Europe Microprocessor (MPU) Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Microprocessor (MPU) Market is Segmented by Product (8-Bit, 16-Bit, 32-Bit or Greater), Application (Consumer Electronics, Enterprise - Computer and Servers, Automotive, Industrial) and Country (UK, Germany, France, Rest of Europe). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Europe Microprocessor (MPU) Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe MPU Market Size

Europe MPU Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 2.51 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 3.39 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.20 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Europe MPU Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe MPU Market Analysis

The Europe MPU Market size is estimated at USD 2.51 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 3.39 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • A microprocessor or microprocessor unit (MPU) is a programmable device that receives binary data from an input device, processes the data according to the instructions kept in the memory, and delivers results as output. In other words, the microprocessor performs the program stored in the memory and transmits data to and from the external world through I/O ports.
  • The growth of the microprocessor market in the European region is anticipated to be driven by several end-user industries like automotive, industrial, telecommunications, and healthcare. Several EV manufacturers are setting their European manufacturing sites to benefit from its efficient automotive manufacturing industry.
  • For instance, in March 2022, Tesla Inc. obtained the necessary local licenses in Germany to produce electric vehicles at its new plant outside Berlin. When fully operational, the Berlin facility is expected to produce 500,000 vehicles annually, most of which will be Model Y compact crossovers. Such extensive consumption and demand for EVs in the region are anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive MPU market during the forecast period.
  • The government is involved in expanding the semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the region, which is expected to boost the market growth. For instance, in April 2024, the Italian government has plans to invest around USD 10 billion into the semiconductor industry this year, where it plans to become one of the biggest microelectronics products in Europe.

Europe MPU Industry Overview

The market in the region is significantly consolidated with a significant intensity of competition. The market is also witnessing substantial investments by various players. Some of the development happening across the region includes.

  • March 2023 - Renesas Electronics Corp. has unveiled a new industrial microprocessor (MPU), the RZ/T2L MPU, that helps the EtherCAT communication protocol, executing high-speed, precise real-time control for industrial systems. Further, it inherits the hardware architecture of its higher-end product, the RZ/T2M, and provides optimized solutions for the fast-growing EtherCAT communication market.
  • March 2023 - Winbond Electronics Corporation and STMicroelectronics announced a partnership that groups Winbond's specialty memory ICs with ST's STM32 microcontrollers (MCUs) & microprocessors (MPUs). The partnership formalizes collaboration between the two associations to optimize integration & implementation and provide the long-term availability of Winbond and ST devices to complete the requirements of customers serving industrial markets.

Europe MPU Market Leaders

  1. STMicroelectronics NV

  2. SK Hynix Inc

  3. Samsung Technologies

  4. Micron Technology

  5. Renesas Electronics Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Europe MPU Market News

  • March 2023: STMicroelectronics announced its new STM32MP13 MPUs, in mass production. The latest MPUs have a 1 GHz Arm Cortex-A7 application-processing core. It also supplies high security using cryptographic acceleration with SCA robustness/protection, tamper resistance, safe storage, and Arm TrustZone technology with Trusted Firmware (TF-A and OP-TEE) safe processing environments.
  • July 2022: STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries Inc. announced they had signed an MoU to construct a new, jointly-operated 300mm semiconductor manufacturing plant neighboring ST's existing 300mm facility in Crolles, France. This establishment is targeted to ramp at complete capacity by 2026, with about 620,000 300mm wafer per year production at full build-out.

Europe MPU Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 Impact of Macro Trends on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Growth of 5G Communication Technology
    • 5.1.2 Increase in Demand for High Performance and Energy-efficient Processors
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Decrease in demand for PCs
    • 5.2.2 Complex Design and Structure

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Product
    • 6.1.1 8-bit
    • 6.1.2 16-bit
    • 6.1.3 32-bit or greater
  • 6.2 By Application
    • 6.2.1 Consumer Electronics
    • 6.2.2 Enterprise - Computer and Servers
    • 6.2.3 Industrial
    • 6.2.4 Automotive
    • 6.2.5 Other Applications
  • 6.3 By Country
    • 6.3.1 United Kingdom
    • 6.3.2 Germany
    • 6.3.3 France
    • 6.3.4 Italy

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 STMicroelectronics NV
    • 7.1.2 Intel Corporation
    • 7.1.3 SK Hynix Inc.
    • 7.1.4 Nvidia
    • 7.1.5 Qualcomm Technologies
    • 7.1.6 Renesas Electronics Corporation
    • 7.1.7 Micron Technology
    • 7.1.8 TSMC
    • 7.1.9 Samsung Technologies
    • 7.1.10 Broadcom Inc
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Europe MPU Industry Segmentation

A microprocessor is a device that directs the core elements of a computer system on a single integrated circuit or as a few integrated circuits operating as a cohesive unit created to process digital data.

Europe microprocessor (MPU) market is segmented by product (8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit or greater), application (consumer electronics, enterprise - computer and servers, automotive, industrial) and country (UK, Germany, France, Rest of Europe). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Product 8-bit
16-bit
32-bit or greater
By Application Consumer Electronics
Enterprise - Computer and Servers
Industrial
Automotive
Other Applications
By Country United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
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Europe MPU Market Research Faqs

How big is the Europe MPU Market?

The Europe MPU Market size is expected to reach USD 2.51 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.20% to reach USD 3.39 billion by 2030.

What is the current Europe MPU Market size?

In 2025, the Europe MPU Market size is expected to reach USD 2.51 billion.

Who are the key players in Europe MPU Market?

STMicroelectronics NV, SK Hynix Inc, Samsung Technologies, Micron Technology and Renesas Electronics Corporation are the major companies operating in the Europe MPU Market.

What years does this Europe MPU Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Europe MPU Market size was estimated at USD 2.35 billion. The report covers the Europe MPU Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe MPU Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Europe MPU Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 Europe MPU market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Europe MPU analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.