Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-07-02 01:33Core Viewpoint - The Internet of Things (IoT) chip market in China is experiencing significant growth, with projections indicating a market size of approximately 4.3 trillion yuan in 2024 and 5.1 trillion yuan in 2025, driven by the increasing number of IoT connected devices and advancements in technology such as 5G and AI [1][4][8]. Industry Definition and Classification - IoT chips are integrated circuits specifically designed for IoT devices, serving as core hardware components that connect physical devices to the internet. They are categorized into various types, including security chips, mobile payment chips, communication RF chips, and identity recognition chips [2][4]. Current Development Status - The number of IoT connected devices in China is expected to grow from 2.43 billion in 2019 to 15.11 billion in 2024, with the market size increasing from 1.7556 trillion yuan to 4.307 trillion yuan during the same period. By 2025, the number of devices is projected to reach approximately 17.34 billion, with a market size of about 5.0608 trillion yuan [4][6]. Industry Chain - The IoT chip industry chain consists of upstream raw materials (silicon wafers, packaging materials), midstream chip manufacturing (design, testing), and downstream applications (smart cities, smart homes, industrial IoT) [10][12]. Competitive Landscape - The competitive landscape of the IoT chip market is characterized by international giants dominating the high-end sector (e.g., Qualcomm, Intel) while domestic companies focus on the mid-to-low-end market. Key domestic players include Huawei, ZTE Microelectronics, and several others [16][19]. Industry Development Trends - The IoT chip industry is expected to see continuous advancements in performance and quality, with a significant focus on low power consumption as a key development direction. The integration of microprocessors, memory, and network interfaces in IoT chips facilitates data collection, processing, and transmission [23].