Increasing cases of respiratory emergencies and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the major factors augmenting the market growth. According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, in 2017, 299 million people suffered from moderate to severe COPD, globally. Moreover, technological innovations in respiratory care devices contribute to the market expansion. The advent of patient-friendly, cost-effective, and portable devices further encourage their usage. Developments, in terms of efficiency, design, and safety, resulted in significant benefits, such as improved weaning, better gas exchange, better oxygenation, and least damage to the lungs.  Increasing target population base, requiring long-term treatment for chronic respiratory conditions, is expected to drive the demand. As per the report published by the United Nations, in 2017, the global geriatric population was around 962 million, and it is anticipated to reach over 2.1 billion by 2050. Improving healthcare infrastructure in emerging economies, along with rising awareness about the available treatments for chronic respiratory diseases, led to the rapid adoption of mechanical ventilators in these countries, boosting the overall market growth. Increasing government support, awareness level, disposable income, and private funding for prevention and efficient treatment of respiratory diseases are expected to drive the market over the forecast period. Increasing need for emergency treatment for prolonged illnesses and protracted treatment associated with lung diseases in children and adults are further expected to drive the market.

The high usage of magnetic sensors in new navigation devices, presence detection (building automation related applications), medical areas, and the automotive sector is leading to a paradigm shift in the magnetic sensors market, worldwide. As the efficiency and capabilities of these sensors improve over time, their enhanced ability to measure without physical contact is leading to their crucial application in electronic systems. There are emerging applications in the field of automotive, used as automotive control systems, braking systems, engine control systems, etc., whereas in other areas, these are deployed in systems, like an electronic compass in mobile phones. The application of magnetic sensors is increasing due to their ability to convert motion into signal remotely and provide information and intelligence to objects; this is driving the demand for automotive and IoT applications. For instance, Infineon offers Xensiv line of magnetic sensors specific to the automotive industry; the company's Hall and GMR based magnetic speed sensors find applications in safety and powertrain applications, such as ESP, ABS, camshafts/crankshafts, and automatic transmissions.

Low voltage motor control centers (LV MCC) find typical applications in the residential sector, the industrial and commercial sector including buildings, oil and gas, and automotive manufacturing, among others, represents a considerable market. Conventional switchboards and electrical distribution systems occupy more space in a facility and were often dispersed. MCC, back when it was introduced, combined the siloed systems together at a place by offering a fully sealed, NEMA/IEC certified enclosure, to enable a durable yet safer operation and maintenance of motors. This contributed majorly to adoption of MCCs. Moving onto current applications and adoptions, low voltage brushless motors, on one hand, have been witnessing a huge number of applications. Then, drive for revenues among the heavy industries coupled with rising oil prices and capitalization of projects has enabled increasing preference for LV MCC. The focus on profitability through leaner manufacturing processes and service offerings is indicative of market growth in the next few years.

Hiking gear & equipment are a set of items that are used by people who go on the outdoor activity called hiking. The report segments the market on the basis of product type, consumer profile, distribution channel, and region. On the basis of product type, the market is segmented into gear & equipment, apparel, footwear and others. Based on the customer profile, the market is split across men, women and kids. Based on distribution channel, the market is analyzed across online and offline distribution channels.

20 年上半年的家电行业因为疫情而面临复杂多变的外部环境，对于家电行 业中各公司的经营能力提出了较强的考验。在渠道端，疫情限制了传统线下 渠道的经营活动；在需求端，疫情打断了 19 年下半年开启的竣工周期；在 上游，原材料价格亦伴随疫情修复而逐渐上涨。在此环境下，家电行业各子 板块和所属公司的上半年经营结果出现分化。

2020 年上半年经营整体承压，Q2 恢复迅速。收入端：受疫情影响， 2020H1 家电行业收入下滑严重；2020 年 Q2 被抑制的消费需求得到释 放，各行业收入加速恢复。利润端：2020H1 整体行业利润端下滑幅度大 于收入端；2020 Q2 各行业加速恢复，小家电利润恢复速度最快。毛利率 端：2020H1 全行业毛利率同比存在一定下滑，其中白电下滑幅度最大； 2020 年 Q2 多个子板块毛利率同比增长。期间费率：2020 年上半年各家 电企业控制费用支出，销售、管理、研发有不同程度的波动。

8 月，淘系平台家用电器行业（含厨房电器、生活电器、大家电） 成交额为 144 亿元，同比+28%，环比+16%，销量 4385 万件，同 比+19%，环比+10%。

上半年，国内家电市场零售额规模 3365.2 亿元，同比下滑接近 20%，作 为市场日趋饱和的耐用品，国内家电消费受疫情冲击较为明显。均价方面， 空调单价下降超过 10%，冰洗均价降幅在 6%，全行业基本通过以价换量求 生存。随着疫情防控向好的方向发展，及促消政策的生效，厂家和商家都 在积极调整营销策略，目前市场基本复苏到去年同期水平且小有增长。出 口方面，黑电以外的家电出口额 1870 亿元，同比增长率 4.2%；电视出口 额 378 亿元，同比下降 10.7%。除黑电外，其余家电产品出口受疫情影响 较小，表现明显好于预期。

2020 年 8 月空调行业延续增长趋势，总销量实现同比+2.8%。其中，内销量同比+0.9%， 外销量同比+7.5%，新冷年开盘月需求呈现稳健复苏。同时，今年 6~8 月连续三个月的 同比增长也对冲掉部分疫情以来的下滑幅度，截止 8 月份累计外销量同比-0.6%，基本 持平去年同期；累计内销量跌幅也显著收窄，同比-17.4%。此外，8 月份空调产量和库 存量分别同比+3.3%和+36.9%，反映出企业经历三个月持续回暖后，生产与备货信心显 著增强，行业需求复苏背景下新冷年表现值得期待。

作为2020冷年结束后的首月，8月空调行业表现基本与去年同期持平。 具体来看，产量达1059万台，同比+3.3%；总销量达1056万台，同比 +2.8%，其中内销+0.9%，出口+7.5%。