Global Chip Power Inductor Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025
Description
Research Summary
A chip power inductor, also known as a surface-mount power inductor or chip inductor, is a compact and highly efficient electronic component used in electronic circuits to store and control energy in the form of magnetic fields. These inductors are typically constructed as small, cylindrical components with metal wire windings and a magnetic core, enclosed within a ceramic or plastic package. Chip power inductors are designed to handle high currents and are commonly used in power management circuits, voltage regulation, and filtering applications. They play a vital role in converting and transferring electrical energy in various electronic devices and systems, ensuring stable and reliable operation. The compact size and surface-mount design of chip power inductors make them ideal for space-constrained applications and enable the miniaturization of electronic devices without compromising their performance.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Chip Power Inductor market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of Chip Power Inductor include TDK, Murata, Taiyo Yuden, Sumida, Chilisin, Sunlord, Misumi, AVX, Microgate, Sagami Elec, Zhenhua Fu Electronics, Fenghua Advanced etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Chip Power Inductor. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Chip Power Inductor market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Chip Power Inductor market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Chip Power Inductor industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Chip Power Inductor Include:
TDK
Murata
Taiyo Yuden
Sumida
Chilisin
Sunlord
Misumi
AVX
Microgate
Sagami Elec
Zhenhua Fu Electronics
Fenghua Advanced
Chip Power Inductor Product Segment Include:
Non-Shielded Chip Power Inductor
Shielded Chip Power Inductor
Chip Power Inductor Product Application Include:
Automotive Electronics
Communications Electronics
Consumer Electronics
Computer
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Chip Power Inductor Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Chip Power Inductor Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Chip Power Inductor Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Chip Power Inductor Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources
A chip power inductor, also known as a surface-mount power inductor or chip inductor, is a compact and highly efficient electronic component used in electronic circuits to store and control energy in the form of magnetic fields. These inductors are typically constructed as small, cylindrical components with metal wire windings and a magnetic core, enclosed within a ceramic or plastic package. Chip power inductors are designed to handle high currents and are commonly used in power management circuits, voltage regulation, and filtering applications. They play a vital role in converting and transferring electrical energy in various electronic devices and systems, ensuring stable and reliable operation. The compact size and surface-mount design of chip power inductors make them ideal for space-constrained applications and enable the miniaturization of electronic devices without compromising their performance.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Chip Power Inductor market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of Chip Power Inductor include TDK, Murata, Taiyo Yuden, Sumida, Chilisin, Sunlord, Misumi, AVX, Microgate, Sagami Elec, Zhenhua Fu Electronics, Fenghua Advanced etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Chip Power Inductor. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Chip Power Inductor market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Chip Power Inductor market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Chip Power Inductor industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Chip Power Inductor Include:
TDK
Murata
Taiyo Yuden
Sumida
Chilisin
Sunlord
Misumi
AVX
Microgate
Sagami Elec
Zhenhua Fu Electronics
Fenghua Advanced
Chip Power Inductor Product Segment Include:
Non-Shielded Chip Power Inductor
Shielded Chip Power Inductor
Chip Power Inductor Product Application Include:
Automotive Electronics
Communications Electronics
Consumer Electronics
Computer
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Chip Power Inductor Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Chip Power Inductor Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Chip Power Inductor Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Chip Power Inductor Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global Chip Power Inductor Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources
Table of Contents
170 Pages
- 1 Chip Power Inductor Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 Chip Power Inductor Product by Type
- 1.2.1 Non-Shielded Chip Power Inductor
- 1.2.2 Shielded Chip Power Inductor
- 1.3 Chip Power Inductor Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Automotive Electronics
- 1.3.2 Communications Electronics
- 1.3.3 Consumer Electronics
- 1.3.4 Computer
- 1.3.5 Others
- 1.4 Global Chip Power Inductor Market Revenue and Sales Analysis
- 1.4.1 Global Chip Power Inductor Revenue Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global Chip Power Inductor Sales Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.3 Global Chip Power Inductor Market Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 Chip Power Inductor Industry Trends and Innovation
- 1.5.1 Chip Power Inductor Industry Trends and Innovation
- 1.5.2 Chip Power Inductor Market Drivers and Challenges
- 2 Chip Power Inductor Market PESTEL Analysis
- 2.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 2.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 2.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 2.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 2.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 2.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 3 Chip Power Inductor Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 3.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 4 Global Chip Power Inductor Market Analysis by Regions
- 4.1 Global Chip Power Inductor Overall Market: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2 Global Chip Power Inductor Revenue and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.2.1 Global Chip Power Inductor Revenue and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.2.2 Global Chip Power Inductor Revenue and Market Share Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 4.3 Global Chip Power Inductor Sales and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.3.1 Global Chip Power Inductor Sales and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.3.2 Global Chip Power Inductor Sales and Market Share Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 4.4 Global Chip Power Inductor Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 5 Global Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Type and Application
- 5.1 Global Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Type
- 5.1.1 Global Chip Power Inductor Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.1.2 Global Chip Power Inductor Sales and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.2 Global Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Application
- 5.2.1 Global Chip Power Inductor Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 5.2.2 Global Chip Power Inductor Sales and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 6 North America
- 6.1 North America Chip Power Inductor Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 6.2 North America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 6.3 North America Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Type
- 6.3.1 North America Chip Power Inductor Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.3.2 North America Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.4 North America Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Application
- 6.4.1 North America Chip Power Inductor Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 6.4.2 North America Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 6.5 North America Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Country
- 6.5.1 US
- 6.5.2 Canada
- 7 Europe
- 7.1 Europe Chip Power Inductor Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 7.2 Europe Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 7.3 Europe Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Type
- 7.3.1 Europe Chip Power Inductor Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.3.2 Europe Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.4 Europe Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Application
- 7.4.1 Europe Chip Power Inductor Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 7.4.2 Europe Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 7.5 Europe Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Country
- 7.5.1 Germany
- 7.5.2 France
- 7.5.3 United Kingdom
- 7.5.4 Italy
- 7.5.5 Spain
- 7.5.6 Benelux
- 8 China
- 8.1 China Chip Power Inductor Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 8.2 China Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 8.3 China Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Type
- 8.3.1 China Chip Power Inductor Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 8.3.2 China Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 8.4 China Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Application
- 8.4.1 China Chip Power Inductor Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 8.4.2 China Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 9 APAC (excl. China)
- 9.1 APAC (excl. China) Chip Power Inductor Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 9.2 APAC (excl. China) Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 9.3 APAC (excl. China) Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Type
- 9.3.1 APAC (excl. China) Chip Power Inductor Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 9.3.2 APAC (excl. China) Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 9.4 APAC (excl. China) Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Application
- 9.4.1 APAC (excl. China) Chip Power Inductor Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.4.2 APAC (excl. China) Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.5 APAC (excl. China) Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Country
- 9.5.1 Japan
- 9.5.2 South Korea
- 9.5.3 India
- 9.5.4 Australia
- 9.5.5 Southeast Asia
- 10 Latin America
- 10.1 Latin America Chip Power Inductor Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 10.2 Latin America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 10.3 Latin America Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Type
- 10.3.1 Latin America Chip Power Inductor Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 10.3.2 Latin America Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 10.4 Latin America Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Application
- 10.4.1 Latin America Chip Power Inductor Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 10.4.2 Latin America Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 10.5 Latin America Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Country
- 10.6 Latin America Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Country
- 10.6.1 Mexico
- 10.6.2 Brazil
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Chip Power Inductor Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Type
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Chip Power Inductor Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 11.4 Middle East & Africa Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Application
- 11.4.1 Middle East & Africa Chip Power Inductor Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 11.4.2 Middle East & Africa Chip Power Inductor Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 11.5 Middle East Chip Power Inductor Market Size by Country
- 11.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 11.5.2 South Africa
- 12 Competition by Manufacturers
- 12.1 Global Chip Power Inductor Market Sales, Revenue and Price by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.1 Global Chip Power Inductor Market Sales by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.2 Global Chip Power Inductor Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.3 Global Chip Power Inductor Average Sales Price by Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.2 Chip Power Inductor Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 12.2.1 Chip Power Inductor Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 12.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter Location and Key Area Sales
- 12.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 13 Key Companies Analysis
- 13.1 TDK
- 13.1.1 TDK Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.1.2 TDK Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.1.3 TDK Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.2 Murata
- 13.2.1 Murata Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.2.2 Murata Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.2.3 Murata Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.3 Taiyo Yuden
- 13.3.1 Taiyo Yuden Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.3.2 Taiyo Yuden Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3 Taiyo Yuden Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.4 Sumida
- 13.4.1 Sumida Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.4.2 Sumida Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.4.3 Sumida Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.5 Chilisin
- 13.5.1 Chilisin Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.5.2 Chilisin Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.5.3 Chilisin Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.6 Sunlord
- 13.6.1 Sunlord Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.6.2 Sunlord Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.6.3 Sunlord Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.7 Misumi
- 13.7.1 Misumi Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.7.2 Misumi Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.7.3 Misumi Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.8 AVX
- 13.8.1 AVX Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.8.2 AVX Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.8.3 AVX Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.9 Microgate
- 13.9.1 Microgate Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.9.2 Microgate Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.9.3 Microgate Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.10 Sagami Elec
- 13.10.1 Sagami Elec Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.10.2 Sagami Elec Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.10.3 Sagami Elec Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.11 Zhenhua Fu Electronics
- 13.11.1 Zhenhua Fu Electronics Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.11.2 Zhenhua Fu Electronics Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.11.3 Zhenhua Fu Electronics Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.12 Fenghua Advanced
- 13.12.1 Fenghua Advanced Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.12.2 Fenghua Advanced Chip Power Inductor Product Portfolio
- 13.12.3 Fenghua Advanced Chip Power Inductor Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14 Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.1 Chip Power Inductor Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.2 Chip Power Inductor Industry Raw Material and Suppliers Analysis
- 14.2.1 Chip Power Inductor Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
- 14.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
- 14.3 Chip Power Inductor Typical Downstream Customers
- 14.4 Chip Power Inductor Sales Channel Analysis
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Methodology and Data Source
- 16.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 16.2 Research Scope
- 16.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
- 16.4 Date Source
- 16.4.1 Primary Sources
- 16.4.2 Secondary Sources
- 16.5 Data Cross Validation
- 16.6 Disclaimer
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