The global computer keyboard market size was valued at USD 4,766.4 million in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.1% from 2021 to 2028. This can be accredited to the increasing adoption of laptops, notebooks, and smartphones in the developed region such as North America. The high-quality products with low prices in the market are boosting extreme competition amongst companies that can have some positive impact on this market. Furthermore, the increase in health complications like carpal tunnel syndrome affected due to the typing on keyboard for long time leads to wrist pain and other muscular stress. Thus, to overcome this problem, many manufacturers are designing an advanced keyboard like ergonomic keyboard. These advancements in keyboards may play some positive role to flourish this market growth over the forecast period.
Major companies are providing advanced devices to their employees like keyboards with the resolution to enhance productivity and build a healthy workplace. These factors may further promote the market for computer keyboards during the forecast period. Moreover, the rising demand for innovative devices for carrying out repetitive tasks at workplaces coupled with growth in the trend of advanced products such as foldable and flexible keyboards generates beneficial growth opportunities for this market. Consistently, companies are planning to promote product recycling by reducing e-waste by increasing the usage of eco-friendly components in their products in the coming years.
Rising investments by major players in the latest technologies and focus on innovative product launches are further predicted to enhance the industry sales. However, rising demand for laptops may hamper the market growth during the forecast period.
The offline distribution channel segment dominated the computer keyboard market and accounted for the highest revenue share of more than 80.0% in 2020. The segment includes supermarkets, specialty stores, hypermarkets, independent retail stores, etc. Outline of the organized retail sector has definite better visibility of consumer electronic products. Furthermore, the promptly growing organized retail sector in developing economies, such as China, Brazil, and Japan, is further anticipated to boost the product demand during the forecast period.
The online segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 0.8% from 2021 to 2028. This can be attributed to the growing popularity and usage of e-commerce platforms. Key manufacturers are partnering with online retailers intending to reach out to new buyers. Also, an upsurge in sales of computer keyboards mainly through company-owned websites and other e-commerce platforms such as Walmart, Amazon, etc., is further projected to propel the growth of the online distribution channel segment.
Asia Pacific dominated the market for computer keyboards and accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 35.0% in 2020. This can be credited to the rising demand for computer keyboards from developing countries, such as China, Japan, and India. The growing e-learning methods and work-from-home employment coupled with increasing disposable income and middle-class population are major factors driving the demand for computer keyboards. The presence of multi-national businesses and decreasing prices of computer keyboards due to vigorous competition among local manufactures which, in turn, is expected to drive the regional market over the forecast period.
North America is expected to register a significant growth rate from 2021 to 2028 due to the increasing demand for computer keyboards for gaming applications. Also, rising demand from medium and small enterprises coupled with the offering of advanced keyboards in several sizes and shapes by OEMs is expected to drive the market for computer keyboards during the forecast period.
Key players are focusing on R&D and introducing advanced products with implementing the usage of eco-friendly components to meet the increasing product demand and also government regulations. Furthermore, keyboard manufacturers are introducing ergonomic keyboards aimed to lessen muscle stress. Additionally, major players are also collaborating with regional, small-scale manufacturers to increase the geographical reach and client base. Some of the prominent players in the global computer keyboard market include:
Report Attribute |
Details |
Market size value in 2021 |
USD 4,718.0 million |
Revenue forecast in 2028 |
USD 4,377.6 million |
Growth rate |
CAGR of -1.1% from 2021 to 2028 |
Base year for estimation |
2020 |
Historical data |
2017 - 2019 |
Forecast period |
2021 - 2028 |
Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million and CAGR from 2021 to 2028 |
Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered |
Distribution channel, region |
Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central & South America; Middle East & Africa |
Country scope |
U.S.; Germany; U.K.; France; China; Japan; South Africa; Brazil |
Key companies profiled |
Apple Inc.; Dell Technologies; Lenovo; HP Inc.; Acer Group; Logitech |
Customization scope |
Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts’ working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional, and segment scope. |
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2028. For the purpose of this study, Million Insights has segmented the global computer keyboard market report on the basis of distribution channel and region:
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