As per MRFR Analysis, the global radio transmitter market is projected to reach a valuation of USD 1.12 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.82% from 2024 to 2032. The market is driven by the increasing demand for effective communication and high-fidelity audio transmission, particularly in the automotive and electronics sectors. The analog segment holds the largest market share due to its extensive application in broadcasting. North America dominates the market, accounting for half of the global revenue, while the Asia-Pacific region is expected to exhibit the highest growth rate.
Key trends influencing the radio transmitter market include technological advancements and increased demand across various sectors.
Key players in the market include Gates Air (US), Broadcast Electronics (US), Comsa Corporación (Spain), RIZ-Transmitters Co. (Croatia), Continental Electronics (US), Nautel Ltd. (Canada), Beijing BBEF Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Thomson Broadcast (France), NEC Corporation (Japan), Harris Corporation (US), Hitachi Kokusai Electronic Inc. (Japan), Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG (Germany).
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review
The New-age trend of using smartphones caters to the growth of the radio transmitter market.
The proliferation of mobile devices and internet usage has led to a significant rise in the utilization of radio transmitters, radio transmitter drones, Bluetooth radio transmitters, FM radio transmitters, etc. It is stated that a significant number of young and adult individuals are using smartphones, iPhones, laptops, notebook computers, and other smart devices to access digital information. This trend is contributing to the global expansion of the radio transmitter industry. The increasing need for high-fidelity audio transmission over long distances will drive the growth of the global radio transmitter market. The increasing requirement for effective communication is said to accelerate the global demand for such radio transmitters and radio transmitter modules. The market size is stated to be influenced by a significant increase in demand for radio transmitters in the automotive and electronics sectors. The immense popularity of software-enabled radios will significantly add to the global market profits. New launches are projected to contribute lucratively towards the regional market size throughout the forecast period.
The global radio transmitter market is further sub-segmented into technology type and end-user insights.
The radio transmitter market when segmented based on technology type, is further segmented into analogue and digital type, where the analog type owns the major market share as compared to the digital type. In the coming years, the analogue segment's expansion may be attributed to its extensive application in broadcasting and its capacity to transmit analogue radio signals without interruption. Additionally, compatibility with existing analogue infrastructure and cost-effectiveness will drive the segment's growth during the forecast period that ends in the year 2030.
Based on the End-User segmentation, the radio transmitter market is further divided into automotive, broadcasting, and aviation & defence segments. Out of these, the broadcasting segmentation dominates the said market segment with a major market share globally. During the predicted timeframe, the segmental expansion may be subject to a large demand for radio transmitters in order to ensure that people receive radio programs that are transmitted in a seamless and high-quality manner. A proliferation of the segmental surge will occur as a result of the growing demand for new digital radio systems, which will enlarge the network coverage area and improve spectrum efficiency in order to reach a diverse variety of listeners.
The global radio transmitter market is primarily studied across four major regions namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. Among these regions, the North American region dominates the global market share of the radio transmitter market.
During the said forecast period, North America, which generated half of the worldwide radio transmitter market revenue, will continue to be the leading region in terms of revenue generation. Furthermore, the increase in investments in telecommunications infrastructure and the presence of major players in the region will stimulate regional market trends. The proliferation of robust wireless communication infrastructure in nations like Canada and the United States will facilitate the market's expansion in the North American region.
Apart from the North American region, the Asia-Pacific radio transmitter market is said to expand at the highest CAGR due to the increasing adoption of HD radio and digital audio broadcasting in nations including India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. In addition, regional industry trends will be augmented by an increase in the demand for software-defined radios and the incorporation of radio transmitters into the Internet of Things. Increasing interoperability and scalability requirements in the telecommunications industry will bolster the market's potential for expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.
The global radio transmitter market's top participants are assessed according to their product or service offerings, financial statements, significant advancements, strategic market approach, market position, geographical reach, and other notable characteristics. The chapter provides an examination of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis), as well as the winning imperatives, present emphasis and strategies, and threats from competition for the leading three to five firms in the market. Moreover, the selection of companies included in the market analysis can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the client.
Gates Air (US)
Broadcast Electronics (US)
Comsa Corporación (Spain)
RIZ-Transmitters Co. (Croatia)
Continental Electronics (US)
Nautel Ltd. (Canada)
Beijing BBEF Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
Thomson Broadcast (France)
NEC Corporation (Japan)
Harris Corporation (US)
Hitachi Kokusai Electronic Inc. (Japan)
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG (Germany)
February 2023 -
In February 2023, GatesAir signed a partnership and distribution deal to supply Transmitters for ATSC 3.0 Research and Testing in Canada to expand its business horizons.
October 2023 -
In October 2023, Broadcast Electronics introduced a generation next version of Radio Experience with TREplus.
The U.S.
Europe
Asia-Pacific
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 1.12 Billion |
| CAGR | 8.82% |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2021-2022 |
| Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | technology, Power Capacity, Type, End-User |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW) |
| Key Vendors | GatesAir (US), Broadcast Electronics (US), Nautel Ltd. (Canada), RIZ-Transmitters Co. (Croatia), Continental Electronics (US), NEC Corporation (Japan), Beijing BBEF Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Thomson Broadcast (France), Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG (Germany), Harris Corporation (US), Hitachi Kokusai Electronic Inc. (Japan), and Comsa Corporación (Spain) |
| Key Market Opportunities | The growing digital transformation initiative across radio station globally to facilitate faster and smoother working. |
| Key Market Drivers | Rise in smartphones. digitization of radio stations. Technological advancement in FM radio transmitters. |
Radio Transmitter Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The global radio transmitter market will be achieving USD 1.12 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.82% in the future.
Rise in smartphones, digitization of radio stations, and technological advancement in FM radio transmitters are making the market to rise high in the future.
GatesAir (US), Broadcast Electronics (US), Nautel Ltd. (Canada), RIZ-Transmitters Co. (Croatia) are the top four key players investing in the market’s growth.
Technology, power capacity, application, end-user are the segments of the market included in the study.
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World are the key regions being studied in the market study.
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