Market Size (2017)
2017
$7.32B
Vertical: SEMIBase Year: 20189 Sections
Market Size (2017)
2017
$7.32B
Projected (2025)
2025
$13.79B
CAGR (2017–2025)
8.2%
8.2%Key Players
113+
The global touch sensor market is rapidly growing due to the increasing adoption of touch sensors in various consumer electronics devices such as smartphones & tablets, remote controls, control panels of various home appliances, and in the industrial and automotive industries. The touch sensors are categorized into resistive, capacitive, surface acoustic wave, infrared, optical, and others. The capacitive touch sensors offer various benefits in consumer electronics such as better optical qualities, long product life, and high durability as compared to other touch sensor technologies. In addition, integrating these features of capacitive touch sensors in smartphones is likely to increase the demand for touch sensors during the forecast period. Touch sensors are more convenient and reliable to use as they do not require mechanical motion, unlike mechanical controls and switches. Touch sensors are also known as tactile sensors and are available in various applications such as gaming controllers, home entertainment, home appliances, cellular handsets, public information displays, and portable media devices. The increasing adoption of touch=-enabled displays, growing demand for consumer electronics devices, and utilization of digital technologies are some of the factors that are driving the growth of the global touch sensors market. In April 2018, Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. formed a joint venture with a Japanese company to manufacture copper-based touch sensors. Furthermore, in March 2018, Huawei announced the use of in-display fingerprint sensor technology from Qualcomm.
The global touch sensor market has been segmented into type and application. By type, the market has been segmented into resistive touch sensor, capacitive touch sensor, surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch sensor, optical touch sensor, and others. Among these commercially available touch sensors, capacitive touch sensors are dominating the market due to their wide usage in consumer electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Apart from consumer electronic devices, capacitive touch sensors are also used in the automotive industry. By application, the market has been segmented into consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, among others. The consumer electronics segment dominated the market due to the wide adoption of touch sensors in smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
The global touch sensor market comprises various global players such as 3M Company, Siemens AG, Infineon Technologies AG, ON Semiconductor NV, Texas Instruments Inc, Fujitsu Limited, NXP Semiconductor, Qualcomm Inc, STMicroelectronics NV, Microchip Technology, Zytronic PLC, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, ROHM Semiconductor, Azoteq Pty Ltd among others. Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has deployed a fingerprint touch sensor on the side-panel of the smartphone with the help of Fingerprint Cards AB, a Swedish biometrics company. With this integration, Xiaomi has created a benchmark for smartphone manufacturers to deploy various touch sensors in a device. Microchip Technology and NXP Semiconductors are among the leading touch sensor solution providers for the automotive industry.
The Touch Sensor Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2017 to 2025.
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
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View Subscription PlansTouch sensors are used in the control panels of various electrical appliances as they provide a user-friendly interface, consume less power, and control high and low voltage devices. It also provides consumers accessibility and a highly spontaneous interface. The growing adoption of smart devices and controls has contributed to the growth of touch sensors in the market. Touch sensors provide the designers with higher reliability and convenience, reducing system costs. Touch sensor control panels can also be sealed which makes them resistant to liquids spills and dust. Moreover, touch sensors also enhance the appearance of smart appliances by simplifying the construction and assembly. In this regard, the touch sensors are likely to register an increased demand in industrial applications, which is also expected to contribute to the growth of this market during the assessment period. Capacitive touch sensors and resistive touch sensors are widely used. The applications of touch sensors can be seen in gaming controllers, home entertainment, home appliances, cellular handsets, and portable media devices, among others
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View Subscription PlansThis report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2018
Historical Period
2017 – 2018
Forecast Period
2018 – 2025
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2017–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansTHREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
The touch sensors market has a high growth potential owing to the high adoption of smart devices and advancements in touch sensing technology. The capital investments and technology required for entering the market are low to moderate. However, the requirement of technical expertise for developing touch sensing technology is considerably high. Furthermore, the key players in the market have patented most of their technology, which further increases the barriers for the new players to enter the market. Therefore, the new entrants are expected to present a low threat to the major competitors in the market during the forecast period.
BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
In the global touch sensors market, the suppliers supply raw materials with limited material differentiation; they abide by the standardization regulations laid down by government authorities. The raw material suppliers who provide silicon wafers, PLC, filters, electrodes, insulators, photodetectors, diodes, electrodes, silicon wafers, and insulators are usually the third-party vendors work on a contractual basis and are present in moderate concentration. Also, the sensor manufacturers enter into long term contracts with material suppliers. These factors make the cost of switching between suppliers moderate. Therefore, the bargaining power of suppliers in the market is expected to be moderate during the forecast period.
THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
The electronics and semiconductor industry is widely established with the presence of a large number of original equipment manufacturers and component suppliers. Furthermore, there exist several opportunities in the touch sensing technology market which has led to a continuous increase in the end-use applications of touch sensors. Therefore, it is improbable that these would be replacedby any other rapidly emerging technology during the forecast period. Hence, the threat of substitutes is expected to be low.
BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
The concentration of buyers in the touch sensors market is high, owing to the large number of end-use applications. This restricts the bargaining power of the buyers. However, the buyers are well-established companies that are well aware of high technical expertise and mainly opt for large volumes of standardized, high-quality products. They dictate the specification and type of products required, which increases their bargaining power. Furthermore, the impact of brand recognition is high, which further raises the bargaining power of the buyers. Therefore, the bargaining power of buyers in the market is expected to be moderate to high.
INTENSITY OF RIVALRY
The demand for touch sensors is high with a limited presence of manufacturers; therefore, the rivalry among the market players such Fujitsu, Cypress, Zytronic, Texas Instruments, and 3M is high. Also, the key market players are investing extensively in research and development filing patents for the touch sensing technology to enhance product differentiation. Therefore, the market is expected to register a high degree of rivalry among the existing players during the forecast period.
Market estimates by geography (2025)
InsightAsia Pacific leads with $4.70B by 2025.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2017 | 2018 | 2025 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | $2.39B | $3.08B | $4.15B | 7.1% | 30% |
| Asia Pacific | $2.23B | $3.06B | $4.70B | 9.8% | 34% |
| Europe | $1.91B | $2.55B | $3.63B | 8.3% | 26% |
| Rest of the World | $795.10M | $996.50M | $1.32B | 6.5% | 10% |
| Total | $7.32B | $9.69B | $13.79B | 8.2% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$13.79B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Electronics | $6.29B | 8.2% | 85% |
| Automotive | $3.79B | 8.2% | 67% |
| Application_Others | $2.00B | 8.2% | 77% |
| Medical Devices | $1.72B | 8.2% | 72% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on Touch Sensor Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The Touch Sensor Market market is projected to reach $13.79B by 2025, growing at 8.2% CAGR. The Consumer Electronics segment holds the largest share.
Over the past few years, there have been significant advancements in technology for smartphones; smartphones are being enhanced with new features and different hardware solutions, which is leading to an increase in their demand in the market. One of the most important and common requirements of touch sensors in the smartphone and tablets is in touch screen. These sensors capture the physical touch made by an individual on the screen and process accordingly. The increasing demand for smartphones and tablets is one of the primary factors driving the growth of the market across the globe. According to GSMA, in 2017, there were more than 3.3 billion mobile Internet users, and this number is estimated to reach 5.0 billion by 2025. The increasing use of the Internet is driving the current market, and this growth is expected to continue during the coming years. Additionally, in 2017, more than 80% of the population had adopted smartphones in North America, 70% in Europe, 57% in Asia-Pacific, and 52% in the Middle East and Africa. Moreover, the development of new applications for smartphones is also driving the adoption of these devices, which, in turn, is driving the touch sensor market
The constant introduction of innovation in smartphones and their increased has encouraged the affordability have and fuelled the adoption to a remarkable degree. Smartphones are increasingly being equipped to handle high-end applications to allow video streaming, mobile gaming, and video conferencing for users and have opened opportunities for different business models for a wide range of industry verticals. Also, with the growing bring your own device (BYOD) trend among enterprises, the demand for smartphones is also increasing across the commercial sector, which is driving the growth of the market
In the coming years, the human-machine interface will become more interactive. Greater demand for wearable HMIs is expected in the manufacturing industry in the upcoming years. The Industry 4.0 initiative outlines the support for new technologies across various sectors, helping the companies to increase their efficiency and productivity. With the use of wearable HMI bracelets, the machine operators would be able to handle the machines and receive notifications in real-time on the device screen, which is expected to drive the touch sensor market during the coming years. Touch-based interface also finds significant applications in consumer devices, which include interactive mirrors and table-tops. These are used to display different collages and photos, among others; this is expected to drive the market further during the forecast period. Additionally, the rising number of applications of HMI in refrigerator doors and kitchen counters, among others, are allowing the users to navigate and interact in real-time, which further increases the demand for HMIs, thereby propelling the growth of the global touch sensor market
Technological advancements, increasing adoption of AI, and the growing popularity of IoT are some of the factors enhancing the capabilities of voice assistants with each passing year. Voice searches provide users with various benefits such as handsfree operations, computing, and translation. For instance, Amazon.com Inc. launched Alexa-enabled microwave, in September 2018, which is the first step toward its smart home vision. The microwave comes with a voice-activated feature, wherein it can follow voice commands. Technology giants have come up with their voice assistants, such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Echo, which make the mobile user experience more convenient and user-friendly. Companies such as Orange SA and Google, have also entered the market. Owing to a rise in the number of applications on mobile devices and smartphones, there has been a rapid growth in the utilization of the voice search feature. According to Alpine.AI, as of January 2018, the instances of voice search was valued at approximately 1 billion per month. Therefore, the increasing instances of voice search are expected to hinder the adoption of touch sensors. Additionally, the increasing usage of voice-assisted devices in connected devices is also gaining popularity, which is restraining the growth of the touch sensor market to some extent
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Profiles of 113 companies operating in the Touch Sensor Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Azoteq (PTY) LTD
Company Headquarters: South Africa Founded: 1998 Workforce: ~80 Company Working: Azoteq (PTY) LTD is a leading multi-sensor technology company. The company has specialization in intelligent switches, capacitive proximity and touch sensors, IC design, semiconductor design and development, wearables, and mobile devices. Its primary offering includes ProxFusion, which is a sensor device with multi-sensor technologies on a single IC. The first generation of ProxFusion offers capacitive sensing, Hall-effect, IR, PIR, inductive and ambient light sensing. Azoteq has its design and manufacturing centers in South Africa and China, and sales offices and distributors in South Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.
Zytronic PLC
Company Headquarters: UK Founded: 2000 Workforce: ~190 Company Working: Zytronic is a touch technology specialist that provides a range of projected capacitance technology touch interactive products. The company provides products/solutions under projected capacitive touch sensor technology, multi-touch projected capacitive sensors, self-service touchscreens, casino touchscreens, interactive touch foil, curved touchscreens, digital signage touchscreens, and vandal-resistant touchscreens. Zytronic’s in-house glass processing facilities carry out automated cutting, edge grinding, polishing and drilling equipment complemented by bending and thermal tempering ovens and silk-screen printing equipment. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific regions.
ROHM Company Ltd
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ON Semiconductor Corporation
Company Headquarters: US Founded: ~35,700 Workforce: 1999 Company Working: ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON Semiconductor) is a provider of power and signal management, logic, analog, sensors, timing, connectivity, system on chip (SoC), discrete, and custom solutions. It operates through three business segments—power solutions, analog solutions, and image sensors. The power solutions segment offers an array of discrete, modular, and integrated semiconductor products that perform multiple functions, including power switching, signal conditioning, circuit protection, signal amplification, and voltage reference. The analog solutions segment covers analog, mixed-signal and advanced logic application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), and application-specific standard products (ASSP) solutions mainly used for automotive, consumer electronics, computing, industrial, communications, medical, and aerospace & defense markets. The image sensor group segment includes complementary metal oxide semiconductor and charge-coupled device image sensors, proximity sensors, image signal processors, and actuator drivers for autofocus and image stabilization. The company has design centers, solution engineering centers, and manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. In March 2019, the company acquired Quantenna Communications, a leading provider of Wi-Fi solutions.
Infineon Technologies AG
Company Headquarters: Neubiberg, Germany Founded: 1999 Workforce: ~40,100 Company Working: Infineon Technologies AG is a global leader in providing semiconductor solutions in microelectronics components. CoolGaN and CoolSiC products fall under the automotive and industrial power control segment. The semiconductor solutions are used in four division, which are automotive, industrial power control, power management & multimarket, and digital security solutions. In automotive, it offers solutions for radio-frequency applications, radar, and integrated power semiconductors. In industrial power control, it provides solutions for industrial applications, mainly for generating and transmitting electric power efficiently with virtually no losses. In power management & multimarket, it focuses on efficiency, and size of power supply solutions. In digital security solutions, it provides solutions in the field of security, contactless communication, and embedded control. Infineon Technologies AG has a strong network, across the globe with R&D centre spread across forty-five locations, a few of which are El Segundo (US), Milpitas (US), Neubiberg (US) and one in Singapore. The company’s recent research is going on breaker technologies for DC power grids, which will improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness. With new technologies, such as automated driving and electro-mobility gaining their market, Infineon Technologies AG is likely to establish optimal semiconductor solutions for in-vehicle electronics systems through strong partnerships with semiconductor companies in order to enhance the competitiveness of automated driving and electrification systems
ST Microelectronics NV
Company Headquarters: Switzerland Founded: 1987 Workforce: ~45,468 Company Working: ST Microelectronics N.V. along with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of semiconductor products including standard and discrete components, application-specific integrated circuits, semi-custom and full-custom devices and application specific standard products for digital, analog and mix-signal applications. The company operates in the following business segments: automotive and discrete group (ADG), analog MEMS and sensors group (AMS), microcontrollers and digital ICs group (MDG), and others. The analog MEMS and sensors group (AMS) develops a broad range of power, smart power and analog ICs for various markets related to smart grid, cloud computing, automation, portable, and power conversion. This segment also offers a wide product range of imaging solutions based on ST’s proprietary differentiated technologies such as Flight Sense. The ST imaging solutions provide both specialized components developed for dedicated customer systems, illumination systems, and full optical sense solutions targeting multiple customers. The company operates through EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), the Americas, and Asia-Pacific regions.
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