Embedded Non-Volatile Memory (eNVM) Market: Analysis By Type (eFLASH, eE2PROM, FRAM, and Others), By Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Healthcare Monitoring, Enterprise Storage, and Other Applications), By Region Size, Trends and Forecast to 2029

The global eNVM market value stood at US$401.86 million in 2023, and is expected to reach by US$724.68 million by 2029. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.01% over the projected period of 2024-2029.

Embedded non-volatile memory (eNVM) stores critical data and instructions for electronic devices. The global eNVM market demonstrated a consistent growth, primarily driven by the growing need for better security in hardware, rising demand for industrial-grade flash memory, increasing popularity of cloud-based services, rapidly expanding automotive industry, increasing demand for efficient data storage & processing, proliferation of internet of things (IoT) devices & wearable technology, rising adoption of advanced consumer electronics, ongoing improvements in semiconductor fabrication technologies, growing smart city projects, increased need for high-speed, low-power, & dependable memory solutions, etc.

Furthermore, increasing integration of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain, growing need for lightweight and miniature devices at comparatively lower cost, rising adoption of smart cars among consumers, growing adoption of eNVM in code storage applications, and ongoing eNVM integration on SiP and SoC architecture is expected to boost the market growth in the forecasted period. 

Market Segmentation Analysis:

By Type: The report provides the bifurcation of the global eNVM market into four segments on the basis of type: eFLASH, eE2PROM, FRAM, and others. eFLASH is the largest segment of global embedded non-volatile memory market owing to increasing deployment of IoT, reduced cost of producing eFLASH memory, rapidly expanding automotive sector, standardization of eFLASH technology and its compatibility with existing semiconductor processes, ongoing advancements in the semiconductor technology, and extensive use of eFLASH in smartphones, tablets, and other consumer electronics. eE2PROM is the fastest growing segment of global embedded non-volatile memory market as a result of growing demand for secure and reliable storage in smart cards and RFID tags, increasing shift towards industrial automation, wide operating temperature range of eE2PROM devices, compliance of E2PROM devices with various industry standards & certifications, ongoing advancements in miniaturization of eE2PROM cells, and increasing use of eE2PROM in consumer electronics for storing user settings, configuration parameters, and calibration data.

By Application: The report has segmented the global eNVM market into five applications, namely, consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare monitoring, enterprise storage, and other applications. Consumer electronics is the largest and fastest growing segment of the global embedded non-volatile memory, driven by growing demand for larger storage capacities in consumer electronics devices, increasing adoption of solid-state drives, proliferation of smart devices including smartphones, tablets, wearables, smart TVs, & smart home appliances, rapidly expanding electronics sector, growing trend of edge computing, rising demand for eNVM solutions that offer robust security features, ongoing trend of miniaturization of devices, and growing popularity of feature-rich devices containing artificial intelligence and high-resolution displays.

By Region: The report provides insight into the global eNVM market based on regions namely, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and rest of the world. Asia Pacific embedded non-volatile memory market is the largest and fastest growing region of global eNVM market, driven by rising demand for consumer electrical and electronic items, region’s strong hold in semiconductor manufacturing and consumer electronics assembly, positive shift of enterprises and end users towards the use of solid-state drive (SSDs), region's high population density resulting in large consumer base, Asia Pacific acting as a significant centre for research and development in electronics and semiconductor technology, region’s rapid growth in IoT and consumer electronics markets, and increasing construction of large data centres in countries like India and China.

North America embedded non-volatile memory market has been positively growing over the years as a result of large and technologically savvy consumer base, increasing adoption of advanced technology such as connected devices and 5G smartphones in Canada and Mexico, growing emphasis on domestic manufacturing of electronic components in North America, presence of favorable infrastructure that support high-speed internet services, rising adoption of smart or IoT-based devices, increasing number of data centers being built in response to rising demand for digital entertainment, videoconferencing, and video and phone call services, and strong presence of major eNVM companies including Microchip Technology Inc., Synopsys, Inc., etc.

Market Dynamics:

Growth Drivers: The global eNVM market has been rapidly growing over the past few years, due to factors such as growth in automotive sector, increasing integration of eNVM technologies in medical sector, rising demand for power efficient solutions, growing need to enhance security of chips, rapid growth in mobile and portable electronics, increasing investment in research and development, etc. A substantial presence of electric vehicles will continue to augment the growing importance of advanced electronic systems within the automotive industry. As vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid vehicles, and autonomous vehicles, increasingly integrate electronic components for functions such as infotainment, driver assistance, and autonomous driving, the demand for robust and reliable memory solutions like eNVM becomes crucial. In addition, as consumers seek longer battery life and reduced energy consumption in their devices, there is a rising need for eNVM solutions that offer ultra-low power consumption.

Challenges: However, the global eNVM market growth would be negatively impacted by various challenges such as, widening gap between supply and demand, low write endurance rate, etc. In eNVM technologies like Flash memory, which are commonly used in consumer electronics, IoT devices, and automotive systems, the write endurance can be limited compared to other memory types. High-frequency data logging, firmware updates, and frequent system writes can accelerate wear-out and reduce the lifespan of eNVM devices, leading to reliability issues and increased maintenance costs for end-users.

Trends: The global eNVM market is projected to grow at a fast pace during the forecasted period, due to rise in 5G adoption, increasing integration of eNVM with AI and ML, expansion of the wearable technology, integration with advanced semiconductor, growing adoption of eNVM in code storage applications, ongoing development of 3D eNVM technologies, eNVM integration on SiP and SoC architecture, rise of cloud-based eNVM services etc. The acceleration of AI and machine learning (ML) applications is a significant trend for the eNVM market. eNVM technologies, such as MRAM and ReRAM, offer lower power consumption compared to traditional memory technologies, making them crucial for AI and ML applications that require efficient data processing and storage solutions. In addition, the expansion of the wearable technology market serves as a significant trend for the eNVM market. eNVM is essential for wearables because it provides the necessary storage capacity for firmware, user data, and sensor information while offering low-power operation and data retention even in the absence of power.

Competitive Landscape:

The global embedded non-volatile memory market is consolidated, with few players accounting for the majority of market revenue, including eMemory, Microchip (SST), Synopsys and Yield Microelectronics Corp. (YMC), and Chengdu Analog Circuit Technology Inc. (Actt). Each of these companies has made significant contributions to the market, driving the growth and adoption of eNVM technology.

The key players of the market are:

• Microchip Technology Inc.
• eMemory Technology Inc.
• Synopsys, Inc.
• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
• United Microelectronics Corporation
• Huahong Group (Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited)
• Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
• Yield Microelectronics Corporation
• Chengdu Analog Circuit Technology Inc. (ACTT)

In 2023, the top five companies in the global eNVM IP market, accounted for more than 90% share in the market, Major companies operating in the market have a wide product portfolio, strong distribution networks, and significant investments in research and development, fostering innovation and giving them a competitive edge in the market.

For instance, on September 27, 2023, GlobalFoundries and Microchip Technology announced the immediate release to production of the SST ESF3 third-generation embedded SuperFlash technology NVM solution in the GF 28SLPe foundry process. Similarly, in 2022, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation and Japan Semiconductor Corporation together developed a highly reliable & versatile analog platform with eNVM for automotive applications.