Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market By Wafer Type (Power SOI, RF-SOI, PD-SOI, and Others), By Wafer Size, By Application and By Region – Global Trends and Forecast Analysis, 2021-2033

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The global silicon on insulator (SOI) market was valued at USD 1.84 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.84 Billion by 2033 at a CAGR of around 15.7% between 2024 and 2033. SOI technology was initially used only for military and power applications. Currently, SOI are largely used in devices and technologies such as high-end smart phones, earphones, tablets, Bluetooth, smart wearables, and WI-FI. Need for convenience, improved user experience is encouraging to introduce devices with advanced technologies are some of the major factors driving the growth of global silicon on insulator (SOI) market. Electronic devices and productive usage of silicon during manufacture of thin SOI wafers further drives the global silicon on insulator (SOI) market. SOI wafer used in consumer electronics enable them with high performance, low operating voltage and cost effectiveness and hence they hold the highest share during the forecast period.

Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Size and Trend

Apart from these, there has been a rising demand for microprocessors, gaming consoles, and microcontrollers that are fuelling the silicon on insulator (SOI) market growth. SOI technology is replacing CMOS technology in which silicon wafers are used in bulk in various sectors RF, photonics, memory, general purpose, and ultra-low computing and MEMS. The commercial interest for AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) technologies has amplified as of late, particularly in the areas of gaming, defence, medicine, research, marketing, aerospace, automotive and healthcare applications. AR and VR are used in mobility devices in which the major components are microprocessors, displays, sensors and input devices. This leads to increase in demand for developing low-power processors based on SOI technology. On the other hand, factors such as consuming manufacturing process, volatility of raw material prices, and complex product development process are restraining the growth of the silicon on insulator (SOI) market. The global silicon on insulator (SOI) market is segmented on the basis of wafer type, wafer size, application, and region.

Wafer Type Segment Analysis

Based on wafer size, the global silicon on insulator (SOI) market is bifurcated into 200mm, 300mm, and others. 300 mm wafer size segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Wafer and foundry players expanding their capacity for producing 300-mm wafers is one of the driving factors for the growth of this segment.

Wafer Size Segment Analysis

On the basis of wafer type, the global silicon on insulator (SOI) market is divided into Power SOI, RF-SOI, PD-SOI, and others. Among these, RF-SOI segment is expected to holds the significant amount of share in global silicon on insulator (SOI) market.

Application Segment Analysis

Computing and mobile, photonics, telecommunications, and others are the applications analyzed in the global silicon on insulator (SOI) market report. Computing and mobile segment has higher growth rate, as SOI technology helps in improving performance of computing and mobile devices that is need of the hour.

Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Share Analysis

Regional Analysis

The silicon on insulator (SOI) market is analysed across five regions including, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. The major market for silicon on insulator (SOI) is Asia pacific, followed by North America and Europe. The rising electronic market in countries like China, India and South Korea are expected to have strong demand for silicon on insulator (SOI). Middle East and Africa are the potential markets due to increased urbanization and industrialization.

Competitive Scenario

The report covered the detailed competitive analysis including company profiles of the major industry players operating in the global silicon on insulator (SOI) market. Key players profiled in the report are NXP Semiconductors N.V., Murata Manufacturing, Skyworks Solutions, Stmicroelectronics N.V., Towerjazz, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Globalwafers, Sumco, Simgui, Globalfoundries, and others.

Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Report Scope
Report AttributeDetails
Market Size Value in 2024USD 1.84 Billion
Revenue Forecast in 2033USD 6.84 Billion
Growth Rate CAGR of 15.7% from 2025 to 2033
Historic Period 2021 - 2024
Forecasted Period 2025 - 2033
Report Coverage Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends
Regions Covered North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Countries Covered U.S.; Canada; Mexico, UK; Germany; France; Spain; Italy; Russia; China; Japan; India; South Korea; Australia; Southeast Asia; Brazil; Argentina; Saudi Arabia; UAE; South Africa
Key companies profiledNXP Semiconductors N.V.; Murata Manufacturing; Skyworks Solutions; Stmicroelectronics N.V.; Towerjazz; Shin-Etsu Chemical; Globalwafers; Sumco; Simgui; Globalfoundries; Other Major Players
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The Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market report is segmented as follows:

By Wafer Type,

  • Power SOI
  • RF-SOI
  • PD-SOI
  • Others

By Wafer Size,

  • 200mm
  • 300mm
  • Others

By Application,

  • Computing and Mobile
  • Photonics
  • Telecommunications
  • Others

By Region,
  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Spain
    • Italy
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Southeast Asia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa
Key Market Players,
Frequently Asked Questions

The global silicon on insulator (SOI) market was valued at USD 1.84 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.84 Billion by 2033.

The global silicon on insulator (SOI) market is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 15.7% during the forecasted period.

Asia Pacific holds the largest market share in the global silicon on insulator (SOI) market due to rising electronic market in countries like China, India and South Korea.

Key players profiled in the global silicon on insulator (SOI) market report are NXP Semiconductors N.V., Murata Manufacturing, Skyworks Solutions, Stmicroelectronics N.V., Towerjazz, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Globalwafers, Sumco, Simgui, Globalfoundries, and others

Need for convenience, improved user experience is encouraging to introduce devices with advanced technologies are some of the major factors driving the growth of global silicon on insulator (SOI) market.
Research Objectives
  • Proliferation and maturation of trade in the global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market.
  • The market share of the global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market, supply and demand ratio, growth revenue, supply chain analysis, and business overview.
  • Current and future market trends that are influencing the growth opportunities and growth rate of the global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market.
  • Feasibility study, new market insights, company profiles, investment return, market size of the global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market.

Chapter 1 Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Executive Summary

  • 1.1 Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Research Scope
  • 1.2 Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Estimates and Forecast (2021-2033)
    • 1.2.1 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value and Growth Rate (2021-2033)
    • 1.2.2 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Price Trend (2021-2033)
  • 1.3 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value Comparison, by Wafer Type (2021-2033)
    • 1.3.1 Power SOI
    • 1.3.2 RF-SOI
    • 1.3.3 PD-SOI
    • 1.3.4 Others
  • 1.4 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value Comparison, by Wafer Size (2021-2033)
    • 1.4.1 200mm
    • 1.4.2 300mm
    • 1.4.3 Others
  • 1.5 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value Comparison, by Application (2021-2033)
    • 1.5.1 Computing and Mobile
    • 1.5.2 Photonics
    • 1.5.3 Telecommunications
    • 1.5.4 Others

Chapter 2 Research Methodology

  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Data Capture Sources
    • 2.2.1 Primary Sources
    • 2.2.2 Secondary Sources
  • 2.3 Market Size Estimation
  • 2.4 Market Forecast
  • 2.5 Assumptions and Limitations

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics

  • 3.1 Market Trends
  • 3.2 Opportunities and Drivers
  • 3.3 Challenges
  • 3.4 Market Restraints
  • 3.5 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4 Supply Chain Analysis and Marketing Channels

  • 4.1 Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.2 Marketing Channels
  • 4.3 Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Suppliers List
  • 4.4 Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Distributors List
  • 4.5 Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Customers

Chapter 5 COVID-19 & Russia–Ukraine War Impact Analysis

  • 5.1 COVID-19 Impact Analysis on Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market
  • 5.2 Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis on Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market

Chapter 6 Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Estimate and Forecast by Region

  • 6.1 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value by Region: 2021 VS 2023 VS 2033
  • 6.2 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Scenario by Region (2021-2023)
    • 6.2.1 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value Share by Region (2021-2023)
  • 6.3 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Forecast by Region (2024-2033)
    • 6.3.1 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value Forecast by Region (2024-2033)
  • 6.4 Geographic Market Analysis: Market Facts and Figures
    • 6.4.1 North America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Estimates and Projections (2021-2033)
    • 6.4.2 Europe Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Estimates and Projections (2021-2033)
    • 6.4.3 Asia Pacific Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Estimates and Projections (2021-2033)
    • 6.4.4 Latin America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Estimates and Projections (2021-2033)
    • 6.4.5 Middle East & Africa Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Estimates and Projections (2021-2033)

Chapter 7 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Competition Landscape by Players

  • 7.1 Global Top Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Players by Value (2021-2023)
  • 7.2 Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Headquarters and Sales Region by Company
  • 7.3 Company Recent Developments, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Expansion Plans

Chapter 8 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market, by Wafer Type

  • 8.1 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Type (2021-2033)
    • 8.1.1 Power SOI
    • 8.1.2 RF-SOI
    • 8.1.3 PD-SOI
    • 8.1.4 Others

Chapter 9 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market, by Wafer Size

  • 9.1 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Size (2021-2033)
    • 9.1.1 200mm
    • 9.1.2 300mm
    • 9.1.3 Others

Chapter 10 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market, by Application

  • 10.1 Global Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Application (2021-2033)
    • 10.1.1 Computing and Mobile
    • 10.1.2 Photonics
    • 10.1.3 Telecommunications
    • 10.1.4 Others

Chapter 11 North America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market

  • 11.1 Overview
  • 11.2 North America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Country (2021-2033)
    • 11.2.1 U.S.
    • 11.2.2 Canada
    • 11.2.3 Mexico
  • 11.3 North America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Type (2021-2033)
    • 11.3.1 Power SOI
    • 11.3.2 RF-SOI
    • 11.3.3 PD-SOI
    • 11.3.4 Others
  • 11.4 North America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Size (2021-2033)
    • 11.4.1 200mm
    • 11.4.2 300mm
    • 11.4.3 Others
  • 11.5 North America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Application (2021-2033)
    • 11.5.1 Computing and Mobile
    • 11.5.2 Photonics
    • 11.5.3 Telecommunications
    • 11.5.4 Others

Chapter 12 Europe Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market

  • 12.1 Overview
  • 12.2 Europe Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Country (2021-2033)
    • 12.2.1 UK
    • 12.2.2 Germany
    • 12.2.3 France
    • 12.2.4 Spain
    • 12.2.5 Italy
    • 12.2.6 Russia
    • 12.2.7 Rest of Europe
  • 12.3 Europe Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Type (2021-2033)
    • 12.3.1 Power SOI
    • 12.3.2 RF-SOI
    • 12.3.3 PD-SOI
    • 12.3.4 Others
  • 12.4 Europe Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Size (2021-2033)
    • 12.4.1 200mm
    • 12.4.2 300mm
    • 12.4.3 Others
  • 12.5 Europe Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Application (2021-2033)
    • 12.5.1 Computing and Mobile
    • 12.5.2 Photonics
    • 12.5.3 Telecommunications
    • 12.5.4 Others

Chapter 13 Asia Pacific Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market

  • 13.1 Overview
  • 13.2 Asia Pacific Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Country (2021-2033)
    • 13.2.1 China
    • 13.2.2 Japan
    • 13.2.3 India
    • 13.2.4 South Korea
    • 13.2.5 Australia
    • 13.2.6 Southeast Asia
    • 13.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 13.3 Asia Pacific Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Type (2021-2033)
    • 13.3.1 Power SOI
    • 13.3.2 RF-SOI
    • 13.3.3 PD-SOI
    • 13.3.4 Others
  • 13.4 Asia Pacific Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Size (2021-2033)
    • 13.4.1 200mm
    • 13.4.2 300mm
    • 13.4.3 Others
  • 13.5 Asia Pacific Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Application (2021-2033)
    • 13.5.1 Computing and Mobile
    • 13.5.2 Photonics
    • 13.5.3 Telecommunications
    • 13.5.4 Others

Chapter 14 Latin America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market

  • 14.1 Overview
  • 14.2 Latin America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Country (2021-2033)
    • 14.2.1 Brazil
    • 14.2.2 Argentina
    • 14.2.3 Rest of Latin America
  • 14.3 Latin America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Type (2021-2033)
    • 14.3.1 Power SOI
    • 14.3.2 RF-SOI
    • 14.3.3 PD-SOI
    • 14.3.4 Others
  • 14.4 Latin America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Size (2021-2033)
    • 14.4.1 200mm
    • 14.4.2 300mm
    • 14.4.3 Others
  • 14.5 Latin America Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Application (2021-2033)
    • 14.5.1 Computing and Mobile
    • 14.5.2 Photonics
    • 14.5.3 Telecommunications
    • 14.5.4 Others

Chapter 15 Middle East & Africa Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market

  • 15.1 Overview
  • 15.2 Middle East & Africa Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Country (2021-2033)
    • 15.2.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 15.2.2 UAE
    • 15.2.3 South Africa
    • 15.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa
  • 15.3 Middle East & Africa Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Type (2021-2033)
    • 15.3.1 Power SOI
    • 15.3.2 RF-SOI
    • 15.3.3 PD-SOI
    • 15.3.4 Others
  • 15.4 Middle East & Africa Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Wafer Size (2021-2033)
    • 15.4.1 200mm
    • 15.4.2 300mm
    • 15.4.3 Others
  • 15.5 Middle East & Africa Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market Value, by Application (2021-2033)
    • 15.5.1 Computing and Mobile
    • 15.5.2 Photonics
    • 15.5.3 Telecommunications
    • 15.5.4 Others

Chapter 16 Company Profiles and Market Share Analysis: (Business Overview, Market Share Analysis, Products/Services Offered, Recent Developments)

  • 16.1 NXP Semiconductors N.V.
  • 16.2 Murata Manufacturing
  • 16.3 Skyworks Solutions
  • 16.4 Stmicroelectronics N.V.
  • 16.5 Towerjazz
  • 16.6 Shin-Etsu Chemical
  • 16.7 Globalwafers
  • 16.8 Sumco
  • 16.9 Simgui
  • 16.10 Globalfoundries
  • 16.11 Other Major Players
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