Market Overview:
The global mechanical keyboard switches market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for gaming keyboards and laptops, and the growing trend of using mechanical keyboards for programming and typing applications. In terms of type, the keyclick segment is expected to lead the global mechanical keyboard switches market during the forecast period, followed by linear action, softcontact, alternate action or ergonamic, and others segments.
Product Definition:
A mechanical keyboard switch is a type of keyboard switch that is activated when it is depressed. Mechanical keyboard switches are often considered to be more durable and provide a better tactile feedback than other types of keyboard switches.
Keyclick:
Keyclicks are the sound produced when a key is pressed down. The number of keyclicks per second is an important factor in selecting a keyboard for any given application. Mechanical keyboards make use of mechanical switches, which produce lower noise than rubber domes but have more actuation force behind them; this makes them suitable for gaming applications while reducing the noise generated by them significantly.
Linear Action:
Linear action is a type of mechanical motion. It's the movement of a linear mechanism or linear actuator to produce repeated movements. In keyboards, it is used in scissor switches and rubber domes where the keypress generates an electrical signal that travels along a wire to operate the mechanism that raises or lowers the metal armature on which you press your keys.
Keyboards with scissor switches use Linear Action Switches (LAS) for moving the metal arms.
Application Insights:
Keyboard switches are used in various applications including gaming, typing, programming and others. The other application segment includes the automotive industry and other industries that require physical keyboards such as data entry or payrolls. In 2017, the gaming segment dominated the market with a share of over 60% in terms of revenue. This is attributed to the growing popularity of online games that require fast reaction times and precise hand movements for WASD keys or arrow keys. Mechanical keyboard switches allow gamers to press only those buttons required for better control while playing games thereby reducing button pressing errors during gameplay which may lead to an improvement in one's game play skills resulting in increased sales across all channels thus contributing towards overall market growth from 2018 to 2030.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017, owing to the presence of a large number of mechanical keyboard users. The region is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. Increasing demand for gaming and typing keyboards has been driving regional growth. Furthermore, growing popularity of eSports and strong presence of Microsoft Corporation in North America are some other factors contributing toward industry growth.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to be one of the fastest-growing regions over the forecast period owing to increasing penetration rates for mechanical keyboards coupled with rising purchasing power parity (PPP) among developing countries such as China and India. Moreover, increasing awareness regarding technology adoption among individuals from middle-income age groups will drive regional demand further on account rising disposable income levels associated with urbanization processes in emerging economies including China, Indonesia, South Korea & India amongst others).
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for gaming peripherals
- Rising popularity of esports
- Growing number of tech-savvy millennials
- Proliferation of mobile devices and laptops
- Technological advancements in keyboard switches
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Research Report
By Type
Keyclick, Linear Action, SoftContact, Alternate Action or Ergonamic, Others
By Application
Gaming, Typing, Programming, Others
By Companies
Cherry, Logitech, Kailh, NovelKeys, Content, GATERON, A4tech, EpicGear, Greetech, OUTEMU, Cherry
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
152
Number of Tables & Figures
107
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Report Segments:
The global Mechanical Keyboard Switches market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Keyclick, Linear Action, SoftContact, Alternate Action or Ergonamic, Others
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
Gaming, Typing, Programming, Others
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:
- Cherry
- Logitech
- Kailh
- NovelKeys
- Content
- GATERON
- A4tech
- EpicGear
- Greetech
- OUTEMU
- Cherry
Highlights of The Mechanical Keyboard Switches 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:
- Keyclick
- Linear Action
- SoftContact
- Alternate Action or Ergonamic
- Others
- By Application:
- Gaming
- Typing
- Programming
- Others
- 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 Mechanical Keyboard Switches 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
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
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?
Mechanical keyboard switches are the key component of a mechanical keyboard. They are what make the keys click when you press them.
Some of the major players in the mechanical keyboard switches market are Cherry, Logitech, Kailh, NovelKeys, Content, GATERON, A4tech, EpicGear, Greetech, OUTEMU, Cherry.
The mechanical keyboard switches market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Keyclick
5.2.2 Linear Action
5.2.3 SoftContact
5.2.4 Alternate Action or Ergonamic
5.2.5 Others
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Gaming
6.2.2 Typing
6.2.3 Programming
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Mechanical Keyboard Switches Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Keyclick
9.6.2 Linear Action
9.6.3 SoftContact
9.6.4 Alternate Action or Ergonamic
9.6.5 Others
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Gaming
9.10.2 Typing
9.10.3 Programming
9.10.4 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Mechanical Keyboard Switches Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Keyclick
10.6.2 Linear Action
10.6.3 SoftContact
10.6.4 Alternate Action or Ergonamic
10.6.5 Others
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Gaming
10.10.2 Typing
10.10.3 Programming
10.10.4 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Mechanical Keyboard Switches Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Keyclick
11.6.2 Linear Action
11.6.3 SoftContact
11.6.4 Alternate Action or Ergonamic
11.6.5 Others
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Gaming
11.10.2 Typing
11.10.3 Programming
11.10.4 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Mechanical Keyboard Switches Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Keyclick
12.6.2 Linear Action
12.6.3 SoftContact
12.6.4 Alternate Action or Ergonamic
12.6.5 Others
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Gaming
12.10.2 Typing
12.10.3 Programming
12.10.4 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Mechanical Keyboard Switches Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size 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 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Keyclick
13.6.2 Linear Action
13.6.3 SoftContact
13.6.4 Alternate Action or Ergonamic
13.6.5 Others
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Gaming
13.10.2 Typing
13.10.3 Programming
13.10.4 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Mechanical Keyboard Switches Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Cherry
14.3.2 Logitech
14.3.3 Kailh
14.3.4 NovelKeys
14.3.5 Content
14.3.6 GATERON
14.3.7 A4tech
14.3.8 EpicGear
14.3.9 Greetech
14.3.10 OUTEMU
14.3.11 Cherry
