Breadboards, widely used for circuit and component setting and testing in the education, industry research, prototyping and product development, and DIY fields, have a sizeable market.
Globally, solderless types have the broadest reach, attaining $580 million in 2025, according to China-based consulting firm Market Monitor Global. Of this, more than one-third or $198 million was accounted for by China. This market is projected to increase at a CAGR of 3.9 percent and hit $758 million worldwide by 2032.
Industry analysts attribute the steady demand rise to the growth of STEM education and the need for R&D and prototyping amid advancements in technology.
In China, there are single-sided and composite breadboards that can be sourced as well, but it is solderless kinds that form the bulk of manufacturers’ shipments. These are made of ABS and have round or square holes with phosphor bronze or nickel plating. Options extend to having jumper wires or without them.
Most companies ensure that their products are compliant with RoHS requirements.
Materials used in manufacturing breadboards in China come from domestic providers, although buyers can specify imported inputs and are accommodated. So far, there have been no significant changes in the cost of materials, keeping product prices unchanged. This stable trend is expected to persist in the next six months.
Solderless breadboard with power module, jumper wires
Company: All New Semi Electronic Co. Ltd
The MB102 from All New Semi consists of an 830-tie point solderless breadboard, a power module and 65 flexible jumper wires. It has a rated voltage of 3.3 to 5V.
MOQ: 100 sets
Lead time: 7 days
Breadboard with proto shield
Company: All New Semi Electronic Co. Ltd
All New Semi’s M152 consists of a breadboard and an Arduino Mega Proto Shield V3.0 and has 3.3 to 5VDC power supply.
MOQ: 1 set
Lead time: 7 days
Breadboard with 2,854 points
Company: Shallin Electronics Co. Ltd
The ZSM13N from Shallin is a solderless breadboard with 2,854 tie or contact points. It has round holes with an anodized base. This prototyping tool is RoHS-compliant.
MOQ: Negotiable
Lead time: 21 days
Breadboard with square holes
Company: Shallin Electronics Co. Ltd
A solderless breadboard, the ZSB243 from Shallin has square holes and measures 215x130mm. It meets RoHS requirements.
MOQ: Negotiable
Lead time: 21 days
Mini breadboard with 47 holes
Company: Shenzhen Shengpengyun Technology Co. Ltd
Shenzhen Shengpengyun offers the SYB-170, a mini solderless breadboard with 47 holes. This tool measures 35x47mm and is available in black, white, blue, red, yellow, green, gray and other colors.
MOQ: 1,000 pieces
Lead time: 15 days
Mini breadboard with 25 holes
Company: Shenzhen Shengpengyun Technology Co. Ltd
The ZY-25 mini solderless breadboard from Shenzhen Shengpengyun has 25 holes and comes in black, white, blue, red, orange and green versions.
MOQ: 10 pieces
Lead time: 15 days
