Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market 2026-2035

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Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Components (Hardware, Platform, Connectivity, and Services), by Network (5G Standalone, and 5G Non-Standalone), and by End-User Industry (BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy and Utilities, Automotive and Transportation, Government and Defense, Residential, and Others), Forecast Period (2026-2035)

Industry Overview

Asia-Pacific 5G IoT market was valued at $3.0 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $96.8 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 41.8% during the forecast period (2026-2035). Asia-Pacific 5G IoT market is expanding due to strong government support and technological advancements by regional providers. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. has accelerated the deployment of 5G infrastructure and IoT modules across China, enabling a wider range of connected applications. Telecom operators in Japan, South Korea, and Singapore are partnering with hardware and software vendors to develop high-speed IoT ecosystems. The rising demand for smart transportation, healthcare monitoring, and energy automation is further strengthening market performance. With increasing cross-industry collaboration, companies are building scalable and secure IoT frameworks. These efforts are contributing significantly to digital connectivity and economic modernization in the region.

Market Dynamics

Growing Integration of 5G IoT in Smart Infrastructure

The Asia-Pacific 5G IoT market is witnessing a rapid increase in smart infrastructure projects supported by advanced network solutions. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has been developing 5G-enabled IoT systems that enhance urban connectivity and smart building automation. Across China and India, city modernization initiatives are driving large-scale adoption of connected devices. ZTE Corporation has contributed through its IoT gateways and low latency 5G modules designed for municipal and energy management applications. These developments are creating more efficient communication between public services and digital platforms. As infrastructure investment expands, 5G IoT is becoming central to sustainable regional growth.

Expansion of Industrial IoT and Edge Technologies

The increasing digital transformation of industries in the region is encouraging investments in 5G IoT-enabled automation. NEC Corporation has introduced intelligent edge platforms that integrate 5G networks for faster decision-making in industrial settings. Manufacturers are leveraging these systems to monitor operations and optimize production in real time. Fujitsu Limited is also advancing smart factory initiatives by combining IoT data management with private 5G networks. This synergy between connectivity and analytics is reshaping manufacturing and logistics ecosystems. The focus on precision, safety, and operational efficiency continues to drive the adoption of 5G IoT across Asia-Pacific's industrial sectors.

Market Segmentation

Based on the components, the market is segmented into hardware, platform, connectivity, and services.
Based on the network, the market is segmented into 5G standalone and 5G non-standalone.
Based on the end-user industry, the market is segmented into BFSI, manufacturing, healthcare, energy and utilities, automotive and transportation, government and defense, residential, and others.

Non-Standalone (NSA) Networks Segment to Lead the Market with the Largest Share

The growing preference for 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) networks is a major factor supporting the Asia-Pacific's IoT expansion. NTT Docomo, Inc. has implemented NSA-based 5G solutions to enhance connectivity for industrial automation and consumer IoT services. The model's ability to integrate with existing LTE infrastructure offers faster deployment and cost efficiency. SK Telecom Co., Ltd. is extending similar solutions across South Korea to improve service reliability and device communication. These developments are enabling smooth migration toward advanced standalone networks while maintaining consistent performance. The flexibility of NSA networks continues to attract industries seeking immediate 5G IoT benefits without complete network overhauls.

Manufacturing: A Key Segment in Market Growth

Manufacturing has become one of the strongest contributors to 5G IoT growth in the Asia-Pacific. Hitachi, Ltd. is introducing connected production systems that utilize private 5G networks for predictive maintenance and asset monitoring. These systems help reduce downtime and optimize resource usage in factories. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has also expanded its digital manufacturing portfolio by integrating 5G-enabled sensors for precise control and automation. Such innovations are transforming traditional production environments into fully connected smart facilities. The ability to gather real-time data and improve process visibility positions the manufacturing industry as a leading adopter of 5G IoT technologies across the region.

Regional Outlook

Asia-Pacific 5G IoT market is further divided by countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia & New Zealand, ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, and others), and the Rest of Asia-Pacific.

China Dominates the Market with Major Share

The 5G IoT market in China is advancing rapidly, supported by extensive network deployment and industrial adoption. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. has played a central role through its integrated 5G IoT modules and cloud platforms, enabling seamless connectivity across manufacturing and logistics sectors. ZTE Corporation continues to expand its smart city and industrial IoT portfolios, providing low-latency communication systems for energy management and transportation networks. The country's strong policy backing for digital infrastructure has further accelerated enterprise-level 5G integration. Collaboration between telecom operators and equipment manufacturers is strengthening service coverage and innovation. As a result, China is establishing itself as a global leader in large-scale 5G IoT implementation.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies operating in the Asia-Pacific 5G IoT market include Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., NEC Corporation, Nokia Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., ZTE Corporation, among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.

Recent Development

In November 2024, China Unicom Beijing and Huawei held an event, "5G Capital on the Way - Lighting Up Beijing with 5G-Advanced," to announce their deployment of the global first large-scale integrated 5G-Advanced intelligent network. The network supports a leading 5G-Advanced smart commercial complex at the Workers' Stadium, with integrated high- and low-band networking. Furthermore, a benchmark was set for the industry's first large-scale 10-gigabit 5G-Advanced network featuring air-ground integrated communications at the Great Wall scenic area, establishing the low-altitude economy innovation base. These developments will bring a better user experience to users in Beijing.

The Report Covers:

Market value data analysis of 2025 and forecast to 2035.
Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
Key companies operating in the Asia-Pacific 5G IoT market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
Competitive strategies by identifying 'who-stands-where' in the market.

Product Code: OMR2023743

1. Report Summary

Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market Sales Analysis - Component | Network | End-User Industry ($ Million)
Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market Sales Performance of Top Countries
1.1. Research Methodology
Primary Research Approach
Secondary Research Approach
1.2. Market Snapshot

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Study
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Industry Trends
- 2.2.2. Market Recommendations

3. Market Determinants

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Drivers For Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market: Impact Analysis
3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
- 3.2.1. Restraints For Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market: Impact Analysis
3.3. Market Opportunities

4. Competitive Landscape

4.1. Competitive Dashboard - Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
5G IoT Product Comparison Analysis
Top Market Player Ranking Matrix
4.2. Key Company Analysis
- 4.2.1. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
  - 4.2.1.1. Overview
  - 4.2.1.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.2. NEC Corporation
  - 4.2.2.1. Overview
  - 4.2.2.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.3. Nokia Corporation
  - 4.2.3.1. Overview
  - 4.2.3.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.4. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
  - 4.2.4.1. Overview
  - 4.2.4.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.5. ZTE Corporation
  - 4.2.5.1. Overview
  - 4.2.5.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.5.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.5.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.5.5. Business Strategy
4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
- 4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
- 4.3.2. Product Launch
- 4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration

5. Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market Sales Analysis by Component ($ Million)

5.1. Hardware
5.2. Platform
5.3. Connectivity
5.4. Services
- 5.4.1. Professional Services
- 5.4.2. Managed Services

6. Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market Sales Analysis by Network ($ Million)

6.1. 5G Standalone
6.2. 5G Non-Standalone

7. Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market Sales Analysis by End-User ($ Million)

7.1. BFSI
7.2. Manufacturing
7.3. Healthcare
7.4. Energy and Utilities
7.5. Automotive and Transportation
7.6. Government and Defense
7.7. Residential
7.8. Others End-User (Smart Building, Agriculture, and Education)

8. Regional Analysis

8.1. Asia-Pacific 5G IoT Market Sales Analysis - Component | Network | End-User |Country ($ Million)
Macroeconomic Factors for Asia-Pacific
- 8.1.1. China
- 8.1.2. Japan
- 8.1.3. South Korea
- 8.1.4. India
- 8.1.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 8.1.6. ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, And others)
- 8.1.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific

9. Company Profiles

9.1. Bharti Airtel Limited
- 9.1.1. Quick Facts
- 9.1.2. Company Overview
- 9.1.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.1.4. Business Strategies
9.2. China Mobile Communications Corporation
- 9.2.1. Quick Facts
- 9.2.2. Company Overview
- 9.2.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.2.4. Business Strategies
9.3. Ericsson AB
- 9.3.1. Quick Facts
- 9.3.2. Company Overview
- 9.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.3.4. Business Strategies
9.4. Fujitsu Limited
- 9.4.1. Quick Facts
- 9.4.2. Company Overview
- 9.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.4.4. Business Strategies
9.5. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- 9.5.1. Quick Facts
- 9.5.2. Company Overview
- 9.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.5.4. Business Strategies
9.6. KT Corporation
- 9.6.1. Quick Facts
- 9.6.2. Company Overview
- 9.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.6.4. Business Strategies
9.7. LG Electronics Inc.
- 9.7.1. Quick Facts
- 9.7.2. Company Overview
- 9.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.7.4. Business Strategies
9.8. MediaTek Inc.
- 9.8.1. Quick Facts
- 9.8.2. Company Overview
- 9.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.8.4. Business Strategies
9.9. NEC Corporation
- 9.9.1. Quick Facts
- 9.9.2. Company Overview
- 9.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.9.4. Business Strategies
9.10. Nokia Corporation
- 9.10.1. Quick Facts
- 9.10.2. Company Overview
- 9.10.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.10.4. Business Strategies
9.11. NTT Docomo, Inc.
- 9.11.1. Quick Facts
- 9.11.2. Company Overview
- 9.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.11.4. Business Strategies
9.12. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
- 9.12.1. Quick Facts
- 9.12.2. Company Overview
- 9.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.12.4. Business Strategies
9.13. Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
- 9.13.1. Quick Facts
- 9.13.2. Company Overview
- 9.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.13.4. Business Strategies
9.14. Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
- 9.14.1. Quick Facts
- 9.14.2. Company Overview
- 9.14.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.14.4. Business Strategies
9.15. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- 9.15.1. Quick Facts
- 9.15.2. Company Overview
- 9.15.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.15.4. Business Strategies
9.16. Singtel Group (Singapore Telecommunications Limited)
- 9.16.1. Quick Facts
- 9.16.2. Company Overview
- 9.16.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.16.4. Business Strategies
9.17. SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
- 9.17.1. Quick Facts
- 9.17.2. Company Overview
- 9.17.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.17.4. Business Strategies
9.18. SoftBank Group Corp.
- 9.18.1. Quick Facts
- 9.18.2. Company Overview
- 9.18.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.18.4. Business Strategies
9.19. Telstra Corporation Limited
- 9.19.1. Quick Facts
- 9.19.2. Company Overview
- 9.19.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.19.4. Business Strategies
9.20. ZTE Corporation
- 9.20.1. Quick Facts
- 9.20.2. Company Overview
- 9.20.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.20.4. Business Strategies