The Handheld Computers Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.
The report is segmented by Component (Hardware and Software), Application (Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government, Retail, and Others). The global analysis is further broken-down at regional level and major countries. The Report Offers the Value in USD for the above analysis and segments.
Purpose of the ReportThe report Handheld Computers Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:
- Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
- Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
- Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.
Handheld Computers Market Segmentation
Component- Hardware and Software
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Government
- Retail
- Others
Strategic Insights
Handheld Computers Market Growth Drivers- Rising Consumer Disposable Income: The primary trend driving the market growth in handheld computers is the increase in consumer disposable incomes. As the disposable incomes of consumers improve, they are more likely to spend money on complex technology, such as handheld devices. This trend is particularly strong in developing markets, where economic growth manifests itself in greater access to mobile computing solutions and, consequently, an expanding customer base and increased sales.
- Growing Demand for Mobility: In both personal and business realms, there is huge demand for mobility, making handheld computers a good market. Most of the working force today leads a nomadic life of remote working, and consumers on the go need portable devices that make them productive and, at the same time, connect. Therefore, the manufacturers must now come up with innovative handheld devices that can offer improvements in performance and usability, thus fueling growth in the sales penetration across different industries, such as education, healthcare, and business among others.
- Sustainable Practices: One obvious trend of the future for handheld computers is sustainability. Environmental considerations penetrate the materials and manufacturing processes as manufacturers appeal to a new string of conscious consumers while promising more environmentally conscious living conditions. These trends, apart from helping reduce carbon footprints, go in line with world sustainability goals thus making products attractive to this ever-increasing market share portion that cares for environmental responsibility.
- Rise of Mobile Workforces and Remote Collaboration: As businesses continue to embrace remote work and mobile operations, handheld computers are becoming essential tools for field workers, sales teams, and remote employees. Devices like rugged smartphones and tablets help streamline tasks, facilitate real-time collaboration, and improve productivity, enhancing flexibility across industries like logistics, healthcare, and construction.
- Emerging Technologies: The introduction of emerging technologies, which includes AI, IoT, and 5G, brings tremendous scope in the handheld computers market. This results in the enhancement of functionalities through devices, which is quite appealing for varied applications of logistics to healthcare. Companies operating on these technologies provide products that can be differentiated, fulfilling the ever-changing demands of consumers, and thus finding a larger market share.
- Healthcare Sector Expansion: The health care sector's growth opens enormous business opportunities for handheld computers. Telemedicine and mobile health applications are rapidly filling the uses of diagnostics, patient management, and data collection of handheld devices by the medical community. Increased usage of technology from the healthcare sector encourages specialized handheld solutions and promotes collaboration between tech providers and healthcare services for contribution towards patient care.
Market Report Scope
Key Selling Points
- Comprehensive Coverage: The report comprehensively covers the analysis of products, services, types, and end users of the Handheld Computers Market, providing a holistic landscape.
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The research report on the Handheld Computers Market can, therefore, help spearhead the trail of decoding and understanding the industry scenario and growth prospects. Although there can be a few valid concerns, the overall benefits of this report tend to outweigh the disadvantages.
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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
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The major factors driving the handheld computers market are:
1. Rising Consumer Disposable Income
2. Growing Demand for Mobility
Sustainable Practices is anticipated to play a significant role in the global handheld computers market in the coming years
The Handheld Computers Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 4.3% from 2023 to 2031
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Handheld Computers Market - By Type
1.3.2 Handheld Computers Market - By Application
1.3.3 Handheld Computers Market - By Region
1.3.3.1 By Country
2. KEY TAKEWAYS
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. HANDHELD COMPUTERS MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1 North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2 Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3 Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4 Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5 South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3. ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
4.4. EXPERT OPINIONS
5. HANDHELD COMPUTERS MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS & EXPECTED INFLUENCE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
6. HANDHELD COMPUTERS MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. HANDHELD COMPUTERS - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. HANDHELD COMPUTERS - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7. HANDHELD COMPUTERS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - TYPE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. MOBILE COMPUTER
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Mobile Computer Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. READER / SCANNER
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Reader / Scanner Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5. PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT
7.5.1. Overview
7.5.2. Personal Digital Assistant Market Forecast and Analysis
7.6. OTHER
7.6.1. Overview
7.6.2. Other Market Forecast and Analysis
8. HANDHELD COMPUTERS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - APPLICATION
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. APPLICATION MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. INDUSTRIAL
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Industrial Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. MANUFACTURING
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Manufacturing Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. GOVERNMENT
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Government Market Forecast and Analysis
8.6. RETAIL
8.6.1. Overview
8.6.2. Retail Market Forecast and Analysis
8.7. OTHER
8.7.1. Overview
8.7.2. Other Market Forecast and Analysis
9. HANDHELD COMPUTERS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Handheld Computers Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.1.4 North America Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.1.5 North America Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1 United States Handheld Computers Market
9.1.5.1.1 United States Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.1.5.1.2 United States Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.1.5.2 Canada Handheld Computers Market
9.1.5.2.1 Canada Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.1.5.2.2 Canada Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.1.5.3 Mexico Handheld Computers Market
9.1.5.3.1 Mexico Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.1.5.3.2 Mexico Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.2. EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Handheld Computers Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.2.4 Europe Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.2.5 Europe Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1 Germany Handheld Computers Market
9.2.5.1.1 Germany Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.2.5.1.2 Germany Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.2.5.2 France Handheld Computers Market
9.2.5.2.1 France Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.2.5.2.2 France Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.2.5.3 Italy Handheld Computers Market
9.2.5.3.1 Italy Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.2.5.3.2 Italy Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.2.5.4 United Kingdom Handheld Computers Market
9.2.5.4.1 United Kingdom Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.2.5.4.2 United Kingdom Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.2.5.5 Russia Handheld Computers Market
9.2.5.5.1 Russia Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.2.5.5.2 Russia Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.2.5.6 Rest of Europe Handheld Computers Market
9.2.5.6.1 Rest of Europe Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.2.5.6.2 Rest of Europe Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Handheld Computers Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia-Pacific Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.3.5 Asia-Pacific Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1 Australia Handheld Computers Market
9.3.5.1.1 Australia Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.3.5.1.2 Australia Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.3.5.2 China Handheld Computers Market
9.3.5.2.1 China Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.3.5.2.2 China Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.3.5.3 India Handheld Computers Market
9.3.5.3.1 India Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.3.5.3.2 India Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.3.5.4 Japan Handheld Computers Market
9.3.5.4.1 Japan Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.3.5.4.2 Japan Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.3.5.5 South Korea Handheld Computers Market
9.3.5.5.1 South Korea Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.3.5.5.2 South Korea Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.3.5.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Handheld Computers Market
9.3.5.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.3.5.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Handheld Computers Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1 South Africa Handheld Computers Market
9.4.5.1.1 South Africa Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.4.5.1.2 South Africa Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia Handheld Computers Market
9.4.5.2.1 Saudi Arabia Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.4.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.4.5.3 U.A.E Handheld Computers Market
9.4.5.3.1 U.A.E Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.4.5.3.2 U.A.E Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Handheld Computers Market
9.4.5.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.4.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1 South and Central America Handheld Computers Market Overview
9.5.2 South and Central America Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South and Central America Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.5.4 South and Central America Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.5.5 South and Central America Handheld Computers Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1 Brazil Handheld Computers Market
9.5.5.1.1 Brazil Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.5.5.1.2 Brazil Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.5.5.2 Argentina Handheld Computers Market
9.5.5.2.1 Argentina Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.5.5.2.2 Argentina Handheld Computers Market by Application
9.5.5.3 Rest of South and Central America Handheld Computers Market
9.5.5.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Handheld Computers Market by Type
9.5.5.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Handheld Computers Market by Application
10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11. HANDHELD COMPUTERS MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC.
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. AML
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. HANDHELD GROUP
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. JUNIPER SYSTEMS
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. PRODIGY ELECTRONICS
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. SCHMIDT AND CO., (HONG KONG) LIMITED
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. TRIMBLE INC.
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments
12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1. ADLINK Technology Inc.
2. AML
3. Handheld Group
4. Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
5. Honeywell International Inc.
6. Juniper Systems
7. Prodigy Electronics
8. Schmidt and Co., (Hong Kong) Limited
9. Trimble Inc.
10. Zebra Technologies Corporation
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- Data Collection and Secondary Research:
As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.
Several associations trade associates, technical forums, institutes, societies and organizations are accessed to gain technical as well as market related insights through their publications such as research papers, blogs and press releases related to the studies are referred to get cues about the market. Further, white papers, journals, magazines, and other news articles published in the last 3 years are scrutinized and analyzed to understand the current market trends.
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The primarily interview analysis comprise of data obtained from industry participants interview and answers to survey questions gathered by in-house primary team.
For primary research, interviews are conducted with industry experts/CEOs/Marketing Managers/Sales Managers/VPs/Subject Matter Experts from both demand and supply side to get a 360-degree view of the market. The primary team conducts several interviews based on the complexity of the markets to understand the various market trends and dynamics which makes research more credible and precise.
A typical research interview fulfils the following functions:
- Provides first-hand information on the market size, market trends, growth trends, competitive landscape, and outlook
- Validates and strengthens in-house secondary research findings
- Develops the analysis team’s expertise and market understanding
Primary research involves email interactions and telephone interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:
- Industry participants: VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers and national sales managers
- Outside experts: Valuation experts, research analysts and key opinion leaders specializing in the electronics and semiconductor industry.
Below is the breakup of our primary respondents by company, designation, and region:
Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.
- Data Analysis:
Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.
- 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:
We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.
- 3.2 Country Level Data:
Various factors that are especially aligned to the country are taken into account to determine the market size for a certain area and country, including the presence of vendors, such as headquarters and offices, the country's GDP, demand patterns, and industry growth. To comprehend the market dynamics for the nation, a number of growth variables, inhibitors, application areas, and current market trends are researched. The aforementioned elements aid in determining the country's overall market's growth potential.
- 3.3 Company Profile:
The “Table of Contents” is formulated by listing and analyzing more than 25 - 30 companies operating in the market ecosystem across geographies. However, we profile only 10 companies as a standard practice in our syndicate reports. These 10 companies comprise leading, emerging, and regional players. Nonetheless, our analysis is not restricted to the 10 listed companies, we also analyze other companies present in the market to develop a holistic view and understand the prevailing trends. The “Company Profiles” section in the report covers key facts, business description, products & services, financial information, SWOT analysis, and key developments. The financial information presented is extracted from the annual reports and official documents of the publicly listed companies. Upon collecting the information for the sections of respective companies, we verify them via various primary sources and then compile the data in respective company profiles. The company level information helps us in deriving the base number as well as in forecasting the market size.
- 3.4 Developing Base Number:
Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.
- Data Triangulation and Final Review:
The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.
We follow an iterative model, wherein we share our research findings with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) until consensus view of the market is not formulated – this model negates any drastic deviation in the opinions of experts. Only validated and universally acceptable research findings are quoted in our reports.
We have important check points that we use to validate our research findings – which we call – data triangulation, where we validate the information, we generate from secondary sources with primary interviews and then we re-validate with our internal data bases and Subject matter experts. This comprehensive model enables us to deliver high quality, reliable data in shortest possible time.
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