Mobile Phone Accessories

Bluetooth Headsets, Protective Carry Cases, Data Connection Kits, Batteries, Memory Cards, Wired Headsets, HandsFree Car Speakers, Mobile Music Speakers,Car Cradles, Scratch Protectors and More

Research Report

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4Q 2010
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RR-HACC-10
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The opportunity to earn high margins from the sale of handset accessory products is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition, not only for OEMs, ODMs, distributors, and retailers, but for handset vendors and mobile operators as well. Handset vendors are realizing that accessories can contribute to increasing sales and extend the product cycle of their high-end devices, and mobile operators are finding that accessories can lead to higher ARPUs as they provide better comfort, convenience, and user experiences of mobile services. Also, handset accessories provide handset vendors and mobile operators further opportunities in brand building and promotion, as well as in expanding their product offerings.

This study focuses on key handset accessories and the market for these products, including in-depth analysis for both in-box as well as aftermarket handset accessories. It also examines key market drivers and barriers to growth, acquisition channels, technological trends, and future market potential for handset accessories.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What are the key drivers, barriers, and latest trends influencing the market for handset accessories?
  • What are the high level business and marketing issues, and the critical considerations for addressing the market for handset accessories?
  • How big is the market for in-box and aftermarket handset accessories?
  • What are the features, pricing, and market outlooks for various handset accessories?
  • What is the impact of counterfeit handset accessory sales on the market?
  • What role do Chinese and other Asian manufacturers play in the handset accessories market?
  • What are the impacts of technological developments and substitution effect on the handset accessories market?
  • How are OEMs, ODMs, handset vendors, and mobile operators driving the manufacturing of handset accessories?
  • What roles do OEMs, handset vendors, mobile operators, distributors and retailers play in the marketing, sales, and distribution of handset accessories?
  • How will handset personalization and fashion accessories grow in the future handset accessories market?
  • What are the key acquisition channels for handset accessories?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Handset vendors
  • Smartphone vendors
  • ODMs and OEMs
  • Mobile operators and MVNOs
  • Memory card vendors
  • Handset battery vendors
  • Wireless Bluetooth and corded headset vendors
  • Handset charger and power supply vendors
  • Handset GPS receiver and car kit vendors
  • Handset speaker and music stand vendors
  • Handset carrying accessory vendors
  • Personalization, fashion, and other handset accessories vendors
  • Distributors and retailers of mobile handsets and accessories
  • Financial institutions involved with mobile communications
  • Venture capitalists and other investors

Table of Contents

  • Executive Brief

  • Executive Brief: Top-Line Forecast
  • Executive Brief: Drivers
  • Executive Brief: Inhibitors
  • Executive Brief: Market Share
  • Executive Brief: Summary and Strategic Recommendations

Section 1.
Executive Summary

1.1. Market Summary
1.2. High-Level Business and Marketing Issues

Section 2.
Key Takeaways and Strategic Recommendations

2.1. Handset Vendors
2.2. Mobile Operators
2.3. Independent Retailers

Section 3.
Handset Accessory Manufacturing, Marketing, and Distribution

3.1. Handset Accessory Manufacturing
3.1.1. Role of China and the Far East
3.1.2. Accessory OEM-Driven Manufacturing
3.1.2.1. Contract Manufacturing
3.1.2.2. In-House Manufacturing
3.1.3. ODM Accessory Manufacturing
3.2. Accessory Sales Channels
3.2.1. Acquisition Channels
3.2.2. Handset OEM-Driven Accessories
3.2.3. Mobile Operator-Driven Accessories
3.2.4. Retailer-Driven Handset Accessories
3.3. Critical Considerations
3.3.1. Impact of Accessories on Mobile Operators' Average Revenue per User
3.3.2. Handset Interface and Compatibility Considerations
3.3.3. Addressing Emerging Markets
3.3.4. Opportunities in Developed Markets and Smartphones

Section 4.
Market Drivers and Barriers

4.1. Handset Accessories Market Overview
4.2. Drivers for Handset Accessories
4.2.1. Increasing Feature Penetration in Handsets
4.2.2. Handset Form Factors
4.2.3. Legislation and Safety Concerns
4.2.4. High Margins
4.2.5. Increasing Importance Among Handset Vendors
4.2.6. Interest from Mobile Operators
4.2.7. Handset Protection
4.2.8. Convenience, Comfort, and Personalization Needs
4.2.9. Ubiquity of Mobile Handsets
4.3. Barriers for Handset Accessories
4.3.1. Counterfeit Sales
4.3.2. Dominance of Manufacturers in China and the Far East
4.3.3. Substitution Effect and Technology Developments
4.3.4. Handset Fragmentation and Lifecycle

Section 5.
Segment Analysis

5.1. Accessories Market by Category
5.2. In-Box Handset Accessories
5.3. Aftermarket Handset Accessories
5.4. Chargers
5.4.1. Market Overview
5.4.2. Technology Considerations and Trends
5.4.2.1. Energy Efficiency
5.4.2.2. Universal Charger Initiatives
5.4.2.3. Alternative Charging Technologies
5.4.3. Market Considerations
5.5. Batteries
5.5.1. Market Overview
5.5.2. Technology Trends and Considerations
5.5.2.1. Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
5.5.2.2. Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
5.5.2.3. Battery Life
5.5.3. Market Considerations
5.6. Bluetooth Headsets
5.6.1. Market Overview
5.6.2. Technology Trends and Considerations
5.6.2.1. Bluetooth v4.0
5.6.2.2. AVCTP and AVDTP Protocols
5.6.2.3. Speech Recognition and Bluetooth
5.6.2.4. A2DP and Audio Codecs
5.6.3. Market Considerations
5.7. Memory Cards
5.7.1. Market Overview
5.7.2. Technology Trends and Considerations
5.7.2.1. SD Card Form Factors and Formats
5.7.2.2. Embedded Memory, Applications, and Android
5.7.3. Market Considerations
5.8. Protective/Carry Cases
5.8.1. Market Overview
5.8.2. Market Considerations
5.9. Wired Headsets
5.9.1. Market Overview
5.10. Data Connection Kits and Cables
5.10.1. Market Overview
5.11. Music Speakers and Docking Stations
5.11.1. Market Overview
5.12. Car Kits/Speakers
5.12.1. Market Overview
5.12.2. Market Considerations
5.13. Decorative Accessories
5.13.1. Market Overview
5.14. Scratch Protectors
5.14.1. Market Overview
5.14.2. Market Considerations
5.15. Emerging Accessory Segments and Technologies
5.15.1. Smart Accessories
5.15.1.1. Smart Accessory Example - Email Dictation Use Case
5.15.1.2. Requirements for a Smart Accessory Segment

Section 6.
Company Directory


Section 7.
Acronyms

Scope of Study
Sources and Methodology
Notes




27 Tables

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12 Charts
  • Mobile Handset Accessory Revenue by Segment World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  • Handset Feature Penetration World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  • Aftermarket Accessory Acquisition Channel Consumer Survey, United States: 2010
  • Smartphone versus Feature Phone Accessory Ownership Consumer Survey, United States: 2010
  • Handset Feature Penetration World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  • Acquisition Channel for Aftermarket Chargers International Survey: 2009
  • Acquisition Channel for Aftermarket Batteries International Survey: 2009
  • Acquisition Channel for Aftermarket Bluetooth Headsets International Survey: 2009
  • Acquisition Channel for Aftermarket Memory Cards International Survey: 2009
  • Acquisition Channel for Aftermarket Protective/Carry Cases International Survey: 2009
  • Acquisition Channel for Portable Car Speakers International Survey: 2009
  • Mobile Handset Accessory Revenue by Segment World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015