Global Ethernet Switch ICs Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Ethernet Switch ICs market size was valued at US$ 3757 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 5315 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.1% during review period.

Ethernet Switch ICs are integrated circuits designed to manage the routing and switching of Ethernet network traffic. These chips are integral components of Ethernet switches, which connect multiple network devices and ensure efficient data transmission between them. Ethernet Switch ICs operate by receiving incoming data packets, analyzing their destination addresses, and forwarding them to the appropriate output ports. This process minimizes network congestion and improves overall performance by ensuring data is only sent to its intended recipient. They support various speeds, such as 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 100GbE, and beyond, catering to different network needs from small office setups to large-scale data centers. Additionally, these ICs offer advanced features including Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization, VLAN support for network segmentation, and traffic management capabilities like packet buffering. They are essential in enhancing the efficiency and scalability of network infrastructures, providing reliable connectivity and high-speed data handling across diverse applications, including enterprise networks, data centers, and home networks.

Currently, the Ethernet Switch ICs market is dominated by a few leading manufacturers, among which Broadcom and Cisco account for more than 70% of the global market. These two companies have driven the advancement of Ethernet switching technology and the expansion of applications with their technological innovation and market coverage.

In terms of geographical distribution, North America dominates the global Ethernet Switch ICs market, with a market share of more than 60%. This phenomenon reflects the continued investment and demand for high-performance network infrastructure in North America. Especially in data centers and commercial applications, market demand in North America has driven the demand for high-speed, high-bandwidth Ethernet switching chips. In addition, technological innovation and investment in North America have also promoted the widespread adoption of higher-speed chips (such as 100G and above), further consolidating its market leadership.

In terms of product type, the market share of Ethernet Switch ICs with speeds of 100G and above is about 30%, showing a strong demand for ultra-high-speed networks. Such chips are widely used in large data centers and high-performance computing environments to support growing data traffic and complex network requirements. Following closely behind is 100G Ethernet switching chips, which account for 25% of the market share. These chips are mainly used in large enterprise networks and data centers to provide high-bandwidth network connections and data processing capabilities. The demand of the commercial sector remains the main driving force of the market, accounting for about 60% of the total market share. This shows that the upgrade and expansion of the commercial network environment is still the key factor driving the growth of the Ethernet switching integrated circuit market. With the advancement of network technology and the increase in data demand, this market is expected to continue to show strong growth momentum and promote the development and application of more high-performance, low-latency switching chips.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Ethernet Switch ICs market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Ethernet Switch ICs market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Pcs), and average selling prices (US$/Pcs), 2020-2031

Global Ethernet Switch ICs market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Pcs), and average selling prices (US$/Pcs), 2020-2031

Global Ethernet Switch ICs market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Pcs), and average selling prices (US$/Pcs), 2020-2031

Global Ethernet Switch ICs market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Pcs), and ASP (US$/Pcs), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Ethernet Switch ICs

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Ethernet Switch ICs market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Broadcom, Cisco, Marvell, Intel (Fulcrum), Centec Communications, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Ethernet Switch ICs market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
10G
25G - 40G
100G
100G above

Market segment by Application
Commercial
Self-developed

Major players covered
Broadcom
Cisco
Marvell
Intel (Fulcrum)
Centec Communications

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Ethernet Switch ICs product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Ethernet Switch ICs, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Ethernet Switch ICs from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Ethernet Switch ICs competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Ethernet Switch ICs breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Ethernet Switch ICs market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Ethernet Switch ICs.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Ethernet Switch ICs sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.