Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Market in
China 2008-2012
2008-2012
Geographic Information System (GIS) Market
in China - 2008-2012
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Market in
China 2008-2012
2008-2012
Table of Contents
1. Introdu cti on ............................................................................. 3
2. GIS in Chin a Market Size & Forecast .............................................. 4
3. Market Trends ........................................................................... 5
4. Growth Drivers .......................................................................... 7
5. Growth Inhibitors ...................................................................... 8
6. GIS Vendors in China .................................................................. 9
6.1 AvisMap GIS Techn ol ogi es ....................................................... 9
6.2 China Tran sin fo Techn ol ogy Corp. ........................................... 10
6.3 ESRI China (Hong K ong) Limited ............................................. 11
6.4 Su perMap Software Co. Ltd. ................................................... 12
Oth er Reports in this Seri es ........................................................... 13
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 2.1: GIS in China Market Siz e an d Forecast 2008 -2012 (in $ Million ) …4
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Market in
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2008-2012
1. Introduction
A Geographic Information System/Spatial Information Management (GIS) is a collection of
software and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms
of geographically referenced information. In a conservative sense, it is a computer system
that is capable of integrating, storing, editing, analyzing, sharing, and displaying
geographically referenced information. In a more generic sense, GIS is a tool that allows
users to create interactive queries (searches), analyze the spatial information, edit data and
maps, and present the results of all these operations.
GIS, as an information integration tool, has a wide range of application. The possibility of
integrating spatial and alphanumeric data has made it widely applicable to a variety of
fields. Recently, there has been a growing interest among organizations to use GIS to
enhance decision making processes at both strategic as well as operational levels. GIS
addresses many information needs of the decision makers. It helps them leverage their
spatial data more efficiently, by visually bringing together relationships among customers,
suppliers, and competitors.
The GIS market in China is entering a transition phase with the entry of foreign players,
involvement of local telecom operators, infrastructure development, and impetus from the
government. Favorable government policies and government support for the domestic GIS
software market is propelling the growth of the Chinese GIS industry. In the Eleventh Five
Year Plan, GIS technology has been ranked as one of the four important issues in Earth
Observation and Navigation area by the Chinese government. 2008 Olympics game, held in
China, also provided the impetus for the growth of this industry. The use of LBS for traffic
information, planning of driving lines of athletes, navigation of audiences' games watching
lines facilitated the growth of the GIS industry.
Despite these favorable factors, a few areas that need improvement to sustain the rapid
growth of the GIS market in China are; availability of geographic information spatial data,
involvement from private players, clear industry division, and maturity of industry chain.
This report highlights the GIS market in China along with trends, drivers, growth inhibitors
and a few major vendors in the Chinese GIS market.
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2. GIS in China Market Size & Forecast
According to TechNavio, the market for GIS in China is forecast to reach $180.8 million in
2012 from $92.3 million in 2008; growing at a CAGR of 18.3 percent over the forecast
period. ( Exhibit 2.1)
Exhibit 2.1: GIS in China Market Size and Forecast 2008-2012 (in $ Million)
200
180.8
180
160 144.6
140
118.5
120
98.8
100 92.3
80
60
40
20
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Source: TechNavio Analysis
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3. Market Trends
Increasing level of awareness regarding the use of GIS in various industries, coupled with
the availability of more sophisticated and high quality GIS tools,