China Digital Map Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Component (Solution and Service), By Application (Indoor Application and Outdoor Application), and China Digital Map Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033.

China Digital Map Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The China Digital Map Market Size was valued at USD 2,047.1 Million in 2023.
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 16.44% from 2023 to 2033
• The China Digital Map Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 9,375.7 Million By 2033

The China Digital Map Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 9,375.7 Million By 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 16.44% from 2023 to 2033

Market Overview

China's digital map market is witnessing rapid expansion, driven by advancements in geospatial technology, increasing demand for location-based services, and robust government support. Key components of the market include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), LiDAR, digital orthophotography, aerial photography, and GPS technologies, with GIS being the dominant segment. Additionally, significant opportunities lie in the development of autonomous vehicles, smart city infrastructure, and digital twins, all of which rely on accurate and real-time mapping data. China’s geospatial capabilities are enhanced by its extensive satellite infrastructure, including hundreds of civil and commercial remote sensing satellites. Also, government initiatives play a crucial role in accelerating this growth. Furthermore, the China Internet Investment Fund supports the growth of the digital sector, including mapping technologies. Collectively, these developments position China as a global leader in the digital map industry and a key player in the evolving geospatial landscape.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the China digital map market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the China digital map market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the China digital map market.

Driving Factors

China’s strong government initiatives play a crucial role, with strategic policies outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan aiming to boost the digital economy, improve digital infrastructure, and foster innovation in mapping technologies. The nation’s extensive satellite network, including both civil-use and commercial remote sensing satellites, also contributes to its dominance in the geospatial sector, providing comprehensive and reliable data. As industries across manufacturing, energy, and transportation embrace digital transformation, the demand for precise and scalable mapping solutions continues to rise.

Restraining Factors

One of the primary challenges is the issue of data privacy and security, especially as geospatial data becomes more integrated into sensitive applications such as autonomous vehicles, urban planning, and national security.

Market Segmentation

The China digital map market share is classified into component and application.

• The solution segment accounted for the major market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The China digital map market is segmented by component into solution and service. Among these, the solution segment accounted for the major market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth is primarily driven by the increasing demand for advanced geospatial technologies, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), digital mapping software, and other mapping solutions, which are widely used across industries like autonomous driving, urban planning, and smart city development.

• The outdoor application segment accounted for the highest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The China digital map market is segmented by application into indoor application and outdoor application. Among these, the outdoor application segment accounted for the highest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment dominance is largely driven by the increasing demand for accurate and real-time geospatial data for navigation, transportation, logistics, and urban planning. Outdoor applications, such as navigation systems for vehicles, mapping for autonomous driving, and infrastructure planning for smart cities, heavily rely on precise digital maps to optimize routes, improve traffic flow, and enhance public safety.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the China digital map market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• HERE Technologies
• ESRI
• Alibaba Group Holding Limited
• ARC Aerial Imaging Limited
• Nearmap Ltd.
• MiTAC Holdings Corp.
• Apple Inc.
• TomTom International BV
• MapQuest
• Google LLC
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In August 2024, Chongqing introduced the country's first digital map dedicated to farming heritage, accessible via a WeChat mini-program named "Digital Bayu Farming Culture Map." This initiative highlights over 1,000 agricultural heritage sites, aiming to promote rural cultural revitalization and sustainable tourism.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at China, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the China digital map market based on the below-mentioned segments

China Digital Map Market, By Component

• Solution 
• Service

China Digital Map Market, By Application

• Indoor Application
• Outdoor Application