Core Viewpoint - The RF module industry is experiencing robust growth driven by the proliferation of 5G, ongoing 6G research, and emerging market demands, with the market size expected to reach 33 billion yuan in 2024 and exceed 37 billion yuan in 2025 [1][8]. Industry Overview - RF modules are essential components for wireless communication, integrating RF front-end circuits and modems to facilitate signal transmission and reception, forming the basis for data exchange in devices like smartphones, IoT, and automotive electronics [1][2]. - The industry is categorized by various integration methods, functionalities, application scenarios, and frequency ranges, indicating a diverse landscape [3]. Industry Chain - The RF module industry chain in China consists of upstream raw materials and core component supply, midstream module manufacturing, and downstream terminal applications, with a focus on collaboration across these segments [4][5]. - The downstream market is diversifying, with smartphones maintaining a core position but facing saturation, while automotive electronics and industrial IoT are emerging as new growth drivers [5][6]. Market Dynamics - The smartphone market, while still significant, is experiencing a slowdown in growth due to saturation, with a projected shipment of 1.41 billion units in the first half of 2025, down 3.9% year-on-year [6]. - Industrial IoT is expected to see a surge in demand, with connections projected to exceed 2.8 billion units in 2024, driving the industrial-grade RF module market to surpass 20 billion yuan by 2027 [6][7]. Competitive Landscape - The RF module market is highly concentrated, with over 70% of the market share held by international giants like Qualcomm and Broadcom, particularly in high-end modules and millimeter-wave communication [9][10]. - Domestic companies such as Zhaoxin Micro and Weijie Chuangxin are making significant strides through vertical integration and technological innovation, aiming to increase the domestic market share from 8% in 2020 to 32% by 2024 [10][11]. Development Trends - The industry is evolving towards high-frequency and intelligent solutions, with automotive electronics and industrial IoT becoming key growth engines [12]. - The trend of domestic substitution is accelerating, with leading companies actively participating in global supply chains and standard-setting, transitioning China from a technology follower to a standard leader [12][14].