Market Overview:
The global waterproof and rugged smartphones market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.8% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for waterproof and rugged smartphones from various end-use applications, such as outdoor work and outdoor sports. In addition, the growing adoption of smartphones in emerging economies is also contributing to the growth of this market. On the basis of type, ordinary smartphones accounted for a major share of the global waterproof and rugged smartphone market in 2017. However, professional smartphones are expected to witness higher growth during the forecast period owing to their enhanced features and capabilities that make them suitable for use in challenging environments. On the basis of application, outdoor work held a major share ofthe global waterproof and rugged smartphone market in 2017. This can be attributedto th egrowing demand for these devicesfrom construction workersand field engineers who need reliable devices that can withstand harsh environmental conditions .
Product Definition:
A waterproof or rugged smartphone is a phone that is designed to be resistant to water and dust, and can withstand rough treatment. Such phones are typically more expensive than regular smartphones, but offer enhanced protection against accidental damage.
Ordinary Smartphone:
An ordinary smartphone is a mobile phone with the features that are considered to be basic and standard. It has been defined as a mobile device without any extraordinary or remarkable features. In other words, an ordinary smartphone is a regular consumer electronic device, which can be used for communication as well as entertainment purposes with no special advantages or disadvantages.
Professional Smartphone:
Professional smartphone is a device that is primarily used by professionals for communication, entertainment, and other purposes. The global professional smartphone market size was valued at USD 71.65 billion in 2018 and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% from 2019 to 2025. The increasing penetration of internet services coupled with the rising adoption of smartphones among professionals for business purpose has fueled the demand for professional smartphones over the past few years.
Application Insights:
The outdoor work application segment dominated the global waterproof and rugged smartphones market in 2017. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increasing demand for advanced technology products by construction workers, electricians, plumbers, etc. Furthermore, waterproofing phones has become a trend among these professionals as they are highly dependent on their devices during their jobs. For instance, an electrician needs to have a smartphone with good battery life and strong signal reception so as to avoid communication failures while working at height or in areas where there is no network coverage.
The outdoor sport application segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to rising participation levels in extreme sports such as surfing and skiing across various regions of the world including North America and Europe. Moreover, consumers prefer using water-resistant smartphones due to increased spending on fitness apps that track athletes performance which further boosts product demand in this segment annually worth USD 1 billion+.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market over the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to increasing disposable income, high smartphone penetration, and government initiatives for building smart cities. For instance, in India, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed a Smart City Vision with an aim to make Indian cities technologically advanced and innovative by 2020.
Europe is anticipated to witness steady growth over the next eight years owing to rising demand for waterproof smartphones from countries such as Norway and Denmark that are characterized by long winters. Europe was followed by North America which accounted for more than 30% of global revenue share in 2017 due to increased sales of premium smartphones in U.S.
North America region includes U.S.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for smartphones in the rugged and waterproof category from consumers who lead active lifestyles, or work in environments where their phone could be exposed to water or dust.
- The increasing trend of using smartphones as a personal assistant in the workplace, as well as for outdoor activities and recreation.
- The growing market for wearable technology, which is expected to fuel demand for more rugged and waterproof smartphones that can be worn without fear of damage.
- Advances in smartphone technology that make them more resistant to water and dust infiltration, such as better seals and gaskets around ports and buttons, along with stronger glass screens that are less prone to scratches and cracks. 5) Growing awareness among consumers about the importance of protecting their investment in a smartphone by investing in a model that offers increased protection against accidental damage
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Research Report
By Type
Ordinary Smartphone, Professional Smartphone
By Application
Outdoor Work, Outdoor Sport
By Companies
SONY, CROSSCALL, Idea Technology Limited, THURAYA, Sonimtech, Motorola, Huadoobright, ShenZhen Xin Kingbrand Technology, Caterpillar, GreenOrange, THE GEMRY COMMUNICATIONS, JEASUNG, SealsTechnologies Ltd, Tlcentury, Conquest Knight XV, SHENZHEN VEBCLUB, BeiJing Mfox
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
234
Number of Tables & Figures
164
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Report Segments:
The global Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Ordinary Smartphone, Professional Smartphone
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Outdoor Work, Outdoor Sport
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- SONY
- CROSSCALL
- Idea Technology Limited
- THURAYA
- Sonimtech
- Motorola
- Huadoobright
- ShenZhen Xin Kingbrand Technology
- Caterpillar
- GreenOrange
- THE GEMRY COMMUNICATIONS
- JEASUNG
- SealsTechnologies Ltd
- Tlcentury
- Conquest Knight XV
- SHENZHEN VEBCLUB
- BeiJing Mfox
Highlights of The Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Ordinary Smartphone
- Professional Smartphone
- By Application:
- Outdoor Work
- Outdoor Sport
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
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The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones are smartphones that are designed to be resistant to water and dust. They may also be resistant to other elements, such as shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures.
Some of the key players operating in the waterproof and rugged smartphones market are SONY, CROSSCALL, Idea Technology Limited, THURAYA, Sonimtech, Motorola, Huadoobright, ShenZhen Xin Kingbrand Technology, Caterpillar, GreenOrange, THE GEMRY COMMUNICATIONS, JEASUNG, SealsTechnologies Ltd, Tlcentury, Conquest Knight XV, SHENZHEN VEBCLUB, BeiJing Mfox.
The waterproof and rugged smartphones market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%.
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Forecast
4.5.1. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size (000 Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
5.3. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
5.3.1. Ordinary Smartphone
5.3.2. Professional Smartphone
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type
6. Global Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
6.3. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
6.3.1. Outdoor Work
6.3.2. Outdoor Sport
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application
7. Global Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
7.3. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel
7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
7.3.2. Aftermarket
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel
8. Global Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
8.1. Market Trends
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
8.3. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Europe
8.3.4. Asia Pacific
8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
8.6. Global Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. North America Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.2. North America Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. North America Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
9.4.1. Outdoor Work
9.4.2. Outdoor Sport
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
9.7. North America Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
9.7.1. Ordinary Smartphone
9.7.2. Professional Smartphone
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.10.4. By Sales Channel
9.11. North America Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Latin America Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Latin America Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Latin America Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
10.4.1. Outdoor Work
10.4.2. Outdoor Sport
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
10.7. Latin America Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
10.7.1. Ordinary Smartphone
10.7.2. Professional Smartphone
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.10.4. By Sales Channel
10.11. Latin America Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Europe Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Europe Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. France
11.2.3. Italy
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Russia
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Europe Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
11.4.1. Outdoor Work
11.4.2. Outdoor Sport
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
11.7. Europe Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
11.7.1. Ordinary Smartphone
11.7.2. Professional Smartphone
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.10.4. By Sales Channel
11.11. Europe Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Demand Share, 2019-2026
12. Asia Pacific Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Asia Pacific Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. Japan
12.2.3. South Korea
12.2.4. India
12.2.5. Australia
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Asia Pacific Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
12.4.1. Outdoor Work
12.4.2. Outdoor Sport
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
12.7. Asia Pacific Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
12.7.1. Ordinary Smartphone
12.7.2. Professional Smartphone
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.10.4. By Sales Channel
12.11. Asia Pacific Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Demand Share, 2019-2026
13. Middle East & Africa Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
13.2. Middle East & Africa Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
13.2.2. South Africa
13.2.3. UAE
13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.4. Middle East & Africa Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
13.4.1. Outdoor Work
13.4.2. Outdoor Sport
13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
13.7. Middle East & Africa Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
13.7.1. Ordinary Smartphone
13.7.2. Professional Smartphone
13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
13.10.1. By Country
13.10.2. By Product Type
13.10.3. By Application
13.10.4. By Sales Channel
13.11. Middle East & Africa Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Demand Share, 2019-2026
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Global Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market: Market Share Analysis
14.2. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Distributors and Customers
14.3. Waterproof and Rugged Smartphones Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.4. Company Profiles (Details Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.4.1. SONY
14.4.1.1. Overview
14.4.1.2. Financials
14.4.1.3. Developments
14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.2. CROSSCALL
14.4.2.1. Overview
14.4.2.2. Financials
14.4.2.3. Developments
14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.3. Idea Technology Limited
14.4.3.1. Overview
14.4.3.2. Financials
14.4.3.3. Developments
14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.4. THURAYA
14.4.4.1. Overview
14.4.4.2. Financials
14.4.4.3. Developments
14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.5. Sonimtech
14.4.5.1. Overview
14.4.5.2. Financials
14.4.5.3. Developments
14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.6. Motorola
14.4.6.1. Overview
14.4.6.2. Financials
14.4.6.3. Developments
14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.7. Huadoobright
14.4.7.1. Overview
14.4.7.2. Financials
14.4.7.3. Developments
14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.8. ShenZhen Xin Kingbrand Technology
14.4.8.1. Overview
14.4.8.2. Financials
14.4.8.3. Developments
14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.9. Caterpillar
14.4.9.1. Overview
14.4.9.2. Financials
14.4.9.3. Developments
14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.10. GreenOrange
14.4.10.1. Overview
14.4.10.2. Financials
14.4.10.3. Developments
14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.11. THE GEMRY COMMUNICATIONS
14.4.11.1. Overview
14.4.11.2. Financials
14.4.11.3. Developments
14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.12. JEASUNG
14.4.12.1. Overview
14.4.12.2. Financials
14.4.12.3. Developments
14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.13. SealsTechnologies Ltd
14.4.13.1. Overview
14.4.13.2. Financials
14.4.13.3. Developments
14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.14. Tlcentury
14.4.14.1. Overview
14.4.14.2. Financials
14.4.14.3. Developments
14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.15. Conquest Knight XV
14.4.15.1. Overview
14.4.15.2. Financials
14.4.15.3. Developments
14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.16. SHENZHEN VEBCLUB
14.4.16.1. Overview
14.4.16.2. Financials
14.4.16.3. Developments
14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.17. BeiJing Mfox
14.4.17.1. Overview
14.4.17.2. Financials
14.4.17.3. Developments
14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.18. COMPANY 18
14.4.18.1. Overview
14.4.18.2. Financials
14.4.18.3. Developments
14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.19. COMPANY 19
14.4.19.1. Overview
14.4.19.2. Financials
14.4.19.3. Developments
14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.20. COMPANY 20
14.4.20.1. Overview
14.4.20.2. Financials
14.4.20.3. Developments
14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook
