1 Types of Smartphone Accessories
Screen Protectors: Screen protector is a transparent film that protects the glass of the smartphone screen panel from scratches, prevents others from peeking, and absorbs small impacts. It includes screen protectors made of various materials such as glass and plastic, such as TPU, PET and tempered glass. At present, tempered film is the most common type of mobile phone film, also known as strengthened glass film. It is made of glass material and has been strengthened by high temperature, which has high hardness and scratch resistance. At the same time, tempered film also has anti-fingerprint and anti-oil properties, which can effectively keep the mobile phone screen clean.
Protect Case: Protect Cases are outer shells designed and produced to protect or decorate smartphones.
USB Data Cable: USB data cables are used to charge smartphones and/or connect to other external devices.
Charger: Chargers are a type of charging accessory for smartphones.
Others: Others mainly include headphones, mobile power supplies, mobile phone holders, mobile phone lanyards, etc.
2 Different Applications of Smartphone Accessories
Smartphone accessories are mainly used for iOS and Android phones, playing a protective and decorative role. iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc., and iOS phones refer specifically to Apple phones. Android is an open source mobile operating system developed by Google based on the Linux platform. Android phones include Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo and other mobile phone brands.
3 Global Smartphone Accessories Market Value by Type
Figure Global Smartphone Accessories Value (M USD) Segment by Type from 2019-2024
Protect Case: The market value for protective cases experienced a steady increase from $21,963 million in 2019 to an estimated $27,407 million by 2024. This indicates a consistent demand for protective cases, reflecting consumers’ ongoing need for phone protection and style personalization.
Screen Protectors: The market value for screen protectors grew from $4,201 million in 2019 to a projected $5,061 million by 2024. The slower growth rate suggests that while there is a steady market for screen protectors, it may be reaching market saturation or facing competition from alternative protection methods.
USB Data Cable: The market value for USB data cables increased from $10,747 million in 2019 to a forecasted $12,718 million by 2024. The moderate growth rate may be attributed to the universal need for data transfer and charging solutions across various devices.
Charger: The charger segment showed a significant increase in market value, from $20,662 million in 2019 to an expected $25,272 million by 2024. The rapid growth indicates a strong market pull for charging solutions, likely due to the increasing dependency on smartphones and the need for faster and more efficient charging technologies.
Others: The “Others” category, which includes all other types of smartphone accessories, saw its market value increase from $17,465 million in 2019 to a projected $19,933 million by 2024. The slower growth could be due to the diversification and specialization of the smartphone accessories market.
Figure Global Smartphone Accessories Market Share by Types in 2023
The Figure indicates the distribution of market share among different types of smartphone accessories in 2023. The Protect Case segment holds the largest market share at 30.03%, followed by Charger, with a significant market share of 27.66%. The USB Data Cable market accounts for 14.07% and the Screen Protectors market captures 5.60% of the market. The others segment comprises the remaining 22.05% of the market, which includes various other types of smartphone accessories.
4 Global Smartphone Accessories Production and Market Share by Type (2019-2024)
Table Global Smartphone Accessories Production (M Units) by Type (2019-2024)
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024E |
Protect Case | 1724.92 | 1711.18 | 1854.75 | 1882.37 | 1932.05 | 2031.65 |
Screen Protectors | 1219.47 | 1198.38 | 1292.82 | 1278.57 | 1321.13 | 1365.77 |
USB Data Cable | 1604.17 | 1566.91 | 1712.90 | 1673.44 | 1701.80 | 1764.90 |
Charger | 1648.09 | 1633.75 | 1753.93 | 1734.58 | 1788.14 | 1874.02 |
Others | 1644.09 | 1622.73 | 1760.32 | 1695.60 | 1726.85 | 1744.44 |
Total | 7840.74 | 7732.95 | 8374.72 | 8264.57 | 8469.97 | 8780.78 |
Table Global Smartphone Accessories Production Share by Type (2019-2024)
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024E |
Protect Case | 22.00% | 22.13% | 22.15% | 22.78% | 22.81% | 23.14% |
Screen Protectors | 15.55% | 15.50% | 15.44% | 15.47% | 15.60% | 15.55% |
USB Data Cable | 20.46% | 20.26% | 20.45% | 20.25% | 20.09% | 20.10% |
Charger | 21.02% | 21.13% | 20.94% | 20.99% | 21.11% | 21.34% |
Others | 20.97% | 20.98% | 21.02% | 20.52% | 20.39% | 19.87% |
Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Protect Case: Production increased from 1,724.92 million units in 2019 to an estimated 2,031.65 million units in 2024, indicating a growing demand for protective cases. Market share increased from 22.00% to an expected 23.14%, reflecting the expanding popularity of protective cases.
Screen Protectors: Production grew from 1,219.47 million units to an expected 1,365.77 million units over the same period, showing steady growth. Market share remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 15.55% to 15.55%.
USB Data Cable: Production volume rose from 1,604.17 million units to a projected 1,764.90 million units, reflecting the continued need for data transfer solutions. Market share showed a slight decrease from 20.46% to 20.10%, indicating potential market saturation or increased competition.
Charger: Production experienced an increase from 1,648.09 million units to an anticipated 1,874.02 million units, highlighting the essential nature of charging accessories. Market share increased from 21.02% to 21.34%, suggesting a consistent demand for charging solutions.
Others: Production also increased from 1,644.09 million units to an estimated 1,744.44 million units, demonstrating the diversity within the smartphone accessories market. Market share experienced a decline from 20.97% to 19.87%, possibly due to the growing specialization of other accessory types.
5 Global Smartphone Accessories Price Analysis by Type (2019-2024)
Table Global Smartphone Accessories Price (USD/Unit) by Type (2019-2024)
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024E |
Protect Case | 12.73 | 12.63 | 13.05 | 13.29 | 13.47 | 13.49 |
Screen Protectors | 3.45 | 3.44 | 3.54 | 3.63 | 3.68 | 3.71 |
USB Data Cable | 6.70 | 6.68 | 6.89 | 7.06 | 7.16 | 7.21 |
Charger | 12.54 | 12.51 | 12.90 | 13.22 | 13.40 | 13.49 |
Others | 10.62 | 10.60 | 10.93 | 11.20 | 11.35 | 11.43 |
Average | 9.57 | 9.55 | 9.84 | 10.09 | 10.23 | 10.29 |
Protect Case: The average price per unit increased from $12.73 in 2019 to an estimated $13.49 in 2024, indicating a steady upward trend in pricing for protective cases.
Screen Protectors: Prices edged up from $3.45 in 2019 to a projected $3.71 in 2024, showing a moderate increase over the years.
USB Data Cable: The price per unit experienced a slight increase from $6.70 in 2019 to a forecasted $7.21 in 2024, reflecting a gentle upward trend.
Charger: The average price per unit rose from $12.54 in 2019 to an expected $13.49 in 2024, demonstrating a significant increase in pricing for chargers.
Others: The price per unit for other accessories increased from $10.62 in 2019 to a projected $11.43 in 2024, showing a gradual price increase.
The data suggests that across all types of smartphone accessories, there is a general upward trend in pricing. This could be attributed to factors such as inflation, increased material costs, technological advancements leading to enhanced product features, and market demand for higher quality accessories. The charger segment shows the most substantial price increase, which may be linked to the development of more sophisticated charging technologies, such as fast and wireless charging capabilities. Overall, the increasing prices reflect the ongoing investment in research and development to improve accessory performance and functionality, as well as the market’s response to these improvements.
6 Global Smartphone Accessories Market Analysis by Application
Figure Global Smartphone Accessories Value (M USD) Segment by Applications from 2019-2024
From 2019 to 2024, the global value of smartphone accessories segmented by application shows a significant growth trajectory. The iOS segment started with a value of $19,553 million in 2019 and is projected to increase to $29,090 million by 2024, reflecting the strong demand for accessories among iOS users. The Android segment, with a higher base value of $55,485 million in 2019, is expected to rise to $61,300 million by 2024, indicating a steady growth in the Android accessories market. These figures underscore the substantial market value and potential within the smartphone accessories industry, particularly for applications catering to the iOS and Android ecosystems.
7 Global Smartphone Accessories Consumption and Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
Table Global Smartphone Accessories Consumption (M Units) by Application (2019-2024)
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024E |
IOS | 1099.27 | 1227.52 | 1443.18 | 1558.31 | 1700.00 | 1856.50 |
Android | 6741.47 | 6505.43 | 6931.54 | 6706.26 | 6769.97 | 6924.28 |
Total | 7840.74 | 7732.95 | 8374.72 | 8264.57 | 8469.97 | 8780.78 |
In 2019, the iOS application segment consumed 1099.27 million units, with a projected increase to 1856.50 million units by 2024, indicating a substantial growth in demand. The Android segment, which dominates the market, consumed 6741.47 million units in 2019 and is expected to reach 6924.28 million units by 2024, reflecting a consistent consumption pattern. These consumption figures highlight the significant role of smartphone accessories in enhancing the functionality and user experience across iOS and Android platforms, with Android maintaining a larger consumer base.
Figure Global Smartphone Accessories Consumption Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
