Introduction of sophisticated electronic components rapidly increased the range of end served markets. Additionally, the use of passive components by integrated circuits is also increasing. On an average, each integrated circuit has 20 passive components and increasing usage of passives by integrated circuits is expected to continue. Against this backdrop, worldwide sales of electronic components are expected to be over $169 billion by 2010.
March 19, 2008
Electronic components are the fundamental building blocks in all kinds of electronic devices and appliances. Primary end-users of electronic components are original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Demand for electronic components is primarily influenced by the prevalent conditions in end-use markets such as telecommunications, computing and consumer electronics. Electronic components market is highly fragmented, characterized by the presence of a large number of manufacturers.
Global market for electronic components is likely to register a compounded annual growth rate of 7.1% through the period 2001-2010. Worldwide printed wiring boards market is expected to retain its domination of the electronic components market to exceed $71 billion by 2010. Printed wiring boards segment is also expected to offer the highest growth potential over the period. Connectors market is expected to offer the second highest growth potential of 7.1%, compounded annually over the period 2001-2010.
Asia-Pacific is estimated to account for a share of about 27.9% of the global electronic components market in 2007, and also offer the highest growth potential with the CAGR expected to hover around 12.7% over the period 2001-2010. Europe, the second largest market for electronic components is estimated at $34.5 billion in 2007. The United States represents the largest market for connectors and switches in the world.
Major marketplace players
AB Connectors Limited, AFL Automotive, AFL Telecommunications, American Electronic Components Inc., Amphenol Corporation, API Electronics, Inc., AVX Corporation, California Micro Devices Corporation, Cinch Connectors, Cisco Systems Inc., CMK Corporation, Comm Con Connectors Inc., Communications Systems Inc., Corning Gilbert Inc., Delphi Connection Systems, Digitran, Eaton Corp., EDAC Incorporated, Energy Support Corporation, Framatome Connectors International SA (FCI), Fujitsu Components America Inc., Fujitsu Component Limited, Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd., Hirose Electric Co. Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd., Hosiden Corp., Hubbell Inc., Huber & Suhner, Inc., ITT Corporation, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Limited, JST Mfg. Co., Ltd., Juniper Networks, Inc., Kemet Corporation, KOA Corporation, Kyocera Corporation, Methode Electronics, Inc., Molex Inc., Murata Manufacturing Co. Limited, NCC Electronics Inc., NEC TOKIN Corporation, Nichicon Corporation, NIPPON CHEMI-CON Corporation, Nortel Networks Corporation, Omron Corporation, Oxley Developments Company Limited, Panasonic Electronic Devices Co., Ltd., Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation, Philips Electronics NV, Radiall SA, Rohm Co., Rubycon Corporation, San Eisha Ltd., Sanwa Denki Kogyo Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, Soshin Electric Company Limited, TDK Corporation, The Cherry Corporation, Thomas & Betts Corporation, Togami Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd., Tyco International Ltd., United Chemi-Con Inc., Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., Woodhead Industries Inc., Yageo Corporation, and Yazaki North America, Inc.
“Electronic Components: A Global Strategic Business Report”, published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, product profile, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, profiles of major players and other strategic industry activities. Analysis is presented for major geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. Analytics for the period 1991 through 2015 are provided in terms of product segments including Resistors market (Semi-Fixed Variable, Carbon Variable, Other Variable, Carbon Film Fixed, Metal Film Fixed, Metal Oxide Film Fixed, Wire Wound Fixed, Network Resistors, Chip Resistors and Other Fixed), Capacitors market (Variable, Aluminum Electrolytic Fix, Tantalum Electrolytic Fixed, Ceramic Fixed, Organic Film Fixed, Metallized Organic Film and Other Fixed), Transformers market (RFTS & IFTS, Audio Frequency, Power, High Frequency Power, High Voltage, Fly back, Deflection Yokes and Others), Resonators market, Connectors market (Coaxial, Connectors for PCBs, Optical and Other), Relays market (Relays for Telecom Equipment, Electromagnetic and Other Control), Switches market (Toggle, Slide, Rotary, Keyboard and Other Switches) and Printed Wiring Boards market (Single Sided Rigid, Double Sided Rigid, Multi-layer Rigid and Flexible).
Source: Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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