SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Wafer Market 2025-2032
The global SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Wafer Market was valued at 1223 million in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 2308 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period.
SOI (Silicon on Insulator) wafers are silicon wafers featuring a thin silicon film on an insulating oxide layer. Their production demands a very high level of technical expertise. SOI wafers enable the manufacture of the most advanced MEMS, sensor, power, and RF devices, widely used in applications such as:
- Automotive and healthcare industries
- Smart wristbands, smartphones, and tablets
- Internet of Things (IoT) applications, utilizing sensor-provided data for device-to-device communication
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Currently, the leading manufacturers of SOI wafers include:
- Soitec
- Shin-Etsu Chemical
- SUMCO
- GlobalWafers
- Wafer Works Corporation
- National Silicon Industry Group (NSIG)
- Zhonghuan Advanced Semiconductor Materials
- Hangzhou Semiconductor Wafer
- Shanghai Advanced Silicon Technology (AST)
Among these, Soitec stands out as the world’s largest SOI wafer manufacturer, holding a market share of over 70%. Soitec’s SOI wafer production is mainly distributed across France, Singapore, and China. Notably, revenue from 300mm SOI wafers accounts for more than 65% of Soitec’s total SOI wafer sales.
- Rising Demand for RF-SOI in Mobile Devices
The mobile phone industry, especially 4G/5G devices, is driving massive growth in RF-SOI wafers for switches, low noise amplifiers, and antenna tuners. - Growth of Automotive Applications
Increased demand for automotive power products such as AFE chips and CAN/LIN communication chips is boosting the use of SOI wafers. - Expansion in Silicon Photonics
The growing AI and silicon photonics markets are opening new opportunities for SOI wafer adoption. - Shift Towards Larger 300mm Wafers
300mm SOI wafers are gaining dominance, contributing more than 65% of revenue, especially in high-volume applications. - Increased Production Investments
Key players like Soitec are expanding production facilities across France, Singapore, and China to meet the rising global demand.
Global SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Wafer market, by Type, 2019-2024, 2025-2030 ($ millions) & (K Pcs)
Global SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Wafer market segment percentages, by Type, 2023 (%)
- 300mm SOI wafer
- 200mm SOI wafer
- 150mm SOI wafer
Global SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Wafer market, by Application, 2019-2024, 2025-2030 ($ Millions) & (K Pcs)
Global SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Wafer market segment percentages, by Application, 2023 (%)
- RF-SOI
- Power-SOI
- FD-SOI
- Photonics-SOI
- Imager-SOI
- Others
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
- Key companies SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Wafer revenues in global market, 2019-2024 (estimated), ($ millions)
- Key companies SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Wafer revenues share in global market, 2023 (%)
- Key companies SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Wafer sales in global market, 2019-2024 (estimated), (K Pcs)
- Key companies SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Wafer sales share in global market, 2023 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
- Soitec
- Shin-Etsu Chemical
- SUMCO
- GlobalWafers
- Wafer Works Corporation
- National Silicon Industry Group (NSIG)
- Zhonghuan Advanced Semiconductor Materials
- Hangzhou Semiconductor Wafer
- Shanghai Advanced Silicon Technology (AST)
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Q1. What are the key driving factors and opportunities in the SOI Wafer Market?
A1. Growing 5G adoption, rising automotive electronics, and expanding silicon photonics markets are key drivers, with emerging markets offering strong growth opportunities.
Q2. Which region is projected to have the largest market share?
A2. Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the SOI Wafer Market, driven by high semiconductor demand and manufacturing expansion in China and other countries.
Q3. Who are the top players in the global SOI Wafer Market?
A3. The major players include Soitec, Shin-Etsu Chemical, SUMCO, GlobalWafers, and Wafer Works Corporation, with Soitec holding over 70% market share.
Q4. What are the latest technological advancements in the industry?
A4. Key advancements include the shift to 300mm wafers, innovations in RF-SOI for 5G, and developments in silicon photonics and automotive-grade SOI products.
Q5. What is the current size of the global SOI Wafer Market?
A5. The SOI Wafer Market was valued at approximately USD 1,223 million in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 2,308 million by 2030.