Extended Reality (XR) Market Share

North American Market Forecast

The extended reality market in North America is projected to be the largest with a share of about 35% by the end of 2037. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the increasing demand for immersive technologies in the aerospace and defense sectors. Having a strong manufacturing base, a highly skilled workforce, and access to research and development resources, the United States is home to the world's largest aerospace industry. The A&D industry is increasingly using extended reality technologies such as VR, AR to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their operations. These technologies help in simulating and training aircraft pilots, personnel maintenance and repair, and logistics. In addition, it was announced in 2021 that Microsoft had been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army for 120,000 Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headsets, worth up to USD 20 billion over a ten-year period. Moreover, high adoption rate of AR and VR technologies in various end use industries, along with the availability of high-speed internet connectivity, and the presence of leading technology companies in the region is projected to drive regional market growth.

APAC Market Statistics

The Asia Pacific extended reality market is estimated to be the second largest, registering a share of about 26% by the end of 2037. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the increasing demand for immersive experiences, growth in the gaming industry, and increasing investments in the development of extended reality solutions. These factors, coupled with the growing popularity of extended reality-based devices such as smart glasses, are driving the growth of the market. Consumer-facing smart glasses are becoming increasingly popular in China. In October 2022, Hangzhou-based Rokid released a new intelligent terminal for AR glasses, Rokid Station, which is aimed at enriching the content ecology and bringing users more applications. Additionally, Xiaomi's AR glasses hold the fourth largest market share in China. Additionally, the increasing disposable income of citizens and the rising demand for virtual reality media are also factors that are driving the growth of the market in the Asia Pacific region.

Europe Market Forecast

Further, the extended reality market in the Europe, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold a majority of the share by the end of 2037. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the rising demand for Head-mounted displays (HMDs) from the ever evolving gaming and entertainment sector in the region. With the emergence of 5G technology and increasing investments in the entertainment sector, HMDs are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. This is expected to boost the demand for extended reality products, such as HMDs, in Europe. Governments of European countries are heavily investing in the development of extended reality technologies, which is resulting in increased adoption of these technologies in various industries. For instance, as part of the Virtual and Augmented Reality Industrial Coalition's roadmap for VR/AR in Europe, over 40 EU organizations are operating and investing in these technologies. The roadmap has been endorsed by the European Commission.