According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Custom IC market size was valued at US$ 20996 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 27401 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 3.8% during review period.
Custom integrated circuits (ICs) are ICs specifically designed and manufactured to meet user needs. Mass-produced and standardized general-purpose ICs typically cannot satisfy all user requirements; the development of new electronic systems often necessitates various ICs with special functions or technical specifications. Custom ICs are one of the important ways to solve this problem and represent a significant aspect of IC development.
Global production of custom integrated circuits is projected to reach 5.83 billion units in 2025, with an average price of $3.5 per unit. Gross margin is estimated at approximately 40%–65%.
The upstream of custom ICs mainly includes semiconductor materials and foundational technologies such as silicon wafers, compound semiconductor materials, EDA tools, IP cores, and advanced process equipment and know-how, which define design complexity, performance limits, and development cost. Downstream demand is the core value driver and is closely tied to specific application scenarios. In consumer electronics, including smartphones, wearables, and smart home devices, custom ICs are used for power management, sensing, audio, and connectivity, with strong emphasis on low power consumption, high integration, and fast iteration. Automotive electronics represent the fastest-growing downstream segment, covering smart cockpits, ADAS, electric drivetrains, and body control systems, where reliability, functional safety, and long-term supply are critical, resulting in longer product lifecycles and higher unit value. Industrial and energy applications include industrial control, robotics, and automation equipment, focusing on stability, environmental tolerance, and system-level customization. In communications and data centers, custom ICs support network processing, acceleration, and specialized interfaces, prioritizing high bandwidth and low latency. Medical and security applications are smaller in scale but feature high technical and regulatory barriers, with strong demand for deep customization.
In terms of trends, custom ICs are moving toward highly specialized designs and system-on-chip solutions, optimizing performance and energy efficiency through hardware–software co-design. Key drivers include the inability of general-purpose chips to meet differentiated requirements, competitive pressure on OEMs to build proprietary capabilities, and reduced customization barriers enabled by IP reuse and advanced packaging. Constraints include high upfront R&D investment, long design cycles, and significant non-recurring engineering costs, while advanced process nodes face capacity and geopolitical risks that increase uncertainty.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Custom IC market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Custom IC market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Million Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Custom IC market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Million Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Custom IC market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Million Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Custom IC market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Million Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Custom IC
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Custom IC market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include TSMC, Samsung Foundry, Intel, GlobalFoundries, UMC, Tower Semiconductor, SMIC, PSMC, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Vanguard International Semiconductor, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Custom IC market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Full Custom IC
Semi-Custom IC
ASIC
Market segment by Process
Mature Process
Advanced Process
Special Process
Market segment by Function
Custom Digital ICs
Custom Analog ICs
Custom Mixed-Signal ICs
Custom RF ICs
Custom Power ICs
Custom Interface ICs
Others
Market segment by Application
Consumer Electronics
Automotive Electronics
Industrial Control & IoT
Medical Electronics
Military & Aerospace
Others
Major players covered
TSMC
Samsung Foundry
Intel
GlobalFoundries
UMC
Tower Semiconductor
SMIC
PSMC
Hua Hong Semiconductor
Vanguard International Semiconductor
DB HiTek
X-FAB
Broadcom
Marvell
MediaTek
Alchip
Global Unichip
Faraday Technology
ASICLAND
IC'Alps
IC Nexus
OpenFive
Aion Silicon
Infineon Technologies
Renesas Electronics
STMicroelectronics
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Custom IC product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Custom IC, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Custom IC from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Custom IC competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Custom IC breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Custom IC market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Custom IC.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Custom IC sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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