Printed Circuit Board Design Software Market Outlook:
Printed Circuit Board Design Software Market size was over USD 4.12 billion in 2025 and is poised to exceed USD 14.88 billion by 2035, growing at over 13.7% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of PCB design software is estimated at USD 4.63 billion.
The PCB design software allows engineers to efficiently design a circuit board which helps to address the abnormalities associated with manufacturing a product. As industries prioritize scalability, faster time-to-market, and global teamwork, cloud adoption is accelerating, making it a key factor in shaping the future of efficient and connected PCB design. In February 2020, Altium launched a cloud-based application A365 Viewer, powered by the Altium 365 cloud platform, offering an advanced way to view and share electronic designs over a browser on any web-enabled desktop, phone, or tablet. These product launches are projected to significantly drive the global market.
The printed circuit board design software market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for high-performance electronic devices, and the shift towards miniaturization and high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs. In February 2024, IPC and the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) urged Congress to fund the Defense Production Act Purchases Account at the House-passed level of USD 618 million and USD 1.08 billion for the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program. This push drives market growth by boosting investments in U.S.-based PCB production, encouraging the adoption of advanced design software to meet stringent defense requirements.
