2025: A Potential Pivotal Turning Point for China's Integrated Circuit Industry from Quantitative to Qualitative Growth

Integrated circuits constitute the core of the modern industrial system. Integrated circuits are widely used in computers, communications, industrial control, medical, consumer electronics, automotive, and other sectors. They serve as the critical components of most electronic devices and cover numerous technical domains, presenting high entry barriers.

Current Landscape and Trends of the Integrated Circuit Industry, Domestically and Internationally

From 2016 to 2023, the global integrated circuit market expanded from USD 276.7 billion to USD 428.4 billion, which represented a compound annual growth rate of 6.44%. It reached approximately USD 534.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to further grow to USD 600.1 billion by 2025.

China's integrated circuit industry has undergone rapid growth. Its integrated circuit production increased from 108.8 billion units in 2015 to 451.6 billion units in 2024, with an average annual compound growth rate of 17%. Impacted by the chip shortage, production increased by nearly 38% in 2021, but declined in 2022 due to the inventory reduction cycle. The market began to recover in 2023, with production in 2024 increasing by over 25% compared to 2021.

China's domestic integrated circuit market size grew from RMB 541.1 billion in 2017 to RMB 1,227.7 billion in 2023, with a robust annual compound growth rate of 14.63%, outpacing the global average.

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Several cutting-edge technology forums will be held concurrently, covering hot industry topics such as automotive electronics, industrial electronics, smart manufacturing, IoT, energy storage technology, third-generation semiconductor technology, humanoid robotics, and AI technology. Renowned experts, corporate representatives, and outstanding suppliers and technical service providers from the upstream and downstream of the industry chain will be invited to discuss the topics, forecast market developments, and jointly promote continuous innovation and growth in the electronics sector.

dustry Outlook

• Integrated circuit funds fuel industry growth

• AI drives integrated circuit industry development

• The localization of integrated circuits in China accelerates

The year 2025 marks a pivotal turning point for China's integrated circuit industry, which sees a transformation from quantitative to qualitative growth. Amid the technological competition, the industry has demonstrated unprecedented vitality and resilience. It is projected that by 2030, China's integrated circuit market size will exceed RMB 2.6 trillion, accounting for 25% of the global market share, solidifying its role as an indispensable part of the global industry chain.

* Text and image sources: PU HUA YOU CE,  AskCI Consulting Co., Ltd.

2026 electronica China – Integrated Circuit Exhibition Area

The electronica China will be held from July 1 to 3, 2026, at halls N1–N5 and W1–W5 of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Covering nearly 120,000 square meters and featuring over 1,800 high-quality exhibitors from both domestic and overseas markets, the event is expected to attract more than 70,000 professional visitors from industries such as industrial electronics, automotive electronics, consumer electronics, communication systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), electric power, and new energy.

The exhibition venue will feature a dedicated Integrated Circuit Exhibition Area, bringing together numerous high-quality integrated circuit exhibitors. The Integrated Circuit Exhibition Area is designed to provide exhibitors and attendees with a direct communication platform and opportunities, showcase new technological applications and innovative designs in the integrated circuit industry, and collaboratively promote product iteration and updates. There will be specialized exhibition sub-areas for sensors, power semiconductors, power supplies, electronic testing and measurement, passive devices, connectors, wiring harnesses and cables, printed circuit boards, and electronic manufacturing services.

Several cutting-edge technology forums will be held concurrently, covering hot industry topics such as automotive electronics, industrial electronics, smart manufacturing, IoT, energy storage technology, third-generation semiconductor technology, humanoid robotics, and AI technology. Renowned experts, corporate representatives, and outstanding suppliers and technical service providers from the upstream and downstream of the industry chain will be invited to discuss the topics, forecast market developments, and jointly promote continuous innovation and growth in the electronics sector.