Routing Global Market Report 2026

Routing refers to the delivery of network services, whether wired or wireless, conducted by network layer devices. The routing process involves selecting a path for traffic within a network or across multiple networks. This concept is applicable to various network types, including circuit-switched networks, public switched telephone networks (PSTN), computer networks, the internet, IP addresses, and others. Routing algorithms, metrics, and costs are employed to initialize and maintain the routing table, facilitating the determination of paths for data transmission.

The primary types of routing encompass wired and wireless. Wireless routing products or services involve the utilization of wireless devices to transmit data packets between networks. Wireless routing employs built-in antennas to establish connections with a home Wi-Fi network, providing internet connectivity for all devices on the network. Routing products and services can be categorized into edge, core, and virtual, with applications in data centers and enterprise settings. End-users of routing services span various sectors, including BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), healthcare, education, residential, and media & entertainment.

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.

Tariffs have impacted the routing market by increasing the cost of imported semiconductors, chipsets, antennas, circuit boards, and optical modules essential for wired and wireless routers. Datacenter, enterprise, education, and residential deployments in North America and Europe face higher procurement costs and extended supply cycles. However, tariffs are driving regional manufacturing expansion, diversification of component sourcing, and innovation in cost-optimized routing technologies, enhancing long-term network resilience.

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The routing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $22.49 billion in 2025 to $25.03 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of wired enterprise routing, expansion of datacenter networking demand, rising dependence on routing algorithms for multi-network connectivity, early deployment of core and edge routers, growing use of routing in pstn and computer networks.

The routing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising need for high-performance wireless routing, expansion of virtual and software-defined routing, increased demand for multi-gigabit routing solutions, development of advanced routing metrics and automation tools, growing need for resilient routing across hybrid networks. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of advanced cybersecure routing platforms, deployment of IoT-integrated network routing, integration of AI-assisted traffic path optimization, expansion of intelligent enterprise routing systems, advancement of cloud-centric routing architectures.

The growing adoption of cloud-based services is expected to drive the expansion of the routing market in the coming years. Cloud-based services encompass a wide variety of on-demand solutions delivered via the internet. Their adoption is rising because they provide scalable, cost-effective, and remotely accessible options that allow users to store, process, and retrieve data from anywhere while reducing IT infrastructure expenses. Routing supports cloud-based services by efficiently directing data across networks, ensuring faster, more reliable, and secure transmission of information between users and cloud servers. For example, in May 2024, Gartner, a U.S.-based publicly traded research and advisory firm, reported that global end-user spending on public cloud services is projected to grow 20.4%, reaching $675.4 billion in 2024-up from $561 billion in 2023. Therefore, the increasing adoption of cloud-based services is fueling growth in the routing market.

Major companies in the routing market are leveraging edge computing to strengthen their competitive position. Edge computing is a distributed computing approach that brings data processing and analysis closer to the source of data generation, typically at or near the network edge. For instance, in May 2024, Tata Communications, an India-based telecommunications provider, introduced its fully automated edge-computing platform, CloudLyte. This solution includes real-time inferencing and auto-scaling capabilities and is built on a 'solution-in-a-box' architecture that integrates platform, infrastructure, network, and managed services. It also features a multi-access, cloud- and infrastructure-agnostic design that enables rapid deployment within minutes.

In May 2024, Prism Visual Software Inc., a U.S.-based software company, acquired Advantage Route Systems Inc. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Prism Visual Software seeks to enhance its offerings with ARS's modern, scalable software solutions, supporting its organic growth strategy and broadening its market presence. According to Prism CEO Craig Mordi, ARS's well-designed Mango One solutions offer a strong base for scaling Prism's existing products, ensuring continued growth and success for both organizations. Advantage Route Systems Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in innovative routing and logistics software solutions designed to streamline delivery operations across multiple industries.

Major companies operating in the routing market are Cisco Systems Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Juniper Networks Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Arista Networks Inc., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., New H3C Technologies Co. Ltd., NETGEAR Inc., Nokia Corporation, Xiaomi Corporation, ADTRAN Inc., Allied Telesis Inc., Belkin International Inc., D-Link Corporation, EERO LLC, EKINOPS S.A., Extreme Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., Fujitsu Limited, Hitachi Ltd., NEC Corporation, Palo Alto Networks Inc., Riverbed Technology Inc., TP-Link Technologies Co. Ltd., ZTE Corporation, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise USA Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Dell Technologies Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the routing market in 2025. The regions covered in the routing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the routing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The routing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing routing servicefor spatial analysis on transportation networks, such as determining the most efficient path through a city, locating the nearest emergency vehicle or facility, determining the service area in and around a specific location, or fulfilling a number of orders with a fleet of vehicles. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The routing market also includes sales of routing components such as input ports, witching fabrics, output ports and routing processor. 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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This report focuses routing market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Wired; Wireless
• 2) By Placement: Edge; Core; Virtual
• 3) By Application: Datacenter; Enterprise
• 4) By Vertical: BFSI; Healthcare; Education; Residential; Media & Entertainment
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Wired: Ethernet Routers; Fiber-Optic Routers
• 2) By Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 Routers; Wi-Fi 6 Routers; Wi-Fi 6E Routers; Wi-Fi 7 Routers
• Companies Mentioned: Cisco Systems Inc.; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; Juniper Networks Inc.; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Arista Networks Inc.; ASUSTeK Computer Inc.; New H3C Technologies Co. Ltd.; NETGEAR Inc.; Nokia Corporation; Xiaomi Corporation; ADTRAN Inc.; Allied Telesis Inc.; Belkin International Inc.; D-Link Corporation; EERO LLC; EKINOPS S.A.; Extreme Networks Inc.; Fortinet Inc.; Fujitsu Limited; Hitachi Ltd.; NEC Corporation; Palo Alto Networks Inc.; Riverbed Technology Inc.; TP-Link Technologies Co. Ltd.; ZTE Corporation; Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise USA Inc.; Brocade Communications Systems Inc.; Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.; Dell Technologies Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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