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Discover in-depth data on global IoT module and chipset
- In-depth look at the quarterly market for cellular IoT modules and chipsets.
- Includes over 6.9 million data points, that allow for detailed drill-down options per region, technology, industry, and company.
- The tracker gets updated with the most recent data every 6 months.
What is included
The tracker & forecast includes these global data points
- 36 cellular IoT module brands
- 13 cellular IoT chipset companies
- 10 regions
- 10 technology splits
- 16 industry verticals
- 162 unique model-level chipsets
- 725 unique models-level modules
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The update process
What we do to update the data
Constant monitoring
of investor relations documents and news releases for hundreds of IoT companies and specifically the companies that are part of this tracker.
Industry-level forecasting
based on revenue estimations of chipset vendors, module companies, and network operators.
Numerous interviewing
of senior IoT experts from connectivity chipset vendors, module companies, and network operators.
Integration of financial and operational data modeling
from model level to brand, technology, and region.
faq
Frequently asked questions
Tracker & Forecast
Does this tracker contain the latest IoT module models launched in Q2 2022?
Yes, this tracker has been updated in Q4 2022 and includes the latest IoT modules launched in Q3 2022.
Does this tracker cover information on the industry verticals?
Yes, it includes 16 industry verticals (Building & Infrastructure, Consumer Smartphone, Embedded Automotive, Fixed Access Points, Health Care, Home & Consumer, Industrial & Manufacturing, Laptop, Mobile Access Points, Other Energy, Retail, Smart Cities & Others, Smart Meters, Tablet, Telematics – OBD and Aftermarket, Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics) as a nested database with modules and chipset shipments, revenue, and ASP at the company level.
Which regions are included in this tracker?
The tracker splits the global data into 10 regions: China, North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Latin America, Japan, India, Korea, Asia, and Others.
Which factors do you consider in your forecast?
The forecast was based on statements and information available to us in December 2022. It does take into consideration some of the important macro prerecession environment and micro-events, such as the Ukraine war, chip shortage recovery scenarios, the rise of LTE-Cat 1, Cat 1 bis, 5G, and other factors.
Is the tracker customizable?
Yes, we offer diverse customization options to give you access to the data you need. You could get the tracker in a chipset-only version, module-only version, or specify a region. Please contact our sales representatives for further information.
Does this tracker cover any information on module fallback support and its categories for each technology?
Yes, it does. The tracker covers extensive information on module fallback support along with its categorization.
Will we be able to find the shipments and revenues of the modules based on LTE-Cat 1 bis in this tracker?
Yes, this tracker also includes shipments, revenues, and ASPs of the modules based on LTE-Cat 1 bis technology. You can slice down the shipments, revenues, and ASPs by region, company, and technology.
Dashboard
What is the difference between a tracker and a dashboard?
Our trackers are EXCEL-based nested market databases that allow in-depth cross-tabulation. Our dashboards are web applications that allow users to slice and dice the market and instantly visualize the selection via a user-friendly interface. The dashboard (cellular IoT chipset and module) is included with the purchase of the Global Cellular IoT Chipset and Module Tracker & Forecast.
What is the difference between a tracker and a dashboard?
Our trackers are EXCEL-based nested market databases that allow in-depth cross-tabulation. Our dashboards are web applications that allow users to slice and dice the market and instantly visualize the selection via a user-friendly interface. The dashboard (cellular IoT chipset and module) is included with the purchase of the Global Cellular IoT Chipset and Module Tracker & Forecast.
How do I download the data from the dashboard?
You can download the current dataset by clicking on the “Download the current dataset (.CSV)” text at the bottom of the selection panel (gray area on the left side of the application).
Definitions
What is an IoT connectivity module?
An IoT connectivity module is an electronic assembly of components embedded in objects, machines, and things connected to wireless networks that sends and receives data with a connectivity chipset.
What is an IoT connectivity module?
An IoT connectivity module is an electronic assembly of components embedded in objects, machines, and things connected to wireless networks that sends and receives data with a connectivity chipset.
What are cellular IoT modules?
Cellular IoT modules are connectivity modules with an embedded cellular chipset.
What are IoT connectivity chipsets?
IoT connectivity chipsets are baseband processors embedded in an intelligent device (either directly or via a module) that enables and manages the device’s connectivity. Cellular chipsets are based on the 3GPP architecture and include technologies such as 4G, 5G, LTE-M, and NB-IoT.
Product specifications
All information about the tracker & forecast at a glance
General description
The Global Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker & Forecast represents the updated view of the cellular IoT module and chipset market for the 2018–2022 period, including a forecast for the 2022–2026 period.
The forecast was based on statements and information available to us in August 2022. It does take into consideration some of the important macro and micro-events, such as the Ukraine war, chip shortage recovery scenarios, the rise of LTE-Cat 1, Cat 1 bis, 5G, and other factors. This research focuses only on cellular IoT chipsets that are embedded within IoT modules. It does not include cellular IoT chipsets that are embedded standalone in a device.
Find out
- What is the global cellular IoT module and chipset market size in terms of shipment, revenue, and ASP (wholesale average selling price)?
- Who are the leading players globally?
- What are the ASP trends by cellular connectivity technology and region?
- Which cellular IoT player is strong across 4G?
- Which cellular connectivity technology is leading globally?
- How is LTE-Cat 1 performing in China and the rest of the world?
- Which regions are leading the market in terms of growth and in terms of market share?
- Which companies are leading the market, and what are their market shares?
- Which industry vertical has the highest demand for cellular IoT connectivity chipsets and modules, and which is growing the fastest?
Database structure
Module & Chipset Model level: Modules & Chipset Shipments, Revenue and ASP at Model level (nested database)
- 36 cellular IoT module brands, nested, with 13 cellular IoT chipset companies
- 1Q 2018–3Q 2022 (actuals)
- Connectivity technologies: 2G, 3G, LTE-Cat 1, LTE Cat 1 bis, 4G, LTE-M, NB-IoT, LPWA dual mode, and 5G. Including fallback and categories for each technology
- Ten regions: China, North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America, Japan, India, Korea, Asia, and Other
- 725 unique module models and 162 unique chipset models
Industry Vertical & Forecast: Modules & Chipset Shipments, Revenue and ASP at Company level (nested database)
- 36 cellular IoT module brands, nested, with 14 cellular IoT chipset companies
- 1Q 2018–3Q 2022 (actuals)
- Quarterly forecast 4Q 2022-4Q 2023
- Annual forecast for 2022-2026
- Connectivity technologies: 2G, 3G, LTE-Cat 1, LTE Cat 1 bis, 4G, LTE-M, NB-IoT, LPWA dual mode, and 5G
- Ten regions: China, North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America, Japan, India, Korea, Asia, and Other
- 16 industry verticals
Selected companies mentioned in the tracker & forecast
| AM Telecom | ASR | Ccfrom | Cheerzing | China Mobile |
| Eigencomm | Espressif | Fibocom | GCT | Gosuncn |
| Hisilicon | Huawei | Intel | Kyocera | LG Innotek |
| Lierda | Marvel | Mediatek | Meig | MobileTek |
| Neoway | Qualcomm | Quectel | Rinlink | Sequans |
| Sierra Wireless | Sony | Sunsea AIoT | Telit | Thales |
| Titan | uBlox | Ucloudy | Unisoc | USR (WenHeg) |
| Wutong (Broadmobi) | XINYI | Yuge Technology |
Industry verticals covered in the tracker & forecast
| Building & infrastructure | Consumer smartphone | Embedded automotive | Fixed access points |
| Health care | Home & consumer | Industrial & manufacturing | Laptop |
| Mobile access points | Other energy | Retail | Smart Cities & others |
| Smart meters | Tablet | Telematics - OBD and aftermarket | Transportation, supply chain & logistics |
Latest data releases
20 million cellular IoT chips missing in 2021 due to global supply shortage as Qualcomm continues to lead the market
Download chart as a .gif file Key Insights Demand for 20 million cellular IoT chipsets will not be met in 2021 due to a supply shortage. According to IoT Analytics' latest report on cellular IoT chipsets, the industry is expected to see a much lower than possible growth of 9% year-over-year (YoY) in 2021. At the same time, prices are expected to increase sharply. Qualcomm leads the global cellular IoT chipset market with a market share of 43% in 2020 (based on shipments). Download report...
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