Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 3.10 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market Analysis
The Asia-Pacific semiconductor diode market is valued at USD 2.46 billion in the current year. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period to register a value of USD 2.87 billion by the next five years.
Integrated circuits (ICs) containing diodes are becoming increasingly popular among manufacturers in the automotive, electronic, and communication industries. With sizes in the micrometer and millimeter range, discrete components are compact. This improves speed and power consumption due to the lower parasitic resistance, capacitances, and inductances of smaller components. As a result, there is an increasing need for unique and personalized diodes.
The growing demand for various signals has heightened the need for signal-routing solutions. These solutions necessitate smaller diodes with greater functionality, allowing mobile phone designers to continue pushing for smaller form factors while providing enhanced design features. This technological requirement is propelling the growth of the market studied.
For instance, in May 2023, the smallest light-emitting diode (LED) made of silicon was produced by researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (Smart). Even though it is small, this LED can achieve 50 mW/cm2, which is similar to much larger diodes. The emitted light is in the infrared spectrum because its wavelength is about 1,100 nanometers.
Furthermore, the growing demand for electric vehicles is also driving the growth of the Asia-Pacific semiconductor diode market . For example, the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) and the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India (FAME I and II) programs aided in generating initial interest and exposure to electric mobility. For example, in phase two of FAME, the government announced a USD 1.4 billion investment through 2022. This phase will fund 7,090 e-buses, 500,000 electric three-wheelers, 550,000 electric passenger vehicles, and 1,000,000 electric two-wheelers. Hence, various types of diodes are used in the manufacturing process of EVs.
The market is being driven by the increasing use of high-power laser diodes in autonomous vehicle technologies. High laser beams, which are converted into white light and directed onto the road via tiny reflectors by the high light density of the laser, are in demand for autonomous vehicles, allowing drivers to see 600 metres ahead of them (about double the distance possible with previous LED high beams).
However, manufacturers must constantly upgrade their products in design, power consumption, processing power, and user interface to gain a significant market share. Companies incur substantial initial costs to achieve the specifications mentioned above in their products. Providing higher functional products at lower prices is difficult in this market because a product in this segment always requires an upgrade before reaching economies of scale.
COVID-19 negatively impacted the diodes market due to the disruption in the supply. There were shortages in the raw material supply and a considerable decline in demand that persisted through the end of 2020. According to IPC's survey of electronics businesses, around 69% of the respondents were informed that their suppliers' delayed shipments due to COVID-19. Furthermore, owing to the pandemic, most companies delayed their hardware upgrades and other long-term migration projects.
Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market Trends
Small Signal Diodes are Expected to Hold a Significant Share
- The small signal diodes have a high switching speed with a fast recovery time. Hence, many electronic systems use small signal diodes, which are AC (continuously changing) signals or pulses with amplitudes of a few volts, millivolts, or even microvolts. Therefore, with the growing demand for consumer electronics, the market studied is expected to grow during the forecast period.
- The stringent government rules and regulations regarding vehicle emissions are anticipated to drive the market for small signal diodes in the Asia-Pacific region. For instance, in order to boost the manufacturing of BEVs and PHEVs and have 1.2 million of these vehicles on the road by 2036, the Thai government introduced an EV action plan in 2016. As a result, 13 businesses gained favorable tax treatment for electric automobiles. In order to develop an ASEAN EV hub and generate 250,000 EVs by 2025, Thailand published an EV strategy in March 2020. This roadmap is anticipated to spur market expansion.
- The rapid deployment of 5G networks, coupled with the increasing use of Internet of Things (IoT) applications for devices, such as assisted driving and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication for smart transport, is expected to increase the demand for small signal diodes.
- In addition, in June 2022, Toshiba Electronics expanded its partnership with Farnell, a global distributor of electrical parts sold in Asia-Pacific, under the name element14. As a result of this collaboration, Farnell was to stock more and more Toshiba products, improving support for Toshiba's client supply chain. By 2023, Farnell's portfolio was to include a total of 1,000 Toshiba products. Toshiba's small signal diodes and transistors will be highlighted.
- The Japanese government aims to ensure that all new cars sold in Japan be electric or hybrid vehicles by 2050. The country plans to subsidize the private sector to accelerate the development of batteries and motors for electricity-powered vehicles. Japan witnessed an increase in EV charging stations to support the rising number of EVs because of the introduction of government subsidies for EV buyers. This is expected to drive the demand for small signal diodes in the automotive industry.
China is Expected to Hold a Significant Share
- The Chinese semiconductor diode market is expected to hold a significant share owing to rising awareness and stringent government rules and regulations regarding vehicle emissions. The adoption of electric vehicles helps reduce emissions. Moreover, the Chinese electric light commercial vehicles segment is expected to grow fastest. For instance, in 2021, the total sales of electric vehicles in China reached 5.9 million units. The Chinese government targets 20% of all vehicle sales to be electric by 2025, including the adoption of NEVs as the next generation of government vehicles.
- Many large electric vehicle manufacturers are investing in the establishment of plants in the country to manufacture electric automobiles. For example, Tesla constructed a second electric vehicle (EV) facility in China in February 2022 to assist it in meeting rising demand both locally and in export markets. In China, the business raised manufacturing capacity to at least 1 million cars per year.
- The increasing demand for consumer electronics across China pushes numerous corporations to create manufacturing facilities. For instance, according to the most recent figures from the Chinese government, Chinese subscribers are flocking to buy new and expensive 5G cell phones. China's 5G phone shipments surpassed 266 million units in 2021, an increase of 63.5% over the previous year. 5G accounted for 75.9% of the total mobile phone shipments, according to the data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT).
- Vehicles utilize diodes because they allow current flow in only one direction. This critical component protects the vehicle's LED headlamp against current spikes. Hence, the growing demand for smart lighting solutions in China, owing to their energy efficiency, convenience, and cost-saving benefits, is expected to drive the market studied. For instance, in February 2023, a large-scale smart infrastructure project was initiated in Huanggang City, China, to save energy costs and emissions while digitalizing urban infrastructure. As part of the project, Signify would provide the city in Hubei Province with light-emitting diode (LED) street lighting, smart poles, and a connected lighting system for industrial parks.
Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Industry Overview
The Asia-Pacific semiconductor diode market is fragmented and highly competitive, owing to the presence of various small and large players across the region. The key players in the market studied are ROHM Co. Ltd, NXP Semiconductors NV, Diodes Incorporated, Infineon Technologies AG, and Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device Ltd. They are involved in product innovation, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions, among others, to have a competitive edge.
- February 2023: HY Technology, based in Taiwan, launched a series of small-signal products to diversify the company's product offering.
- January 2023: IPG Photonics Corporation introduced six high-efficiency diode laser solutions that offer numerous advantages over thermal ovens in industrial heating and drying applications. IPG Photonics' new Diode Laser Solutions (DLS-ECO) are intended to replace inefficient infrared bulbs and environmentally unfriendly gas-fired furnaces in industrial heating and drying applications.
Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market Leaders
ROHM Co. Ltd
NXP Semiconductors NV
Diodes Incorporated
Infineon Technologies AG
Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device Ltd
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market News
- January 2023: Diodes released its first SiC Schottky barrier diodes (SBD) in 650V and 1200V configurations. The portfolio includes eleven 650V (4A, 6A, 8A, and 10A) products in the DSCxxA065 series and eight 1200V (2A, 5A, and 10A) products in the DSCxx120 series.
- February 2022: Diodes introduced its first 650V and 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky barrier diodes (SBD). The portfolio includes eleven 650V (4A, 6A, 8A, and 10A) products from the DSCxxA065 series and eight 1200V (2A, 5A, and 10A) products from the DSCxx120 series.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porters Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.4 Assessment of Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Increased Demand for Advanced and Complex Electronic Devices from All Sectors
5.1.2 Miniaturization of Discrete Electronic Products
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 High Initial Investments and Dearth of Advancements
5.3 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
6. MARKET SEGMENTATION
6.1 By Type
6.1.1 Zener Diodes
6.1.2 Schottky Diodes
6.1.3 Laser Diodes
6.1.4 Light Emitting Diode
6.1.5 Small Signal Diode
6.1.6 Other Types
6.2 By End-user Industry
6.2.1 Communications
6.2.2 Consumer Electronics
6.2.3 Automotives
6.2.4 Computer and Computer Peripherals
6.2.5 Other End-user Industries
6.3 By Country
6.3.1 China
6.3.2 Japan
6.3.3 India
6.3.4 South Korea
6.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Company Profiles
7.1.1 Central Semiconductor Corp.
7.1.2 Diodes Incorporated
7.1.3 Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device Ltd
7.1.4 Infineon Technologies AG
7.1.5 Littelfuse Inc.
7.1.6 MACOM
7.1.7 NXP Semiconductors NV
7.1.8 ON Semiconductor Corp.
7.1.9 Renesas Electronics Corp.
7.1.10 ROHM Co. Ltd
7.1.11 Semtech Corp.
7.1.12 Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
7.1.13 Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
7.1.14 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
7.1.15 Microsemi
7.1.16 SEMIKRON
7.1.17 SHINDENGEN ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO. LTD
- *List Not Exhaustive
8. Investment Analysis
9. Future of the Market
Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Industry Segmentation
A diode is an electronic component with ideally zero resistance to current in one direction compared to ideally infinite resistance in the other. It acts as a valve with different applications depending on the property or type of diode used in the circuit. There are different types of diodes, including power diodes, small signal diodes, and radiofrequency and microwave diodes. These electronic components are used across all electronic devices across various industries, such as communication, consumer electronics, automotive, and computer and computer peripherals.
The Asia-Pacific semiconductor diode market is segmented by type (Zener diode, Schottky diode, laser diode, light emitting diode, small signal diode, and other types), end-user industry (communications, consumer electronics, automotive, computer and computer peripherals and other end-user markets), and country (China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific). The report provides market sizes and forecasts in terms of value in USD billion for all the above segments.
| By Type | |
| Zener Diodes | |
| Schottky Diodes | |
| Laser Diodes | |
| Light Emitting Diode | |
| Small Signal Diode | |
| Other Types |
| By End-user Industry | |
| Communications | |
| Consumer Electronics | |
| Automotives | |
| Computer and Computer Peripherals | |
| Other End-user Industries |
| By Country | |
| China | |
| Japan | |
| India | |
| South Korea | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market size?
The Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.10% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market?
ROHM Co. Ltd, NXP Semiconductors NV, Diodes Incorporated, Infineon Technologies AG and Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device Ltd are the major companies operating in the Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market.
What years does this Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market cover?
The report covers the Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Diode Industry Report
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