Market Overview:
The embedded processor market is experiencing robust growth, driven by Internet of Things and Connected Devices, Advancements in Consumer Electronics and Electric Vehicles and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems. According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Embedded Processor Market : Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The global embedded processor market size was valued at USD 21.15 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 36.63 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.98% from 2025-2033.
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Growth Factors in the Embedded Processor Industry:
- Internet of Things and Connected Devices
The embedded processor market is growing due to the rise of internet of things (IoT). The number of connected IoT devices in use worldwide in 2024 exceeds 18 billion, and is projected to exceed 40 billion by 2030. Embedded CPUs are found in wearables, smart home systems and industrial automation. For example, it has been estimated that around 186 million smart home devices were shipped worldwide in the first half of 2023. On the other hand, embedded CPUs play an important role in smart speakers, security systems, thermostats and to a lesser extent within the industrial IoT in areas such as process efficiencies, predictive maintenance, and so on. The embedded processor market is also being driven by adoption of connected vehicle solutions within the automotive industry.
- Advancements in Consumer Electronics
Drivers for embedded processor market include consumer electronics. Growth of embedded processor market is anticipated within segments such as wearables, gaming consoles, tablets, and smartphones that have seen growth in recent years. In 2023, more than 1.2 billion smartphones are expected to be shipped globally. Embedded processors in smartphones let smartphones process faster, consume less power, and artificially learn better. Embedded processors in games consoles and portable electronics devices, such as smartphones and tablets, increase graphics and gaming performance. Growth in demand for flexible and foldable display technology and augmented reality (AR) technology are expected to positively influence the growth of the embedded processor market over the forecast period.
- Electric Vehicles and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
By 2017, trends such as electrification (e.g. electric vehicles (EVs) and Advanced driver-assistance systems or ADAS) had opened up further uses for new classes of embedded processors. Cars ship with between 70 and 100 embedded processors running everything from infotainment to engine management systems and more recently, ADAS and autonomous driving. ADAS functions such as lane-keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control, which include an embedded computer that combines and processes sensor data and makes the final decision, were offered on more than half the vehicles worldwide in 2023. Embedded processors were also offered to the global electric vehicle market; in 2023, more than 14 million units were shipped globally for motor control, battery and connectivity applications. The regulatory organisations are becoming more stringent with regard to safety and sustainability, with emergency-handling innovations pushing embedded processors deeper into the automotive industry.
Key Trends in the Embedded Processor Market:
- Edge Computing and Real-Time Processing
The rise of IoT device use increases embedded processors in healthcare, smart home, industrial automation, automotive, and more during the forecast. Because the Internet of Things (IoT) market grows and designers tend to pack in more features with each generation yet still consume less power, applications favor embedded processors where processing in real-time, networking, and using low power are essential. More companies are entering the embedded processor market for IoT applications. Furthermore, the growing demand for low latency and secure data transfer in edge computing applications is expected to augment the demand for high performance processors in the IoT solutions market during the forecast period.
- AI and Machine Learning Integration
Embedded processors are having an increasing impact on the transformation of entire industries, providing computers with AI and ML. Embedded processors in a cell phone or an industrial manufacturing machine, for example, compare huge amounts of data in real time to find patterns and make decisions. Examples of this use of embedded processors with AI can be seen within the automotive industry, for example, in the production of autonomous vehicles, and within healthcare devices, which can be used, amongst other applications, to monitor patients or analyze medical images. This has meant that the next generation of processors has to be more powerful and energy efficient in order to run advanced AI at the edge.
- Energy Efficiency and Low Power Consumption
Since more and more equipment is being made battery powered, and portable, low power processors are needed. Vendors are now designing new processors that provide the same power management functions that have been available to higher power processors, and the required performance at far lower power levels. This is particularly relevant in the wearable technology, Internet of things sensor and mobile electronic products, where consumption must be limited and structural challenges must be addressed. Improvements to the semiconductor manufacturing process continue to benefit processors, providing them with more favorable trade-offs such as node reductions and better architectural features.
Leading Key Players Operating in the Embedded Processor Industry:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Broadcom Inc.
- Infineon Technologies AG
- Intel Corporation
- Microchip Technology Inc
- NXP Semiconductors N.V.
- ON Semiconductor Corporation
- Renesas Electronics Corporation
- STMicroelectronics N.V.
- Texas Instruments Incorporated
Embedded Processor Market Report Segmentation:
Breakup By Type:
- Microprocessor
- Microcontroller
- Digital Signal Processor
- Embedded Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
- Others
Microprocessor accounts for the majority of shares due to their versatility and critical role in powering a wide range of electronic devices and their ability to perform complex computations, enable multitasking, and support advanced applications.
Breakup By Number of Bits:
- 16 Bit
- 32 Bit
- 64 Bit
- Others
32-bit processors dominate the market on account of their optimal balance between performance and cost, supporting advanced operations and making them ideal for smartphones, consumer electronics, and IoT devices.
Breakup By Application:
- Automotive/Transportation
- Industrial Automation
- Information and Communication Technology
- Healthcare
- Utilities
- Others
Information and Communication Technology represents the majority of shares due to the critical role of embedded processors in powering networking equipment, data centers, and communication devices.
Breakup By Region:
- North America (United States, Canada)
- Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
- Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
- Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
- Middle East and Africa
North America enjoys the leading position with 35.6% market share owing to its robust manufacturing ecosystem, technological advancements, and high consumer demand, with the United States holding 78.80% of the regional market share.
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