United Kingdom Semiconductor Market Overview
Market Size in 2024: USD 22,887.9 Million
Market Forecast in 2033: USD 41,431.7 Million
Market Growth Rate (CAGR) 2025-2033: 6.82%
The United Kingdom semiconductor market size reached USD 22,887.9 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 41,431.7 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.82% during 2025-2033.
United Kingdom Semiconductor Market Trends and Drivers:
The United Kingdom semiconductor market is seeing a time of major scheduled expansion thanks to dedicated official rules, an increase in requests from vital customer fields, and top knowledge in specialized areas. Backed by £1 billion throughout government funding, the UK’s National Semiconductor Strategy is a primary driver plus a ten-year plan. Rather than competing in large-scale high-volume silicon manufacturing, this targeted approach focuses on the country’s core strengths in chip design, intellectual property (IP), along with compound semiconductors. Attracting investment and talent is what is provided for by this strategy in addition to fostering a strong ecosystem of R&D, design, and innovation.
It is the rising demand that exists for semiconductors which is a major growth factor. Automotive as well as data center sectors drive at this demand. Electric vehicles (EVs) rapidly transition, acting in the role of a critical catalyst. More semiconductors than typical cars are needed for EVs that handle power, operate infotainment, and aid drivers via modern systems. The UK holds a leading position in that this is driving a strong demand for GaN and SiC advanced materials. Simultaneously, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing explode, creating an insatiable need for high-performance chips since major global tech firms invest heavily in the UK to build new data centers and AI supercomputers.
The market is gaining due to a large emphasis on supply chain resilience plus national security. By strengthening niche areas’ domestic capacity, the UK strategizes to rely less on fragile global supply chains. Also supporting market growth are Internet of Things (IoT) proliferation and 5G networks rollout needing wireless communication chips, microcontrollers, and a huge number of sensors. This is for creating of a steady and long-term demand across all industries that are ranging widely from healthcare and to industrial automation. That demand can further strengthen the UK’s position as a key player within the global semiconductor value chain.
United Kingdom Semiconductor Market News:
- September 2025: A new US-UK accord was announced, aimed at boosting cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors. As a part of this partnership, Microsoft committed to a multi-billion dollar investment in the UK to build the country’s largest AI supercomputer, which will rely on advanced chips designed by UK-based firm Arm.
- August 2025: The first cohort of the UK government’s “Chip Start” incubator program was announced, providing funding and support to a number of early-stage semiconductor startups and demonstrating a tangible outcome of the National Semiconductor Strategy.
- July 2025: A report from the UK Parliament’s Science, Innovation and Technology Committee highlighted the need for faster implementation of the National Semiconductor Strategy, particularly in addressing the critical skills shortage and in providing further incentives for private investment.
- February 2025: A consortium of UK-based companies and a research institution in the South Wales semiconductor cluster announced a new partnership to develop next-generation compound semiconductors for high-power industrial applications, reinforcing the UK’s leadership in this high-value niche.
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United Kingdom Semiconductor Market Industry Segmentation:
Components Insights:
- Memory Devices
- Logic Devices
- Analog IC
- MPU
- Discrete Power Devices
- MCU
- Sensors
- Others
By Material Used:
- Silicon Carbide
- Gallium Manganese Arsenide
- Copper Indium Gallium Selenide
- Molybdenum Disulfide
- Others
By End User:
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Data Center
- Telecommunication
- Consumer Electronics
- Aerospace and Defense
- Healthcare
- Others
Regional Insights:
- London
- South East
- North West
- East of England
- South West
- Scotland
- West Midlands
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- East Midlands
- Others
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
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Key highlights of the Report:
- Market Performance (2019-2024)
- Market Outlook (2025-2033)
- COVID-19 Impact on the Market
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations
- Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
- Market Drivers and Success Factors
- SWOT Analysis
- Structure of the Market
- Value Chain Analysis
- Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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