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GlobalInfoResearchの最新の調査によると、世界のGS CMOSイメージセンサーの市場規模は2022年のxxx米ドルから2029年にはxxx米ドルと推定され、xxx%の成長率で成長すると予想されます。新型コロナウイルス感染症とロシア・ウクライナ戦争の影響を考慮しながら市場規模を推計しました。 このレポートは、世界のGS CMOSイメージセンサー市場に関する詳細かつ包括的な分析の結果です。定量的分析と定性的分析データが、メーカー別、地域別、国別、種類別、用途別に記載されています。 市場は常に変化しているため、本レポートでは、競争、需要と供給の傾向、および多くの市場にわたる需要の変化に影響する主要な要因を調査しました。主要な競合他社の企業概要と製品例、および2023年の市場シェア予測も記載しました。 本レポートの主な目的は次のとおりです。 - 世界および主要国の市場機会の規模を決定するため - GS CMOSイメージセンサーの成長可能性を評価するため - 各製品および最終用途市場の将来の成長を予測するため - 市場に影響を与える競争要因を評価するため GS CMOSイメージセンサー市場は種類と用途によって区分されます。2018年~2029年において、量と金額の観点から種類別および用途別セグメントの売上予測データを提供します。この分析は、適格なニッチ市場をターゲットにすることでビジネスを拡大するのに役立ちます。 種類別セグメント ・表面照射型構造、裏面照射型構造 用途別セグメント ・工業、自動車&輸送、家電、その他 主要な市場プレーヤー ・Sony、STMicroelectronics、SmartSens Technology、ON Semiconductor、ams OSRAM、Gpixel Inc.、Teledyne Technologies、Pixart、Canon、OmniVision、Nikon、Silicon Optronics 地域別セグメントは次の地域・国をカバーします。 ・北米(米国、カナダ、メキシコ) ・ヨーロッパ(ドイツ、フランス、イギリス、ロシア、イタリア) ・アジア太平洋(日本、中国、韓国、インド、東南アジア、オーストラリア) ・南アメリカ(ブラジル、アルゼンチン、コロンビア) ・中東およびアフリカ(サウジアラビア、UAE、エジプト、南アフリカ) 本調査レポートの内容は計15章あります。 ・第1章では、GS CMOSイメージセンサー製品の調査範囲、市場の概要、市場の成長要因・阻害要因、および市場動向について説明します。 ・第2章では、主要なGS CMOSイメージセンサーメーカーの企業概要、2019年~2022年までのGS CMOSイメージセンサーの価格、販売量、売上、市場シェアを掲載しています。 ・第3章では、主要なGS CMOSイメージセンサーメーカーの競争状況、販売量、売上、世界市場シェアが重点的に比較分析されています。 ・第4章では、2018年~2029年までの地域別GS CMOSイメージセンサーの販売量、売上、成長性を示しています。 ・第5、6章では、2018年~2029年までのGS CMOSイメージセンサーの種類別と用途別の市場規模、市場シェアと成長率を掲載しています。 ・第7、8、9、10、11章では、2018年~2022年までの世界の主要国での販売量、売上、市場シェア、並びに2023年~2029年までの主要地域でのGS CMOSイメージセンサー市場予測を収録しています。 ・第12章では、市場力学、成長要因、阻害要因、トレンド、ポーターズファイブフォース分析、新型コロナウイルス感染症とロシア・ウクライナ戦争の影響を掲載しています。 ・第13章では、主要な原材料、主要なサプライヤー、およびGS CMOSイメージセンサーの産業チェーンを掲載しています。 ・第14、15章では、GS CMOSイメージセンサーの販売チャネル、販売業者、顧客、調査結果について説明します。 ***** 目次(一部) ***** ・市場概要 - GS CMOSイメージセンサーの概要 - 種類別分析(2018年vs2022年vs2029年):表面照射型構造、裏面照射型構造 - 用途別分析(2018年vs2022年vs2029年):工業、自動車&輸送、家電、その他 - 世界のGS CMOSイメージセンサー市場規模・予測 - 世界のGS CMOSイメージセンサー生産能力分析 - 市場の成長要因・阻害要因・動向 ・メーカー情報(企業概要、製品概要、販売量、価格、売上) - Sony、STMicroelectronics、SmartSens Technology、ON Semiconductor、ams OSRAM、Gpixel Inc.、Teledyne Technologies、Pixart、Canon、OmniVision、Nikon、Silicon Optronics ・メーカー別市場シェア・市場集中度 ・地域別市場分析2018年-2029年 ・種類別分析2018年-2029年:表面照射型構造、裏面照射型構造 ・用途別分析2018年-2029年:工業、自動車&輸送、家電、その他 ・GS CMOSイメージセンサーの北米市場 - 種類別市場規模2018年-2029年 - 用途別市場規模2018年-2029年 - 主要国別市場規模:アメリカ、カナダ、メキシコなど ・GS CMOSイメージセンサーのヨーロッパ市場 - 種類別市場規模2018年-2029年 - 用途別市場規模2018年-2029年 - 主要国別市場規模:ドイツ、イギリス、フランス、ロシア、イタリアなど ・GS CMOSイメージセンサーのアジア市場 - 種類別市場規模2018年-2029年 - 用途別市場規模2018年-2029年 - 主要国別市場規模:中国、日本、韓国、インド、東南アジア、オーストラリアなど ・GS CMOSイメージセンサーの南米市場 - 種類別市場規模2018年-2029年 - 用途別市場規模2018年-2029年 - 主要国別市場規模:ブラジル、アルゼンチンなど ・GS CMOSイメージセンサーの中東・アフリカ市場 - 種類別市場規模2018年-2029年 - 用途別市場規模2018年-2029年 - 主要国別市場規模:サウジアラビア、トルコ、エジプト、南アフリカなど ・市場力学(成長要因、阻害要因、トレンド、ポーターズファイブフォース分析) ・原材料および産業チェーン ・販売チャネル、流通業者・代理店、顧客リスト ・調査の結果・結論 |
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global GS CMOS Image Sensor market size was valued at USD 966.2 million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1888.6 million by 2029 with a CAGR of 10.0% during review period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market sizes.
Global key players of dental fluoride treatment and varnish include Sony,ON Semiconductor,SmartSens Technology,Canon,OmniVision, etc. The top five players hold a share about 70%.Sony occupies more than 30% of the global market, ranking first in the world. It is followed by ON Semiconductor, with about 23% of the global market.
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East are the major sales markets. The Asia-Pacific region accounts for the highest share at about 34 %, followed by Europe and North America at about 29% and 28% respectively,.
In terms of product, Front-Illuminated Structure and Back-Illuminated Structure are the main applications. The two categories of products account for roughly the same proportion, and sales growth maintains a high level.
In terms of applications, industrial, automotive & transportation and consumer electronics are the main areas.
With the continuous development of digital technology, image acquisition technology has made great progress. Compared with traditional CCD image sensors, CMOS image sensors have the advantages of small size, low power consumption, and high integration, and have been widely used in many fields. GS CMOS image sensor is one of them, the GS CMOS image sensor is a high-performance image sensor that can simultaneously record all pixel values on the entire sensor within one exposure time, avoiding motion blur that affects image quality.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global GS CMOS Image Sensor market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2023, are provided.
Key Features:
Global GS CMOS Image Sensor market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2018-2029
Global GS CMOS Image Sensor market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2018-2029
Global GS CMOS Image Sensor market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2018-2029
Global GS CMOS Image Sensor market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (M Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2018-2023
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for GS CMOS Image Sensor
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global GS CMOS Image Sensor market based on the following parameters – company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Sony, STMicroelectronics, SmartSens Technology, ON Semiconductor and ams OSRAM, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War Influence.
Market Segmentation
GS CMOS Image Sensor market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2018-2029, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Front-Illuminated Structure
Back-Illuminated Structure
Market segment by Application
Industrial
Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Electronics
Others
Major players covered
Sony
STMicroelectronics
SmartSens Technology
ON Semiconductor
ams OSRAM
Gpixel Inc.
Teledyne Technologies
Pixart
Canon
OmniVision
Nikon
Silicon Optronics
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe GS CMOS Image Sensor product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of GS CMOS Image Sensor, with price, sales, revenue and global market share of GS CMOS Image Sensor from 2018 to 2023.
Chapter 3, the GS CMOS Image Sensor competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the GS CMOS Image Sensor breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value and growth by regions, from 2018 to 2029.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and application, with sales market share and growth rate by type, application, from 2018 to 2029.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value and market share for key countries in the world, from 2017 to 2022.and GS CMOS Image Sensor market forecast, by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2024 to 2029.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis, and Influence of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of GS CMOS Image Sensor.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe GS CMOS Image Sensor sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
1 Market Overview
1.1 Product Overview and Scope of GS CMOS Image Sensor
1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
1.3 Market Analysis by Type
1.3.1 Overview: Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value by Type: 2018 Versus 2022 Versus 2029
1.3.2 Front-Illuminated Structure
1.3.3 Back-Illuminated Structure
1.4 Market Analysis by Application
1.4.1 Overview: Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value by Application: 2018 Versus 2022 Versus 2029
1.4.2 Industrial
1.4.3 Automotive & Transportation
1.4.4 Consumer Electronics
1.4.5 Others
1.5 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Market Size & Forecast
1.5.1 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value (2018 & 2022 & 2029)
1.5.2 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity (2018-2029)
1.5.3 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Average Price (2018-2029)
2 Manufacturers Profiles
2.1 Sony
2.1.1 Sony Details
2.1.2 Sony Major Business
2.1.3 Sony GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.1.4 Sony GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.1.5 Sony Recent Developments/Updates
2.2 STMicroelectronics
2.2.1 STMicroelectronics Details
2.2.2 STMicroelectronics Major Business
2.2.3 STMicroelectronics GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.2.4 STMicroelectronics GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.2.5 STMicroelectronics Recent Developments/Updates
2.3 SmartSens Technology
2.3.1 SmartSens Technology Details
2.3.2 SmartSens Technology Major Business
2.3.3 SmartSens Technology GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.3.4 SmartSens Technology GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.3.5 SmartSens Technology Recent Developments/Updates
2.4 ON Semiconductor
2.4.1 ON Semiconductor Details
2.4.2 ON Semiconductor Major Business
2.4.3 ON Semiconductor GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.4.4 ON Semiconductor GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.4.5 ON Semiconductor Recent Developments/Updates
2.5 ams OSRAM
2.5.1 ams OSRAM Details
2.5.2 ams OSRAM Major Business
2.5.3 ams OSRAM GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.5.4 ams OSRAM GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.5.5 ams OSRAM Recent Developments/Updates
2.6 Gpixel Inc.
2.6.1 Gpixel Inc. Details
2.6.2 Gpixel Inc. Major Business
2.6.3 Gpixel Inc. GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.6.4 Gpixel Inc. GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.6.5 Gpixel Inc. Recent Developments/Updates
2.7 Teledyne Technologies
2.7.1 Teledyne Technologies Details
2.7.2 Teledyne Technologies Major Business
2.7.3 Teledyne Technologies GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.7.4 Teledyne Technologies GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.7.5 Teledyne Technologies Recent Developments/Updates
2.8 Pixart
2.8.1 Pixart Details
2.8.2 Pixart Major Business
2.8.3 Pixart GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.8.4 Pixart GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.8.5 Pixart Recent Developments/Updates
2.9 Canon
2.9.1 Canon Details
2.9.2 Canon Major Business
2.9.3 Canon GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.9.4 Canon GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.9.5 Canon Recent Developments/Updates
2.10 OmniVision
2.10.1 OmniVision Details
2.10.2 OmniVision Major Business
2.10.3 OmniVision GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.10.4 OmniVision GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.10.5 OmniVision Recent Developments/Updates
2.11 Nikon
2.11.1 Nikon Details
2.11.2 Nikon Major Business
2.11.3 Nikon GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.11.4 Nikon GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.11.5 Nikon Recent Developments/Updates
2.12 Silicon Optronics
2.12.1 Silicon Optronics Details
2.12.2 Silicon Optronics Major Business
2.12.3 Silicon Optronics GS CMOS Image Sensor Product and Services
2.12.4 Silicon Optronics GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)
2.12.5 Silicon Optronics Recent Developments/Updates
3 Competitive Environment: GS CMOS Image Sensor by Manufacturer
3.1 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2018-2023)
3.2 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Revenue by Manufacturer (2018-2023)
3.3 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Average Price by Manufacturer (2018-2023)
3.4 Market Share Analysis (2022)
3.4.1 Producer Shipments of GS CMOS Image Sensor by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2022
3.4.2 Top 3 GS CMOS Image Sensor Manufacturer Market Share in 2022
3.4.2 Top 6 GS CMOS Image Sensor Manufacturer Market Share in 2022
3.5 GS CMOS Image Sensor Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
3.5.1 GS CMOS Image Sensor Market: Region Footprint
3.5.2 GS CMOS Image Sensor Market: Company Product Type Footprint
3.5.3 GS CMOS Image Sensor Market: Company Product Application Footprint
3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
4.1 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Market Size by Region
4.1.1 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Region (2018-2029)
4.1.2 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value by Region (2018-2029)
4.1.3 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Average Price by Region (2018-2029)
4.2 North America GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value (2018-2029)
4.3 Europe GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value (2018-2029)
4.4 Asia-Pacific GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value (2018-2029)
4.5 South America GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value (2018-2029)
4.6 Middle East and Africa GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value (2018-2029)
5 Market Segment by Type
5.1 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Type (2018-2029)
5.2 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value by Type (2018-2029)
5.3 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Average Price by Type (2018-2029)
6 Market Segment by Application
6.1 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Application (2018-2029)
6.2 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value by Application (2018-2029)
6.3 Global GS CMOS Image Sensor Average Price by Application (2018-2029)
7 North America
7.1 North America GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Type (2018-2029)
7.2 North America GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Application (2018-2029)
7.3 North America GS CMOS Image Sensor Market Size by Country
7.3.1 North America GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Country (2018-2029)
7.3.2 North America GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value by Country (2018-2029)
7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
8 Europe
8.1 Europe GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Type (2018-2029)
8.2 Europe GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Application (2018-2029)
8.3 Europe GS CMOS Image Sensor Market Size by Country
8.3.1 Europe GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Country (2018-2029)
8.3.2 Europe GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value by Country (2018-2029)
8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
9 Asia-Pacific
9.1 Asia-Pacific GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Type (2018-2029)
9.2 Asia-Pacific GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Application (2018-2029)
9.3 Asia-Pacific GS CMOS Image Sensor Market Size by Region
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Region (2018-2029)
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value by Region (2018-2029)
9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
9.3.5 Korea Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
10 South America
10.1 South America GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Type (2018-2029)
10.2 South America GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Application (2018-2029)
10.3 South America GS CMOS Image Sensor Market Size by Country
10.3.1 South America GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Country (2018-2029)
10.3.2 South America GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value by Country (2018-2029)
10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
11 Middle East & Africa
11.1 Middle East & Africa GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Type (2018-2029)
11.2 Middle East & Africa GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Application (2018-2029)
11.3 Middle East & Africa GS CMOS Image Sensor Market Size by Country
11.3.1 Middle East & Africa GS CMOS Image Sensor Sales Quantity by Country (2018-2029)
11.3.2 Middle East & Africa GS CMOS Image Sensor Consumption Value by Country (2018-2029)
11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)
12 Market Dynamics
12.1 GS CMOS Image Sensor Market Drivers
12.2 GS CMOS Image Sensor Market Restraints
12.3 GS CMOS Image Sensor Trends Analysis
12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
12.5 Influence of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War
12.5.1 Influence of COVID-19
12.5.2 Influence of Russia-Ukraine War
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
13.1 Raw Material of GS CMOS Image Sensor and Key Manufacturers
13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of GS CMOS Image Sensor
13.3 GS CMOS Image Sensor Production Process
13.4 GS CMOS Image Sensor Industrial Chain
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
14.1 Sales Channel
14.1.1 Direct to End-User
14.1.2 Distributors
14.2 GS CMOS Image Sensor Typical Distributors
14.3 GS CMOS Image Sensor Typical Customers
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
16.1 Methodology
16.2 Research Process and Data Source
16.3 Disclaimer