The Rugged Handheld Electronic Devices Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of rugged handheld electronic devices has seen significant growth recently. It surged from $8.66 billion in 2024 to $9.5 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.
The global market for rugged handheld electronic devices is projected to expand to $13.56 billion by 2029. This growth corresponds to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Rugged Handheld Electronic Devices Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the rugged handheld electronic devices market are:
• Rising industrialization triggering the need for rugged handheld devices
• Increased demand for mobility and connectivity
• Stringent regulatory compliance and security requirements
• Higher e-commerce activity leading to growth in last-mile delivery services
• Increasing focus on sustainability in the design and use of handheld devices.
The rugged handheld electronic devicesmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Semi-Rugged, Fully-Rugged, Ultra-Rugged
2) By Product Type: Smartphones And Tablets, Mobile Computers, Reader Or Scanner
3) By End-User: Manufacturing, Retail, Transportation And Logistics, Military And Defense, Government, Other End Users
The key trends in the rugged handheld electronic devices market are:
• Technological advancements are significantly influencing the market trend.
• The introduction of wireless charging and power management features is emerging as a significant evolution in the market.
• The shift towards cloud computing and edge computing is becoming increasingly pertinent.
• The trend towards enhanced location-based services, modular and upgradable design is growing.
Major companies in the rugged handheld electronic devices market are:
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Siemens AG
• Panasonic Corporation
• Schneider Electric SE
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Kyocera Corporation
• Motorola Solutions Inc.
• Zebra Technologies Corp.
• Juniper Systems Inc.
• Trimble Inc.
• Advantech Co. Ltd.
• Casio Computer Co. Ltd.
• Getac Technology Corp.
• Bluebird Inc.
• Datalogic S.p.A.
• Comark Holdings LLC
• Unitech Electronics Co. Ltd.
• DT Research Inc.
• CipherLab Co. Ltd.
• Chainway Information Technology Co. Ltd.
• General Micro Systems Inc.
• Handheld Group
• Two Technologies Inc.
• TouchStar Technologies Ltd.
• Aegex Technologies LLC
North America was the largest region in the rugged handheld electronic devices market in 2024