PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1831744
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1831744
The Wi-Fi chipset market size is expected to reach USD 36.06 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Wi-Fi Chipset Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Standard, By MIMO Configuration (MU-MIMO and SU-MIMO), By Application, By End-User, and By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The Wi-Fi chipset market is witnessing widespread integration across smartphones, laptops, tablets, smart home devices, and automotive applications. These chipsets enhance connectivity by delivering faster data transfer, lower latency, and seamless multi-device performance compared to traditional networking solutions.
The market is expanding rapidly due to the accelerating adoption of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 technologies, rising demand for high-speed wireless communication, and the growing penetration of IoT-enabled devices. Increasing reliance on cloud computing, smart manufacturing, and immersive technologies such as AR/VR, combined with strategic investments by leading semiconductor companies in advanced chipset design, is further driving the deployment of Wi-Fi chipsets across consumer, enterprise, and industrial ecosystems worldwide.
In terms of type, Wi-Fi 6 and 6E chipsets accounted for the largest share in 2024, due to its ability to deliver high-speed data transmission, improved network efficiency, and seamless connectivity for multiple devices simultaneously.
Based on configuration, the MU-MIMO segment dominated the market in 2024, propelled by its capability to transmit data to several devices at once, thereby improving overall network performance and enhancing user experience.
In terms of application, the smartphone segment led the market in 2024, owing to rising consumer demand for high-speed mobile connectivity, streaming services, online gaming, and cloud-based applications.
Among end-users, the consumer electronics segment held the largest share in 2024, driven by surging adoption of smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables, and smart home devices across global markets.
Asia Pacific held the largest share in 2024, fueled by rapid smartphone penetration, large-scale consumer electronics production, and the strong presence of semiconductor foundries in China, South Korea, and Taiwan.
North America is projected to grow at a fast pace from 2025-2034, propelled by increasing investments in aerospace, defense, and enterprise connectivity applications leveraging next-generation Wi-Fi technologies.
Key players in the global Wi-Fi chipset market include Analog Devices, Inc., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Broadcom Inc., Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Infineon Technologies AG, Intel Corporation, MaxLinear, Inc., MediaTek Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V., ON Semiconductor Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Realtek Semiconductor Corp., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report based on standard, MIMO configuration, application, end-user and region:
By Standard Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Wi-Fi 4
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 6 and 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Other Standards (Wi-Fi 8, Older)
By MIMO Configuration Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
MU-MIMO
SU-MIMO
By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Smartphones
Tablets
Desktops
Laptops
Wi-Fi Router and Broadband Gateway
TV
Infotainment Systems
Other Applications
By End-User Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Consumer Electronics
Telecommunication
Healthcare
Automotive
Other End-Users
By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America