China 5G IoT Market 2026-2035

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China 5G IoT Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Components (Hardware, Platform, Connectivity, and Services), by Network (5G Standalone, and 5G Non-Standalone), and by End-User Industry (BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy and Utilities, Automotive and Transportation, Government and Defense, Residential, and Others), Forecast Period (2026-2035)

Industry Overview

China 5G IoT market was valued at $1,660 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $55,815 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 42.2% during the forecast period (2026-2035). The China 5G IoT market is growing due to surging demand for connected devices and enhanced network capabilities. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is providing comprehensive IoT solutions for energy management and industrial applications. Government support for 5G infrastructure expansion is creating favorable conditions for rapid adoption. Alibaba Group is integrating IoT solutions with cloud platforms to enable smart logistics and supply chain automation. These efforts improve operational efficiency and foster new business models across sectors. Increasing collaboration between telecom providers and technology companies continues to strengthen the market.

Market Dynamics

Rapid Deployment of Smart City Initiatives

The 5G IoT market in China is experiencing significant growth as urban centers integrate advanced smart city solutions. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. has deployed 5G IoT platforms to support intelligent traffic management, environmental monitoring, and public safety. China Mobile Ltd. is enabling large-scale connectivity for municipal infrastructure and IoT-enabled utilities. These initiatives enhance operational efficiency and citizen services while fostering a data-driven urban ecosystem. Collaborative efforts between technology providers and city authorities are accelerating the adoption of connected infrastructure. The trend highlights China's focus on creating highly automated and responsive urban environments.

Expansion of Industrial IoT and Automation

Industrial sectors in China are increasingly adopting 5G IoT solutions to optimize production and supply chain processes. ZTE Corporation has introduced 5G-enabled automation devices for factories, improving real-time monitoring and machine communication. China Unicom is facilitating seamless connectivity across manufacturing plants to support predictive maintenance and efficiency enhancements. The integration of IoT with advanced 5G networks is reducing operational delays and improving production quality. Businesses are leveraging these technologies to enhance competitiveness and innovation. This trend reflects China's drive to become a global leader in smart manufacturing and industrial IoT adoption.

Market Segmentation

Based on the components, the market is segmented into hardware, platform, connectivity, and services.
Based on the network, the market is segmented into 5G standalone and 5G non-standalone.
Based on the end-user industry, the market is segmented into BFSI, manufacturing, healthcare, energy and utilities, automotive and transportation, government and defense, residential, and others.

Non-Standalone (NSA) Networks Segment to Lead the Market with the Largest Share

Adoption of 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) networks is accelerating IoT deployment across China's commercial and industrial sectors. China Telecom Corporation Limited has implemented NSA-based connectivity to support real-time data collection and intelligent device management. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is leveraging NSA networks to offer scalable IoT solutions without waiting for a full 5G standalone infrastructure. This approach enables cost-effective, high-speed communication for enterprises and smart cities. Early-stage adoption of NSA networks is reducing latency and improving system reliability. Organizations are increasingly relying on these networks for digital transformation initiatives.

Manufacturing: A Key Segment in Market Growth

The manufacturing sector remains a primary driver of China's 5G IoT market expansion. Foxconn Technology Group has integrated 5G IoT solutions to enhance automation, quality control, and predictive maintenance in factories. Haier Group Corporation utilizes connected devices to monitor equipment performance and optimize production lines. These implementations reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency. Collaboration between industrial firms and telecom providers is supporting large-scale smart factory development. Manufacturing continues to lead the adoption of 5G IoT solutions, reinforcing China's position in global industrial technology innovation.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies operating in the China 5G IoT market include Fibocom Wireless Inc., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd., UNISOC (Shanghai) Technologies Co., Ltd., ZTE Corporation, among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.

Recent Development

In March 2025, Huawei held its Mobile AI Network Summit. In attendance were a broad lineup of partners, including representatives from leading analytics firms Ookla, Omdia, and ABI, AI technology developers like Zhipu AI, and AI device innovators like SHARGE. Together, they discussed a long list of topics of industry-wide interest, from mobile AI industry upgrades to network construction best practices. They proposed the construction of a mobile AI infrastructure to accelerate network evolution to 5G-Advanced and high-level autonomy for the mobile AI era.

The Report Covers:

Market value data analysis of 2025 and forecast to 2035.
Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
Key companies operating in the China 5G IoT market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
Competitive strategies by identifying 'who-stands-where' in the market.

Product Code: OMR2023744

1. Report Summary

Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
China 5G IoT Market Sales Analysis - Component | Network | End-User Industry | ($ Million)
1.1. Research Methodology
Primary Research Approach
Secondary Research Approach
1.2. Market Snapshot

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Study
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key China 5G IoT Industry Trends
- 2.2.2. Market Recommendations

3. Market Determinants

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Drivers For China 5G IoT Market: Impact Analysis
3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
- 3.2.1. Restraints For China 5G IoT Market: Impact Analysis
3.3. Market Opportunities

4. Competitive Landscape

4.1. Competitive Dashboard - China 5G IoT Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
5G IoT Product Comparison Analysis
4.2. Key Company Analysis
- 4.2.1. Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  - 4.2.1.1. Overview
  - 4.2.1.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.2. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
  - 4.2.2.1. Overview
  - 4.2.2.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.3. Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd.
  - 4.2.3.1. Overview
  - 4.2.3.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.4. UNISOC (Shanghai) Technologies Co., Ltd.
  - 4.2.4.1. Overview
  - 4.2.4.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.5. ZTE Corporation
  - 4.2.5.1. Overview
  - 4.2.5.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.5.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.5.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.5.5. Business Strategy
4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
- 4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
- 4.3.2. Product Launch
- 4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration

5. China 5G IoT Market Sales Analysis by Component ($ Million)

5.1. Hardware
5.2. Platform
5.3. Connectivity
5.4. Services
- 5.4.1. Professional Services
- 5.4.2. Managed Services

6. China 5G IoT Market Sales Analysis by Network ($ Million)

6.1. 5G Standalone
6.2. 5G Non-Standalone

7. China 5G IoT Market Sales Analysis by End-User ($ Million)

7.1. BFSI
7.2. Manufacturing
7.3. Healthcare
7.4. Energy and Utilities
7.5. Automotive and Transportation
7.6. Government and Defense
7.7. Residential
7.8. Others End-User (Smart Building, Agriculture, and Education)

8. Company Profiles

8.1. Chiwei Intelligent (Chiwei IoT)
- 8.1.1. Quick Facts
- 8.1.2. Company Overview
- 8.1.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.1.4. Business Strategies
8.2. E-Lins Communication Co., Ltd.
- 8.2.1. Quick Facts
- 8.2.2. Company Overview
- 8.2.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.2.4. Business Strategies
8.3. Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- 8.3.1. Quick Facts
- 8.3.2. Company Overview
- 8.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.3.4. Business Strategies
8.4. Fibocom Wireless Inc.
- 8.4.1. Quick Facts
- 8.4.2. Company Overview
- 8.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.4.4. Business Strategies
8.5. Goertek Inc.
- 8.5.1. Quick Facts
- 8.5.2. Company Overview
- 8.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.5.4. Business Strategies
8.6. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- 8.6.1. Quick Facts
- 8.6.2. Company Overview
- 8.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.6.4. Business Strategies
8.7. InnoScience (Suzhou) Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
- 8.7.1. Quick Facts
- 8.7.2. Company Overview
- 8.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.7.4. Business Strategies
8.8. Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd.
- 8.8.1. Quick Facts
- 8.8.2. Company Overview
- 8.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.8.4. Business Strategies
8.9. Linktel Technologies Co., Ltd.
- 8.9.1. Quick Facts
- 8.9.2. Company Overview
- 8.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.9.4. Business Strategies
8.10. MeiG Smart Technology Co., Ltd.
- 8.10.1. Quick Facts
- 8.10.2. Company Overview
- 8.10.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.10.4. Business Strategies
8.11. Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd.
- 8.11.1. Quick Facts
- 8.11.2. Company Overview
- 8.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.11.4. Business Strategies
8.12. Shenzhen Huasifei Technology Co., Ltd.
- 8.12.1. Quick Facts
- 8.12.2. Company Overview
- 8.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.12.4. Business Strategies
8.13. Shenzhen Kings IoT Co., Ltd.
- 8.13.1. Quick Facts
- 8.13.2. Company Overview
- 8.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.13.4. Business Strategies
8.14. Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd.
- 8.14.1. Quick Facts
- 8.14.2. Company Overview
- 8.14.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.14.4. Business Strategies
8.15. Suzhou Story Network Technology Co., Ltd.
- 8.15.1. Quick Facts
- 8.15.2. Company Overview
- 8.15.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.15.4. Business Strategies
8.16. ThinkWill Communication Module Factory (ThinkWill Group)
- 8.16.1. Quick Facts
- 8.16.2. Company Overview
- 8.16.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.16.4. Business Strategies
8.17. UNISOC (Shanghai) Technologies Co., Ltd.
- 8.17.1. Quick Facts
- 8.17.2. Company Overview
- 8.17.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.17.4. Business Strategies
8.18. Yaojin Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
- 8.18.1. Quick Facts
- 8.18.2. Company Overview
- 8.18.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.18.4. Business Strategies
8.19. Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd.
- 8.19.1. Quick Facts
- 8.19.2. Company Overview
- 8.19.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.19.4. Business Strategies
8.20. ZTE Corporation
- 8.20.1. Quick Facts
- 8.20.2. Company Overview
- 8.20.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.20.4. Business Strategies