PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1727731
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1727731
A 5G antenna is a specialized device designed to transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals for 5G networks, enabling ultra-fast wireless communication with high reliability, low latency, and extensive device connectivity. These antennas play a crucial role in the 5G infrastructure and are designed to support advanced technologies such as millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies, beamforming, and massive multiple input, multiple output (MIMO).
The primary types of 5G antennas include switched multi-beam antennas and adaptive array antennas. A switched multi-beam antenna creates multiple directional beams that can be electronically switched to enhance coverage and signal reception. The technologies used in these antennas include single input multiple output (SIMO), multiple input single output (MISO), and multiple input multiple output (MIMO). These antennas are applied in various fields, such as mobile phones, factory automation, connected vehicles, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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The 5G antenna market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $23.34 billion in 2024 to $27.61 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rapid increase in mobile data traffic, rising investments in smart city infrastructure, the expanding use of small cells to enhance urban network density, the growing popularity of video streaming and AR/VR applications, and the increasing adoption of small cells in urban areas.
The 5G antenna market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $45.40 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for high-speed internet and low latency, the growing deployment of small cell infrastructure, the increasing popularity of cloud gaming and AR/VR applications, a stronger focus on energy-efficient and compact antenna designs, and the rising need for private 5G networks in enterprises. Key trends expected in this period include the integration of beamforming and smart antenna technologies, advancements in antenna design and materials, increased R&D investments in next-generation antenna technologies, and regulatory developments that are driving standardization.
The growing adoption of mobile phones is expected to drive the growth of the 5G antenna market in the future. Mobile phones are portable electronic devices that enable communication through voice calls, text messages, and internet access. The increasing use of mobile phones is driven by technological advancements, improved connectivity, greater convenience, portability, and the rising popularity of social media and entertainment. The 5G antenna plays a crucial role in enhancing mobile phone performance by enabling faster data speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connections. This allows users to stream content, download large files, and run data-heavy applications with minimal delays. For example, a report released by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association in October 2024 revealed that by the end of 2023, nearly 4.3 billion people (53% of the global population) were using smartphones for internet access. Furthermore, approximately 80% of mobile internet users were using 4G or 5G devices, reflecting a 330 million increase from 2022. This surge in mobile phone usage is fueling the expansion of the 5G antenna market.
Companies in the 5G antenna market are focusing on developing cutting-edge products, such as massive multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antennas, to increase network capacity, improve data throughput, reduce interference, and facilitate more efficient and flexible 5G deployments. Massive MIMO antennas are advanced devices that use numerous elements to boost network capacity and coverage, allowing simultaneous transmission to multiple users. For example, in October 2022, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., a China-based tech company, introduced its Maxwell platform and X2 Antenna. These antenna solutions are designed to support the efficient deployment of 5G, enhancing integration and configuration capabilities. They improve network coverage and capacity while supporting the evolution of 5G multi-antenna technologies, catering to the diverse needs of operators. The Maxwell platform and X2 antenna represent a significant advancement in 5G deployment, offering efficient integration, powerful configurations, and enhanced network coverage.
In January 2024, Amphenol Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of electronic connectors, acquired PCTEL Inc. for $139.7 million. This acquisition is aimed at strengthening Amphenol's position in the wireless communication industry by integrating PCTEL's advanced antenna technology and testing solutions. PCTEL Inc. is a US-based company specializing in the design and manufacturing of 5G antennas.
Major players in the 5G antenna market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., T-Mobile US Inc., AT&T Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Orange S.A., QUALCOMM Incorporated, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, Telecom Italia S.p.A., TE Connectivity Ltd., CommScope Holding Company Inc., Shenzhen Sunway Communication Co. Ltd., Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited, Huizhou SPEED Wireless Technology Co. Ltd., Airspan Networks Inc., Taoglas Limited, PCTEL Inc., Airgain Inc., Laird Connectivity Inc., Panaroma Antennas Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the 5G antenna market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in 5G antenna report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the 5G antenna market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The 5G antenna market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as high-speed data transmission, low latency, and enhanced reliability. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The 5G antenna market consists of sales of products including panel antennas, omni-directional antennas, and beamforming antennas. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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