基板対基板コネクタ市場規模、シェア、動向、2030年までの世界予測

Board to Board Connector Market - Global Forecast To 2030

Board-to-Board Connector Market by Type (Male Connectors, Socket), Connector Type (Mezzanine, Backplane), Mounting (Surface-mount Technology, Through-hole Technology, Press-Fit, Hybrid), Pitch (<1 mm, 1 mm to 2 mm, >2 mm) - Global Forecast to 2030

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出版社MarketsandMarkets
出版年月2025年11月
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種別英文調査報告書

基板対基板コネクタ市場 – タイプ(オスコネクタ、ソケット)、コネクタタイプ(メザニン、バックプレーン)、実装(表面実装技術、スルーホール技術、プレスフィット、ハイブリッド)、ピッチ(<1 mm、1 mm~2 mm、>2 mm) – 2030年までの世界予測

世界の基板対基板コネクタ市場は、2025年には124.2億米ドル、2030年には160.5億米ドルに達し、予測期間中に5.3%のCAGR(年平均成長率)で成長すると予測されています。工場や生産システムでは、より革新的で相互接続された技術が導入されており、産業オートメーションとロボット工学の需要増加が市場の成長を牽引しています。これらのコネクタは、制御ユニット、センサー、ロボット部品間でデータ、電力、信号を確実に伝送するために不可欠です。産業界がインダストリー4.0に移行するにつれて、過酷な動作環境にも耐えられる、コンパクトで耐振動性に優れた高速コネクタの需要が高まっています。ロボット、プログラマブルロジックコントローラ(PLC)、自動化機械は、精度と効率性を実現するためにこれらのコネクタに依存しており、製造、物流、プロセスオートメーションの各分野での継続的な採用を促進しています。

本調査レポートは、基板対基板コネクタ(基板対基板コネクタ)市場を、タイプ、コネクタタイプ、ピッチ、実装タイプ、用途、エンドユーザー、地域(北米、欧州、アジア太平洋、その他の地域)別に分類しています。本レポートは、市場の成長に影響を与える重要な要因(成長の促進要因、制約要因、課題、機会など)に関する詳細な情報を提供しています。主要業界プレーヤーの徹底的な分析により、各社の事業概要、ソリューションとサービス、主要戦略、契約、パートナーシップ、合意に関する洞察が得られています。製品・サービスの発売、買収、市場に関連する最近の動向についても解説しています。本レポートは、基板対基板コネクタエコシステムにおける新興企業の競合分析を網羅しています。

本レポートは、市場リーダーおよび新規参入企業にとって、基板対基板コネクタ市場とそのサブセグメントの収益数値に関する近似値に関する情報を提供するのに役立ちます。また、ステークホルダーが競争環境を理解し、事業のポジショニングを改善し、適切な市場開拓戦略を策定するための洞察を深めるのに役立ちます。さらに、本レポートは、ステークホルダーが市場の動向を把握し、主要な市場牽引要因、制約要因、課題、そして機会に関する情報を提供するのにも役立ちます。

本レポートでは、以下の点について洞察を提供しています。

基板対基板コネクタ市場の成長に影響を与える主要な推進要因(5Gネットワ​​ークと高速データ通信の拡大、産業オートメーションとロボティクスへの注目度の高まり、IoTデバイスの導入拡大)、制約要因(特定用途向け基板間コネクタの開発に伴う技術的複雑さ、環境および規制へのコンプライアンス)、機会(電気自動車の普及、堅牢なコネクタの需要増加)、課題(シグナルインテグリティと高速データ伝送、コスト最適化と価格圧力)の分析。

  • 製品開発/イノベーション:基板対基板コネクタ市場における今後の技術、研究開発活動、製品投入に関する詳細な洞察
  • 市場開発:様々な地域における基板対基板コネクタ市場の分析に基づき、収益性の高い市場に関する包括的な情報を提供します
  • 市場多様化:基板対基板コネクタ市場における新製品、未開拓地域、最近の開発状況、投資に関する網羅的な情報を提供します
  • 競合評価:TE Con​​nectivity(アイルランド)、Amphenol Corporation(米国)、ヒロセ電機株式会社(日本)、Molex(米国)、日本航空電子工業株式会社(日本)など、基板対基板コネクタ市場の主要企業の市場シェア、成長戦略、サービス提供に関する詳細な評価を提供します

Report Description

The global board-to-board connector market is anticipated to reach USD 12.42 billion in 2025 and USD 16.05 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for industrial automation and robotics fuels the market growth as factories and production systems adopt more innovative, interconnected technologies. These connectors are crucial in enabling the reliable transmission of data, power, and signals between control units, sensors, and robotic components. As industries transition to Industry 4.0, there is a growing demand for compact, vibration-resistant, and high-speed connectors that can withstand harsh operating environments. Robots, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and automated machinery rely on these connectors for precision and efficiency, driving continuous adoption across manufacturing, logistics, and process automation sectors.

基板対基板コネクタ市場規模、シェア、動向、2030年までの世界予測
Board to Board Connector Market – Global Forecast To 2030

“1 mm to 2 mm segment is expected to hold the largest market share in 2030.”

The 1 mm to 2 mm pitch segment in the board-to-board connector market is expected to dominate due to its optimal balance between miniaturization, signal integrity, and mechanical reliability. This pitch range is widely adopted in consumer electronics, industrial automation, and automotive applications where compact designs are critical without compromising electrical performance. Smaller pitches below 1 mm often face challenges in handling high current and ensuring durability, while larger pitches above 2 mm occupy more space and limit device miniaturization. The 1–2 mm range supports high-speed data transmission and reliable power delivery, making it suitable for advanced devices like IoT modules, wearables, and automotive control units. Additionally, manufacturers prefer this segment because it offers easier assembly, lower manufacturing complexity, and broad compatibility with existing PCB layouts. These factors collectively make the 1–2 mm segment the preferred choice for balancing performance, size, and cost efficiency across multiple industries.

基板対基板コネクタ市場規模、シェア、動向、2030年までの世界予測 - by type
Board to Board Connector Market – Global Forecast To 2030 – by type

“Automotive segment to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. “

The automotive segment is projected to grow the fastest in the board-to-board connector market due to the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving technologies, and advanced infotainment systems. Modern cars rely on numerous electronic control units (ECUs), sensors, and battery management systems that require compact, high-reliability connectors to ensure seamless power and data transmission. The shift toward connected and smart vehicles further boosts the demand for high-speed, vibration-resistant connectors that can withstand harsh automotive environments. Additionally, the growing investment in vehicle electrification, ADAS, and in-vehicle connectivity continues to drive the need for advanced board-to-board connector solutions in the automotive industry.

基板対基板コネクタ市場規模、シェア、動向、2030年までの世界予測 - 地域
Board to Board Connector Market – Global Forecast To 2030 – region

“US is expected to hold a significant market share in North America during the forecast period.”

The US dominates the board-to-board connector market in North America due to its strong presence of leading manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, defense, and electronics sectors. The country’s advanced technological infrastructure and high adoption of automation, 5G, and IoT-enabled systems drive significant demand for reliable, high-speed interconnect solutions. Major players, such as TE Connectivity and Molex, have extensive operations and R&D facilities in the US, supporting innovation and large-scale production. Additionally, the growing use of electric vehicles, data centers, and industrial robotics further strengthens the US market position, making it the primary hub for board-to-board connector demand and development in North America.

In-depth interviews have been conducted with chief executive officers (CEOs), directors, and other executives from various key organizations operating in the board-to-board connector marketplace.

  • By Company Type: Tier 1 – 40%, Tier 2 – 35%, and Tier 3 – 25%
  • By Designation: C-level Executives – 45%, Directors – 35%, and Others – 20%
  • By Region: North America – 45%, Europe – 25%, Asia Pacific – 20%, and RoW – 10%

The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the board-to-board connector market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.

基板対基板コネクタ市場規模、シェア、動向、2030年までの世界予測 - 対象企業
Board to Board Connector Market – Global Forecast To 2030 – ecosystem

Research Coverage

This research report categorizes the board-to-board connector market by type, connector type, pitch, mounting type, application, end user, and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, RoW). The report provides detailed information on the significant factors influencing market growth, including drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. A thorough analysis of the key industry players has provided insights into their business overview, solutions and services, key strategies, contracts, partnerships, and agreements. Product and service launches, acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the market. This report covers a competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the board-to-board connector ecosystem.

Reasons to Buy This Report

The report will assist market leaders and new entrants with information on the closest approximations of revenue numbers for the board-to-board connector market and its subsegments. It will also help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following pointers:

Analysis of key drivers (expansion of 5G networks and high-speed data communication, increasing focus on industrial automation and robotics, rising deployment of Internet of Things devices), restraints (technological complexities associated with developing application-specific board-to-board connectors, environmental and regulatory compliance), opportunities (expansion of electric vehicles, increasing demand for rugged connectors), and challenges (signal integrity and high-speed data transmission, cost optimization and pricing pressure) influencing the growth of the board-to-board connector market.

  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research and development activities, and product launches in the board-to-board connector market
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets with an analysis of the board-to-board connector market across varied regions
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the board-to-board connector market
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players in the board-to-board connector market, such as TE Connectivity (Ireland), Amphenol Corporation (US), Hirose Electric Co. Ltd. (Japan), Molex (US), and Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd (Japan)

Table of Contents

1           INTRODUCTION           32

1.1        STUDY OBJECTIVES    32

1.2        MARKET DEFINITION   33

1.3        STUDY SCOPE  33

1.3.1     MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE   33

1.3.2     INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS           35

1.3.3     YEARS CONSIDERED    36

1.4        CURRENCY CONSIDERED         36

1.5        UNIT CONSIDERED      36

1.6        LIMITATIONS   36

1.7        STAKEHOLDERS          36

1.8        SUMMARY OF CHANGES          37

2           EXECUTIVE SUMMARY            38

2.1        MARKET HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY INSIGHTS     38

2.2        KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS: MAPPING OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS  39

2.3        DISRUPTIVE TRENDS IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET 40

2.4        HIGH-GROWTH SEGMENTS     41

2.5        REGIONAL SNAPSHOT: MARKET SIZE, GROWTH RATE, AND FORECAST            42

3           PREMIUM INSIGHTS     43

3.1        ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET     43

3.2        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE            43

3.3        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH            44

3.4        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER AND REGION       44

3.5        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY     45

4           MARKET OVERVIEW    46

4.1        INTRODUCTION           46

4.2        MARKET DYNAMICS    46

4.2.1     DRIVERS           47

4.2.1.1  Rapid expansion of 5G networks and escalated demand for

high-speed data communication             47

4.2.1.2  Significant demand for industrial automation and robotics            47

4.2.1.3  Elevated adoption of IoT devices           48

4.2.2     RESTRAINTS    49

4.2.2.1  Technological complexities in developing application-specific connectors       49

4.2.2.2  High cost of environmental compliance  49

4.2.3     OPPORTUNITIES          50

4.2.3.1  Rising adoption of electric vehicles        50

4.2.3.2  Increasing demand for rugged, durable, and field-reliable electronics and heavy-duty machinery  50

4.2.4     CHALLENGES   51

4.2.4.1  Signal integrity and high-speed data transmission challenges         51

4.2.4.2  Cost optimization and pricing pressure   51

4.3        INTERCONNECTED MARKETS AND CROSS-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES          52

4.4        STRATEGIC MOVES BY TIER-1/2/3 PLAYERS 52

5           INDUSTRY TRENDS      54

5.1        PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS     54

5.1.1     INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY          55

5.1.2     BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS   55

5.1.3     BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS        55

5.1.4     THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES     55

5.1.5     THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS  56

5.2        MACROECONOMICS OUTLOOK            56

5.2.1     INTRODUCTION           56

5.2.2     GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST 56

5.2.3     TRENDS IN GLOBAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY        59

5.2.4     TRENDS IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY  59

5.3        VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS         59

5.4        ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS           61

5.5        PRICING ANALYSIS      62

5.5.1     PRICING RANGE OF BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS OFFERED

BY KEY PLAYERS, BY PITCH, 2024      62

5.5.2     AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS,

BY PITCH, 2020–2024   63

5.5.3     AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS,

BY REGION, 2020–2024            64

5.6        TRADE ANALYSIS        65

5.6.1     IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 8536)    65

5.6.2     EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 8536)    66

5.7        KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2026–2027            67

5.8        TARIFF ANALYSIS        67

5.9        TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS         68

5.10      INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO         68

5.11      CASE STUDY ANALYSIS           69

5.11.1   AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER ACHIEVES RELIABLE HIGH-SPEED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ECUS USING BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS FROM JAE 69

5.11.2   GCT DELIVERS GROUND-FIRST CONNECTOR SOLUTION FOR ENHANCED SYSTEM PROTECTION    69

5.11.3   GCT DEVELOPS CUSTOMIZED PIN HEADER INSULATOR TO IMPROVE PCB ASSEMBLY ACCURACY            70

5.12      IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF ON BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET 70

5.12.1   INTRODUCTION           70

5.12.2   KEY TARIFF RATES     71

5.12.3   PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS        72

5.12.4   IMPACT ON COUNTRIES/REGIONS       72

5.12.4.1             US        72

5.12.4.2             Europe  73

5.12.4.3             Asia Pacific       74

5.12.5   IMPACT ON END USERS           75

6           TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS, AI-DRIVEN IMPACT, PATENTS,

AND INNOVATIONS      76

6.1        KEY EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES         76

6.1.1     HIGH-SPEED DATA TRANSMISSION    76

6.1.2     SURFACE-MOUNT TECHNOLOGY       76

6.2        COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES    76

6.2.1     CONNECTOR LOCKING AND LATCHING MECHANISM            76

6.2.2     ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE SHIELDING AND FILTERING            77

6.3        ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES     77

6.3.1     POWER DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT           77

6.4        TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT ROADMAP    77

6.4.1     MID-TERM EVOLUTION (2027-2030): HIGH-SPEED & HYBRID ARCHITECTURES        77

6.4.2    LONG-TERM OUTLOOK (2025-2035+): INTELLIGENT, ULTRA-MINIATURE & SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS         78

6.5        PATENT ANALYSIS      78

6.6        IMPACT OF AI ON BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET           80

6.6.1     TOP USE CASES AND MARKET POTENTIAL    80

6.6.2     BEST PRACTICES FOLLOWED BY COMPANIES IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET     81

6.6.3     CASE STUDIES RELATED TO AI IMPLEMENTATION IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET     81

6.6.4     INTERCONNECTED/ADJACENT ECOSYSTEM AND IMPACT ON MARKET PLAYERS           82

6.6.5     CLIENTS’ READINESS TO ADOPT AI IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MANUFACTURING         82

7           REGULATORY LANDSCAPE      83

7.1        REGIONAL REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE 83

7.1.1     REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 83

7.1.2     INDUSTRY STANDARDS           86

8           CUSTOMER LANDSCAPE AND BUYER BEHAVIOR            87

8.1        DECISION-MAKING PROCESS  87

8.2        KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA            88

8.2.1     KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS     88

8.2.2     BUYING CRITERIA        89

8.3        ADOPTION BARRIERS AND INTERNAL CHALLENGES            90

8.4        UNMET NEEDS OF VARIOUS END USERS        91

9           INNOVATION TRENDS IN BOARD-TO-BOARD TO CONNECTORS  92

9.1        INTRODUCTION           92

9.2        SHIFT TO HYBRID CONNECTORS        92

9.3        INTEGRATION WITH AI AND EDGE COMPUTING HARDWARE      92

9.4        DEVELOPMENT OF EMI-SHIELDED AND HIGH-SPEED CONNECTOR SOLUTIONS        93

9.5        MINIATURIZATION AND DEMAND FOR FINE-PITCH CONNECTORS  93

9.6        ADVANCEMENTS IN AUTOMATED TESTING AND INSPECTION DURING MANUFACTURING         93

10         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE            94

10.1      INTRODUCTION           95

10.2      MALE CONNECTORS    96

10.2.1   STACKED HEADERS     98

10.2.1.1             Strong focus on designing compact and high-density devices to spike demand            98

10.2.2   SHROUDED HEADERS  99

10.2.2.1             Pressing need for secure, robust, and error-proof connections between boards and cables to foster segmental growth          99

10.3      SOCKETS         100

10.3.1   INCREASING DEMAND FOR MULTI-BOARD ARCHITECTURES TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES         100

11         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY CONNECTOR TYPE      101

11.1      INTRODUCTION           102

11.2      MEZZANINE CONNECTORS      103

11.2.1   INCREASING DEMAND FOR COMPACT CONSUMER ELECTRONICS TO

FUEL SEGMENTAL GROWTH   103

11.3      BACKPLANE CONNECTORS     104

11.3.1   SURGING NEED FOR FASTER DATA TRANSMISSION TO STIMULATE SEGMENTAL GROWTH           104

11.4      OTHER CONNECTOR TYPES    104

12         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH            105

12.1      INTRODUCTION           106

12.2      LESS THAN 1 MM         108

12.2.1   0.80 MM            109

12.2.1.1             Rising demand for ultra-compact electronics to support segmental growth         109

12.2.2   0.65 MM            110

12.2.2.1             Ongoing requirement for ultra-fine pitch connectors, maintaining signal integrity and mechanical stability to drive market 110

12.2.3   OTHER FINE PITCH CATEGORIES        111

12.3      1 TO 2 MM        112

12.3.1   1.00 MM            114

12.3.1.1             Shrinking size of electronic devices to create growth opportunities     114

12.3.2   1.27 MM            115

12.3.2.1             Growing demand for high mechanical reliability in harsh environments to support segmental growth       115

12.3.3   1.50 MM            116

12.3.3.1             Excellence in balancing high current capacity with efficient space utilization to facilitate market growth            116

12.3.4   2.00 MM            117

12.3.4.1             Wide use in industrial, transportation, and aerospace applications to contribute to market growth   117

12.4      GREATER THAN 2 MM 118

12.4.1   2.54 MM            120

12.4.1.1             Elevating demand for industrial automation, power electronics, and rugged embedded systems to favor segmental growth          120

12.4.2   3.00 MM            121

12.4.2.1             Superior resistance to vibration and thermal stress to stimulate demand        121

12.4.3   OTHER STANDARD PITCH CATEGORIES         122

13         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY MOUNTING TYPE         123

13.1      INTRODUCTION           124

13.2      SURFACE-MOUNT       125

13.2.1   ABILITY TO SUPPORT HIGH-FREQUENCY SIGNALS AND DENSE CIRCUITRY TO BOOST DEMAND  125

13.3      THROUGH-HOLE          126

13.3.1   RISING USE IN INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, POWER SUPPLIES, AND MILITARY ELECTRONICS TO CONTRIBUTE TO MARKET GROWTH 126

13.4      PRESS-FIT       126

13.4.1   POTENTIAL TO HANDLE HIGH CURRENTS AND FREQUENT MECHANICAL STRESS TO ACCELERATE DEMAND          126

13.5      HYBRID            126

13.5.1   RISING DEMAND FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS IN SPACE-CONSTRAINED ENVIRONMENTS TO PROPEL MARKET   126

14         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY APPLICATION   127

14.1      INTRODUCTION           128

14.2      SIGNAL TRANSMISSION           129

14.2.1   HIGH-SPEED/HIGH-FREQUENCY         130

14.2.1.1             Escalating demand for high-performance computing to fuel market growth           130

14.2.2   MIXED SIGNAL 131

14.2.2.1             Growing need for compact multifunctional interconnects in industrial automation to fuel market growth            131

14.3      POWER DELIVERY        131

14.3.1   ABILITY TO ENSURE STABLE POWER FLOW EVEN IN COMPACT ASSEMBLIES TO BOOST DEMAND  131

14.4      DATA COMMUNICATION          131

14.4.1   GROWING INCLINATION TOWARD 5G, IOT, AND EDGE COMPUTING TO SPUR DEMAND          131

15         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER    132

15.1      INTRODUCTION           133

15.2      CONSUMER ELECTRONICS      135

15.2.1   RISING ADOPTION OF ULTRA-THIN AND COMPACT DEVICE DESIGNS TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH     135

15.3      INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION     142

15.3.1   ROBOTICS        149

15.3.1.1             Rapid integration of smart sensors and AI-based control systems to drive market            149

15.3.2   HUMANOID       149

15.3.2.1             Increasing use of intelligent robots in logistics applications to fuel market growth         149

15.3.3   FACTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS            149

15.3.3.1             Transition toward connected automation to fuel growth  149

15.3.4   INDUSTRIAL IOT DEVICES       150

15.3.4.1             Expansion of smart factories to expedite market growth  150

15.4      TELECOMMUNICATIONS         150

15.4.1   GLOBAL EXPANSION OF 5G NETWORKS TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH       150

15.5      AUTOMOTIVE  158

15.5.1   INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES     165

15.5.1.1             Need for efficient communication and power distribution across complex powertrain architectures to drive market  165

15.5.2   ELECTRIC VEHICLES   165

15.5.2.1             Shift toward integrated electronic architectures to create growth opportunities   165

15.5.3   SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES        166

15.5.3.1             Surging adoption of autonomous driving technologies to boost demand    166

15.6      HEALTHCARE  166

15.6.1   PRESSING NEED FOR PORTABILITY, CONNECTIVITY, AND REAL-TIME DATA HANDLING TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH       166

15.7      AEROSPACE & DEFENSE         173

15.7.1   AIRCRAFT        181

15.7.1.1             Focus on simplifying wiring, reducing aircraft weight, and ensuring high performance to drive demand            181

15.7.2   DRONES           181

15.7.2.1             Increasing demand for autonomous and long-endurance drones to foster market growth         181

15.7.3   WEAPONS & ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS            181

15.7.3.1             Surging demand for advanced and mechanically robust electronic warfare systems to stimulate market growth            181

15.7.4   OTHER AEROSPACE & DEFENSE APPLICATIONS            182

15.8      OTHER END USERS      182

16         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION            189

16.1      INTRODUCTION           190

16.2      NORTH AMERICA         191

16.2.1   US        193

16.2.1.1             Surging demand for cloud services with integration of AI models to accelerate market growth     193

16.2.2   CANADA           194

16.2.2.1             Evolving industrial and electronics landscape to create growth opportunities       194

16.2.3   MEXICO            194

16.2.3.1             Expansion of production facilities to boost demand 194

16.3      EUROPE            194

16.3.1   GERMANY        197

16.3.1.1             Growing focus of industrial sector on smart manufacturing to support market growth            197

16.3.2   UK        198

16.3.2.1             Increasing investments in data centers to foster market growth   198

16.3.3   FRANCE           198

16.3.3.1             Significant focus on expanding semiconductor packaging and electronic manufacturing capacity to boost demand 198

16.3.4   ITALY   198

16.3.4.1             Modernization of railway networks and industrial electronics to spur demand        198

16.3.5   SPAIN   199

16.3.5.1             Strong focus on strengthening domestic electronics manufacturing base to create opportunities  199

16.3.6   NORDICS          199

16.3.6.1             Rapid expansion of 5G and telecom infrastructure to accelerate demand       199

16.3.7   REST OF EUROPE         200

16.4      ASIA PACIFIC   200

16.4.1   CHINA  203

16.4.1.1             Expansion of electronics and electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem to expedite market growth     203

16.4.2   JAPAN  204

16.4.2.1             Strong focus of electronics manufacturers on miniaturization and precision engineering to support market growth  204

16.4.3   SOUTH KOREA 204

16.4.3.1             Rapid expansion of 5G and semiconductor ecosystem to facilitate demand  204

16.4.4   INDIA    205

16.4.4.1             Booming electronics manufacturing industry to contribute to market growth      205

16.4.5   AUSTRALIA      205

16.4.5.1             Ongoing renewable energy and smart grid infrastructure projects to drive market  205

16.4.6   INDONESIA       206

16.4.6.1             Growing inclination toward industrial automation to surge demand            206

16.4.7   MALAYSIA        206

16.4.7.1             Increasing investments in advanced packaging, automotive electronics, and smart devices to create opportunities     206

16.4.8   THAILAND        207

16.4.8.1             Growing emphasis on smart manufacturing to expedite demand           207

16.4.9   VIETNAM         207

16.4.9.1             Emphasis on expanding consumer electronics and industrial equipment manufacturing base to fuel demand            207

16.4.10  REST OF ASIA PACIFIC            207

16.5      ROW     208

16.5.1   MIDDLE EAST  209

16.5.1.1             Saudi Arabia      210

16.5.1.1.1          Focus on digital manufacturing and industrial automation to fuel market growth          210

16.5.1.2             UAE      211

16.5.1.2.1          Expansion of data centers, telecommunications networks, and IoT-enabled systems to spike demand     211

16.5.1.3             Qatar    211

16.5.1.3.1          Growth in IT infrastructure to drive demand            211

16.5.1.4             Kuwait  212

16.5.1.4.1          Modernization of energy and industrial infrastructure to favor market growth    212

16.5.1.5             Oman    212

16.5.1.5.1          Digital transformation of industrial sector to boost demand    212

16.5.1.6             Bahrain 212

16.5.1.6.1          Increasing investments in advanced manufacturing to propel market 212

16.5.1.7             Rest of Middle East       213

16.5.2   SOUTH AMERICA         213

16.5.2.1             Growing renewable energy infrastructure to drive market     213

16.5.3   AFRICA             213

16.5.3.1             South Africa      214

16.5.3.1.1          Growing renewable energy projects and booming power electronics sector to support market growth        214

16.5.3.2             Rest of Africa    214

17         COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE     215

17.1      OVERVIEW       215

17.2      KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2021–2025            215

17.3      REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2020–2024         217

17.4      MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024        218

17.5      COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS            221

17.6      BRAND COMPARISON   222

17.6.1   TE CONNECTIVITY      222

17.6.2   AMPHENOL CORPORATION      222

17.6.3   HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.   223

17.6.4   MOLEX 223

17.6.5   JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LTD.            223

17.7      COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024     223

17.7.1   STARS  223

17.7.2   EMERGING LEADERS   223

17.7.3   PERVASIVE PLAYERS   224

17.7.4   PARTICIPANTS            224

17.7.5   COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024  225

17.7.5.1             Company footprint         225

17.7.5.2             Region footprint            226

17.7.5.3             Type footprint   227

17.7.5.4             Connector type footprint            228

17.7.5.5             Pitch footprint   229

17.7.5.6             End user footprint         230

17.8      COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024     231

17.8.1   PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES      231

17.8.2   RESPONSIVE COMPANIES        231

17.8.3   DYNAMIC COMPANIES 231

17.8.4   STARTING BLOCKS      231

17.8.5   COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024     233

17.8.5.1             Detailed list of key startups/SMEs         233

17.8.5.2             Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs            234

17.9      COMPETITIVE SCENARIO        235

17.9.1   PRODUCT LAUNCHES & ENHANCEMENTS     235

17.9.2   DEALS  239

17.9.3   EXPANSIONS    240

18         COMPANY PROFILES    242

18.1      KEY PLAYERS  242

18.1.1   TE CONNECTIVITY      242

18.1.1.1             Business overview        242

18.1.1.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered      243

18.1.1.3             Recent developments    244

18.1.1.3.1          Product launches & enhancements         244

18.1.1.3.2          Expansions        245

18.1.1.4             MnM view         245

18.1.1.4.1          Key strengths/Right to win        245

18.1.1.4.2          Strategic choices           246

18.1.1.4.3          Weaknesses/Competitive threats           246

18.1.2   AMPHENOL CORPORATION      247

18.1.2.1             Business overview        247

18.1.2.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered      248

18.1.2.3             Recent developments    249

18.1.2.3.1          Product launches & enhancements         249

18.1.2.4             MnM view         250

18.1.2.4.1          Key strengths/Right to win        250

18.1.2.4.2          Strategic choices           250

18.1.2.4.3          Weaknesses/Competitive threats           250

18.1.3   HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.   251

18.1.3.1             Business overview        251

18.1.3.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered      252

18.1.3.3             Recent developments    253

18.1.3.3.1          Product launches & enhancements         253

18.1.3.4             MnM view         255

18.1.3.4.1          Key strengths/Right to win        255

18.1.3.4.2          Strategic choices           255

18.1.3.4.3          Weaknesses/Competitive threats           255

18.1.4   MOLEX, LLC     256

18.1.4.1             Business overview        256

18.1.4.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered      256

18.1.4.3             Recent developments    257

18.1.4.3.1          Product launches & enhancements         257

18.1.4.3.2          Deals    258

18.1.4.3.3          Expansions        258

18.1.4.4             MnM view         259

18.1.4.4.1          Key strengths/Right to win        259

18.1.4.4.2          Strategic choices           259

18.1.4.4.3          Weaknesses/Competitive threats           259

18.1.5   JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LTD.            260

18.1.5.1             Business overview        260

18.1.5.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered      261

18.1.5.3             Recent developments    262

18.1.5.3.1          Product launches & enhancements         262

18.1.5.4             MnM view         263

18.1.5.4.1          Key strengths/Right to win        263

18.1.5.4.2          Strategic choices           263

18.1.5.4.3          Weaknesses/Competitive threats           263

18.1.6   SAMTEC           264

18.1.6.1             Business overview        264

18.1.6.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered      264

18.1.6.3             Recent developments    265

18.1.6.3.1          Product launches & enhancements         265

18.1.6.4             MnM view         266

18.1.6.4.1          Key strengths/Right to win        266

18.1.6.4.2          Strategic choices           266

18.1.6.4.3          Weaknesses/Competitive threats           266

18.1.7   CSCONN CORPORATION          267

18.1.7.1             Business overview        267

18.1.7.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered      268

18.1.7.3             MnM view         269

18.1.7.3.1          Key strengths/Right to win        269

18.1.7.3.2          Strategic choices           269

18.1.7.3.3          Weaknesses/Competitive threats           269

18.1.8   OMRON CORPORATION            270

18.1.8.1             Business overview        270

18.1.8.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered      271

18.1.8.3             MnM view         272

18.1.8.3.1          Key strengths/Right to win        272

18.1.8.3.2          Strategic choices           272

18.1.8.3.3          Weaknesses/Competitive threats           272

18.1.9   KYOCERA CORPORATION        273

18.1.9.1             Business overview        273

18.1.9.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered      274

18.1.9.3             Recent developments    275

18.1.9.3.1          Product launches & enhancements         275

18.1.9.4             MnM view         276

18.1.9.4.1          Key strengths/Right to win        276

18.1.9.4.2          Strategic choices           276

18.1.9.4.3          Weaknesses/Competitive threats           276

18.1.10  FIT HON TENG LIMITED          277

18.1.10.1           Business overview        277

18.1.10.2           Products/Solutions/Services offered      278

18.1.10.3           Recent developments    279

18.1.10.3.1        Expansions        279

18.1.10.4           MnM view         279

18.1.10.4.1        Key strengths/Right to win        279

18.1.10.4.2        Strategic choices           279

18.1.10.4.3        Weaknesses/Competitive threats           279

18.1.11  HARTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP          280

18.1.11.1           Business overview        280

18.1.11.2           Products/Solutions/Services offered      280

18.1.11.3           Recent developments    281

18.1.11.3.1        Product launches & enhancements         281

18.1.11.3.2        Deals    281

18.1.11.3.3        Expansions        282

18.1.11.4           MnM view         282

18.1.11.4.1        Key strengths/Right to win        282

18.1.11.4.2        Strategic choices           282

18.1.11.4.3        Weaknesses/Competitive threats           282

18.2      OTHER PLAYERS          283

18.2.1   3M        283

18.2.2   HARWIN           284

18.2.3   EPT GMBH       285

18.2.4   KEL CORPORATION      286

18.2.5   METZ CONNECT GMBH           287

18.2.6   SMK CORPORATION     288

18.2.7   ACES ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.            289

18.2.8   AUK      290

18.2.9   ROSENBERGER 290

18.2.10  JST SALES AMERICA, INC.       291

18.2.11  IRISO ELECTRONICS CO. LTD. 292

18.2.12  YAMAICHI ELECTRONICS CO. LTD      293

18.2.13  PHOENIX CONTACT     293

18.2.14  DON CONNEX ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.           294

18.2.15  WEITRONIC ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.     294

18.2.16  AMTEK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.         295

18.2.17  TAITEK COMPONENTS CO.,LTD.         295

18.2.18  GREENCONN CO., LTD 296

18.2.19  WCON ELECTRONICS (GUANGDONG) CO., LTD.            296

18.2.20  KUNSHAN CONNECTORS ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.            297

18.2.21  UNICORN ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS CO., LTD.            297

18.2.22  OUPIIN GLOBAL           298

18.2.23  CVILUX CORPORATION            298

18.2.24  PLASTRON       299

19         RESEARCH METHODOLOGY     300

19.1      RESEARCH DATA         300

19.1.1   SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH           301

19.1.2   SECONDARY DATA      302

19.1.2.1             List of major secondary sources            302

19.1.2.2             Key data from secondary sources          302

19.1.3   PRIMARY DATA            303

19.1.3.1             List of primary interview participants    303

19.1.3.2             Key data from primary sources  304

19.1.3.3             Key industry insights     305

19.1.3.4             Breakdown of primaries             305

19.2      MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION     306

19.2.1   TOP-DOWN APPROACH           306

19.2.2   BOTTOM-UP APPROACH         307

19.2.3   MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY  307

19.3      MARKET FORECAST APPROACH         308

19.3.1   SUPPLY SIDE    308

19.3.2   DEMAND SIDE  308

19.4      DATA TRIANGULATION           309

19.5      RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS       310

19.6      RESEARCH LIMITATIONS         310

19.7      RISK ASSESSMENT      311

20         APPENDIX        312

20.1      INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS 312

20.2      DISCUSSION GUIDE      312

20.3      KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL          316

20.4      CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS      318

20.5      RELATED REPORTS     318

20.6      AUTHOR DETAILS        319

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1           INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION-RELATED DETAILS           35

TABLE 2           INTERCONNECTED MARKETS AND CROSS-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES        52

TABLE 3           KEY MOVES AND STRATEGIC FOCUS 53

TABLE 4           BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS     55

TABLE 5           GDP OF KEY COUNTRIES, 2021–2030  56

TABLE 6           ROLE OF COMPANIES IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR ECOSYSTEM       61

TABLE 7           PRICING RANGE OF BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS BASED ON DIFFERENT PITCHES, BY KEY PLAYER, 2024 (USD)    62

TABLE 8           AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS, BY PITCH, 2020–2024 (USD)            63

TABLE 9           AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS, BY REGION, 2020–2024 (USD)            64

TABLE 10         IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 8536-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2024 (USD MILLION)       65

TABLE 11         EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 8536-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2024 (USD MILLION)       66

TABLE 12         KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2026–2027            67

TABLE 13         MFN TARIFF FOR HS CODE 8536-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS EXPORTED BY US 67

TABLE 14         US-ADJUSTED RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES            71

TABLE 15         PATENTS IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET 79

TABLE 16         TOP USE CASES AND MARKET POTENTIAL            80

TABLE 17         BEST PRACTICES IMPLEMENTED BY KEY COMPANIES     81

TABLE 18         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: CASE STUDIES RELATED TO

AI IMPLEMENTATION  81

TABLE 19         INTERCONNECTED/ADJACENT ECOSYSTEM AND IMPACT ON MARKET PLAYERS   82

TABLE 20         NORTH AMERICA: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,

AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 83

TABLE 21         EUROPE: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,

AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 84

TABLE 22         ASIA PACIFIC: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,

AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 85

TABLE 23         ROW: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,

AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 85

TABLE 24         GLOBAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET      86

TABLE 25         INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS, BY END USER (%)   89

TABLE 26         KEY BUYING CRITERIA, BY END USER            89

TABLE 27         UNMET NEEDS IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER 91

TABLE 28         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)   95

TABLE 29         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)   96

TABLE 30         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY MALE CONNECTOR TYPE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       96

TABLE 31         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY MALE CONNECTOR TYPE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       97

TABLE 32         MALE CONNECTORS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          97

TABLE 33         MALE CONNECTORS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          97

TABLE 34         STACKED HEADERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          98

TABLE 35         STACKED HEADERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          98

TABLE 36         SHROUDED HEADERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          99

TABLE 37         SHROUDED HEADERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          99

TABLE 38         SOCKETS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       100

TABLE 39         SOCKETS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       100

TABLE 40         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY CONNECTOR TYPE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       103

TABLE 41         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY CONNECTOR TYPE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       103

TABLE 42         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)  106

TABLE 43         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)  107

TABLE 44         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (MILLION UNITS)          107

TABLE 45         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (MILLION UNITS)          107

TABLE 46         LESS THAN 1 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          108

TABLE 47         LESS THAN 1 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          108

TABLE 48         LESS THAN 1 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       109

TABLE 49         LESS THAN 1 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       109

TABLE 50         0.80 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       110

TABLE 51         0.80 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       110

TABLE 52         0.65 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       111

TABLE 53         0.65 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       111

TABLE 54         OTHER FINE PITCH CATEGORIES: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET,

BY END USER, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       112

TABLE 55         OTHER FINE PITCH CATEGORIES: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET,

BY END USER, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       112

TABLE 56         1 TO 2 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       113

TABLE 57         1 TO 2 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       113

TABLE 58         1 TO 2 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       113

TABLE 59         1 TO 2 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       114

TABLE 60         1.00 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       114

TABLE 61         1.00 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       115

TABLE 62         1.27 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       115

TABLE 63         1.27 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       116

TABLE 64         1.50 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       116

TABLE 65         1.50 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       117

TABLE 66         2.00 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       117

TABLE 67         2.00 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       118

TABLE 68         GREATER THAN 2 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          118

TABLE 69         GREATER THAN 2 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          119

TABLE 70         GREATER THAN 2 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          119

TABLE 71         GREATER THAN 2 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          119

TABLE 72         2.54 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       120

TABLE 73         2.54 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       120

TABLE 74         3.00 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       121

TABLE 75         3.00 MM: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       121

TABLE 76         OTHER STANDARD PITCH CATEGORIES: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       122

TABLE 77         OTHER STANDARD PITCH CATEGORIES: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       122

TABLE 78         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY MOUNTING TYPE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       124

TABLE 79         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY MOUNTING TYPE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       125

TABLE 80         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       129

TABLE 81         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       129

TABLE 82         SIGNAL TRANSMISSION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET,

BY APPLICATION TYPE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)    130

TABLE 83         SIGNAL TRANSMISSION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET,

BY APPLICATION TYPE, 2025–2030, (USD MILLION)   130

TABLE 84         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       134

TABLE 85         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       134

TABLE 86         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          135

TABLE 87         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          135

TABLE 88         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          136

TABLE 89         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          136

TABLE 90         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            136

TABLE 91         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            136

TABLE 92         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            137

TABLE 93         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            137

TABLE 94         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)           137

TABLE 95         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)           138

TABLE 96         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          138

TABLE 97         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          138

TABLE 98         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       138

TABLE 99         CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       139

TABLE 100       CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          139

TABLE 101       CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          139

TABLE 102       CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       139

TABLE 103       CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       140

TABLE 104       CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          140

TABLE 105       CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          140

TABLE 106       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET,

BY APPLICATION TYPE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)    142

TABLE 107       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET,

BY APPLICATION TYPE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)    142

TABLE 108       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          143

TABLE 109       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          143

TABLE 110       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          143

TABLE 111       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          143

TABLE 112       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            144

TABLE 113       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            144

TABLE 114       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            144

TABLE 115       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            145

TABLE 116       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          145

TABLE 117       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          145

TABLE 118       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          146

TABLE 119       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          146

TABLE 120       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       146

TABLE 121       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       146

TABLE 122       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          147

TABLE 123       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          147

TABLE 124       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       147

TABLE 125       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       148

TABLE 126       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          148

TABLE 127       INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          148

TABLE 128       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            150

TABLE 129       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            151

TABLE 130       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            151

TABLE 131       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            151

TABLE 132       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            151

TABLE 133       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            152

TABLE 134       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            152

TABLE 135       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            152

TABLE 136       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          153

TABLE 137       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          153

TABLE 138       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          153

TABLE 139       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          153

TABLE 140       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       154

TABLE 141       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       154

TABLE 142       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            154

TABLE 143       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            155

TABLE 144       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       155

TABLE 145       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       155

TABLE 146       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          156

TABLE 147       TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          156

TABLE 148       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY APPLICATION TYPE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 158

TABLE 149       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY APPLICATION TYPE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 158

TABLE 150       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       159

TABLE 151       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       159

TABLE 152       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       159

TABLE 153       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       159

TABLE 154       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR LESS THAN 1 MM,

BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)      160

TABLE 155       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR LESS THAN 1 MM,

BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)      160

TABLE 156       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR 1 TO 2 MM,

BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)      160

TABLE 157       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR 1 TO 2 MM,

BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)      161

TABLE 158       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR GREATER

THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            161

TABLE 159       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR GREATER

THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            161

TABLE 160       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          162

TABLE 161       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          162

TABLE 162       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            162

TABLE 163       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            163

TABLE 164       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            163

TABLE 165       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            163

TABLE 166       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024

(USD MILLION) 164

TABLE 167       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030

(USD MILLION) 164

TABLE 168       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       164

TABLE 169       AUTOMOTIVE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       165

TABLE 170       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       167

TABLE 171       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       167

TABLE 172       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       167

TABLE 173       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       167

TABLE 174       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR LESS THAN 1 MM,

BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)      168

TABLE 175       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR LESS THAN 1 MM,

BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)      168

TABLE 176       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR 1 TO 2 MM,

BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)      168

TABLE 177       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR 1 TO 2 MM,

BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)      169

TABLE 178       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR GREATER THAN

2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       169

TABLE 179       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR GREATER THAN

2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       169

TABLE 180       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          170

TABLE 181       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          170

TABLE 182       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            170

TABLE 183       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            170

TABLE 184       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            171

TABLE 185       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            171

TABLE 186       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       171

TABLE 187       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       172

TABLE 188       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       172

TABLE 189       HEALTHCARE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       172

TABLE 190       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET,

BY APPLICATION TYPE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)    174

TABLE 191       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET,

BY APPLICATION TYPE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)    174

TABLE 192       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            175

TABLE 193       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            175

TABLE 194       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            175

TABLE 195       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            175

TABLE 196       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            176

TABLE 197       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            176

TABLE 198       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            176

TABLE 199       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            177

TABLE 200       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          177

TABLE 201       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          177

TABLE 202       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          178

TABLE 203       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          178

TABLE 204       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       178

TABLE 205       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       178

TABLE 206       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            179

TABLE 207       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            179

TABLE 208       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       179

TABLE 209       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       180

TABLE 210       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          180

TABLE 211       AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          180

TABLE 212       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       182

TABLE 213       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY TYPE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       183

TABLE 214       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       183

TABLE 215       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY PITCH,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       183

TABLE 216       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            183

TABLE 217       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            184

TABLE 218       OTHERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          184

TABLE 219       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR 1 TO 2 MM,

BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)      184

TABLE 220       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          185

TABLE 221       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FOR

GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          185

TABLE 222       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)          185

TABLE 223       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED), BY PITCH, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)          185

TABLE 224       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            186

TABLE 225       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR LESS THAN 1 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            186

TABLE 226       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED

HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)    186

TABLE 227       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET (STACKED

HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR 1 TO 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)    186

TABLE 228       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       187

TABLE 229       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET

(STACKED HEADER EXCLUDED) FOR GREATER THAN 2 MM, BY PITCH SIZE,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       187

TABLE 230       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       187

TABLE 231       OTHER END USERS: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       188

TABLE 232       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION)            190

TABLE 233       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION)            190

TABLE 234       NORTH AMERICA: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       192

TABLE 235       NORTH AMERICA: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       192

TABLE 236       NORTH AMERICA: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       192

TABLE 237       NORTH AMERICA: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       193

TABLE 238       EUROPE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       195

TABLE 239       EUROPE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       196

TABLE 240       EUROPE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       196

TABLE 241       EUROPE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       197

TABLE 242       ASIA PACIFIC: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       201

TABLE 243       ASIA PACIFIC: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       202

TABLE 244       ASIA PACIFIC: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       202

TABLE 245       ASIA PACIFIC: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       203

TABLE 246       ROW: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       208

TABLE 247       ROW: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY REGION,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       208

TABLE 248       ROW: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       208

TABLE 249       ROW: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY END USER,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       209

TABLE 250       MIDDLE EAST: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       210

TABLE 251       MIDDLE EAST: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       210

TABLE 252       AFRICA: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2021–2024 (USD MILLION)       213

TABLE 253       AFRICA: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2025–2030 (USD MILLION)       214

TABLE 254       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED

BY KEY PLAYERS, 2021–2025  215

TABLE 255       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: DEGREE OF COMPETITION, 2024         218

TABLE 256       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: REGION FOOTPRINT    226

TABLE 257       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: TYPE FOOTPRINT        227

TABLE 258       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: CONNECTOR TYPE FOOTPRINT          228

TABLE 259       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: PITCH FOOTPRINT       229

TABLE 260       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: END USER FOOTPRINT            230

TABLE 261       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: LIST OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES            233

TABLE 262       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF

KEY STARTUPS/SMES 234

TABLE 263       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES & EHANCEMENTS, JANUARY 2021−AUGUST 2025    235

TABLE 264       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: DEALS, JANUARY 2021−AUGUST 2025           240

TABLE 265       BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: EXPANSIONS,

JANUARY 2021−AUGUST 2025            240

TABLE 266       TE CONNECTIVITY: COMPANY OVERVIEW            242

TABLE 267       TE CONNECTIVITY: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED  243

TABLE 268       TE CONNECTIVITY: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/ENHANCEMENTS  244

TABLE 269       TE CONNECTIVITY: EXPANSIONS       245

TABLE 270       AMPHENOL CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW       247

TABLE 271       AMPHENOL CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED  248

TABLE 272       AMPHENOL CORPORATION: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/ENHANCEMENTS  249

TABLE 273       HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW       251

TABLE 274       HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED  252

TABLE 275       HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/ENHANCEMENTS  253

TABLE 276       MOLEX: COMPANY OVERVIEW            256

TABLE 277       MOLEX: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          256

TABLE 278       MOLEX: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/ENHANCEMENTS  257

TABLE 279       MOLEX: DEALS            258

TABLE 280       MOLEX: EXPANSIONS  258

TABLE 281       JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW    260

TABLE 282       JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    261

TABLE 283       JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LTD: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/ENHANCEMENTS            262

TABLE 284       SAMTEC: COMPANY OVERVIEW          264

TABLE 285       SAMTEC: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          264

TABLE 286       SAMTEC: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/ENHANCEMENTS  265

TABLE 287       CSCONN CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW       267

TABLE 288       CSCONN CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED  268

TABLE 289       OMRON CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW            270

TABLE 290       OMRON CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED  271

TABLE 291       KYOCERA CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW       273

TABLE 292       KYOCERA CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED  274

TABLE 293       KYOCERA CORPORATION: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/ENHANCEMENTS  275

TABLE 294       FIT HON TENG LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW       277

TABLE 295       FIT HON TENG LIMITED: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED  278

TABLE 296       FIT HON TENG LIMITED: EXPANSIONS            279

TABLE 297       HARTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW       280

TABLE 298       HARTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED  280

TABLE 299       HARTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/ENHANCEMENTS  281

TABLE 300       HARTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP: DEALS            281

TABLE 301       HARTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP: EXPANSIONS    282

TABLE 302       LIST OF MAJOR SECONDARY SOURCES            302

TABLE 303       LIST OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS  303

TABLE 304       KEY DATA FROM PRIMARY SOURCES  304

TABLE 305       RISK ASSESSMENT AND IMPACT        311

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1         BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET SEGMENTATION AND REGIONAL SCOPE         34

FIGURE 2         DURATION COVERED   36

FIGURE 3         MARKET SCENARIO     38

FIGURE 4         GLOBAL BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, 2021–2030    39

FIGURE 5         MAJOR STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS IN BOARD-TO-BOARD

CONNECTOR MARKET, 2021–2025       39

FIGURE 6         DISRUPTIONS INFLUENCING GROWTH OF BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET     40

FIGURE 7         HIGH-GROWTH SEGMENTS IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET,

2025–2030        41

FIGURE 8         ASIA PACIFIC TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR IN BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET, IN TERMS OF VALUE, DURING FORECAST PERIOD   42

FIGURE 9         RAPID EXPANSION OF ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING IN

EMERGING ECONOMIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO MARKET GROWTH          43

FIGURE 10        MALE CONNECTORS SEGMENT TO CAPTURE MAJORITY OF MARKET SHARE

IN 2025             43

FIGURE 11        LESS THAN 1 MM SEGMENT TO RECORD HIGHEST CAGR FROM 2025 TO 2030   44

FIGURE 12        CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SEGMENT AND ASIA PACIFIC TO HOLD LARGEST SHARE OF BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET IN 2030            44

FIGURE 13        SOUTH KOREA TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR IN GLOBAL BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET FROM 2025 TO 2030   45

FIGURE 14        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS,

OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES  46

FIGURE 15        IMPACT OF DRIVERS ON BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET 48

FIGURE 16        IMPACT OF RESTRAINTS ON BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET 49

FIGURE 17        IMPACT OF OPPORTUNITIES ON BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET 50

FIGURE 18        IMPACT OF CHALLENGES ON BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET 51

FIGURE 19        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS     54

FIGURE 20        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR VALUE CHAIN  60

FIGURE 21        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR ECOSYSTEM     61

FIGURE 22        AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS,

BY PITCH, 2020–2024   63

FIGURE 23        AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS,

BY REGION, 2020–2024            64

FIGURE 24        IMPORT SCENARIO FOR HS CODE 8536-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS IN

TOP 5 COUNTRIES, 2020–2024             65

FIGURE 25        EXPORT SCENARIO FOR HS CODE 8536-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS IN

TOP 5 COUNTRIES, 2020–2024             66

FIGURE 26        TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS INFLUENCING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 68

FIGURE 27        INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION STARTUP FUNDING, 2020–2024   68

FIGURE 28        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: PATENT ANALYSIS, 2015−2024          78

FIGURE 29        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: DECISION-MAKING FACTORS  88

FIGURE 30        INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS, BY END USER          88

FIGURE 31        END USERS’ KEY BUYING CRITERIA    89

FIGURE 32        ADOPTION BARRIERS AND INTERNAL CHALLENGES   90

FIGURE 33        MALE CONNECTORS HELD PROMINENT MARKET SHARE IN 2024          95

FIGURE 34        MEZZANINE CONNECTORS TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST SHARE OF

BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET IN 2025    102

FIGURE 35        1 TO 2 MM SEGMENT TO HOLD LARGEST SHARE OF

BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET IN 2025    106

FIGURE 36        SURFACE-MOUNT CONNECTORS TO CAPTURE MAJORITY OF MARKET

SHARE IN 2025 124

FIGURE 37        SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SEGMENT TO LEAD BOARD-TO-BOARD

CONNECTOR MARKET IN 2025            128

FIGURE 38        CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SEGMENT TO COMMAND

BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET IN 2025    133

FIGURE 39        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: GEOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT         190

FIGURE 40        NORTH AMERICA: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET SNAPSHOT      191

FIGURE 41        EUROPE: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET SNAPSHOT    195

FIGURE 42        ASIA PACIFIC: BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET SNAPSHOT      201

FIGURE 43        REVENUE ANALYSIS OF TOP PLAYERS IN BOARD-TO-BOARD

CONNECTOR MARKET, 2020–2024       217

FIGURE 44        MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS OFFERING

BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS, 2024         219

FIGURE 45        COMPANY VALUATION            221

FIGURE 46        FINANCIAL METRICS (EV/EBITDA)      221

FIGURE 47        BRAND COMPARISON   222

FIGURE 48        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX

(KEY COMPANIES), 2024          224

FIGURE 49        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: COMPANY FOOTPRINT            225

FIGURE 50        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX (STARTUPS/SMES), 2024            232

FIGURE 51        TE CONNECTIVITY: COMPANY SNAPSHOT            243

FIGURE 52        AMPHENOL CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT       248

FIGURE 53        HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT       252

FIGURE 54        JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT    261

FIGURE 55        OMRON CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT       271

FIGURE 56        KYOCERA CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT       274

FIGURE 57        FIT HON TENG LIMITED: COMPANY SNAPSHOT       278

FIGURE 58        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: RESEARCH DESIGN      300

FIGURE 59        BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR MARKET: RESEARCH APPROACH             301

FIGURE 60        KEY DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES            302

FIGURE 61        KEY INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS            305

FIGURE 62        BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARIES, BY COMPANY TYPE, DESIGNATION, AND REGION     305

FIGURE 63        MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY: TOP-DOWN APPROACH           306

FIGURE 64        MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY: BOTTOM-UP APPROACH         307

FIGURE 65        MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY: SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS         307

FIGURE 66        DATA TRIANGULATION           309

FIGURE 67        ASSUMPTIONS 310