Hard Disk Market Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6673
  • Published Date: Aug 14, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Hard Disk Market Segmentation:

Technology [Microwave-Assisted Magnetic Recording (MAMR), Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR), Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR), and Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR)]

By technology, the perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) segment in hard disk market is poised to increase its revenue share by 2035. PMR technology, which arranges magnetic bits perpendicularly to the disk platter, allows for higher data density than traditional longitudinal recording. This innovation has enabled hard disk manufacturers to produce drives with greater storage capacities without increasing the physical size of the disk. As data storage demands continue to rise, PMR’s ability to maximize areal density on smaller disks has made it a critical technology, especially for enterprise and data center markets where high-capacity and cost-effective solutions are essential.

PMR-based hard disks have played a vital role in supporting data-intensive applications, such as video surveillance, cloud storage, and big data analytics. The growing demand for storage in these sectors is expected to maintain a steady demand for high-density hard disks leveraging PMR, even as SSDs gain popularity in consumer applications. Additionally, PMR technology is being improved with advancements like shingled magnetic recording (SMR), which overlaps recording tracks to boost density further, and energy-assisted methods (such as HAMR and MAMR), which promise even higher capacities.

End user (Personal use, Business/Commercial, and Governmental)

The business/commercial segment is predicted to capture over 57.2% hard disk market share by 2035 with a focus on reliable, scalable storage solutions. The commercial segment is driven by rising storage demands from industries such as retail, media, healthcare, and finance. This segment includes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger corporations that require data storage solutions, such as operational data, backup and disaster recovery, video surveillance, and customer data.

The personal use segment also holds a significant hard disk market share due to the increasing demand for storage in everyday computing. Although enterprise applications dominate the hard disk market, personal use is expected to remain steady due to ongoing consumer demand for cost-effective, high-capacity storage solutions. This demand is driven primarily by the increasing consumption of digital media, such as high-definition video, photos, and large game files, as well as the need for reliable data backups.

Our in-depth analysis of the hard disk market includes the following segments: 

Type

  • Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  • SAS HDD
  • PATA HDD
  • 3.5-inch SATA HDD
  • 2.5-inch SATA HDD
  • Solid State Drives (SSD)
  • Hybrid Disk Drives (HHD)

Technology

  • Microwave-Assisted Magnetic Recording (MAMR)
  • Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR)
  •  Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR)
  •  Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR)

Storage Capacity

  • Above 1 TB
  •  500 GB - 1 TB
  •  Less than 500 GB

Substrate

  • Aluminum
  • Glass

Application

  • HDD
  • Desktop
  • Enterprise
  • Near Line
  • Others
  • SSD
  • Laptop
  • Gaming Consoles
  • Others
  • HHD
  • Video Editing
  • Audio Production
  • Others

End user

  • Personal use
  • Business/Commercial
  • Governmental

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of hard disk is evaluated at USD 68.04 billion.

Hard Disk Market size was over USD 64.72 billion in 2025 and is poised to exceed USD 112.66 billion by 2035, witnessing over 5.7% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035.

Asia Pacific dominates the Hard Disk Market with a 38.2% share, fueled by rising demand for data storage solutions, rapid digitalization, and cloud adoption, ensuring robust growth from 2026–2035.

Key players in the market include Seagate Technology LLC, Transcend Information. Inc., Samsung Electronics, ADATA Technology Co. Ltd., Apple Inc., Quantum Corp., SK Hynix Inc., Intel Corporation.
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