Global Mobile Manufacturing list : India is now the 2nd largest mobile phone producer (12% share), behind China (67%). See full ranking of top manufacturing hubs like Vietnam, Korea & Indonesia.
India Emerges as World’s 2nd Largest Mobile Phone Producer
The global mobile manufacturing industry continues to be dominated by China, but India has rapidly climbed to become the second-largest producer, accounting for 12% of worldwide production. This growth is fueled by PLI schemes, export incentives, and major brands shifting production from China.
Top Mobile Manufacturing Countries (2024)
Here’s a breakdown of the biggest players in smartphone production and their key manufacturers:
| Rank | Country | % of Global Production | Key Manufacturers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 67% | Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Honor, Lenovo |
| 2 | India | 12% | Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Lava, Micromax |
| 3 | Vietnam | 10% | Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi, VinSmart |
| 4 | South Korea | 5% | Samsung (premium models), LG (discontinued in 2021) |
| 5 | Indonesia | 2% | Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Advan |
| 6 | Others | 4% | USA (Apple assembly), Brazil, Taiwan (Foxconn) |
Key Insights on Mobile Manufacturing Trends
1. China Still Dominates (67% Share)
- Largest exporter of smartphones globally.
- Home to Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo – some of the world’s top brands.
- Faces rising labor costs & US-China trade tensions, pushing brands to diversify.
2. India’s Rapid Growth (12% Share)
- Fastest-growing mobile manufacturing hub.
- Samsung, Apple (Foxconn, Wistron, Pegatron), Xiaomi, Oppo expanding production.
- PLI Scheme boosted exports – India now ships phones to USA, UAE, Europe.
- Target: $50B+ mobile exports by 2026.
3. Vietnam Rising as Alternative (10% Share)
- Samsung’s biggest production base outside Korea.
- Xiaomi, Oppo, VinSmart also expanding here.
- Benefits from lower labor costs than China.
4. South Korea (5%) – Premium & R&D Focus
- Samsung’s high-end phones (Galaxy S/Z Series) made here.
- LG exited smartphone biz in 2021, but still makes components.
5. Indonesia & Others Gaining Ground
- Indonesia (2%) – Growing local brands like Advan.
- USA – Apple’s Texas & California assembly plants (limited scale).
- Brazil, Taiwan – Foxconn & other EMS players operate here.
Future Outlook: Shifting Supply Chains
- India & Vietnam to gain more share as China+1 strategy grows.
- Apple shifting 25% iPhone production to India by 2025.
- Samsung expanding in Vietnam & India, reducing China dependence.