5 Key SBOM Statistics Driving Adoption in 2025

As software systems grow more interconnected and reliant on open-source components, visibility into what’s under the hood has become non-negotiable. That’s where Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) come in. Once seen as a technical detail, SBOMs are now central to how organizations manage security, compliance, and supply chain risk. 

To understand why adoption is accelerating, we’ve gathered some of the most telling statistics from across the industry. These numbers reveal not only how quickly the landscape is changing—but also why SBOMs are fast becoming a cornerstone of modern software strategy.

SBOM Market Growth

The SBOM market is exploding. Global revenues are projected to hit $1.318 billion by 2025, growing at a 24% CAGR through 2033. Why? Regulations are tightening, software is only getting more complex, and nobody wants to be blind to what’s inside their supply chain  

And Gartner puts it bluntly: By 2025, 60% of organizations building or buying critical infrastructure software will mandate SBOMs, up from less than 20% in 2022 [source 

That’s a massive jump in just three years.

Regulatory Impact

If you’re in healthcare or critical industries, SBOMs aren’t optional anymore. 

The FDA now requires SBOMs for medical device submissions, covering every software component—commercial, open-source, or off-the-shelf. 

And it doesn’t stop there. Federal agencies, defense, and even the auto industry are building SBOM mandates into procurement processes 

Adoption and Enterprise Readiness

The enterprise world is catching on fast: 

• 92% of large enterprises are planning to implement SBOMs in response to government mandates. 

• 60% of organizations already require SBOMs from their vendors 

Vulnerability Detection Accuracy

Here’s a frustrating reality: not all SBOM tools give you the same results. 

A Montana State University study found that the same software artifact produced different vulnerability reports depending on the SBOM tool and format used (Syft vs. Trivy, SPDX vs. CycloneDX)  

So, accuracy isn’t just about having an SBOM—it’s about using the right tool and validating the results. Otherwise, you’re making decisions on shaky data. 

Build-Native SBOM Integration

This one excites developers: in 2025, ecosystems like Yocto (Linux), Python, and Java (via Maven/Gradle plugins) are baking SBOM support directly into the build process. 

No more bolting it on later. SBOMs are becoming part of “business as usual” in software development. 

Why SBOMs Are Needed (The Open-Source Reality Check) 

Modern applications are mostly glued together with open-source components. That’s both the strength and the Achilles’ heel of today’s software. 

• 96% of applications use open-source components. 

• 95% of vulnerabilities come from those dependencies 

• The average app has 595 components—good luck if you are tracking manually 

• 91% of apps include at least one outdated or unmaintained dependency. 

And here’s the kicker: 

• The average app contains 50+ known vulnerabilities. 

• 48% of apps have at least one high-risk vulnerability. 

• 35.5% of data breaches in 2024 were caused by third-party software vulnerabilities. 

Remember Log4j? At one point, it was being exploited 2 million times per hour. Without SBOMs, many organizations couldn’t even tell if they were affected. 

That was the wake-up call. 

Final Thoughts 

Every number here points to the same reality: visibility into software supply chains is no longer optional. 

Without SBOMs, organizations risk compliance failures, blind spots in vulnerability management, and even losing out on vendor contracts. With them, they gain leverage, clarity, and the confidence to move faster. 

What was once treated as a niche security exercise is now becoming the fabric of modern software development. In fact, the organizations that adopt early aren’t just checking a regulatory box — they’re setting themselves up for stronger resilience and a competitive edge. 

This is where tools like SBOMApp come in. By automating SBOM generation, improving accuracy in vulnerability detection, and aligning with regulatory requirements, SBOMApp helps teams make the shift without slowing down development. 

SBOMs are here to stay. The only question is: will you wait for mandates to force adoption, or start using SBOMApp to turn them into a strategic advantage today?