Japan CMOS image sensors market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. The market growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of smartphones, and technological advancement in wearable sensor materials. The smartphone industry of Japan is one of the most developed markets across the globe. The major smartphone companies operated in the country include Apple, Sony, Blackberry, HTC, Huawei, Samsung, LG, and ZTE which are significantly contributing to the industry. The presence of a well-established smartphone industry directly influences the growth of the CMOS image sensors market in a positive manner. The advancement in technology coupled with the new product development by smartphone manufacturers further gives a boost to the growth of the market in the region. For instance, In July 2018, Sony Corp. announced the launch of the IMX586 stacked CMOS image sensor that enhanced imaging on smartphone cameras. 

The CMOS image sensors market in Japan is segmented on the basis of technology and end-user industry. Based on the technology the market is bifurcated into front side illumination (FSI) and backside illumination (BSI). On the basis of end-user, the market is divided into automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, security & surveillance, healthcare and others such as aerospace & defense.  Some of the major players operating in China CMOS image sensors include Panasonic Corp., Sharp Corp., Canon Inc., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, and others. These players adopt various strategies to capitalize on market growth opportunities. Mergers and acquisitions, product launch, geographical expansion, and partnerships and collaborations are some of the strategies that are majorly adopted.

Recent Developments

• Hamamatsu Photonics has been constructing a new factory Building No. 14 at the main factory site (Ichino-Cho, Naka-Ku, Hamamatsu City, Japan) since June 2018, and now in July 2019, has announced the completion of the new factory building. The new factory has been manufactured in order to meet the growing sales of Opto-semiconductor module products.
• In November 2019, Sony Corp. revealed that the company will be building a new semiconductor fab to boost the output of its CMOS sensors, as part of a broader effort to respond to the growing demand for these products. The company will build the new fab at its Nagasaki Technology Center and expects it to tangibly increase their production of CMOS wafers.

Research Methodology

The market study of the Japan CMOS image sensors market is incorporated by extensive primary and secondary research conducted by the research team. Secondary research has been conducted to refine the available data to breakdown the market in various segments, derive total market size, market forecast, and growth rate. Different approaches have been worked on to derive the market value and market growth rate. Our team collects facts and data related to the market from different geography to provide a better regional outlook. In the report, the country-level analysis is provided by analyzing various regional players, regional tax laws and policies, consumer behavior and macro-economic factors. Numbers extracted from Secondary research have been authenticated by conducting proper primary research. It includes tracking down key people from the industry and interviewing them to validate the data. This enables our analyst to derive the closest possible figures without any major deviations in the actual number. Our analysts try to contact as many executives, managers, key opinion leaders, and industry experts. Primary research brings authenticity to our reports.

Secondary Sources Include

• Financial reports of companies involved in the market.
• Whitepapers, research-papers, and news blogs.
• Company websites and their product catalog.

The report is intended for Smartphone manufacturers, component manufacturers, image sensor manufacturers, raw material suppliers, third-party distributors, electronic component manufacturers, system integrators, potential investors and venture capitalists, and other market participants for the overall market and competitive analysis. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the market size and future market opportunities. The report will serve as a source for 360-degree analysis of the market thoroughly delivering insights into the market for making better business decisions. 

Market Segmentation

1. Japan CMOS Image Sensors Market Research and Analysis by Technology

2. Japan CMOS Image Sensors Market Research and Analysis by End-User

The Report Covers

• Comprehensive research methodology of the Japan CMOS Image Sensors Market.
• This report also includes a detailed and extensive market overview with key analyst insights.
• An exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations.
• Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the Japan CMOS Image Sensors Market.
• Insights about market determinants which are stimulating the Japan CMOS Image Sensors Market.
• Detailed and extensive market segments with regional distribution of forecasted revenues.
• Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players.