BeiDou Navigation Satellite System Chips Market Report 2026

The beidou navigation satellite system chips market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.78 billion in 2025 to $1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing integration of beidou chips into consumer electronics such as smartphones and tablets, rising adoption of beidou-based positioning in surveying and mapping applications, advancements in chip miniaturization improving performance for wearable and portable devices, expansion of timing and synchronization services supporting telecommunications and industrial applications, historical growth in precision agriculture equipment utilizing beidou-enabled navigation.

The beidou navigation satellite system chips market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.5 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for high-precision beidou chips in autonomous vehicles and smart mobility solutions, increasing deployment of beidou-enabled iot devices across industrial and consumer sectors, rising adoption of multi-gnss chipsets combining beidou with other global navigation systems for enhanced accuracy, expanding use of beidou-based navigation in emerging markets seeking independent and reliable pnt capabilities, expected growth in integrated service packages including software updates, data correction services, and performance optimization for beidou chip deployments. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing integration of bds chips into smartphones and wearables, growing demand for high-precision bds chips for surveying and mapping, rising adoption of bds-enabled devices in precision agriculture, expansion of bds chip applications in timing and synchronization services, growing incorporation of bds chips in civil and industrial navigation systems.

The rising demand for autonomous vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the BeiDou navigation satellite system chips market going forward. Autonomous vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors, control systems, and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that allow them to navigate and operate without human intervention. The demand for autonomous vehicles is increasing due to factors such as safety, convenience, efficiency, accessibility, and environmental benefits. BeiDou navigation satellite system chips support autonomous vehicles by providing precise and reliable navigation through signals received from BeiDou satellites, ensuring accurate positioning and timing. For instance, in June 2025, according to the Ministry of Defence, a UK-based government ministry, the UK invested a record £350 million to expand Ukraine’s drone supply, aiming to increase the number from 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000. Therefore, the rising demand for autonomous vehicles is fueling the growth of the BeiDou navigation satellite system chips market.

Robust demand from the defense sector is expected to drive the growth of the BeiDou navigation satellite system chip market going forward. The increasing demand from the defense sector is driven by rising geopolitical tensions, modernization initiatives, military conflicts, cyber threats, and cross-border collaborations, all of which contribute to higher investments in defense systems and equipment. The BeiDou navigation satellite system (BDS) chip supports defense operations by delivering accurate and reliable positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) information, improving situational awareness, command and control functions, and overall operational effectiveness. For instance, in September 2025, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), a UK-based economic research institute, the UK government committed to a significant real-term increase in defense spending, including a £24 billion uplift, underscoring the substantial financial commitment and ongoing demand for advanced military technologies. Therefore, robust demand from the defense sector is fueling the growth of the BeiDou navigation satellite system chip market.

Major companies operating in the BeiDou navigation satellite system chips market are focusing on developing innovative products such as system integration and software to improve chip performance, interoperability, and precision navigation capabilities. System integration and software refer to the combination of hardware components with specialized programs to enable seamless operation, communication, and functionality within navigation and positioning systems. For instance, in March 2023, Allystar Technology, a China-based fabless IC design company, launched its HD9310 series multi-system, multi-frequency high-performance GNSS SoC. This product was developed to provide centimeter-level positioning accuracy for demanding applications such as autonomous driving and precision agriculture. Key features include support for all existing and planned BeiDou-3 signals, an integrated inertial navigation system (INS) for dead reckoning in environments with weak signals, and advanced anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technologies to ensure strong and reliable performance.

Major companies operating in the beidou navigation satellite system chips market are RTX Corporation, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), Thales Group, Beijing Enterprises Holdings, Trimble Inc, Kongsberg Gruppen, Topcon Corporation, Furuno Electric Co Ltd, U-blox Holding AG, BDStar Navigation Co Ltd, Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd, NovAtel Inc, South China University of Technology (SCUT), GNSS Technologies Inc, Unicore Communications Inc, SST Technology Corporation Limited, Wintec Industries Inc, RunXin Information Technology Co Ltd, Huatek Technology Corporation, Navisys Technology Corp, Raco Wireless LLC, NavtechGPS, Nevco Technology Co Ltd, Techtotop Co Ltd, Hwa Create Corporation Limited, ComNav Technology Ltd, Nanjing Veritas Electronic Technology Co Ltd, Changsha Zhongke Electric Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the BeiDou navigation satellite system chips market in 2025. The regions covered in the beidou navigation satellite system chips market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the BeiDou navigation satellite system chips market by increasing import costs for semiconductor wafers, advanced packaging materials, and precision manufacturing components. These cost pressures are impacting high-precision chip categories and sectors such as consumer electronics and automotive, with Asia-Pacific regions including China, Taiwan, and South Korea being most affected due to concentrated semiconductor supply chains. However, tariffs are also accelerating domestic chip fabrication, regional sourcing, and localized R&D, creating opportunities for homegrown BDS chip manufacturers to strengthen market presence.

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BeiDou navigation satellite system (BDS) chips are semiconductor components crafted to receive signals from the BeiDou satellite constellation, a global navigation system. Integrated into devices such as smartphones, tablets, and navigation systems, these chips empower precise positioning, navigation, and timin (PNT) capabilities, crucial for determining user location, velocity, and precise timing. They offer a dependable and accurate navigation solution.

Two main types of BeiDou navigation satellite system chips include high precision and ordinary precision. High precision chips deliver extremely accurate and reliable measurements or outputs with minimal margin of error. They find application in diverse sectors, including special (security) applications, civil industrial usage, and widespread adoption by automotive and consumer electronics users.

The countries covered in the beidou navigation satellite system chips market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The BeiDou navigation satellite system chips market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as location-based services, timing and synchronization services, and navigation services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The BeiDou navigation satellite system chips market also includes sales of wearable devices, surveying and mapping equipment, and precision agriculture equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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