World Circular Connector Market 2023
This extensive 229-page, seven-chapter research report provides an in-depth analysis of the MIL-spec/COTS equivalent and commercial/industrial circular connector markets. This report furnishes detailed statistics worldwide and by region, broken down by circular connector types for the years 2021, 2022, 2023F and 2028F. In addition, to specific circular connector series, products are recapped as MIL-Spec/COTS equivalents and commercial/industrial types. An expanded quantitative review of cable assemblies using circular connectors is included along with reviews of many key manufacturers that produce the circular connectors discussed.
- Chapter 1 – Circular Connector Markets & Worldwide Sales
- Report Contents
- Application Specific Connectors
- New Product Opportunities
- Worldwide Connector Sales and Forecast
- Bookings and Billings YOY Change
- Worldwide Connector Market by Region 2028 Forecast & Five-Year CAGR
- 2023F/2028F Connector Five-Year CAGR by Region Ranked by Percent Growth
- Circular Connector Sales and Forecasts
- World Connector Market – Top Five Product Categories – 2022
- Worldwide Connector Market by Product Category 2028F Forecast & Five-Year CAGR
- Circular Connector Sales Market Share by Region 2023F – 2028F
- Sales by End-Use Equipment 2023F – 2028F
- Sales by Connector Types
- Military and COTS-Equivalents
- Sales Highlights from Chapter 3
- Circular Connector Sales Market Share by Region 2023F
- Circular Connector Sales Market Share by Region 2028F
- MIL-Spec & COTS Equivalent by Product Type – Percent Change 2022 to 2023F
- Commercial & Industrial by Product Type – Percent Change 2022 to 2023F
- Commercial & Industrial Connector Market Share by Product Type 2023F
- Commercial & Industrial Connector Market Share by Product Type 2028F
- Totals – MIL & COTS vs. Commercial Circular Connector Sales from Detailed Recaps in Chapter 3
- Manufacturers of Circular Connectors
- Distribution of Circular Connector Manufacturers with Annual Sales ≥$5 Million by Region
- Top 10 Connector Manufacturers by Sales
- Top 10 Worldwide Connector Manufacturers
- Product Categories Provided by the Top 10 Suppliers
- New Connector Potentials
- Opportunities for Commercial Connectors
- New Military/Aerospace Connectors
- New Product Planning
- Chapter 2 – Marketplace Conditions
- Industry Outlook
- Bookings and Billings YOY Change
- Cost Considerations
- Change in Material Cost – Full Year 2022
- Distributors’ Sales
- Worldwide Sales of Circular Connectors by Channel to Market
- Niche vs. Broad-Line Connector Distributors
- Supply Chain Factors
- Counterfeit Connectors
- “40% of Components in Supply Chain are Counterfeit”
- SAE Provides Critical Specifications
- Special Marking Validates Connectors
- Counterfeit Commercial Connectors (Not just MIL-Spec)
- Changing Standards Affects Sourcing
- Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium, and RoHS Requirements
- Conflict Minerals, Gold
- Chapter 3 – Circular Connector Sales by Region and Product Type
- Circular Connector Sales Market Share by Region 2023F
- Circular Connector Sales Market Share by Region 2028F
- MIL-Spec & COTS Equivalent by Product Type Percent Change 2022 to 2023F
- Commercial & Industrial by Product Type Percent Change 2022 to 2023F
- MIL-Spec Connector Market Share by Product Type 2023F
- MIL-Spec Connector Market Share by Product Type 2028F
- Commercial & Industrial Connector Market Share by Product Type 2023F
- Commercial & Industrial Connector Market Share by Product Type 2028F
- Total World Circular Connector Sales by Region MIL-Spec & COTS Equivalent 2020-2021
- Total World Circular Connector Sales by Region Commercial & Industrial 2020-2021
- Total World Circular Connector Sales by Region MIL-Spec & COTS Equivalent 2021-2022
- Total World Circular Connector Sales by Region Commercial & Industrial 2021-2022
- Total World Circular Connector Sales by Region MIL-Spec & COTS Equivalent 2022-2023F
- Total World Circular Connector Sales by Region Commercial & Industrial 2022-2023F
- Total World Circular Connector Sales by Region MIL-Spec & COTS Equivalent 2023F and 2028F with 5-Year CAGR
- Total World Circular Connector Sales by Region Commercial and Industrial 2023F and 2028F with 5-Year CAGR
- Total World Sales of Metric M5, M8, M12, M23, M25, M27 etc. Connectors
- Total World Circular Metric Mini/Mico/Nano (incl. multi-wire contacts), SPE, and Other Sensor Input Connectors
- Summary – Recap
- Chapter 4 – Circular Connector Types and Industry Standards
- Part 1: Circular Connector Types
- Circular Connectors
- Benefits of Circular Connectors
- Types of Standard Circular Connectors
- Circular Connectors - Concepts
- Types of Shell/Housing Styles
- Mating: Bayonet vs. Threaded Coupling
- Bayonet Coupling
- Reverse-Bayonet Coupling
- Threaded Coupling
- Push-Pull Coupling
- Lanyard Release
- Jack Screw Coupling
- Rack and Panel
- Self-Aligning
- Contacts – Types and Termination
- Contact Types
- Contact Termination Options
- Special Technology Circular Connectors
- Hermetic Connectors
- Crimp Terminated Hermetic Connectors
- Potted or Epoxy Pressure Sealed Connector
- Firewall Connectors (Aircraft)
- Adapters
- Micro and Nano Circular Connectors
- Twist-Pin Contacts
- MIL-Spec Equivalent Connectors
- Commercial Micro, Nano, and Other Circular Connectors
- Application Specific Connectors
- EMI/RFI and EMP Protective Connectors
- Unique MIL-Aero Connectors
- Accessories for Circular Connectors
- Part 2: Industry Specifications
- Connector Standardization
- Initial Agencies
- Defense Supply Center (DSCC) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- International Standards
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
- American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
- Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA)
- Mil Standards Development
- Specifications for Circular Connectors
- US Military Specifications
- Specifications for Audio and Communications Connectors
- SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture Television Engineers)
- Hi-Rel Connectors for Space Applications
- US Specifications
- European Space Agency Specifications
- EN (European Norm) Standards for the European Aerospace Industry
- Transportation Interconnect Standards
- Other International Specifications (Reference Only)
- Chinese Standards
- Indian Standards LCSO
- Excluded Specifications
- Comparative Data for Selected US MIL-Spec Circular Connectors
- Intermateability Chart, Selected MIL-Spec Connectors
- Chapter 5 – Circular Connectors, Product Information
- Common Features and History
- Historical Study: Cannon Electric
- COTS & MIL Evolve Commercially
- Off-Road Vehicle Connectors
- ISOBUS
- Railroad Interconnects
- Trailer (Jaeger) Connectors
- Electric Vehicles
- “M” Metric Connectors
- Introduction
- M5 Connectors
- M8 Connectors
- M9 Connectors
- M10 and M10.5 Connectors
- M12 Connectors
- M16 Connectors
- M17 Connectors
- M18 Connectors
- M20 Connectors
- M23 Connectors
- M40 Connectors
- M58 Connectors
- DIN Circular Connectors
- DIN 41524/IEC 60130 Connectors
- DIN vs. Mini DIN Connectors
- Sensor Connectors
- Industrial and M2M
- Breakaway Connectors
- Small Control Connectors
- Micro and Nano Connectors
- Magnetic Latching
- Medical Circular Connectors
- Guidelines
- Medical Connector Examples
- Push-Pull Connectors
- Marketplace
- Speaker and Audio System Circular Connectors
- Speaker Connectors
- Audio and Microphone Connectors
- XLR Connectors
- Other Audio and Microphone Connectors
- Rugged Communications Connectors
- MIL-Spec Types
- Large Communication Connectors
- Modular Assemblies
- LK Connectors
- Standard K Connectors
- 10 Pole Audio Connectors
- MASS (MASS Appeal) Hermaphroditic Audio Connectors
- Heavy Duty Power Connectors
- Introduction
- IEC 60309 Standardized Connectors
- Power Connectors for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
- IEC 62196 and SAE J1772
- Selected Military Connectors
- Information Availability
- MIL-DTL-38999 Worldwide Use and Production
- Modified MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors
- MIL-DTL-32689 Miniature Connectors
- Mighty Mouse COTS Connectors
- Standardization per MIL-DTL-32689
- Chapter 6 – Cable Assemblies
- Introduction
- Forecasting the Cable Assembly Market
- World Cable Assembly Market by Region 2021 to 2027
- Worldwide Cable Assembly Market – Market Share by Region 2021 to 2027
- Market Sector Forecasts
- Market Sector Performance 2021 to 2027
- Product Sector Forecasts (Focus on Circular Connectors)
- 2022 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of Market-by-Market by Product Type
- 2027 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies by Market Sector by Product Type
- 2027 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of Market-by-Market by Product Type
- World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Delta of 2022F to 2027F
- Potentials for Circular Connectors
- Chapter 7 – Circular Connector Manufacturers
- Introduction
- Location Variables
- Distribution of Circular Connector Manufacturers with Annual Sales ≥$5 Million
- Chinese Manufacturers
- Asia/Pacific Manufacturers
- Other Manufacturing
- Top 10 Suppliers
- Top 10 Worldwide Connector Manufacturers
- Top 10 – By Product Category
- 2021 Top 10 Ranked by Product Type
- Worldwide Manufacturers of Circular Connectors
- Profiles of Selected Circular Connector Manufacturers
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