Global Discrete Semiconductor Market, By Type (MOSFET, IGBT, Bipolar Transistor, Thyristor, Rectifier, and Other), End User (Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Communication, Industrial, Other End-Use Verticals) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.
Discrete Semiconductor Market Analysis and Size
The discrete semiconductor market refers to the segment of the semiconductor industry focused on individual electronic components, such as diodes, transistors, and rectifiers. These components perform specific functions within electronic circuits and are not integrated into larger semiconductor chips or integrated circuits. The discrete semiconductor market plays a crucial role in various electronic applications, from power management to signal processing.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global discrete semiconductor market which was USD 43.02 billion in 2022, is expected to reach USD 52.42 billion by 2030, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 2.5% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.
Discrete Semiconductor Market Scope and Segmentation
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2023 to 2030
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Years
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2021 (Customizable to 2015-2020)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Billion, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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Type (MOSFET, IGBT, Bipolar Transistor, Thyristor, Rectifier, Other), End User (Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Communication, Industrial, Other End-Use Verticals)
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Countries Covered
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U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America
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Market Players Covered
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ABB (Switzerland), Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC (U.S.), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), STMicroelectronics (Switzerland), TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION (Japan), NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands), Diodes Incorporated (U.S.), Nexperia (Netherlands), Qualcomm Technologies Inc., (U.S.), D3 Semiconductor (U.S.), Eaton (Ireland), Hitachi Ltd. (Japan), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan), Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (U.S.), Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd (Japan) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (Taiwan)
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Market Opportunities
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Market Definition
Discrete semiconductor refers to the industry focused on the production and distribution of discrete semiconductor components. Discrete semiconductors are individual electronic components that perform specific functions in electronic circuits, such as diodes, transistors, and rectifiers, among others. These components are distinct from integrated circuits (ICs) in that they are standalone devices, serving as building blocks for various electronic applications. The market encompasses a wide range of discrete semiconductor products designed for applications spanning from consumer electronics and automotive to industrial and telecommunications sectors. It includes both silicon-based and compound semiconductor devices, playing a crucial role in enabling electronic systems to function efficiently and reliably.
Global Discrete Semiconductor Market
Drivers
- Growing Need for Electronic Components
Industrial automation fuels the discrete semiconductor market through the growing need for electronic components such as transistors, diodes, and sensors in automated systems. These semiconductors enable precise control, real-time monitoring, and energy efficiency, driving demand from manufacturing, robotics, and IoT applications. As industries increasingly adopt automation for cost savings and improved productivity, the demand for discrete semiconductors continues to rise, contributing to market growth. In addition, advancements in automation technology often necessitate semiconductor innovation, further propelling the industry.
- Rise in Renewable Energy
Renewable energy drives the discrete semiconductor market by requiring advanced components like power diodes, IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors), and voltage regulators to efficiently convert and manage energy from sources like solar panels and wind turbines. These semiconductors play a crucial role in ensuring reliable energy generation and distribution. As the demand for renewable energy sources continues to grow due to environmental concerns and energy sustainability goals, the discrete semiconductor market experiences increased demand and innovation to meet the unique requirements of these applications.
- Advancements in 5G and IoT
5G and IoT drive the discrete semiconductor market by demanding components like RF amplifiers, sensors, and power management chips that enable high-speed wireless connectivity and data processing. The rollout of 5G networks accelerates IoT adoption, creating a vast ecosystem of connected devices, from smart homes to industrial sensors. As these technologies become more ubiquitous, the discrete semiconductor market experiences robust growth due to the need for specialized components that ensure reliable wireless communication and data handling in diverse applications. The continuous evolution of 5G and IoT drives ongoing innovation and investment in the discrete semiconductor industry to meet the evolving demands of these interconnected technologies.
Opportunity
- Energy Efficiency Regulations
Stringent energy efficiency regulations and environmental concerns drive the demand for power-efficient discrete semiconductor components.
Restraints/Challenges
- Cyclical Nature of the Semiconductor Industry
The discrete semiconductor market is closely tied to the cyclical nature of the broader semiconductor industry. Periodic downturns and fluctuations in demand can impact revenues and profitability.
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Miniaturization and Integration
While miniaturization is a driver, it can also be a challenge as it requires manufacturers to produce smaller and more complex components, which can increase production costs and complexity.
This global discrete semiconductor market, report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the global discrete semiconductor market, contact data bridge market research for an analyst brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays
Data Bridge Market Research offers a high-level analysis of the market and delivers information by keeping in account the impact and current market environment of raw material shortage and shipping delays. This translates into assessing strategic possibilities, creating effective action plans, and assisting businesses in making important decisions.
Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.
Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products
When economic activity slows, industries begin to suffer. The forecasted effects of the economic downturn on the pricing and accessibility of the products are taken into account in the market insight reports and intelligence services provided by DBMR. With this, our clients can typically keep one step ahead of their competitors, project their sales and revenue, and estimate their profit and loss expenditures.
Recent Developments
- In December 2022, STMicroelectronics launched new silicon-carbide (SiC) high-power modules designed to increase electric vehicles' performance and driving range. Five new SiC MOSFET-based power modules have been selected by Hyundai for use in the E-GMP electric vehicle platform shared by the KIA EV6 and multiple models
- In August 2022, Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the development of a new generation of Si-IGBTs. Through this launch, the company imed at next-generation EV inverters, AE5-generation IGBTs were expected to be mass-produced starting in the first half of 2023 on Renesas’ 200- and 300-mm wafer lines at the company’s factory in Naka, Japan
Global Discrete Semiconductor Market Scope
The global discrete semiconductor market is segmented on the basis of type and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Type
- MOSFET
- IGBT
- Bipolar Transistor
- Thyristor
- Rectifier
- Other
End User
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
- Communication
- Industrial
- Other End- Use Verticals
Global Discrete Semiconductor Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The global discrete semiconductor market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by type and end user as referenced above.
The countries covered in the global discrete semiconductor market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America
North America dominates the global discrete semiconductor market because of its advanced technological infrastructure and high adoption of smart city initiatives, strong presence of major players in the market and rising number of research activities in this region.
Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030 due to of rapid urbanization, increasing infrastructure development, and the adoption of advanced technologies in countries such as China, Japan, and India. In addition, the region's expanding automotive and consumer electronics industries contribute to the growing demand for infrared LED lighting solutions. Furthermore, favourable government initiatives and investments in smart city projects further drive the market growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Global Discrete Semiconductor Market Share Analysis
The global discrete semiconductor market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to global discrete semiconductor market.
Some of the major players operating in the global discrete semiconductor market are:
- ABB (Switzerland)
- Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC (U.S.)
- Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)
- STMicroelectronics (Switzerland)
- TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION (Japan)
- NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands)
- Diodes Incorporated (U.S.)
- Nexperia (Netherlands)
- Qualcomm Technologies Inc., (U.S.)
- D3 Semiconductor (U.S.)
- Eaton (Ireland)Hitachi Ltd. (Japan)
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan)
- Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (U.S.)
- Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd (Japan)
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (Taiwan)
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