United Kingdom Microprocessor Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Architecture (ARM MPU, x64, x86, MIPS), By Application (Smartphones, Personal Computers, Servers, Tablets, Embedded Devices, and Others), and UK Microprocessor Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Microprocessor Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Microprocessor Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2,538.3 Million in 2024
• The UK Microprocessor Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.83% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Microprocessor Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 4,732.1 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the UK Microprocessor Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 4,732.1 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 5.83% from 2025 to 2035. The UK microprocessor market growth is driven by AI, 5G, IoT expansion, rising consumer electronics demand, government investments, and industry innovations, aiming to boost local manufacturing and reduce foreign dependency.

Market Overview

The UK microprocessor market refers to units, or MPUs, which are a vital component of electronic equipment that encompasses the design, manufacture, and sale of this componentry. The microprocessor market is experiencing an increase due to the growing demand for advanced computer technology in several applications, including consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, telecommunications, and industrial automation. A microprocessor is an integrated circuit (IC) that houses millions of transistors, diodes, and resistors to facilitate timing, data storage, and peripheral connections. These chips greatly increase the speed and efficiency of devices, particularly in tablets and smartphones. As smart products like digital cameras, smart TVs, laptops, and wearables become more popular, there is an increasing need for sophisticated integrated circuits (ICs) that can support features like Bluetooth, flat panels, and touchscreen interfaces. Microprocessors were invented for personal computers and servers, but have now become widely used in automotive applications such as infotainment and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) to provide greater connectivity and faster performance. They also support embedded computing in a large number of devices set top boxes, gaming consoles, medical devices, and Internet of Things applications. Many of these chips use RISC or x86 architectures, which simplify functions and reduce the complexity of chips.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK microprocessor market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom microprocessor market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom microprocessor market.

Driving Factors

Smartphones, to properly utilize millimetre wave technology, are driving the build of the 5G network infrastructure. The combination of MPUs in 5G-enabled mobile devices allows for the extension of the Internet of Things (IoT) applications in augmented reality, remote health care, autonomous vehicles, and smart city infrastructure to become possible with control of data throughput, ultra-low latency data transfer, fast data processing, and real-time communications. The use of MPUs is also considering the requirement for them to interpret complex data and voice commands for smartphones and infotainment systems in autonomous vehicles. These modules allow smart electric vehicles (EVs) to translate voice commands at the same time that they are collecting vehicle performance data so that battery power can be maximized.

Restraining Factors

Increased costs of production and supply chain disruption, a global shortage in semiconductor supply, competition from entrenched international competitors with more resources, as well as fast-changing technology requiring continuous investment and innovation, pose a challenge for local manufacturers. Complicated regulations governing the service sector and a lack of skilled labour also suppress the potential for growth in the marketplace. These factors hamper the microprocessor market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom microprocessor market share is classified into architecture and application.

• The ARM MPU segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom microprocessor market is segmented by architecture into ARM MPU, x64, x86, and MIPS. Among these, the ARM MPU segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growing adoption of ARM processors in personal computers and smartphones. Among the various advantages of the ARM architecture are its simple design, low power consumption, and low administrative burden. Because of their good power efficiency, they are suitable for low-power, portable embedded devices like phones and laptops.

• The personal computers segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom microprocessor market is segmented by application into smartphones, personal computers, servers, tablets, embedded devices, and others. Among these, the personal computers segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing adoption of microprocessor chips in personal computers around the world underpins this segment's strong economic prospects for major industry players. The preponderance of benefits from a microprocessor, including more storage, improved volatile memory, increased logical operations, increased operating system activities, and reduced power usage, has driven an increase in its use as a component in personal computer applications.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom microprocessor market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Arm
• Graphcore
• Alphawave Semi
• Imagination Technologies
• Cambridge GaN Devices Ltd
• CML Microcircuits
• Intel
• Broadcom
• Dynex Semiconductor
• Icera
• Sage Group
• Ocado Group
• Accelonix
• Filtronic
• AWD-IT (ADMI Ltd)
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom microprocessor market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Microprocessor Market, By Architecture

• ARM MPU
• x64
• x86
• MIPS

United Kingdom Microprocessor Market, By Application

• Smartphones
• Personal Computers
• Servers
• Tablets
• Embedded Devices
• Others