RISC-V Market Outlook 2026-2035 - Featuring Profiles Of Sifive, Andes Technology, And Codasip

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) RISC-V Adoption Accelerates as AI, Edge Computing and Industrial IoT Drive Demand for Customizable, Open-Standard Processors

Dublin, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "RISC-V Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2026-2035" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Global RISC-V Market to Reach USD 34.7 Billion by 2035 as Open-Standard Processor Adoption Accelerates

The global RISC-V market was valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 34.7 billion by 2035, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.3% during the forecast period. Strong demand for customizable, royalty-free processor architectures across artificial intelligence, edge computing, embedded systems, industrial applications, and advanced semiconductor development is expected to support sustained market growth.

Semiconductor manufacturers and technology companies are increasingly adopting RISC-V architecture to reduce dependence on proprietary processor technologies, control licensing expenses, and develop application-specific solutions. Investments in domestic semiconductor manufacturing, custom chip design, and open-hardware ecosystems are further accelerating the commercialization of RISC-V processors worldwide.

Continued advances in processor intellectual property, software development tools, operating system compatibility, and development frameworks are lowering implementation barriers. These improvements are enabling companies to integrate RISC-V technology into a wider range of commercial, industrial, and high-performance computing applications. As processor customization, scalability, and design flexibility become more important, RISC-V is positioned to gain market share across the global semiconductor industry.

The standard RISC-V architecture segment generated USD 963.8 million in 2025, representing 41.8% of the global market. The segment maintained its leading position due to broad application support, compatibility with widely adopted instruction sets, established extensions, and integration flexibility. Adoption continues to increase across embedded computing, edge processing, and artificial intelligence platforms. Demand for standardized processor architectures capable of supporting diverse commercial workloads is expected to reinforce the segment's leadership through 2035.

The Industrial and Internet of Things segment accounted for USD 645.4 million in 2025. Growth in industrial automation, connected devices, intelligent edge systems, and real-time processing is driving RISC-V processor deployment across this vertical. Organizations are adopting advanced multi-core system-on-chip solutions that combine operational processing and edge intelligence within integrated platforms. This transition is improving efficiency, supporting increasingly sophisticated industrial workloads, and creating new opportunities for RISC-V technology in smart manufacturing and connected infrastructure.

North America generated USD 564.5 million in RISC-V market revenue in 2025. Regional growth is supported by investments in semiconductor innovation, processor research, custom chip development, and advanced design programs. Demand for open-standard processor architectures across commercial, industrial, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing applications continues to strengthen North America's position in the global RISC-V market.

Leading companies operating in the global RISC-V market include Andes Technology Corp., Bluespec, Codasip S.R.O., IAR Systems AB, Infineon Technologies AG, Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, Microchip Technology Incorporated, Renesas Electronics Corporation, SiFive, Inc., and StarFive Technology Co. Ltd.

Market participants are investing in processor innovation, software ecosystem expansion, development tools, and customizable chip design solutions. Companies are also expanding processor intellectual property portfolios and strengthening engineering capabilities to address evolving customer requirements. Strategic collaborations among semiconductor manufacturers, technology providers, and system integrators are supporting faster product development and wider commercial adoption. Increased research and development spending, global partnerships, and improvements in processor performance are expected to intensify competition throughout the forecast period.

Comprehensive RISC-V Market Analysis and Forecast Coverage

• Global industry trends, primary growth drivers, market challenges, emerging opportunities, and the regulatory landscape
• Competitive landscape assessment, including Porter's Five Forces and PESTEL analysis
• Global market size, architecture and application segmentation, and regional forecasts through 2035
• Detailed company profiles, business strategies, financial insights, and SWOT analysis

The long-term transition toward open processor ecosystems, combined with expanding demand for flexible and scalable semiconductor designs, is expected to remain a central driver of global RISC-V market growth. With adoption increasing across artificial intelligence, industrial IoT, edge computing, and embedded applications, the market is positioned for significant commercial expansion through 2035.

Key Attributes:

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	180
Forecast Period	2025 - 2035
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025	$2.3 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2035	$34.7 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	31.3%
Regions Covered	Global

Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
1.1 Research approach
1.2 Quality commitments
1.2.1 GMI AI policy & data integrity commitment
1.2.1.1 Source consistency protocol
1.3 Research trail & confidence scoring
1.3.1 Research trail components
1.3.2 Scoring components
1.4 Data collection
1.4.1 Partial list of primary sources
1.5 Data mining sources
1.5.1 Paid sources
1.5.1.1 Sources, by region
1.6 Base estimates and calculations
1.6.1 Base year calculation for any one approach
1.7 Market estimates & forecasts parameters
1.8 Forecast model
1.8.1 Quantified market impact analysis
1.8.1.1 Mathematical impact of growth parameters on forecast
1.9 Research transparency addendum
1.9.1 Source attribution framework
1.9.2 Quality assurance metrics
1.9.3 Our commitment to trust
1.10 Market definitions
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Industry synopsis, 2022-2035
2.1.1 Industry Vertical trends
2.1.2 Architecture Type trends
2.1.3 End Use trends
2.1.4 Regional trends
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.2 Industry impact forces
3.2.1 Growth drivers
3.2.1.1 Rising demand for open-source and customizable processor architectures
3.2.1.2 Growing adoption of AI, edge computing, and machine learning workloads
3.2.1.3 Expansion of IoT, automotive, and embedded semiconductor applications
3.2.1.4 Increasing government investment in domestic semiconductor ecosystems
3.2.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
3.2.2.1 Limited software ecosystem maturity compared with ARM and x86
3.2.2.2 Fragmentation caused by vendor-specific custom extensions
3.2.3 Market opportunities
3.2.3.1 Rapid expansion of edge AI and intelligent connected devices
3.2.3.2 Increasing adoption in high-performance computing and data center processors
3.3 Growth potential analysis
3.4 Regulatory landscape (Driven by primary research)
3.4.1 North America
3.4.2 Europe
3.4.3 Asia-Pacific
3.4.4 Latin America
3.4.5 MEA
3.5 Technology landscape
3.5.1 Current technological trends
3.5.2 Emerging technologies
3.6 Pricing trend analysis (Driven by primary research)
3.7 Future market trends
3.8 Patent analysis
3.9 Porter's analysis
3.10 PESTEL analysis
3.11 Impact of AI and Generative AI on the market (Driven by primary research)
3.12 Value chain analysis (Driven by primary research)
3.13 Investment & funding analysis (Driven by primary research)
3.14 Consumer insights (Driven by primary research)
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2025
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share analysis, by region, 2025
4.2.1 North America
4.2.2 Europe
4.2.3 Asia-Pacific
4.2.4 Middle East & Africa
4.2.5 Latin America
4.3 Key developments
4.3.1 Key partnerships & collaborations
4.3.2 Major M&A activities
4.3.3 Product innovations & launches
4.3.4 Market expansion strategies
4.4 Competitive positioning matrix
Chapter 5 Market Size and Forecast, by Architecture Type 2022-2035 (USD Million & units)
5.1 Key trends
5.2 Standard RISC-V Architecture
5.3 Custom RISC-V Architecture
5.4 Extensible RISC-V Architecture
Chapter 6 Market Size and Forecast, by Industry Vertical, 2022-2035 (USD Million & units)
6.1 Key trends
6.2 Consumer Electronics
6.3 Automotive
6.4 Industrial & IoT
6.5 Data Centers & HPC
6.6 Networking & Telecom
6.7 Aerospace & Defense
6.8 Others
Chapter 7 Market Size and Forecast, by End Use, 2022-2035 (USD Million & units)
7.1 Key trends
7.2 Chip Designers / IP Integrators
7.3 OEMs / Device Manufacturers
7.4 Software Developers
7.5 Government & Defense Agencies
7.6 Others
Chapter 8 Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2022-2035 (USD Million & units)
8.1 Key trends
8.2 North America
8.2.1 U.S.
8.2.2 Canada
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Germany
8.3.2 France
8.3.3 UK
8.3.4 Netherlands
8.3.5 Spain
8.3.6 Italy
8.4 Asia-Pacific
8.4.1 China
8.4.2 Japan
8.4.3 South Korea
8.4.4 India
8.4.5 Australia
8.5 Middle East & Africa
8.5.1 Saudi Arabia
8.5.2 UAE
8.5.3 South Africa
8.6 Latin America
8.6.1 Brazil
8.6.2 Argentina
8.6.3 Mexico
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
9.1 Andes Technology Corp.
9.2 Bluespec
9.3 Codasip S.R.O.
9.4 IAR Systems AB
9.5 Infineon Technologies AG
9.6 Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
9.7 Microchip Technology Incorporated
9.8 Renesas Electronics Corporation
9.9 SiFive, Inc.
9.10 StarFive Technology Co. Ltd.
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