Market Size of UK Wearable Technology Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 17.65 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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UK Wearable Technology Market Analysis
The United Kingdom Wearable Technology Market is expected to register a CAGR of less than 17.65% over the forecast period (2022 - 2027). Factors such as miniaturization of wearable sensors and improved communication capabilities, along with the improving abilities of these devices to facilitate the integration with various devices and machines without compromising their performance, and other functionalities, are driving the growth of the studied market.
- Wearable technology such as Smart Watches, Head-mounted Displays, Wristbands, Ear-wearables, and Other Device Types (Smart Clothing) are propelling the significant growth of the wearable technology market. Smartwatches, Fitness trackers are enhancing the consumer's wellness and fitness.
- According to UK Government, the number of IoT(Internet of Things) devices in the UK is projected to grow by over 150 million in 2024. The white goods market and consumer wearables account for over 40% of all IoT(Internet of Things) connections. Smartwatches, health and fitness trackers with ear-worn devices will become the most dominant category. Smartwatches are widely used as many people monitor their health and track heart rate.
- The adoption of wearable Technology is growing, especially across the healthcare sector as patients are increasingly adopting wearable technology and mobile apps to monitor their health constantly and mitigate health-related problems through early intervention and behavioral change. For instance, according to the Government of the United Kingdom, Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is using wearable technology to present a significant opportunity for the UK Armed Forces to reduce injury to in-service personnel.
- However, the absence of efficient and reliable battery system that can enable the users to use the wearable devices for an extended period without compromising the compactness of the devices is a major factor restraining the growth of the studied market.
- A notable impact of the pandemic has been observed on the UK's wearable technology market. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were many disruptions in the supply chain. Additionally, due to various restrictions, the deliveries of these devices were delayed. However, the adoption of these devices is set to increase as the pandemic has raised awareness of digital technologies.
