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Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 356 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 683023
The global market for Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services was valued at USD 666.4 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.1 Trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

What Are Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services?

Electronic contract manufacturing and design services (ECMDS) encompass the outsourcing of electronics design and manufacturing processes to third-party firms. These services enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to leverage specialized expertise in product design, assembly, and testing, without maintaining in-house facilities for these functions. This business model helps OEMs reduce operational costs, accelerate product development cycles, and improve product quality by taking advantage of the latest technologies and manufacturing techniques provided by contract manufacturers. The spectrum of services offered ranges from designing the layout and prototype of electronic circuits to full-scale production, including the sourcing of components and final assembly.

How Is Technology Transforming ECMDS?

Technological advancements are critically reshaping ECMDS, enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of the services provided. Automation technologies in manufacturing, such as robotics and AI-driven systems, improve precision and reduce production times, thereby increasing overall efficiency. Additionally, advancements in 3D printing technology allow for rapid prototyping which significantly speeds up the development process and reduces the cost of creating complex components. On the design front, sophisticated software tools enable more precise and innovative electronics designs, enhancing functionality while minimizing errors and material waste. Cloud technology also plays a vital role by facilitating seamless collaboration between contract manufacturers and clients globally, ensuring real-time communication and updates.

What Trends Are Influencing the ECMDS Industry?

Several key trends are currently shaping the ECMDS industry. There is a growing demand for consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and medical devices, each requiring increasingly complex and reliable electronic components. This demand drives OEMs to seek specialized manufacturing partners who can handle the intricacies of modern electronic product production. Environmental regulations and the push towards sustainability are also influencing the market, as manufacturers are now expected to adopt greener processes and to use materials that comply with international standards. Furthermore, the rise of IoT and connected devices has expanded the market for ECMDS, as these products require the integration of various electronic components that must be precisely manufactured and assembled to function within interconnected systems.

What Drives the Growth of the ECMDS Market?

The growth in the ECMDS market is driven by several factors, including the increasing complexity of electronic devices, which necessitates specialized expertise in both design and manufacturing that many OEMs cannot internally support. The ongoing technological evolution that demands faster, smaller, and more efficient electronic products also pushes OEMs to partner with electronic contract manufacturers who stay at the forefront of manufacturing and design technologies. Additionally, the global expansion of industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare, which rely heavily on electronic components, fuels the demand for ECMDS. Consumer behavior that favors the latest technology and product innovations encourages companies to continually upgrade and redesign products, thereby regularly engaging with ECMDS providers. Economic factors such as cost reduction, improved time-to-market, and the ability to scale production without significant capital investment also significantly contribute to the growth of this market, making ECMDS an essential component of the modern electronics industry ecosystem.

Report Scope

The report analyzes the Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services market, presented in terms of market value (USD Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments

Service (Electronic Manufacturing, Electronics Assembly, Electronic Design & Engineering, Other Services); End-Use (IT & Telecom End-Use, Consumer Electronics End-Use, Industrial End-Use, Healthcare End-Use, Automotive End-Use, Aerospace & Defense End-Use, Other End-Uses).

Geographic Regions/Countries

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Electronic Manufacturing Service segment, which is expected to reach $492.1 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 7.8%. The Electronics Assembly Service segment is also set to grow at 9% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $177.5 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 8.2% CAGR to reach $172.9 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in USD from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as Altadox, Inc., Benchmark Electronics, Inc., Celestica, Inc., Compal Electronics, Inc., Delta Group Electronics, Inc. and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 207 major companies featured in this Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services market report include:

  • Altadox, Inc.
  • Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
  • Celestica, Inc.
  • Compal Electronics, Inc.
  • Delta Group Electronics, Inc.
  • Fabrinet
  • Flexcom Inc.
  • Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
  • KeyTronicEMS
  • Kimball Electronics, Inc.
  • Plexus Corp.
  • Sparton Corp.
  • TPV Technology Ltd.
  • TT Electronics plc

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Global Economic Update
  • Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Advances in Automation and Robotics Propel Growth in Electronic Contract Manufacturing
  • Increasing Demand for Consumer Electronics Expands Addressable Market Opportunity
  • Technological Innovations in PCB Design Generate Demand for Advanced Manufacturing Services
  • Growth in IoT Devices Drives Adoption of Electronic Contract Manufacturing
  • Rising Focus on Miniaturization Strengthens Business Case for High-Precision Manufacturing
  • Adoption of AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing Spurs Growth in Design Services
  • Demand for Customization and Flexibility Generates Opportunities for Contract Manufacturing
  • Impact of 5G Deployment Expands the Market for High-Frequency PCB Manufacturing
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronic Manufacturing by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Electronic Manufacturing by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Electronic Manufacturing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronics Assembly by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Electronics Assembly by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Electronics Assembly by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronic Design & Engineering by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Electronic Design & Engineering by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Electronic Design & Engineering by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Other Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Services by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for IT & Telecom End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for IT & Telecom End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for IT & Telecom End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer Electronics End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Consumer Electronics End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumer Electronics End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Industrial End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Industrial End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Healthcare End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Healthcare End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Healthcare End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Automotive End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace & Defense End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: World Historic Review for Aerospace & Defense End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Aerospace & Defense End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
CHINA
  • Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
EUROPE
  • Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCE
  • Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
GERMANY
  • Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
REST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
REST OF WORLDIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Altadox, Inc.
  • Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
  • Celestica, Inc.
  • Compal Electronics, Inc.
  • Delta Group Electronics, Inc.
  • Fabrinet
  • Flexcom Inc.
  • Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
  • KeyTronicEMS
  • Kimball Electronics, Inc.
  • Plexus Corp.
  • Sparton Corp.
  • TPV Technology Ltd.
  • TT Electronics plc

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