Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Market - By Service Type, By Packaging Type, By Application - Global Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Market Size

The global outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market accounts for USD 44.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2025 to 2034, driven by the expansion of the consumer electronics market globally, demand for economical and specialized packaging and testing services, and rapid miniaturization of electronic devices.
 

The consumer electronics market, which encompasses smartphones, wearables, and smart home devices, has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. This explosive growth has heightened demand for OSAT assembly and testing services in the semiconductor industry to ensure product reliability and performance. For instance, as per Statista, the global smartphone market grew by nearly 15.6% and reached around 331 million units in Q4 of 2024. This is a significant growth highlighting the growing demand for smartphones globally. To meet the growing requirements of various end-use industries the semiconductor industry has been emphasising on complex packaging and testing requirements by outsourcing such operations. Due to such initiatives, there has been a continued need for OSAT assembly services. Since the OSAT industry is experiencing increased demand from the semiconductor industry, there is a growing investment in the OSAT infrastructure.
 

Furthermore, the pursuit of cost efficiency has led many semiconductor companies such as Nvidia, and Qualcomm to outsource assembly and testing services. With a typical OSAT service, semiconductor companies have been able to eliminate significant capital expenses such as expanding in-house assembly lines and multiple phases of testing & performance monitoring. Therefore, outsourcing the OSAT services has been more beneficial and has further minimized operational costs. In particular, the evolution of fabless companies and their continued reliance on OSAT services highlights the acceptable shift of outsourcing the back-end processes. According to estimates ASE, one of the leading companies in the OSAT industry, reported a revenue of USD 2.1 billion in 2021, which was a nearly 41% increase in revenue over the previous year, underscoring the growth potential and demand within the overall OSAT industry.
 

Miniaturization of electronic devices has driven the adoption of advanced packaging technologies using functionality and performance sophistication, i.e., 2.5D and 3D integration. Such miniaturization was not possible with conventional architecture and has thus necessitated the adoption of new assembly and test solutions. Specifically, 3D packaging technology has been very useful as the industry matured into higher processing systems with memory and computation in one unit. The growth indicates the critical importance of OSAT services to deliver advanced packaging technologies. The OSAT market has been growing substantially due to higher demands for new packaging technologies essential for miniaturization. 
 

Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Market Trends

• The deployment of dedicated AI and NPU core into smartphone and laptop processors is expected to increase the on-device intelligence for tasks such as voice recognition and image processing. Many prominent players such as Qualcomm with its elite chip, and Apple with its M4 chip are focusing on such processors for their upcoming flagship chipsets. As more such processors come into the application, more OSAT providers will be required to ensure stringent testing and quality control, which will significantly grow the demand for dedicated OSAT providers in the coming years.

• The implementation of hardware-accelerated ray tracing rendering in GPUs is revolutionizing image processing in professional and gaming applications. The real-time lighting effects offered by RTX series of GPUs, use dedicated ray tracing cores. The OSAT industry is expected to expand into these new sub-markets as they focus on developing the more enduring infrastructure needed for specific refinements of ray tracing-enabled chips. Such advanced chipset designs necessitate the need for efficient assembly lines and testing to meet the required performance benchmarks.

• Wearable devices like smartwatches, fitness bands and trackers are gaining popularity throughout the world. Such devices require semiconductor packages to be ultra-compact and energy efficient. For instance, custom miniaturized chips with advanced packaging are incorporated within the watches designed by Apple, which enables them to fit within the slim form factor. Such trends are expected to create new demand for innovative OSAT packaging solutions that can meet the ever-growing miniaturization requirements of wearable devices.

• 5G networks are being deployed globally at a much faster pace. To ensure face data transfer and connectivity it is essential to use semiconductors that operate at higher frequencies and bandwidths. Companies such as Intel need to rigorously test signal integrity and performance on their 5G solutions, which makes assembly and testing more complex. In a result, OSAT providers have started to invest in new equipment and advanced methodologies for testing. Such developments are expected to boost the overall demand for the outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market.

• With the rise of edge computing technology, which minimizes latency by moving computation nearer to the data source, the need for compact, and energy-efficient semiconductors has emerged in the edge computing industry. AMD and Nvidia are among some of the key players that are competing to manufacture edge-focused processors. The development of such efficient processors is expected to increase the demand for specialized OSAT services in the coming years.

• The shift towards electric vehicles in the automotive industry is propelling the use of semiconductors in battery management, power control, and infotainment systems. For instance, Qualcomm’s automotive solutions showcase the application of sophisticated semiconductors in EVs. This growth requires extensive reliability testing under automobile environment conditions. However, the OSAT providers have started to broaden their range of offerings to fulfil these requirements from the automotive industry, which improves their demand in the market.
   

Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Market Analysis

Based on service type, the market is segmented into assembly & packaging, and testing. The assembly & packaging segment accounts for the highest market share of 86.3% and is also the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period.
 

• The assembly & packaging account's for USD 38.2 billion in 2024 and is the fastest-growing segment expected to grow with a CAGR of 9.1%. The progression of AI, high-performance computing and other sophisticated semiconductor devices is creating new demand for assembly and packaging services. Leading OSAT provider companies are increasing their spending on advanced assembly and packaging testing infrastructure. This shift emphasizes the growing demand for assembly and packaging service providers within the outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market.
   
• The testing segment accounts for USD 5.8 billion in 2024 and is growing at a CAGR of 7.5%. The semiconductor chipsets require extensive testing and processing to assure dependability and accomplish reliability benchmarks. These complexities of modern demands are shifting contractors toward outsourcing specialized OSAT testing as it is proven to be more productive and economical. This trend has become more relevant to meet the growing demand and is thus driving the growth of semiconductor the testing industry within the OSAT market.
   

Based on packaging type, the outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market is segmented into ball grid array (BGA) packaging, chip scale packaging (CSP), stacked die packaging, multi-chip packaging, and quad flat & dual-inline packaging. The ball grid array (BGA) packaging segment accounts for the highest market share of 42.5%, while chip scale packaging (CSP) is the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 10.5% during the forecast period.
 

• The ball grid array (BGA) packaging segment accounts for USD 18.3 billion in 2024 and is compounding at an annual growth rate of 8.1%. Due to unparalleled properties like electrical and thermal performance, BGA packaging is becoming the go-to choice for high-performance semiconductor packaging applications. The market of BGA is growing rapidly due to the growth of the telecommunications sector and other relatable industries. The demand for OSAT is expected to grow further as the demand for BGA packaging increases.
   
• The chip scale packaging (CSP) segment accounts for USD 10 billion in 2024 and is the fastest-growing segment in the market, growing with a CAGR of 10.5%. The growing trend of CSP adoption is associated with the miniaturization of electronic devices such as smartphones. The compactness and performance provide advantages to the CSP segment over other packaging solutions, especially in consumer electronics. The rise of the consumer demand for more, slim portable devices is expected to grow the market of CSP-based packaging in the coming years. This trend is pushing OSAT providers to innovate and broaden the scope of their CSP offerings.
   

Based on application, the outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market is segmented into communication, consumer electronics, automotive, computing and networking, industrial, and others. The communication segment accounts for the highest market share of 30.4%, while the consumer electronics segment is the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period.

• The communication segment accounts for USD 13.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 8.8%. Implementing 5G networks and the need for faster data processing has enabled advanced semiconductor technologies in communication devices. To ensure efficiency and higher processing speed such communication components are manufactured with great sophistication within the OSAT assembly line. This growing adoption of advanced data processing devices in the communication industry is expected to increase the demand for the overall OSAT market.

• The consumer electronics segment account's for USD 11.3 billion in 2024 and is the fastest growing segment, compounding with an annual growth rate of 10.2%. The consumer electronics market is continuously experiencing rapid innovation and miniaturization. For instance, mobile phones, tablets, and wearable technologies are being designed and fabricated of intricate compact sensors and displays. To meet such demands of the consumer electronics market, sophisticated OSAT packaging and testing solutions are in huge demand and are expected to grow more with the expansion of the consumer market.
   

Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA. In 2024, the Asia Pacific region accounted for the largest market share with over 39.1% of the total market share, and is also the fastest-growing region, growing at a CAGR of 10.1%.
 

• The market outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market has been expanding steadily in the United States, achieving a CAGR of 9.2% and reaching a valuation of USD 10.7 billion in 2024. The United States is ramping up efforts to strengthen its domestic semiconductor industry through initiatives like the CHIPS Act, which aims to increase domestic manufacturing and decrease the dependency on global supply chains. Many major firms such as Intel, Nvidia and Micron Technology have received significant funding for their U.S. based operations towards advanced packaging and testing capabilities. This momentum is building a complete ecosystem for OSAT services in the U.S. and establishing the U.S. as a growing destination for semiconductor assembly and testing services, which is consequently driving increased demand for these services.
   
• In Germany outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market has been expanding significantly, achieving a CAGR of 7.7% and reaching a valuation of USD 1.5 billion in 2024. Germany is also making strides to become a leader in the European semiconductor market with sizeable investments needed to improve Germany's OSAT capabilities. Germany's strong industrial base in automotive and industrial electronics are fuelling the demand for advanced semiconductor packaging and testing services. Partnerships between German companies and multinational semiconductor players are driving innovation with advanced technology in packaging and testing thereby growing the OSAT market and making Germany an important market for future growth.
   
• In China, the outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market has been expanding, achieving a CAGR of 11.4% and reaching a valuation of USD 6.6 billion in 2024. China is aggressively pursuing self-sufficiency in semiconductor manufacturing which includes establishing domestic chip production facilities by companies such as Huawei, intended to lower the dependency on foreign technologies. This initiative is also backed by government policies and spending to foster a holistic regional supply ecosystem that comprises OSAT services. The growth of domestic assembly and testing capabilities is rapidly evolving the OSAT landscape in China and preparing it for greater global competitiveness and expansion.
   
• The outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market in Japan has been experiencing steady expansion, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 10.5% and attaining a valuation of USD 2.7 billion in 2024. Japan is using its understanding of technology to make headway in the semiconductor industry concerning advanced domains like advanced packaging and testing. Disco Corporation is an instance of a Japanese firm benefiting from the market’s growing need for AI and other high-performance computing chips. Japan’s focus on innovative and superior quality is bolstering its OSAT services to enhance the country’s influence in the global semiconductor assembly and testing market.
   
• In South Korea, the outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market is expanding rapidly, achieving a CAGR of 8.9% and reaching a value of USD 1.6 billion in 2024. Many of the major South Korean corporations like Samsung and SK Hynix engaging in the expansion of OSATs within the region, as South Korea aims to become the powerhouse in the semiconductor sector. Amid difficulties like changing market demands and international trade conflicts with China and the U.S., South Korea's OSAT innovation and infrastructure development are evident in its growth. South Korea’s concentration on high-quality electronics products will likely assist in further growth of the OSAT market in the region.
   
• The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is placing increased focus on the integration of renewable energy as well as the modernization of the grid, creating a new market opportunity for the advanced hybrid capacitors market in the region. As an example, Masdar in the UAE is actively investing in renewable projects in Africa to improve energy access and its sustainability. These projects will require advanced energy storage systems to smoothen the fluctuations associated with renewable sources. Due to their rapid charge-discharge cycles and durability, hybrid capacitors are ideal to meet growing energy storage requirements. As countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar being financial centers in MEA are now focused on energy diversification and infrastructure expansion, it is anticipated that hybrid capacitors will increasingly be adopted, thus aiding the region’s shift to a more resilient and sustainable energy system.
   

Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Market Share

The OSAT industry is moderately consolidated, as it is very competitive in nature. There are lot of small and big players fighting for hold and expand their market share. ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd, Amkor Technology Inc, ChipMOS Technologies Inc, Powertech Technology Inc, and King Yuan Electronics Co. Ltd are the leading companies capturing roughly 20% to 25% of the market share with ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd being the market leader.
 

Strategic investments augment business competitiveness in the region. The companies mentioned above seem to obtain their edge by aggressively investing in new advanced packaging technologies, geographic expansion, and strategic alliances. Amkor also has plans to construct a high-volume value branch for automotive and 5G clients in Vietnam in 2024 along with ASE expanding its 2.5D and 3D advanced packaging lines. These revolutionary moves guarantee their leadership in the ever-changing semiconductor environment.
 

Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Market Companies

The top prominent companies operating in the market include:

• ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd
• Amkor Technology Inc.
• ChipMOS Technologies Inc.
• Powertech Technology Inc.
• King Yuan Electronics Co. Ltd
   

ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd. can sustainably harness the advanced packaging innovations and capabilities it has. Recently ASE Technology has expanded its 2.5D and 3D packaging offers while incorporating formal ESG and supplier evaluations. Its investments in development, continued process improvements, and collaboration with the supply chain leverage sustainability-defined operational excellence and the contractor's sustainable operation improvement avoiding the intense OSAT global market competition.
 

Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Industry News

• In February 2025, ASE Technology inaugurated its fifth chip packaging and testing facility in Penang, Malaysia, significantly expanding its manufacturing capabilities to support next-generation applications like GenAI.
   
• April 2025, Amkor Technology and TSMC signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on advanced packaging and test services in a planned facility in Peoria, Arizona, strengthening the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem.
   
• In April 2025, ChipMOS Technologies reported a 5.1% year-over-year revenue increase in March and a 2.1% rise in Q1 2025, reflecting strong demand in semiconductor testing services.
   
• In January 2025, Powertech Technology projected a resurgence in memory backend demand starting in Q2 2025, indicating a positive outlook for DRAM and NAND packaging and testing services.
   

The outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates and forecasts in terms of revenue in USD billion from 2021 – 2034 for the following segments:

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Market, By service type

• Assembly & packaging
• Testing

Market, By packaging type

• Ball grid array (BGA) packaging
• Chip scale packaging (CSP)
• Stacked die packaging
• Multi chip packaging
• Quad flat and dual-inline packaging

Market, By application

• Communication
• Consumer electronics
• Automotive
• Computing and networking
• Industrial
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries: 

• North America 
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe 
  • Germany
  • Uk
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
• Asia Pacific 
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America 
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa 
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE