Geographic Information System Software (GIS) Market Statistics: 2030
The global geographic information system software market was valued at $6.3 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $25.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.2% from 2021 to 2030. Increase in need for upgrading operational efficiency and throughput boosts the demand for the global GIS software. However, availability of open-source alternatives for GIS software technology limits the growth of GIS software market. On the contrary, rise in demand for GIS software solutions in small & medium enterprises is expected to offer remunerative growth opportunities for the market during the forecast period.
GIS is a software program that can generate, maintain, analyze, and map various types of data. GIS connects data to a map by integrating location data with other types of descriptive data, such as demographic data . This lays the groundwork for mapping and analysis, which is employed in research. GIS assists users in comprehending patterns, connections, and spatial context. Its advantages include improved communication, efficiency, better management, and decision making.
The report focuses on growth prospects, restraints, and analysis of the global geographic information system software market forecast. The study provides Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the impact of various factors, such as bargaining power of suppliers, competitive intensity of competitors, threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, and bargaining power of buyers on the global GIS software market share.
The geographic information system (GIS) software market is segmented into By Component, Type, Function and Industry vertical.
Segment Review
The geographic information system software market is segmented on the basis of component, type, function, Industry vertical, and region. Depending on component, the market is divided into software and services. On the basis of type, it is segregated into desktop GIS, server GIS, developer GIS, mobile GIS, and others. As per the function, it is fragmented into mapping, surveying, location-based services, navigation & telematics, and others. By industry vertical, it is classified into automotive, energy and utilities, government, defense and intelligence, smart cities, insurance, natural resources, others. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
By Component
Software segment accounted for the highest market share in 2020.
Depending on component, the software segment dominated the GIS software market share in 2020 and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period, owing to various applications of GIS software solutions, such as predictive analysis, analysis of customer behavior, pattern recognition modeling, and fraud detection. However, the services segment is expected to witness the highest growth in the future, due to the fact that GIS services are faster and cost-effective alternatives for enterprises with limited geospatial analysis needs.
Region wise, North America dominated the geographic information system software market in 2020 and is expected to retain its position during the forecast period, owing to increase in demand for automated spatial analytics, surge in transportation, rise in incident & disaster management, and improvement in decision making for businesses regarding focused marketing in the region. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, owing to the increase in mobility and surge in transportation in the region.
The global GIS (GIS) software market is dominated by key players, including Autodesk Inc., Bentley System, Caliper Corporation, Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited (Cadcorp), ESRI, General Electric Co., Hexagon AB, Pitney Bowes Inc., SuperMap Software Co., Ltd., and Trimble Inc. These players have adopted various strategies to increase their market penetration and strengthen their position in the industry.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
In early March 2020, analysts and healthcare professionals needed an efficient way to track the spread of COVID-19 infection while adhering to social distancing and self-isolation protocols, owing to outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This paved the way for the growth of the GIS software market due to the fact that GIS solutions provide highly accurate and cost-effective contagion tracking tools with location intelligence capabilities. For instance, American GIS solutions provider – Esri, in 2020, launched GIS-based COVID-19 tracking solution. Such applications of GIS solutions helped in the geographic information system software market growth during the pandemic.
Top Impacting Factors
Rise in need for GIS software in the development of smart cities and modern urban planning
GIS software for smart cities aids in process of site selection, land acquisition, planning, designing, visualization, construction, project management, operations, and reporting. GIS solutions are used in urban planning by specialists for analysis, modeling, and visualization of sites more accurately. GIS software solutions provides a thorough view on land and infrastructure by analyzing geospatial data through satellite imagery, aerial photography, and remote sensors. Such applications of GIS software solutions propel the growth of geographic information system software industry.
Increase in use of GIS for facility management
GIS system software can efficiently manage and corporate information depending on its location. GIS can track consumer locations, site businesses, focus marketing campaigns, improve sales regions, and predict retail purchasing trends. GIS software provides this extra benefit to make businesses more competitive and profitable, which is one of the major factors driving the growth of GIS industry. Furthermore, adoption of GIS for developing targeted marketing strategies by organizations from various industries will increase the market share for the GIS solutions in the future.
Key Benefits for Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the geographic information system software market analysis from 2020 to 2030 to identify the prevailing geographic information system software market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the geographic information system software market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global geographic information system software market size.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global geographic information system software market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Market Report Highlights
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 Key Market Players | Hexagon AB, Bentley Systems, Computer Aided Development Corporation Ltd., Autodesk, Inc., Pitney Bowes Inc., General Electric Co., L3Harris Technologies, Caliper Corporation, Trimble Inc., Esri |
Analyst Review
In the modern business environment, there is significant increase in the use of GIS software solution applications as businesses seek to leverage the increase in volumes of geospatial data from numerous sources, such as mobile devices, sensor nodes, and drones to develop relevant business strategies and increase productivity and services tailored to specific areas. Moreover, the GIS market experience some new innovations and trends, such as integration of 3D visualization tools, modeling/simulation integration functions, and the application of augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) technologies in GIS software solutions to enhance the applications of associated products. Natural language processing, machine learning, and data analytics integration are new technologies that will have an influence on the growth of the GIS software industry in the future. Such applications of GIS software in modern business enterprises fuel the growth of GIS software solutions market.
The key providers of the GIS software market, such as Esri, Autodesk, Inc., and BENTLEY SYSTEMS account for a significant share in the market. Various companies establish partnerships to increase GIS software capabilities with increase in number of applications for GIS software solutions. For instance, in September 2020, Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, announced a partnership with ETI Software Solutions, a world leader in communications technology and services. Through this partnership, service providers can utilize ETI's Beamfly platform, powered by Esri, for real-time device monitoring and management applying the most advanced mapping and spatial analytics tools available.
In addition, with increase in demand for GIS software, various companies expand their current product portfolio with increase in diversification among customers. For instance, in February 2019, Bentley Systems, an American software services provider, announced the launch of their OpenUtilities™ DER Planning & Design Assessment Solutions. The latest of Bentley’s electric utility software offerings provides decision support and cost-based model simulations for the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) units with other utilities and power grids. The solution generates an electrical digital twin for utilities that enables owner/operators to more efficiently model the grid for decentralized energy without compromising safety and reliability of the network.
Moreover, market players are expanding their business operations and customers by increasing their acquisition. For instance, in March 2022, Autodesk, Inc. announced the acquisition of The Wild, a cloud-connected, extended reality (XR) platform. The Wild enables architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals to present, collaborate and review projects together in immersive and interactive experiences, from anywhere and at any time. This acquisition enables Autodesk to meet increasing needs for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology advancements within the AEC industry and further support AEC customers throughout the project delivery lifecycle.
The Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 15.2% from 2021 to 2030.
The Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Market is projected to reach $25.5 billion by 2030.
Rise in demand for the optimization of business processes drive the growth of the global GIS software market. In addition, rise in market competitiveness and increase in need to optimize operational costs positively impact the growth of the GIS software market.
The global GIS software market is dominated by key players, such as Autodesk Inc., Bentley System, Caliper Corporation, Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited (Cadcorp), ESRI, General Electric Co., Hexagon AB, Pitney Bowes Inc., SuperMap Software Co., Ltd., and Trimble Inc. These players have adopted various strategies to increase their market penetration and strengthen their position in the industry.
The key growth strategies of Geographic Information System (GIS) Software market players include product portfolio expansion, mergers & acquisitions, agreements, geographical expansion, and collaborations.
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