State of the SBC & embedded computing industry (2025)
The SBC and embedded computing market is projected to reach $3.6 billion by 2030, growing at 6-7% annually. ARM systems dominate with 40% market share, while RISC-V emerges as a compelling open-source alternative.
The single-board computer (SBC) and embedded computing market is seeing steady expansion, with a projected valuation of $3.6 billion USD by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6–7% ¹². Growth is largely driven by the rising demand for edge computing, IoT, industrial automation, and AI-enabled systems.
ARM-based systems dominate the market due to their low power consumption and cost efficiency, accounting for over 40% of deployed SBCs ¹. However, RISC-V is emerging as a compelling open-source alternative, particularly in industrial and academic sectors, while x86 remains important for legacy and high-performance use cases ².
Asia-Pacific leads global growth, particularly in China and India, due to smart infrastructure and 5G deployments. Meanwhile, North America remains dominant in terms of revenue share, especially in healthcare, defense, and industrial sectors ³.
Key players like Raspberry Pi, Advantech, Kontron, and Hardkernel continue to innovate. Raspberry Pi Ltd., now a public company, reports that over 70% of its 68 million units sold are deployed in industrial or commercial use cases ⁴.
