Report Description
The global touch screen technology market size is anticipated to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, 2021-2028. The growth of the market is attributed to growing use of smartphones globally.
A touch screen is an electronic visual display that a user can operate with one or multiple fingers by touching the screen. In comparison to a mouse, a touchscreen enables for considerably more immediate interaction with what is presented. Touchscreens are very common on smart phones, tablet computers, and other mobile devices. These screens are increasingly being used on desktop computers and regular laptop, allowing users to use both touches along with more traditional methods of input.
The COVID-19 outbreak has brought negative impact on the market. Due to the lockdown imposed by governments globally, manufacturers of touchscreen display faced supply chain disruptions, which is likely to hamper the touch screen technology market growth. The market is expected to recover soon as several industries resumed their operation owing to subsiding the COVID cases gradually worldwide.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Increasing smartphone and tablet production worldwide is one of the key factors driving the market growth.
- Rapid adoption of technologically advanced, attractive, and energy-efficient display is expected to boost the market growth in the coming years.
- Rising demand of portable electronics and other smart wearable devices is anticipated to fuel the market expansion during the forecast period.
- Increasing cost of production and heavy competition presents a major challenge. This is anticipated to hamper the market growth in the projected period.
- Introduction of touch screen technology in gaming industry is projected to create significant growth opportunities for the market in the near future.
Scope of the Report
The report on the global touch screen technology market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Touch Screen Technology Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Technology (Infrared, Resistive, Capacitive, and Surface Acoustic Wave) and Applications (Tablets, Smartphones, and Consumer Electronics)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Microsoft Corp.; Samsung Electronics; Atmel Corp.; 3M Co.; Wintek Corp.; Synaptics; Corning Inc.; Displax Interactive Systems; Fujitsu Ltd.; LG Display; and Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
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Market Segment Insights
Capacitive segment to grow at a rapid pace
Based on technology, the global touch screen technology market is divided into infrared, resistive, capacitive, and surface acoustic wave. The capacitive segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to the benefits it offers, such as less touch pressure, multi-touch functionality, and extreme durability. However, the resistive segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market in the coming years due to the minimal production cost and flexibility in terms of touch capabilities.
Rising demand to drive smartphones segment
On the basis of applications, the market is segregated into tablets, smartphones, and consumer electronics. The smartphones segment is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR during the forecast period attributed to rising demand of smartphones globally. On the other hand, the consumer electronics segment is anticipated to account for a major market share during the forecast period due to introductions of smart devices enabled with touch screen technology.
North America to constitute a key market share
In terms of regions, the global touch screen technology market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to constitute a key share of the market during the projected period owing to wide use of technology along with growing demand for portable, wearable equipment and superior picture quality across the region. However, the market of Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period attributed to the increasing usage of smartphone devices in the region.
Segments
Segments Covered in the Report
The global touch screen technology market has been segmented on the basis of
Technology
- Infrared
- Resistive
- Capacitive
- Surface Acoustic Wave
Applications
- Tablets
- Smartphones
- Consumer Electronics
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Microsoft Corp.
- Samsung Electronics
- Atmel Corp.
- 3M Co.
- Wintek Corp.
- Synaptics
- Corning Inc.
- Displax Interactive Systems
- Fujitsu Ltd.
- LG Display
- Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the global touch screen technology market are Microsoft Corp.; Samsung Electronics; Atmel Corp.; 3M Co.; Wintek Corp.; Synaptics; Corning Inc.; Displax Interactive Systems; Fujitsu Ltd.; LG Display; and Cypress Semiconductor Corp. As part of their efforts to expand their client base and acquire a competitive advantage over competitors, manufacturers operating in the market have adopted various strategic initiatives, such as partnerships, collaborations, and mergers & acquisitions. Moreover, companies are focusing on investment in R&D for development and launching of new products to maintain their competitive positions in the market.

Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Touch Screen Technology 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. Touch Screen Technology Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Touch Screen Technology Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Touch Screen Technology Market Forecast
4.5.1. Touch Screen Technology Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Touch Screen Technology Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Touch Screen Technology Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Touch Screen Technology 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. Touch Screen Technology Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
5.3.1. Tablets
Smartphones
Consumer Electronics
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Applications
6. Global Touch Screen Technology 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. Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
7.4.1. Tablets
Smartphones
Consumer Electronics
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 Touch Screen Technology Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
8.4.1. Tablets
Smartphones
Consumer Electronics
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 Touch Screen Technology Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
9.4.1. Tablets
Smartphones
Consumer Electronics
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 Touch Screen Technology Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
10.4.1. Tablets
Smartphones
Consumer Electronics
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 Touch Screen Technology Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology 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 Touch Screen Technology Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
11.4.1. Tablets
Smartphones
Consumer Electronics
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 Touch Screen Technology Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
12.1. Global Touch Screen Technology Market: Market Share Analysis
12.2. Touch Screen Technology Distributors and Customers
12.3. Touch Screen Technology Market: Competitive Dashboard
12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
12.4.1. Microsoft Corp.
Samsung Electronics
Atmel Corp.
3M Co.
Wintek Corp.
Synaptics