According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global D-Sub Standard Connectors market size was valued at US$ 1389 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2111 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.0% during review period.
D-Sub Standard Connectors are a classic category of D-Subminiature connectors characterized by a D-shaped metal shell with multiple rows of parallel contacts (e.g., 9, 15, 25, 37, 50 pins) providing robust electrical and mechanical connections. Originating from designs by ITT Cannon in the 1950s, D-Sub connectors have remained a widely used interconnect solution across industries such as computing, telecommunications, industrial control, and aerospace due to their reliability and versatility. Standard D-Sub connectors are used for data, signal, and control transmissions and are available in various mounting types (PCB, cable, panel) and termination methods (solder, crimp). The distinctive shell shape ensures correct orientation and offers a degree of electromagnetic shielding. Manufacturing involves precision machining and plated contact processes to achieve low contact resistance, high durability, and mechanical stability. Standard D-Sub connectors continue to support modern connectivity requirements even as high-density variants and specialized configurations evolve.
Market drivers for D-Sub standard connectors are closely tied to the long service life of installed industrial systems and the rigid reliability requirements of mission-critical equipment. On the materials side, the stable supply of copper-alloy contacts and metal shells underpins consistent performance and durability. On the demand side, industrial automation, rail transportation, medical equipment, and energy infrastructure continue to rely on D-Sub interfaces as dependable system nodes. Technological evolution has focused on enhanced shielding, higher pin densities, and mixed-signal configurations rather than fundamental interface changes. Challenges such as larger form factors and limited compatibility with ultra-high-speed signals exist, but they do not materially undermine the connector’s relevance in reliability-driven applications.
From a supply-chain perspective, upstream activities involve contact materials, engineering plastics, metal forming, and surface treatment processes that depend heavily on precision tooling and accumulated manufacturing expertise. Downstream applications highlight the true industrial value of D-Sub connectors, with major users including industrial control manufacturers, communication system integrators, and suppliers of rail and aerospace electronics. Companies such as Amphenol, TE Connectivity, ITT Interconnect Solutions, Hirose Electric, Harting, Molex, and JAE Electronics continue to maintain and update D-Sub product lines in their official catalogs, reflecting sustained demand from customers who prioritize standardized and long-term supply rather than short-cycle replacement.
In terms of demand segmentation, trends for D-Sub connectors show a clear engineering-oriented profile. Traditional data and control signal transmission remains fundamental, while industrial and transportation markets increasingly favor mixed-layout D-Sub connectors that combine power and signal contacts, higher pin-count versions, and enhanced environmental resistance. In medical devices and test equipment, preferences for repeatable mating cycles, ease of maintenance, and long-term consistency support steady adoption. Compared with consumer electronics, industrial and professional equipment segments represent the most active and predictable trajectory for D-Sub connector demand.
Regionally, North America and Europe emphasize D-Sub connector usage in system upgrades, maintenance, and regulatory-driven applications, with procurement decisions strongly focused on standard compliance and supplier reliability. China and the broader Asia-Pacific region exhibit both continued reliance on legacy systems and expanding demand from local industrial equipment manufacturing, resulting in parallel supply by global and domestic producers. Other regions derive demand primarily from energy, transportation, and infrastructure projects, reinforcing D-Sub connectors as a conservative and proven engineering choice.
Recent developments over the past five years show continued commitment by major connector manufacturers to industrial interconnect portfolios that include D-Sub products. In 2021, TE Connectivity stated in its annual report that industrial and transportation connectors remain core business pillars, encompassing mature standard interfaces. In 2022, Amphenol noted in official communications that its industrial interconnect segment expanded standardized product offerings for global equipment manufacturers. In 2023, Harting highlighted at European industrial exhibitions the long-term foundational role of standard connectors in digital industrial systems, underscoring the persistent relevance of D-Sub connectors in global engineering applications.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global D-Sub Standard Connectors market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global D-Sub Standard Connectors market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global D-Sub Standard Connectors market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global D-Sub Standard Connectors market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global D-Sub Standard Connectors market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for D-Sub Standard Connectors
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global D-Sub Standard Connectors market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include 3M Company(NYSE: MMM · Minnesota, USA), Amphenol Corporation(NYSE: APH · Connecticut, USA), TE Connectivity Ltd.(NYSE: TEL · Schaffhausen, Switzerland / operational HQ PA, USA), Molex LLC(Subsidiary of Koch Industries · Illinois, USA), Hirose Electric Co., Ltd(TSE: 6806 · Tokyo, Japan), Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG(Private · Blomberg, Germany), Omron Corporation(TSE: 6645 · Kyoto, Japan), Samtec, Inc.(Private · Indiana, USA), JAE Electronics / Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd(TSE: 6807 · Tokyo, Japan), Harting Technology Group(Private · Espelkamp, Germany), etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
D-Sub Standard Connectors market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Right Angle Style
Straight Style
Others
Market segment by Shell Configuration
Straight Shell D-Sub
Right Angle D-Sub
Market segment by Pin Density
Standard Density D-Sub
High Density D-Sub
Market segment by Mounting Style
Through-Hole D-Sub
Surface Mount D-Sub
Cable Mount D-Sub
Panel Mount D-Sub
Market segment by Application
Energy and Power
Aerospace
Industrial
Automotive
Others
Major players covered
3M Company(NYSE: MMM · Minnesota, USA)
Amphenol Corporation(NYSE: APH · Connecticut, USA)
TE Connectivity Ltd.(NYSE: TEL · Schaffhausen, Switzerland / operational HQ PA, USA)
Molex LLC(Subsidiary of Koch Industries · Illinois, USA)
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd(TSE: 6806 · Tokyo, Japan)
Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG(Private · Blomberg, Germany)
Omron Corporation(TSE: 6645 · Kyoto, Japan)
Samtec, Inc.(Private · Indiana, USA)
JAE Electronics / Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd(TSE: 6807 · Tokyo, Japan)
Harting Technology Group(Private · Espelkamp, Germany)
ERNI Electronics (now part of TE Connectivity)
EDAC Inc.(Private · California, USA)
SOURIAU-SUNBANK by Eaton(NYSE: ETN · USA/France)
Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG(Private · Germany)
Bel Group(Bel Fuse, Inc.(Nasdaq: BELF · New York, USA))
Lorlin Electronics(Private · USA)
Lumberg Connect(Brand of Lumberg Automation / TE Connectivity )
Cinch Connectivity Solutions(Part of Amphenol)
Glenair, Inc.(Private · California, USA)
Positronic Industries, Inc.(Private · Missouri, USA)
NorComp, Inc.(Private · Minnesota, USA)
AirBorn, Inc.(Part of AMETEK · USA)
Cinch Connectivity (AIM-Cambridge)
Kyocera AVX(Subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation(TSE: 6971 · Osaka, Japan))
Weidmüller Interface GmbH(Private · Germany)
WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG(Private · Germany)
Binder Group GmbH(Private · Germany)
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe D-Sub Standard Connectors product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of D-Sub Standard Connectors, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of D-Sub Standard Connectors from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the D-Sub Standard Connectors competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the D-Sub Standard Connectors breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and D-Sub Standard Connectors market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of D-Sub Standard Connectors.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe D-Sub Standard Connectors sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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