Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-06-11 01:29Core Insights - The Bluetooth chip market is experiencing significant growth, with global shipments increasing from 4.2 billion units in 2018 to 5.3 billion units in 2022, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.99%. It is projected to reach approximately 5.9 billion units by 2024 [1][14]. - The market is characterized by a strong international presence, with Nordic, Dialog, and Texas Instruments holding a combined 61% share of the global BLE chip market. Chinese companies are emerging through differentiated strategies, focusing on low-power Bluetooth chips and specific application scenarios [1][14]. - The Bluetooth chip industry is expected to penetrate various applications, including smart industrial devices, automotive equipment, smart city solutions, and smart home technologies, driving rapid growth in the Chinese Bluetooth chip sector [1][14]. Industry Overview - Bluetooth chips are integrated circuits that enable short-range wireless communication, applicable in audio transmission, data transfer, and location services. They can be categorized into classic Bluetooth chips and BLE (low-energy) chips [4][15]. - The industry has evolved since the 1990s, with significant advancements driven by the rise of IoT, autonomous driving, and 5G technologies, leading to a high growth phase starting in 2017 [6][15]. Market Dynamics - The Bluetooth chip industry value chain consists of upstream resource providers, midstream chip manufacturers, and downstream users. Upstream includes design tool suppliers and wafer manufacturers, while midstream focuses on Bluetooth chip manufacturers providing various products [8][15]. - The Chinese Bluetooth chip industry is still in its early stages but holds substantial growth potential, especially with the advent of the metaverse era [1][14]. Key Players - Notable companies in the Bluetooth chip sector include: - Yuchip Technology: Focuses on low-power AIoT chip design, with significant revenue from smart audio SoC chips [29]. - Hengxuan Technology: Specializes in low-power wireless computing SoC chips, with a strong presence in smart wearable and home markets [31]. - Zhongke Blue Communication: Engages in wireless audio SoC chip development, covering various product lines [28][31]. - Tai Ling Microelectronics: Recently went public, focusing on low-power Bluetooth and Zigbee technology chips [28]. - Jieli Technology: Concentrates on system-level chips for audio and wearable devices [28]. Future Trends - The industry is expected to see technological innovations that enhance performance, including higher bandwidth and lower latency, driven by the adoption of Bluetooth 5.4 and subsequent versions [33]. - Application scenarios are diversifying beyond traditional consumer electronics into smart homes, wearables, and automotive electronics, with increasing demand for reliable solutions in B2B markets [34]. - Domestic Bluetooth chip companies are strengthening collaborations across the supply chain, aiming for a complete ecosystem from design to application, with a noticeable trend towards domestic substitution in the face of international competition [35].