Global Industrial Wearable Devices Market 2015-2019 - New Market Report

Market analysis of industrial wearable devices

Technavio's market research analyst predicts the global industrial wearable devices market to reach a market value of around USD 5 billion by the end of 2019. The increase in employee welfare programs in companies is driving the growth of this market. Companies use wearables to track employees' health. The activity data gathered from wearables like Fitbit wristbands is then tied into health insurance policy premiums or other incentive programs to reduce the company's healthcare costs. For instance, during 2015 more than 24,500 Fitbit fitness trackers were distributed among the staff of British Petroleum in North America as a part of its incentive program.

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The operational efficiencies associated with wearable devices is also driving the growth of this market. Wearable devices used in the logistics sector helps in tracking of goods and provides estimated time frames for delivery to the managers. For instance, in Amazon, the sourcing personnel who work in warehouses wear GPS tags and have a handheld scanner. These devices tell the workers the most efficient route to take to collect an item for delivery.

Product segmentation and analysis of the industrial wearable devices market

* Smart glass
* Smartwatch
* Fitness tracker
* Wearable camera

Fitness trackers dominated the market during 2014 with a market share of around 79% and is expected to reach a market value of USD 587 million by the end of 2019. Fitness trackers are used for employees wellness programs in enterprises. Fitness tracker monitors metrics such as heart beat, quality of sleep, and distance walked along with other factors. These devices are synced to the computer or smartphone to track this data.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the industrial wearable devices market

* APAC
* Europe
* North America
* ROW

North America accounted for the largest market share of around 41% during 2014. The report predicts this region to maintain its market dominance until the end of 2019, with a market value of USD 3,123 million. The rising awareness among the industries towards wearable computing technology has raised its adoption rate in this region. The US and Canada are the market leaders in this region.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The global industrial wearable devices market is dominated by international vendors. The competition in the market is expected to intensify during the forecast period, with an increase in product/service extensions, innovations in technology, and mergers. International players are anticipated to grow inorganically during the forecast period by acquiring regional or local players.

The key vendors in the market are -

* Apple
* Epson
* Fujitsu
* Google
* Microsoft
* Vizux

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