PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1931506
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1931506
A phone case is a protective covering designed to encase a mobile phone, protecting it from damage caused by drops, scratches, and daily wear. In addition to its protective function, it often serves aesthetic and functional purposes, offering various materials, styles, and features that cater to user preferences.
The main types of phone cases include plastic, silica gel, leather, and others. Plastic phone cases are made from materials such as polycarbonate or plastic composites, providing solid protection against everyday damage. The range of products includes body gloves, pouches, phone skins, hybrid cases, and others, which are distributed through various channels, including both offline and online stores.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the phone case market by increasing costs of imported plastics, silicone compounds, specialty polymers, and decorative components used in premium and customized cases. Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs are most affected due to export dependencies, while North America and Europe face higher landed product costs. These tariffs are increasing retail prices and compressing margins for mass-market products. At the same time, they are encouraging localized assembly, regional sourcing of materials, and growth of domestically manufactured eco-friendly phone case offerings.
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The phone case market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.31 billion in 2025 to $17.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in global smartphone penetration, growth of accessory bundling with devices, expansion of online retail channels, rising consumer focus on device protection, availability of diverse case materials.
The phone case market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.6 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable accessories, rising adoption of premium smartphones, expansion of direct-to-consumer brands, increasing influence of personalization trends, innovation in biodegradable and recycled materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for eco-friendly phone cases, rising popularity of customizable and designer cases, growing adoption of shock-absorbing materials, expansion of slim and lightweight case designs, enhanced focus on multi-functional phone protection.
The increasing adoption of smartphones is expected to drive the growth of the phone case market in the coming years. Smartphones are portable devices that integrate communication, internet access, and multimedia capabilities into a single, user-friendly platform. Their rising popularity is largely attributed to advancements in 5G connectivity, which improve user experience and accessibility. Phone cases play a crucial role in protecting smartphones from damage, extending device lifespan, and enabling users to customize their devices for both aesthetic appeal and functional use. For example, in October 2023, according to a report by the GSM Association (GSMA), a UK-based trade organization, smartphone ownership accounted for 54% of the global population in 2023, representing approximately 4.3 billion users worldwide. As a result, the growing popularity of smartphones is fueling the expansion of the phone case market.
Major companies operating in the phone case market are concentrating on the development of advanced charging-compatible accessories, including cases that support fast wireless charging, to improve user convenience and device performance. Fast wireless charging-compatible cases are designed with precise alignment, optimized materials, and coil-friendly structures that enable efficient and uninterrupted wireless power transfer. These designs support features such as stable charging, reduced heat generation, and compatibility with next-generation charging technologies. For instance, in January 2025, Spigen Inc., a US-based mobile accessories manufacturer, introduced a new lineup of fast wireless charging-compatible cases, featuring Qi2-optimized designs for Samsung Galaxy S25 devices. The series includes magnetic ring alignment for improved charging efficiency, reinforced protective materials, and compatibility with high-speed wireless charging pads, enhancing charging reliability, device safety, and overall user experience.
In July 2024, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a South Korea-based consumer electronics company, collaborated with Berluti to create a limited-edition phone case for the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition. This partnership was aimed at combining luxury fashion with advanced technology by offering a premium leather case that complements Samsung's Olympic-themed smartphone. Berluti is a France-based luxury menswear and leather goods brand.
Major companies operating in the phone case market are Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Pelican Products Inc., Belkin International Inc., Tech21, Case Mate Inc., HK HuaRui Plastic Hardware Limited, Spigen Inc., Urban Armor Gear LLC, CG Mobile, Evutec Corporation, Cygnett, Griffin Technology Inc., Poetic Cases Inc., Element Case Inc., Moshi Corp., Vinci Brands LLC, Incipio LLC, Catalyst, Ringke
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the phone case market in 2025. The regions covered in the phone case market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the phone case market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The phone case market consists of wallet cases, flip cases, and rugged cases. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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