EDA software market seen reaching $48.65 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the electronic design automation software market will rise from $35.82 billion in 2025 to $48.65 billion by 2030, driven by AI-assisted design, cloud adoption and semiconductor demand. North America held the largest share in 2025 as the report points to broader global growth across chip design and verification tools. Why it matters: - Electronic design automation software underpins the design of chips, circuit boards and other complex electronics. - Faster growth in this market points to rising demand for tools that cut errors, speed development and support more advanced semiconductor products. - The forecast matters for chipmakers, design teams and software vendors as AI and cloud-based workflows reshape electronic design. What happened: - The Business Research Company projected the electronic design automation software market will grow from $35.82 billion in 2025 to $37.76 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts the market will reach $48.65 billion by 2030. - The company released the forecast on June 16, 2026. - North America held the largest share of the market in 2025. The details: - The forecast implies a 5.4% compound annual growth rate from 2025 to 2026. - The longer-term outlook points to a 6.5% CAGR through 2030. - The report ties earlier growth to rising adoption of PCB design software, IC physical design tools, multi-chip module design platforms, computer-aided engineering and simulation tools, and semiconductor intellectual property. - The report says future growth will be supported by AI-assisted design and verification tools, cloud-based EDA solutions, automated simulation and analysis, real-time design verification and IoT-enabled design platforms. - Key trends cited for the forecast period include AI-driven EDA tools, cloud adoption, IoT-enabled circuit simulation, big data analytics in design and automated verification system improvements. - The report says EDA software helps automate the computer-aided design of electronic systems. - The software is used to create circuit boards, processors and other advanced electronics. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa in addition to North America. - The new 2026 market reports include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technology analysis and future trend analysis. Between the lines: - The semiconductor cycle appears to be a major demand engine for EDA tools, since chip development requires more specialized design and verification software. - The emphasis on AI and cloud suggests the market is shifting from traditional desktop design workflows toward more automated and collaborative platforms. - The report’s regional breakdown indicates growth opportunities are broadening beyond the largest current market in North America. What’s next: - The report expects AI integration, cloud adoption and automated verification to shape the next phase of market expansion. - The full report and free sample are available through the company’s announcement and the sample report . - The Business Research Company also says its broader research offering includes more than 30,000 reports across 27 industries and 60 geographies. The bottom line: - EDA software demand is set to keep rising as semiconductor design becomes more complex and more automated.