세계의 IoT SIM 카드 시장(-2035년) : 디바이스 유형별, 기술별, 용도별, 지역별

Global IOT Sim Card Market Research Report by Device Type (Mini SIM, Micro SIM, Nano SIM, Embedded SIM / eSIM), by Technology (4G, LTE-M, NB-IOT, 5G), by Application (Smart Metering, Asset Tracking Logistics, Connected Vehicles, Smart Cities, Healthcare, Industrial Automation, Others), and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, MEA) Forecast till 2035

Industry Overview

The IoT SIM card market is expected to be valued at USD 14,714.9 million, expanding at a steady 13.8% CAGR over the forecast period. An IoT SIM card allows connected devices to communicate over cellular networks without human intervention. It supports machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, enabling reliable data transfer for applications like smart homes, logistics, and healthcare.

As businesses expand globally, the need for uninterrupted connectivity across regions has intensified. IoT SIM cards now enable automatic network switching, global coverage, and simplified management to reduce costs and complexity. Industries like healthcare and public safety depend on their reliability, while edge computing adoption drives the demand for hybrid connectivity-combining local data processing with secure cloud access for optimal performance and resilience.

Major Company Development

Thales implemented two significant measures in 2025: a partnership in March with SIMPL and T-Mobile to streamline IoT implementation via secure eSIM integration, and the attainment of GSMA's eSIM Security Assurance certification in July. These initiatives strengthen Thales' leadership in IoT security and connectivity, enabling flexible, safe, and compliant IoT deployments across industries like healthcare, logistics, and automotive.

Key Players

Major players in the global IoT SIM card devices market are Sierra Wireless, Telit, Thales, U-Blox, Onomondo APS, G+D, Idemia, Kigen, Valid Workz, and Oasis.

Report Attribute Details

• Market Size 2024: USD 3,839.6 Million
• Market Size 2035: USD 14,714.9 Million
• CAGR (2025-2035): 13.8%
• Base Year: 2024
• Market Forecast Period: 2025-2035

Industry Segmentations

• By Device Type: Mini SIM - 13.5%, Micro SIM - 13.7%.
• By Technology: 4G - 11.3%, LTE-M - 14.2%.
• By Application: Smart Metering - 12.0%, Asset Tracking Logistics - 14.9%.

Regional Analysis

North America holds the position of global leader when it comes to the use of IoT SIM cards, mainly due to the existence of a robust digital infrastructure and technologically mature environment. The United States is at the forefront with widespread implementations in the automotive, healthcare, and smart city sectors, which I majorly carried out by companies like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Valued at USD 824.9 million in 2024, North America's market growth is supported by increasing demand for IoT-enabled devices and advanced connectivity solutions in the U.S. and Canada.

Europe's IoT SIM card industry is based on strict regulations, the high standards of local industries, and the focus on privacy and data protection. The Digital Single Market in the EU and the associated funding initiatives have been the main drivers of IoT integration in the member states. Europe's IoT SIM Card market, valued at USD 415.6 million, is expanding steadily as major economies like Germany and the UK invest in digital transformation initiatives.

The Asia-Pacific region is seeing dramatic IoT SIM card developments, which are largely dependent on a strong manufacturing base, vibrant economies, and broad government-led digital initiatives. Fast digitalization, coupled with competitiveness among the regional countries, will guarantee Asia-Pacific's leadership in IoT connectivity for years. The Asia-Pacific region led globally with USD 1,157.6 million, driven by China's rapid IoT infrastructure expansion and Japan's advancements in smart technology integration.

South America's IoT SIM card market is gaining momentum, spurred by rising industrial automation, urban development, and digital inclusion efforts. Brazil stands at the forefront with strong adoption in agriculture, manufacturing, and smart city initiatives backed by 5G expansion. Mexico's manufacturing base and integration with North American supply chains further strengthen regional IoT growth.

The Middle East and Africa are emerging as promising IoT SIM card markets, fueled by national modernization projects and infrastructure investments. In Africa, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria are expanding IoT use in mining, agriculture, and urban planning. Continued investment in connectivity and technology frameworks will accelerate the region's transition toward a connected, data-driven economy.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1.1 MARKET OVERVIEW:
• 1.2 MARKET SEGMENTATION
• 1.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
• 1.4 CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
• 1.5 FUTURE OUTLOOK

2 MARKET INTRODUCTION

• 2.1 DEFINITION
• 2.2 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
• 2.3 RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
• 2.4 MARKET STRUCTURE

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 3.1 OVERVIEW
• 3.2 DATA FLOW
  • 3.2.1 DATA MINING PROCESS
• 3.3 PURCHASED DATABASE:
• 3.4 SECONDARY SOURCES:
  • 3.4.1 SECONDARY RESEARCH DATA FLOW:
• 3.5 PRIMARY RESEARCH:
  • 3.5.1 PRIMARY RESEARCH DATA FLOW:
  • 3.5.2 PRIMARY RESEARCH: NUMBER OF INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED
  • 3.5.3 PRIMARY RESEARCH: REGIONAL COVERAGE
• 3.6 APPROACHES FOR MARKET END USER ESTIMATION:
  • 3.6.1 REVENUE ANALYSIS APPROACH
  • 3.6.2 DATA FORECASTING
  • 3.6.3 DATA FORECASTING TECHNIQUE
• 3.7 DATA MODELING
  • 3.7.1 MICROECONOMIC FACTOR ANALYSIS:
  • 3.7.2 DATA MODELING:

4 MARKET DYNAMICS

• 4.1 INTRODUCTION
• 4.2 MARKET TRENDS AND GROWTH AFFECTING FACTORS
  • 4.2.1 MARKET TRENDS
  • 4.2.2 GROWTH-AFFECTING FACTORS
• 4.3 DRIVERS
  • 4.3.1 INCREASING ADOPTION OF IOT DEVICES
  • 4.3.2 GROWING DEMAND FOR SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY
  • 4.3.3 EXPANSION OF SMART CITY INITIATIVES
  • 4.3.4 RISING INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND IOT SOLUTIONS
  • 4.3.5 ADVANCEMENTS IN NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES (E.G., 5G)
• 4.4 RESTRAINTS
  • 4.4.1 HIGH COST OF IOT SIM CARDS
  • 4.4.2 REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES
  • 4.4.3 SECURITY CONCERNS AND VULNERABILITIES
  • 4.4.4 LIMITED INTEROPERABILITY AMONG DEVICES
  • 4.4.5 FRAGMENTED MARKET WITH DIVERSE STANDARDS
• 4.5 OPPORTUNITIES
  • 4.5.1 EMERGENCE OF EDGE COMPUTING SOLUTIONS
  • 4.5.2 GROWTH OF SUBSCRIPTION-BASED IOT SERVICES
  • 4.5.3 INTEGRATION OF AI AND MACHINE LEARNING IN IOT APPLICATIONS
  • 4.5.4 INCREASED INVESTMENT IN CYBERSECURITY FOR IOT NETWORKS
  • 4.5.5 PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS AMONG TELECOM PROVIDERS AND IOT SOLUTION FIRMS
• 4.6 IMPACT ANALYSIS OF COVID-19
  • 4.6.1 IMPACT ON OVERALL ICT
  • 4.6.2 IMPACT ON GLOBAL IOT SIM CARD MARKET
  • 4.6.3 IMPACT ON SUPPLY CHAIN OF IOT SIM CARD MARKET
  • 4.6.4 IMPACT ON MARKET DEMAND OF IOT SIM CARD MARKET
  • 4.6.5 IMPACT ON PRICING OF IOT SIM CARD MARKET
  • 4.6.6 IMPACT OF ONGOING WARS ON IOT SIM CARD MARKET
  • 4.6.7 IMPACT OF TARIFF WAR ON IOT SIM CARD MARKET

5 MARKET FACTOR ANALYSIS

• 5.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
  • 5.1.1 RAW MATERIAL & COMPONENT SUPPLIERS (UPSTREAM)
  • 5.1.2 SIM CARD & ESIM MODULE PRODUCERS (MIDSTREAM)
  • 5.1.3 NETWORK OPERATORS & CONNECTIVITY PLATFORM PROVIDERS
  • 5.1.4 IOT DEVICE OEMS & SYSTEM INTEGRATORS
  • 5.1.5 DISTRIBUTORS & VALUE-ADDED RESELLERS (VARS)
  • 5.1.6 END USERS (DOWNSTREAM)
• 5.2 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES MODEL
  • 5.2.1 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
  • 5.2.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
  • 5.2.3 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
  • 5.2.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
  • 5.2.5 INTENSITY OF RIVALRY

6 GLOBAL IOT SIM CARD MARKET, BY SIM TYPE

• 6.1 INTRODUCTION
• 6.2 MINI SIM
• 6.3 MICRO SIM
• 6.4 NANO SIM
• 6.5 EMBEDDED SIM / ESIM

7 GLOBAL IOT SIM CARD MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY

• 7.1 INTRODUCTION
• 7.2 4G
• 7.3 LTE-M
• 7.4 NB-IOT
• 7.5 5G

8 GLOBAL IOT SIM CARD MARKET, BY APPLICATION

• 8.1 INTRODUCTION
• 8.2 SMART METERING
• 8.3 ASSET TRACKING & LOGISTICS
• 8.4 CONNECTED VEHICLES
• 8.5 SMART CITIES
• 8.6 HEALTHCARE
• 8.7 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
• 8.8 OTHERS

9 GLOBAL IOT SIM CARD MARKET, BY REGION

• 9.1 OVERVIEW
• 9.2 NORTH AMERICA
  • 9.2.1 US
  • 9.2.2 CANADA
• 9.3 EUROPE
  • 9.3.1 GERMANY
  • 9.3.2 UNITED KINGDOM
  • 9.3.3 FRANCE
  • 9.3.4 RUSSIA
  • 9.3.5 ITALY
  • 9.3.6 SPAIN
  • 9.3.7 POLAND
  • 9.3.8 REST OF EUROPE
• 9.4 ASIA PACIFIC
  • 9.4.1 CHINA
  • 9.4.2 INDIA
  • 9.4.3 JAPAN
  • 9.4.4 SOUTH KOREA
  • 9.4.5 MALAYSIA
  • 9.4.6 THAILAND
  • 9.4.7 INDONESIA
  • 9.4.8 REST OF APAC
• 9.5 SOUTH AMERICA
  • 9.5.1 BRAZIL
  • 9.5.2 MEXICO
  • 9.5.3 ARGENTINA
  • 9.5.4 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
• 9.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
  • 9.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES
  • 9.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA
  • 9.6.3 REST OF MEA

10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 10.1 INTRODUCTION
• 10.2 COMPETITION DASHBOARD
  • 10.2.1 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
  • 10.2.2 REGIONAL PRESENCE
  • 10.2.3 STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
  • 10.2.4 INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
• 10.3 WHO ARE THE MAJOR DISRUPTORS & INNOVATORS
• 10.4 WHAT STRATEGIES ARE BEING ADOPTED BY MARKET LEADERS
• 10.5 KEY DEVELOPMENTS & GROWTH STRATEGIES
  • 10.5.1 KEY DEVELOPMENTS

11 COMPANY PROFILES

• 11.1 SIERRA WIRELESS
  • 11.1.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.1.2 PRODUCTS OFFERED
  • 11.1.3 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.1.4 SWOT ANALYSIS
  • 11.1.5 KEY STRATEGY
• 11.2 TELIT
  • 11.2.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.2.2 PRODUCTS OFFERED
  • 11.2.3 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.2.4 SWOT ANALYSIS
  • 11.2.5 KEY STRATEGY
• 11.3 THALES
  • 11.3.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.3.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
  • 11.3.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
  • 11.3.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.3.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
  • 11.3.6 KEY STRATEGY
• 11.4 U-BLOX
  • 11.4.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.4.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
  • 11.4.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
  • 11.4.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.4.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
  • 11.4.6 KEY STRATEGY
• 11.5 ONOMONDO APS
  • 11.5.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.5.2 PRODUCTS OFFERED
  • 11.5.3 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.5.4 SWOT ANALYSIS
  • 11.5.5 KEY STRATEGY
• 11.6 GIESECKE+DEVRIENT (G+D)
  • 11.6.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.6.2 PRODUCTS OFFERED
  • 11.6.3 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.6.4 SWOT ANALYSIS
  • 11.6.5 KEY STRATEGY
• 11.7 IDEMIA
  • 11.7.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.7.2 PRODUCTS OFFERED
  • 11.7.3 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.7.4 SWOT ANALYSIS
  • 11.7.5 KEY STRATEGY
• 11.8 KIGEN
  • 11.8.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.8.2 PRODUCTS OFFERED
  • 11.8.3 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.8.4 SWOT ANALYSIS
  • 11.8.5 KEY STRATEGY
• 11.9 VALID WORKZ (TRASNA)
  • 11.9.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.9.2 PRODUCTS OFFERED
  • 11.9.3 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.9.4 SWOT ANALYSIS
  • 11.9.5 KEY STRATEGY
• 11.10 OASIS
  • 11.10.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • 11.10.2 PRODUCTS OFFERED
  • 11.10.3 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
  • 11.10.4 SWOT ANALYSIS
  • 11.10.5 KEY STRATEGY
• 11.11 DATA CITATIONS