PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1650629
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1650629
Microwave devices are instruments capable of generating, modifying, amplifying, detecting, and measuring microwave frequencies. Microwaves technology, often known as line-of-sight wireless communication technology, utilizes high-frequency radio waves to establish high-speed wireless connections.
The main types of microwave devices can be categorized as active and passive. In the Active Microwave Components domain, semiconductor technologies and components are employed for processes like amplification, mixing, switching, and the generation of microwave radio signals. These signals typically operate within frequencies ranging from 300 MHz (wavelength 1m) to 300 GHz (wavelength 1mm). Various frequency bands are involved, including Ku band, Ka-band, S-band, C band, X band, and L band. Microwave devices are utilized across diverse sectors, including space and communication, defense, commercial applications, and others.
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The microwave devices market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.47 billion in 2024 to $7.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military applications, satellite communications, wireless networks, microwave ovens, radar systems.
The microwave devices market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.97 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to medical imaging, telecommunication infrastructure, consumer electronics, space exploration, scientific research, energy harvesting. Major trends in the forecast period include biomedical applications, sustainable agriculture, smart grids, 5g technology, quantum computing.
The substantial increase in military and defense spending is a significant driver of growth in the microwave devices market. The military and defense sectors, responsible for a country's security and defense, heavily rely on microwave devices for secure and reliable operations, including intensive signal processing, data security, and efficient information transmission in critical environments. The ongoing focus and investment by the military in advanced devices contribute to the expansion of the microwave devices market. Notably, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reported a 3.7% increase in global military spending in 2022, reaching $2240 billion in real terms, highlighting the driving force of rising military and defense expenditures in the microwave devices market.
The growing demand for automobiles is expected to be a significant factor propelling the future growth of the microwave device market. Microwave devices play a crucial role in the automotive industry, particularly in autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars), where they are used to create detailed 3D maps for navigation and object detection. With global automobile production reaching 85.4 million units in 2022, representing a substantial 5.7% increase from the previous year, and unit sales in the automobile sector achieving approximately 78 million in 2022, indicating a remarkable 10% growth, the increasing demand for automobiles is a key driver of the microwave device market.
Product innovations are the primary trends influencing the microwave devices market. Market participants are developing advanced products with innovations as part of their growth strategies. For example, in March 2023, Huawei, a China-based technology company, introduced the MAGICSwave. This device is designed for standard microwave applications, including urban high-capacity and suburban ultra-long-reach transmission. It incorporates advanced technologies such as all-band new 2T, true wideband, ultra-long-reach transmission, and a highly integrated unified platform, allowing operators to create cost-effective 5G transport networks.
Major companies in the microwave device market are directing their efforts toward innovating products with cutting-edge technology, as exemplified by the iWave. iWave serves as a microwave device for non-surgical body contouring treatments, offering a safe and effective solution. Promoitalia introduced iWave in October 2022, utilizing microwave RD radial microwaves and cold HP oxygen technologies to provide non-invasive fat melting, cellulite treatment, and tissue toning. Equipped with a built-in iWave sensor, the device ensures safe and precise treatments.
In August 2023, Marki Microwave, a US-based supplier of broadband microwave products, acquired Precision Millimeter Wave LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables Marki Microwave to expand its offerings to include over 100 standard commercial waveguide products and various custom solutions, such as antennas, connectors, switches, and isolators, thereby diversifying its product portfolio. Precision Millimeter Wave LLC, also based in the US, specializes in sub-THz waveguide technology and a range of associated products.
Major companies operating in the microwave devices market include API Technologies Corp., Thales Group, Electron Energy Corporation, CableFree, Teledyne UK Limited, Toshiba Corporation, CPI International Inc., Cytec Corporation, TMD Technologies Ltd., Richardson Electronics Ltd., Microsemi Corporation, Qorvo Inc., Texas Instruments Inc., Communications & Power Industries LLC, NXP Semiconductors N.V., MACOM Technology Solutions Inc., Analog Devices Inc., Fujitsu Limited, Hitachi Ltd., Infineon Technologies AG, Kyocera Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., NEC Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sharp Corporation, Skyworks Solutions Inc., Sony Corporation
North America was the largest region in the microwave devices market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the microwave devices market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the microwave devices market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
The microwave devices market consists of sales of relays and coaxial switches-based microwave devices. 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).
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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This report focuses on microwave devices market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The 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 forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.