IoT Semiconductor Global Market Report 2025

The iot semiconductor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $513.7 billion in 2024 to $589.7 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for IoT devices, rising demand for connected and smart devices, a surge in demand for smart home and smart city solutions, growing popularity of IoT in consumer applications, and rising disposable income.

The iot semiconductor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.05 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing need for energy-efficient semiconductor solutions, growing demand for low-power devices, widespread adoption of edge computing, rising deployment of edge devices requiring specialized semiconductor components, and the rise of interconnected devices. Major trends in the forecast period include the advancement of wireless communication technologies, the advancement of low-power semiconductors, the integration of IoT technology, technological advancements, artificial intelligence, and machine learning integration.

The forecast of 15.7% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.8% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through rising costs for low-power wireless System on a Chip(SoCs), predominantly manufactured in Taiwan and Israel, increasing expenses for smart home device production. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growing demand for connected devices is expected to significantly boost the growth of the IoT semiconductor market in the coming years. Connected devices are electronic devices that can communicate and exchange data with other devices or networks over the internet or local networks, enabling remote monitoring, control, and automation. This increasing demand is driven by advancements in technology, improved internet connectivity, and the rising need for automation, convenience, and real-time data access across various sectors. IoT semiconductors are crucial for enabling connected devices, providing essential hardware components such as sensors, processors, and communication modules that ensure seamless data exchange and connectivity. For example, in June 2023, Auxano Global Services, a US-based non-governmental organization, reported that the number of connected wearable devices worldwide grew from 929 million in 2021 to over 1.1 billion in 2022. As a result, the growing demand for connected devices is fueling the expansion of the IoT semiconductor market.

Leading companies in the IoT semiconductor market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as cellular IoT chips, to enhance connectivity, reduce power consumption, and support the expansion of IoT applications across various industries. Cellular IoT chips are specialized semiconductor components that allow IoT devices to connect and communicate over cellular networks such as 4G or 5G. For instance, in March 2025, Sequans Communications S.A., a France-based electronics company, launched two new chips, Calliope 3 and Monarch 3. These chips integrate 5G eRedCap technology with LTE solutions, enhancing connectivity, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The Calliope 3 chip targets applications such as fleet management and wearables, while the Monarch 3 is designed for ultra-low power IoT applications, including smart metering and healthcare.

In March 2025, Trasna Solutions Technologies Limited, an Ireland-based technology company specializing in end-to-end mobile IoT solutions, acquired u-blox's cellular IoT module business for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at strengthening Trasna's IoT connectivity offerings while enabling u-blox to focus more on its core positioning business. u-blox Holding, a Switzerland-based semiconductor company, provides semiconductor chips, modules, and IoT services.

IoT semiconductors are specialized chips and integrated circuits designed to provide connectivity, processing, and sensing capabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices. These semiconductors include microcontrollers, sensors, wireless communication modules, and power management units, enabling efficient data collection, transmission, and real-time decision-making in connected environments.

The primary types of IoT semiconductors include IoT sensors, IoT processors, IoT chips, and other components. IoT sensors are devices that gather and transmit data from the physical environment to a network, allowing for real-time monitoring and control of systems such as smart homes, healthcare, transportation, and industrial applications. These products include connectivity integrated circuits (ICs), logic devices, memory devices, processors, and other components. They cater to a wide variety of end-users, including sectors such as banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, information technology, telecommunications, and others.

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.

The sharp escalation of U.S. tariffs and resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the electrical and electronics sector. Key components such as semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals crucial for batteries and motors are now facing heavy duties. Consumer electronics companies are seeing profit margins shrink, as fierce competition makes it difficult to pass on rising costs to consumers. At the same time, industrial electronics firms are experiencing project delays due to shortages of tariff-impacted parts like printed circuit boards. In response, businesses are shifting assembly operations to tariff-exempt nations, building up inventory reserves, and redesigning products to reduce reliance on restricted materials.

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Major players in the iot semiconductor market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Toshiba Electronic Devices And Storage Corporation, Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V, Analog Devices Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, ON Semiconductor Corporation, Skyworks Solutions Inc., Realtek Semiconductor Corporation, Nordic Semiconductor ASA, Semtech Corporation, Polar Semiconductor Inc., Ambiq Micro Inc., Kudelski Group, InnoPhase Inc., Open Automation Software LLC.

North America was the largest region in the iot semiconductor market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the IoT semiconductor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The IoT semiconductor market consists of sales of low-power microcontrollers, wireless communication modules, system-on-chip (SoCs), sensors, and power management ICs. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, meaning the value of goods sold by semiconductor manufacturers, whether to device makers, system integrators, industrial users, or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services such as software integration, firmware updates, and security enhancements.

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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