Mechanical Keyboard Market Research Report Information By Product Type (Tactile Switches, Clicky Switches, and Linear Switches), By Application (Professional Gamers, Commercial, and Residential), By Technology (Wired Mechanical Keyboard, and Wireless Mechanical Keyboard) And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) –Industry Size, Share and Forecast Till 2032

Global Mechanical Keyboard Market Overview:

The Mechanical Keyboard Market size was valued at USD 1.5 Billion in 2022. The mechanical keyboard industry is projected to grow from USD 1.69 Billion in 2023 to USD 4.39 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.70% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). The rapid growth of the gaming industry, increasing adoption of wireless keyboards, and growing demand for multiple platform-compatible keyboards are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Mechanical Keyboard Market Trends

• The rising adoption of mechanical keyboards with key switches is driving market growth.

Market CAGR for mechanical keyboards is being driven by the rising adoption of mechanical keyboards with key switches. In mechanical keyboards, key switches can be replaced without disordering them. Instead, they can be removed using a simple plastic tool, making it relatively easy to replace the keyboard's keycaps. This is better for anyone who wants to try out different types of switches without buying a completely new mechanical keyboard. The client can only purchase a new pack of switches.

Additionally, increasing technological advancements over conventional membrane keyboards will propel market revenue growth further. The mechanical keyboard has a more extended lifespan and allows more working precision, improving the keyboarding experience. This also allows rapid switch repair or replacement, which makes it more suitable and cost-effective. The mechanical keyboard is much more stable and responds quickly to key switches, enhancing the efficiency of mechanical keyboards over membrane keyboards. In addition, developing outstanding games to attract new users is anticipated to increase the adoption of mechanical keyboards and boost the market growth.

Major companies focus on research and development activities to introduce novel products. For instance, In February 2023, Redragon launched FIZZ PRO K616, this little keyboard is 60% the size of a conventional keyboard, can work with three connectivity modes, and boasts hot-swappable mechanical soft keys dedicated to FPS gamers in India. A wireless gaming keypad with RGB illumination is the new item. The brand's most recent mechanical keyboard is designed with gamers in mind.

The growing prevalence of gamers using the keyboard for gaming is a major factor driving the growth of the keyboard market. As per the survey done by EEDAR, an NPD Group Company in the US, 67% of the total population plays games, making for 211.2 million gamers nationwide. There is a growth in the number of gamers every year, and with the launch of recent games, the requirement is likely to expand, which in turn is expected to drive the growth of the mechanical keyboard market. The gaming keyboard keys are designed to handle fast, easy, and repetitive keystrokes to entice gamers. The 104 keys on a full-size layout deliver a huge choice of potential inputs and mapping game operations across those readily available keys, delivering players flexibility in how they like to control their knowledge. Keyboards also provide the option of utilizing macros, a series of commands tied to a single input. Therefore, the rising prevalence of gamers is expected to drive the mechanical keyboard market revenue.

Mechanical Keyboard Market Segment Insights:

Mechanical Keyboard Product Type Insights

The Mechanical Keyboard Market segmentation, based on product type, includes tactile switches, clicky switches, and linear switches. The linear switches segment dominated the market, accounting for 35% of market revenue (0.59 Billion). In developing economies, category growth is driven by growing demand for linear switches among professional gamers. Gamers choose these linear switches as it delivers faster and more exact control in a game. However, clicky switches are the fastest-growing category due to the growing demand for improved devices for performing repetitive tasks at workplaces.

Mechanical Keyboard Application Insights

The Mechanical Keyboard Market segmentation, based on application, includes professional gamers, commercial and residential. The professional gamers category generated the most income (70.4%) during the forecast period due to the rising demand for mechanical keyboards for professional gaming, as many gamers prefer mechanical keyboards as they are more robust, durable, and faster. However, the commercial is the fastest-growing category due to the expansion of small and medium and large enterprises.

Mechanical Keyboard Technology Insights

The Mechanical Keyboard Market segmentation, based on technology, includes wired mechanical keyboards and wireless mechanical keyboards. The wired mechanical keyboards category generated the most income. Professional gamers generally prefer wired keyboards as they are more suitable for gaming. Wired keyboards are more responsive to complicated key combinations and have no lags. However, a wireless mechanical keyboard is the fastest-growing category due to the acceptance of advanced technologies and devices.

Figure 1: Mechanical Keyboard Market, by Technology, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Mechanical Keyboard Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American mechanical keyboard market will dominate due to rapid economic growth in countries including the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and continued utilization of advanced technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), and a growing gaming population will boost the market growth in this region. Further, the US mechanical keyboard market held the largest market share, and the Canadian mechanical keyboard market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

Further, the prominent countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: Mechanical Keyboard Market SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe's mechanical keyboard market accounts for the second-largest market share due to rising government investments in digitization infrastructures, encouraging manufacturers to expand their operations in several economies. Further, the German mechanical keyboard market held the largest market share, and the UK mechanical keyboard market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific mechanical keyboard market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the high presence of major market players such as A4Tech Co., Ltd., DuckyChannel International Co., Ltd, Shenzhen Rapoo Technology Co., Ltd., and Omron Corporation in countries that drive the market growth in this region. Moreover, China’s mechanical keyboard market held the largest market share, and the Indian mechanical keyboard market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Mechanical Keyboard Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the mechanical keyboard market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the mechanical keyboard industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the global mechanical keyboard industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. Major players in the mechanical keyboard market, including Logitech International SA, Shenzhen Rapoo Technology Co., Ltd., Roccat Studios Inc., Corsair Gaming, Inc., and Razer Inc., and others, are attempting to enhance market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Razer Inc is involved in designing and manufacturing gaming software and hardware peripherals. The company's product portfolio comprises gaming peripherals, including gaming mice, keyboards, audio devices, mouse mats and peripheral accessories. It also offers laptops and mobiles, gaming console controllers, and monitors. Razer provides lifestyle products, which include bags, gear and apparel. The company software platform comprises cortex game booster, synapse IOT drivers, chroma RGB and gaming surround sound software. It offers Silver rewards points system and gold virtual credits service. The company offers products under the Razer brand name. It markets products through its online web platform, stores and retailers. In October 2019, Razer inked a strategic partnership with Gamescom's organizer Koelnmesse via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The trade and gaming conference has been held yearly in Cologne, Germany, since 2009, drawing several hundred thousand visitors annually.

Logitech International SA is a designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of mobile and personal computer peripherals. The company offers keyboards and combos, webcams, desktops, mice, pointing devices, gamepads, tablet accessories, audio-PC, audio-wearable and wireless, video, PC gaming, and home-entertainment control systems. It also provides high-definition (HD) video communication endpoints, live streaming and HD video conferencing systems infrastructure software and hardware for video deployments. It markets its products through international and regional distributors, mass merchandisers, online merchants, value-added resellers, specialty stores, computer and telecommunications stores, e-tailers and retailers. The company sells its products under Logitech G, Ultimate Ears, Streamlabs, Blue Microphones, Jaybird, Logitech and ASTRO Gaming brands. In May 2020, Logitech introduced Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. The keyboard, part of the Logitech G brand, employs the exact key technology and functionality as the Logitech G915 but in a smaller tenkeyless form factor.

Key Companies in the Mechanical Keyboard market include

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  Logitech International SA.

  
  


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  Shenzhen Rapoo Technology Co., Ltd.

  
  


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  Roccat Studios Inc.

  
  


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  Corsair Gaming, Inc.

  
  


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  Razer Inc.

  
  


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  DuckyChannel International Co., Ltd

  
  


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  IONE Company Ltd.

  
  


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  A4Tech Co., Ltd.

  
  


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  Omron Corporation

  
  


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  SteelSeries ApS

  
  

Mechanical Keyboard Industry Developments

April 2022: MOUNTAIN introduced its new Tactile 55, Linear 45 Speed, and Linear 45 switches with its latest keyboard. The new peripheral is of the 60% category yet has arrow keys as standard. It is the world's first 60% keyboard with modularity and mechanical switches, offering improved flexibility in customization.

March 2022: NZXT launched a functional mechanical gaming keyboard and lift gaming mouse, strengthening its expansion into the peripheral market. The keyboards have awesome features like swappable switches & keys, unique side-mounted volume control, and a detachable Type-C cable. The function keyboards are full-size and reasonably priced compared to premium keyboard and mid-range mouse offerings.

Mechanical Keyboard Market Segmentation:

Mechanical Keyboard Product Type Outlook

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  Tactile Switches

  
  


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Mechanical Keyboard Application Outlook

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Mechanical Keyboard Technology Outlook

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Mechanical Keyboard Regional Outlook

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