Single Board Computer Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC26723
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Single Board Computer Market

Single Board Computer Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Form Factor (Raspberry Pi, Mini-ITX, Pico-ITX, Nano-ITX, MicroATX, Embedded NUC and Other Form Factors), Processor Architecture, Connectivity, Compatibility, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC26723

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Single Board Computer Market is accounted for $1.67 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $2.42 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 12.4% during the forecast period. Single board computers are compact computing devices comprised of a complete computer built onto a single circuit board. SBCs serve various purposes, from education and hobbyist projects to embedded systems and industrial applications. With their small size and low cost, they are popular for prototyping, IoT (Internet of Things) development, and projects requiring a lightweight computing solution. SBCs often support various operating systems, including Linux and Windows, and offer versatile connectivity options such as USB, Ethernet, and HDMI.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Rising demand for IoT solutions

SBCs serve as the fundamental computing platform for IoT devices, providing the necessary processing power, connectivity, and versatility to enable IoT applications across various industries. As IoT adoption continues to expand, particularly in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation, the need for cost-effective and energy-efficient computing solutions intensifies, further driving the demand for SBCs as the backbone of IoT infrastructure.

Restraint:

Limited scalability

Limited scalability in single board computers restricts their ability to scale processing power, memory, and expansion capabilities, hindering their suitability for applications requiring extensive scalability. This limitation impedes their adoption in projects demanding rapid growth or increased computational resources over time, thus constraining market expansion. Industries reliant on scalable computing solutions may opt for alternative platforms, affecting SBC market growth.

Opportunity:

Growing popularity of edge computing

SBCs play a crucial role in edge computing infrastructure, providing compact, energy-efficient computing solutions for edge devices. As edge computing extends computing capabilities to remote or distributed environments, the need for compact, low-power, and cost-effective computing solutions like SBCs intensify. These factors propel the growth of the SBC market, as they serve as foundational platforms for a wide range of edge computing applications across industries such as IoT, robotics, surveillance, and smart infrastructure.

Threat:

Compatibility and interoperability issues

Compatibility and interoperability issues arise in single board computers due to variations in hardware peripherals, communication protocols, and software frameworks. This hampers market growth by creating barriers to integration with existing systems and ecosystems. It increases development complexity, deployment costs, and time-to-market for SBC-based solutions, limiting adoption in industries where seamless compatibility and interoperability are critical.

Covid-19 Impact

The covid-19 pandemic spurred significant growth in the single board computers market as remote work and education surged, driving demand for affordable computing solutions. With increased interest in DIY projects and home automation, SBCs became popular for hobbyists and developers. Additionally, supply chain disruptions initially hindered production but gradually stabilized. Despite challenges, the pandemic accelerated innovation and adoption of SBCs across various industries, fostering a resilient market poised for continued expansion post-pandemic.

The windows-compatible SBCs segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The windows-compatible SBCs segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. These SBCs are gaining traction as versatile computing solutions in various industries and applications. These SBCs offer compatibility with the Windows operating system, providing users with familiar software environments for development and deployment. They cater to diverse needs such as industrial automation, digital signage, and IoT, offering reliable performance, connectivity options, and ease of integration with existing Windows-based systems. The market for these SBCs is expanding rapidly as demand grows for efficient, windows-based solutions that offer flexibility, reliability, and ease of development.

The telecommunications segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The telecommunications segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period. SBCs are increasingly vital in telecommunications, powering network infrastructure, data processing, and routing systems. SBCs facilitate tasks such as packet switching, signal processing, and network management. With their compact design, low power consumption, and high computing capabilities, SBCs are integral to the development of next-generation telecommunication networks, enabling faster data transmission, improved network efficiency, and enhanced connectivity for diverse telecommunications applications.

Region with largest share:

The single board computers market in the Asia Pacific region is experiencing robust growth driven by factors such as increasing adoption of IoT, robotics, and automation across various industries. Countries like China, Japan, and South Korea are witnessing significant demand for SBCs due to their thriving electronics manufacturing sectors and emphasis on technological innovation. Moreover, the rising popularity of edge computing and the development of smart cities are further fueling the demand for SBCs in the region. This trend is expected to continue, with a strong focus on compact, energy-efficient, and high-performance computing solutions.

Region with highest CAGR:

In North America, the single board computers market is flourishing due to a surge in demand for compact and cost-effective computing solutions across various sectors. The region is witnessing significant adoption of SBCs in applications such as industrial automation, gaming, robotics, and IoT. Key players in the market are continually innovating to meet the evolving needs of consumers, offering SBCs with enhanced processing power, connectivity options, and energy efficiency. Additionally, the growing interest in DIY projects and educational initiatives centered on coding and electronics is contributing to the market's expansion in North America.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Single Board Computer Market include Raspberry Pi Foundation, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Intel Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, DFRobot, Seeed Technology Corporation, Avnet, Banana Pi, FriendlyElec, Hardkernel, Arduino LLC, Advantech Limited, AsusTek Computer Inc., Odroid and BeagleBoard.org.

Key Developments:

In March 2024, Avnet launched MaaXBoard OSM93 dev kit single-board computer. This SBC is ideal for applications targeting building control and automation, EV charging, industrial HMI, industrial gateways, and much more.The MaaXBoard OSM93 is designed around a production-ready, industry standard OSM (Size-S) solder-down module, which features the i.MX 93 applications processor from NXP.

In June 2023, DFRobot, a provider of open-source hardware, announces the launch of UNIHIKER a new single-board computer designed to bring users brand new experience with its features and capabilities. Featuring a 2.8-inch touch screen, fast and effortless startup, rich interfaces and high expandability, UNIHIKER is a preferred choice for users from the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, STEM and beyond.

Form Factors Covered:
• Raspberry Pi
• Mini-ITX
• Pico-ITX
• Nano-ITX
• MicroATX
• Embedded NUC
• Other Form Factors

Processor Architectures Covered:
• ARM-based SBCs
• x86-based SBCs
• RISC-V-based SBCs
• Other Processor Architectures

Connectivities Covered:
• Wi-Fi-enabled SBCs
• Ethernet-enabled SBCs
• Cellular-enabled SBCs
• Other Connectivities

Compatibilities Covered:
• Linux-based SBCs
• Windows-compatible SBCs
• Android-compatible SBCs
• Other Compatibilities

Applications Covered:
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Robotics
• Gaming
• Education
• Digital Signage
• Automation
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Telecommunications
• Retail
• BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance)
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary   
     
2 Preface    
 2.1 Abstract   
 2.2 Stake Holders  
 2.3 Research Scope  
 2.4 Research Methodology 
  2.4.1 Data Mining 
  2.4.2 Data Analysis 
  2.4.3 Data Validation 
  2.4.4 Research Approach 
 2.5 Research Sources  
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  2.5.3 Assumptions 
     
3 Market Trend Analysis  
 3.1 Introduction  
 3.2 Drivers   
 3.3 Restraints  
 3.4 Opportunities  
 3.5 Threats   
 3.6 Application Analysis 
 3.7 End User Analysis  
 3.8 Emerging Markets  
 3.9 Impact of Covid-19  
     
4 Porters Five Force Analysis  
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers 
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers 
 4.3 Threat of substitutes 
 4.4 Threat of new entrants 
 4.5 Competitive rivalry  
     
5 Global Single Board Computer Market, By Form Factor
 5.1 Introduction  
 5.2 Raspberry Pi  
 5.3 Mini-ITX   
 5.4 Pico-ITX   
 5.5 Nano-ITX   
 5.6 MicroATX   
 5.7 Embedded NUC  
 5.8 Other Form Factors  
     
6 Global Single Board Computer Market, By Processor Architecture
 6.1 Introduction  
 6.2 ARM-based SBCs  
 6.3 x86-based SBCs  
 6.4 RISC-V-based SBCs  
 6.5 Other Processor Architectures 
     
7 Global Single Board Computer Market, By Connectivity
 7.1 Introduction  
 7.2 Wi-Fi-enabled SBCs  
 7.3 Ethernet-enabled SBCs 
 7.4 Cellular-enabled SBCs 
 7.5 Other Connectivities 
     
8 Global Single Board Computer Market, By Compatibility
 8.1 Introduction  
 8.2 Linux-based SBCs  
 8.3 Windows-compatible SBCs 
 8.4 Android-compatible SBCs 
 8.5 Other Compatibilities 
     
9 Global Single Board Computer Market, By Application
 9.1 Introduction  
 9.2 Internet of Things (IoT) 
 9.3 Robotics   
 9.4 Gaming   
 9.5 Education  
 9.6 Digital Signage  
 9.7 Automation  
 9.8 Other Applications  
     
10 Global Single Board Computer Market, By End User
 10.1 Introduction  
 10.2 Manufacturing  
 10.3 Healthcare  
 10.4 Telecommunications 
 10.5 Retail   
 10.6 BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance)
 10.7 Other End Users  
     
11 Global Single Board Computer Market, By Geography
 11.1 Introduction  
 11.2 North America  
  11.2.1 US  
  11.2.2 Canada  
  11.2.3 Mexico  
 11.3 Europe   
  11.3.1 Germany  
  11.3.2 UK  
  11.3.3 Italy  
  11.3.4 France  
  11.3.5 Spain  
  11.3.6 Rest of Europe 
 11.4 Asia Pacific  
  11.4.1 Japan  
  11.4.2 China  
  11.4.3 India  
  11.4.4 Australia  
  11.4.5 New Zealand 
  11.4.6 South Korea 
  11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific 
 11.5 South America  
  11.5.1 Argentina 
  11.5.2 Brazil  
  11.5.3 Chile  
  11.5.4 Rest of South America
 11.6 Middle East & Africa 
  11.6.1 Saudi Arabia 
  11.6.2 UAE  
  11.6.3 Qatar  
  11.6.4 South Africa 
  11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
     
12 Key Developments   
 12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
 12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers 
 12.3 New Product Launch 
 12.4 Expansions  
 12.5 Other Key Strategies 
     
13 Company Profiling   
 13.1 Raspberry Pi Foundation 
 13.2 Qualcomm Technologies Inc. 
 13.3 Intel Corporation  
 13.4 NVIDIA Corporation  
 13.5 DFRobot   
 13.6 Seeed Technology Corporation
 13.7 Avnet   
 13.8 Banana Pi  
 13.9 FriendlyElec  
 13.10 Hardkernel  
 13.11 Arduino LLC  
 13.12 Advantech Limited  
 13.13 AsusTek Computer Inc. 
 13.14 Odroid   
 13.15 BeagleBoard.org  
     
List of Tables    
1 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Form Factor (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Raspberry Pi (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Mini-ITX (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Pico-ITX (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Nano-ITX (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By MicroATX (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Embedded NUC (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Other Form Factors (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Processor Architecture (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By ARM-based SBCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By x86-based SBCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By RISC-V-based SBCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Other Processor Architectures (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Connectivity (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Wi-Fi-enabled SBCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Ethernet-enabled SBCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Cellular-enabled SBCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Other Connectivities (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Compatibility (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Linux-based SBCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Windows-compatible SBCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Android-compatible SBCs (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Other Compatibilities (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Internet of Things (IoT) (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Robotics (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Gaming (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Education (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Digital Signage (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Automation (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
33 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
34 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
35 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2022-2030) ($MN)
36 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Telecommunications (2022-2030) ($MN)
37 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Retail (2022-2030) ($MN)
38 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) (2022-2030) ($MN)
39 Global Single Board Computer Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
     
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

Our team of analysts prefers the most reliable and authenticated data sources in order to perform the comprehensive literature search. With access to most of the authenticated data bases our team highly considers the best mix of information through various sources to obtain extensive and accurate analysis.

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The data is collected from several authenticated, reliable, paid and unpaid sources and is filtered depending on the scope & objective of the research. Our reports repository acts as an added advantage in this procedure. Data gathering from the raw material suppliers, distributors and the manufacturers is performed on a regular basis, this helps in the comprehensive understanding of the products value chain. Apart from the above mentioned sources the data is also collected from the industry consultants to ensure the objective of the study is in the right direction.

Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

Data Analysis

From the data that is collected depending on the scope & objective of the research the data is subjected for the analysis. The critical steps that we follow for the data analysis include:

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  • Competitor analysis
  • Risk analysis
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The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


Data Validation

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We are in touch with more than 15,000 industry experts with the right mix of consultants, CEO's, presidents, vice presidents, managers, experts from both supply side and demand side, executives and so on.

The data validation involves the primary research from the industry experts belonging to:

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