Global 5G Base Station Market Trends, Forecast Report 2025-2037
5G Base Station Market size is projected to grow from USD 52.41 billion to USD 731.04 billion, reflecting a CAGR of over 24.4% during the forecast timeline, between 2025 and 2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of 5G base station is estimated at USD 62.72 billion.
The market growth is impelled by growing demand for high-speed data with low latency. The 5G networks are expected to be 20 times faster than the 4G networks providing higher bandwidth with high data speed and negligible latency which has further resulted in high penetration and adoption of 5G technology among consumers.
Moreover, increasing demand for higher bandwidth among consumers and businesses for various applications such as entertainment and virtual meetings among other applications is estimated to boost the industry growth. For instance, it was estimated that there are expected to be around 1 billion 5G subscriptions by 2023 globally. Additionally, the rising penetration of smartphones across the globe is believed to fuel 5G base station market growth. For instance, it puts plenty of pressure on the network provider to provide high-speed internet as the number of smartphones is rising.
5G Base Station Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Increasing Utilization of IoT Devices - IoT devices are pieces of hardware that are used to transmit data over the internet. These devices are the main application of 5G base stations since all the smart devices such as smart wearable devices require a 5G connection to communicate with one another. For instance, it was anticipated that there are poised to be around 25 billion IoT devices by 2030 generating more than 80 zettabytes of data worldwide.
- Rising Usage of Consumer Electronics - The increased adoption of a broader range of consumer electronics in the household sector has massively increased market growth. In 2024, the consumer electronics industry is expected to grow by 1.3% in terms of volume.
Challenges
- Stringent Regulatory Protocols to Impact Market Growth - The power consumption by a typical 5G base station is almost twice that of the 4G networks. Moreover, high investment along with strict regulatory policies about the deployment of 5G base stations are some of the major factors that are anticipated to act as barriers to the growth of the market during the forecast period.
- Limitation on Accessibility in Remote or Rural Areas
- Major Difference in Upload and Download Speed
5G Base Station Market: Key Insights
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
24.4% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 52.41 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 731.04 billion |
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5G Base Station Segmentation
5G Base Station Type (Small Cells, Macro Cells)
The small cell segment in the 5G base station market is estimated to gain a robust revenue share by 2037. The various notable features, such as cost-effectiveness, easy installation, enhanced capacity, and performance of small cells, are all responsible for the segment growth. Small cells are used in specific spaces to provide 5G networks with targeted coverage; these cells are described as radio access nodes that can have a maximum range of 10 meters to a few kilometers. Small cells provide denser 5G networks, and consumers can use bandwidth more efficiently. Additionally, small cells have low radio frequency, hence, they are most suitable to be installed indoors. For instance, the deployment of small cells across the globe was estimated to be around 5000 in 2021 which was an increase from 2000 in 2018 and 1500 in 2017.
End-User Application (Telecommunication Companies, Cloud & Data Centers, Memory & Storage, Security Companies)
The telecommunication companies segment is set to account for largest market share by 2037, driven by higher demand for telecommunication services across the globe owing to rapid growth in work-from-home trends. For instance, as more people work from home, there is an increase in network traffic since these activities frequently include exchanging files and accessing large datasets, both of which need additional bandwidth to ensure a smooth flow of information. Higher bandwidth and lower latency requirements are met by 5G base stations.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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Customize this Report5G Base Station Industry - Regional Synopsis
APAC Market Forecast
Asia Pacific 5G Base Station market is predicted to account for the largest share of 36% by 2037, impelled by rising investments in 5G-enabled smart devices and base stations. For instance, China is one of the biggest regional investments in 5G technologies, and it is anticipated that more than USD 210 billion will be invested by Chinese businesses in new infrastructure powered by 5G. As a result of this increased investment from the government would lead to the growing demand for 5G base stations to transmit and receive 5G signals in the region. More than 70% of APAC's investments in mobile networks will be made by 2025.
Europe Market Forecast
The Europe 5G Base Station market is estimated to register lucrative CAGR during the forecast timeframe, led by the higher availability of the Internet. Owing to the higher availability of the Internet, more and more people may use the Internet across various sectors which increases the demand for faster connectivity. As a result, the deployment of 5G base stations in the region may help in meeting this demand. According to estimates, the percentage of EU households having internet connectivity has increased from around 71% in 2011 to more than 90% in 2022.
Companies Dominating the 5G Base Station Landscape
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- ZTE Corporation.
- Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
- Nokia Corporation
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- NEC Corporation
- Alpha Networks Inc.
- Airspan Networks Inc.
- CommScope, Inc.
- Motorola Solutions, Inc.
In the News
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. successfully deployed microwave Long-Reach E-band (LR E-band) backhaul based in commercial sites in Poland. LR E-band is stated to have nearly 10km of distance and 30% less service disruption.
- ZTE Corporation merged its path with Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) to develop a hybrid cloud 5G core network. This network is designed for future technologies and applications.
Author Credits: Abhishek Verma
- Report ID: 2779
- Published Date: Jan 28, 2025
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
