Demand for in-Vehicle GPS Devices Reached 143.2 Million Units in 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47868) has announced the addition of the Global Sources report: China Sourcing Report: In-Vehicle GPS Devices to their offering.

Greater China's GPS manufacturing industry is one of the world's most innovative. With the continued entry of newcomers and heavy R&D investments, buyers can expect more advanced and feature-rich product releases for the midrange and high-end markets.

Do you have the critical information you need to source from this active supply market? How do you differentiate one maker from another?

With this in-depth report, you'll be able to:

Identify the most-qualified manufacturers for your specific need
Source the products that match your price point
Preview upcoming models ahead of your competitors
And much more.

What you'll Get:

Deep profiles of 15 key suppliers offering details on their manufacturing capabilities, QC process, pricing strategy and more. Based on factory visits and personal interviews with senior managers, this information is not available anywhere else
Brief profile tables of 27 other pre-screened manufacturers outlining essential sourcing information such as factory location and capacity, technology partners, product approvals and key export markets
A Product Gallery featuring 103 best-selling export models with key product specifications, full-color photographs and FOB prices
The results of Global Sources' latest supplier survey, forecasting price, product, production and R&D trends for the next 12 months
This report covers GPS devices for in-vehicle, fleet management, navigation and personal navigation applications

How you'll Benefit:

Shortlist the makers who supply quality products to the world's biggest brands such as Dell, Fujitsu, Motorola, Samsung, T-Mobile and Volkswagen
Identify the companies capable of supplying standalone, hybrid and personal navigation devices
Discover the technology partners of each supplier and understand its impact on the quality and price of your order
Access full company contact details of all featured suppliers, including phone numbers, website URLs and e-mail addresses that have been verified accurate by our team

Topics Covered
Industry Overview
Industry Background
Manufacturing Capability
Products and Prices
Outlook
Supplier Profiles
Supplier Tables
Product Gallery
Supplier Index

Summary

The worldwide supply of GPS products reached about 143.2 million units in 2006, based on data from the Industrial Economics & Knowledge Center (IEK) in Taiwan. Although this figure would be a significant climb from the 2005 output volume of 101.3 million units, the growth rate has slowed down compared to previous years.

Production growth in the overall GPS manufacturing industry in Greater China, which comprises mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, will mirror worldwide trends and mark a slight downturn as makers reduce output of current models to prevent over supply. However, the entry of newcomers and the increased R&D momentum will result in new product releases for the midrange and high-end markets, and thus increased supply. Exports will likewise grow, as more makers boost their overseas business.

The projected combined output of the makers in this report for 2007 is about 9.21 million units, a growth of 54 percent from their aggregate output of about 6 million units in 2006. Their projected combined export volume for 2007 is at least 8.91 million units, equivalent to 97 percent of the forecast production volume for the same year. The 2007 export volume will represent a 58 percent growth from the export volume for 2006 of 5.65 million in-vehicle GPS devices.

This sourcing report covers 42 makers of in-vehicle GPS devices: 17 from mainland China, 23 from Taiwan and two from Hong Kong.

These companies represent a cross section of Greater China's supplier base, with some companies from the high-end market and several others focusing on the entry-level sector. They included major players and new entrants in this line. These companies provided manufacturing, export, sales and product development information and forecasts, from which the following findings were drawn:

GPS devices will continue breaking into the consumer electronics market in 2007, with more in-vehicle GPS devices transforming into multifunction systems for a variety of applications.
Convergence will drive product development across Greater China. Mainland China makers will continue to develop standalone in-vehicle devices, but more emphasis will be given to hybrid models that integrate mobile entertainment, increased position accuracy and real time information delivery.
Taiwan makers will focus on personal navigation devices (PNDs) and personal tracking systems, which are expected to further stimulate the demand for GPS products in the coming years.
Large-scale makers in mainland China expect a 10 percent to 14 percent decrease in prices in 2007. In Taiwan, most large-scale companies project stable prices as small-scale makers prepare for a 10 percent to 30 percent price drop.

This report comprises an Industry Overview section, company profiles, product gallery and supplier index. The Industry Overview section has a section each on industry background, manufacturing capability, products and prices, and outlook.

The Industry Background provides a macro view of the Greater China industry, discussing manufacturing hubs, exports, growth drivers and challenges. The Manufacturing Capability section discusses the production processes involved in in-vehicle GPS device manufacture, differentiating those done in-house from those that are outsourced. It also discusses the key components used and the QC processes undertaken by makers.

Companies Mentioned

- Access Technology Co (ATC) - Central Pacific International Group Ltd - Coagent Electronics S&T Co Ltd - dmedia System Co Ltd - DMP Electronics Inc - E-Lead Electronic Co Ltd - Globalsat Technology Corp - GuideTek Technology Co Ltd - Jiangsu Shinco Electronics Group Co Ltd - Lilliput Electronics Co Ltd - Longhorn Industrial Co Ltd - Novogo Inc - Power Digital Communications - TeamSharp SpaceTech Inc - Transystem Inc - Arcos Technology Corp - Cheng Holin Technology Corp - Comsol Technologies (HK) Ltd - Connectec Electronics Co Ltd - Double H Technology Co Ltd - E-Fortune Digital Mfy Ltd - Emtek System Inc - eRaytec International Inc - Evermore Technology Inc - ftech Corp - Jensor International Ltd - Jigatek Corp - Key Ware Electronics Co Ltd - Mango Research Corp - Shaanxi Lingyun Electric Corp - Shenzhen Aida Electronics Technology Co Ltd - Shenzhen Coship Electronics Co Ltd - Shenzhen Heavensea Technology Co Ltd - Shenzhen Karowa Electronic Technology Co Ltd - Shenzhen SEG Scientific Navigations Co Ltd - Shenzhen Yuer Electronic Science and - Technology Develop Co Ltd - Spectec Computer Co Ltd - Telemax Technology Corp - U Tek Technology Co Ltd - Union Rich Development Corp - Waysion Technology (Xiamen) Co Ltd - Weiom Technology Co Ltd

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