The GNSS chips and modules market is segmented into five major regions-North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South & Central America. Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2024, followed by North America and Europe, respectively.

Europe commands a notable share of the global GNSS chips and modules market, with Germany leading the region, followed by the UK and France. Growth opportunities are emerging particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, where adoption of multi-GNSS applications is on the rise. GNSS remains the primary source for position, navigation, and timing (PNT) data in maritime operations, and Europe ranks as the third-largest market globally for GNSS-based maritime solutions. The aviation sector further contributes to market expansion, with increasing implementation of performance-based navigation (PBN) systems. Over 460 EGNOS-enabled flight approaches are currently in use across Europe, reflecting a strong penetration of GNSS technologies in air navigation. Europe is also making strategic advancements in UAV development to strengthen its technological independence. In response to concerns over reliance on non-European suppliers, several EU countries have launched domestic UAV initiatives. One of the most prominent is the Eurodrone Project, led by the European Defense Agency, which aims to deliver a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV by 2025. Germany, France, Italy, and Spain are key contributors to this effort, emphasizing the region's commitment to advancing indigenous UAV and GNSS technologies.

The Asia Pacific region is experiencing strong demand for GNSS chips, driven largely by the presence of major manufacturers and rapid innovation in consumer electronics. Companies in the region are continuously developing smart devices-such as smartphones, wearables, and tablets-that rely on real-time tracking and location-based features, thereby boosting the need for GNSS-enabled components. The growing adoption of wearable technology, combined with ongoing advancements in consumer electronics, is a major factor fueling market growth across APAC. Regional firms are also making strides in satellite positioning technologies. For instance, in December 2023, Airoha Technology-a company known for its broadband infrastructure and AIoT solutions-introduced the AG3335MA series of satellite positioning chips. These chips have successfully met the AEC-Q100 Grade 2 reliability standards required for automotive applications. Airoha integrated these chips with MediaTek's Dimensity Auto platform, delivering comprehensive solutions and technical testing services to automotive manufacturers globally. This move highlights the region's increasing role in both consumer and automotive GNSS innovation.

Key Findings of GNSS Chips and Modules Market Study:

The GNSS chips and modules market is segmented into type, end user, application, precision levels, device, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into GNSS chips and GNSS modules. The GNSS chips segment held the largest GNSS chips and modules market share in 2024. Based on end user, the GNSS chips and modules market report is divided into consumer electronics, automotive and transportation, industrial, military and defense, telecom and IT, BFSI, and others. The consumer electronics segment dominated the GNSS chips and modules market share in 2024. As per application, the market is segmented into navigation and location-based services, mapping and surveying, telematics, timing and synchronization, search and rescue, and others. The navigation and location-based services segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. By precision levels, the market is segmented into standard precision GNSS and high-precision GNSS. The standard precision GNSS segment held the largest GNSS chips and modules market share in 2024. Based on device, the GNSS chips and modules market report is divided into smartphones, tablets, in-vehicle systems, personal navigation devices, drones, and others. The smartphones segment dominated the GNSS chips and modules market share in 2024. Geographically, the GNSS chips and modules market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Based on type, the market is categorized into GNSS chips and GNSS modules. In 2024, the GNSS chips segment accounted for the largest share of the GNSS chips and modules market. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) chips are critical for delivering precise location and navigation capabilities across a wide range of industries. These chips support major satellite systems like GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, and are widely used in sectors such as automotive, consumer electronics, logistics, agriculture, and defense. As industries increasingly depend on real-time data to drive automation and operational efficiency, the demand for high-accuracy positioning solutions is rising rapidly. Advances in multi-frequency and multi-constellation GNSS chipsets have improved location accuracy, reduced time-to-first-fix (TTFF), and enhanced performance in complex environments like urban canyons. The growing adoption of autonomous vehicles, smart devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies further accelerates the need for compact, energy-efficient GNSS solutions. With evolving technology standards and the integration of AI and sensor fusion, GNSS chips are becoming more advanced-cementing their role as a core component in next-generation location-based services and intelligent systems.

Qualcomm Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., Broadcom Corporation, Intel Corporation, Furuno, Unicore Communications, Trimble Autonomy, U-Blox, Hexagon-Novatel, LOCOSYS Technology Inc., Airoha Technology Corp., Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, Quectel Wireless Solutions Co Ltd, ComNav Technology Ltd., and Protempis, LLC are among the key players profiled in the GNSS chips and modules market report. Several other major players were studied and analyzed during the GNSS chips and modules market analysis to get a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem. The GNSS chips and modules market also provides detailed market insights, which help the key players strategize their growth. The report includes growth prospects owing to the current GNSS chips and modules market trends and their foreseeable impact during the forecast period.

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