From 2026 to 2030, the global smart 3C wearable market is projected to reach $348 billion by 2030, with category and regional differentiation emerging as core characteristics. AI glasses will serve as the growth engine, with sales soaring to 52 million units by 2030 and their market share rising to 15%. Medical-grade wrist-worn devices and industrial exoskeleton robots will also experience high growth, while basic fitness bands will gradually exit the mainstream market under competitive pressure.
On the consumer side, price reductions will drive adoption, with AI glasses priced under 1,000 yuan accounting for 45% of category sales by 2026. Medical-grade wearables will see demand surge due to health needs, with non-invasive blood glucose monitors exceeding 30% penetration by 2028. The B2B market will accelerate rapidly, with device penetration in healthcare and industrial sectors surpassing 30% by 2030. Industrial-grade products will experience explosive demand in scenarios like safety alerts in manufacturing.
Regional patterns show distinct differences: China maintains its core position with a 35% global share, with the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta contributing over 60% of production capacity; North America focuses on high-end medical-grade equipment, with brands like Apple capturing 60% of the premium market; Southeast Asia and India primarily target entry-level models, sustaining annual growth rates above 15%.
However, the industry faces challenges: homogenization in the mid-to-low-end market has triggered price wars, while the absence of system standards and data security risks constrain development. Companies must build barriers through a “hardware + service” model, with the implementation of AI glasses technology by 2027 potentially becoming a watershed moment for the market landscape.