The GNSS chip market size was valued at US$ 5.24 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach US$ 9.17 billion by 2031. The GNSS chip market is estimated to record a CAGR of 8.3% from 2023 to 2031.

The US, Canada, and Mexico are significant countries contributing to the North American economy. The increasing penetration of connected vehicles or autonomous vehicles will also drive the adoption of GNSS chips. Integration of chips in mobile devices and cars has enormously enhanced vehicle connectivity, navigation, communication, and entertainment, which drives the market. For instance, in December 2023, TomTom and Microsoft unveiled generative AI for connected vehicles. This collaboration resulted in the development of a fully integrated AI-powered conversational assistant that enhances voice interaction with infotainment, location search, and vehicle command systems. Additionally, at MWC Barcelona 2023, HARMAN-an automotive electronics technology company and a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.-collaborated with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) to test real-world use cases, such as vehicle to everything (V2X) allowed by roadside infrastructure and edge computing using 5G cellular to showcase global connectivity between people, vehicles, and infrastructure. Through its engagement with ACM, HARMAN will allow automakers to test their connected vehicles and demonstrate new mobility use cases with the potential to scale. Moreover, the increasing number of players, such as Qualcomm Incorporated and Intel Corporation, is expected to further fueling the growth of the GNSS chip market growth in North America.

Based on vertical, the GNSS chip market is segmented into consumer electronics, construction, automotive & transportation, military & defense, marine, transport, and others. The consumer electronics segment held the largest GNSS chip market share in 2024. The GNSS-enabled consumer electronics segment comprises many applications connected to devices, mainly tablets and smartphones, as well as a few specific devices, such as personal wearables, tracking devices, digital cameras, and portable computers. GNSS applications in consumer electronics include navigation, mapping and GIS, geo-marketing and advertising, and personal tracking. Nowadays, with a combination of technologies such as IoT, GNSS, and 5G, any physical device can become a connected device, allowing new applications to enhance user experience. An increase in the adoption of IoT has been witnessed in smart and connected consumer devices, such as wearable devices integrated with GNSS chips, that enable real-time data communication. GNSS chips are integrated into sensors and wearables to track data from various human activities, such as walking, running, cycling, trekking, and swimming. Smartphones are also integrated with GNSS chips due to the increasing demand for dual-frequency and high accuracy by the user. In addition, various product developments in the consumer electronics domain by key market players will propel the GNSS chip market growth.

Qualcomm Inc, Broadcom Inc, Septentrio NV, Trimble Inc, Furuno Electric Co Ltd, MediaTek Inc, STMicroelectronics NV, Skyworks Solutions Inc, u-blox Holding AG, Quectel Wireless Solutions Co Ltd are among the prominent players profiled in the GNSS chip market report. Several other major players were also studied and analyzed in the GNSS chip market report to get a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem.

The overall GNSS chip market share has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the GNSS chip market. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the GNSS chip market.