eSIM Market Size and Forecast 2021-2031, Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Component (Hardware and Software & Services), Type (Consumer eSIMs, IoT eSIMs, and Travel eSIMs), and Geography

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The eSIM market size was valued at US$ 5.51 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 17.98 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 18.7% during 2025-2031.

The eSIM market in South America is gaining momentum as operators and consumers alike embrace its operational and technological advantages. Across the region, mobile operators are actively encouraging the migration from physical SIM cards to eSIMs to reduce logistics, inventory, and storage costs. Furthermore, eSIMs enable users to access the full capabilities of 5G Standalone networks, a critical advantage as countries expand their digital infrastructure.

In Brazil, this shift is particularly pronounced. Operators such as TIM are leading the charge by simplifying the eSIM transition process for customers. In September 2024, TIM launched a dedicated portal that allows users to exchange their physical SIM cards for eSIMs at no cost. Customers need only enter basic information-such as their CPF and device type-after which they receive an activation code to complete the migration. This initiative not only enhances customer convenience but also supports broader efforts to modernize telecom services nationwide. As Brazil continues to expand 5G coverage, the demand for eSIM-compatible devices and services is expected to grow further.

Argentina has also emerged as a promising market for eSIM adoption. The rapid increase in smartphone usage has laid the foundation for widespread eSIM integration. Additionally, the travel sector's pivot to digital-first services has heightened interest in flexible connectivity options. Travelers increasingly prefer eSIMs for their ability to switch networks seamlessly, a feature that is particularly attractive in Argentina's dynamic mobile landscape.

In the rest of South America, although adoption rates vary by country, regional operators are beginning to recognize eSIM's potential to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. As digital transformation progresses and demand for agile connectivity grows, the eSIM ecosystem in the rest of SAM eSIM market growth.

Brazil's eSIM market is expanding rapidly, driven by a surge in international tourism and a robust digital infrastructure. In 2024, Brazilian tourism revenue reached a record USD 7.341 billion, surpassing even the 2014 FIFA World Cup figures. This 6.28% year-on-year growth is closely tied to a 12.6% rise in international arrivals, totaling 6.65 million visitors. The government's National Tourism Plan has played a pivotal role in positioning Brazil as a premier travel destination in SAM. As the region's largest economy, Brazil benefits from a well-established telecommunications network. Investments in 5G infrastructure, such as TIM Brasil's partnership with Nokia in August 2024 to expand coverage across 15 states, further enhance mobile connectivity nationwide. For travelers, eSIM technology offers a seamless alternative to traditional SIM cards, allowing them to activate digital SIMs either in advance or immediately upon arrival. This eliminates the need for physical SIM purchases and ensures uninterrupted mobile access. With the confluence of rising tourism, government support, and telecom innovation, Brazil is well-positioned to lead eSIM adoption, benefiting both international visitors and local operators.

Giesecke Devrient GmbH, Telefonica SA, Deutsche Telekom AG, IDEMIA France SAS, Infineon Technologies AG, Vodafone Group Plc, NXP Semiconductors NV., KORE Wireless, STMicroelectronics NV, and Thales SA are among the top companies profiled in the global eSIM market report.

The overall eSIM market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the eSIM market size. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the eSIM market.

Product Code: TIPTE00002282

1. Introduction

1.1 Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Analyst Market Outlook
2.2 Market Attractiveness

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Secondary Research
3.2 Primary Research
- 3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
- 3.2.2 Macro-economic factor analysis:
- 3.2.3 Developing base number:
- 3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
- 3.2.5 Country level data:
3.3 Assumptions and Limitations

4. eSIM Market Landscape

4.1 Overview
4.2 PEST Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
- 4.3.1 Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs):
- 4.3.2 Device Manufacturers (OEMs):
- 4.3.3 eSIM Platform Providers
- 4.3.4 Regulatory and Standards Bodies:
- 4.3.5 End-Users:
- 4.3.6 List of Vendors in the Value Chain:

5. eSIM Market - Key Market Dynamics

5.1 eSIM Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.2 Market Drivers
- 5.2.1 Rising Adoption in Smartphones
- 5.2.2 Increasing Integration of eSIM in the Automotive Industry
- 5.2.3 Growing Inclination for Cost-Saving Options
5.3 Market Restraints
- 5.3.1 Regulatory Challenges
5.4 Market Opportunities
- 5.4.1 Surge in Travellers eSIM
- 5.4.2 Expansion in IoT Devices
5.5 Future Trends
- 5.5.1 AI in eSIM Connectivity Management
5.6 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:

6. eSIM Market - Global Market Analysis

6.1 eSIM Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021-2031
6.2 eSIM Market Forecast Analysis

7. eSIM Market Analysis - by Component

7.1 Hardware
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Hardware: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 Software and Services
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Software and Services: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)

8. eSIM Market Analysis - by Type

8.1 Consumer eSIMs
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Consumer eSIMs: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 8.1.3 Smartphones
  - 8.1.3.1 Overview
  - 8.1.3.2 Smartphones: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 8.1.4 Connected Cars
  - 8.1.4.1 Overview
  - 8.1.4.2 Connected Cars: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 8.1.5 Wearables
  - 8.1.5.1 Overview
  - 8.1.5.2 Wearables: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 8.1.6 Laptops and Tablets
  - 8.1.6.1 Overview
  - 8.1.6.2 Laptops and Tablets: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 8.1.7 Others
  - 8.1.7.1 Overview
  - 8.1.7.2 Others: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.2 IoT eSIMs
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 IoT eSIMs: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.3 Travel eSIMs
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Travel eSIMs: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)

9. eSIM Market - Geographical Analysis

9.1 Overview
9.2 North America
- 9.2.1 North America eSIM Market Overview
- 9.2.2 North America: eSIM Market - Revenue, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.2.3 North America: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
  - 9.2.3.1 North America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Component
- 9.2.4 North America: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
  - 9.2.4.1 North America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Type
- 9.2.5 North America: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.2.5.1 North America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Consumer eSIMs Application
- 9.2.6 North America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.2.6.1 North America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.2.6.2 United States: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.2.6.2.1 United States: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.2.6.2.2 United States: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.2.6.2.3 United States: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.2.6.3 Canada: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.2.6.3.1 Canada: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.2.6.3.2 Canada: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.2.6.3.3 Canada: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.2.6.4 Mexico: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.2.6.4.1 Mexico: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.2.6.4.2 Mexico: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.2.6.4.3 Mexico: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Europe eSIM Market Overview
- 9.3.2 Europe: eSIM Market - Revenue, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.3.3 Europe: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
  - 9.3.3.1 Europe: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Component
- 9.3.4 Europe: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
  - 9.3.4.1 Europe: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Type
- 9.3.5 Europe: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.3.5.1 Europe: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Consumer eSIMs Application
- 9.3.6 Europe: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.3.6.1 Europe: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.3.6.2 Germany: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.3.6.2.1 Germany: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.3.6.2.2 Germany: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.3.6.2.3 Germany: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.3.6.3 United Kingdom: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.3.6.3.1 United Kingdom: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.3.6.3.2 United Kingdom: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.3.6.3.3 United Kingdom: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.3.6.4 France: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.3.6.4.1 France: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.3.6.4.2 France: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.3.6.4.3 France: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.3.6.5 Italy: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.3.6.5.1 Italy: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.3.6.5.2 Italy: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.3.6.5.3 Italy: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.3.6.6 Russia: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.3.6.6.1 Russia: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.3.6.6.2 Russia: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.3.6.6.3 Russia: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.3.6.7 Rest of Europe: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.3.6.7.1 Rest of Europe: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.3.6.7.2 Rest of Europe: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.3.6.7.3 Rest of Europe: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
9.4 Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1 Asia Pacific eSIM Market Overview
- 9.4.2 Asia Pacific: eSIM Market - Revenue, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.4.3 Asia Pacific: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
  - 9.4.3.1 Asia Pacific: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Component
- 9.4.4 Asia Pacific: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
  - 9.4.4.1 Asia Pacific: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Type
- 9.4.5 Asia Pacific: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.4.5.1 Asia Pacific: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Consumer eSIMs Application
- 9.4.6 Asia Pacific: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.4.6.1 Asia Pacific: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.4.6.2 China: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.4.6.2.1 China: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.4.6.2.2 China: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.4.6.2.3 China: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.4.6.3 Japan: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.4.6.3.1 Japan: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.4.6.3.2 Japan: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.4.6.3.3 Japan: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.4.6.4 India: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.4.6.4.1 India: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.4.6.4.2 India: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.4.6.4.3 India: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.4.6.5 South Korea: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.4.6.5.1 South Korea: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.4.6.5.2 South Korea: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.4.6.5.3 South Korea: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.4.6.6 Australia: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.4.6.6.1 Australia: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.4.6.6.2 Australia: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.4.6.6.3 Australia: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.4.6.7 Rest of APAC: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.4.6.7.1 Rest of APAC: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.4.6.7.2 Rest of APAC: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.4.6.7.3 Rest of APAC: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Middle East and Africa eSIM Market Overview
- 9.5.2 Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market - Revenue, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.5.3 Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
  - 9.5.3.1 Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Component
- 9.5.4 Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
  - 9.5.4.1 Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Type
- 9.5.5 Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.5.5.1 Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Consumer eSIMs Application
- 9.5.6 Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.5.6.1 Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.5.6.2 United Arab Emirates: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.5.6.2.1 United Arab Emirates: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.5.6.2.2 United Arab Emirates: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.5.6.2.3 United Arab Emirates: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.5.6.3 Saudi Arabia: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.5.6.3.1 Saudi Arabia: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.5.6.3.2 Saudi Arabia: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.5.6.3.3 Saudi Arabia: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.5.6.4 South Africa: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.5.6.4.1 South Africa: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.5.6.4.2 South Africa: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.5.6.4.3 South Africa: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.5.6.5 Rest of Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.5.6.5.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.5.6.5.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.5.6.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
9.6 South and Central America
- 9.6.1 South and Central America eSIM Market Overview
- 9.6.2 South and Central America: eSIM Market - Revenue, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 9.6.3 South and Central America: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
  - 9.6.3.1 South and Central America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Component
- 9.6.4 South and Central America: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
  - 9.6.4.1 South and Central America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Type
- 9.6.5 South and Central America: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.6.5.1 South and Central America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Consumer eSIMs Application
- 9.6.6 South and Central America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.6.6.1 South and Central America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.6.6.2 Brazil: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.6.6.2.1 Brazil: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.6.6.2.2 Brazil: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.6.6.2.3 Brazil: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.6.6.3 Argentina: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.6.6.3.1 Argentina: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.6.6.3.2 Argentina: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.6.6.3.3 Argentina: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application
  - 9.6.6.4 Rest of South and Central America: eSIM Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 9.6.6.4.1 Rest of South and Central America: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Component
    - 9.6.6.4.2 Rest of South and Central America: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.6.6.4.3 Rest of South and Central America: eSIM Market Breakdown, by Consumer eSIMs Application

10. Competitive Landscape

10.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
10.2 Company Positioning & Concentration

11. Industry Landscape

11.1 Overview
11.2 New Product Development
11.3 Partnerships and Collaboration

12. Company Profiles

12.1 KORE Wireless
- 12.1.1 Key Facts
- 12.1.2 Business Description
- 12.1.3 Products and Services
- 12.1.4 Financial Overview
- 12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1.6 Key Developments
12.2 Giesecke Devrient GmbH
- 12.2.1 Key Facts
- 12.2.2 Business Description
- 12.2.3 Products and Services
- 12.2.4 Financial Overview
- 12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.2.6 Key Developments
12.3 IDEMIA France SAS
- 12.3.1 Key Facts
- 12.3.2 Business Description
- 12.3.3 Products and Services
- 12.3.4 Financial Overview
- 12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.3.6 Key Developments
12.4 Infineon Technologies AG
- 12.4.1 Key Facts
- 12.4.2 Business Description
- 12.4.3 Products and Services
- 12.4.4 Financial Overview
- 12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.4.6 Key Developments
12.5 NXP Semiconductors NV
- 12.5.1 Key Facts
- 12.5.2 Business Description
- 12.5.3 Products and Services
- 12.5.4 Financial Overview
- 12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.5.6 Key Developments
12.6 STMicroelectronics NV
- 12.6.1 Key Facts
- 12.6.2 Business Description
- 12.6.3 Products and Services
- 12.6.4 Financial Overview
- 12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.6.6 Key Developments
12.7 Telefonica SA
- 12.7.1 Key Facts
- 12.7.2 Business Description
- 12.7.3 Products and Services
- 12.7.4 Financial Overview
- 12.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.7.6 Key Developments
12.8 Thales SA
- 12.8.1 Key Facts
- 12.8.2 Business Description
- 12.8.3 Products and Services
- 12.8.4 Financial Overview
- 12.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.8.6 Key Developments
12.9 Vodafone Group Plc
- 12.9.1 Key Facts
- 12.9.2 Business Description
- 12.9.3 Products and Services
- 12.9.4 Financial Overview
- 12.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.9.6 Key Developments

13. Appendix

13.1 Word Index
13.2 About the Insight Partners