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Report Description

North America wireless headsets market is projected to exhibit a CAGR of over 16% during 2018-2023, growing from $ 1.9 billion in 2017 to $ 4.6 billion by 2023. Changing preferences of consumers towards wireless headsets equipped with additional features coupled with growing use of wireless headsets with multiple electronic devices like mobile phones, laptops and television audio devices are expected to fuel the wireless headsets market in North America during forecast period. Increasing sophistication of headphones & earphones, emergence of bone conduction technology for earphones and headphones, and rising organized retail and e-commerce industry would positively influence the region’s wireless headsets market during forecast period.

Years considered for this report:

Historical Years: 2013-2016

Base Year: 2017

Estimated Year: 2018

Forecast Period: 2019-2023

Objective of the Study:

  • To analyze and forecast North America wireless headsets market size.
  • To define, classify and forecast North America wireless headsets market based on type, distribution channel and region.
  • To analyze and forecast the market share for wireless headsets with respect to type, namely on-ear headsets and earbuds.
  • To analyze and forecast the market share for wireless headsets with respect to distribution channel, namely hypermarket/supermarket, multi-branded stores, exclusive stores and online.
  • To scrutinize the detailed market segmentation and forecast the market size based on region by segmenting North America wireless headsets market into countries, namely, United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • To identify tailwinds and headwinds for North America wireless headsets market.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, supply contracts, and mergers & acquisitions in North America wireless headsets market.
  • To strategically profile leading players operating in North America wireless headsets market.


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Some of the major players operating in North America wireless headsets market are Apple Inc., Beats Electronics LLC, Bose Corporation, Plantronics, Inc., Jaybird, LLC, Skullcandy Inc. and Harman International Industries, Inc.

TechSci Research performed primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, TechSci Research sourced a list of wireless headset manufacturers. Subsequently, TechSci Research conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, TechSci Research was able to include manufactures and suppliers that could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. TechSci Research analyzed type, distribution channel and regional presence of all major wireless headset manufacturers across the region.

TechSci Research calculated North America wireless headsets market size using a bottom-up approach, where manufacturers’ value data for different type of (on-ear headsets & earbuds) wireless headsets was recorded as well as forecast for the future years was made. TechSci Research sourced these values from industry experts and company representatives, and externally validated through analyzing historical sales data of respective supplier or manufacturer to arrive at the overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company annual reports, white papers, investor presentations and financial reports were also studied by TechSci Research.


 Key Target Audience:

  • Wireless headset manufacturers and suppliers 
  • Research organizations and consulting companies
  • Organizations, associations and alliances related to wireless headsets
  • Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policymakers

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for industry stakeholders, such as wireless headset manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, dealers and policymakers. The report also provides useful insights about which market segments should be targeted over the coming years in order to strategize investments and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Report Scope:

In this report, North America wireless headsets market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • Market, by Type:
    • On-Ear Headsets
    •  Earbuds
  • Market, by Distribution Channel:

o    Hypermarket/Supermarket

o    Multi-Branded Stores

o    Exclusive Stores

o    Online

  • Market, by Country:
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
    • Rest of North America

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in North America wireless headsets market.

Available Customizations:

With the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Channel Partner Analysis

  • Detailed list of distributors and dealers across the region.

Company Information

  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).

Product Information

  • Detailed analysis of new products in the market and their driving forces in the market.
Table of content

Table of content

1.       Product Overview  

2.       Research Methodology       

3.       Executive Summary

4.       Global Wireless Headsets Market Outlook  

5.       North America Wireless Headsets Market Outlook 

5.1.    Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1.By Value and Volume         

5.2.    Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1.By Type    

5.2.2.By Distribution Channel    

5.2.3.By Country             

5.3.    Market Attractiveness Index

5.3.1.By Type    

5.3.2.By Distribution Channel    

5.3.3.By Country             

6.       United States Wireless Headsets Market Outlook   

6.1.    Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1.By Value and Volume         

6.2.    Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.By Type    

6.2.2.By Distribution Channel    

7.       Canada Wireless Headsets Market Outlook

7.1.    Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1.By Value and Volume         

7.2.    Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.By Type    

7.2.2.By Distribution Channel    

8.       Mexico Wireless Headsets Market Outlook

8.1.    Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1.By Value and Volume         

8.2.    Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.By Type    

8.2.2.By Distribution Channel    

9.       Market Dynamics   

9.1.    Drivers

9.2.    Challenges       

10.   Market Trends & Developments     

11.   Competitive Landscape       

11.1.  Company Profiles

11.1.1.    Apple Inc.           

11.1.2.    Beats Electronics LLC     

11.1.3.    Bose Corporation            

11.1.4.    Plantronics, Inc.               

11.1.5.    Jaybird, LLC        

11.1.6.    Skullcandy Inc. 

11.1.7.    Harman International Industries, Inc.      

12.   Strategic Recommendations             

Figures and Tables

List of Figures

 Figure 1: Global Wireless Headsets Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Million Units), 2013 – 2023F

Figure 2: Global Headphones Shipment, By Volume, 2013-2016 (Million Unit)

Figure 3: Global GDP per Capita, 2012-2016 (USD)

Figure 4: North America Wireless Headsets Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Million Units), 2013 – 2023F

Figure 5: North America Urban Population Share (As a Percentage of Total Population), By Select Country, 2012-2016

Figure 6: North America GDP per Capita, 2012-2016 (USD)

Figure 7: North America Wireless Headsets Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2013–2023F

Figure 8: North America Wireless Headsets Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2013–2023F

Figure 9: North America Wireless Headsets Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2013-2023F

Figure 10: North America Wireless Headsets Market Attractiveness Index, By Type, By Value, 2018E-2023F

Figure 11: North America Wireless Headsets Market Attractiveness Index, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2018E-2023F

Figure 12: North America Wireless Headsets Market Attractiveness Index, By Country, By Value, 2018E-2023F

Figure 13: United States Wireless Headsets Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Million Units), 2013 – 2023F

Figure 14: United States Internet Users (% of Population) 2013-2016

Figure 15: United States GDP per Capita, 2012-2016 (USD)

Figure 16: United States Wireless Headsets Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2013–2023F

Figure 17: United States Wireless Headsets Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2013–2023F

Figure 18: Canada Wireless Headsets Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Million Units), 2013 – 2023F

Figure 19: Canada Internet Users (% of Population) 2013-2016

Figure 20: Canada GDP per Capita, 2012-2016 (USD)

Figure 21: Canada Wireless Headsets Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2013–2023F

Figure 22: Canada Wireless Headsets Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2013–2023F

Figure 23: Mexico Wireless Headsets Market Size, By Value (USD Million), By Volume (Million Units), 2013 – 2023F

Figure 24: Mexico Internet Users (% of Population) 2013-2016

Figure 25: Mexico GDP per Capita, 2012-2016 (USD)

Figure 26: Mexico Wireless Headsets Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2013–2023F

Figure 27: Mexico Wireless Headsets Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2013–2023F

Figure 28: United States GDP Growth Rate, 2012-2017

Figure 29: United States GDP PPP, 2012-2017 (USD Trillion)

Figure 30: North America Average Selling Prices of Wireless Headsets, 2013-2017 (USD per Unit)

Figure 31: United States Internet Users, 2011-2016 (Million)
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