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Global Rugged Phones Market: Analysis By Type (Smartphones and Featured Phones), By Screen Size (Below 5 Inch, 5 Inch to 6 Inch and Above 6 Inch), By End User (Industrial, Government Commercial, Military & Defense, and Consumer), By Region Size and Trends with Impact of COVID-19 and Forecast up to 2029

January 2024 | 157 pages | ID: G77EE6307A95EN
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The global rugged phones market was valued at US$3.13 trillion in 2023. The market value is expected to reach US$4.97 trillion by 2029. A rugged phone is a phone specifically designed to withstand harsh environments, extreme conditions and rough use. They can handle drops, shocks, water, dust, and extreme temperatures. These phones typically feature a durable design, shock-resistant casing, dust and water-resistant seals, and a large battery that lasts several days, sometimes even weeks. These phones are commonly used by outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, and people working in heavy industries such as construction, mining, and other similar areas where normal mobile phones do not survive for long.

Looking ahead, the rugged phones market is expected to continue its growth trajectory for several reasons. The increasing adoption of digital technologies such as automation which requires interaction with smart devices. As more and more industries take on digital transformation, the use of rugged phones for various industrial end-users is increasing. Additionally, continued innovation in rugged phones, including the incorporation of technologies like Artificial Intelligence and the adaptation to evolving market trends such as Internet of Things (IoT), positions the rugged phones market for ongoing growth. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approx. 8.3% during the forecasted period of 2024-2029.

Market Segmentation Analysis:

By Type: The report provides the bifurcation of the global rugged phones market into two types: Smartphones and Featured Phones. The Smartphones segment held the highest share of the market. Rugged smartphones are reinforced smartphones designed to withstand all climatic conditions and are sealed with a rugged case to protect against shock, dust, water and other conditions. They are built with high-performance and durable materials, which can operate efficiently even after a heavy fall or exposure to water, dust, or mud. Such phones are used by military personnel in extreme environments such as snow-clad mountains and desert areas where there is little chance of receiving an incoming call due to poor network connectivity. Therefore, these phones are in great demand in the military and defence sector, gaming sector, etc.

By Screen Size: The global rugged phones market has been further analyzed based on the screen size: Below 5 Inch, 5 Inch to 6 Inch and Above 6 Inch. The 5 inch to 6-inch segment held the highest share in the market as the investment in 5 inch to 6-inch rugged phones is growing due to the increasing need for durable smartphones in sectors like the military, law enforcement, oil and gas extraction rigs, and many other markets where the environment is demanding. Additionally, the market is growing as a result of the incorporation of cutting-edge technology including ruggedized touchscreens, longer-lasting batteries, and specialized software designed for industrial applications.

By End User: The report identifies five segments of the global rugged phones market on basis of end user: Industrial, Government Commercial, Military & Defense, and Consumer. The industrial segment held the largest share of the market in 2023. As the demand for reliability, ease of use, significant intelligence, advances in mesh networks in the industrial sector is expanding, and the penetration of robotics, process control, automation, and Industry 4.0 is booming. These factors play a vital role in boosting the adoption rate of rugged phones.

By Region: In the report, the global rugged phones market is divided into five regions: North America (The US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, Russia, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and Rest of Asia Pacific), South America and Middle East and Africa. In 2023, the North America region led the rugged phones market, propelled by presence of huge industrial sector and high investments in research and development activities related to smartphones. Boasting a diverse array of industries, including transportation, oil & gas, and healthcare, the region exhibits immense potential for rugged phone usage. Hence, the rise in the proliferation of smartphones & feature phones with rugged capabilities across industry sectors is driving the rugged phones market in North America. Looking ahead, Asia Pacific is projected to grow significantly from 2024 to 2029, propelled by increasing trend of industry & factory automation and digitalization across industries coupled with growing government expenditure in Asian countries such as China and India.

During 2024-2029, the US is forecasted to maintain its lead within North America. The US government encourages the manufacturers to expand their operations within national borders, which is fueling the expansion of the manufacturing industry, directly impacting the adoption of rugged phones in the US.

Market Dynamics:

Growth Drivers: The global rugged phones market growth is predicted to be supported by numerous growth drivers such as rise in proliferation of smartphones with rugged capabilities, growing demand from logistics & warehouse operations, expanding construction and real estate sector, extensive applications in manufacturing sector, digital transformation, and many other factors. The surging popularity of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and adventure sports has created a demand for rugged phones among outdoor enthusiasts. In outdoor scenarios, such phones provide durability, protection against extreme conditions, and long-lasting battery life to meet the demand. Outdoor sports enthusiasts benefit from rugged phones that can withstand harsh environments while providing communication, navigation, and tracking features. Thus, the demand for rugged phones has been driven by the surging popularity of adventure sports and outdoor activities, as well as the need for reliable and durable mobile devices in outdoor and remote areas.

Challenges: However, the market growth would be negatively impacted by various challenges such as inferior performance and high cost compared to consumer models and growing acceptance of consumer-grade phones over rugged phones, etc.

Trends: The market is projected to grow at a fast pace during the forecast period, due to various latest trends such as escalating 5G deployments, integration of AI technology, growth of industry 4.0, advances in healthcare technology, etc. The continued innovation in rugged phones, including the incorporation of technologies like Artificial Intelligence and the adaptation to evolving market trends such as Internet of Things (IoT), positions the rugged phones market for ongoing growth.

Impact Analysis of COVID-19 and Way Forward:

The COVID-19 pandemic had an influence on different industries around the world, resulting in travel prohibitions, global lockdown, temporary business closures as well as supply chain and manufacturing disruptions, which in turn reduced the development of telecom infrastructure activities and had an adverse impact on the sales and marketing efforts of rugged phone companies operating in the market. There was a disruption in the manufacturing capabilities of rugged phone manufacturers, especially in cases where manufacturing is based in China and other Asian countries. All these factors have impacted the revenue and growth of rugged phones market globally. The effects were severe, particularly for small to medium sized businesses operating in this industry. However, ongoing restructuring efforts taken by companies to tackle the supply chain issues and increased coordination with sales partners and suppliers helped in reducing the negative impact to some extent.

Competitive Landscape:

The global rugged phones market is extremely competitive and consists of various global and regional players. Major players in the market are increasingly focusing on expanding their market share by adopting various key development strategies including mergers and acquisitions, collaborations & strategic partnerships, as well as developing new and enhanced products in order to strengthen their product portfolios and geographical presence, while attracting new customers. The key players in the global rugged phones market are:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Zebra Technologies Corporation
Kyocera Corporation
HMD Global Oy
Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Sonim Technologies, Inc.
Blackview SA
Juniper Systems, Inc.
Bullitt Group Ltd. (Cat Phone)
Oukitel
AGM Mobile
Doogee

With these strategies rugged phone companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. For instance, in February 2023, Kyocera International Inc., added the DuraXV Extreme+ flip phone without a camera to its lineup of military-grade rugged device portfolio along with Verizon. Similarly, in September 2022, SAMSUNG launched the Galaxy XCovers6 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro in the US. The aim behind the launch of these devices is to deliver field workers and frontline workers the flexibility to use it during their tough situations.
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


2. INTRODUCTION

2.1 Rugged Phones: An Overview
  2.1.1 Definition of Rugged Phone
  2.1.2 Features of Rugged Phones
2.2 Rugged Phones Segmentation: An Overview
  2.2.1 Rugged Phones Segmentation

3. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS

3.1 Global Rugged Phones Market: An Analysis
  3.1.1 Global Rugged Phones Market: An Overview
  3.1.2 Global Rugged Phones Market by Value
  3.1.3 Global Rugged Phones Market by Type
  3.1.4 Global Rugged Phones Market by Screen Size
  3.1.5 Global Rugged Phones Market by End User
  3.1.6 Global Rugged Phones Market by Region
3.2 Global Rugged Phones Market: Type Analysis
  3.2.1 Global Rugged Phones Market by Type: An Overview
  3.2.2 Global Rugged Smartphones Market by Value
  3.2.3 Global Rugged Featured Phones Market by Value
3.3 Global Rugged Phones Market: Screen Size Analysis
  3.3.1 Global Rugged Phones Market by Screen Size: An Overview
  3.3.2 Global 5 Inch to 6 Inch Rugged Phones Market by Value
  3.3.3 Global Above 6 Inch Rugged Phones Market by Value
  3.3.4 Global Below 5 Inch Rugged Phones Market by Value
3.4 Global Rugged Phones Market: End User Analysis
  3.4.1 Global Rugged Phones Market by End User: An Overview
  3.4.2 Global Industrial Rugged Phones Market by Value
  3.4.3 Global Commercial Rugged Phones Market by Value
  3.4.4 Global Consumer Rugged Phones Market by Value
  3.4.5 Global Military & Defense Rugged Phones Market by Value
  3.4.6 Global Government Rugged Phones Market by Value

4. REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS

4.1 North America Rugged Phones Market: An Analysis
  4.1.1 North America Rugged Phones Market: An Overview
  4.1.2 North America Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.1.3 North America Rugged Phones Market by Region
  4.1.4 The US Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.1.5 Canada Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.1.6 Mexico Rugged Phones Market by Value
4.2 Europe Rugged Phones Market: An Analysis
  4.2.1 Europe Rugged Phones Market: An Overview
  4.2.2 Europe Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.2.3 Europe Rugged Phones Market by Region
  4.2.4 The UK Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.2.5 Germany Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.2.6 Russia Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.2.7 France Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.2.8 Italy Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.2.9 Rest of Europe Rugged Phones Market by Value
4.3 Asia Pacific Rugged Phones Market: An Analysis
  4.3.1 Asia Pacific Rugged Phones Market: An Overview
  4.3.2 Asia Pacific Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.3.3 Asia Pacific Rugged Phones Market by Region
  4.3.4 China Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.3.5 Japan Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.3.6 South Korea Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.3.7 India Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.3.8 Australia Rugged Phones Market by Value
  4.3.9 Rest of Asia Pacific Rugged Phones Market by Value
4.4 South America Rugged Phones Market: An Analysis
  4.4.1 South America Rugged Phones Market: An Overview
  4.4.2 South America Rugged Phones Market by Value
4.5 Middle East & Africa Rugged Phones Market: An Analysis
  4.5.1 Middle East & Africa Rugged Phones Market: An Overview
  4.5.2 Middle East & Africa Rugged Phones Market by Value

5. IMPACT OF COVID-19

5.1 Impact of COVID-19 on Rugged Phones Market
5.2 Post COVID-19 Impact on Rugged Phones Market

6. MARKET DYNAMICS

6.1 Growth Drivers
  6.1.1 Rise in Proliferation of Smartphones with Rugged Capabilities
  6.1.2 Growing Demand from Logistics & Warehouse Operations
  6.1.3 Expanding Construction and Real Estate Sector
  6.1.4 Extensive Applications in Manufacturing Sector
  6.1.5 Surging Popularity of Adventure Sports & Outdoor Activities
  6.1.6 Digital Transformation
6.2 Challenges
  6.2.1 Inferior Performance and High Cost Compared to Consumer Models
  6.2.2 Growing Acceptance of Consumer-Grade Phones Over Rugged Phones
6.3 Market Trends
  6.3.1 Escalating 5G Deployments
  6.3.2 Integration of Artificial Intelligence
  6.3.3 Rise of Internet Of Things (IoT)
  6.3.4 Intensifying Requirement in Oil & Gas Industry
  6.3.5 Growth of Industry 4.0
  6.3.6 Surging Demand for Fit-For-Purpose Products
  6.3.7 Advances in Healthcare Technology

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

7.1 Global Rugged Phones Market: Competitive Landscape
7.2 Global Rugged Phones Players by Market Share

8. COMPANY PROFILES

8.1 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
  8.1.1 Business Overview
  8.1.2 Operating Segments
  8.1.3 Business Strategy
8.2 Zebra Technologies Corporation
  8.2.1 Business Overview
  8.2.2 Operating Segments
  8.2.3 Business Strategy
8.3 Kyocera Corporation
  8.3.1 Business Overview
  8.3.2 Operating Segments
  8.3.3 Business Strategy
8.4 HMD Global Oy
  8.4.1 Business Overview
  8.4.2 Operating Segments
  8.4.3 Business Strategy
8.5 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  8.5.1 Business Overview
  8.5.2 Operating Segments
  8.5.3 Business Strategy
8.6 Sonim Technologies, Inc.
  8.6.1 Business Overview
  8.6.2 Operating Regions
  8.6.3 Business Strategy
8.7 Blackview SA
  8.7.1 Business Overview
  8.7.2 Business Strategy
8.8 Juniper Systems, Inc.
  8.8.1 Business Overview
  8.8.2 Business Strategy
8.9 Bullitt Group Ltd. (Cat Phone)
  8.9.1 Business Overview
  8.9.2 Business Strategy
8.10 Oukitel
  8.10.1 Business Overview
  8.10.2 Business Strategy
8.11 AGM Mobile
  8.11.1 Business Overview
  8.11.2 Business Strategy
8.12 Doogee
  8.12.1 Business Overview
  8.12.2 Business Strategy

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Features of Rugged Phones
Figure 2: Rugged Phones Segmentation
Figure 3: Global Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Billion)
Figure 4: Global Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 5: Global Rugged Phones Market by Type; 2023 (Percentage, %)
Figure 6: Global Rugged Phones Market by Screen Size; 2023 (Percentage, %)
Figure 7: Global Rugged Phones Market by End User; 2023 (Percentage, %)
Figure 8: Global Rugged Phones Market by Region; 2023 (Percentage, %)
Figure 9: Global Rugged Smartphones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Billion)
Figure 10: Global Rugged Smartphones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 11: Global Featured Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Billion)
Figure 12: Global Featured Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 13: Global 5 Inch to 6 Inch Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Billion)
Figure 14: Global 5 Inch to 6 Inch Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 15: Global Above 6 Inch Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 16: Global Above 6 Inch Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 17: Global Below 5 Inch Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 18: Global Below 5 Inch Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 19: Global Industrial Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 20: Global Industrial Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 21: Global Commercial Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 22: Global Commercial Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 23: Global Consumer Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 24: Global Consumer Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 25: Global Military & Defense Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 26: Global Military & Defense Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 27: Global Government Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 28: Global Government Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 29: North America Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Billion)
Figure 30: North America Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 31: North America Rugged Phones Market by Region; 2023 (Percentage, %)
Figure 32: The US Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 33: The US Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 34: Canada Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 35: Canada Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 36: Mexico Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 37: Mexico Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 38: Europe Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Billion)
Figure 39: Europe Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 40: Europe Rugged Phones Market by Region; 2023 (Percentage, %)
Figure 41: The UK Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 42: The UK Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 43: Germany Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 44: Germany Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 45: Russia Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 46: Russia Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 47: France Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 48: France Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 49: Italy Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 50: Italy Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 51: Rest of Europe Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 52: Rest of Europe Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 53: Asia Pacific Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 54: Asia Pacific Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Billion)
Figure 55: Asia Pacific Rugged Phones Market by Region; 2023 (Percentage, %)
Figure 56: China Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 57: China Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 58: Japan Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 59: Japan Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 60: South Korea Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 61: South Korea Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 62: India Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 63: India Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 64: Australia Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 65: Australia Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 66: Rest of Asia Pacific Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 67: Rest of Asia Pacific Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 68: South America Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 69: South America Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 70: Middle East & Africa Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2019-2023 (US$ Million)
Figure 71: Middle East & Africa Rugged Phones Market by Value; 2024-2029 (US$ Million)
Figure 72: Global Number of Smartphone Users; 2018-2023 (Billion)
Figure 73: Global Logistics Industry; 2020–2023 (US$ Trillion)
Figure 74: Global Construction Market Size; 2020–2030 (US$ Trillion)
Figure 75: Global 5G Mobile Subscription; 2023–2028 (Billion)
Figure 76: Global AI Revenue; 2023-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 77: Global Active IoT Connections (Installed Base); 2020-2027 (Billion)
Figure 78: Global Rugged Phones Players by Market Share; 2023 (Percentage, %)
Figure 79: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Net Revenue by Segments; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 80: Zebra Technologies Corporation Net Sales by Segment; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 81: Kyocera Corporation Sales Revenue by Segments; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 82: HMD Global Oy Turnover by Segment; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 83: Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Sales by Business Division; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 84: Sonim Technologies, Inc. Revenue by Region; 2022 (Percentage, %)


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