Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Report 2025

The silicon on insulator (SOI) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.75 billion in 2024 to $2.01 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for higher performance chips, mobile and consumer electronics boom, advancements in semiconductor manufacturing, rise of internet of things (iot), growth in automotive electronics.

The silicon on insulator (SOI) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.48 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to market expansion in asia-pacific region, growth in data centers, demand for higher performance devices, rise in augmented reality (ar) and virtual reality (vr), automotive electronics advancements. Major trends in the forecast period include investments in r&d and innovation, green technology initiatives, quantum computing development, rise of wearable electronics, demand for energy-efficient devices.

The rising demand for high-speed microprocessors is propelling the silicon on insulators market forward. A microprocessor, the core component of a computer responsible for data processing, is crucial in the computing industry. Silicon on insulators enhance the performance and efficiency of high-performance microprocessors. A 2022 survey of 8,000 computer buyers conducted by 91mobiles, an online marketplace in India, revealed that 72.6% of respondents considered the processor and performance as the most important factors when purchasing a computer. Moreover, data from the Semiconductor Industry Association in 2021 indicated a 20% increase in demand for semiconductor computer chips compared to 2020, with an anticipated 9% rise in 2022. This underscores the significant role of high-speed microprocessors in driving the silicon-on-insulator market.

The growing demand for consumer electronics is propelling the silicon-on-insulator (SOI) market. Consumer electronics encompass any electronic devices intended for everyday use by individuals rather than for commercial or professional purposes. SOI technology is utilized in consumer electronics to enhance battery life and improve the performance of smartphones and tablets. For example, a report from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK-based professional services firm, revealed in February 2022 that consumer electronics sales have experienced varying growth rates over the past three years, with computers increasing by 34%, TV sets by 12%, and smartphones by 1%. Consequently, the rising demand for consumer electronics is driving growth in the wholesale electronics market as well as the market for agents and brokers.

Technological advancements are emerging as a significant trend in the silicon-on-insulator (SOI) market. Leading companies in this sector are launching new products based on innovative technologies to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in July 2024, CEA-Leti, a semiconductor manufacturing company based in France, unveiled a Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator (FD-SOI) pilot line aimed at advancing European semiconductor capabilities. The FAMES line will focus on two new generations of FD-SOI technology, specifically targeting 10-nm and 7-nm nodes. This development is essential for creating next-generation semiconductor devices that demand tighter integration and enhanced performance. The pilot line will facilitate applications involving nonvolatile embedded memories, which will improve the efficiency and compactness of integrated circuits. Additionally, FAMES will investigate 3D integration options, including heterogeneous integration and 3D monolithic technologies. This approach enables the stacking of different types of chips, thereby enhancing performance while minimizing space requirements. These cutting-edge 2 nm semiconductors have the potential to quadruple cell phone battery life, significantly accelerate laptop performance, and allow autonomous vehicles to identify and react to objects more rapidly.

Companies in the silicon-on-insulator market are actively developing technology platforms, such as silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology, to enhance semiconductor device performance. In May 2023, United Microelectronics (UMC), a Taiwan-based semiconductor company, unveiled a 40nm silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology platform designed for wafer-based millimeter-wave (mmWave) RF chip development. This platform is tailored to produce RF switches, low noise amplifiers, and power amplifiers capable of handling the increased bandwidth of mmWave frequencies, crucial for advanced 5G wireless networks and applications such as smartphones and small cell base stations.

In February 2022, Intel, a US-based semiconductor technology company, acquired Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion. This acquisition aligns with Intel's IDM 2 strategies, aiming to expand manufacturing capabilities and geographical footprint. Tower Semiconductor, an Israel-based semiconductor technology company, specializes in manufacturing silicon-on-insulator products, among other semiconductor offerings.

Major companies operating in the silicon on insulator (SOI) market include GlobalWafers Co. Ltd., GlobalFoundries Inc., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Shanghai Simgui Technology Co. Ltd., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Silicon Valley Microelectronics Inc., Soitec S.A., STMicroelectronics N.V., SUMCO Corporation, IBM Corporation, Virginia Semiconductor Inc., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, Qorvo Inc., EV Group (EVG), ON Semiconductor Corporation, Infineon Technologies AG, Intel Corporation, Jazz Semiconductor Inc., Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the silicon on insulator (SOI) market in 2024. The regions covered in the silicon on insulator (soi) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the silicon on insulator (soi) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Silicon on insulator denotes a semiconductor device comprising layers of crystalline silicon, isolated from the bulk substrate by an insulator layer. It is extensively utilized in high-speed computer processing to enhance performance and efficiency.

The primary categories of silicon on insulator (SoI) encompass fully depleted silicon on insulator (FD-SoI), partially depleted silicon on insulator (PD-SoI), power-SoI, among others. A fully depleted silicon on insulator (Fd-SoI) signifies a semiconductor device containing an ultra-thin silicon layer over buried oxide, situated atop a thin silicon base. The predominant wafer sizes are either less than or equal to 200 mm or 201 mm and above. Various technologies involved include besoi, simox, smart cut, eltran, and sos. Diverse applications span power supplies, consumer electronics, automotive, IT and telecommunications, aerospace and defense, industrial, and more.

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The silicon on insulator market consists of sales of epitaxial silicon-on-insulators. 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.

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