The RF front-end market is undergoing a massive transformation, according to Yole Group in its new report, ‘RF Front-End Module for Mobile 2025’.
The RF front-end module market for mobile devices is at a critical juncture. Valued at $15.4 billion in 2024, the market is characterised by a delicate balance of growth drivers, including continued 5G expansion and new 5G bands, and headwinds such as architectural simplification, intense cost pressure, and declining ASPs. The market research & strategy consulting company, Yole Group, forecasts that despite a flat trend through 2027, the market will reach over $17 billion by 2030.
“The RF front-end module market is entering a new era of competition. Many Chinese OEMs and suppliers are no longer followers. At Yole Group, we see that they are now setting the pace, driving innovation with an expanding domestic ecosystem of foundries and IDMs and technological capabilities. This rising pressure is forcing historical leaders to adapt quickly, streamline their architectures, and protect their market share in an increasingly cost-sensitive environment,” said Hassan Saleh, PhD, Senior Technology & Market Analyst, Radio Frequency, Yole Group.
