Greater China MEMS industry on the rise: consumer leads the way

The MEMS industry in Greater China continues to show solid growth, supported by a diverse range of applications and a maturing ecosystem, announces Yole Group’s analysts. According to Yole Group’s latest report, Greater China MEMS Industry 2025, MEMS revenues from Greater China reached $1.7 billion in 2024, representing 8.4% year-on-year growth and accounting for 10% of the worldwide MEMS market value.

Pierre-Marie Visse, Senior Technology & Market Analyst MEMS & Sensing at Yole Group: "This momentum will continue, with 2025 marking a return to pre-COVID 19 growth conditions, and increased demand driven by megatrends across all end markets, from consumer to automotive and industrial markets."

Key results and industry megatrends
The consumer market remains the largest segment for MEMS in Greater China, led by applications such as smartphones as well as TWS earbuds, smartwatches, and wearable devices that integrate inertial sensors, microphones, and pressure sensors. Local companies, including Silan, MiraMEMS, AAC, Goermicro, and MEMSensing, have established strong positions in these applications, leveraging performance, reliability, and cost advantages.

In automotive applications, Greater China’s MEMS players are increasingly focusing on in-cabin comfort and sensing. While safety-critical MEMS devices are still dominated by Bosch, NXP, and STMicroelectronics, opportunities are growing for Chinese companies in microphones and inertial sensors for battery monitoring and vehicle status detection.

In parallel, the industrial sector also offers significant potential. For example, MEMS accelerometers and microphones can be used for machine health monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Analysts also identify optical MEMS switches and micromirrors for telecom as a promising segment for Greater Chinese manufacturers, supported by ongoing advances in sensor design and integration.

Growing and strategic ecosystem in Greater China
The Greater Chinese MEMS industry experienced a turnaround in the second half of 2024, with the end of the “inventory effect” and the resumption of strong consumer demand. The foundry business grew 14.3% year over year, led by companies such as SMEI and UNT, particularly in microphone manufacturing.

Celia Yuan, Market Researcher in China for Yole Group, said the region’s ecosystem now covers a wide range of MEMS products, including pressure, microphones, and inertial sensors. Some MEMS companies are building significant collaborations with European and North American companies. 

Most Chinese MEMS companies operate under a fabless or fablite model, while integrated device manufacturers such as Raytron, Silan, and Aosong Electronics are investing heavily in wafer production lines to secure supply chain independence. Sustained capital investments and government support continue to drive this strategic expansion.

Clyde Midelet, Senior Technology & Market Analyst MEMS & Sensing at Yole Group, added that the Greater Chinese MEMS ecosystem is entering a new phase of maturity. Consumer applications remain a cornerstone, but at Yole Group, we are now seeing real momentum in automotive, industrial, and medical domains, all supported by strong local manufacturing capabilities, active investment, and the ambition to localize high-performance MEMS production.

Key takeaways
* The Greater China MEMS industry was worth $1.7 billion in 2024, 10% of the global MEMS market.
* Consumer applications remain the main growth driver, led by smartphones, TWS earbuds, and smartwatches, while the automotive and industrial segments are emerging as new opportunities.
* Foundry activity grew 14.3% in 2024, signaling strong momentum for local manufacturing.
* Supported by ongoing investments, maturing design capabilities, and growing local demand, the Greater Chinese MEMS market is forecast to generate $2 billion in revenue by 2030 with a 3.6% CAGR between 2024 and 2030.