5G Chipset Market Report 2025

This 5G Chipset market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The 5G chipset market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $16.88 billion in 2024 to $22.38 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to evolution of mobile communication standards, increasing demand for higher data transfer rates, proliferation of internet of things (IoT) devices, growth of mobile broadband services, development of smart cities and connected infrastructure.

The 5G chipset market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $68.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of 5G in industrial automation and IoT, expansion of 5G networks for enhanced mobile connectivity, rise in demand for low-latency and high-bandwidth applications, integration of 5G in autonomous vehicles and smart transportation, growing deployment of 5G in rural and remote areas. Major trends in the forecast period include emergence of mmWave technology in 5G chipsets, development of energy-efficient and compact 5G chipsets, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in 5G chipset design, focus on open ran (radio access network) architectures, implementation of 5G chipsets for fixed wireless access (FWA).

The increasing mobile data traffic is playing a significant role in driving the growth of the 5G chipset market. Mobile data traffic refers to the volume of data transmitted across a network at any given time. As mobile data traffic expands, there is a growing need for enhanced network performance and data connectivity, which will be supported by future 5G network generations, thereby accelerating the development of 5G chipsets. For example, in November 2023, the Ericsson Mobility Report, published by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, projected that global mobile data traffic will triple by the end of 2029, with 5G subscriptions expected to exceed 5.3 billion and average smartphone data usage rising from 21GB to 56GB per month between 2023 and 2029. As a result, the increasing mobile data traffic is anticipated to drive the growth of the 5G chipset market in the coming years.

The increasing reliance on the internet is poised to propel the expansion of the 5G chipset market. The internet, denoting interconnected computer networks and devices utilizing standardized protocols for data and information exchange, serves as the foundation for 5G networks. 5G chipsets, as the backbone of this technology, facilitate faster and more reliable wireless communication, crucial for applications ranging from mobile devices to IoT and smart cities. The transition to 5G connectivity is generating heightened demand for 5G chipsets. For instance, data from Meltwater, a Netherlands-based software company, reveals a surge of 224 thousand (+0. 3 percent) internet users in the UK between 2022 and 2023, totaling 66. 11 million users overall. Thus, the escalating internet usage is steering the growth of the 5G chipset market.

Product innovations have become a key trend gaining traction in the 5G chipset market. Leading companies in the sector are developing innovative products to drive market expansion. For instance, in July 2024, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a US-based provider of wireless telecommunications products and services, introduced the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset. This chipset is designed to power affordable 5G smartphones, supporting standalone (SA) 5G network compatibility at a price point as low as Rs 8,300. Its importance lies in increasing 5G accessibility, making advanced mobile technology available to a broader audience, particularly in emerging markets like India, while competing with MediaTek in the budget segment.

Prominent companies within the 5G chipset market are directing their efforts towards pioneering advancements to deliver dependable services to their customers. These innovations in 5G chipsets revolve around the creation of highly efficient, compact, and high-performance semiconductor solutions that drive the evolution of wireless communication networks for the next generation. These developments enable faster data speeds, reduced latency, and support a diverse array of devices and applications. An example of such innovation is seen in MediaTek Inc., a Taiwan-based semiconductor company, which, in May 2023, unveiled the Dimensity 9200+ 5G chipset. This chipset is specifically tailored for smartphones and features an integrated sixth-generation artificial intelligence (AI) processing unit (APU 690) for effective noise reduction. It introduces the first 64-bit Armv9 (Arm version 9) performance cores for smartphones, optimizing flagship experiences through ultimate performance.

In a significant move in February 2022, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., a US-based semiconductor company, successfully acquired Xilinx Inc., a US-based semiconductor company known for providing 5G chipsets, for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aligns with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 's objective of broadening its portfolio, encompassing central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and Adaptive System-on-Chips (SoCs). The aim is to offer high-performance and adaptive computing solutions, consolidating the company's position in the dynamic landscape of advanced semiconductor technologies.

Major companies operating in the 5G chipset market include Qorvo Inc., Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., UNISOC Communications Inc., Intel Corporation, MediaTek Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, Xilinx Inc., NOKIA CORPORATION, Skyworks Solutions Inc., NXP Semiconductors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, Broadcom Inc., Marvell Technology Group Ltd., Analog Devices Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Integrated Device Technology Inc., Texas Instruments Incorporated, STMicroelectronics N. V., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Cavium Inc., MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc., Anokiwave Inc., Sequans Communications S. A., MaxLinear Inc., Inseego Corp., Sierra Wireless Inc., Telit Communications PLC, Quectel Wireless Solutions Co. Ltd., Fibocom Wireless Inc.

A 5G chipset, also referred to as a data flow management system, is an integrated circuit comprising electronic components. It plays a pivotal role in enhancing 5G devices by facilitating connectivity to the next-generation network, enabling the transmission of 5G packets, and effectively managing information flow.

The key categories of integrated circuits found within the 5G chipset encompass Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC), Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Cellular Integrated Circuits (Cellular IC), and Millimeter-Wave Integrated Circuits (MMWAVE IC). Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) are specifically utilized in mobile phones and wireless devices. These circuits, functioning as analog circuits, typically operate within the frequency range of 3 kHz to 2. 4 GHz (3,000 hertz to 2. 4 billion hertz). Diverse operational frequencies, including sub-6 GHz, between 26 and 39 GHz, and above 39 GHz, are employed across various sectors such as manufacturing, energy and utilities, media and entertainment, IT and telecom, transportation and logistics, healthcare, and others.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the 5G chipset market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 5g chipset market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the 5g chipset market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The 5G chipset market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing devices and solutions to 5G wireless communication with enhanced network coverage and higher data speed. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The 5G chipset market also includes sales of radio frequency ICs (RFICs), system-on-chips (SoCs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), cellular ICs, and millimeter-wave (mmWave) ICs. 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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