North America Wearable Technology Market worth $69.1 billion by 2030

 

The report "North America Wearable Technology Market by Product (Smart Watch, Fitness Tracker, AR/VR, Smart Clothing & Footwear, Earwear, Exoskeleton, Smart Glasses, Smart Ring, Smart Helmet), Operation (AI-based, Conventional) - Forecast to 2030" is projected to grow from USD 34.1 billion in 2025 and to reach USD 69.1 billion by 2030, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.2% during the forecast period.

The North America wearable technology market is growing as end-users, including consumers, employers, and healthcare providers, are increasingly adopting connected devices for health monitoring, fitness tracking, communication, and entertainment. A strong growth in smartphone usage, along with high-speed connectivity, is primarily driving the demand for wearable technologies in North American countries, such as the US, Canada, and Mexico. Furthermore, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases and the increasing importance of preventive care are driving demand for fitness tracking devices, such as smartwatches, fitness bands, hearables, and AR/VR headsets. Leading companies in this market, such as Apple, Google (via Fitbit), Samsung, Garmin, and Meta, regularly upgrade sensors, displays, and battery life while adding features like ECG, blood-oxygen monitoring, and fall detection, thereby enhancing the value for both consumers and clinical users. In addition, insurers, hospitals, and employers are focusing on integrating wearables into wellness and remote monitoring programs, generating recurring revenue from device sales and subscriptions that support market growth.

Key trends in this market include the rapid shift toward AI-driven and cloud-connected wearables that convert continuous data into personalized, predictive insights on health, stress, and sleep, as well as tighter integration with telehealth, electronic health records, and fitness platforms. Non-textile devices, such as wristwear and the hearables segment in the North American wearable market, accounted for the largest segment due to mature ecosystems and well-defined use cases. Meanwhile, smart clothing and other textile-based solutions are emerging in specialized sports, military, and occupational safety applications. The manufacturers of such devices are focusing on upgrading interoperability, data security, and compliance with evolving regulations. Moreover, designing more comfortable and fashionable form factors to promote all-day wear across consumers. Collectively, these dynamics position wearable technology as a fundamental interface for digital health, consumer electronics, and Industry 4.0 applications in North America, supporting sustained growth across hardware, software, and data-driven services.

“The wristwear segment is expected to dominate the wearable technology market in North America.”

The wristwear segment will lead the wearable technology market in North America, primarily due to its versatility, user acceptance, and the integration of multiple high-value features into a compact design. Consumers are increasingly adopting smartwatches and fitness bands due to their seamless health and wellness tracking capabilities, including heart rate monitoring, sleep analysis, step counting, and advanced features such as ECG and blood oxygen measurement. It aligns with the growing health awareness across the North America region. Integration of software and AI-based technologies with leading smartphone platforms, particularly Apple and Android devices, further boosted adoption by enabling notifications, payments, GPS navigation, and seamless app connectivity. Additionally, factors such as ongoing product innovation, competitive average selling prices for fitness bands, and aggressive branding by major brands, including Apple, Fitbit, and Samsung, have built customer trust. These factors are resulting in making wristwear the most popular and accessible entry point into wearable technology.

“The non-textile wearables segment is expected to lead the wearable technology market in North America in 2030.”
The non-textile wearables segment is expected to dominate the North American wearable technology market, primarily driven by higher consumer demand for advanced devices, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, AR/VR headsets, and medical-grade wearables. These devices offer measurable utility beyond simple fashion or accessory uses. These devices offer strong functionality, including health monitoring, real-time biometric tracking, navigation, entertainment, and productivity tools that closely match lifestyle, healthcare, and enterprise needs across the region. Advanced technology, extensive app features, and integration with digital health platforms further improve usability and long-term value, supporting ongoing adoption. Additionally, the presence of leading innovator companies such as Apple, Meta, Garmin, and Fitbit continues to speed up advancements and marketing influence, making non-textile devices the most dominant and widely scaled category in the North American wearable technology market.

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“The consumer electronics segment is expected to dominate in 2025.”

The consumer electronics sector is expected to lead the wearable technology market share in 2025, primarily due to the increasing integration of wearables into smartphones and digital lifestyles, which is boosting widespread adoption among general consumers. Devices like smartwatches, fitness trackers, wireless earbuds, and AR/VR headsets are commonly used for communication, entertainment, health tracking, and productivity. Growing integration with major operating systems, such as iOS, Android, and Windows, has improved device compatibility and usability, encouraging repeat purchases and driving revenue growth in the wearable technology market ecosystem. Additionally, ongoing innovation in features like AI-driven health insights, gesture control, contactless payments, and immersive experiences has increased value, leading to wider adoption across different age groups and propelling the consumer electronics segment forward more than enterprise, medical, or industrial applications.

Key Players

Leading players in the wearable technology market in North America include Apple Inc. (US), Alphabet Inc. (Fitbit) (US), Garmin Ltd. (US), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Microsoft Corporation (US), WHOOP (US), Sony Corporation (Japan), Intellitix (Canada), Motorola Solutions, Inc. (US), Vuzix Corporation (US), Qualcomm Inc. (US), Meta (US), Amazon.com, Inc. (US), Ekso Bionics (US), Token (US), Fossil Group, Inc. (US), Dynabook Americas (US) Humane Inc. (US), and others.