Antenna, Transducer, and Radome Market Report 2025

The antenna, transducer, and radome market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.15 billion in 2024 to $13.01 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to telecommunication expansion, advancements in radar systems, wireless connectivity proliferation, satellite communication development, consumer electronics evolution, medical imaging equipment development.

The antenna, transducer, and radome market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.43 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emergence of smart cities, space exploration and satellite constellations, aviation communication upgrades, renewable energy infrastructure, advancements in automotive connectivity, development of next-gen radar systems. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of antennas in smart devices, growth in automotive antenna technologies, use of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antennas, rise of satellite communication antennas, advancements in radar technologies, demand for 3d printed antennas and radomes.

Increasing defense expenditure is anticipated to drive the growth of the antenna, transducer, and radome market in the coming years. Defense expenditure encompasses both current and capital spending on the armed forces, which includes peacekeeping troops, defense ministries, and other government agencies involved in defense initiatives. This expenditure facilitates the acquisition of antennas, transducers, and radomes, as funds are allocated for aircraft, ships, submarines, guided missiles, engines, and related components. For example, in April 2024, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a renowned international organization based in Stockholm, reported that global military spending reached approximately $2.44 trillion in 2023, marking a 6.8% increase from the previous year. Consequently, the rise in defense expenditure is propelling the growth of the antenna, transducer, and radome market.

The growing number of IoT-linked devices is expected to drive the growth of the antenna, transducer, and radome market in the future. IoT-linked devices are nonstandard computing devices that connect wirelessly to a network and can transmit data. Effective communication, which is vital for data transfer between IoT devices and central processing systems, relies heavily on antennas, which ensure reliable wireless connectivity and support seamless operations within IoT networks. For instance, in November 2022, a report from Ericsson, a Swedish telecommunications company, revealed that broadband IoT (4G/5G) connections, which encompass most cellular IoT devices, reached 1.3 billion in 2022. By the end of 2028, it is projected that nearly 60% of cellular IoT connections will be broadband IoT connections, with 4G accounting for the majority. Currently, North East Asia leads in cellular IoT connections, expected to exceed 2 billion in 2023. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of IoT-linked devices is driving the growth of the antenna, transducer, and radome market.

The development of radome designs is a significant trend gaining traction in the antenna, transducer, and radome market. Ongoing research and development efforts in radome technology continually produce new designs that offer increasingly convenient options. For example, in March 2024, Quectel, a China-based IoT solutions provider, launched a series of advanced high-performance antennas, including models for 5G, GNSS, and a 5-in-1 combo. These state-of-the-art antennas are engineered to improve connectivity and accommodate a wide array of IoT applications, ensuring dependable performance across various environments. With their innovative designs, these antennas are set to address the rising demand for robust and efficient wireless communication solutions in the expanding IoT market.

Leading companies in the antenna, transducer, and radome market are leveraging innovation by developing wireless communications antennas to expand their customer reach, drive sales, and boost revenue. A wireless communications antenna serves as a specialized transducer that converts electrical signals into electromagnetic waves, enabling the wireless transmission or reception of data between electronic devices through radio frequency signals. For instance, pureLiFi introduced the Light Antenna ONE in February 2023, a groundbreaking antenna designed with compact dimensions smaller than a US dime. This pioneering innovation aims to accelerate the widespread adoption of LiFi technology in connected devices and smartphones. Additionally, the module aligns with the anticipated IEEE 802.11bb Light Communication standard, currently in the final stages of ratification.

In May 2022, Communications & Power Industries (CPI), a prominent aerospace manufacturer specializing in sitcom and radar products, completed the acquisition of AdamWorks for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition aims to reinforce CPI's radome business by expanding its range of airborne products and incorporating new product lines. AdamWorks LLC, based in the United States, is recognized for its expertise in designing and manufacturing pods, radomes, and fairings catering to both manned and unmanned defense applications.

Major companies operating in the antenna, transducer, and radome market are L3Harris Technologies Inc., Cobham Limited, Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Astronics Corporation, BAE Systems, Thales Group, The NORDAM group, CPI International Inc., Pacific Radomes Inc., Airbus, Harbin Topfrp Composite Co. Ltd, Saab Group., Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., Qorvo Inc., Esterline Technologies Corporation, Terma A/S, RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., Comtech Telecommunications Corp., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Diehl Defence., Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC, Mercury Systems Inc., Antenna Products Corporation, Rantec Microwave Systems, TCI International Inc.

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

An antenna serves as a device that transforms electrical energy into electromagnetic waves and vice versa. Conversely, a radome acts as a protective enclosure for radio antennas, shielding them from environmental elements like snow and rain. In the context of radio communication, the antenna functions as a transducer, converting electrical energy into electromagnetic waves. Radomes play a crucial role in safeguarding antennas within radio communication systems.

Within the antenna, transducer, and radome market, the primary product types are antennas, transducers, and radomes. Transducers, as devices converting electrical energy to electromagnetic waves and vice versa, are integral components in radio communication systems. Antennas, which act as transducers in radio communication, are vital for signal transmission and reception. These technologies find application across various platforms, including airborne, ground, and naval, encompassing functionalities such as communication, radar, and sonar. The market spans both commercial and defense sectors.

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The antenna, transducer and radome market consists of sales of isotropic, cosine, cardioid, and gaussian for scalar fields and dipole short dipole, crossed-dipole, and NR-element 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.

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