Smartphone Repair Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2023-2030)

Report Description

The Smartphone Repair market held 205 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of around 5% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Smartphones have changed the world in a remarkably brief time frame. Currently, nearly half of the world’s population uses a smartphone and annual spending on new smartphone hardware exceeds 370 billion US dollars. Owing to the growing dependence on smartphones as well as availability of affordable smartphones, the average global smartphone replacement cycle has reached 21 months. Customers from the emerging market are being more aggressively replacing their smartphone, compared to the customers in the developed economy. The growth of Chinese brands, which offer higher specification devices at affordable price, has generated faster upgrade cycle. In addition, the rise of used and refurbished smartphones is also catalyzing this trend.

Some of the major players operating in the market are Apple inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Cell Phone Repair Franchise Systems Inc., SquareTrade, Inc, LG Electronics, SAMSUNG, HTC Corporation, uBreakiFix, Staymobile, Motorola Mobility LLC. Several M&As along with partnerships have been undertaken by these players to facilitate customers with hi-tech and innovative products/technologies.

Insights Presented in the Report

“Amongst Components, the Software segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.”

Based on component, the smartphone repair Market is bifurcated into Software and Hardware. As per our analysis, the software segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The software segment is a critical part of the smartphone repair market because it provides repair shops with the tools and resources needed to quickly and accurately diagnose and fix software-related issues on smartphones. This can include fixing bugs, updating apps, and troubleshooting software glitches. Due to the increasing demand for high-performance mobile phones, the demand for the software segment also increases in the smartphone repair market.

“Amongst activity type, the Based on the business type, the global Smartphone Repair market is segmented into Brick-and-mortar stores and Company operated Service center.”

Based on activity type, the global smartphone repair market is categorized into screen repair and replacement, battery repair and replacement, button and jack repair and replacement, camera and sensor repair and replacement, and others. As per our analysis, the camera and sensor repair and replacement segment is expected to grow at a fast rate during the forecast period. The camera and sensor are critical components of a smartphone, and they can become damaged or malfunction due to a variety of reasons, such as drops, impacts, or simply wear and tear. The damage to the camera and sensors affects the performance of the whole phone and increasing demand for camera phones is the major reason for the fast growth of the segment.

Amongst end-user, the mobile-based applications segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.”

Based on the business type, the global smartphone repair market is segmented into brick-and-mortar stores and company-operated service centers. As per our analysis, the brick-and-mortar stores segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Brick-and-mortar stores are physical locations where customers can go to purchase or repair smartphones. Brick-and-mortar stores are an important part of the smartphone repair market, as they offer customers a convenient and accessible way to purchase or repair their smartphones. Due to the increasing convenience and high specialty of the brick-and-mortar stores, the segment is expected to grow at a fast rate in the market.

“Asia Pacific is expected to grow with the highest CAGR Smartphone Repair market during the forecast period.”

The Asia Pacific region had a large population of smartphone users, with millions of devices in circulation. This extensive user base created a substantial demand for repair services as the devices inevitably experienced issues or damage over time. As a result, the market for smartphone repair is witnessing growth in the region. Further, the region is known for being a competitive market for smartphone manufacturers. Consumers had access to a wide range of brands and models, leading to a diverse pool of devices needing repair services.

Smartphone Repair Market Report Coverage

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• The study includes market sizing and forecasting analysis validated by authenticated key industry experts.
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• The report covers an in-depth analysis of prominent industry peers with a primary focus on key business financials, product portfolios, expansion strategies, and recent developments.
• Detailed examination of drivers, restraints, key trends, and opportunities prevailing in the industry.
• The study comprehensively covers the market across different segments.
• Deep dive regional level analysis of the industry.

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Research Methodology

Research Methodology for the Smartphone Repair Market Analysis (2023-2030)

Analyzing the historical market, estimating the current market, and forecasting the future market of the global smartphone repair market were the three major steps undertaken to create and analyze the adoption of smartphone repair in major regions globally. Exhaustive secondary research was conducted to collect the historical market numbers and estimate the current market size. Secondly, to validate these insights, numerous findings and assumptions were taken into consideration. Moreover, exhaustive primary interviews were also conducted, with industry experts across the value chain of the global smartphone repair market. Post assumption and validation of market numbers through primary interviews, we employed a top-down/bottom-up approach to forecasting the complete market size. Thereafter, market breakdown and data triangulation methods were adopted to estimate and analyze the market size of segments and sub-segments of the industry pertains to. Detailed methodology is explained below:

Analysis of Historical Market Size

Step 1: In-Depth Study of Secondary Sources:

Detail secondary study was conducted to obtain the historical market size of the smartphone repair market through company internal sources such as annual reports & financial statements, performance presentations, press releases, etc., and external sources including journals, news & articles, government publications, competitor publications, sector reports, third-party database, and other credible publications.

Step 2: Market Segmentation:

After obtaining the historical market size of the Smartphone Repair market, we conducted a detailed secondary analysis to gather historical market insights and share for different segments & sub-segments for major regions. Major segments are included in the report as components, activity type, and business type. Further country-level analyses were conducted to evaluate the overall adoption of testing models in that region.

Step 3: Factor Analysis:

After acquiring the historical market size of different segments and sub-segments, we conducted a detailed factor analysis to estimate the current market size of the smartphone repair market. Further, we conducted factor analysis using dependent and independent variables such as components, activity type, and business type of the smartphone repair market. A thorough analysis was conducted of demand and supply-side scenarios considering top partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, business expansion, and product launches in the Smartphone Repair market sector across the globe.

Current Market Size Estimate & Forecast

Current Market Sizing: Based on actionable insights from the above 3 steps, we arrived at the current market size, key players in the global smartphone repair market, and market shares of the segments. All the required percentage shares split, and market breakdowns were determined using the above-mentioned secondary approach and were verified through primary interviews.

Estimation & Forecasting: For market estimation and forecast, weights were assigned to different factors including drivers & trends, restraints, and opportunities available for the stakeholders. After analyzing these factors, relevant forecasting techniques i.e., the top-down/bottom-up approach were applied to arrive at the market forecast for 2030 for different segments and sub-segments across the major markets globally. The research methodology adopted to estimate the market size encompasses:

• The industry’s market size, in terms of revenue (USD) and the adoption rate of the smartphone repair market across the major markets domestically
• All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns of market segments and sub-segments
• Key players in the global smartphone repair market in terms of products offered. Also, the growth strategies adopted by these players to compete in the fast-growing market

Market Size and Share Validation

Primary Research: In-depth interviews were conducted with the Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) including Top Level Executives (CXO/VPs, Sales Head, Marketing Head, Operational Head, Regional Head, Country Head, etc.) across major regions. Primary research findings were then summarized, and statistical analysis was performed to prove the stated hypothesis. Inputs from primary research were consolidated with secondary findings, hence turning information into actionable insights.

Split of Primary Participants in Different Regions

Market Engineering

The data triangulation technique was employed to complete the overall market estimation and to arrive at precise statistical numbers for each segment and sub-segment of the global smartphone repair market. data was split into several segments & sub-segments post studying various parameters and trends in the areas of the components, activity type, and business type in the global Smartphone Repair market.

The main objective of the Global Smartphone Repair Market Study

The current & future market trends of the global smartphone repair market were pinpointed in the study. Investors can gain strategic insights to base their discretion for investments on the qualitative and quantitative analysis performed in the study. Current and future market trends determined the overall attractiveness of the market at a regional level, providing a platform for the industrial participant to exploit the untapped market to benefit from a first-mover advantage. Other quantitative goals of the studies include:

• Analyze the current and forecast market size of the smartphone repair market in terms of value (USD). Also, analyze the current and forecast market size of different segments and sub-segments
• Segments in the study include areas of components, activity type, and business type.
• Define and analysis of the regulatory framework for the smartphone repair industry
• Analyze the value chain involved with the presence of various intermediaries, along with analyzing customer and competitor behaviors of the industry
• Analyze the current and forecast market size of the smartphone repair market for the major region
• Major countries of regions studied in the report include Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and the Rest of the World
• Company profiles of the smartphone repair market and the growth strategies adopted by the market players to sustain in the fast-growing market
• Deep dive regional level analysis of the industry

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