Japan Gallium Nitride (GAN) Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Application, Production Method, End Use, and Region, 2026-2034

Japan Gallium Nitride (GAN) Market Overview:

The Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market size reached USD 125.19 Million in 2025. The market is projected to reach USD 441.89 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 15.04% during 2026-2034. The market is driven by substantial government investments in semiconductor development, the rapid expansion of 5G telecommunications infrastructure requiring advanced RF components, and strategic corporate acquisitions strengthening domestic GaN capabilities. Growing demand for high-efficiency power semiconductors in electric vehicles and data centers is also expanding the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market share.

Japan Gallium Nitride (GAN) Market Trends:

Government Investment Driving Domestic GaN Semiconductor Development

The Japanese government is implementing a comprehensive strategy to revitalize its domestic semiconductor industry through unprecedented financial commitments, with specific emphasis on next-generation technologies including gallium nitride devices. These investments aim to restore Japan's competitive position in the global semiconductor market while ensuring supply chain security and technological sovereignty. In January 2025, the Japanese government allocated an extraordinary ¥1.05 trillion for next-generation chip and quantum computing research, complemented by ¥471.4 billion dedicated to supporting domestic advanced chip production. This funding represents a component of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ambitious ¥10 trillion pledge to bolster semiconductor and artificial intelligence development by 2030. The allocation demonstrates Japan's recognition of wide-bandgap semiconductors as critical technologies for achieving carbon neutrality goals and maintaining competitiveness in emerging applications. Beyond direct financial support, the Japanese government has implemented approximately $500 million in research and development funding specifically targeting ultra-efficient power semiconductors including silicon carbide and gallium nitride devices. This targeted investment acknowledges the strategic importance of GaN technology for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, factory automation, telecommunications equipment, data centers, and defense applications. The funding mechanism operates through public-private partnerships coordinated by entities such as the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, which brings together semiconductor manufacturers, materials suppliers, and equipment makers. Japanese policymakers view these investments as essential for economic security, particularly given China's dominance in critical mineral supplies necessary for compound semiconductors. The comprehensive approach combines direct subsidies for manufacturing capacity expansion with research grants for technology advancement, creating an ecosystem that supports the entire GaN supply chain from substrate production through device fabrication and application development. This is driving substantial Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market growth across multiple end-use segments.

Rapid Expansion in 5G Infrastructure Deployment

The deployment of fifth-generation wireless networks across Japan is accelerating demand for high-performance GaN-based radio frequency components, particularly power amplifiers that enable efficient signal transmission at millimeter-wave frequencies. Japanese telecommunications operators including NTT Docomo, KDDI, and SoftBank are aggressively rolling out 5G infrastructure, with deployment progressing from dense urban centers to regional cities and rural areas. GaN power amplifier modules, which are more efficient than conventional silicon-based alternatives, have a lot of opportunities thanks to this expansion. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation declared in March 2025 that it will start distributing samples of a new gallium nitride power amplifier module with an average power of sixteen watts that was created especially for 5G massive MIMO base stations. The module operates in the 3.6 to 4.0 gigahertz band, making it suitable for widespread deployment across North America, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. This product exemplifies how Japanese manufacturers are developing GaN solutions that address the technical requirements of next-generation wireless infrastructure while reducing production costs and power consumption. The transition from 64 transmitter/receiver massive MIMO configurations to more cost-effective 32 transmitter/receiver systems is being facilitated by higher-power GaN amplifiers that maintain comparable coverage distances with fewer components. GaN technology delivers critical advantages for 5G applications through its ability to operate efficiently at high frequencies while handling substantial power levels. The superior thermal conductivity and electron mobility of gallium nitride enable power amplifiers to achieve power-added efficiency exceeding 40 percent across wide frequency ranges, significantly reducing energy consumption and cooling requirements for base station equipment. As telecom operators face pressure to minimize operational expenses while expanding coverage, GaN-based solutions become increasingly attractive. Japanese manufacturers are also developing GaN components for the emerging 7 gigahertz band designated for 5G-Advanced and future 6G applications. This strategic positioning allows Japanese companies to capitalize on the continuous evolution of wireless standards while supporting domestic telecommunications infrastructure development. The synergy between government policy encouraging domestic manufacturing and strong demand from major carriers creates a favorable environment for sustained growth in Japan's GaN RF device sector.

Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships Strengthening GaN Capabilities

Japanese semiconductor companies are pursuing strategic acquisitions and collaborations to accelerate their entry into the gallium nitride market, recognizing that organic development alone cannot close the technology gap with global leaders. These transactions reflect the urgent need to secure intellectual property, manufacturing expertise, and established customer relationships in the rapidly growing wide-bandgap semiconductor sector. The acquisitions also demonstrate how major Japanese electronics corporations view GaN as essential for maintaining relevance in key growth markets including electric vehicles, data centers, renewable energy, and telecommunications. In June 2024, for about USD 339 Million, Renesas Electronics Corporation successfully acquired Transphorm, Incorporated, a world leader in gallium nitride power semiconductors. Following the acquisition, Renesas quickly began developing GaN-based power products and reference designs to address increased demand for wide-bandgap semiconductor solutions. The transaction provided Renesas with in-house GaN technology that complements its existing portfolio of silicon-based IGBTs and recently acquired silicon carbide capabilities. After that, Renesas introduced fifteen new reference designs that were ready for the market by fusing its embedded processor, power management, networking, and analog capabilities with Transphorm's GaN devices. Renesas is positioned to compete fully in the electrification value chain thanks to these designs, which include integrated powertrain systems for electric vehicles and automotive-grade GaN solutions for onboard battery chargers. The Transphorm acquisition exemplifies a broader trend among Japanese semiconductor companies seeking external technology and talent to accelerate market entry. The deal brought not only GaN device designs and patents but also established manufacturing operations in Aizu, Japan, and customer relationships with major automotive and industrial equipment manufacturers. For companies like Renesas, which traditionally focused on microcontrollers and automotive semiconductors, adding GaN enables participation in high-growth power electronics applications where efficiency gains translate directly to customer value. Similar strategic thinking underlies the substantial investments by Rohm and Toshiba in joint power semiconductor development, which received ¥129.4 billion in government subsidies. These collaborations allow Japanese firms to pool resources, share risks, and achieve the scale necessary to compete with larger international competitors while maintaining technological independence and domestic manufacturing capabilities.

Japan Gallium Nitride (GAN) Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2026-2034. Our report has categorized the market based on type, application, production method, and end use.

Type Insights:

• GaN-on-Silicon
• GaN-on-Sapphire
• GaN-on-SiC

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes GaN-on-Silicon, GaN-on-Sapphire, and GaN-on-SiC.

Application Insights:

• Power Devices
• RF Devices
• LEDs
• Laser Diodes

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes power devices, RF devices, LEDs, and laser diodes.

Production Method Insights:

• MOCVD
• Hydride Vapor Phase Epitaxy
• Liquid Phase Epitaxy

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the production method. This includes MOCVD, hydride vapor phase epitaxy, and liquid phase epitaxy.

End Use Insights:

• Consumer Electronic
• Telecommunication
• Automotive
• Aerospace

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use have also been provided in the report. This includes consumer electronic, telecommunication, automotive, and aerospace.

Regional Insights:

• Kanto Region
• Kansai/Kinki Region
• Central/Chubu Region
• Kyushu-Okinawa Region
• Tohoku Region
• Chugoku Region
• Hokkaido Region
• Shikoku Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Japan Gallium Nitride (GAN) Market News:

• March 2025: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation declared that it would start distributing samples of a new gallium nitride power amplifier module with an average power of 16W for 5G massive MIMO base stations. Because it lowers production costs and power consumption, the PAM product, which runs in the 3.6–4.0GHz range, is especially well suited for 32T32R mMIMO base stations. The module achieves low distortion characteristics and high power-added efficiency of 41 percent over a broad frequency range by utilizing Mitsubishi Electric's own GaN high-electron-mobility transistor and circuit design technology.
• June 2024: Transphorm, Inc. was acquired by Renesas Electronics Corporation for about $339 million. With the closure of the purchase, Renesas immediately started supplying GaN-based power products and related reference designs to meet the increased demand for wide bandgap semiconductor devices. In order to integrate the new GaN devices with Renesas' embedded processor, power, connection, and analog portfolios, the company released fifteen new reference designs that are ready for the market. These include 3-in-1 powertrain options for electric cars and designs using Transphorm's automotive-grade GaN technology integrated for onboard battery chargers.
• November 2024: A ¥211.6 billion investment to produce energy-efficient silicon carbide power semiconductor devices for electric vehicles has been announced by Denso and Fuji Electric. For this cooperative project, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry offered a subsidy of up to ¥70.5 billion. The companies hope to produce 310,000 units of power semiconductors annually and begin supplying chips in May 2027. Although this initiative is centered on SiC, it represents broader government support for wide bandgap semiconductors, including GaN.

Japan Gallium Nitride (GAN) Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market on the basis of production method?
• What is the breakup of the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market on the basis of end use?
• What is the breakup of the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market?
• What is the structure of the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market?

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• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Japan gallium nitride (GAN) market.
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