Two-Way Radio Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The two-way radio market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.82 billion in 2024 to $10.68 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing digitalization across various sectors, increased demand for public safety and security, rising industrialization and infrastructure development, and demand for customizable and feature-rich solutions.

The two-way radio market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption in commercial and industrial sectors, increasing adoption of outdoor recreational activities, rising investment in public safety infrastructure, rising demand in emerging. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of advanced technologies, integration with IoT and AI technologies, adoption of cloud-based solutions, adoption of digital radios by law enforcement agencies, integration with smartphones.

The surge in outdoor recreational activities' adoption is anticipated to drive the growth of the two-way radio market in the foreseeable future. Outdoor recreational activities encompass a broad spectrum of leisure pursuits and hobbies taking place in natural surroundings and outdoor environments. The increasing adoption of these activities is attributed to their cumulative health benefits, evolving social trends, and a growing desire for connectivity with nature. Two-way radios play a crucial role in outdoor recreation, providing reliable communication in areas where cellular service is unavailable and ensuring safety and coordination during endeavors such as hiking and camping. For instance, as per the November 2023 report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, a US-based government agency, outdoor recreation contributed 19.8% to the economy's value in 2022, up from 19% the previous year. Consequently, the rising adoption of outdoor recreational activities propels the expansion of the two-way radio market.

Leading companies in the two-way radio market are innovating advanced solutions, notably portable two-way radios, to enhance mission-critical communication for frontline workers. Portable two-way radios are handheld communication devices enabling wireless transmission and reception of messages. These radios boast versatility, affordability, and ease of use, rendering them ideal for diverse applications such as public safety, construction, and event management. For instance, in November 2023, Hytera Communications Corporation, a China-based communications equipment company, introduced a new generation of intrinsically safe (IS) two-way radio series, including the HP79XEx DMR Portable Two-way Radio and the PT890Ex TETRA Portable Radio. Engineered to augment personnel safety and communication efficiency, these radios are certified by various explosion-proof standards, making them suitable for industries such as oil and gas, mining, chemical, firefighting, and more. Engineered to prevent sparking during use, minimize heat generation, and ensure safety in hazardous environments with flammable dust and vapors.

In November 2022, Mobile Communications America Inc. (MCA), a US-based telecommunications company, finalized the acquisition of Communications Electronics Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster MCA's presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and enhance its capability to deliver wireless communication solutions for public safety agencies, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and businesses. Communications Electronics Inc. is a US-based wireless communication services provider specializing in the design, installation, sales, and service of two-way radio and in-building wireless systems.

Major companies operating in the two-way radio market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Johnson Controls, Thales Group, Motorola Solutions Inc., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, JVCKENWOOD Corporation, Kenwood Corporation, Maxon America Inc., TETRA, Codan Limited, Tait Communications, Sepura Limited, Icom Incorporated, Uniden America Corporation, BK Technologies Corporation, Shenzhen HQT Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Midland Radio Corporation, Simoco Wireless Solutions, Ritron Inc., Hytera Mobilfunk GmbH, SFL Mobile Radio, TPL Communications Inc., Thodukonics, Uniden America Corporation, Kirisun Communications Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the two-way radio market in 2024. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the two-way radio market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the two-way radio market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The two-way radio market consists of sales of products including handheld walkie-talkies, base stations, repeaters, antennas, digital radios, and analog radios. 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).

A two-way radio is a portable communication device that enables users to transmit and receive audio signals over a designated radio frequency. Comprising a transmitter and receiver, it facilitates seamless two-way voice communication within a limited range, ensuring instantaneous and dependable connectivity.

Two main types of two-way radios exist such as analog walkie-talkies and digital walkie-talkies. Analog walkie-talkies utilize traditional analog technology for signal transmission and reception. They encompass various technologies such as terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA), Project 25 (P25), digital mobile radio (DMR), and next-generation digital narrowband (NXDN), serving diverse applications across sectors including government and public safety, utilities, industry and commerce, among others.

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