Explosion Proof Mobile Communication Devices Market (2021-2026)

Explosion Proof Mobile Communication Market Overview

The Explosion Proof Mobile Communication market size in 2021 is estimated to be $983.1 million and is projected to reach $1,527.4 million in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Explosion proof mobile communication devices are the rugged type of devices designed to sustain in hazardous environments. These devices are extensively used by workers in industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, miming etc. The materials used for manufacturing these high end devices includes fire resistant composites also called as (FRP), polymer matrix composites (PMC), glass reinforced polyester (GRP) etc. Also, the explosion proof mobile communication devices are required to meets the requirements for vapours, dusts, hazardous liquids, gases and fibres. The market for explosion proof mobile communication devices is expected to gain traction owing to its capability to supports the 3G wireless technology to upkeep simultaneous data and voice applications even in potentially dangerous environment. Further, Stringent Regulation for the deployment of explosion proof mobile communication devices and high demand for oil and gas are other factors boosting the market growth.

Explosion Proof Mobile Communication Market Report Coverage

The report: “Explosion Proof Mobile Communication Market - Forecast (2022-2027)” covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Explosion Proof Mobile Communication market

By Type: Computing Devices (Smartphones/Cellular Phones, PDAs, Tablets, Portable Cameras, Smartwatches, Laptops/Notebooks and Others), Communication Devices (Telephones, Headsets, Antennas/Transmitters, Radio Transceivers, Access Points, Microphones and Others).

By Zone: Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 20, Zone 21, Zone 22.

By Class: Class I (pision 1, pision 2), Class II (pision 1, pision 2), Class III (pision 1, pision 2).

By End Use Industry: Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Mining, Food and Beverage, Chemicals, Energy and Power, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, General Manufacturing, Water and Waste Management and Others.

By Geography: North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), South America (Brazil, Argentina and others), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia and Others), APAC (China, Japan India, SK, Aus and Others), and RoW (Middle east and Africa).

Key Takeaways

• With the increase in advancements technology, there has been development of explosion proof tablets that support innovative features such as augmented reality which significantly enhance the usability of Industry 4.0 or IIoT applications.
• According to SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute), the defense expenditure has been increased from $694.86 billion to $778.23 billion. With increase in defense expenditure, there has been increase in investments in explosion proof security cameras and this is set to push the market.
• Further, due to the rise in the number of explosions in the harsh environment of manufacturing enterprises, government are continuously imposing the regulations and standards to promote the deployment of explosion proof mobile communication devices. As these devices control and manage all the chemical, toxic and other combustible particles and the attention on the safety of hazardous areas is expanding , promoting an increased focus on explosion proof communication equipment.
• Explosion proof mobile communication devices play a crucial role in oil and gas industry in terms of enhancing production with real time data transfer and communication. Additionally, stringent government regulations to adopt safety equipment in industrial sector has further created demand for explosion proof mobile communication devices market.

Smartwatches segment is witnessing the fastest growth rate with a CAGR of around 11.4% through 2027 owing to increasing investments and innovations in smart watches. For instance, in 2020, Atexxo Manufacturing has announced the Apple smart watch S5 is suitable for use in hazardous locations. The company also announced that explosion-proof smart watches are originally manufactured by Apple then converted and certified according to the ATEX directives by Atexxo Manufacturing. This kind of developments provide opportunities during the forecast period 2022-2027. In 2020, Tablets held major share with 21% of explosion proof mobile communication devices market share in terms of revenue owing to the high investments on tablets as they safely communicate and manage data in real time in hazardous industrial environments. In 2020, Pepperl+Fuchs had launched Tab-Ex Pro, the world’s first 10-inch android tablet for zone 2/22 and p.2 hazardous areas and can also be used in IIoT applications. This kind of developments provide opportunities for the mobile communication devices market.

Oil and Gas is the leading market in 2021 at 21.8% share. There are many activities involved in oil and gas industry that includes extraction, drilling oil and gas wells, and support activities for oil and gas operations. Workers working on these segments are likely to work in hazardous conditions, including exposure to chemicals, risk of fire or explosion, remote localities, and confined spaces such as wells or pipelines and machines. So, adoption of explosion proof mobile communication devices in this industry is set to drive the market. Furthermore, the growing demand for crude oil and finished oils including heating oil and diesel fuel in various industrial sectors is set to boost the demand for the market growth. According to Baker Hughes, the number of oil rigs across worldwide is 1091. Adoption of explosion proof mobile communication devices at oil rigs is set to push the market. In June 2019, Wincomm, company had launched the explosion proof panel personal computer, WTPE series, which is built to suit hazardous environments undergoing rigorous testing to ensure safety and top performance offering the best solution for environments with explosion considerations for various industrial applications including oil & gas industry. This kind of developments drive the explosion proof mobile communication devices market.

APAC is witnessing the fastest growth rate with a CAGR of around 8.9% during the forecast period 2022 - 2027 owing to increasing investments in pharmaceutical sector, food and beverage, energy and power and automotive sectors. This has created opportunities for the explosion proof mobile communication devices market growth during forecast period 2022-2027. Geographically, in 2021, North America region held major share 35% of explosion proof mobile communication devices market share in terms of revenue owing to the presence of large number of players such as Xciel Inc, i.safe Mobile, Exloc Instruments, Eaton, and others. High adoption of explosion proof tablets in various industries such as oil and gas, aerospace and defense sector, energy and power, mining, manufacturing sector is set to drive the market owing to its portability and ease of use.

Explosion Proof Mobile Communication Market Drivers

Stringent Regulation for the adoption of explosion proof mobile communication devices

Ensuring safe handling of hazardous substances in industrial areas has been a major concern for manufacturers and end-users involved in the same. In the wake of industrial explosions in the oil and mining sector, governmental agencies and trade bodies of all major economies have discussed the need for stringent regulations. These regulations are centered on the use of explosion proof equipment in all major industries. All the major electrical product manufacturers have revamped their operations to account for these changes in regulations. As the oil and mining sector has witnessed a tremendous growth due to identification of substantial reserves in emerging countries, the explosion proof equipment market is expected to record high growth rates in this sector. For Instance, In the U.S., the National Electrical Code (NEC) Handbook provide details of all regulations interconnected to manufacturing facilities at risk. In addition to this, the articles 500, 501, 502, 503 outline the necessities to classify hazardous locations into various classes, groups, and pisions. The Dangerous substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulation (DSEAR) has been commissioned in the U.K. to prescribe safety regulations for industrial areas that have a potentially hazardous environment. Also, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces OSHA standards and may reference National Consensus Standards such as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and ANSI etc as needed. As per the ANSI/ASSE Z244.1-2016 the control of hazardous energy Lockout/Tagout and alternative methods. This standard requires for the control of hazardous activity or energy associated with machines and equipment that could cause harm to personnel. The standard specifies the use of alternative methods to control hazardous energy associated with machines and equipment that could cause harm. This would promote the adoption of explosion proof mobile communication devices as such devices helps to control and monitor places those are more prone to hazardous activities such as mines, defense and military area.

High adoption of explosion proof communication devices in oil and gas industry

The high demand for explosion proof communication devices oil and gas is anticipated to promote the growth of the market. As the energy consumption increased by a good number, with growth concentrated in developing countries such as China and India. For instance, as per the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, oil demand in India is projected to register a 2x growth to reach around 11 million barrels by 2045. Also, the diesel demand in India is expected to get double to approx. 163 MT by 2029-30, with diesel and gasoline covering around 58% of India’s oil demand by 2045. As per the According to the latest analysis by Wood Mackenzie, China’s oil demand will recover to 13 million barrels per day (b/d) in Q2 2020, a 16.3% jump compared to Q1 this year. In the oil and gas industry, these devices play a critical role in boosting production through real-time data transfer and communication. Also, the advent of IoT device throughout the sector has revolutionized which mean lower costs and faster operations. It also improves the working conditions for the offshore workers. Also, the accidents in oil and gas industry would also create lucrative growth prospects for the market. For instance, the Deepwater Horizon oil leak, the largest accidental maritime oil spill in the history of the petroleum sector, happened in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 on the British -operated Macondo Prospect. The total spillage was estimated by the US government results in an accident. As a result, government enacted strict restrictions regarding policies and safety equipment. To ensure safety these measures included the use of explosion-proof equipment. The implementation of safety policies is expected to increase reliance on explosion-proof equipment thereby, promoting the growth of the market. Hence, Oil refineries, petrochemical plants, mining quarries, chemical factories, and corn mills are prone to high risks, due to the presence of highly inflammable substances in large quantities. They need to be continuously monitored to ensure safety and productivity. As a result, explosion proof communication devices are widely needed to transmit images, data, and voice to monitor and control such places.

Explosion Proof Mobile Communication Market Challenges

Safety Regulations Vary across different regions

Varying safety regulations country to country across the globe is impacting companies to develop products incompatible with all countries. This factor is somewhere restricting the explosion -proof mobile communication devices market growth. The explosion -proof mobile communication devices market concentration is inclined towards the consolidation with a few major players in the market, offering the products. Due to the varying safety regulations, new players entering into the market are facing issues to develop the same or incompatible product that other countries to offering. This, would indirectly affect the growth of the global explosion-proof mobile communication device market. Also, Product liability has created problems for manufacturers and product sellers for many decades. These problems have been exacerbated by the expansion of product liability laws throughout the world. In addition, there has been a proliferation of safety regulatory requirements, starting in the United States and then moving to the European Union. In addition, countries such as Japan, China, Australia, Canada, Brazil and South Africa have all recently established or strengthened their product safety regulatory regimes and requirements. This all creates additional challenges for companies who want to and must comply with all laws, regulations and standards in any country where they sell their products. Such companies may also need to consider safety requirements in countries where they do not sell products to the extent they believe that these requirements establish a “state of the art” that they want to meet. Such factors are creating challenges for the companies to develop products or to comply laws in different regions thereby, restraining the growth of the FinTech market.

Explosion Proof Mobile Communication Market Landscape

The Explosion Proof Mobile Communication market is moderately consolidated with key players are adopting strategies such as acquisition, product launches and others with the players and companies prevalent in the market. The top companies present in the market include the below.

• Bartec
• Getac
• Xciel Inc.
• Pepperl+Fuchs
• i.Safe Mobile
• R.Stahl
• JFE Engineering
• Eaton
• Dell
• Honeywell

Launches/Acquisitions

• In September, 2021 Pepperl+Fuchs announced the collaboration with Finland based company Aava Mobile Oy. The strategic business collaboration is developed to denote manufacturing of the latest technology industrial ruggedized smartphones and tablet computers of the Pepperl+Fuchs Group with the support of Aava Mobile Oy’ technology.
• In September 2021, i.safe MOBILE signed partnership with the supply chain digitaliser ICS Group to ensure efficient mobile data management for customers across all the industrial sectors. The partnership is formed to denote benefits from the growing requirement across potentially explosive environments atmospheres where safe communication is pertinent.

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