Digital Compass Market by Application Areas (Industrial, Personal, Construction, Transportation, and Military), Verticals (Suppliers, Component Manufacturers, and Integrators & End-users), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2021 – 2028
The global digital compass market size is anticipated to grow significantly during the forecast period, 2021-2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the growing demand for digital compass technology and its wide adoption in various handheld smart devices such as smartphones, tablets, watches, and other electronic devices.
Digital compasses are tools primarily designed and used for the determination of geographic direction or navigation. These tools were initially introduced by sailors and sea travelers for direction guidance. The navigators of their respective ships used the concept of magnetic poles along with the alignment of stars and wind direction to determine their current location and destination direction.
The magnetic needles are free to pivot according to the earth’s magnetic field and this alignment was studied by the navigators to travel at sea. The same concept is now widely adopted in the latest smart devices where magnetic fields are now replaced by electric signals emitted from the devices.
Majority of smart electronic devices are equipped with navigational features as a basic component. Electronic compasses also enhance the position of the global positioning system or the GPS of every device. This makes the electronic compasses extremely useful in applications based on location.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Rising deployment of new technology and innovations like the Long Term Evolution (LTE) and the Long Term Evolution Advanced (LTE-A) to improve location-based tracking present a key driver to the digital compass market.
- Introduction of new applications like the “View” for smartphones improves convenience and ease to use for the customers while using their smart devices in term of location tracking. This application utilizes both the camera and the compass of the device and allows retrieving relevant information that are available for the user in their immediate surroundings. These applications also act as a driver for the digital compass market growth.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the manufacturing units across industries and impacted a sharp decline in the digital compass market. This is expected to hamper the market growth. However, the market started to recover gradually due to reopening of the manufacturing units with the permission from the concerned government agencies.
- Lack of awareness for the use of the compass and inaccessibility to smart devices from the elderly population pose a challenge that can hamper the market growth.
Scope of Digital Compass Market Report
The report on the global digital compass market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attribute |
Details |
Report Title |
Digital Compass Market – Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast |
Base Year |
2020 |
Historic Data |
2018-2019 |
Forecast Period |
2021-2028 |
Segmentation |
Application Areas (Industrial, Personal, Construction, Transportation, and Military) and Verticals (Suppliers, Component Manufacturers, and Integrators & End-users) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Trends and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
ST Microelectronics; Robert Bosch; Texas Instruments; Asahi Kasei Microdevices; Bell Automotive Products; Baolab Microsystems; Garmin; Honeywell International; Sparton Corporation; BARIGO Barometerfabrik GmbH; Aichi Steel Corporation; RoboSail Systems; Kusaba Engineers; KVH Industries; Silva Sweden; Ocean Server Technology; and PNI Sensors |
Digital Compass Market Segment Insights
Personal application segment is expected to represent a key market share
On the basis of application areas, the global digital compass market is divided into industrial, personal, construction, transportation, and military. The personal segment is expected to represent a key market share during the forecast period, 2021-2028 owing to the wide adoption of the electronic devices available for them.
On the other hand, the transportation segment is expected to exhibit a high CAGR during this forecast period. Digital compass is widely adopted for marine transportation and is a key component of devices used for various transportation services. This is projected to boost the segment growth in the coming years.
Component manufacturers segment to account for a large share
On the basis of verticals, the market is divided into suppliers, component manufacturers, and integrators & end-users. The component manufacturers segment is projected to account for a large market share during the forecast period owing to the availability of strong supply chain of components.
Some of the key suppliers of raw materials and components of the products include Applied Materials, Praxair, ASML Corporation, MEMS Star, SCHOOT, and SUSS MicroTec. Component manufacturers produce various components required for the products using the resources. Some of the component manufacturers include Canon, Atmel, Honeywell, Toshiba, Qualcomm, Philips, and Bosch.
On the other hand, the integrators & end-users segment is expected to grow significantly in the coming years owing to wide availability of integrated components with navigation devices such as the GPS. Some key integrators & end-users are Apple, Sony, BAE Systems, Garmin, Seagate, Panasonic, Mitsubishi Precision, and Siemens.
Due to the pandemic, many companies have decided to expand their manufacturing hub outside China and find new locations to begin their manufacturing processes. India emerges as one of the most attractive countries because of the presence of high youth population and skilled labors. According to a source, 75% of India’s population would represent the youth and working age by 2028.
Asia Pacific to register a high CAGR
In terms of regions, the global digital compass market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit a substantial CAGR by registering a high CAGR in the digital compass market. Major economies including India, China, and South Korea have emerged key destinations for the establishment of the manufacturing units from industries especially the electronic sector.
Rising use of mobile networks and smart devices, which are equipped with the GPS and other navigational devices, among a large portion of the population in the region act as key driving factors for the regional market expansion. Favorable policies from governments of these countries present key opportunities that offer various benefits of GPS and digital compasses manufacturers.
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Digital Compass 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. Digital Compass Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Digital Compass Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Digital Compass Market Forecast
4.5.1. Digital Compass Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Digital Compass Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Digital Compass Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Digital Compass Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
5.3. Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
5.3.1. Industrial
5.3.2. Personal
5.3.3. Construction
5.3.4. Transportation
5.3.5. Military
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Applications
6. Global Digital Compass Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
6.3. Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
6.3.1. North America
6.3.2. Latin America
6.3.3. Europe
6.3.4. Asia Pacific
6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
6.6. Global Digital Compass Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Digital Compass Market Analysis and Forecast
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
7.2. North America Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
7.2.1. U.S.
7.2.2. Canada
7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
7.4. North America Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
7.4.1. Industrial
7.4.2. Personal
7.4.3. Construction
7.4.4. Transportation
7.4.5. Military
7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
7.7.1. By Country
7.7.2. By Product Type
7.7.3. By Application
7.8. North America Digital Compass Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Digital Compass Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
8.2. Latin America Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. Brazil
8.2.2. Mexico
8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. Latin America Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
8.4.1. Industrial
8.4.2. Personal
8.4.3. Construction
8.4.4. Transportation
8.4.5. Military
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.7.1. By Country
8.7.2. By Product Type
8.7.3. By Application
8.8. Latin America Digital Compass Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Digital Compass 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
9.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Europe Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Germany
9.2.2. France
9.2.3. Italy
9.2.4. U.K.
9.2.5. Spain
9.2.6. Russia
9.2.7. Rest of Europe
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Europe Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
9.4.1. Industrial
9.4.2. Personal
9.4.3. Construction
9.4.4. Transportation
9.4.5. Military
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.7.1. By Country
9.7.2. By Product Type
9.7.3. By Application
9.8. Europe Digital Compass Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Digital Compass 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. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Asia Pacific Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. China
10.2.2. Japan
10.2.3. South Korea
10.2.4. India
10.2.5. Australia
10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Asia Pacific Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
10.4.1. Industrial
10.4.2. Personal
10.4.3. Construction
10.4.4. Transportation
10.4.5. Military
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.7.1. By Country
10.7.2. By Product Type
10.7.3. By Application
10.8. Asia Pacific Digital Compass Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Digital Compass 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. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Middle East & Africa Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
11.2.2. South Africa
11.2.3. UAE
11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Middle East & Africa Digital Compass Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
11.4.1. Industrial
11.4.2. Personal
11.4.3. Construction
11.4.4. Transportation
11.4.5. Military
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.7.1. By Country
11.7.2. By Product Type
11.7.3. By Application
11.8. Middle East & Africa Digital Compass Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
12.1. Global Digital Compass Market: Market Share Analysis
12.2. Digital Compass Distributors and Customers
12.3. Digital Compass Market: Competitive Dashboard
12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
12.4.1. ST Microelectronics
12.4.2. Robert Bosch
12.4.3. Texas Instruments
12.4.4. Asahi Kasei Microdevices
12.4.5. Bell Automotive Products
12.4.6. Baolab Microsystems
12.4.7. Garmin
12.4.8. Honeywell International
12.4.9. Sparton Corporation
12.4.10. BARIGO Barometerfabrik GmbH