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Time-sensitive networking (TSN) comprises a collection of standards designed to improve Ethernet networks, enabling them to manage time-sensitive data with accuracy and low latency. Its goal is to deliver reliable and deterministic performance in network communications, which is essential for applications that demand high synchronization levels and minimal delays, such as industrial automation, automotive systems, and professional audio/video streaming.
The primary types of time-sensitive networking standards include IEEE 802.1AS, IEEE 802.1Qbv, IEEE 802.1CB, IEEE 802.1Qbu, IEEE 802.1QC, among others. IEEE 802.1Qbv introduces enhancements to Ethernet frames for time-sensitive traffic through time-aware scheduling. The various components involved encompass controllers and processors, power supply units, connectors, memory, switches, hubs, routers, and gateways. These components find applications across multiple sectors, including industrial automation, power and energy, automotive and transportation, oil and gas, aerospace, and more.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the information technology sector, especially in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Increased duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have driven up production and operating costs for tech companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Firms that depend on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are grappling with extended lead times and mounting pricing pressures. At the same time, tariffs on specialized software and retaliatory actions by key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and dampened foreign demand for U.S.-made technologies. In response, the sector is ramping up investments in domestic chip production, broadening its supplier network, and leveraging AI-powered automation to improve resilience and manage costs more effectively.
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The time-sensitive networking (tsn) market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.65 billion in 2024 to $0.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing data traffic, increasing computational power, demand for advanced network infrastructure, growing demand for advanced connectivity and real-time communication in vehicles, and demands of industrial automation.
The time-sensitive networking (tsn) market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for industrial 4.0, growing demand for industrial internet of things, increase in the necessity of deterministic communication, surging demand for automotive, and surging demand in the aerospace sector. Major trends in the forecast period include innovative hardware and software components, advanced switches and controllers, advanced sensors, advanced networking technologies, and technological innovations.
The forecast of 25.6% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.6% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariffs on network switches, timing modules, and precision clocks sourced from international vendors may hinder the development of ultra-reliable communication networks in industrial automation. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The increasing demand for the industrial internet of things (IIoT) is projected to significantly drive the growth of the time-sensitive networking (TSN) market. The IIoT involves the integration of connected devices, sensors, and machinery with industrial systems and processes, facilitating real-time data collection, monitoring, and control across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation. This rising demand for IIoT stems from industries aiming to improve operational efficiency, minimize downtime through predictive maintenance, enhance safety, and obtain real-time insights into their production processes. TSN is vital to IIoT as it allows real-time communication among devices within industrial networks, ensuring that time-critical data is transmitted reliably and predictably. This capability is essential for industrial automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing systems. For example, a report by IOT Analytics in June 2024 indicated that mobile operators worldwide generated $15 billion from 3.56 billion cellular IoT connections, with 5G and 5G RedCap expected to drive an 18% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the global cellular IoT market from 2024 to 2030. Thus, the growing IIoT demand is propelling the expansion of the TSN market.
Key players in the TSN market are concentrating on developing innovative products, including advanced switching solutions, to address the increasing need for dependable, real-time communication in industrial applications. These switching solutions are network switches specifically designed to manage and route time-sensitive data streams over Ethernet networks while ensuring deterministic and real-time communication. They prioritize time-sensitive traffic, which helps reduce delays and fluctuations in data transmission times, enabling high-performance, real-time operations. For instance, in January 2022, Microchip Technology Incorporated, a U.S.-based semiconductor company, introduced the LAN9668, a family of TSN Ethernet switches that facilitate a unified network architecture for industrial automation applications. This integrated solution allows for lower latency in data traffic flows and improved clock accuracy, making it a robust option for contemporary industrial automation requirements. The LAN9668 family supports converged network architectures, enabling developers to enhance product performance within existing networks and to enter new markets.
In October 2023, Emerson Electric Co., a U.S.-based technology, software, and engineering firm, acquired National Instruments Corporation for $8.2 billion. Through this acquisition, Emerson Electric Co. aims to strengthen its position as a global leader in automation and leverage key trends such as nearshoring, digital transformation, and sustainability. National Instruments Corporation is a U.S.-based company that specializes in time-sensitive networking (TSN).
Major companies operating in the time-sensitive networking (TSN) market are Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Siemens AG , Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Broadcom Limited, Nokia Corporation Inc., Texas Instruments Inc., Emerson Electric Co., NXP Semiconductors, Analog Devices Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Microchip Technology Inc., Marvell Technology Group Ltd., Mouser Electronics Inc., Belden Inc., Advantech Co. Ltd., Microsemi Corporation, Spirent Communications PLC, TTTech Computertechnik AG, HMS Networks AB
North America was the largest region in the time-sensitive networking (TSN) market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the time-sensitive networking (TSN) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the time-sensitive networking (TSN) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The time-sensitive networking (TSN) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as time-sensitive networking training, integration services, and security services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The time-sensitive networking (TSN) market also includes sales of network interface cards, configuration tools, and evaluation kits. 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.
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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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