Global Wi-Fi Chipset Market Trends, Forecast Report 2025-2037
Wi-Fi Chipset Market size is projected to increase from USD 30.58 billion to USD 199.39 billion, exhibiting a CAGR of over 15.3% during the forecast period, from 2025 through 2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of Wi-Fi chipset is evaluated at USD 34.37 billion.
The market growth is due to rising concept of smart cities around the world. In order to help services sectors, e.g. education or healthcare, governments worldwide have developed smart cities equipped with wireless Internet of Things (IoT) networks. Also, smart cities are projected to grow at a rapid rate of 15%. Furthermore, increased demand for real-time telematics and In-Vehicle Infotainment systems (IVI) in automotive electronics will propel the market revenue. Also, the consumption rate of telematics was 27% in 2021.

Wi-Fi Chipset Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Increasing Adoption of Computers - The number of households to have a computer is projected to reach 1,262,47 million by 2025, as stated in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development survey. The word computer household shall refer to a house with one or more computers. The market participants will have an opportunity to increase their product portfolio for Wi-Fi chipsets, extend their presence in various regions, and achieve greater market share as a result of the increased adoption of computers.
- Increasing Trend for Working from Home - In accordance with the global demand for electronics like laptops and desktops for the expanding work-from-home trend, the semiconductor sector began to revive. South Korea kept up its steady growth, as chip exports increased by 9.4% in February 2020.
- Growing Amount of Public Wi-Fi Hotspots and Implementation of internet-of-things-IoT – Due to the massive increase in connected devices, the mobile network is expected to experience more congestion during the projection period due to the increased demand for more data throughput, bandwidth, and coverage. As a result, it is anticipated that in the years to come, communication service providers and network operators will use Wi-Fi hotspot solutions at a much higher rate.
Challenges
- Decrease in Deliveries of PCs and Tablets - The shipment of PCs and tablets is predicted to decrease by a small amount, with alternatives like phablets and smartphones having a significant impact. This issue could also limit the commercial expansion of Wi-Fi chipsets.
- Increasing Cyber Crimes
- Decrease in Data Transfer Rates
Wi-Fi Chipset Market: Key Insights
Base Year |
2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
CAGR |
15.3% |
Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 30.58 billion |
Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 199.39 billion |
Regional Scope |
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Wi-Fi Chipset Segmentation
Chipset Type (Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7)
The Wi-Fi 6 segment will dominate share of around 74% by 2037. This can be attributed to rising demand for high-performance network connectivity, which enables simultaneous access by multiple users at constant bandwidth requirements for the general public and must manage network congestion due to high network load. It is also projected that the desire for contemporary gadgets that can support new wireless frequency bands like 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz will hasten the adoption of Wi-Fi 6 chipsets.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
Chipset Type |
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Protocol |
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MIMO Configuration |
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Application |
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Customize this ReportWi-Fi Chipset Industry - Regional Synopsis
APAC Market Forecast
In terms of volume, APAC accounts for the largest portion of the global Wi-Fi chipset market. Manufacturers of consumer electronics products can be found in China, South Korea, and Japan, including Sony Corporation in Japan, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. in China, and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. in South Korea. China produces Wi-Fi chipsets at a low cost and has a big pool of consumer electronics producers, which has given Asia Pacific the largest share of the market.
North American Market Statistics
The North America Wi-Fi chipset market will account for substantial revenue share by 2037. The growth can be attributed to increased use of the internet. Over 89% of Americans will have internet connectivity in 2022, up from just over 75% in 2012, according to the International Telecommunication Union. With more than 312 million internet users in 2018, the United States was one of the largest online markets in the world. Government policies that stimulate the development of wireless infrastructure in the area are driving market growth. The Broadband Fund, a government project, was unveiled in October 2019 by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for the construction of wireless and broadband infrastructure across the country.

Companies Dominating the Wi-Fi Chipset Landscape
- Texas Instruments Incorporated
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- Broadcom Inc
- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc
- MediaTek Inc.
- Intel Corporation
In the News
- June 2023 - The second generation of wireless connectivity chipset solutions for the Wi-Fi 7 ecosystem, including Wi-Fi routers, residential gateways, enterprise access points, and client devices, has been made available in sample form by Broadcom Inc. The new chips expand the ecosystem of goods started by Broadcom's Wi-Fi 7 first-generation chips while providing more capabilities to a larger market.
- December 2022- The Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 7 Immersive Home Platform, the newest high-performance network product for the home, was launched today by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Author Credits: Abhishek Verma
- Report ID: 2123
- Published Date: Jan 28, 2025
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