250 to USD 300 can act as barrier in market
growth. In addition, Limited battery life, overall performance and privacy
concerns among the users can restrain the market growth. The end users data is
available on cloud and can be misused. At present market is occupied by
established companies that are offering high-end products at a premium price.
Average selling price of smartwatches will come down due to commercialization
activities, number of new entrants and will result in development of mid-priced
and low-end products over a given period.
Regional Insights
The demand for smartwatches was high in North America across
the globe due to increasing number of smartphone users. Approximately 60% of
overall market share in 2013 was accounted by North America and Europe.
Awareness about new technologies and purchasing power due to increase in
disposable income of users is expected to drive the market growth in coming six
years. Increase in smartphones penetration in Asia pacific will drive market
growth at a fastest rate. Health and fitness will remain key applications of
smartwatches due to growing health-conscious consumer that needs real-time
feedback and tracking. HTC, Huawei and ZTE China-based technological giants are
focusing to enter in smartwatch market.
Market Segment:
Smartwatches Price
Segment Outlook (Volume, Million Units and Revenue, USD Million; 2012 - 2020)
• High-end
• Mid-end
• Low-end
Smartwatches Regional
Outlook (Volume, Million Units and Revenue, USD Million; 2012 - 2020)
• North
America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• RoW
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Growing adoption of smartwatches will benefit companies like
Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics. They main reason is these technological
giants are already present in smartphone industry. Paring with smartwatches with
smartphone by these firms will contribute to the revenue. Product
differentiation and competitive advantage will be achieved by primarily
focusing on innovation. Growing number of start-ups in emerging economies is
expected to affect this industry in a positive manner. Galaxy gear a flagship
product of Samsung electronics contributed majorly in smartwatch shipments in
2013 globally.
The manufacturers and component provider such as display and
technology are also expected to benefits in coming period. Rising demands are
attributed by increase in per capita spending on consumer electronics, need of
technological advanced products and requirement of connectivity across the
globe.
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