Through-Hole Passive Components Market Report 2025

The through-hole passive components market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $38.18 billion in 2024 to $40.58 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to electronics manufacturing boom, industrial automation and control systems, consumer electronics adoption, automotive electronics integration, telecommunication infrastructure development.

The through-hole passive components market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $53.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to renewable energy systems, smart grid technologies, Internet of things (IoT) expansion, electric vehicles (EVs) market growth, 5G network deployment. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of application areas in automotive electronics, integration of through-hole components in IoT devices, emphasis on high-temperature and harsh environment components, introduction of low-profile through-hole inductors, increased automation in through-hole component manufacturing.

The surge in demand for consumer electronic devices drives the anticipated growth of the through-hole passive component market. These devices encompass gadgets featuring electronic circuitry intended for daily individual use. The rising adoption of smart home devices, wearables, and connected gadgets fuels the demand for electrical components, elevating the popularity of through-hole passive components. For instance, data from the U.S. Census Bureau in January 2023 revealed a substantial $3.37 billion increase in monthly retail sales of electronics and appliances in May 2022 compared to previous years. This escalating demand for consumer electronics is poised to fuel the through-hole passive component market.

Anticipated growth in the automotive industry is set to propel the through-hole passive component market. This sector comprises vehicle design, development, manufacturing, and sales. Through-hole passive components play a pivotal role in the automotive industry, ensuring robust and durable electronic circuitry for various vehicle applications. For example, in May 2023, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association reported a 5.7% global vehicle production increase to 85.4 million units in 2022 compared to the previous year. Thus, the burgeoning automotive industry demand fuels the through-hole passive component market.

Product innovation drives momentum within the through-hole passive component market. Key industry players are committed to pioneering inventive solutions, fortifying their market foothold. For example, in January 2023, Diodes Incorporated, a semiconductor manufacturer and supplier, introduced its inaugural line of silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky barrier diodes (SBD). Featuring a portfolio of eight 1200V products (2A, 5A, and 10A) and eleven 650V products, these diodes from the DSCxx120 and DSCxxA065 series promise higher efficiency and temperature resilience. Their wide bandgap addresses market demands for reduced system operational costs and maintenance.

Strategic partnerships take precedence among major players in the through-hole passive component market, allowing companies to harness collective strengths and resources for mutual growth. For instance, in August 2022, VPG Foil Resistors, a US-based provider of stable resistors, collaborated with Supreme Components International (SCI), a Singapore-based high-tech electronic and LED components firm. This partnership aims to furnish customers with a diverse selection of highly precise bulk metal foil resistors, bolstering VPG Foil Resistors' standing as a distributor of top-notch electronic components.

In July 2022 saw Littelfuse Inc., a US-based electronic manufacturing firm, finalizing the acquisition of C&K Switches Inc. The undisclosed acquisition enhances both companies' technological capacities, enabling them to offer comprehensive solutions across diverse industry verticals. C&K Switches Inc., based in the US, is known for developing, producing, and distributing electromechanical equipment.

Major companies operating in the through-hole passive components market include Panasonic Holdings Corporation, TE Connectivity Ltd., TDK Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd., Rohm Co Ltd., YAGEO Corp, Vishay Intertechnology Inc., Bourns Inc., Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd., Würth Elektronik Group, AVX Corporation, Nichicon Corporation, KEMET Corporation, Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation, KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation, Rubycon Corporation, Holy Stone Enterprise Co Ltd., Lelon Electronics Corp, Elna Co Ltd., Sagami Elec Co Ltd., Cornell Dubilier Electronics Inc., KOA Speer Electronics Inc., NIC Components Corporation, WIMA GmbH & Co KG.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the through-hole passive component market in 2024, is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global through-hole passive component market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the through-hole passive components market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the through-hole passive components market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Through-hole passive components, mounted using leads and soldered onto PCBs, are integral parts of electronic assemblies, assembled either manually or through automated insertion machines.

Through-hole passive components consist of various essential elements including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transducers, sensors, and additional components. A resistor, specifically, functions as an electrical component that controls or regulates the flow of electrical current within an electronic circuit. It is accessible in lead models such as axial and radial configurations, catering to a wide array of applications spanning consumer electronics, automotive, industrial machinery, IT and telecommunications, aerospace and defense, healthcare, life sciences, and other diverse industries.

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The through-hole passive component market consists of sales of electronics components such as axial lead and radial lead. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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