Quartz Crystals & Oscillators 2025 - Global Markets, Applications & Competitors: 2024-2030 Analysis & Forecasts
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for quartz crystals and oscillators - in particular quartz crystals, XOs, TCXOs, VCXOs, and OCXOs. The report builds on our extensive knowledgebase and compiles the best available data on the quartz crystal and oscillator industries. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by product type. A detailed Market Overview provides valuable information on product types, as well as recent advancements in frequency control technology trends and competitive analogs.
Our core database extends back to 1994, and our history of covering this market has seen technological surges and disruptions, major globalization changes, and drastic supply changes. The report builds on that extensive knowledgebase of the frequency control and timing industry.
Each section is broken down according to market criteria. The report contains detailed market data including market by value (US$Millions), volume (UnitsMillions) and average selling price (US$/Unit). Specific quantitative analysis tables include product markets by region, application, end-user industry, and competitive supplier sales/market share. Data and analysis include: size of total market opportunity; market forecasts in regional and end-use markets; competition by product type.
The report contains over 350 pages and over 550 data tables and data visualizations.
Scope of Coverage
The following categories present how the data was developed, organized and is presented. Breaking the data into specific categories is essential to analyze and draw meaningful insights. The breakdowns are designed to highlight key patterns and trends in the data, as well as to facilitate comparisons between different groups or segments.
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by consumption value (US$Millions), volume (UnitsMillions) and average selling price (US$/Unit). Data tables and visualizations include breakdowns by country, end-user industry & applications, operating frequencies, packaging and connector types, and supplier sales & market share. Data is given for the years 2024-2030 by year with 2024 as the base year, 2025 as the estimate year, and 2030 as the forecast year.
Research Objectives
The primary objectives in this analysis are:
- to determine the size of the total market opportunity by frequency control component product types, end-user industry, application, packaging, and connector;
- to forecast future growth in each product by geographic and end-use market; and
- to assess the competitive environment within the market including supplier sales and market share; and
- to provide clients with the tools they need to accurately assess their market opportunities and potential;
Methodology & Sources
Dedalus Consulting employs all current market and competitive intelligence techniques in order to ensure comprehensive research and analysis. This includes primary and secondary research. The research methodology applies generally to all database services, published and custom research. It can also be modified to suit a project and the client's specific objectives.
Product Types and Subtypes Covered
- Quartz Crystal Resonator
- Tuning Fork Crystal
- KHz Range, MHz Range Crystals
- XO (Uncompensated Crystal Oscillator)
- TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator)
- VCXO (Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillator)
- OCXO (Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator
Geographic Scope
- Argentina
- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea (South)
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Russia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Other Americas
- Other Asia/Pacific
- Other Europe
- Other Mid East
- Rest of World
Markets Covered
Distribution Channels Covered
- Direct
- Distributor
- International
- Regional
- Local
- Private Labeling/EMS
- Integrators
End-User Industries & Applications
Our Frequency Control & Timing Components analysis looks at over 16 end-user markets in detailed breakdown according to devices and applications within those end-user industries.
- Aerospace
- Communications
- Guidance
- Sensing
- Control
- Entertainment
- Other
- Automotive
- Dashboard
- Ignition
- Timing
- Sensing
- Entertainment
- Communications
- Guidance
- Other
- Cloud Computing/Data Management
- Servers
- Fiber Channels
- Switching/Routing
- Data Transfer Devices
- Protection Devices
- Other
- Commercial
- Office Equipment
- Telecom Systems
- LED Lighting
- Building Automation
- Other
- Computers/Peripherals
- Desktop
- Laptop
- PCIe/Internal Cards
- Video Cards
- Internal Hard Drives
- External Hard Drives
- Other
- Consumer Devices
- Video Games
- Digital TVs
- LCDs/Displays
- Set Top Boxes
- WiFi Routers
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Home Appliances
- Security
- Smart Home Devices
- Powertools
- Lighting
- Toys
- Other
- Industrial
- Industrial Automation
- Drives/Motor Control
- Power Management
- Inspection
- Other
- Medical/Scientific Research
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Observation Equipment
- Hospital Equipment
- Other Scientific
- Other
- Military/Defense/Law Enforcement
- Guidance/Telemetry
- Sensing
- Radar
- Handheld Weapons
- Electronic Warfare
- Communications
- Other
- Mobile Devices
- Handsets/Smart Phones
- Detachable Tablets
- Slate Tablets
- Personal Hotspots
- Wearables
- Audio Devices
- Other
- Mobile Infrastructure
- Legacy BTS
- 4G/LTE BTS
- 5G BTS
- 6G+
- Antennas
- Amplifiers
- Power Management
- Other
- Power Generation
- Oil/Gas
- Utility
- Solar
- Wind
- Other
- Satellite
- Communications
- Optics/Video
- Navigation
- Mobile GPS Devices
- Other
- Sensing
- Security
- Environmental
- RFID
- Other
- Test Equipment
- Mobile
- Rack Mounted
- Stationary
- Other
- Transportation
- Communications
- Guidance
- Sensing
- Control
- Entertainment
- Other
- Other
Internet of Things (IoT)
- Applications connected by the Internet of Things (IoT) continue to expand, and the growth continues to impact the timing industry. This report breaks out consumption ($MM) by major end-use category including:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Cloud Computing/Data Management
- Commercial
- Computers/Peripherals
- Consumer Devices
- Industrial
- Medical/Scientific Research
- Military/Defense/Law Enforcement
- Mobile Devices
- Mobile Infrastructure
- Power Generation
- Satellite
- Sensing
- Test Equipment
- Transportation
- Other
Frequencies Covered
- <100KHZ
- 100KHZ to 300KHz
- 300KHz to 3MHz
- 3MHZ to 300MHZ
- 300MHz to 3GHz
- 3GHz to 30GHz
- 30GHz to 100GHz
- >100GHz
Precision Covered
- Non-Precision (+-100ppm)
- Low Precision (+-30ppm)
- Semi-Precision (+-20ppm)
- Precision (+-10ppm)
- High Precision (+-5ppm)
- Very High Precision (+-2ppm)
Packaging Covered
- Ceramic
- Metal
- Polymer
- Specialty (e.g., glass and other)
Connectors Covered
Table of Contents
Section One: Technology Overview
Introduction
- Piezoelectric Effect
- Discovery & History
- Technological Definitions
- Aging, Frequency, Fundamental Mode, Jitter, Noise, Stability, Tolerance & more...
Technological Advances
- Silicon MEMS vs. Piezoelectric Devices vs. SOC Architectures
- High-Frequency Devices
- Stability and Precision Advances in MEMS Resonators
- Ultra-stable Quartz Crystal Resonators
- New Methods in Increasing Stability
- Digital Pulse Compression Technology
- Frequency Control Technologies
- Piezoelectric Devices
- Silicon Devices
- System-on-a-Chip (SOC) Architectures
- Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) vs. Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW)
- Ceramic Devices
- Other Technologies
Frequency Control & Timing Components & Devices Defined
- Quartz Crystal Resonator
- Tuning Fork Crystal
- KHz Range, MHz Range Crystals
- XO (Uncompensated Crystal Oscillator)
- TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator)
- VCXO (Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillator)
- OCXO (Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator)
- MEMS-based Oscillators
- SAW & BAW Devices
- Phase Locked Loops (PLLs)
- Real Time Clocks (RTCs)
- Clock ICs/Generators
- Frequency Synthesizers
- Filters (quartz, SAW, other)
- Ceramic Resonators
- Atomic Clocks (Rubidium, Cesium)
Precision Defined
- Non-Precision (+-100ppm)
- Low Precision (+-30ppm)
- Semi-Precision (+-20ppm)
- Precision (+-10ppm)
- High Precision (+-5ppm)
- Very High Precision (+-2ppm)
Connector
- Surface-Mount Devices (SMD)
- Leaded/Through-hole
- DIP/SIP
Packaging
- Metal
- Ceramic
- Polymer
- Specialty Packaging
- Packaging Issues
Frequency Control and Timing Devices Manufacturing Processes
Section Two: Market Overview
General Market Trends
Global Market Consumption Value
- World Market for Frequency Control & Timing Components by Product Type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- World Market for Frequency Control & Timing Components by Country ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- Average Annual Growth Rate (CAGR %) 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends by Product Type
Factors Affecting Demand
- Shifting Demand Trends based on Technology
- New Application Areas
- Product Sophistication & Technological Innovation
End-User Market Demand
- World Market for Frequency Control & Timing Components by End-User & Application ($MM)
- What are End-Users Looking for: End-User Criteria for Product Selection
- High-Growth Markets
Internet of Things (IoT)
- World Market for Frequency Control & Timing Components in Internet of Things (IoT) Applications by End-User Industry and Product Type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- Defining the IoT Market
- Impact on Frequency Control & Timing Devices
Merchant vs. Captive Production & Consumption Analysis
- World Market for Frequency Control & Timing Components by Merchant vs. Captive Production
Distribution Channel Analysis
- World Market for Frequency Control & Timing Components by Distribution Channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends and Discounting
- Private Labeling & EMS Supply Channels
- Distributor Mark-ups
Competitive Environment
- Total Producer Sales and Market Shares ($MM): 2023-2024
- Average Growth Rate by Producer 2023-2024
- Competitive Market Factors (e.g., pricing, product development...)
- Marketing Analysis Examples
- Strategies for Business Development
- Market Entry and New Competitors: Obstacles and Points of Entry
- Capital Investment
- Supply Chain
- Customer Loyalty
- Global Trade
- Competitive Landscape Moving Forward
Producer Market Share Breakdows
- Market Shares of over 50 Companies
- Supplier Sales and Market Share ($MM): 2023-2024
- Regional Market Share Breakdown by Major Suppliers ($MM): 2023-2024
Mergers and Acquisition Activity
- Historical Mergers and Acquisition Activity
- Recent M&A Activity
- Current Market Contraction Trends
- Factors in Target Selection
Section Three: Quartz Crystals (XTALs)
World Market Trends
Global Market Consumption Value
- World Market for Quartz Crystals: 2024-2030
- World Market Value for Quartz Crystals by Country ($MM): 2024-2030
- Percentage Totals by Country
- Demand for Quartz Crystals by Volume & Country (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends & Analysis by Country
- Market for Quartz Crystals by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Merchant vs. Captive Production & Consumption Analysis
Distribution Channel Analysis
- World Market for Quartz Crystals by Distribution Channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends and Discounting
- Private Labeling & EMS Supply Channels
- Distributor Markups & Margins
Market for Quartz Crystals by Frequency
- World Value by Frequency ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Frequency (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for Quartz Crystals by Connector Type
- World Value by Connector Type ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Connector Type (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for Quartz Crystals by Packaging Type
- World Value by Packaging Type ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Packaging Type (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for Quartz Crystals by Precision
- World Value by Precision ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Precision (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for Quartz Crystals by End-User Industry & Application
- Market Value by Application ($MM)
- Average Annual Growth Rate 2024-2030
- Market Trends by Application
- Forecast by Application: 2024-2030
Competitive Environment
- Producer Sales and Market Shares for Quartz Crystals ($MM): 2023-2024
- Cumulative Average Growth Rate 2023-2024
- Producer Sales and Market Shares for Quartz Crystals by KHz Frequency ($MM, Units MM, ASP): 2023-2024
- Producer Sales and Market Shares for Quartz Crystals by MHz Frequency ($MM, Units MM, ASP): 2023-2024
- Percentage Share by Frequency
- Pricing Trends and Marketing Strategies
Future Outlook
Section Four: Uncompensated Oscillators (XOs)
World Market Trends
Global Market Consumption Value
- World Market for XOs: 2024-2030
- World Market Value for XOs by Country ($MM): 2024-2030
- Percentage Totals by Country
- Demand for XOs by Volume & Country (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends & Analysis by Country
- Market for XOs by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Merchant vs. Captive Production & Consumption Analysis
- Major Captive Producers
- End-User Markets for Captive Production
Distribution Channel Analysis
- World Market for XOs by Distribution Channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends and Discounting
- Private Labeling & EMS Supply Channels
- Distributor Markups & Margins
Market for XOs by Frequency
- World Value by Frequency ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Frequency (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for XOs by Connector Type
- World Value by Connector Type ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Connector Type (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for XOs by Packaging Type
- World Value by Packaging Type ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Packaging Type (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for XOs by Precision
- World Value by Precision ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Precision (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for XOs by End-User Industry & Application
- Market Value by Application ($MM)
- Average Annual Growth Rate 2024-2030
- Market Trends by Application
- Forecast by Application: 2024-2030
Competitive Environment
- Producer Sales and Market Shares for XOs ($MM): 2023-2024
- Cumulative Average Growth Rate 2023-2024
- Pricing Trends and Marketing Strategies
Future Outlook
Section Five: Temperature Compensated Quartz Crystal Oscillators (TCXOs)
World Market Trends
Global Market Consumption Value
- World Market for TCXOs: 2024-2030
- World Market Value for TCXOs by Country ($MM): 2024-2030
- Percentage Totals by Country
- Demand for TCXOs by Volume & Country (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends & Analysis by Country
- Market for TCXOs by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Merchant vs. Captive Production & Consumption Analysis
- Major Captive Producers
- End-User Markets for Captive Production
Distribution Channel Analysis
- World Market for TCXOs by Distribution Channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends and Discounting
- Private Labeling & EMS Supply Channels
- Distributor Markups & Margins
Market for TCXOs by Frequency
- World Value by Frequency ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Frequency (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for TCXOs by Connector Type
- World Value by Connector Type ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Connector Type (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for TCXOs by Packaging Type
- World Value by Packaging Type ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Packaging Type (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for TCXOs by Precision
- World Value by Precision ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Precision (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for TCXOs by End-User Industry & Application
- Market Value by Application ($MM)
- Average Annual Growth Rate 2024-2030
- Market Trends by Application
- Forecast by Application: 2024-2030
Competitive Environment
- Producer Sales and Market Shares for TCXOs by Region ($MM, Units MM, ASP): 2023-2024
- Asia/Pacific
- Americas
- Europe
- Other
- Percentage Share by Region
- Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030 by Producer and Region
- Cumulative Average Growth Rate 2023-2024
- Average Growth Rate by Producer 2023-2024
- Pricing Trends and Marketing Strategies
Future Outlook
Section Six: Voltage Controlled Quartz Crystal Oscillators (VCXOs)
World Market Trends
Global Market Consumption Value
- World Market for VCXOs: 2024-2030
- World Market Value for VCXOs by Country ($MM): 2024-2030
- Percentage Totals by Country
- Demand for VCXOs by Volume & Country (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends & Analysis by Country
- Market for VCXOs by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Merchant vs. Captive Production & Consumption Analysis
- Major Captive Producers
- End-User Markets for Captive Production
Distribution Channel Analysis
- World Market for VCXOs by Distribution Channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends and Discounting
- Private Labeling & EMS Supply Channels
- Distributor Markups & Margins
Market for VCXOs by Frequency
- World Value by Frequency ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Frequency (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for VCXOs by Connector Type
- World Value by Connector Type ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Connector Type (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for VCXOs by Packaging Type
- World Value by Packaging Type ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Packaging Type (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for VCXOs by Precision
- World Value by Precision ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Precision (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for VCXOs by End-User Industry & Application
- Market Value by Application ($MM)
- Average Annual Growth Rate 2024-2030
- Market Trends by Application
- Forecast by Application: 2024-2030
Competitive Environment
- Producer Sales and Market Shares for VCXOs by Region ($MM, Units MM, ASP): 2023-2024
- Asia/Pacific
- Americas
- Europe
- Other
- Percentage Share by Region
- Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030 by Producer and Region
- Cumulative Average Growth Rate 2023-2024
- Average Growth Rate by Producer 2023-2024
- Pricing Trends and Marketing Strategies
Future Outlook
Section Seven: Oven Controlled Quartz Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs)
World Market Trends
Global Market Consumption Value
- World Market for OCXOs: 2024-2030
- World Market Value for OCXOs by Country ($MM): 2024-2030
- Percentage Totals by Country
- Demand for OCXOs by Volume & Country (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends & Analysis by Country
- Market for OCXOs by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Merchant vs. Captive Production & Consumption Analysis
- Major Captive Producers
- End-User Markets for Captive Production
Distribution Channel Analysis
- World Market for OCXOs by Distribution Channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends and Discounting
- Private Labeling & EMS Supply Channels
- Distributor Markups & Margins
Market for OCXOs by Frequency
- World Value by Frequency ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Frequency (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for OCXOs by Connector Type
- World Value by Connector Type ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Connector Type (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for OCXOs by Packaging Type
- World Value by Packaging Type ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Packaging Type (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for OCXOs by Precision
- World Value by Precision ($MM): 2024-2030
- World Volume by Precision (UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030
- Average Annual Growth (% CAGR): 2024-2030
Market for OCXOs by End-User Industry & Application
- Market Value by Application ($MM)
- Average Annual Growth Rate 2024-2030
- Market Trends by Application
- Forecast by Application: 2024-2030
Competitive Environment
- Producer Sales and Market Shares for OCXOs by Region ($MM, Units MM, ASP): 2023-2024
- Asia/Pacific
- Americas
- Europe
- Other
- Percentage Share by Region
- Average Selling Price ($/Unit): 2024-2030 by Producer and Region
- Cumulative Average Growth Rate 2023-2024
- Average Growth Rate by Producer 2023-2024
- Pricing Trends and Marketing Strategies
Future Outlook
