The increasing application of mobile phones and the expansion of 5G technology to ease operations and help in the smoother functioning of these devices are expected to have a significant impact on mobile phone accessories market. According to a study by Future Market Insights (FMI), the market will surpass US$ 86.80 Bn by 2021.
With the incorporation of IoT in households, a swift rise in the demand for mobile phone accessories has been witnessed, and this trend will continue in the near future. The emergence of 5G technology will also boost the demand for mobile phone accessories that work on augmented reality and virtual reality technology.
The high speed of 5G technology will provide a better experience of devices that are connected through wireless technology and will play a major role in driving the demand for wireless connectivity devices.
In addition, growth in smart homes and smart appliances sales has been a complementing factor for mobile phone accessories. The demand for protective cases and covers is expected to be significantly high. Nearly 20% of mobile phone accessories sales are expected to concentrate in this segment.
With the advent of 5G technology, consumers will have a better experience at the usage of smart devices owing to better connectivity and high-speed Internet, which is estimated to fuel the demand for smart devices in the near future.
Companies are focusing on introducing compact electronic components for printed circuit boards. This is intended to enhance the performance of devices such as smartphones as well as reduce the overall production cost.
Moreover, they are expanding their footprint, especially in high-growth markets such as India and China through various mergers and acquisitions. Mobile phone accessories are increasingly adopted for improving the end-user experience of mobile phone users, which has contributed to the growing demand for mobile phone accessories.
The COVID-19 outbreak has encouraged governments and organizations to take exceptional measures to deal with the ongoing crisis. Such measures have led to the implementation of various restrictions on movement and business, transitory closure of organizations, and required physical distancing for extended period of time.
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally reduced worldwide monetary action and has caused critical instability across various sectors. The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken by nations in response have adversely affected the mobile phone accessories business across the world.