SATCOM Transceivers 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 SATCOM transceivers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $33.12 billion in 2024 to $36.2 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expanding use in defense and military applications, increasing adoption in commercial aviation, growth of the commercial space industry, increasing demand for remote sensing applications, rising integration of the internet of things (IoT).

The SATCOM transceivers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $51.78 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for real-time data transfer, rise of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and autonomous systems, growing number of satellite launches, growing demand for in-flight connectivity, growing demand for high-throughput satellites (HTS). Major trends in the forecast period include technological innovation in SATCOM transceivers, advancements in satellite technology, advancements in RF and microwave technologies, development of software-defined radios (SDR) technology, use of artificial intelligence (AI).

The growing number of satellite launches is expected to propel the growth of the SATCOM transceivers market going forward. Satellite launches refer to sending satellites into space using a launch vehicle or rocket to place them into orbit around Earth or to travel to other celestial bodies. Satellite launches are increasing due to government funding, low costs, rapid development cycles, and versatility. A SATCOM transceiver enables real-time satellite and ground control communication, facilitating command and control, data transmission, and monitoring of the satellite's health and status. For instance, in September 2022, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, a U.S.-based government agency, nearly 5,500 satellites were in orbit in 2022, with an estimated 58,000 more to be launched by 2030. Therefore, the growing number of satellite launches is driving the growth of the SATCOM transceivers market.

Major companies operating in the SATCOM transceivers market are focused on developing innovative technologies such as very-small-aperture terminals (VSAT) to increase their profitability in the market. A very small aperture terminal (VSAT) provides reliable point-to-point data, voice, or video communication links in SATCOM transceivers, allowing for global communication and connectivity and enabling access to data and information from various locations worldwide. For instance, in August 2022, Cobham Ltd., a UK-based aerospace company, launched the SAILOR 1000 XTR Ka and SAILOR 600 XTR Ka antennas, part of the innovative SAILOR XTR series, to enhance broadband access via the THOR 7 satellite, boasting features such as advanced VSAT, dual-polarization, and wide-band Ka capabilities. These antennas promise seamless tech integration, easy setup, and superior performance, aiming to improve safety, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact through reliable data connectivity on Telenor Satellite's European network.

In October 2024, ETL Systems, a UK-based provider of RF distribution and satellite communication systems, acquired SpacePath Communications for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to bolster ETL Systems' satellite communication capabilities, with a focus on expanding its product range in high-performance RF solutions. SpacePath Communications, also based in the UK, is recognized for its amplifier technology, which is designed to enhance satellite communication systems and improve signal quality.

Major companies operating in the SATCOM transceivers market are Hitachi Ltd., The Boeing Company, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Fujitsu Limited, NEC Corporation, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Kyocera Corporation, Viasat Inc., Cobham Limited, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, SES S.A., Intelsat Ltd., Iridium Communications Inc., KVH Industries Inc., Comtech EF Data Corporation, AnaCom Inc., Intellian Technologies Inc., Advantech Wireless Technologies Inc., Skyware Technologies Limited, ACORDE TECHNOLOGIES S.A., Amplus Communication Pte. Ltd., ViaLite Communications LLC, Arralis Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the SATCOM transceivers market in 2024. The regions covered in the satcom transceivers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the SATCOM transceivers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The SATCOM transceivers market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as data transmission, internet access, video broadcasting, and disaster recovery. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The SATCOM transceivers market also includes sales of power amplifiers, satellite antennas, low-noise block downconverters, signal processing software, security software, and mobile satellite phones, which are used in providing services. 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).

SATCOM transceivers are devices that transmit and receive voice and data communications through satellites. They enable long-distance communication for various applications, including maritime, aviation, military, and emergency services, to facilitate global connectivity, even in remote or challenging environments.

The main components of SATCOM transceivers are navigation, scientific research, communication, remote sensing, and others. Navigation is the process of planning and following a route to get from one place to another. They use various frequency bands, such as the k band, c band, x band, ku band, and others. They are used for various applications such as air traffic control, satellite communication, direct-to-home, x-rays, electronic countermeasures (ECM), food processing, material processing, and others.

The main components of SATCOM transceivers are navigation, scientific research, communication, remote sensing, and others. Navigation is the process of planning and following a route to get from one place to another. They use various frequency bands, such as the k band, c band, x band, ku band, and others. They are used for various applications such as air traffic control, satellite communication, direct-to-home, x-rays, electronic countermeasures (ECM), food processing, material processing, and others.

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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