Global MicroElectroMechanical Systems MEMS Microphone Opportunities 2025, Forecast To 2034
26 Mar, 2025
What Fueled The Previous Growth In The MicroElectroMechanical Systems MEMS Microphone Market?
The microelectromechanical systems mems microphone market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphones has seen fast-paced expansion in recent times. The market size is projected to escalate from $2.56 billion in 2024 to $2.97 billion in 2025, evidencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%.
Factors contributing to this significant growth in the past include the surge in internet usage, heightened urban development, advanced improvements in hearing aid technology, rising adoption of smart home technologies, and the expansion of healthcare applications.
What Is The Expected Growth In The MicroElectroMechanical Systems MEMS Microphone Market Size Evolve over the Forecast Period?
The microelectromechanical systems mems microphone market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphones is projected to experience exponential growth in the coming years. It is forecasted to reach a value of $5.36 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%.
The predicted growth within this period is credited to factors such as the heightened usage of smartphones, the surge in remote work, an increasing interest in cutting-edge technologies, expanded adoption in the automotive and healthcare sectors, as well as a rising demand for superior audio applications. Key trends within the forecast period encompass upscale electronic devices, integrated sensors, strategic partnerships, smart home gadgets, and intelligent speakers.
What Main Forces Are Fueling Expansion In The MicroElectroMechanical Systems MEMS Microphone Market?
The surge in the need for smartphones is anticipated to spur the micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone market's growth in the future. Smartphones, which merge mobile connectivity with sophisticated computing abilities such as internet connectivity, multimedia attributes, and various applications, are witness to rising consumer interest. This rise in smartphone demand owes to the increased uptake of mobile internet, progressions in 5G technology, growing consumer inclination towards versatile devices, and deeper penetration of smartphones in developing markets. The micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone enhances the functionality of smartphones by enabling superior voice capture, noise reduction, and sleek designs, thereby boosting voice clarity, voice recognition, and audio recording. For example, Ericsson, a telecommunications firm based in Sweden, revealed in its Mobility Report that worldwide subscriptions to smartphones had touched 7.16 billion in 2024, demonstrating a modest rise from 6.93 billion in the preceding year. Hence, the surging demand for smartphones signifies an upward trajectory for the micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone market.
What Are The Primary Segments In The Global MicroElectroMechanical Systems MEMS Microphone Market?
The micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) microphone market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Condenser Microphones, Piezoelectric Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Microphones
2) By Signal Type: Analog, Digital
3) By Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR) Range: Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR) Range Less Than 60 DB, Medium Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR) Range From 60 - 65 DB, Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR) Range More Than 65 DB
4) By Form Factor: Surface Mount, Through-Hole Mount
5) By Application: Consumer Electronics And Accessories, Hearing Aids, Wearables And IoT Devices, Head-Mounted Displays, Automotive, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Condenser Microphones: Analog MEMS Condenser Microphones, Digital MEMS Condenser Microphones, High-SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) MEMS Condenser Microphones, Multi-Membrane MEMS Condenser Microphones
2) By Piezoelectric Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Microphones: Analog Piezoelectric MEMS Microphones, Digital Piezoelectric MEMS Microphones, Ultra-Low Power Piezoelectric MEMS Microphones, High-Durability Piezoelectric MEMS Microphones
How Are New Trends Impacting The Size Of The MicroElectroMechanical Systems MEMS Microphone Market?
Major companies operating in the micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone market are focusing on developing innovative products with advanced features such as acoustic activity detect (AAD) to enhance power efficiency and voice recognition in smart devices. Acoustic Activity Detect (AAD) is a feature in micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphones that enables low-power sound detection by continuously monitoring ambient audio and activating the main processor only when relevant sounds are detected and reduces power consumption in battery-operated devices. For instance, in June 2024, TDK Corporation, a Japan-based electronic components and devices company that provides a wide range of electronic components, devices, and solutions, launched the InvenSense SmartSound T5848 I²S microphone, a low-power MEMS microphone with an I²S interface. The T5848 supports edge and generative AI systems through its advanced Acoustic Activity Detect (AAD) feature, making it well-suited for IoT applications such as smartwatches, TV remotes, home security systems, augmented reality glasses, action cameras, smart speakers, and TWS earbuds.
Who Are the Key Players In The MicroElectroMechanical Systems MEMS Microphone Market?
Major companies operating in the micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) microphone market are:
• AAC Technologies Holdings
• STMicroelectronics
• Texas Instruments
• TDK Corporation
• Infineon Technologies AG
• NXP Semiconductors
• Hosiden Corporation
• Sonion AS
• Bosch Sensortec
• MEMSensing
• PUI Audio Inc.
• Akustica Inc.
• Syntiant Corp.
• Fortemedia Inc.
• Vesper Technologies Inc.
• SameSky Devices
• ZillTek Technology Corp.
• Soundskrit
• DB Products Inc.
• SensiBel
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The MicroElectroMechanical Systems MEMS Microphone Market?
North America was the largest region in the micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) microphone market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) microphone market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.